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-it -~- 2, Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1982 eronw tetpl Eimes Second Class Mail Registration Number 000368 Published Every Wednesday at the officeof Publication Main Street, Orono Roy C. Forrester, Editor AND NOW IT IS UP TO YOU In three weeks the list of nominees wishing to hold public office on our municipal council, on our school boards and on the Hydro Commission will be established by a vote of the residents of this municipali- ty. The list, of course, will not be as long as it is today but the matter will be settled for the next three years. No doubt there are a lot of good candidates view- ing for a position on the various public boards and council and it is up to the residents of this community now to make their choice mindful that the province has extended the term of office from the former two year period to three years. It is a responsibility we hold to cast our ballot and also to give some thought to those that are running for office. They do have control of millions of dollars and as on the board of education do have a responsible position in setting the direction and the quality of education the young people of this municipality receive. It is not to be taken lightly and it must not be forgotten that the degree of excellence first starts with the choice made by the electorate. Its your future and your community that you will decide on come November 8th, 1982. Prepare yourself over the next couple of weeks to cast yopur vote wisely. SALVATION ARMY SHOWS FILM "No Longer Alone" winner of 3 presiduous awards will be shown on the 24th day of October at the Salvation Army, 35 Division Street, Bowmanville. The showing is open to the public free of charge and is scheduled to begin af 6:30 P.M. THREE SCHOOL CLOSINGS TO COME BEFORE BOARD The closing of three Public Schools in the area of jurisdic- tion of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Educa- tion is expected to be considered by the Board at their regular meeting on October 28th. Three school have been considered as candidates for the closing and include the Kendal Public School, Cook's Public School and Maple Grove East Public School. Public meetings have been held in al three centres to outline the closing procedures and as well to provide information as to the possible closing. If any of the scliools are to be closed in June of 1983 the Board must, according to policy, make that decision prior to October 31, 1982. There has been no real concerted objectives to the clsoings and the board has not received any writtèn submissions. At the most recent meeting of the Board Trustee, George Cameron has asked for figures relating to a scheme where por- tables would not be used at Garden Hill and that pupils using the portables be bused to the Kendal School to keep it open. Cameron expects the report to be before the Board at the Oc- tober 28th meeting. JAPAN OFFERS AID TO CANADA At a two day meeting Japan offered its aid anàl advice to the Canadian automotive industry. They had suggested Canada should become more competitive by making better quality auto parts and selling them cheaper. Japan also asked Canada if they would like assistance in im- proving the capital and technical areas of the industry. Japan said they were willing to help the depressed industry in these two way. ONTARIO HYDRO WINS CONTRACT Ontario Hydro bas won a contract to supply the state of Vermont with 52,000 kilowatts of electricity for the next five years, beginning Nov. 1. Hydro's marketing engineer, Ross 'Tebo, says the contract includes options to renew up to the year 2002. This sale will mean an $8.1 million for the consumer per year. The contract has still to be approved by the National Energy Board. 24 HR. GAS BAR PROPOSAL, BOWMANVILLE. Plans are being set for a 24 hr. gas bar to be built south-west of Bowmanville. Baseline and Waverly Road residents oppose the proposal for the gas bar stàting the traffic would be a nuisance and br- ing down land values. If the project gets quick approval from the Ncwcastle coun- I nsrutionI w il heLin in No\ember. Kendal News Take time to play; it is the secret of perpetual youth Take time to read; it is the fountain of wisdom Take time to worship; it is the highway of reverence Take time to be friendly; it is the road to happiness. Sunday morning ¯October l7th the thermometer registered 28 degrees Fahrenheit our first frost even for the Kendal flowers which is quite a record. So pull out the annuals and plant your tulip bulbs. At church in the morning Mrs. R. Elliott welcomed those who attend- ed. Mrs. K. Wood played the organ. Misses Pam /and Patricia Frank sang very ac- ceptably, "Amazing Grace." The scripture reading chosen by Mr. Cyril Bailey of Jamaica was Matt. 7: 24-29 and his topic "The Builders." The flowers at the altar were in memory of Mr. Roy Mercer. Some of the Kendal folk attended the Shiloh Anniver- sary. The church has served that community for 120 years. Next Sunday is Kendal An- niversary, October 24th at 11:15 a.m. The speaker is Rev. George Lavery, Kingston. Special music by a group (perhaps 17) from the Oshawa Barbershoppers. There passed away sudden- ly on Thursday, Oct. 14th, 1982 Mr. Roy Mercer. He was born north of Kendal one of a large family. Roy passed his entrance from Kendal school. In 1918 he went overseas and was in England when the war ended. He returned to Canada and even- tually took over the family farm, while his parents retired in Kendal village. Letter to the Editor Dear Roy: At the October 14, 1982 meeting of the School Board a discussion was held concer- ning Teacher absenteeism. I am somewhat appalled at the recommendations passed. I appreciate that certain specific information would have been covered at the committee level but the overall approach seems off base. The idea of posting in- dividual teacher absence records on the staff bulletin boards is repulsive. Surely such information should be considered (on an individual basis) confidential and not available for general con- sumption. What effect would this action have on staff morale? Would it really con- tiibute to resolving the pro- blem? Wnuld you appreciate having personal records posted at your workplace? I think not. I am sure the problem is recognized by the profession and they are likely