Clinton News-Record, 1984-04-04, Page 2pilot project.He said the question of such
. —. - l a should be ptit on the wucipl l
*trent ZR'l�r ` �� ..
be the three grade clams at POO' - e esti baLt�t next year.
R . J .*so said a tie hone..survey of
Tie Tony Merit salid he isn't to about people indicatedabout 51 were
favor of further WARY :on �`a re agn Freii'c� Immersion and the rest had
sion. He said the board shout :aet u to Pilot relied feelings..
project tosee if there is interest and. ifte inn- "We're not against French and we're not
terest continues. ; `� against the French Immersion concept,"
Blyth Trustee .John Elliott said he doesn't said Mr ,.Jackson.
support setting up a.French heunersion pro- However, :be is concerned .f for the
gram for September.?Hws reasons include ramifications on those students not in
the fact that the board is trying to cut costs French Immersion.
and three Huron schools are now under ac- Trustee Elliott asked for comments from
cominodation reviews. administration.
Several Goderich residents from -both °`The administration can implement any
sides of the issue gave their comments to the, of the alternatives contained with the
board. recommendations. It is true however, that
Speaking in favor of French Immersion we do prefer some solutions to others. I feel
were Dr. James Rourke, Steve Burns and without confident
d d unduly t we _ Can cominept
Joseph L. Oatman. All three men said influencin g__ the outcome on
French Immersion is the most°cost effective ^ matter.`1 expect each trustee has his
method of teachingYrencli. - -mindlargely"inade ;up,"'-' said Robert Allan;',
"It's a substitution program, not an add director of education.
on program like Core French," said Dr. Administration, said Mr. Allan, prefers
Rourke. the ad hoc committee. This committee,
Those speaking against a French Ixniner- whoseguidelines will be decided later by the
sion project were Doug Harrison, Don board, will have about a year to complete
Jackson and Robert Stephenson. further study.
Mr.Harrison said he had a petition with "French language instruction is a major
about, 600 signatures from people who are national issue. It has major implications for
opposed to setting up a French rnunersion the Huron County schoo system. We -cur -
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rently are having a difffcilt time financial; ,
1..y. We have esperlenced and are Overtone"
ing a significant decline in enrolment We -
are busy meeting the demands of major
compulsory legislation in secondary school
curriculum and in special education. The
timing is not appropriate for the Huron
County Board to take an optional program,"
said Mr. Allan•
,Mrs.. Wallace also commented that while
she isn't sure how determinedthe Goderich
Committee for Learning Opportunitiesis,
she wouldn't be surprised if they rented a
room, hired a teacher and opened their own
school.
Mark Sully of Goderich, a member of the
learning opportunities committee, following
the board's decision said the idea of an in-
dividual school would be looked at.
He said the question of French Immersion
would "just heat Up more and more" in a
year.. Mr. Sully added that costs and dedln- ..
ing enrolment will still be facing the board
in a year.
There was no recorded vote for the motion
for an ad hoc committee. Chairman Eugene
Frayne said he and trustee Dennis Rau, the
two separate school representatives on the
board wouldn't vote as French Immersion is
primarily an elementary school issue.
The chairman did say that 10 trustees
voted -in -favor of-theadhoeczerninitteee
R. G. Stoddart
of 72 The Square
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Bob Campbell and Dr. Peter Salsbury, (pictured here), along with Carolyn Pfaff and Dr.
Brian Baker recalled Doug Coventry's life from birth to retirement on Saturday night at
his retirement dinner. Doug Coventry worked as administrator at the Clinton Public
Hospital for more than 10 years and was honored by friends, associates and hospital staff
at the dinner and dance. (Shelley McPhee photo)
Huron Fish and Game Club
prepare archery trail for season
CLINTON - The Huron Fish and Game
Club is gearing up for the spring season.
The bird pens and clubhouse have been
the first of many targets for spring-cleaning
parties and the, club has plans for several
other areas that require attention. - __._ ...
