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Times Advocate, 1999-09-01, Page 8Exp TimvrAdvocsto Opinion&Forum Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Remember when... On June 30 to July 2, 2000, South Huron District High School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The Exeter Times Advocate would like to join in the celebrations by sharing articles or pictures which have appeared over the years. YEARS 1954-1965 - HI HIGHLIGHTS mow% 016H From the Ink Spot One of the most important que ons young peo- ple have to decide is whether or not they will com- plete a high school career. There is a vast number of good reasons for remaining in school. Three of these might be the social development, the mental training and the economic values acquired. Firstly, the years spent in school prepares the individual to cope with the problems of the social business world. Discipline, especially self-disci- pline, is very important. In fact, such discipline is essential if one is to succeed in any vocation. Learning to accept responsibility is equally impor- tant. Vital to success is the ability to co-operate and to work efficiently with fellow workers. Fair play and sportsmanship are also important to suc- cess. All of these traits are learned : and developed in the classroom and through extra -curricular activities. Of equal importance is the fact that an education teaches one to think. It is doubtful whether there would be great value in a ve qday life in knowing that two triangles are equal in area when they are on the same base and their altitudes are equal or that Thutmose I ruled for 45 years in 1500 B.C. But .the most important is that it takes comentra- tion to learn facts. The mind, like the body, must be exercised in order to: achieve maximum effi- ciency and capacity: In an age where the masses are bombarded daily by both political and com- mercial propaganda, it is vital to have an active land trained mind which is capable of determining fact from fiction. Since we live in a country where the masses are responsible for effective governing it is also important that the masses be educated, thus enabling them to choose the able leaders and to avoid the demagogues.• - Finally is the fact that a high school education is a basic preparation by which the student can choose his life -time work. Farming, industry and clerical work all demand a much more extensive background knowledge than they did even, a decade ago. With the vast - number of students pouring onto the labour market, there is much more competition for the more desirable positions and as a result the student must have sufficient education. if he is to compete for these positions effectively. To sum up, one might remember that to climb a hill one needs a pair of good shoes; to climb a ridge one also needs a .walking stick; to climb a mountain one needs these thugs plus extensive training. Gary Wediake,.President- Our Cheerleaders 1962-63 This year about 15 girls trained by the Senior cheerleaders took part in competition for new cheerleaders. the following girls were picked by members of the staff and chosen students: Mary Ann Hayter, Carol Foster, Suzanne Rennie and Ann Fairbairn. The new cheerleaders were combined with the seniors inone merry squad. The Senior cheer- leaders are: Carol McLeod, Francis Johns, Linda Walper, Atmarie Kraft, Lynda Tiernan, Bonnie Turvey, Barbara Weber, Elizabeth Chapman, Carolyn Simmons, Elizabeth Gosar and Helen Hendrick. This year found South Huron with more school spirit than it has shown previously. For this, the cheerleaders extend their thanks. Praise belongs to the junior cheerleaders on their good work and the wish for all those who desire to become active in this field, the best of luck. Helen Hendrick X11 B 444 POR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SI I I I lS "MI -YEARS REUNION" CONTACT KENDRA ARTHUR 235-4006 (11) OR 235-4587 (W) OR PAT Rowe 2364167 OPINIONS AND LETTERS Trying to do the right thing, a very unpopular and lonely places to be Dear Editor: I never knew when my ne;ghbors and I tried to keep people safe, that it would get to be such an exploshP issue to be dealing with. All we wanted was to insure that owners of dogs whose breeds are known for being potentially dan- gerous be made to be responsible with them. Responsible being; a muzzle and a secure fence, and leash. We never thought we were asking for too much. If allowners are responsible then there would never be a problem. If these- particular breeds of dogs were living in the country on a less populated area, then none of this would ever have been a consideration, but because of the high density of people where these dogs are located we felt the need to ask for safe- guards. We never wanted neighbour against neighbour, dogs killed, people hurt or feelings hurt. We just wanted everyone to live at peace in our community. In a perfect world, I guess this would have worked. Now we are known for being ridiculous and menaces, to put it nicely. All we wanted. was to keep people safe In our little community. As for being breed specific, let's face it; if a tiger was to be walked down main street, it would have to be muzzled;just because of the breed of animal that it is. Itco uld. also have been raised by loving owners, and not be a danger to anyone, but because of its breed the fear is there for all. Now it may not be fair for the animal, but at Ieast everyone is safe. Isn't that worth something.. My apologies to my neighours for their inconve- nience and ,for, In -your -eyes not being very neighourly. I am just afraid and maybe even naive, but I just want some peace and safety in my