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Barrie Examiner, 17 Jan 1969, p. 3

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Mg gm mamam OOUNTY EDUCATION dire ector Jack Ramsay left last night addressed the Barrie Builders Association Here Mr Ramsay chats with asso EDUCATION omncroa elation president Jack Stollar Examiner Photo Complains News Reports The newly appointed direct or oi education for Slmcoe County told an audience of builders and suppliers last night that one of the tasks facing the regional organization was clearing up misconceptions caused by slanted reporting In marathon session during which he spoke for 30 minutes and answered questions from the floor for is minutes Jack Ramsay said that accusations of empire building laid against the school board by county newspap ers were unfounded and totally incorrect They have one reporter down there at the Barrie Examiner Ie grumbled who knows only one thing and that is to add up salary figures as we add on staf The money being spent on sal aries for the new board this year is no more than that spent last year We only hope it is being spent more efficiently what they shou to realize down there while theyre busy adding is that before the new system came into effect the same money was being laid out by the same people Mr Ram say receives $30000 year Mr Ramsay touched on voca tional training during his speech as well as school discipline and organisation hippies student un rest buildings hiring of teach erssmoking rooms in schools apd the recently announced ex tension of the school year Iln order to run this regional administration efficiently said Mr Ramsay the elected board must hirt staff was appointed Dec 23 and since then several other appoint ments have been made he said Iiy next September the student load will have increased by 000 We have hired five new business officials and you may agree well need few more Is this empire building as the Orillia Pocket and Times sug gcsted No it is not Mr Ramsay was speaking to the Barrie Builders Association at dinner meeting at River Garden Restaurant north of Barrie Our one and only aim in can solidating school administra tion he said is to ensure equal opportunity of education of everyone in the This was not the case under the old system Quality of teachers schoolond programs was not equal We now are aware that we were inefficient We are now be coming eflident he said If you dont like what the board is doing or the way it is doing it then vote the members out in the next election and choose new ones The task of school board must change said the director from nuts and bolts concern in running the schools to actually hiring people who are better qualified to do it for them Board members should not have to choose colors oi paint or decide to buy new furniture or shovel show off walks he said The pill is causing levelling off in the population increase in the county said Mr Ram say But the influx of new re DISTRICT WEATHER Overemphclsize Salaries sidents from outside will keep us growing There is no doubt that we will soon be building more schools When asked about student un rest Mr Ramsay said that only few students are really no happy with the extension We taught them to commun icate he said so now we cant tell them to strut up Some of them are thinking and taking responsible action When asked whether or not be approved of smoking rooms for students he said We know smoking is health hazard er to fell the students about this in health class Should we then spend money on an area where students can im ril their healthl He announced that the board has hired an architect whose name will be released later The director went on to ques tion the need for YMCA in city like Barrie Why cant the pools be in the be open to the public once the school day is over Some progress in community use of school is being made here he noted Last summer two out of Barries three high schools were in constant use and efforts are being made to pur chase park land adiacent to school property Taxpayers said Mr Ramsay are going to have to be gener ous and patient It will be year or so bet fore significant changes btcorm evident he said Predict Mild Weekend Saturday willbemostiyclou Windsor London Hamilton dy and mild in the Barrie area with winds light and drizzle ending tonight The forecast calls for low tonight of 15 and high Saturday of 34 Noon temperature outside The Barrie Examiner was 38 Synopsis Slightly cooler wea ther will spread eastward across Ontario today but no significant clearing is expected Cloudy mild weather will continue over southern Ontario Saturday but northern regions will be sunny and little cooler WEST AND EAST get snow Snow is forecast for British dor andparfs of the marie Columbia and southern Alber Torunto Lake St Clair Lake Erie Lake Huron Niagara lféstern Lake Ontario Southern Georgian Bay Mostly cloudy and mild today and Saturday Occasional drizzle today Winds light Eastern Lake Ontario Halie burton Mostly cloudy and mild today and Saturday0ccasional light snow or freezing drizzle today Winds light Sault Ste Marie North Bay Bay Timagami Algoma White James Bay Mostly cloudy with few soowllurries today Satur ta and eastern Quebec Leora times today Very cold wen Throughout Barrie Area day sunny and little cooler Winds westerly 15 today light Saturday Montreal Ottawa Cloudy with occasional snow today Saturday yaiiable cloudiness Mild Winds ig Forecast temperatures Low tonight Itin Saturday Windsor Toronto Petedtorough Owen Sound Timmins assesses ssanmaaa thcr still grips the prairie pro4 vinces Figrnes indicate expec matter of fact we pay teach school buildings he said and TI HARRIS EXAMINER EMT JANUARY 11 196 or our lulu Report if you were city hall em ployee in Barrie over the last year chances are you felt little overworked Departmental reports rub rallied to Ald Robert indicate that In all areas over the part year