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The Huron Expositor, 1983-10-05, Page 5a a� man serves . •DaEQfiw and coi Computer boom in .education e Q THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 5, 1WI3, +- A5 signals squadron Lahr,Germ.,an inadian Forces in Europe are proud and happy to be where they are; they take their role in the general scheme of NATO operations very seriously. This is the impression left with Jocelyn Shrier, publisher of The Expositor, who travelled to Germany recently as part of a six -member contingent of Canadian com- munity journalists. As guests of the Depart- nent of National Defence, the group was in Germany to view the annual Faller exercises near the Communist border. There are 4500 Canadian troops assigned to MATO peace -keeping forces in Germany. Among them is Richard Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cameron of RW/2 Staffs. LUCKY Mts. Shrier /met and talked to Corporal Cameron at the Canadian Caserne in Lahr. "1 feel very lucky to be here," was his reaction after a few weeks in Germany. "I will have the opportunity to (earn and observe a different way of doing my job." Cpl. Cameron was happy about the excellent opportunities he and his family will have to travel through Europe the next four years. He looks forward to the 'arrival of his wife Denise (Moore), formerly of Mitchell, and their infant son James whom he was expecting to arrive within the next couple of weeks. Cpl. Cams on is attached to 4 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signs Squadron, a 3300 -man brigade group which is assigned to NATO's Central • `,Army Group. It is prepared to carry out a number of roles Which can best be described as counter -penetration, 'counter, attack and rear area security. 4CMBG forms the land operational elements of Canadian Forces Europe with headquarters in Lahr. For security reasons, he was unable to disclose his area of participation in the Fallex manoeuvres. Mrs. Shrier was, however, able to observe the setting up of a communications centre during the exercises. ' RELOCATES DAILY Consequently. under the actual battle situations, the centre must be relocated daily, a complex operation considering the equip- ment involved. Since the Signals Squadron is functioning as a communication unit and constantly emitting signals, it can be detected instantly and is considered a "sitting duck" for enemy attack. Throughout her tour in Germany, Mrs. Shrier, found Cpl. Cameron's enthusiasm widespread among the Canadian troops. "They are proud of their work, their team and equipment and this pride is as apparent among officers as it is in the ranks.' According to Brigadier -General Richard J, Evraire, commander of 4CMBG, Canadian troops are considered tops in NATO. This he attributes to the fact that they are there voluntarily and to the excellent training they receive both at home in Canada and in Germany. ON DUTY IN GERMANY—Corporal Richard Cameron of Staffa stands at entrance gate of the Canadian Caserne (barracks) In Lahr, Germany where he will be spending the next four years training with Canadian Forces Europe. For a more detailed account of Expositor publisher, Jocelyn Shrier's experi- ences In Germany, read the Oct. 4 edition of Focus. Operating a computer is as simple as operating a stereo, at least as far as Dr. Nancy Murray of the Windsor Separate School Board is concerned. Dr. Murray spoke on a topic that is sweeping the 'country particularly in the• education fielti. That is - groan - computers• Acknowledging her own initial feat of the latest toy, Dr..KMurray told the separate school teachers from Huron and Perth counties during then' professional activity day on, Sept. 23 at St. Michael's separate school -in Stratford that they,wlll till probably own a computer in four or ,live years. She compared the computer revolution to the introduction of the radio into Canadian schools in 1939, Then it was said the radio would destroy the ,minds of the students, similar to comments being bandied about now in reference to computers. The Windsor educator also noted that in the 1800's, the printed page was considered a health hazard to students because of possible eye strain. The computer, said Dr. Murray, "will be one of two things, it will be the greatest challenge or the greatest crisis''. She personally chooses the computer as a challenge and suggested that other teachers also do so. She noted how well children have adapted to computers and computer language. She has seen children give up their recess, come to school early and leave late and attend summer camps all in a desire to have more computer time. In an effort to make the teachers present more comfortable with computers, Dr. Murray gave a slide presentation which in part depicted teachers from the Windsor separate school system adapting to the computers. People have right to know -trustee Perth County Board of Education chair- men Dereck Ward was "surprised" when he heard that i'erth County Council was questioning the board on its spending. Mr. Ward told the board at its Sept.' 