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The Brussels Post, 1975-08-27, Page 7ALL ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM Chris Langlois looks a little lonely in this photo in an empty BPS classroom. But in less than two weeks the room will be full as Chris and all his pals get back to school. (Photo by Langlois) HPRC trustees concerned about religious studies OFF Ray & Helen Adams - 887-6671 Back - top SchoCA Supplies are on hand — a good selection. New Fall Clothes and Shoes are arriving. Special Ladies' Dresses andl Pant Suits CRIMP A new selection has just ‘arrived — Plaids and Plains: to' Mix & Match Wintario Tickets THE BRUisas POST AUGUST ; Summer squash, .gourmet's .gqine area, ' cant Pick road signal ;one, t 0sc curb 1, uncle asab ation not that Drds IGNA ,vo a and ts front; ith bloc hoolb yellow, than e word signal s", (By Wilma Oke) Some Huron-Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board trustees questioned the quality of religious education in the schools, Monday night. The board will donate $150 to the Wingham parish of Sacred Heart Church toward the cost of bus transportation of children to the summer school of religion. Wingham trustee William Kinahan reported the schou 'o be "far, m ore of a success than expected" with between 168 and 185 children attending the two-week school, including 66. from Clinton. The cost of the school amounted to $471, including $180 for the Clinton bus and $100 for the Brussels bus. Registration fees ainounted to $115 and a donation from the Brussels Catholic Women's League of $50 resulted in a debt of $296 to theWingham parish. Trustee Donald' Crowley of Gadshill questioned whether the religious education taught in the regular school term was adequate if the summer school was such a success. • Mr, Crowley said: "I think we should be taking a good look at the teaching of religion in our schools. The parents must have felt this was necessary and the teachers who volunteered to teach as well." Several trustees expressed concern about religious colleges in the schools. It was agreed that when the religious education consultants make their in-service presentation to the board in October they be asked to evaluate the quality of the teaching. Mr. Kinahan said the summer school was an additive, not an alternative to the regular course. The board will not join the courier service carried on by the Hu* and the Perth County Boards of Education. The decision, for one year only, was made at the board meeting in Seaforth Monday night because "the volume would not justify the ervice". Brisinets AdminiStratOr Jack Lane reported that the Ministry of Education has appro'vedthe sketch plans for the addition to St: ,Ratrick's School at Kinkora which includes a gymnasitirt, health t?ola and than& rooms with showers - The general legislative grcibt approved for the project is $169,000. drivers of board-owned buses will be given an increase of 50c per hour raising their wages to $4.25 per hour for the ,school y ear 1975-76 for extra-curricular driving, such as transporting children to swimming classes. The by-law and policy committee is studying the policy on the authorization for use of school facilities by groups for meetings, especially in regard to the use of janitorial services. Concern has been expressed that the janitors were being called on to clean up the, gymnasium and meeting rooms and not being paid for it. A report on field trips and excursions from January to June, 1975 by the students of the 19 schools was distributed to the board members. It outlined where the students went, the cost to the pupils and to the extra-curricular budget. New Budget Mr. Lane outli, ned the new extra-curricular budget for 1975 that has been initiated this year to provide all schools the opportunity to share in recognized "out-of-school activities" to meet individual school and community needs and to. equalize opportunity as far as possible. The out-of-school activities were defined as field trips, excursions, performing arts, swimming program, skating program, inter-school sports and gym facilities. Mr. sane explained how the $15,000 budget was divided among the schools on the basis Of the number of pupils, the location of the school whether located in the city, village or the rural area and the indoor sports facilities such as gymtis, etc. "Now there is an accountability fOr the spending of these funds, the thing is going to be policed. We want to see a constructive use of the funds," Mr. Lane said. "We have tried to 011ie up with some form of equalization of opportunity for all pupils,' ' Stratford Trustee Howard Shantz. said, "I think the larger schools ate not