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Times Advocate, 1984-10-03, Page 9Mother fights to keep program at Roberts school Bryan Robertson; director of provincial schools, receiv- ed a skeptical reception from the more than 300 people in at- tendance at a meeting Sunday night in the auditorium of the Roberts School for the Deaf in London to discuss the possibility of phasing out the secondary school program at the London school and sen- ding high school students to the E.C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton, according to Marlene Taylor, Mitchell. Mrs. Taylor, mother of a hearing -handicapped eight- year-old presently enrolled in the Robarts School elemen- tary program, was one of a group of parents who initiated the meeting to ensure that the views and wishes of the parents of Robarts School students be heard. This was the first meeting betewen ministry officials and parents since parents were notified of the proposed move through the Robarts School's June newsletter. Motivated by a fear the ministry of education may have already made the deci- sion to move the high school program to Milton, Mrs. Taylor formed an ad hoc com- mittee to organize and inform other parents, and elicit their opinions about the proposal through a questionnaire sent to all the parents. Many of the questions aim- ed at Robertson had been gleaned from the question- naire. Robertson referred most to a committee that is being formed to study the situation and submit its report and recommendations by November 30. Robertson announced those already named to the com- mittee. Chairperson is Jackie Ireland, co-ordinator of pro- vincial schools. Other members are John Boyd, superintendent of the Robarts School, Roy Wollaston, superintendent of the Milton institution and Lindsey Moir, acting program director of the secondary program at London. Elected at 'the meeting to represent the parents were Jack Under- wood, Chatham, and Darlene Bellerose and John Genereaux, both of London. A representative from the Robarts teachers and one from the residential counsell- ing staff have yet to be nam- ed by their respective groups. A secretary will be provided by the Robarts School. nomination to the comittee, valuable to the parents' group Mrs. Taylor declined a saying she can be more in other ways, and added she Zurich girl represents Hensall Co -Op at Camp This summer United Co- operatives of Ontario con- tinued its 17 -year Youth Camp program in extended format. The camp is now call- ed Young Leaders Camp and is open to participation by UCO and its 45 member co- ops, as in the past, plus credit unions and other co- operatives in Ontario. Thirty-nine young peo ' le AT CAMP - Kathy Love, RR 1 Zilrich, was one of the members attending this year's Youth Camp sponsored by United Co-operatives of Ontario. The local girl was representing Hensall Co -Op at the event. between the ages of 17 and 22 participated in the two, one- week camps, held late August at Geneva Park, near Orillia. On the agenda were three main topics - communication, both interpersonal and in groups, leadership skills and co-operative history. Attending from this area was Kathy Love, R.R. 1 Zurich, representing Hensall Co -Op. Resource people were, from UCO, Eva 011ino, corporate - communications manager; Stan Whiston, member development specialist; Paul Hendriks, training and development manager; and Marc Caron, sales and ser- vice manager, Strathroy; from Gay Lea Foods Co- operative, Brenda Leader, supervisor, employee rela- tions; and from St. Willibrord Community Credit Union, Harry Joosten, membership and marketing supervisor. is "too emotional to fight the government on its own turf". At the end of the question and answer session Mrs. Taylor made a presentation arguing the parents' case for keeping children at the Roberts School for their en- tire education. She received a standing ovation. Mrs. Taylor said after the meeting she is not happy with the composition of the study committee, as "with six ministry employees and only three parents, I feel this is a very unbalanced and biased committee". She also