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ix clarke students are Ontario scholars Anne Clark 86.3 six graduting students at Clarke High School have attained the distinction this year of being Ontario scho- lars. The six obtained a percentage of eighty or better. The school had an enrol- ment of fourty-seven in the year five level with the six being Ontario scholars. Anne Clark headed the Clarke students with 86.3 percent followed by Lydia Groot with 85.2, Blain Moffat with 84.5, Richard Bunting with 83.8, Diana Hazelden with 83.5 and John deWitt with 81.5 percent. Clarke High school has always had a good representa- tion of their graduating class as Ontario scholars and this year has been no excepting at Clarke. Three Newcastle wards being considered The four municipalities in this area which will comprise the Municipality of Newcastle under the Regional system on January lst, 1974 are now endeavouring to establish a system of wards for the new municipality. The first joint meeting of the municipalities was held last week and it is understood that these four centres are to make their wishes known this week on the boundaries of three wards in the entire new area of the Municipality of New- caslte. It is also understood that if agreement cannot be reached that the Province will establish the wards. Although nothing is settled consideration is being given to the establishment of Darling- as a ward, Bowmanville a second ward and the present municipalities of the New- castle and Clarke as the thrid ward in the new municipality. It has also been voiced that north Darlington and north Clarke could be one ward while south Clarke and New- castler along with a part of south Darlington could be another with Bowmanville and a portion of west Darling- ton the third ward. It is understood that one regional councillor will be elected from each of the wards. These councillors will serve both on the regional council and the area munici- pal council. A further council- lor will be elected from each ward who will serve only on the muncipai couneil. A myor will be elected on a general basis over the .three wards (the whole area municipal- ity). Clarke Council was to have considered the ward system at their meeting last Tuesday and to file their recommmend- tion during the week. The returning officer for the elections for both the area Continued page 3) I~ . ........ VOLUME 37, NUMBER 25 Kindergarten french program considered Lydia Groot 85.2 Blain Moffat 84.5 Richard Bunting 83.6 Diana Ilazelmen 83.5 John DEWitt 81.5 COBOURG TO MAKE FURTHER EFFORT FOR AMIALGANMATION WITH H AMILTON TOWNSHIP Following a complete rejec- tion from Hamilton Township to amalgamate with Cobourg the council of Cobourg is to endeavour again to interest their neighbouring Township in amalgamation with the Town. Hamilton flatly rejected the first overture feeling that Cobourg was being too dicta- torial in their approach to Hamilton. A number of the Cobourg councillors felt that Hamilton had to face the facts that amalgamation was coming either on a voluntary basis or through legislation from the government of Ontario. At its next meeting, the Northumberland-Durham Board of Education will con- sider the desirability and feasibility of teaching French in Kindergarten and grade one. The matter was brought up at last night's Board meeting by Dr. Ian Wilson, who feels that the trustees should give serious consideration to the introduction of French at the lowest level of school. A complete discussion of the matter will be held at the July 19 meeting of the Board, but several members expressed enthusiasm for the idea at last night's meeting. AI Strike, trustee from Bowmanville said, "If it's grantable then we should take advantage of the grants". Dr. Wilson suggested that the Board also look at the overall picture of Canada when discussing the matter, but he said that there are many ramifications to the motion which should be con- sidered by trustees before they come to the next meeting. On June 12, 1973, Thomas Wells, Minister of Education in Ontario established a min- isterial committee to develop improved curriculum and techniques for teaching Fren- ch to the English - speaking students of Ontario. The committee will also review the aims and objectives of French language in the schools. In 1969 there were over 464,000 English-speaking children taking French in elementary schools but in 1972, there were about 580,000. Therefore the percentage of elementary school students taking French had rigen from 32 percent to 41 percent. A different statistical pic- ture was evident in the secondary schools. In 1970 over 45 percent of the total enrollment of English-speak- ing students were studying French, but in 1972 that percentage had dropped to 37 percent. The Minster noted in his speech that the province provides additional funds to school boards offering French language programs. "Under the federal-provincial prog- ram of co-operation for the development of bilingualism in education, Ontario received $15.5 million in 1972, and paid $17 million in additional gra- nts to the school boards. The Minister indicated that it is very difficult for schools to teach children to be fluently bilingual, but the schools can establish a sound basis for language skills. Two problems which the, Minister pointed out are that the teachers of French are not usually people whose first language is French and that English-speaking children rarely have the chance to meet and mingle with French speaking children. These are the sort of problems which Mr. Wells, Ministerial committee will look into and report on to the legislature of Ontario. Local hydro ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th, 1973 commission to Kendal boy competes coninue underin summer games w il if __ 5 4 regiun sysiem Although all municipal cou- neils and Police trustees are non existant due to Regional government as of January lst, Continued page 4 Outgoing teachers' president discuss modern education The Northumberland-Durh- am district of the Ontario Public School Men Teachers' Federation has elected Willi- am Petingill of Brighton Public School as their Presi- dent for the forthcoming year. Two men from this area will fill key posts in the Federation John Veldhuis from New- tonville P.S. will serve as the First Vice President and Jim Kirkaldy