anxious to see improvement in teacher attendance as well. It is the type of problem that requires co-operative input from all parties. My intent is not to defend the teaching profession for they are quite capable of do- ing that themselves. What does concern me is the $500,O0 allotted to pay sup- ply teachers during such absences. Taxpayer's money. He married Anna MacKay, a school teacher. Together they were a great help to Ken- dal Church and community. They have two sons David and Donald. Several years after Anna's death he mar- ried Jane Thompson of Toronto and they helped in Kendal Church. Roy acting as Chairman of the Kendal Church Board. They sold their farm in 1966 and retired in Orono. Jane passed away a few years ago. Roy's funeral was Saturday afternoon from the Morris Funeral parlours. After the service the friends and relatives gathered for lunch at the Kendal Church School. There were friends from London, Port Hope, Garden Hill, Kingston and other points over sixty came to the church. Sympathy is extended to his sons David and Donald and to his brother Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wright of Woodbridge were week-end visitors with his sister Mr. and Mrs. Len Falls. West Durham District In- stitute held their annual Fun Fair last Tuesday afternoon in Solina Hall. There was a big crowd in attendance. Those from the Kendal Branch who attended were Mrs. Barb Holland, Mrs. Janet Dykeman, Mrs. Helen Henderson, Mrs. Del Gosson, Mrs. Mabel Elliott, and Mrs. Neta Ransberry. Four of the Institute branches put on the entertainment. Kendal being one of them. Those in the Kendal brançh who gave a humorous skit were Mrs. Janet Dykeman, Mrs. Helen Henderson and Mrs. Del Gosson. The bake sale and country store did a brisk business following the program. Later everyone went to the base- ment where the tables were all set up, for a delicious lunch- Money many teachers desperately need to buy sup- plies and materials to help them to do their job. The tax- payer should also be concern- ed about the effect such per- sonnel policies might have on teacher motivation and the resultant impact on our children. What efforts are being made to determine the cause of the problem? Do some teachers have problems for which professional help is re- quired? Is the problem being intensified by board policies? What percentage of absen- tism stems from actions of management? Have we really made an honest effort to get to the bottom of the issue? Make no mistake, I do not believe there is any room in the School System for teachers unwilling to carry out their responsibilities. An absent teacher directly affects the quality of education pro- vided to our children. Such individuals, once properly identified, should be ter- minated. It is wrong however, to sweep ail teachers with the same broom as might be suggested by the Board's recommendation. I firmly believe a more positive approach is required by the Board. Involvement of both teachers and manage- ment is required to bring about success in reducing absentism. With $500,000 of taxpayer's money at state a high priority should be af- forded the matter. Yours truly, Bob Willsher. provided by ail the branches, Hallowe'en is on the way. Last year I suggested you make your own costumes. A gypsy costume is easy. A cast off shirt of yours and a white blouse. A long sash knotted around the waist. Ail gypsies must have jewellery. If you can't find enough buy a box of mararoni. Let your child paint the uncooked circles with tempra paint. Then string them into loops of beads. If you happen to have a can of gold spray paint. Lay the macaroni on newspaper and spray it gold. For earrings take large brass curtain rings and tie circles of string to them. Loop around the child's ear. Wear a scarf around the head and real make-up. Maybe your little girl would like to dress up like you or a nurse etc. The boys like to dress like "One Eyed Dick" or "Peg- Leg Pete." Cut a fringe around the bottom of an old pair of pants, add an old black shirt with slashed sleeves and a red bandana for the head. Sashes and brass earrings and an eye patch of black paper making a two inch circle. Punch a hole in each side and fie on the back of the head. You'll have as fine a pirate as ever walked the plank. Children's sleepers make good Peter Rabbit suits or clown outfits. Why not have an evening party a masquerade. Let your opening contest be "Who's Who." Hand out pencils and papers and tell people to write down the names of those present and what they represent. When masks are worn people try to disguise their voices. It involves scurrying around and talking to everyone. Set a time limit and give a small prize for the longest list. Next play "Who - am I?" Prepare slips of paper on which are written the names of people famous in history or literature. Pin one on the back of each guest, and instruct people to find out who they are by asking questions to which Yes, No and I don't know may be answered. A guest may be surprised to find he is Juluis Caesar. Give a prize to the f'j three who discovered wG they were first. Broomstick races are good fun. Provide two brooms, two blindfolds and divide the crowd into two teams. The leaders blindfold players, turn them around three times then tell them to ride the broomstick to their ap- pointed goal. They wander all over the place but if either gets near the goal in one minute his team scores a point. A spelling match is always fun spelling work suggested by Hallowe'en like mystic, weird, eerie, ghost wizard. You'Il think of lots more games. Have a good party? St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service . 9:45 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A.L Th. UNITED CHURCH 0 Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. Wayne Wright, B.A., M. Div. SUNDAY, OCT. 24, 1982 OR ONO UNITED CHURCH Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Special Speaker Rev. Ed. Schamerhorn Soloist - Mrs. Allanah Coles HALLOWE'EN DANCE Saturday, Oct. 30th 9:00 P.M. Oddfellows Hall Prizes for Best Costume Proceeds to M. & S. Fund Orono and Kirby Churches KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. "Introductory Offer" The Only Complete Haircolouring Reg. $6.95 Special $6.25 Till October 31, 1982. I a g MAIN 51., ORONO, ONT. e 983-5009 MAINST. ORONO; ONT. 0 983-5009