main- tains the time allotted for the committee to complete its task is unreasonably short. While waiting for the ministry of education to call a public meeting after receiv- ing the committee's report, Mrs. Taylor will concentrate on drumming up public sup- port to keep the present secondary course at the Robarts School. "If we don't win now, we are losing a battle not just for the deaf but for other han- dicapped too", she said. "If we allow the ministry to do this to our children, what's to stop them from doing this to any other minority?" SAVE 1,41 MAXWELL HOUSE ROASTED COFFEE: 369 g PKG. - 3 GRINDS SAVE' UP TO 49` TIN STOKELYS VEGETABLES HONEY POD PEAS CUT GR. OR WAX BEANS SEASONED BEANS GR. OR WAX, OR CREAM CORN 14 oz. TINS OR KERNEL CORN 12 oz. TINS SAVE' 53.00 CASE / CASE OF 24 - 280 mL TINS COCA-COLA REGULAR OR SPRITE CAFFEINE FREE SAVE' KRAFT vKc CHEESE FOOD SLICES 24 SINGLE 9 9 500 g • SAVE' 51.40 JAR KRAFT FAMOUS PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE eR i59 BUTTERFLAKE OR CRESCENT ma; PILLSBURY ROLLS 1.19 KRAFT MEDIUM CRACKER BARREL •" CHEDDAR BLOCK 3.99 KRAFT VELVEETA LOAF CHEESE SOD, 3.79 KRAFT MILD 454 p BLOC. Ah CHEDDAR BLOCK 3.99 KRAFT CRATED PARMESAN CHEESE ?SO o 3.59 KRAFT FINE CHEDDAR OLD CHEESEASA..,0CM3.99 KRAFT A 5r a MOZZARELLA BLOCK .;, 99 THESE' SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONLY IN: SAVE' 51.20 EACH MRS. SMITHS FROZEN PUMPKIN PIES 677 g • POSTS BRAND BRAN FLAKES 400 g PKG. 99° SAVE' 70' TIN OCEAN SPRAY FINE QUALITY CRANBERRIES JELLIED OR WHOLE 14 oz. TIN SAVE 8 JAR E.D. SMITHS POPULAR GARDEN COCKTAIL 28 oz. JAR EVAPORATED CARNATION MILK • 385 mL 7s' CLUBHOUSE RED N* MARASCHINO CHERRIES 250 mL f.99 QUICK NUTRITIOUS MINUTE RICE 700 g PKG 2.69 ALL VARIETIES COCA-COLA TAB OR SPRITE 750590 mL PLUS 304 DEPOSIT SPRAT CR E NBERRY CuuKTAIL 4"z 2.39 MAPLE LEAF MINCE MEAT REG. OR RUM & BRANDY 3.3f 682 mL POST CEREAL HONEY COMB 400 g PKG 2.29 CLUBHOUSE BLACK PEPPER 106 9 t 79 6 VARIETIES DARES COOKIES 4,0g199 CLUBHOUSE PURE VANILLA 43 ml f.99 DOLE 3 VARIETIES PINEAPPLE IN JUICE 19 or TIN 990 ASSORTED FLAVORS TANG DRINKS 990 750 mL E.D. SMITHS PUMPKIN PIE FILLING 19 or TIN f.39 500 ml DESSERT TOPPING COOL WHIP s9# STOKELYS BEAN SALAD 14 or McLARENS 3 VARIETIES DILL PICKLES ONE 1 ITRE 159 CHEF BRAND FOIL WRAP 12 X 25 FT 1.19 E.D. SMITHS APPLE PIE FILLING 19 oz TIN 1,6 ORANGE FLAVOURED TANG CRYSTALS 4s 13 or 1.69 E.D. SMITH BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING 19 oz. TIN f.99 ROBIN HOOD PIE CRUST MIX 149 540 q PK G OCEAN SPRAY CRANAPPLE DRINK 2.39 40 Or 19 or ROBIN H000 ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 35 kg 3.89 , MAXWELL HOUSE 10 .i. JAR INSTANT COFFEE CLUBHOUSE MANZ LOOSE PACK OLIVES 1.79, 375 ml JAR E.D. SMITH CHERRY PIE FILLING TIN 1.99 SPECIAL PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL CLOSING SAT. OCT.6 GREEN GIANT FRENCH CUT 6.89 GREEN BEANS MAXWELL HOUSE DECAFFEINATED INSTANT COFFEE e az 6.59 1 kg 2.59 We rewire the right to limit purchases to reasonable weekly family requirements SAVE' 51,20 ON 4 SAVE' 5PKG0 ALL FLAVOURS JELLY POWDERS JELL -0 85 g PKGS. FOR ZEHRS ASSORTED POTATO CHIPS 4 VARIETIES 200 9 PKG. SAVE UP TO PKG 1 kg PKG. (2 2 lbs.) GREEN GIANT FROZEN VEGETABLES 4 VARIETIES SAVE' 5pKG0 PK G OF 12 WESTONS ROLLS SOFT 'N' CRUSTY OR BROWN AND SERVE COUNTRY OVEN FRENCH STYLE 4509 FRESH BREAD 59' COUNTRY OPEN FRESH D07 DINNER ROLLS 79' COUNTRY OPEN SPICY 450 q CARROT CAKEZ.Z9 HIGHWAYS #4 & 83 EXETER N. zehrs fine markets.. of fine foods MONDAY, TUESDAY i WEDNESDAY 14 P.M. THURSDAY a FRIDAY 1400 P.M. SATURDAY 4:304 D.M. Times -Advocate, October 3, 1984 DRAW WINNER -. Laino Overholt (left), president of the Zurich and area figure skating club, presents draw winner Dorothy McNaughton, Boyview, with the stereo radio cassette recorder that was first prize in a draw held by the club. Grunt Jones, Hensall, won the second •rize of $25. SKATE SALE - Lois Jones (left) lists the skates Evelyn Jeffrey has brought to the Zurich and area figure skating club registration and skate sale as daughter Tracy (centre) has outgrown the skates. Equip Varna complex At the