from Cartwright Central P.S. will be the Secretary-Treasurer. Outgoing President, Wally Pitt, the Principal of South Courtice Public Sehool, had ENJOY BAR B-Q PORK PARTY Teachers of the Orono Public School and their spous- es enjoyed a Pork Bar B-Q party last Thursday at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Don Staples. Mr. Staples, breeder and producer of pork put on his chef's cap to barbecue a whole pig which dressed out at 35 pounds. Chef Don states the only problem was the last afternoon pourdown which cut a half hour off the barbecue process. The piglet was on the s~pit from il a.m. to around 4;00 in the afternoon. some thoughts to offer on education. The South Courtice Princi- pal indicated he feels the solution to the drop-out prob- lem being experienced in the high schools must begin in the public schools. The primary and junior years are the most important of all in establish- ing the necessary academic framework and more import- antly, in instilling the desire to learn. "By the time a student reaches the senior public school grades, he should be capable of "self-propulsion," he said. Pitt feels that all teachers who aspire to being "profess- ional educators" must be sensitive to the children as individuals. "If you see a problem developing, you check it out," he stressed. If a teacher is stymied by the problems of any youngster he or she can and should go to the other teachers and the Board's consultants for help. The new system of public school education is striving to achieve individualized pro- grams for the students. This does not mean 30.different programs for 30 pupils. Pitt explained, but rather individ- (Continued page 3) happenings... WATER FLOWS - Sunday around noon water was flowing out of the ground from the eight-inch water main which runs from Mill Street east to Curvply's north plant. The main broke in front of Harvey Quinn's residence which is the third break in this area has had since the installation of the main in 1965. The fire department were called to turn-off the water and repairs have been made. SWIMMING LESSONS UNDERWAY - Although Monday was a holiday it made no difference to the Orono Water Safety program which received some 325 young swimmers in their program. The program will continue for three weeks followed by examination for all age groups. The park becomes a busy place while the program is in operation. ITS TO-NIGHT - The Orono and Area Chamber of Commerce hold their Beef Bar B-Q tonight, (Wednesday) at the Orono Park. Serving starts at 6.00 o'clock and includes a wholesome menu. Enjoy not only the food but the friendly atmosphere of the community. You can purchase your ticket at the Bar B-Q. SOMETHING MISSING THIS YEAR The Main Street of Orono lacks this year the flower boxes which have in the past been a part of the summer scene within the Village. We are sure this has been an oversight by the Chamber who have seen to it that the boxes were placed out every spring and taken in during the taii. Lets take care of them and see that they are out next summer with an added zeal. Jim Brennan an outstanding athlete at Clarke High School was given the opportunity to compete in the Ontario Sum- mer games which were held in Oshawa over the past week- end. Mr. Lynn Lowery, phys-ed teacher at the school stated that Jim was well qualified to 2ompete in the games and. that in a couple of years could be an outstanding athlete in competition. Mr. Lowery said that the young Clarke athlete age sixteen would be competing in the high hurdles against older and more experienced com- petitors over the week-end.He felt that Jim would be the youngest competitor at the games. Jim placed fourth in the 110 metre high hurdles with a time of 14.7. The winning time was 13.9. He was competing against the best in Ontario which had been choosen at area meets ac- roos the country. The high hurdles measure 3'3" from the ground and as well all game events in Oshawa were for athletes 18 years of age and under. The winners of each event will compete in the Canada games later this summer in British Columbia. Breakfast uptown Sat. Its breakfast uptown this Saturday morning when the Orono Firefighters dish out their annual pancake break- fast at the Orono Fire Hall. Proceeds go to Muscular Dystrophy and breakfast with pancakes, sausage, etc is all only 1.00. "Faith in song" slated for Orono Five Churches in the Orono area are sponsoring a "Faith In Song" outing to be held in the Durham Central fair grounds in Orono. The five participating chirches are, Orono, Kirby, Kendal, Shiloh and Newtonville. The event is being held on Sunday, July 15th at 2.00 p.m. The program is solely musi- cal, both instrumental and with a massed choir from the five churches. The massed choirs will be conducted by Mr. Doug Dew- ell with the choir leading in the group singing whîch is plan- ned for the-audience. Ip addition to the choir a nuieher of musical selections will be provided by talented artists in the area. Mr. van Hamburg of R.R. Orono will provide quitar selections as will Ralph deJonge and his group of singers from Orono. Also included in the prog- ram will be the talented Rev Gerald Hoffsteter and his accordian as well as a talented duo from Newtonville of Ed. Hoad 'and Bill Bickle both playing trumpets. Everyone is urged to attend this outing in Orono to enjoy the talented program of mu- sic. .Mr. R. Dickson states there will be no sermon and that the program will be basically musical. Plans jelling for fair at Orono The Durham Central Agri- cultural Society who annuall'y promote their fair at Orono has made final arrangements for the Saturday evening program. The program will take two directions, one at the fair- grounds in Orono and the .other in the form of a dance in Mie Newcastle Community 1-all. The program at the fair- grounds in Orono is to take the form of a "Circus Variety Night" with a grandstand show provided for those in attendance. The program will include circus numbers as well as trained dogs, clowns and specialty acts. The even- ing is being billed as 'family entertainment' The program starts at 8.00 p.m. The second part of the program takes place in the Newcastle Community Hall where Ted Koss and his Cavaliers will provide music for a dance. The price of admission has been set at $4.00 per couple. Bar privileges will also be available.