20 meeting that he and director of education Paul Sherratt had dined with county councillors at -the -annual city -county dinner on Sept. 8, the same day as the county council session, questioning the board's spending and no mention had been made of the issue. In fact, Mr. Ward said he had spoken on the possibility of the two groups saving taxpayers money by joint tendering of such things as stationery, paving and roofing projects. "When I said that, they (county council- lors) applauded," said Mr. Ward. A letter dated Sept. 9, from county council states, "Whereas council is frustrated with school boards' unchecked demand for revenue from its ratepayers; and whereas council insists that appropriate restraint be shown by the school boards now and in future years. Be it re -Solved that council requests answers to the questions attached y"eto on schedule 'A and that such veers be given by responsible board officials, at the ear 'est possible date." Schedule A is a list questions regarding board of education pending particularly pertaining to the- and having a budget which was over the five per cent increase guideline as set up by the province. THE CASE FOR GOOD BUSINESS SENSE. visit us j!t MITCHELL Every Thursday Representative: MARK KERSTENBECK The board, in an 8 to 5 vote, agreed to send a letter to county council acknowledg, ing receipt of its letter with no formal action to be taken. Trustees voting in favor of this action are Ron Richards, Canon Michael Griffing and Howard Shantz of Stratford, Barbara Herman of Milverton, Don Crowley county separate school representative, Barbara Osborne of St. Marys, Gerald Foster of Elma Township and Ted Loughrey of Mitchell. Those opposed were Peter. Black of Blanshard Township, Paul Parlee of Strat- ford, Rodney Bell of Shakespeare, Twyla Reed of Ellice Township and David Hammond of R.R.7, St. Marys. Trustees Earl Oppenhauser and Rev. John Anderson were absent and chairman Ward didn't vote. CONCERNS But, Mr. Ward said he will arrange a meeting with Perth County Warden John Lindner to go over some of the concerns. A copy of the board's 1983 budget will also be presented to the warden. The chairman added that he would go on the record "that we stand quite accountable for, out bud t"f,, ggee i 1• , Trustee Crowl'cy'-`said fits- colleagues should approach the municipalities they represent and answer the council's ques- tions regarding the school board budget rather than answering county council's questions as one body. 1 believe we have nothing to hide. Our meetings are all open," commented Mr. Crowley. 1 disagree with Mr. Crowley," said trustee Bell. "I think we have done a poor public relations job of explaining our budget. We should respond to this (letter) rather than ignore it.' M. Bell suggested the board's public relations committee could come up with a fact sheet with statistics. He noted that he had spent several hours preparing a fact sheet for a presentation to North Easthope Township council. "The statistics are available," said Mr. Bell, reciting one statistic he had dug up which showed that salaries and benefits make up 72 to 73 per cent of the Perth Board of Education's budget, whereu the provin- cial averageis 67 to 68 per cent. RIGHT TO OW The taxpayers have every right to know this," said Mr. Bell, adding he didn't think the letter from county council was an "accident" as he has been questioned on board spending and particularly about why ,Visitors -in:,.McKillop - RS es t MED RS. REGELE 527-11106 Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCowan visited Thursday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Terry Poole at Rostock. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Regele of Princeton Bring this Coufion for a Bonus Toy money is being spent on an expansion to the board office. Several trustees said they thought the tone of the letter was "arrogant" and while some thought the letter should just be filed others suggested answering the letter with a budget enclosed and/or with a personal visit by the board chairman to the warden. Stepping into the shoes of municipal representatives, trustee Black commented that when taxes are being paid and education costs are being criticized "it must be frustrating for the clerks because they don't have the answers. Trustee Hammond, who is on the board's public relations committee, said the commit- tee is studying "problems like this". He noted that he had spoken to the two councils for the municipalities he represents and'they did not vote in favor of questioning the board of education- ' An enlightened people understand bet- ter," said Mr. Hammond. Only 28 per cent of the ratepayers have children. The others want to know why we are spending money." ,from Princeton --- Now Available B 'riming, Fa ter Assistance Program A New Ontario Program to Help Farmers Get Started in Their Own Operatipn Over the next five years, the Ontario government will be investing up to $135 million to encourage competent new farmers to enter the farming business. 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