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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-02-07, Page 51.1 A EDITORIAL: Participation is the key This week one of the most en- Once again the Senior students of joyable events of the year for the school are doing most of the both staff and students will occur participating and the Juniors at Madill. Winter Carnival will very little. finally arrive and, as usual, there The number of times I have will be numerous participants heard students from Grades 9 and probably even more non- and 10 complain about lacking participants. the "privileges" of the Seniors is As I looked over the list of too numerous to count, but I will Show contestants, bank. say that it is by no means any contest participants and "fault" of the Seniors. If Junior ball game players; someuung students would show more in - became all too evident to me. terest and participate in their to a customer. Use it yourself, or as a welcomed gift for family or friend. school's activities, not only would be held in the week of February 5- 9. With the variety of activities to they get more "privileges" THE WINNER (which are often things any stu- ff you think you are beaten, you dent can participate in, but are; through some mystery only the If you think you dare not, you Seniors realize it), but they would don't; also be more respected by the If you'd like to win, but you think older students - you can't, However, lack of participation It's almost a cinch you won't. is not a disease to which students If you think you'll lose, you're in Grades 11, 12 and 13 are im- lost, mune. Many a "dud" student For out in the world you find lurks in the home rooms of many Success begins with a fellow's Senior classes as well. will— If you haven't participated in It's all in the state of mind. this ' week's carnival yet, then If you think you're outclassed, HOP to it! you are; Participation is the key' to You've got to think high to rise; success for the whole thing, so You've got to be sure of yourself ' get out there and participate ane before enjoy! You can ever win the prize. Full many a race is lost . Ere ever a step is run; And many a coward fails Ere ever his work's begun. Think big and your deeds will grow; Think small and you'll fall be- hind; Think that you can and you will— It's. all in the state of mind. Life's battles don't always go To he stronger or faster man; But soon or late the man who wins Is the fellow who thinks he can. Author Unknown Cheerleaders A staff poll at half time in the Junior Mustang game last Thurs- day showed a lot of appreciation for the fine display our cheer- leaders enacted. The routines were well choreographed, the timing was excellent, the cheers were beautifully easy to hear dis- tinctly, and the girls all showed fine enthusiasm. The girls put on an excellent show. 14 rror tuff interview . t MR. CAMPEAU goals and is still pudit ee 1 aerMl If y'ou have ever heard the say- more "plass for the 6IW— ing, "Nothing ,succeeds like A lesm may be learllld Mala success", then you may have his views oa life. W148- his 'IM hear4 it, from Mr. Richard wed, .."DO You hav'e anY b' Campeau, a French teacher and meats on life fOr the stades• + t. the French departmental head at today?" he simply rrg0" • F. E- Madill Secondary School. students should not tskke. Of Mr. Campeau., spoke these "freedom of choice" too 1151t1y words the other'day during his in- Any choice that a, persoa MAW terview and also revealed high- in his life reflects what he atAlI10111 lights from his childhood, his for. I Therefore the Choice M@ scholastic days and his present makes in picking courses 18r life. future study ( which the studsflts Mr. Campeau was born in a at "Madill" are busy dofsfS right small town (now part of Windsor) at the moment) must be a else called Riverside, where he was one. For once it is made, it is a enrolled in St. Cecil Elementary commitment. School. Here he was immersed in That certainly is a valuable French -based classes until Grade piece of advice for the folks at 10. "F�. E."! Following this he attended high So, don't forget the populsir school, then continued his studies saying, which Mr. Campeau at the University of Windsor and quote to begin with, "nothing the University of Waterloo for his succeeds like success!" Bachelor of Arts and Master of Debbie Hantda. Arts degrees. He is presently working towards his Master of Arts and Teaching in French at Western University. As a point of interest involving ESE= his school years, he felt that the most valuable experience to him was the feeling of achievement MIDGET BOY'S .. tight were missed very fre- that he gained during those BASKETBALL quently and, since the taller Nor - years. Our team hosted Norwell from well team had better backboard There is no better way to Palmerston last Thursday, but as control, the missed shots usually achieve something worthwhile, hosts they were generous to a in turnovers. of course, than through hard fault and we feel giving Norwell The game was very close at the work. But, the majority of he win is going too far. Once end of the first quarter with people know, there are other again the Mustang Midgets Madill trailing by -two — they types of achievement. For