The road to the farm is now open so that
members may again use this area for fami-
ly entertainment. The 'archery trail will be
ready just as soon as the bridge is replaced.
It was removed by old man winter.
The mixed dart season ended with a din-
ner and dance last Saturday evening. The
music was provided by the band "Wally
Dee". There was a meal and late lunch pro-
vided by the members of the dart league.
Everyone in attendance had an enjoyable
time.
The new executive began to serve their
term at the general meeting. Members
thank the retiring executive and welcome
the new directors to the -executive: The -club
would also like to thank people like John
Mackeigan who have donated prizes over
the past year..
There are already plans underway for
regularly scheduled social events overuthe
next year and the club expects to see a great
deal of member participation at all of these
activities. It will be an entertaining and in-
teresting year for all concerned.
�oug Coventry
A wee Scot was born in Dunfernline Town,
Doug Coventry R his parents would call.
He grew upand worked in a factory,
But he never grew very Ian.
Then in that fateful year -1939
The whole world went to war,
And Doug, a true Scottish patriot,
Joined the Army Medical Corps.
There he began his life of service,
From Iceland to Europe he went,
An orderley's life was not glamorous,
Their hospital ward was a tent.
Home to Scotland, he completed his train-
ing, . -
And became -a full-fledged-R.N.
i -ie also°took-special courses—
One became his wife..- do ye :ken? •
For several years in England they lived,
As a Supervisor— Doug was real keen.
He even had time. to raise chickens and
ducks.
Why, he even shook hands with the Queen!
Then far-off lands seemed to beckon
New challenges awaited this Scot,
The-Coventrys-came-to tar-iu-
"To build a career" was the plot.
His ability to manage was evident,
As he moved up the `ladder of life',
London, Chatham, Newbury, Nipigon
Came to admire Doug and his wife:
Till the little town of Clinton
Attracted a move in '74.
He took on their Hospital Problems—
And the Ministry - and the government - and
more!
He battled just like a true Scotchmen
To keep hospital doors open wide,
Then went ahead with our new addition
In which the community has great pride.
His days may sound very busy,
But he'll go fishing when it's warm,
You should hear this "wee Liberate"
At the i egion, he plays.up a storm! _.._.....
With his boys he likes to go camping
The family enjoys travel as well,
Doug grows many things in his garden
He likes to cook too— you can tell! •
So, with apologies to HARRY LAUDER,—
"May you go Roamin' in the Gloamin',
Get HAME by half past nine,
And have Just A Wee Deoch an' Doris,
Just for Auld Lang Syne!"
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rently are having a difffcilt time financial; ,
1..y. We have esperlenced and are Overtone"
ing a significant decline in enrolment We -
are busy meeting the demands of major
compulsory legislation in secondary school
curriculum and in special education. The
timing is not appropriate for the Huron
County Board to take an optional program,"
said Mr. Allan•
,Mrs.. Wallace also commented that while
she isn't sure how determinedthe Goderich
Committee for Learning Opportunitiesis,
she wouldn't be surprised if they rented a
room, hired a teacher and opened their own
school.
Mark Sully of Goderich, a member of the
learning opportunities committee, following
the board's decision said the idea of an in-
dividual school would be looked at.
He said the question of French Immersion
would "just heat Up more and more" in a
year.. Mr. Sully added that costs and dedln- ..
ing enrolment will still be facing the board
in a year.
There was no recorded vote for the motion
for an ad hoc committee. Chairman Eugene
Frayne said he and trustee Dennis Rau, the
two separate school representatives on the
board wouldn't vote as French Immersion is
primarily an elementary school issue.