town. If more towns were to follow our safety guidelines then maybe less people would be hurt. I would like to thank Hensall council, for trying to keep our town a little safer, despite trying to handle such an explosive issue. Sincerely MRS. CHARLENE SPEm Hensall Thanks. fo of s 20.years Dear Editor: South Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters is celebrat- ing 20 years of corfimunity involvement in South Huron and North Middlesex Counties. Organized in 1979 to assist young people, SHBB/BS has depended on count- less hours of service, lent by active volunteers and sup- porters. Our Platinum Anniversary presents the oppor- tunity to pause and recognize the importance of these contributions. We are holding an, Open House on Friday, Sept. 17, 1999 at the Ranch House Inn, Exeter to thank all former and currentMembers, volunteers �kge�e and friends. Beginning ,at 5:30 pan. we plan to reunite everyone who has contributed to our success over the past two decades. We will honour several people who have provided extraordinary service through their many years of dedicated involvement. On , behalf of the current Board of Directors, I invite all supporters to this informal celebration and reminis- cence. It is a small way to pass on our immense grati- tude for the interest and support, both financial and human, you have provided to enhance the quality of many youngsters' lives in this area. As we enter the next century, we aim to continue providing the traditional service organizing friendships between young people and trained volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters, as well as expanding a new In - School Mentoring Program we began last year. With your continuing interest and help, we can move confi- dently into the next decade. Please contact the office at 235-3307 for further information. Yours gratefully, Roe SNsu., President ,A Point to Ponder fren Pastor Joe Wright was asked to o ' : n the session of the Kansas Senate, eryone was expecting the usual politically correct generalities. But, what they heard instead was a stirring prayer, passionately call- ing the country to repentance and righteousness. The response was immediate; a number of legislators walked out during the prayer. In REV six short weeks, Central Christian VERNON Church logged more than 5,000 DEAN phone calls, with only 47 of those Pow TO calls responding negatively."NDEll Commentator Paul Harvey aired the prayer on the radio and received a larger response to this program than any other program he has ever aired. Central Christian Church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa and Korea. Pastor Joe's prayer is reprinted here as an encourage- ment and challenge for each of us to Stand for the truth of the Gospel whenever the Lord gives us the opportunity. "Heavenly Father, we come before You today to ask Your forgiveness and seek Your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, "Woe on those who call evil good, but that's exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilib- rium and inverted our values. We confess that: We have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it pluralism. We have worshipped other gods and called it - multiculturalism. We 'have ezplolted the poor ani - t called it the lot- tery. fie We have neglected the needy and called it self- preservation. We have rewarded laziness And Caged it welikirel We have killed our unborn and called it chobie We have shot abortionists and called it juli able. We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem, We have abused, - power and called it political savvy. We have coveted our neighbour's possessions and called it ambition. We have polluted the air 'sits profanity and pornography and called itfteedomof expression. We have ridiculed the time-honoured' Values of our forefathers and c-alled it enlightenment. Search us, 0 God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us:: free. Guide and bless these men and women who have been sent here by the people of Kansas, and who have been ordained by You to govern this great state. Grant them the wisdom to rule, and may their decisions direct us to the centre of Your will. I ask it in the name of Your lion, the Living Saviour, Jesus Christ, Amen." The boating course cash cow Dear Editor: We have seen and heard a lot about the new boat regulations that were mandated by Ottawa.. The bulk. of the regulations do not come into effect until the Spring of 2010, and boaters were quick torealize that many of them will have lost their interest in boats and boating long before. that deadline. Younger boaters seem to have taken the attitude that since you don't buy dog tags or automobile licence plates ten years before they are due, the same thinking might be applied to boating courses or competency tests. When this is pointed out to the groups who give the boating courses and tests, they get all up -tight. One group has complained that they have had to spend a lot of money to produce a study manual, issue Operator cards, keep a database, produce and distrib- ute examinations, and pay for the rental of halls. In a Collingwood, Ontario newspaper the local Executive Director of one such group told readers that "There are more than 3 million boaters in Ontario that have to be dealt With." If all of those boaters have to take the course and test at an average fee of $50, a.whopping: $150 million is up for grabs. If even one half of therm are able to pass the test without taking the course, we're still talking about $100 million. It's no wonder that they object to anyone who might be viewed as rocking their boat. PETE I E. STICKLESS, Thornton, Ontario