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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-11-06, Page 5Top. performersat the 1985 Huron County Plowing Match were honored at the. Huron County Plowman's Association banquet, held November 1, in Seaforth. Pictured, from left: Bevan Shapton, Exeter, Senior Champion; Murray Townsend, Clinton, Junior Champion; Brian McGavin, Walton, Reserve Senior Champion; Paul; Dodds, Seaforth,,Junlor Reserve Cham/pion. illaftls photo] Hopefuls face the public their classroom in the afternoon, he said. "This is much more cost effective' and socially desireable, said McQuail. French immersion was the most contro- versial issue during McQuail's term. McQuail, who was chairman of the ad hoc committee which studied French immer- sion proposals for the county school' system, told the meeting early immersion is impractical and he did not support it. Late immersion with a significant number of children in the program could be intro- duced if cost effective, said. McQuail who supported this recommendation' by the committee. This approach would not set up a new stream within the system.. "It is attractiveto find a diverse education without extra cost while provid- ing accessibility, said McQuail. ' Pat Haskell said she has served on the board's advisory committee on special education since 1981. She , has a 'child educated in the special program and wants to see, special needs: children allowed to 'remain in their own schools to receive their education, where they will not be segregat- ed from family and friends. • • French immersion is a, luxury the taxpayers cannot afford, said Haskell. 'If you want, you should pay for it," she said. ' She wants to see .industrial arts and ' .home economies program introduced. at Brookside, school. She suggestedthe children could be bused : to Lucknow Central Public School for shop and hone economics classes where the school has excellent facilities. This service could be purchased by the Huron County board from the . Bruce board, she said. Don Alton: said .he, wants to. see the Huron County Board of Education achieve .the most education for rthe ratepayers' tax. dollars. . He suggested .that taxpayers can have more programs 'at Brookside school without spending thousands of dollars. Alton, who was activellin the anti -french. immersion organization; Parents for a Better Basic Education, said he plans to be a strong accountable voice on the board. "Times have changed, but maybe' -it's. time we roll back the times. It's time for change when the hired man is making more than the boss and right .now the teachers are making more than the rate- payers," 'said Alton. •from page 1 In answer to a question from Clete Dalton about permitting homosexuals or lesbians to teach in the county schools, McQuail said sexual orientation ' is not something an employer can ask a person when he or she applies for a job. McQuail• was interrupted by Dalton at this point and was not permittedto continpe his answer. Dalton isa separate school supporter who has a child attending Brookside School Pat Haskell said if they are qualified teachers she had no objection to homosex- uals and lesbians in the classroom, as long as they did not try to influence the children in the direction of their sexual preference. Don Alton answered, "If people do not act accordingly after hours, .l don't want. them teaching our children.' • Shirley Smith asked the candidates about programs for gifted children at the secondary level. • • McQuail said the gifted program is the last to be introduced'by the Huron County board *der Bill 82 which provides special education for all children who require it. McQuail . said a considerable amount of work is still necessary to meet the require ments of the gifted child. "All children 'are unique, said McQuail, referring to a comment by special educa-• tion superintendant Paul . Carroll. The board is looking at models, that are cost • effective but will not ostracize the child or encourage elitism. McQuail said he wants a program for gifted children that will not create hostility with the peer group. McQuail'said the board wants to challenge the gifted child. One method is to use sources in the community, he said. Haskell said the gifted child is aspecial needs child and Bill 82 stipulates education - for all and requires that education meets the needs of all children. Don Alton suggested gifted children are in the minority and parents should give them more ati home to keep them satisfied. In his opinion, the children who are . average are not getting enough attention. "We have to helpthe average children who are the majority," said Alton. In his opening remarks McQuail, who has completed one ,term as trustee on the board, said he is confident the Huron County Board of Education has been conscious and wise about making educa ,,, tion opportunities and excellent facilities available to the students in the county. He said the board is ensuring the students have' a basic .education but also a //broad experience which :Meets the challenges of changing times. . • McQuail said the board has movedthe special education staff into, the school rather than expecting them to travel the roads from school to. school. Special educa- tion .programs in the county permit the child with special needs tb hang their hats and spend time in the morning with their special • education teacher and return to Fund grows Further donations to the Lucknow and District Sports Complex fund are: Murray Gaunt, Wingham; Gladys Moore, Hamilton Rose Knight, Lon - ti don; Ruth Suter,. Ottawa; Joan Deleuze, Toronto; Mr. 'and; Mrs: Donald E. Pincolini, Californian 'Margaret E. Mac- Donald, Sarnia; D. 1E, Wylde, Toronto; Mrs. Helen M. Bridges, Exeter; Is6bel and Doug Clark, Barrie. Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 6, 1985—Page 5 INASHFIELD& WEST WAWANOSH TWP.: VOTE: Patricia Haskell FOR - SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE A.Concerned, Involved Parent and Taxpayer... *Since 1981 - Advisory Committee Member (BILL 82) . Huron County Board of Education •O,{e. Teenager in Regular School System One Teenager In Special School System •22 years Business experience VOTE FOR `YOUR` CONCERNS AND `YOUR` CHILDREN`S. NEEDS! REGULAR MONTHLY HOLSTEIN SALE Thursday, November 141h at 12 noon Dispersal of Lanor Holsteins for Laverne Martin, Dungannon. SeWng ,approx. 60 head , of registered' and NIP cattle, including 25 cows, 10. bred heifers, balance open - various ages. , Roiling herd average BCA 144-147 Herd Is classified, ROP tested. Some Unit sires used are A.. Birch Hollow Royalty, A. WWards Master Et, Ajay Starlite Sidney. Cattle are being sold as. barn was destroyed by fire.. More details on cattle day of sale. Also selling 16 Grade, Listed cows' for ,Harold Knot, St. Paula. Following this sale,/ our regular monthly sale will be held. Approx. 100.head of registered, grade, fresh and springing cows and heifers. Some open. Also selling , two serviceable age . registered Holstein bulls. • NOTE CHANGE OF DAY Also note the following sale dates: December 4 . Regular monthly Holstein sale at 12 noon December 7 Regular horse and equipment sale at 11 a.m. December 11 ` Pre -Christmas Special at .12 noon TO BE HELD AT SALE CARSON'S SALES ARENA 1 mi. East yitistowel on Hwy. 086 DAVID CARSON 519-291-2049–' JIM McKAGUE 519-392.6736 Christmas Shopping. Spree 1 DAY ONLY Friday, "November 8th -9a.m. -'8 p.m• STOREWiDE ALL CASI,PURCHASES r off Ladlnow 528.2238