Clinton News-Record, 1984-09-05, Page 24F
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don't mindgois g,to school,
"Basica11y children love jgOing to Scheel..
Most of them want to take part in what their
friends and family do. It's theplace to be,"'
he explained.
Mr. Keillor said that ehildren'vie'w school
as their major task, similar to the way
adults view their jobs, There are reslric-
-tions on freedoms and the controlled en-
, vironment in both situations.
While most children complain about going
back to school, there may be those who have
a genuine fear. The reasons for their fear
can vary from having done poorly the year
before, to changing schools.
"The parents major way of preparing
their child for school is to acknowledge and
accept the fact that children are entitled to
their own feelings," stated Mr. Keillor. "Let
them know that it is alright to have anxiety
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contact the school, so •a line of communica-
tion between the home and school
established. All that is needed zo be said ,
"don't hesitate to call if any assistance
needed with my child."
If there are concerns that the child asp' 6
ingpoorly because of lack of confidence, try
to develop interests in outside activities.
Finding an activitywhich the child can ex -R
bel in, will boost their confidence level and '
help them, gain approval among ' their
friends.
"In most situations, one aims at the pro-
blem, but with humans there are a variety
of reasons why people act the way' they do.
Doors need to be opened to other
possibilities and experiences," said Mr.
Keillor.
The best way to help children over come
their fears or anxieties of starting another
school year is to let them know that their
feelings are 'normal and that you are behind
them. By doing this, the child will gain con-
fidence and improve,. their outlook on
another school year.
Don Kiellor
Everyone needs to be aware of safety rules
CLINTON - For drivers, back to school
means watching for children who neglect to
walk on the sidewalks and children darting
from between parked cars. It also means
keeping your reflects i i excellent working
conditions when pas&ng. cyclists. Even
though most of these conditions occur within
the town, highway drivers should also be
aware of nosing lights on buses.
It is mandatory for cars travelling in both
directions to stop when the signals are
flashing. If a driver tails to stop, he faces a
minimum fine of $128. According to John
Marshall, Community Services Officer for
Huron County, circumstances determine
the amount of the fine.'
Mr. Marshall will be making his rounds to
the various schools in the near future, infor-
ming students of the safety rules which they
are to follow.
One of the first rules @students should
remember when waiting for the bus in the
morning, is to stay at the side of the road or
in the driveway. By doing s�, the chance of
,.an accident is minimized.
While getting on the bus, do so in a single
file and sit down at the first available seat.
Always stay seated while the bus is moving:
One of the easiest ways for a driver of any
vehicle to get ire an accident is to lose their
concentration. For a bus driver this could'
happen very easily . if objects are being
thrown around the bus. For everyone's safe-
ty, keep the throwing of objects limited to
the baseball diamond.
Another important safety hint to
remember is to never stick any part of your
bodyout the window. An oncoming vehicle
could hit the part of the body and cause
serious damage. Also, don't play with the
windows unless the driver instructs you to
open or close them.
When leaving the bus and crossing the
road, walk 10 feet in front of the bus and look
to see if there is any traffic. Then walk half
way out until the stop sign on the left hand
side of the bus can be seen. Look both ways
to insure that the oncoming traffic is stop-
ped. When all vehicles have come to a com-
plete stop, cross the road„
Students who continuously misbehave on
thebus will find themselves taking a letter
home to their parents, conunented Mr. Mar-
shall. If the child then continues to act up, he
will face a possible suspension.
Safety concerning buses involves not only
the students but every person behind the
wheel of a vehicle. Be extra careful now that
school is in.
Which one do you like better? Ian Osborne (left) helps his older brother Eric figure out
which lunch pail he prefers. This week students of all ages will be stocking up on supplies
as their summer vacation is quick draws to a close. (Anne Narejko photo)
CLINTON - In 1982 a. w im mutuaatlo?
3a came into effect tin that all students
must be able to prove that they have receiv
ed the mandatory immunizations. If they
have not, they face the possibility of being
.expelled, according to Dr. Harry Ciesiarof
t e }lura t County HealthUnit in Goderich.
'Banks to modern medicine, the number
of serious illnesses caused by diseases have
declined. However, it would take only one _
case to start a panic.
Immunization against tetanus,
diphthheria, polio, hoofing cough, mumps,
german and the measles are the most com-
mon. For students, getting one of these
diseases could mean bad grades or possibly
failing a year because of missed classes.