last meeting of the Recreation Commission, plans were made to get volleyball equipment for the sports complex. If you're in- terested in playing this winter, you may call one of the commission members. They are Helen Faber, Howard Armstrong, Jack Col- eman, Lowell Mount, Karen Ratcliffe, Joe Durand, Jim Kirton, Bill McGregor and Arnold Taylor. They are hop- ing to get started before the end of this month. Tickets are now available for the Hallowe'en Dance on November 3, and a New Year's Eve Dance is also scheduled. • Laura Roy was able to return to school for half -days last Wednesday. She is much better, but still requires extra rest. Harold Peck's Hobby Hut is receiving a new roof and an office addition since he pur- chased the property from Bev Hill. Ed Heard, with his backhoe, did a neat job of removing the stump of a tree which had grown up tight against the wall of the 'shop. Laura Keys' house has a fresh new look after re - insulation and new white siding with green trim. Harvey and Joyce Atchison have removed the old siding from their house, in prepara- tion for new insulation and siding. Members of Varna U.C.W. will be able to make a Thanksgiving wreath to take home with them from the meeting on Thursday night. Dianne Kirton wilt demonstrate how it's done, using corn husks. Each member is asked to bring four dollars to cover the cost of craft materials, and please dress casually. jcIen The birds seem to be flock- ing, and they at least know that fall has arrived. Monday morning proved to be quite interesting as the residents got involved in the game of Trivial Pursuit. Anyone listening in was sur- prised at their alertness. Tuesday mornings are taken up by exercises in the dining room under the direc- tion of Catherine Shantz. The men seem to feel that Wednesday mornings are a good time to get involved in shuffleboard and swing bowl- ing. Thursday mornings the dining room fills to capacity for the singing group. On Thursday afternoon, some of our residents accom- panied by Marc and Kileen Chalut went by bus to the Pinedale Restaurant in Grand Bend for tea. This was an enjoyable event and we thank the proprietors for their hospitality. They also enjoyed Super Savings 30%.„(6•� Mayfair Wallpaper Book Orders 20%Of all other Wallpaper Books Benjamin Moore Paint SALE 0 Armstrong flooF fashion .'h • 1t' t. NEW stock carpet at Bargain Prices GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE HWY. #21 238-8603 Church services next Sun- day will celebrate Thanksgiv- ing and take part in Worldwide Communion. We are sorry to be losing Jack and Margaret Hunt from our community. They have listed their house for sale, and are moving to an apartment in London, on Ridout Street south of the river, the end of this month' j imp ses ttie beautiful scenery in and around the Pinery. The ladies of Grand Bend United Church sponsored the September birthday party on Thursday evening. An en- joyable program was provid- ed by Dave Sheppard pre- siding at the piano and Mrs. Fern Love receiving gifts courtesy of the Ladies Aux- iliary were Mrs. Jessie Brock, Joe Corriveau, Melissa Gard- ner, Laura Gascho, Pearl Graham, Minnie Hern, Mary Spacek and Mary Ravelle. Following the program a delicious lunch was served. We thank the Ducharme Orchards of RR 2 Zurich for the generous bushel of apples for the residents. On Friday morning, the children from the Huron Ht.pe School visited and the residents are looking forward to these visits more and more. We thank all who have been contributing materials of one sort and another to help keep our residents busy in the craft room during the afternoons. The annual anniversary tea, hake sale and sale of crafts will be taking place in November. Please watch for the date to ue announced soon. Ringo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Kenneth Knight of Hen- sall and Exeter Presbyterian Churches Excellent selection of IMPORTED HOLLAND BULBS Plant now for Spring colours TULIPS, DAFFODILS, Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, Hyacinthe Available In bulk, any quantity et any kind Huron Ridge Acres RR 2, Zurich 565-2122 J