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The Colborne Citizen Vol. 2, No. 25 Colborne, Ontario, Wednesday, June 19,1974. 15* Single Copy Plan %Vz million expansion Patti Learmonth ?7 M Scott Chapman Kevin Fergus Should children learn French at the public school level? The Northumberland and Newcastle board of education recently decided that French would be taught this fall to kindergarten children in public school in Cobourg. The parents of these children will be asked if they want their children to particpate in the program. The Citizen recently interviewed a number of Colborne Public School students and asked if they thought French should be taught at the public school level and if they would want to learn French. Sharon Chisholm, a grade five student, said they should learn French in public school. She noted she would like to learn the language. "i 1 Melanie Ball Patti Learmonth, grade six, said "i want to learn French." She noted French should be taught to public school students. Melanie Ball, grade five, commented, "I want to learn French because I like it." Scott Chapman, grade seven, agreed they shoud learn French in public School. "I want to learn French," he said, but couldn't think of any reasons why. Ross Kelly, grade six, said "We should learn French because it is a nice language and a lot of people speak it." Kevin Ferguson, grade five, agreed public school students should learn French because it "would help our education." Although six people cannot speak ofr all the students, it can be concluded that because all six were picked at random the students themselves want to learn French. Colborne Rotary Club The Colborne Rotary Club marks 25 years of service this month. Of 17 original members, four are still active in the club, which now numbers 34. A 25th Anniversary celebration is to be held at Blythwood Acres on Wednesday June 26. All present and past members, members of Coburg and Trenton Clubs, and their wives have been invited. Dr. John Best, charter president, will be attending. It is hoped that District Govenor Bob Blatson will attend. VIEWPOINT Service to the community and elsewhere has taken many forms over the years and a history of the club is being prepared. Original members were: John Best, president; DelbertMcLaughlin, vice-president; Charles Wood, secretary; Albert Dance, treasurer; Bert McManus, serg-eant-at-arms; Austin Hall, Hilton White, R.M.Bresee, Alf Dove, Directors; Nelson Davis, Bruce Spencer, Ted Chandler, Charles Rutherford, Derry Dwyer, Leonard Gordon, Alf Minaker and William Onyon. They deserve praise Cramahe township council and Colborne council derserve praise for the action they have taken regarding the proposed oil refinery. The area needs more industry if we hope to survive in this very industrial area of Ontario. A project of this type will create more jobs for area residents, increase the residents purchasing power and help the merchants in the area. The 250permanent employees working at the refinery will increase the population of the area by more then 800 considering wives and children. This is 50 percent of the population of Colborne. The refinery will not only create new industrial jobs, it willcreatejmore jobs in the stores and offices in trie town and township. We can now hope the township . and Colborne will get as much as they can from the refinery. The refinery management appears to be offering as many concessions as they can to the municipalities if the municipalities will let them build in the township and now is the time for the municipalities to take the Cramahe township council was approached Tuesday with a request bjfTriplex president Peter Davis for a zoning amemdment for a $500,000 expansion of the Triplex piant. The proposed expansion would entail the purchase of 20 acres of land and the erection of a new plant covering 20,000 square feet of space. The present Triplex factory, situated in Lakeport, employs 13 people, j "The number of jobs would double to 26 in one year and pollution would be at a 'minimal level", stated Davis. He did. 'however, indicate that "heat pollution" jwill be a constant worry. The spring water that will be used by the plant will be needed to cool the heated plastic material and thus return to the earth at a higher temperature. His figures show an average -increase of three degrees which is J substantially below the danger level, , which is 10 degrees. Mr. Davis was assured by council that his request for the rezoning was reasonable and that he may begin making arrangements with their pending approval in mind. Centennial tea draws exceptional attendance The United Church Women of Eden Church sponsored a Centennial Tea to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the church. The event took place at Dundonald Hall. This event was extremely well attended by the ladies and men of the surrounding communities of Colborne, Salem, Castle-ton, Brighton and Hilton. The president, Mrs. Whittaker welcomed the guests at the door. They then made their way to the bake table or to buy a centennial plate or cookbook, where the ladies in charge were kept busy. Lunch was served at small tables covered with white antique covers and decorated with a tiny vase of flowers. The many ladies taking part appeared in colourful centennial dresses with bonnets or hats to match, thus showing some styles worn in our grandmother's day. ' The hall was decorated with a great variety of antique articles and flowers. An autograph quilt made in the community many years ago and now the property of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mutton and many pictures brough back many memories to those who have reached the "Golden Age" and interest to those who are younger. During the afternoon tea was poured by Mrs. R. McRae of Peterborough assisted by Mrs. C. Goodrich, Mrs.'R.W. French and Mrs. H. Harnden of Colborne, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Blakely of Castleton, Mrs. Edmonston and Mrs. Mcintosh of Brighton and Mrs. S. Pearson of Salem and Mrs. Whittaker. Minor hockey mothers plan upcoming season The first meeting of the Mothers Auxilliary for Minor Hockey in Colborne was held at the Colborne town hall Officers elected at the meeting were vice president Joan Jones, secretary Adeline Ney and Treasurer Diane Lennox. The president, Gail Ferguson, who was elected at the last minor hockey meeting asked for volunteers to serve on a telephone committee to notify all mothers of activities taking place. Joy Gifford, Joyce Semlitch, Marg Covert, Peg Chaterson, Marlene Purdue, Doreen Bernier and Sue Jowstra offered their The ladies discussed ways of raising money for minor hockey which included a bake sale Bt the Trade Fair, running the canteen at Cliff Denny's Auction Barn on occasion and holding dances. There will be a "A Swap and Sell Sale" of hockey equipment at hockey registration time. Also under discussion were ways of helping the boys and girls by the purchase of team sweaters, trophies and catering to their hockey banquet. Included with the boys will be two girls teams this year. The mothers of these girls are urged to join the auxilliary. The next meeting is to be held on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. in the town hall. See new concept in summer fun The Recreation and Arena Committee of Colborne and Cramahe and the Ontario Sports and Recreation Branch under a Youth Action Program are presenting a new concept towards summer fun in 1974. Summer activity areas for children from kindergarten age to 16 will be North Cramahe- Castleton Public School, South Cramahe- South Cramahe Public School, Colborne west- Memorial Park and Colborne east- Parliament Street. The programs at each of these summer activity areas will be conducted by two leaders and will include active games, group games, individual games, singing games, arts and crafts, and special events such as tournaments and variety nights. The summer activities areas will operate from July 2 to August 16, 9:30 a.m. to ]3:30i p.m. daily. Another major program for the summer will be the Red Cross swimming classes. There will be afternoon classes at Little Lake for children in Colborne and South Cramahe and morning classes at K.B. Camp for children from Castleton and North Cramahe. The students will obtain instructions as pre-beginners, beginners, junior, intermediate and senior. To join the classes, the child must be five years or over as of July 1. The first course will begin on July 2 and the second course on July 29. Bus service will be provided to take the children to the various activity program areas and the swimming lessons. The Recreation and Arena Committee and Youth and Recreation Branch are also organizing a program which is designed to be held at the participants leisure. Final registration day for the bus routes [ will be June 26.