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Times -Advocate, July 10, 1985
Every graduate has a role to play
The last week in June we attended
the'publie school graduation of our
granddaughter who walked off with
four awards, including the Scholastic -
Achievement Medallion. We can
toast about her as much as we want
to, because since she is the child of
our adopted daughter. we can take no
credit for her smart genes. Of course,
we're proud of her scholastic ability
but we're even more pleased that she
and here we like to think we have
TO MARRY -- Mr. and Mrs. Hans
Gerstenkorn of Htr isall, and Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Shearer, London,
are pleased to announce the for-
thcoming'marriage of their oldest
children Linda Dianne and
Christopher Charles on July 27,
1985 of 7:00 p.m. at Hensail
United Church, Hensoll. Open
reception to follow in Hensall.
had some small input ► is a modest, I don't think he ever actually passed
kind, sensible girl. but was put on because of his age and
Her bright mind will likely take her size. Througghout most ofhis _action!
-farbecause she -has the determination �thhysTte felt Lke low man on the totem
to succeed at whatever course of pole, and graduation day was not the
endeavour she sets her sights on. happy event for him that it was for
We're thankful for the gift of her in- many. Nevertheless, despite the
telligence but pray she will know that spars, he grew up to be a good person.
-� It Seems to me...
by (; %vn \Vhilsniith
a brilliant mind can never take the earning his Living in an honourable
place ofa compassionate heart, that way and making his contribution to
being first in the class is not nearly society.
as important, in life, as being first in I realize that the school system has
the consideration and sensitivity of changed for the better since then, and
others. Should she, and those like her, that children now have the advan-
fail to recognize this, their high marks tages of special classes, specialized
will help little in their leading truly
successful lives.
There's certainly nothing wrong in
cominginon the top rung of the lad-
der; it's an exhilarating and proud ex-
perience, and those who accomplish
it deserve our applause. But if the
motive behind it is only to win the
trophy, with no compassion for those
less fortunate or for those who may
not be so gifted, then the most impor-
tant test has been failed.
I've had first hand experience with
a child at the other end of the
scholastic spectrum, a child who
found learning so difficult that every
day in school was an endurance test.
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teachers and consultants. However,
I'm sure there are still some children,
with emotional or perceptual ban--
-dicaps, who spend horrendous clays at
school and who seldom feel any sense
of accomplishment. And, it seems to
me, that's terribly wrong and that
somehow, we must all keep pressing
for a better, more civilized way to
-educate.
Our society is geared for achievers,
and thank God we have them to help
get us through this very complex and
scientific age. But we need the
average and the below average just
as much, for it's often they who teach
us how to be humble, tolerant and
merciful.
So, to allyou grads, whether you
headed the class or just squeaked
through, everyone of you is impor-
tant, everyone of you has a role to.
play, every one of you deserves our
heartiest congratulations and best
wishes.
MARRIED 60 YEARS — On June
10, 1925, Irene Elizabeth Ellah
and Arthur Richard Wilkinson en -
changed wedding vows at the
Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
Lucon. Best man was Jim Wilkin-
son. Maid of honour was Evelyn
Wilkinson. Both are brother and
sister of the groom. The Rev. Ken
McGowan officiated. A meal was
at the bride's home and a honey-
moon was in London. Mr. and
Mrs. Art Wilkinson have 13
children and 41 grandchildren, 50
great grandchildren and three
great great grandchildren.
MR. AND MRS. ROBERT EEDY
Sondra Elaine Webster and
Robert Kevin Eedy were united in
marriage on July 6, 1985 at the
Varna United Church with Rev.
Wilena Brown officiating. The
bride is the daughter of Grant
Webster, Varna and the late Elva
Webster and Clifford and Ruby
Eedy, Winthrop are parents of
the groom. The matron of honour
was Sylvia Whalen and
bridesmaids were Sharon Eedy,
Janice Webster, Cheryl Sproul
and Linda Webster and Kim Stirl-
ing was flowergirl. The best man
was Russell Eedy and guests
were ushered by Jim Watson,
Ken Van Dyk, David Weber and
Michael Sproul. The ring bearer
was lan McGregor. Soloist was
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to the northern United States, the
couple will reside in Winthrop.
Photo by Frank Phillips
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