the workload at city hall has increased and much of the problem out be attributed to paperwork To keep up with the work volume In 1969 it will be nee ernry to have the staff work overtime to keep ahead of many applications information to the Ontario Municipal Board etc More and more prper work is required with each new Ip plicatlon to the board and this becomes more involved with the many zoning applications and bylaws that could apply raid Vity Clerk Ben Strsughln In his report Partridge the citys as rersmmt commissioner says am hopeful that it will be possible to complete our reas sessment with our remaining staff This can only be accomp lished by the continual full cooperation of the staff and their willingness to put in much overtime The treasury department re port reads The staff is put ting ln numerous hours of live errlme and has sufferred many disruptions In their normal workload LARGE INCREASE The welfare department ex perienceda large increase in the number of applications for welfare and considerable extra work great deal of extra work is brought from the Coun ty Welfare Office being In Bar rie and countyresidents either getting mixed up in the addres sea in making application or de llberateiy trying to rolled in both places report on that department says And so the reports of over time and long hours mount up from the public works depart Workload Up Show with record anoaralia thls win fer rcaaon to Ken Pod acc retary of the planning board who says he has pm in more than fat hour overttmo In the past year Applications to the rink uni mitten of adlumnent thlt MI through tha planning board off lce have lncreuodfrom In 1961 to 16 last yen be laid Plans of subdivision Manit bed to the board have increased from five to 11 In the some time period he said while the amber at subdivision approve als granted in the last year was listed at fivecompared to one in the preva year No figures on rezoning applt cations were available bra Mr Peck said they had increased significantly JOB EVALUATION The city is completing lob evaluation on all civic anploy ees study underwayby Dr Brown In lndepehde ent management consultant is expected to be finished within the next few months Dr Brown earlier advised the city on applicants to replace former city Manager Walter Glgg who resigned last July to take post with Georgian College The consultant recom mended the new City Ahlnls trator system which was adopt ed last November and the up pointrnent of Tamblyn to replace Mr Gigg ilk report will go to the citys general government committee before It is reviewed by city council He may suggest chm ges in salary schedules and ad ditional employees The report of the city clerk asked that deputy clerk be appointed to give him assist ance The clerks department also requires an additional sec mtnry The welfare department has asked for an additional full MISS PAT CLEMENCE Gr and teacher in Bola Mus koka and Donald Cooper By NICKOLA BUFFEY Examiner Staff Reporter Did you know that loads frogs rabbits and kangaroos can be classified together in tiresome animal family Aclt cording to Donald Cooper Ontario Tcnehors Federation science consultant elementary school students classified them that way becalse each of them hops Andthey were right This is sample of new teaching technique developed by the Ontario institute for studies in Education which is design as to encourage teaming by do During the 1968 69 school ment who have had to contend Students on passed examid ations held recentlyj in Barrie by the Royal Conservatory of Toronto are listedin order of merit Grade Theory Form Hone ors Theresa Keogh Grade Theory History First Class Honors Helen Brydges Grade Theory Harmony Pass Anne Ramsay Alexan dra Cameron Grade Theory History First Class Honors Mary Hay Pauline Warnica Tholt mas Shephard Jane Srigley Jane Campbell Deborah Leach equal Grade Theory History lion ora Rosemary Robson Wayne wears Susan Charters Grade Theory Pass Mary McRuer Grade Rudiments First Class Honors Alice Croft FILM CLIPS History many specialized films for any individual or groups There are wlll order the films for you and ted high temperatures today GP wirephotol National Film Available Through Library The Barrie public library film service not only has an excel lent selection of films onhand lo the llbraxt but also can order many sources for these films the most popular beingthe Na tional Film Board of Canada Their catalogues are available at the Library Approximately two weeks notice is required to ob taln them The film librarian look after returning them Mem bers of our film service can ob tain these films free of charge except for the postage As supplement to its regular catalogue the National Film Hoard has published Films On The Family Films on all as pects of family life are con tained in this catalogue There is section on religion and the family containing such features as Wedding Day showing the difference in wedding ceremon Ies in Canada Brazil and Ni geria and The Hutterites film which takes you on rare visit to Hutterite colony in Al berta and lets you observe the daily life of the community The chapter on Health and the Fame in nu station AT Announce Music year workshops for elementary school science teachers through out Ontario are being taken over by the Ontario Teuchcrs Fed eration professional organ ization and governing body of the provinces 90000 teachers The second phase of one of these workshops was concluded this afternoon at St John Viad ney School The first phase was atour day session in October 1968 three month interim period be tween sessions was designed to allow teachers to experiment with the programs in their own schook The second phase of the work shop lasliog two days was to enable teachers to discuss new ideas and to resolve any pro blem which might have risen Mr Cooper emphasized the importance of the teacher act ing as guide not directorl during science