Members of Huron County Health Units
will be visiting schools in the near future in
an attempt to prevent. any out breaks. Free
clinics are also beingoffered at the six
clinics in the County. Clinton residents can
be immunized qt _the Health Unit in the
Huronview building on September 21 from
9:30 - 11:30 a.m, Goderich's immunizations
will be done on September 20 in the Cour-
thouse, also from 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Other Health Units in the County holding'
free clinics include: Exeter, September 10
from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the hospital;
Brussels Medical Building on September 11
from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Seaforth Hospital on
September 13 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; and
Winghani's Clinic Building on September 19
‘frorn 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Crossing g give . ards necessary service
CLINTON - Postmen aren't the only°ones
who make it through rain, sleet or hail.
Crossing guards stand at their posts for
three and a half hours per day, five days a ,
week, no matter what the weather condi-
tions are. .
• This year Clinton has four crossing guards
More Block Parents needed in town
CLINTON - No parent likes to think of
their child having problems when they are
away from home. To help children who are
lost "or being harassed, four local residents
started a Block Pargntprogru>4 , Qct�r
of 1978. `
' i.iita Powell, Ralph and Tat Holland and
Dianne McKay were the four people who
decided to take on the responsibility . of -
organizing Block Parents in town.
"We were each incharge of one of the four
wards in town, so it was fairly easy to do. At
the time we had 75 members," explained
Mrs. McKay.
Six years later, the number has dwindled
to 54. Mrs. McKay attributes this. to people
moving out of town and no one else becom-
ing involved: She feels thatsomepeople are
concerned about not norbeirkg home when a
't!hiid needs them. But Mrs. McKay explain-
' edthat all they need do is remove the sign
from their window.
Mrs. McKay has had the sole responsibili-
ty of the Block Parents for the past three
years, and now that her children are grown
up, she feels that it is time she hand the
reins over to a younger mother.
"I hate to see it go under, that's why I've
hung on this long. • It's a good program. All
the Block Parent need do is offer assistance
when a child, comes to them and says the z
are .lost 'or. are being harassed. They done
have to feed them or provide washroo
facilities and they 'are not to become per,4
sonally involved," commented Mrs.
McKay. -'
The Block Parent program is a good way
for people to show interest ..in the up and
coming generation.
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placed at various locations throughout town.
Valerie Hollingshead isat, the. corner of
Johns Street and Albert Street. Gail Lepp-
ington helps children cross at Albert and
Rattenbury Streets while Buster Johnson is
'stationed at East and Victoria Street. Thora
McPherson puts in her hours at the corner of
ercival and East Streets:
MrsuMePherson is working on her eighth
year as a crossing guard and plans to coh-
• tinue for afew years yet. With her "Number
One Crossing Guard" cap on and the friend-
ly way she gives guidance to the students, it
is very evident that she enjoys her lob.
"I like the kids and I enjoy tieing out-
doors," she commented. "Plus it gives me a
little extra pocket money."
Like the three other crossing guards; Mrs.
McPherson is 'on duty from 8:10 - '9 a.m.
Back at 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. and then back for
the final shift from 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Mrs. McPherson has known most of the
children she assists since they began school.
"I know most everyone's name. I've wat-
ched most of them grow up from,
kindergarten to grade eight," she stated.
Being a crossing guard may not seem like
a glamorous job, but it is a job that helps
ease the minds of parents.
Thom McPherson has been assisting students cross the street during the school months for
seven years now. She thoroughly enjoys her joband hopes to continue fora few more years
yet.(Anne Narejko photo) / • ` '
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EVERY ITEM IN OUR
STORE - INCLUDING ALL OF
OUR NEW FALL MERCHANDISE
WILL BE REDUCED
AT LEAST
Limited Lot
• MEN'S LEVI'S RED TAG
gulor 37.98
JEANS 5 9 9
as Wats •
All Boys' or Girls'
JEANS 2 5 % off
BOYS' LEVI'S CORDS
Regular and Slims
Size 7.94 � SI=e 14-20
$139.9 1S
MEN'S -SUBS
SOCKS 1.49 PR.
MEN'S -BOYS' -LADIES'
GIRLS'
FALL AND SPRING
JACKETS AND
LONG COATS
1/1
price
OR 3 PR. -'3.9S
ALL MEN'S
CAMOUFLAGE JACKETS
Most of our
SUMMER CLOTHING
2 price
o . MEN'S -BOYS' -LADIES' -GIRLS'
RUGBY PANTS 2$x off
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