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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-12-05, Page 6Page 6—The Wingham Advance -Tunes. 1Mec S. 1984 Editorial The decision is yours Statistics state that by age of eighteen two out of three girls have experienced sex and that the average North American girl is sexually active for six months before she begins to use any form of birth control. I am not condemning sex. In fact, I'm quite sure that the final 'consummation of two people's love and respect for one another (as they say) must be quite wonderful under the best cir- cumstances and at the right time. But I feel we are confused; not just young people, but all of society. It hits us with the fullest force because of the behavior expected of us, because of what our ever changing society has taught us, and because of what we are: young. Youth has always had its problems. Hesoid, a Greek poet from the eighth century B.C., felt this way, "I see not hope for the youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words . . and impatient of restraint." Hesoid's description of youth is all too accurate to accept without a slight flinch, as the words touch our young, all-knowing hearts. It is true. We crave and demand our independ- ence; yet, once it is ours through whatever method of manipulation, we are not quite sure of how to use it to our advantage. " In the area of sexual re- lationships this youthful trait can be quite painful. We sometimes become so high on a sudden rush of inde- pendence that things that were clear in our minds blur and become confused. An added complication to our sexual confusion is that young people are am- bivalent. We want to be freed from the ties of our authority figures yet we still feel the need to be close to members of the opposite sex. This characteristic of ambivalence leads to another point of confusion, a word mistaken by a number of us: intimacy. This word should be a very important factor in a decision of whether to become involved sexually or not. Intimacy has a common but inaccurate meaning. It is quite often used to describe the physical relationship between two people. But what does real in- timacy mean? To me it is feeling comfortable, trusting your thoughts and feelings in More people involved in part-time learning An increasing number of Perth and Huron County ,residents are taking ad- vantage of part-time learn- ing opportunities available ' through Conestoga College. This increase has not just happened this fall, but is part of a pattern established over the last three years, ac- cording to Bob Simpson, Conestoga's manager of. Employer -Based Training for the two counties. Mr. Simpson cites three main reasons for •the in- crease: the development of new courses to meet learning needs; the expansion of activities geared to specific businesses and, . industries; and the increase in so-called satellite locations' or non - campus community sites where the college offers courses. Computer learning • is one area of growth. The college has introduced courses such as data processing concepts, computer literacy for the office and the popular computer literacy :work- shops. In addition both the Stratford and Clinton campuses now have fully- ' operational, computer labs. In the area of courses for business and industry, ac- tivity has grown under a variety of . government - ,sponsored programs, designed to upgrade and advance employee skills. One program, "Training in Business and Industry" — another persons confidence; it is the ability to have an on- going communication with that individual and, finally, it is essential that you are free to be yourself in the re- lationship to achieve any degree of intimacy. It is my belief that for any potentially sexual relation- ship to flourish there first must be a rapport of in- timate friendship. Otherwise you could find, if this step is omitted, that sex can ac- tually ruin a relationship. Because of the feelings that are missing, each of you may end up feeling guilty for the lack and by that point it may be too late to save the re- lationship. However, we can over- come the problems of our youth by being aware of just how vulnerable it makes us. Think before you act; clear the confusing influences from your mind and make the decision that's right for you. —Kim Gibson 1.2C saw Huron County activity double and Perth County activity rise by 41 per cent in the past year. Mr. Simpson expects this growth to continue and, comments., "Industries are now more aware of what we have,to Offer in this area and clea►iy:•• the benefits of these programs to them and their employees with regard. to better productivity and technological survival." Although the Stratford and Clinton campuses remain the focal points for activity by the continuing education and employer -based training departments, satellite locations operate at Goderich, Wingham, Mit- chell, Milverton, St. Marys and, from time to time, at other Perth and Huron communities. This outreach effort has resulted in more people taking advantage of skills learning opportunities either for personal 'growth dr for career advancement. In Huron County, for example, last .year's part-time enrollment was 75 per cent greater than the previous year's and" this fall •saw a further increase of 80 per cent. For more information about part-time learning opportunities in Perth and Huron counties, contact