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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 2 Sep 1971, p. 11

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L c â€"aw} Watch For MORTGAGE RATES DOWN PAYMENTS THE HOME TEAM LOW "I got on base three times today People have to be educaâ€" ted and reâ€"educated into various vocations, _ Mr. Hougham said, since inâ€" dustry and business change making some jobs obsolâ€" ete. Elizabeth Sykes chosen for trip to Australia Elizabeth Sykes _ has been selected by the Watâ€" erloo Rotary Club as its exâ€" change student to Australia. Her departure date has not yet been named. * Mr. Hougham attacked the reluctance of Rotarâ€" ians to disseminate inforâ€" mation on their own ocâ€" cupations. He said one of the most serious problems in today‘s relations with youth is the lack of inâ€" formation on the challenge and opportunities in varâ€" ious vocations. Miss Sykes will be goâ€" ing to Geelong East, Vicâ€" toria. Walter Hougham _ was speaker at the club‘s regâ€" ular meeting last week. "‘THE FAIR" ELMIRA FALL FAIR THE BUTLERS _ @IW | September 2â€"6 (including Sunday) "There‘s More at the Elmira Fair" BILLY MEEK Just 15 minutes from the Conestoga Parkway 8 W t sz 13 n \CS «Y erpempemmmeas "Focus on the Countryside‘" Jerome was in Tronto to promote the Canada Fitâ€" ness Award programâ€" a plan that saw 531,473 young Canadians from 7 to 13 participate the first year. ‘‘We expect at least 2,â€" 000,000 will try the proâ€" gram this year (Sept. to June, 1972)", Jerome said. ‘"But when we tried it in Calgary at the Stampede, it was the 9 to 14â€"yearâ€"olds who turned out. The teenâ€" agers were really only inâ€" terested in the obstacle courses and other features where there was no strucâ€" ture:" Harry Jerome, _ Ron Stewart, and Petra Burka were sitting around a table, discussing their favorite topic sport. Jerome, the sprinter from Vancouver who came so close to winning at two of the three Olympics he enâ€" ‘"‘We just aren‘t motivatâ€" ing the kids, the teenagers. We have good coaching now, but the teenagers aren‘t participating. We need something new.‘ Ronnie _ Stewart, _ the elusive halfback of Ottawa Roughriders who showed the doubters that midget (5‘7") could successfully play pro football, was an attentive _ listener _ since he now is an assistant to John Munro, Minister of National Health and Welâ€" fare. The Fitness Award proâ€" gram is based on six fitâ€" ness â€" performance tests which give an overall picâ€" tered‘ was holding forth . Giant King Midway Monster Parade * Harness Racing Transâ€"Canada Hell Drivers Carl & Pearl Butler * Exhibits Galore Agricultural Competitions Flower Show Spectacular Stage Show Old MacDonald‘s Farm Band Pageant * Art Display Billy Meek * Pet Show MORE THAN EVER BEFORE! THE TRAMPCHAMPS ‘"‘The facilities are there â€"in fact, most Canadian cities have good facilities But they are not being used. The kids don‘t seem to want to be organized. "It‘s the reason for our poor showing in internaâ€" tional sports, particularly by men. When a kid reachâ€" es the age of 16, he doesn‘t want to take the time and discipline necessary for amateur athletics. ‘‘The coaching often is to ‘blame for losing a boy‘s interest. The same coach can‘t handle a 12â€"yearâ€"old, a 17â€"yearâ€"old, and a 21â€" yearâ€"old. They need diffâ€" ‘‘Hopefully, those who try the tests will be motâ€" ivated to try and improve their degree of performâ€" ance. All sport will benefit."‘ But Jerome was not to be distracted from â€" his central theme. promote the development of fitness and health aâ€" mong Canadian youth," said Miss Burka, who reâ€" presented Canada so well in world figure skating general physical condition. The six tests are oneâ€"minâ€" ute speed sitâ€"ups, standâ€" 50â€"yard run, and 300â€"yard ards set by the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education _ and Recreation, earn bronze, silver, or gold crests. ture of the boy‘s or girl‘s Don Hunt â€" _ Waterioo Chronicle, Thursday, September 2, 1971 11 This motivation factor, Jerome contends, is what is lacking in the Canadian fitness program as it now stands. \ erent coaching, different are doing it. So must Canâ€" But the future has to be bright if 2,000,000 do participate in the fitness program. That‘s more healthy youngsters . than in any period in Canada‘s history. At least one fedâ€" eral program is showing positive results. ‘"And it follows if we can get the 17â€"yearâ€"olds to use our athletic facilities, we will have a chance to make a better showing in international athletics. The two go together .‘ Roller Skating â€" Waterloo Arena Friday 8 PM â€" 10:30 PM Saturday and Sunday 2 PM â€" 4 PM z2 WATERLOO 4 WATERLOO i SERVICES BOARD Don‘t forget to visit the City of Waterloo Display at the Central Ontario Exhibition, Kitchener Auditorium, August 31 â€" Septemâ€" ber 6. appointment call. Senior Citizens Dropâ€"On Centre 579â€"1020. TREE GROUP â€" trip to Ontario Place September 15th 1971 Cost $2.25 and money for lunch or bring your own. Everybody welcome Volunteer Hair Dresser service free for Additional Hours at Board Office Sept. 8th and 9th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday Sept. 11th 9 a.m. to 12 noon. ; Any adult interested in coaching or assistâ€" ing please call Community Services Board office at 745â€"8441. Ages 12 years and under on Jan. 1, 1971 and 10 yrs. old on Sept. 1, 1971 Weight Limit 125 lbs. Fee $2.00 vice Board Office Corner of Albert and Duâ€" pont Sts. During regular office hours Monday to Friday August 30th to Sept. 3rd, Sept. 7th to Sept. 11th. REGISTER â€" At the Community Serâ€" PEE WEE LEAGUE ONL Y CITY OF WATERLOO DISPLAY ACTIVITIES HAIRâ€"DOS FOR SENIORS OF INTEREST TO SENIORS 25¢ with own skates SORRY NO SPECTATORS WATERLOO MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE a C Â¥ 3 ‘ea P * e T%E B 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. also Sunday & Labor Day 1: 00 to 10:00 p.m. WATERLOO BOWLING ‘‘Fun For Everyone" OoPEN BOWLING DAILY 14 Princess St. West Waterioo 742â€"9582 FAMILY BOWLING 25° 40¢ with own skates Lanes Ltd. Anytime per game

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