The chairman did say that 10 trustees
voted -in -favor of-theadhoeczerninitteee
R. G. Stoddart
of 72 The Square
GOLD - SILVERSMITH
-DESIGNER
also
•ceramics • porcelains •
;_. _• weaving •Mass•.___.____
CANADIAN
AWARD WINNING
DESIGNER
GODERICH, ONTARIO
524-4509
Bob Campbell and Dr. Peter Salsbury, (pictured here), along with Carolyn Pfaff and Dr.
Brian Baker recalled Doug Coventry's life from birth to retirement on Saturday night at
his retirement dinner. Doug Coventry worked as administrator at the Clinton Public
Hospital for more than 10 years and was honored by friends, associates and hospital staff
at the dinner and dance. (Shelley McPhee photo)
Huron Fish and Game Club
prepare archery trail for season
CLINTON - The Huron Fish and Game
Club is gearing up for the spring season.
The bird pens and clubhouse have been
the first of many targets for spring-cleaning
parties and the, club has plans for several
other areas that require attention. - __._ ...
The road to the farm is now open so that
members may again use this area for fami-
ly entertainment. The 'archery trail will be
ready just as soon as the bridge is replaced.
It was removed by old man winter.
The mixed dart season ended with a din-
ner and dance last Saturday evening. The
music was provided by the band "Wally
Dee". There was a meal and late lunch pro-
vided by the members of the dart league.
Everyone in attendance had an enjoyable
time.
The new executive began to serve their
term at the general meeting. Members
thank the retiring executive and welcome
the new directors to the -executive: The -club
would also like to thank people like John
Mackeigan who have donated prizes over
the past year..
There are already plans underway for
regularly scheduled social events overuthe
next year and the club expects to see a great
deal of member participation at all of these
activities. It will be an entertaining and in-
teresting year for all concerned.
�oug Coventry
A wee Scot was born in Dunfernline Town,
Doug Coventry R his parents would call.
He grew upand worked in a factory,
But he never grew very Ian.
Then in that fateful year -1939
The whole world went to war,
And Doug, a true Scottish patriot,
Joined the Army Medical Corps.
There he began his life of service,
From Iceland to Europe he went,
An orderley's life was not glamorous,
Their hospital ward was a tent.
Home to Scotland, he completed his train-
ing, . -
And became -a full-fledged-R.N.
i -ie also°took-special courses—
One became his wife..- do ye :ken? •
For several years in England they lived,
As a Supervisor— Doug was real keen.
He even had time. to raise chickens and
ducks.
Why, he even shook hands with the Queen!
Then far-off lands seemed to beckon
New challenges awaited this Scot,
The-Coventrys-came-to tar-iu-
"To build a career" was the plot.
His ability to manage was evident,
As he moved up the `ladder of life',
London, Chatham, Newbury, Nipigon
Came to admire Doug and his wife:
Till the little town of Clinton
Attracted a move in '74.
He took on their Hospital Problems—
And the Ministry - and the government - and
more!
He battled just like a true Scotchmen
To keep hospital doors open wide,
Then went ahead with our new addition
In which the community has great pride.
His days may sound very busy,
But he'll go fishing when it's warm,
You should hear this "wee Liberate"
At the i egion, he plays.up a storm! _.._.....
With his boys he likes to go camping
The family enjoys travel as well,
Doug grows many things in his garden
He likes to cook too— you can tell! •
So, with apologies to HARRY LAUDER,—
"May you go Roamin' in the Gloamin',
Get HAME by half past nine,
And have Just A Wee Deoch an' Doris,
Just for Auld Lang Syne!"
Of CNILDREN'S LEATNER F0OTWEAR
ST ODA —
CUNTONSTOREONLY
Nundreds of Pairs — Children's leather Foohy at
Including * OXFORDS * T -STRAPS
In Many Ales and Colours
Ott .
Y, Z
� Y
y k OR
92!„.4
°
)4RcSuIaIo X25.95 •
There was en okl o a
who lived in a shoe, and had sole
many children, she didn't know wha
to do/ a_ re all qoi g to nod I:
said I1,,i/ a Io Woe hit Shy
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