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The Huron Expositor, 1984-10-31, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES TO THE EDITOR We love our Junior Farmers Dear Editor: They were back in Seaforth again this fall -- the Junior Farmers giving up a Saturday to do odd jobs for the senior citizens in our town to help them get ready for the winter cold. They jokingly call it slave labor -- and indeed it is -- raking and bagging leaves, often doing the same for those pesky walnuts and chestnuts which the squirrels didn't get; cleaning out the odd eaves - trough; taking out the air conditioner from my dining room window, lugging it down to the basement for its winter rest and then re -installing the storm window in place, etc. etc. etc. They were quite a group - the eight young peopile who came to my house, all smiles and friendliness. And hard workers! Their names are: Bryan Vincent, Glen Rose, Nancy Schade, Dianne Oldfield, Marion Hunt, Sandra Regele, Doris Glanville all of the Seaforth area and Sharon Alton of Lucknow. Their parents can be proud off them and so can our country. The seniors in Seaforth are mighty lucky to have these friends. Among the many things they do during the year can be included, the card parties and entertainment they put on for seniors; their visits to the nursing homes where they entertain; their contribution to the Huron County Christmas Fund for needy families and as well their farm -related activities by their own Junior Farmer organization - oh„ yes, their school work and their jobs for those who have already graduated! Seaforth — isn't it time we recognized and honored this group of fine young people with an "outstanding citizens award"? We love you. Wilma Oke. Physical education is important Basic skills in physical education are as important for children as are communication and computation skills says University of Western Ontario professor, Auke Van Hoist. Mr. Van Hoist of Althouse College, the teachers' college at Western, said to achieve these skills, he has three goals. These goals are part of the physical education program he has written for primary grades. This program is used in whole or in part by the Huron -Perth Separate School Board and the Perth and Huron County Boards of Educa- tion. The three goals in the program are, reasonable knowledge and proficiency in motor skills, understanding and applying the knowledge of the affects of activity on the body, and the role of activity in daily living. There has been a definite improvement in the physical activity of Canadians over the past few years, he said. He said research shows a decline in the severity of heart disease among Canadians, There is a much greater awareness of physical activity now. However, not everyone agrees that physical activity is for them. This, he said, is where lifestyle changes have to be made. "That's the only way we'll ever be able to make any changes in my opinion." Prof. Van Hoist spoke at the Huron -Perth Separate Schools systems PA day. His goal for that day was to make the teachers feel comfortable with his physical education program. SLA VINO A WA Y—Sharon Alton and Dianne Oldfleld were among the Junior Farmers that provided "slave labor" for senior citizens Saturday. (McIlwralth photo) VV H1'/ FROM PAGE TWO want an abortion. After all, it's her body. One thing 1 haven't quite figured out is whose body they're talking about --the woman's or the baby's. What really bothered me was reading in the Globe that a nun had an abortion in 1975. She was a teacher in a small village in Quebec. 1 always thought nuns were supposed to be pure and virginal. And that was brought up at the Morgental- er trial. The problem (maybe it's not a problem) is that "transplant" and "abortion" are now used in everyday language. If we talk about something long enough, we get to the point where we accept it. And if we bitch and complain loudly. it doesn't seem to do us much good. Finally we stop complaining and resign ourselves to the fact that what's going to be done• will be. 1 can deal with transplants --as long as the organs that are transplanted from a donor are from a human donor who has died, Animal organs are another matter. Maybe it's right, after all, pig skin makes good heart valve replacements. To me. a fetus is a baby, no matter what age the fetus is. I've heard of babies as young as 23 weeks living. And a "fetus" can be aborted up to that time. The outcome of both stories will indeed be interesting. PARENTS/ FROM