in- showed a lot of knowledge, skill, showed excellent defence and stance, ier. Cadet c interests ' drive and determination and . stole the ball frequently. As our and hobbies include , reading,un- when they learn to finish off the young Players gain poise and the try skiing, camping, reading, fine checks the make and the shooting accuracy that comes also an avid sits enthusiast gardening and health foods. He is very well executed plays they with it, the guest teams will have also whose participatiion is usually ashave learned with the same good AS struggle to win. a spectator shooting, we will have an ex- SENIOR MUSTANGS Throughout Mr.. Campeau' s cellent team. A super three -two zone defence active life, he has achieved many Easy layups and short shots in powered the Senior Mustangs to a 56-36 win over Norwell last Thursday. Brad Klos and Brent Johnston, outside men on he zone, consistently stole he ball on fast breaks in the first half. The boards were handled effec- -:"est on your tively by Tom .Henderson and Grant Gray, who pulled down most of the rebounds, and the outside shooting hit 52 per cent. uing account This was the first game the Mus- tangs all were healthy. Grant Gnay led the team with 25 points in the solid effort, and � b an ke t to the Mustangs won 56-36. GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL On January 31 another volley- ball'tournament was held in God- erich in which the F. E. Madill Girls' volleyball teams partici- pated. o The Junior girls' team lost a hard-fought but close battle against Goderich. In their next game against Seaforh; Madill lost a game and won a game with 1 again very close scores. In game three of the tournament, Madill played Central Huron (Clinton) and lost two games but came back with one victory. Game four was against Goderich again, and although the girls were tired, they still put up a hard fight but ACCOUNT were unable to bring victory. "'". The day proved not very successful for our Junior girls but they did however gain a' large *Canadiarrmedeof amount of playing experience. 100%pokmierby In summary, the Juniors lost Dorr**mTebtles seven out of the nine games Lirr*Wtogwe played - but the heartbreaking aermth%o ion part is, they lost six by three we4t Full points or less and, over the seven, Mac71"x83esha4.ble by a total of only 22 points. and aeilablemyold, The same day proved fairly blue orbone %J-mooiours. successful for the Senior girls When they easily defeated Sea - forth and Central Huron (Clin- ton). The tougher competition came against Goderich In game The Wingba n Advance-Tiiines. February 7, 107y—I'ap S E1�tOf"f: �A R�1'1'f SPWh Editor: Joao* N i tw 0 i Edhm no" w��a Executive Edtor: Koft Uo& wood READY FOR THE RACE IN THE. F. E. MADILL SKI MEET From •now until February 16, Standard Trust than bank. In fact, most bank chequing accounts one of the tourr ment, Goderich Company will give you—free—an Esmond Mon- pay little or no interest. - defeated Madill in'l9ng, but close terey blanket when you open a high -interest sav- You'll be able to write three free cheques each games. The Madill seniors met 'the ings and chequing account with $100 or more at month, plus an extra free cheque for each $100 our branch in Wingham. minimum balance over $300. If you are a senior Goderich again in fourth game. After losing the first match of the game, the girls went You'll receive your free Esmond blanket at citizen, 60 years or over, all your cheques are free. into the second match witY more once, and your Standard Trust 1 -Account will Blanket offer expires February 16. Come in determination than ever, and de- feated Goderich with no diffi- immediately begin earning 10% interest calculat- today! We are open 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday to culty. ed on the minimum monthly balance, compound- Thursday; Fridaytill 6 P.M. When asked for comments on ed semi-Vnually—more than paid by any Cana- their last game, Madill replied, "We ski trails at Falconer Friday. Our teams cleaned up with big simply applied strategy and Everything you need in one convenient savings-chequing account SPIKED 'THEM TO DEATH ! " plus a free Esmond Monterey blanket in your choice of gold, blue or bone white. FALCONER Conditions werea excellent Come in today, open a 1 -Account and take your Esmond blanket home with you. One blanket Thursday on the Falconer Ski to a customer. Use it yourself, or as a welcomed gift for family or friend. Trail and Grade to Physical Edu- be held in the week of February 5- 9. With the variety of activities to cation classes had a very re- prevented waxing problems, warding d�y. These novice skiers were remarkable for the rapidity with which they got used to the _ course and covered the ground. Even a faulty binding couldn't stop Dave Kennedy of 10 1, who skied down the fastest slope with one loose ski — and when he lost STANDARD TRUST COMPANY one onitheeo her�nued without Mr. Dennis survived. although 237 Josephine Street, Wingham he is a little stiff from the ex - Telephone 357-2022 treme body English he con- tinually exerted as the students A Federally Chartered Trust Ccynpany/Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation flew by any obstacles at speeds, which made a collision seem im-minent. A GREAT OUTING! 