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2--Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 22nd, 1975 it ii editorial km i i,i -- ^ COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM In last weeks Canadian Statesman an editorial appeared entitled "Parent Involvement." In short the editorial pointed to the need of parent involvement so that the system could become more viable within the community. As stated in the editorial, "the biggest challenge facing education today is getting parents involved in the schools in a meaningful way, according to Education Minister Tom Wells. This statement was made in a recent address to the Canadian Education Association. Further the minister has been quoted to say, "The lack of involvement implies lack of communication and lack of communication brings about lack of knowledge, misunderstanding misunderstanding and mistrust. The misunderstanding and mistrust erode the base of popular support on which the viability of any public institution, particularly schools depends." Education Minister Wells is also reported to have said that neither advisory committees nor active parent - teacher associations, although most positive, can replace the policy of open classroom doors and open and complete communication with the people of the community. The Minister of Education is certainly on solid ground when he calls for better communication as a means of improving the relationship between the community and the school. No doubt there are factors which have eroded this line of communication over the past few years one being the formation of the larger county boards. This however has had good features in other areas of the educational system and no doubt outbalances the diminishing line of communication. Another important factor, not too often mentioned, and one which could have deep effect is the fact that many teachers do live outside the area in which they teach and as such do not become a part of the community. In many cases they drive into the community for school at 9 and leave somewhere between 3.30 and 4. There is no contact with this group with the community. Clarke High School bears out most vividly this case. As far as we are able to ascertain only one teacher of the entire staff lives within the community from which students attend the school. The rest of the staff are scattered from Bewdley, Port Hope to Bowmanville and Oshawa. At no time are they associated with the community. They are of an unknown identity. They are not seen in the corner grocery store, the supermarket, nor at no time do they socialize with the parents of the students. In the past, and of course under different circumstances, this association was a part of the community and through this media there did exist a definite line of communication, which Minister of Education Wells states is necessary for a viable school system. The Orono Public School finds itself in a different position with only three teachers on the staff living outside the community. The remainder of the staff they are part of the community and every time they leave their home they are part of that communication link between the general public and the school. The line of communication, which Wells refers to will certainly be more difficult to establish at the Clarke High School than at the Orono Public School due in the most part to the abode of the staff in the schools. MUST NOW STAND FAST The Federal Government must now stand fast in its decision to fight inflation by curbing wages and prices. If the government now backs off all is lost in any attempt to control inflation. The inside postal workers have confronted the guidelines set forth by the government resulting on Monday morning with some disruption in mail service. It is thought that it will soon spread over all the country. The demands by the postal workers is not within the guidelines set forth by the postal department and workers are asking more than that recommended by the arbitrator. The government has agreed to accept the recommendation of the arbitrator but so far have stated they will go no further. Bryce Mackasey has prepared the nation for a strike and has stated there is no way the government can change their decision. The postal workers demands are actually the first test of the guidelines and if the government does give in they might as well scrap their price and wage legislation. The government of Canada cannot in itself through legislation win the battle against inflation and must depend on help from the provinces, municipal councils and the individual Canadian. Within the next few months there are a multitude of contracts expiring involving some four million workers. Many of these groups are already saying they are exempt from the guidelines. This, of course, will only be decided when final clarification is handed down by the government. To be sure few should be exempt. The nation is waiting the outcome of the postal dispute and in general they appear to be agreeable to except the disruption of postal service through a national strike. At least the government has made its point clear . . . they are prepared alid have so far held their ground which the people in Canada expect thétn taido. Letter to the Editor Dear Sir: My last words-l hope-con eerning the ruination of the Newcastle Community Hall east lawn. Last week Mayor Rickard in letters to three local newspapers-including this one-attempted justification of the act that gutted the former lawn. In my estimation, estimation, his stand was feeble. For, no matter how many words could be written, no matter of choice of logic could be used, no matter entirely, how the question was judged-tjie act of exchanging a village green in a downtown location for a parking lot is indefencible. Mayor Rickard and the • members of the local Chamber Chamber of Commerce along with the Newcastle Community Hall Board may feel very triumphant over the gaining of a parking lot but I am secure in the knowledge that the need for a central core green space in the Village of Newcastle expansion during the next decade or two will prove that my stand in fighting to save the east lawn was correct. Sincerely Kenneth E. Lyall Councillor Newcastle, Orono & Clarke Opposed to detailed planning at region The Town of Newcastle last Wednesday received a report from their planners in which the planners were concerned over the fact that the Regional Official Plan may be in such detail that it would thus place too much decision-making in the hands of the Provincial government. The report was submitted in reply to the Region's choices for the future submission made throughout throughout the region in the past month. Such a submission has been made for the Town of Newcastle at a recent meeting meeting held in Bowmanville. "If