PAGE ONE deviates greatly from ministry policy. ublic school. reviews in Ontario are given five months to complete a study - this particular study committee must submit its findings within 40 days. It is ministry policy not to implement changes until one full school year passes. In the case of the Roberts School, the Ministry of Education proposes to close secondary classes in June, 1985. Many letters have been sent to the Minister of Education, Bette Stephenson, opposing the proposal, seeking answers to a number of questions and voicing many concerns. After almost two months, the Minister has replied to the parents and public with a form letter telling people to direct their inquiries to Bryan Robertson, director of provincial schools. Mr. Robertson, in turn, directs all questions and concerns to the study committee. The Sept. meeting organized by the Qarents attracted more than 350 people. uestions and concerns raised went unan- swered as Bryan Robertson deferred such issues to the Study Committee. He told the audience that the study committee is only a small component of the overall review process - the same study committee that is responsible for researching and reporting on so much, in far less time than it took the Ministry of Education to decide the make-up of the Committee itself. Some of the more important questions being asked by the parehts are: "Why is the Ministry of Educatioh making it so difficult for parents and the public to obtain information regarding this proposal? "What exactly is the Ministry of Education planning for the Roberts School facilities that they propose to move the program so quickly? "What happens to the Study Committee's report after it is handed to Bryan Robertson on November 30? "It's frightening to think that our govern- ment is so strong that they no longer have to answer to the people," says Marlene Taylor. The RSPA is appealing for public aware- ness and support in their stand to keep the Roberts School Secondary classes. Further information can be obtained by calling Marlene Taylor 262-2021. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 31, 1984 — A31 House oved, including furniture The fact that Gord and Deb Phillips moved from Tuckersmith Township to Egmondville is not unique --people always move from one home.to another. But the Phillips' took their house with them. No, they didn't carry it on their back, but by truck and crane. The family of five had outgrown their nine year old modular home, located in the Heritage Estates trailer park. And they decided now was the time to expand -- they needed more floor space. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips had looked at numerous houses, but they found nothing to their liking. That is, until they met real estate agent Larry Dillon. "I told Larry we wanted to move, but 1 said I sort of liked the house we lived in," says Mr. Phillips. "And Larry said that was no problem!" The end result was the purchase of a lot in Egmondville. The basement was excavated and foundation and walls poured to fit the specifications of the modular home. ' On Wednesday, the home was split in two, set on wheels and trucked to Egmondville. A crane was on hand to lift the home onto the foundation -- furniture and all. The Phillips family hope to be in their "new" home, different location, by the end of this week. "We're getting more community in- k volved. To drive seven , Ief twoeways. six days a week, was adding -up in gasoline costs," says Mrs. Phillips. "What we needed to replace this home was going to cost us about $45,000. By moving our home to a lot is only costing us $19.000 and we hope to be assessed at $35,000, And we only paid $19,000 for our home when it was new, nine years ago," she says. Up until the move, the Phillips home, measuring 48 by 22 feet, had a living area of 1,056 square feet. Since the move, that area has doubled with the addition of a basement. Though the home has been moved, the septic tank, weeping bed and wiring still have to be installed. "It's going to be great. We have three kids and only three bedrooms, We're going to make the whole basement into a living area," says Mrs. Philips. "But we're not going to rush it." says her husband. HOUSE, FAMILY MOVE—The Gord Phil- lips family moved their home, lock, stock and barrel to a new location In Egmondville. Mr. Phillips Is shown moving the wheels used to transport the home while his wife Deb hams It up In half the home moved on the new foundation. (Wasslnk photo) Employees paid