41 i Ski Cross Student interviews make good This week the Mirror takes pleasure in reflecting on two of �S our former students. It is with great pleasure that we can an - In a delightfully entertaining James Herriot is able to bring nounce that Murray Bene (1978) and refreshing manner, James out the amusing, true, ironic and John Underwood (1977) have Herriot vividly describes his characteristics . of farmers been named to he Dean's Honor everyday adventures as a coun- through his stories. One such List at the University of Guelph. try vet in his book entitled Vet in anecdote tells of the habit farm- Murray is taking a Bachelor of Harness. ers in his area had that particu- Science program in agriculture, The setting of this inexpensive larly annoyed him. This was their and John is working toward his paperback is the Yorkshire early Sunday morning check of associate diploma in agri-busi- Dales. Mr. Herriot's frequent the barn "after their ten pints" at ness. visits to the area's farms, and his the bar. This almost always re- We extend our congratulations encounter with the farm owners sulted in Herriot having to leave to each on his fine achievements. and the farm animals combine to his comfortable, warm bed in provide the -plot on which the order to make an "emergency" book is based. call at one of the nearby farms, IT PAYS TO James Herriot, having grown where he usually found that the ed in Glasgow, Scotland, attend- problem was not nearly as ADVERTISE ed Glasgow Veterinary College serious as the farmer had led him after which he accepted a posi- to believe. tion as an assistant veterinarian Throughout the book we see with a in North Yorkshire. This gives that James Herriot is able to look him ample qualifications to %rite back on his life and laugh at the such a book. 'w annoying and often dangerous Ram MedUm By the relating of numerous occurrences that he has ex- And WelDons humorous anecdotes involving perienced. Through this, we dis- Rr«r WE "U e„e . rm.ek.r+' orOCW NNI . so a wN dW* k his profession, Mr. Herriot is able cover the author's view that life Such a cwv or" , e.mma- i V. convey his purpose for writing is to be enjoyed, belt pm.rw.rm., 101 m k''- obMrM 4W .w CW 060.. W. - the book, that purpose being to I believes James Herriot sums entertain the reader. his own book up best when he His writing style is simple, said: "it is the story about oil - typical of the book's characters dinary things which have always and getting. Tongue-in-cheek made up my life; my work, the WANT' humour threaded throughout, animals and the Dales." keeps the reader's interest as Kevin McKauge, 12F well as adding enjoyment. The people he describes in his book are typical country peopleAD Ivith whom rural people can iden- tify and from whom city people The Advance -Times can learn. This gives the book a fill• 357-2320 wide audience appeal. al i s, For years now, in an effort to banana -eating contest,,, Murray Country fight off that winter gloom which Gilchrist 10C. precedes spring fever, Madill has "A," Lynne Nicolson The snow that has been causing Put together a festival of imaginative contests and other 11H• "3omething, don't knowwhat so many problems for drivers, coaches, players and administra- unclassified activities, ggooming yet, Rick Martin 9F. 'it," tors proved a big benefit on the under the name of the `. Winter "All -of Shelley Letteau ski trails at Falconer Friday. Our teams cleaned up with big Carnival". This year is no exception. 11E. "Gong Shbw, I hope," Lyme team and individual wins. in the Plans are already underway for Hilverda 10C. "Getting out early," (fiery Huron Perth cross country ski the organization of this event to Davies 11C. meet. The day was perfect for skiing — snapping cold'snow that be held in the week of February 5- 9. With the variety of activities to "Banana -eating contest, if my prevented waxing problems, be staged, there is something for stomach can hack it," Karen, light winds and sunlight, in short everyone's taste, including banana -lovers. Yes indeed, one of Doelman 12C• Other crowd-pleasers not to be he best winter sport day yet. Our girls turned in a tremen- the new events for this year's forgotten are the Penny Carnival dous performance, winning the 5 Winter Carnival is the Banana- and Tricycle race. Imagine, in mind's eye, a tall, skillful km individual race, the 10 km re- lay and the overall Huron Perth eating contest, something which Would be as exciting to watch as your basketball Player transformed championship. to participate in. into a maniac driver .careening The .boys won he individual To get a rough idea of the stu- through the halls on an under - race and placed second in the dent participation, I went about sited tricycle. There are several relay, for a combined second to ask, "What part of the Winter • more events not mentioned and place finish. Carnival do you plan to partici- of such variety that there should The overall point total gave Pate in?" be something for everyaoe. This Madill the meet championship "Gong Show, if we can think of year's Winter Carnival should over the six Huron -Perth schools an act." Debbie Sjaarda, Alice chase away the gloom entirely, if