experiments in the classroom As one teacher attending the workshop said We set down the problem and let the stu dents come up with their own conclusion This method Mr Cooper time field worker Brenda Rumney Susan Davies Joanne leSage Marianne McKeona Betty Mothery Michael Minna Robert lor equal Elaine McKen Catherine Wilson equal Elaine Archer Rick Legear equal Patricia Wait Grade Rudiments Honors John Forster Marilyn Marquis Marilyn Morrison Cae rolyn Stilton equal Ross Mll roy Susan Peacock equal Margo Hamilton Janice Osborne Jeffrey Simmons Grade Rudiments Pass Stephen Morrison Sheila Jacobs Kathryn Arnold Eric Miller Grade Rudiments First Class Honors Lynn Handy Susan Rupert Coulson John Ramsay Erik Swed berg JoAnn Nelson Miro slawn Marut Grade Rudiments Honors Cynthia McGrath Wendy Prince Install Officers 0f Signet Chapter oi Watson was installed last Tuesday evening as First Principal of the Signet Chapter Number 34 Royal Arch Masons of Canada Other officers installed for 1969 are Robertson sec ond principal Campbell third principal Cunning ham irrunedinte past principal Ruddick treasurer Coulter scribe say scribe eW rick director of ceremonies White principal sojourner Dean senior sojourner Cerstvell junior Sojourner Styles outer guard Buffy fourth veil Camp bell third veil Showdon sec Board Movies ily has films such us Why Wont Tommy Eat dealing with the problanofchildrcn who wont eatand also Profile of Problem Drinker which looks at the insecurities andmotiva tions that cause man to lean on alcohol In addition there are films on youth mental health housing the employed mother commun ication betaseon generations and various su iects One of their more popular and Omsk films of interest to many youth groups in the area is lonely Boy This is the story of pop ular singer Paul AnkauFrom obscurity in Ottawahe became the idol of millions He is seen from both sides of the footlights and Interviews with him and his manager reveal what they think of it all It you wish more information CANADAS INDIAN HERITAGE The Bahals of Canada invite youtoparticipate in an event honoring Canadas lndian People on any of these films or others please Contact the fle librarian sumhz Ian17 no Knish Barrio YMCA sNowaouNnt Auditorium AN OASIS No paimtreea no figs and 1no sand is TA Now snare Featured Speaker curse WHITE own The Indian Religion Films FDR SPRING Circle of the Sun 3mm HEAL Ancient Cos urns ammo fndians of the Canadian North tpainhngs by JohnGouldI INDIAN LEGEND DANCES Refreshments Bahai Fireside pm YMCA All are Welcome tbebind the Legion Hall Houra Mon to hi 300 pm to 000 pm Sat luouam to Slutpm Men Women tr Students Sauna Massage Lamps Gym Phone ml or 2231501 OTF seierice consultant king ston are discussing charts and equipment used by teachlt Adopt New Approach To Science Teaching said places the students in position where they have to think about the problem anal yze it and solve it When Mr Cooper was asked Builder Claims Council Action Was Not Legal The president of the Barrie Builders Association Jack Stol lar last night accused City Hall of illegal operations in resent dealing with builders Mr Stollar cited case where builder had gone to the com mittee of adjustment with pro posal and had it approved When the proposal came before coun ctl it was reiected Mr Stollar did not name the builder believe some of the things that go on up there are illegal promise to keep on eye on things up there in the future Mr Stollar urged the mem hers oi the association at their meeting to keep close watch on the new zoning bylaw cur renUy being drafted tihnal contract carpeting Haugafelt isunheliavable Heugafelt wa reduced oneered kitehe Available in qualities 106 Napier VFIRST IN BARRIE the Evolutionary HEUGATILE Cgrpet Watch this typical installation maintenance demonstration OHeugafelt cuts installation CDSISIADSclaidHellgalelt re quires no adhesives no underpadding no tiresomenreas uring Save time and labor 0Hotating is mlclusiveiwith Heugnfelt When most conven wnrnbeyond repair tough dur able Heugafelt carpet squares in high traffic areas can be simply rotated to any part of the room Traffic paths are out it has revolutioniredcomme Ask us for free information and demonstration No obligation Our Name ls Your Guarantee atoms CLEANING SERVICE ers attending the science work shop at St John Vianncy School Examiner Photo if he used or recommended nsl ing to Lhooks he solidly stab ed Na and then added We dont care if students read text books but not ill class or duringi experimentation Were conceran cd with how the student thinks This promotes respect and con1 fldonce in the child for his own ability to reason analyze and solve W0IEIILI1€S reported the plflerrtd students who have been taught the method because during the past few years we have observed that these stird dens have superior skills in their ability to take the iniLIo five for their activities to ob serve describe and interpret to select and direct their own in depth studies to develop concepts from their observsfi tions to accept challenge to pursue it and learn from success or failure and the ability tos make use of the many resourced materials available Teachers generally said uteri thought students taught undér the workshop method hada skills which permitted them to attain far higher level of chlevement than the teachers had been able to expect pre viously ll oHeugafelt shrugs off hurns and stainsthat ruin conventional carpeting When serious damage oc curs such as acid square is simplyvreplaced no patching cutting or matching is on ial carpeting and stallations Heugafelts deep pile provides an acoustical barrier that hasmadeEorn mereiai application in schools hospitals churches offices and libraries fact in bver countries Heugafalt makes roomso quiet no one will you changegyour mindabout contract carpa ng nnno different entire 7287I33

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