in silver dollars in 1959 1 IN THE YEARS AGONE OCTOBER 17, 1884 James Cooper of Kippen took four firsts and one second prize on his famous Shropshires, and a second and a third in butter at the Seaforth fair recently. Gilbert Dick intends selling out his farrn stock and implements and is coming to the village of Kippen to carry on the cattle buying. The Usborne and Hibbert Plowing Associa- tion will hold their annual match on Nov. 5 on the farm of Robert Gardiner, lot 19, south Thames Road, at Farquhar. Thomas Monroe of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith has one of the handsomest filly carriage colts in this county. He has exhibited it at five shows this season and took first prize each time. OCTOBER 15,1909 William Aberhart of Tuckersmith has rented his farm on the seventh concession 'and intends going to Seaforth to reside. He will have an auction sale of his stock and effects. The first snow fall of this season occurred on Tuesday morning last. There was quite a shower of large flakes about five o clock, while at noon there was quite a flurry of snow. Mr. R. Warrener of Hensall has disposed of his livery business to his brother Mr. N. Warrener of Hensall. Mr. F. Eckert of Manley recently picked 26 barrels of apples in one day. Mr. McMartin of Hensall, who has the contract for the new cement walls on Richmond Street south is doing good work and making good headway. OCTOBER 19,1934 Announcement was made on Wednesday of the appointment of Dr. G.F. Rogers as chief inspector of Secondary Schools of Ontario. Dr. Rogers, a son-in-law of Thomas Stephens of the Queens Hotel, is well known here and for 14 years from 1900 to 1914 was on the staff of Seaforth Collegiate Institute. Town constable James V. Ryan is the proud possessor of a brand new pipe brought him from Dublin, Ireland by George Daly. The bowl of the pipe is hand carved and shows a harp surrounded by a bevy of 1 shamrocks. The local committee in charge of forward- ing foodstuffs to needy sections of Saskat• chewan, report a ready response to the appeal, One car has been completely filled and is now on its way to Menton, Sask. A second car is now at the Seaforth station and is about half filled. It is expected this car will leave Friday with its destination being Hazlett, Sask. OCTOBER 16,1959 R.J. Boussey has been named manager of the Public Utility Commission. He succeeds the late R.B. Holmes. Lawrence Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor of Londesboro is adding to his winnings of scholarships. On Wednesday announcement was made that he had won a Robert Arthur Stewart bursary from the O.A.C. valued at 5200. He has also been awarded the Scott Memorial Scholarship valued at $500 and a Dominion -Provincial bursary valued at 5300. To indicate the impact which the Highland Shoes payroll has in the Seaforth area the company this week is paying wages to its 180 employees in silver dollars, according to Fred Peel, general manager. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non profit event of Interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0682 -or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mall the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO well In advance of the scheduled date, Wednesday, October 31 1-3 p.m. Parents & Tots Skating at arena 1:30-4;30 p.m. Shuffleboard at arena 8:45 p.m. Queens vs Parr Line 9:35 - Jr. Fanners vs Perth 10:25 - Commercial vs CCAT 11:15 - Winthrop vs Chiselhurst Saturday, November 3 7:35 a.m. Nordiques vs Canadians 8:30 a.m. Oilers vs North Stars 9:35 a.m. Kings vs Bruins 10:30 a.m. Flames vs Jets-' 11:35 a.m. Leafs vs Penguins r-, 1:30-3 p.m. Public Skating 1:30-2:30 p.m. Story Hour at Library Thursday, November 1:45 p.m. Sr. Citizen Meeting & Euch a at Legion 7:30 p.m. CCAT vs Bendix 8:20 Slabtown vs Winthrop a 9:10 Kinkora vs Jr. Farmers 10:00 A's vs Easy Riders 10:50 B's vs Egmondville 11:40 Chiselhurst vs Parr Line'. Sunday, November 4 l p.m. Legion Poppy Campaign. 1:30-3 p.m. Public Skating 7.m. Penguins vs Hawks 8,30 - Flyers vs Bruins Monday November 5 t Figure Skating 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pre -Beginners & Begin- ners 5:30-6:30 p.m. Elementary, Basic & Novice 1-4. 6:45-8 30 p.m Seniors Tuesday, November 6 8 p.m. Nursery school meeting. Guest speaker Laurie Thompson on street proofing. Friday, November 2 4-S p.m. Senior House League Practice 5-6 p.m. Junior House League Practice Space for the Community Calendar Is donated by \The Huron Expositor.