entered. VanderKlippe 11K. not the *now. The meet was well organized "Three-legged race and DiaouellIcBride by Mr. Hunter and Mrs. Lisle, and the Grade 12 student mar- shalls of he course kept the Minute murder mystery events running smoothly all day. Gerry Bremner of Grade 13 THE CASE . OF THE was Mr. Thompson. The beauti- turned in superlative perfor- OFFICE SUICIDE ful oak desk was stained red with mantes both in the individual 10 Miss Anderson called Detec- blood which had oozed from a km race, which he won with a tive Burkholder to the office bullet hole in the right temple of time of 39 minutes, and in the where she worked as a secretary. Mr. Thompson's head. Detective relay where he skied anchor and It was early Friday morning. She Burkholder then proceeded to the picked up two minutes on the explained to the detective that rear of he desk where he ob- Seaforth team. she and Mr. Thompson, her boss, served the upper left hand Bernie Webster came fourth, had worked late the evening be- drawer open. He then noticed a and finished his leg of the relay in fore. She said she had left around small revolver lying on the floor good shape against Seaforh's top eight that night, leaving Mr. beneath Mr. Thompson's dang- skier. Kemp Currie (8) and Doug Thompson alone to finish up, ling right arm, just below his Proud (12) were the other mem- locking the door behind her. fingertips. bers of he team. "When I arrived this morn- "He committed suicide last Janet Wood was top girl in the ing," she said "Mr. Thompson night!" Miss Anderson ex - competition, winning he individ- hadn't shown up yet, so I waited. claimed. ual race of 5 km in 16 minutes. He had to unlock the door before I Detective Burkholder arrested Sherry Smith (5th), Jane White could go in because I left my keys Miss Anderson for murder of the (7th) and Patty Barger (8th) at home. When he didn't show, I first degree. Do you know what gave us a team total of 21 to win had the janitor open it for me and told him she was he killer? the event. In the relay he girls when I went in, there he was." ANSWER: NEXT WEEK won with a 45 second lead over Detective Burkholder entered Kathy Elliott 10E the 10 km course. the office and there, hunched Congratulations to skier, over a large oak desk, tween a coaches and officials on an ex- stack of bloodsoaked"erwork cellent Canadian sports event. on his right and his penholder, . Graduates make good This week the Mirror takes pleasure in reflecting on two of �S our former students. It is with great pleasure that we can an - In a delightfully entertaining James Herriot is able to bring nounce that Murray Bene (1978) and refreshing manner, James out the amusing, true, ironic and John Underwood (1977) have Herriot vividly describes his characteristics . of farmers been named to he Dean's Honor everyday adventures as a coun- through his stories. One such List at the University of Guelph. try vet in his book entitled Vet in anecdote tells of the habit farm- Murray is taking a Bachelor of Harness. ers in his area had that particu- Science program in agriculture, The setting of this inexpensive larly annoyed him. This was their and John is working toward his paperback is the Yorkshire early Sunday morning check of associate diploma in agri-busi- Dales. Mr. Herriot's frequent the barn "after their ten pints" at ness. visits to the area's farms, and his the bar. This almost always re- We extend our congratulations encounter with the farm owners sulted in Herriot having to leave to each on his fine achievements. and the farm animals combine to his comfortable, warm bed in provide the -plot on which the order to make an "emergency" book is based. call at one of the nearby farms, IT PAYS TO James Herriot, having grown where he usually found that the ed in Glasgow, Scotland, attend- problem was not nearly as ADVERTISE ed Glasgow Veterinary College serious as the farmer had led him after which he accepted a posi- to believe. tion as an assistant veterinarian Throughout the book we see with a in North Yorkshire. This gives that James Herriot is able to look him ample qualifications to %rite back on his life and laugh at the such a book. 'w annoying and often dangerous Ram MedUm By the relating of numerous occurrences that he has ex- And WelDons humorous anecdotes involving perienced. Through this, we dis- Rr«r WE "U e„e . rm.ek.r+' orOCW NNI . so a wN dW* k his profession, Mr. Herriot is able cover the author's view that life Such a cwv or" , e.mma- i V. convey his purpose for writing is to be enjoyed, belt pm.rw.rm., 101 m k''- obMrM 4W .w CW 060.. W. - the book, that purpose being to I believes James Herriot sums entertain the reader. his own book up best when he His writing style is simple, said: "it is the story about oil - typical of the book's characters dinary things which have always and getting. Tongue-in-cheek made up my life; my work, the WANT' humour threaded throughout, animals and the Dales." keeps the reader's interest as Kevin McKauge, 12F well as adding enjoyment. The people he describes in his book are typical country peopleAD Ivith whom rural people can iden- tify and from whom city people The Advance -Times can learn. This gives the book a fill• 357-2320 wide audience appeal. al i s,