Mr. • Simpson through the Clinton campus at 482-3458, or Stratford, 271-5700. NOTICE ALL NIGHT STREET PARKING Due to municipal snow removal operations, notice is hereby given that the bylaw governing the parking of cars on town streets during the winter months (Dec. 1 to April 1) will be strictly enforced. All vehicles must be removed from town streets, from roadways of the municipality, bet- ween the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. violators will be prosecuted or will be re- quired to bear the cost of having their vehicle towed away. The owner liable for any snow plow e Notice is for the abo creased to second off parking m been raise( 1 irr EDITORS — Valerie Ricker, Angela Petten MANAGING EDITOR — Cella Chandler WRITERS — Julie Stewart, Thomas Bailey, Suzanne Alton, Lisa Webster, Clint Pewtress, Bonnie Perry, Murray Nethery, Maud ? ARTIST — Tracy Springer PHOTOGRAPHER — Clint Pewtress TYPISTS — Julle`icholls, Marianne Grubb, Kim Gibson STAFF ADVISOR — Mrs. Tiffin Senior intramurals The floor hockey battle of the Grade 12 and 13 home- - rooms ended last Thursday, with Mr. Hawkins 13A soundly defeating Mr. McLennan's 13C after a long and exciting struggle. After the usual round of play, it was discovered 13A and 13C would meet in the finals, the contest being decided when two out of three games were won. In the first game both teams played confidently, but 13A left with the win. The next day the tables were turned as 13C defeated 13A. On Wednesday, both teams were looking for a win. How- ever, it was not to be and the game ended in a tie with one goal each. Thursday, excitement had reached its peak. After ad- vice from their teachers, the teams went at it. The first part of the game was relatively uneventful and the score was 0-0. Then Brett Cameron scored a quick goal on Bert Sjaarda and it was 1- 0 for 13A. Filled with momentum, they went ahead and scored two more goals. With only minutes remaining, 13C was able to score one goal, but they were not able to over- come 13A. Final score, 3-1 for Mr. Hawkins and 13A. I guess 13C got a little too close to that fire they were talking about, and they got their fingers burnt trying to cremate 13A! . —Suzanne Alton 13A Departmental examinations Ontario Departmental Examinations in English ended in 1967, with good reason. They were designed to test students on the con- tent of the material covered. Correct language usage was expected, as it is today, throughout the paper and style was judged on several essay questions. The style, however, referred to how well a paragraph was put together with •the appropriate in- dentations and ,organiz- ational process. Little value was placed on the student's creativity and original thought. The entire year was spent .by the students pre- paring, through memoriz- ation, for this grueling three- hour examination. Ministry officials, includ- ing Morris Liebowitz, have publicly predicted that Provincial Exams will return. As an English student, I have one question. Why? I enjoy English for the reason that it is not all memory work. It is:one of the few chances I have during the day to relax and let the creative juices flow. I enjoy Moving from thought to thought and expanding them on paper for deeper under- standing of an author and what heis saying. I want in- sight into his thought pro- cess. I do not care what the fourth line in Snow's essay is, word for word; that is just memory work and not very deep. It is, . by writing and using their own interpre- tations that students become better writers and more proficient in English. Suggesting that we should' "get. back to.the basics" implies that we are "slack - Many people choose to dis- regard the fact that a large percentage of students now remain in school for 12 or 13 years. A generation ago most students left or dropped out of school be Grade 10 to work. The students who continued were the "scholars"; of course, these people • achieved high standards! Having to writea departmental exam had little relevance to their high achievement record, Students today . do know more. There is more to know and the mass media helps them know it. How could Ing off". This isApt ;.so:,.;41pir, wide range of know - Studies have proven that we :ledge be tested? The school are better readers and have room walls have expanded to a better grasp of English take in the "global village"! usage than our parents. An English teachers do not Interface study conducted by The Ontario Institute of Studies • in Education revealed that standards had not lowered after Depart- mentals were dropped. Indeed, they were higher for the same level of students. The Ministry of Education funded ,this study. Why do officials, disregard .the results? want structured exams back. They enjoy the `creativity' possible in the classroom now. Relation- ships and symbolism are emphasized in our class by ingenious waysthought up by our English teacher. I feel thatdepartmentals stifle the English class and the imagination. . —Angela Petten CHANGE NEEDLE Synthetic fabrics will dull your sewing machine's needle, so change needles every two or three garments, for—Fp—effect even stitching, says Margam( Loewen, clothing textiles specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. SMITH—CORONA Enterprise Electronic Electronic portable typewriter with Automatic memory correction and dual pitch. 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