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il CHEVROLET B4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 8, 1994 139 Water Street & 6 High Street, Port Perry Written --_-- a8 Hn mm-------- PORT PERRY auto glass & trim nd. YF - Vv - INSURANCE WORK » SAVE wo WINDSHIELD Ss 0O°° Insurance Claim with most insurance companies with this coupon at time of purchase 985-8507 Port Perry 668-2003 Whitby On any one replacement 3 Locations ® Mobile Service All Work Guaranteed Brian Norrish Home-905-985-8997 Mobile-905-433-7351 Helge eloto Wol=To] [4 Diane Richardson Mobile-905-404-5254 SE Williams [E] Uxbridge | 852-3331 | 1-800-263-2000 Leasing all makes & models RR ss Rev. Charles Edgar Clarke BUICK | PONTIAC | GMC TRUCK | 852-3357 | 1-800-757-2004 | Reverend Charles Edgar Clarke passed away very peace- fully in the early morning hours of Oct. 1, surrounded by his wife Lila and three daughters Hel- en, Catherine and Fern, whom heloved dearly. Charles was born in Carbo- near, Newfoundland, Jan. 10, 1902, youngest son of Robert and Margaret Clarke. At age four, his family moved to Nova Scotia where his father was em- ployed at the Dominion Tar and Chemical Co. in Sydney. He re- ceived his education at the Whitney Pier Schools in Syd- ney, and attended St. Alban's Anglican Church where his fa- ther was the minister's warden. He was active in Young Peoples, Sunday School and Boys Choir. At age 16, Charles Jen his trade as a machinist and com- pleted it five years later. Upon 1ts completion, he never worked at this trade. He loved music and singing. He played several musical in- struments by ear, and took part in choirs and other musical groups. He left Sydney for Toronto, to enter the Salvation Army Theo- logical College where he gradu- ated in June 1925. Following graduation, he went to north- ern Ontario and remained with the Salvation Army for five e-E lect Marilyn PEARCE WARD 2 - COUNCILLOR years. In 1930, he was accepted by the United Church as alay min-° ister and was placed in north- ern Ontario on the Hunter- Clute Charge. Later he moved to White River, Webbwood, Mattawa and then to Catara- qui-Collins Bay Charge while he attended Queen's University Theological College in King- ston. After ordination, Charles served at Frankford-Batawa and later became Chaplain at Guelph Reformatory until 1960. From 1960-1974, he served at Dentonia Park United Church in East York until he re- tired. While in Toronto, he was elected as a school trustee and served on the East York School Board for 10 years. In 1975, Rev. Clarke and his wife Lila moved back to Prince Albert. He served at St. An- drew's United Church in Oshawa a short time and then for seven years served as the re- tired supply minister on the Manchester-Scugog Charge. Charles thoroughly enjoyed his work as a pastor and loved the Lord. He loved the Psalms and would be often heard quot- ing Psalm 103. He excelled in counselling. Kindness and un- derstanding of people and their Leadership & Experience Working for you Authorized by the CFO for Pearce Campaign ITS L IME FOR A CHANGE! needs in times of distress brought many to him. He was an active volunteer within the community and served in different offices in the lodges he attended. His win- ning personality, sense of hu- mor, and kindness endeared himself to many. Rev. Clarke was buried from Prince Albert United Church, with Rev. R. LePage giving a comforting message, along with other clergy members of the Oshawa Presbytery and Rev. Hans Scoutajan speaking of earlier years in Kingston and Frankford. Two family friends contribut- ed greatly to the service through music. Mrs. Myrtle Snelgrove selected and played a number of familiar hymns on the organ and accompanied Carolyn Tomlin with her two so- los "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's Prayer". The pallbearers were the five grandsons and a nephew: Brian and Gregory Murray, Paul and Aaron Chalifoux, Max Daigle and Bill Heayn, who walked on either side of the hearse to Pine Grove Cemetery, followed by relatives and friends. After the - commitment, Prince Albert UCW served re- freshments in the church hall. Truly a loyal soldier of Jesus Christ, Charles left his earthly abode for his eternal home in glory. He fought a good fight, he finished his course, and he kept the faith. FURNITURE REFINISHING & ANTIQUE RESTORATION CUSTOM FURNITURE & CABINETRY DEREK MAW & SON - BROOKLIN - 655-3683 CAROL SWITZER for PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE When last year's Grade 9 English tests showed 90% of the students were performing at an "adequate" or better level, a closer examination revealed that students passed because the standard was lowered. One professor concluded that the test was really at a Grade 7, not a Grade 9 level, and that the true story was that "less than half of Ontario Grade 9 Students achieved a C standing or better on a Grade 7 reading test." (WS Report and Toronto Star Oct/ 94) Even, Premier Bob Rae expressed concern that the students were not measured against a 'meaningful yardstick." (Canadian Statesman - Nov/9%4 Interprovincial testing shows Grade 3 students scored at the 47th percentile in spelling and comprehension. Grade $ students tested at a 45th percentile. The national norm being 51%. In the past many people thought the school system was too rigid in its' teaching of basic skills and knowledge. As a result, the Ministry encouraged CREATIVITY and a "child- centred" movement began, with new methods of "play-learning," "whole-language" and "inventive-spelling." Consequently, many children are inept when it comes to basic skills in written communication and simple arithmetic and many cannot read at a level appropriate to their age. While creativity is important, we have swung too far in one direction, and if elected I would work to see a balance restored, priority given to teaching the BASIC, "core-subjects" with emphasis on a PHONICS-BASED READING PROGRAM, as reading is integral to learning. Understanding Letter-sound connection will allow the young student to decode the word phonetically. READING IS NOT A GUESSING GAME. Regular Board-Wide Evaluation of Student achievement in each grade and subject area will alert teachers to remedial needs and prevent children from "slipping through the cracks." TESTING the basics is as important as TEACHING them and REPORT CARDS should adequately indicate their marks. Every student should be guaranteed that he/she will not graduate from the system without being able to read, write, spell correctly, and have basic math skills. Our 368 million dollar budget should be able to deliver this service. Authorized by the C.F.O. for the Carol Switzer Campaign