getting the money the smaller schools do." John O'browsky of St. Marys asked fOr a report on the allocation of funds for the field trips as of the end of December 1075, to be given at the January meeting, The board approved guppiyirig transportation to a y oung adult at R.R.1, St. Pauls who will be attending James Purdue Adult Workshop and Training Centre in arys Alexander Easton, the board's new assistant superintendent, said there was still one vacancy to be filled at Ecole Ste Marie and then the 19 schools would all have their staffs for 1975-76. The building and maintenance committee is looking at the hydro pole and transformer located in the school yard at St. Patrick's School, Dublin, which is considered a danger to the children. Ontario Hydro is to view the equipment arid decide what action is. to be taken. Jack Lane informed the board members that work on the new board offices at Dublin was progressing on schedule and the administration staff would be moving as originally planned at the end of August. He said the second floor would be finished by Wednesday of this week and the decorating on the first floor would be completed next week. ' Janitor service for the new board office at Dublin will be tendered and this is not to include the two rooms presently used as kindergarten rooms. Donald Crowley and Chairman David Teahen, who with Ted Geoffrey of Zurich, attended the Canadian Conference of Trustees in 'St. John's, Newfoundland, gave a report on it. Mr Crowley said "it was generally a positive meeting." The next meeting of the board will be at the new board offices in Dublin on September 8. Somebody Wants What You Don't Need! SELL Through Brussiis Post Classified Walit Ads To play this game, there is no need for a ball and racket, just a trip to the market. Summer squash is known un- der thiee names; vegetable mar- row, zucchini and scallop. The vegetable marrow is cylindrical with on, end larger than the other. The skin is smooth and creamy yelloW while the flesh is white. The zucchini is similar to the vegetable marrow is shape and size but its dark green skin with black stripes is slightly rough. The flesh is creamy-yellow The disc-shaped seal* or patty- pan with its scalloped edge has a smootWor slightly warted white or yellow skin and greenish white flesh. Unlike the winter squashes and pumpkins, summer squash taste their best when immature. The rind is then very soft and the seeds underdeveloped, so that the whole vegetable is edible. Summer squat's, are also quite perishable. They should be baked boiled or steamed as soon as possible after purchasing. Zucchinni is a very interesting vegetable, but, except in the kitchens of persons of Mediter- ranean origin, it is somewhat neglected in Canada. The Italians and the Greeks in particular are very fond of them. Both the foliage and tender stems of the young vines are to be found in specialized domestic markets for quick cooking as greens and the . rich orange buds of the flowers are delicious when sauteed in butter or added to omelets or scrambled eggs. When choosing zucchini, try to pick the smallest youngest speci% mens possible. If they are only three or four inches in length, they are indeed delicious and delicate in flavour, and memor- able when served in a variety o) ways. Zucchini do not neec peeling. Simply wash, them and rim off both 'ends. Zucchini may be steamed, Tench fried, ' sauteed or stuffed d baked. Season with butter, It and pepper, tomato sauce,; a dash of French dressing, sous cream, oregano or Italian cheese, From Food Advisory Services, Agriculture Canada, come 'Stuff- ed Zucchini Neopolitan', a simple dish special enough for company. Zucchini is hawed out and filled with a ground beef stuffing. Served on a bed of shell macaroni tossed with Pamesan cheese, it's a complete meal in a dish. You need only add a green antipasto salad, k,crusty bread sticks and plenty of red wine for an Italian-style meal. For Dessert, serve spumoni ice cream and cookies. STUFFED ZUCCINI NEOPOUTAN 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1 beaten egg 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce 6 medium zucchini (about 11/2 pounds) 1 teaspoon sugar Combine beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, egg and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Mix well. Cut ends from zucchini and scoop out centre, leaving 'A inch shell. Slice centre portion or chop coarsely; reserve. Fill zucchini loosely with meat. mixture. Brown leftover meat mixture, add remaining tomato sauce, sugar and reserved zucchini. Arrange stuffed zucch- ini in sauce, cover and simmer until tender (about 30 minutes). 6 servings. ,:a„iMiNnOWFOOM %Or