the regional official plan is so detailed that even very minor changes require regional regional official plan amendments," amendments," the report says, "this would return the decisionmaking decisionmaking power with Queen's Park. The planner, George Howden, said, "this would place the region and municipalities municipalities in a 'straight-jacket' The report is assuming that the province will not give the region the power to ch'ange its own official plan. The Town of Newcastle planner's report also stated that the official planning process seems to be in greater detail than was originally expected. The planner proposes that Bowmanville should have significant significant growth suggesting a population of 30,000 compared compared to the present population of 11,000. He also suggests that Courtice should be planned for 25-30,000 people while the Village of Newcastle be contained contained with a population of 6,000 people. The report now stands with council for their comments to be discussed again with the planning advisory committee, officials of the Region and council on October 27th. "Let us give thanks" Junior Gardeners Thirteen Junior Gardeners met for the October 14th meeting at the church. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving arrangements were brought by most of the members on the theme "Let us give thanks." Although some were not just what was asked for they were nevertheless nevertheless very attractive and well done. Mrs. Zegers judged the classes with the following being the winners. Juniors--1st Wendy Hutton ; 2nd Wanda Hutton; 3rd Denise Denise Pedwell and 4th Janne Tamblyn. Seniors--Elza Zegers and Karen Atkins. Prizes were books and birds through the courtesy of Mrs. Holmes, Leskard. Each one who exhibited received a bird whether they had won a prize or not. These little birds are to be used in an arrangement for the Christmas show, "One for the Birds." Any children who would like one is asked to bring 35c to the next meeting to buy one. While the judging was being done, Mrs. Zegers had the children making wall plaques. She had prepared squares of masonite and had glued oval shaped pieces of yellow for a frame, then using various kinds of seeds they made different kinds of flowers for the picture. These were very attractive when finished The November 11th meeting will be a workshop in preparation preparation for the Christmas show. Now is the time to collect milk weed pods, beech leaves, wild cuember seeds, cones or anything else you think you might be able to use. Bring some of these to the next meeting when you will be given ideas and instruction. If you have any questions please phone Mrs. Zegers. The meeting closed by repeating the Junior Gardener's Gardener's Creed. Kirby News Kirby U.C.W. held their monthly meeting in the Sunday Sunday School room on Tuesday, October 14th. The president opened the meeting with a call to worship. Hymn 150 was sung followed by prayer and the Lord's prayer. Ruby Bryson gave the devotional on Thanksgiving followed by a hymn and prayer. Grace Reid read the minutes, roll call and Fellowship Fellowship of the Least Coin. The treasurers report was given by Barb Cochrane. The bazaar slated for November November 1st was discussed with final details to be left with the executive. Miss Marion McKelvery is sadly lunch to her family and friends following her funeral on September 20th. lch to her family and friends following her funeral on September 20 th. We were invited to the general meeting of the Orono U.C.W. on October 16th where Mrs. Ferris was the guest speaker. We were also invited ed to Port Perry on October 18th and to the Orono United Church for a special musical program on October 19th. On the evening of November 2nd a student, Susan Adair, will speak at Orono. It was moved by Neta anu seconded by Barb that we establish a fund for flowers. Katy Lowery took the study book on Chas. A. Millard, labour leader. Mission is caring for others and legislation legislation requires prompt and impartial settlement of strikes. strikes. What can we do as a group? Grace Reid, Mrs. A. Lowery Doris Morris and Leona Wilson attended the UCW meeting in Orono on October 16th. The ladies wefre busy at the church last week doing a quilt for the bazaar on November 1st. Mrs. Charlie Cooper of Orono passed away last Wednesday. The funeral was held from the chapel in Orono on Friday. Our sympathy goes to Mr. Cooper and the Greenwood family. The lovely flowers at Kirby Church on Sunday were in her memory. They were greatly appreciated. appreciated. Mr. Eugene Touchburn of Orono underwent surgery last week. We hope he is improving. improving. Also in hospital is Mrs. Mary Quantrill. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Harris visited his mother at Bestview Lodge, Oshawa on Sunday. Richard and Kim Harris had tonselectomies at Memorial Memorial Hospital last Thursday. Mrs. C. Lowery, Mrs. Dora Morris and Mrs. Ruby Bryson attended the Presbytery meeting meeting at Maple Grove on Monday with Rev. Gerald Brown guest speaker. 1 Holy Family of God was V theme for the day taken froii^ Ethesians. Overwintering tender plants Poem from Leskard THE HUNTER Drifting away are the sounds of the wild The sounds that once came from the wood Those that I heard when I was a child The sounds that were clear and good. But now as I sit on the back step I hear a gunshot loud and clear I run into the woods and get there in time To see the pathetic look of the deer. A hunter stands on the forest floor, With an ugly smirk on his face He struts away, proud and brave, In search of more life to erase. I dread the day when my children say Mommy, whats a deer? I'll just bite my lip, as I try to forget The gunshot that was loud and clear. Nellie Buckley Leskard. If you store your favorite plants properly over the winter, you 'will likely be assured of strong healthy plants the following year. "Many plants die after frost occurs," says R. F. Gomme, Ontario Ministry of Agricul- tre and Food horticulturist. "However, dahlias, begonias and gladiolus will bloom for many years if they are properly cured and stored indoors for the winter". Dig up dahlias carefully and remove most of the soil from their roots. After cutting off dead stems, air-dry the tubers for two to three days on your lawn. When the dahlia tubers are dried, they can be placed in plastic bags containing air holes, or in a box of dry sand or peat. Store them in a cool, dry location in the basement at about 4.5 degrees C (40 degrees F), "After digging up your tuberous begonias, remove most of the stems as these can cause decay that will spread into the tubers," advises Mr. Gomme. "Clean off the soil and store the begonias in flats or in a bag of dry peat moss." 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