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Poet at Canadian Poet Joy Kogawa entertained an audience at the Midland Library, Monday night with readings from her books the latest of which are The Splintered Moon and A Choice of Dreams and Jericho Road. The visit Strong easterly winds play havoc with area power Strong easterly winds played havoc with power service in the Midland area Thursday morning The Penetanguishene offices of Ontario Hydro were flooded with calls early in the morning reporting the disruption of power services library was sponsored jointly by the library and the Georgian Bay Regional Library System and the League of Canadian Poets. throughout the North Simcoe region. At approximately 6 a.m., power service to much of Midland was Declining enrolment being felt effects According to John McCullough, chairman of the Area Three Com- mittee of the Simcoe County Board of Edueation, the effects of declining-enrolments are beginning. to be felt in area schools. At Wednesday night's meeting of the SCBE, Mr. McCullough explained that the school board as a whole, will soon begin to take a serious look at the problem of declining enrolments, and that the Area Three Committee, which is' responsible for schools in the Midland pehinstla@ area, has already begun some preliminary disussions on the matter. The purpose of the discussions, Mr. McCullough said, is to prepare the school board for an expected decrease in student enrolments, so that existing school facilities can be adapted to practically serve the educational needs of smaller student populations "We are beginning to look at the alternatives that are available to the board, so that we aren't faced with some of the unfortunate effects of declining enrolments already being felt by some boards in the province," Mr McCullough said. Some of the more ob- vious effects of declining enrolments, he explained, Use The Classified are surpluses of teaching staff and classroom space, which is no longer occupied Also, since provincial funding of schools is to a large extent, based upon per capita student grants, alterations in the existing funding schemes will probably become necessary He suggested as an indication of the kind of solution sought by the board to the enrolment problem, a redefining of school area boundaries in the county. At present, he said, there are 129 por- table classrooms in use in Simcoe County If enrolments decrease as some analysts have predicted, an altering of school boundary areas might be considered, so that classroom space within school buildings could be fully utilized, and the portables closed. The SCBE learned also at the Wednesday night meeting, that Director Jack Ramsay is nearing completion of a study into declining enrolments in Simcoe County, and that his report will 'soon be made available. SCBE chairman Lloyd Fletcher suggested that the board hold a special meeting in the near- future to deal with Ramsay's report, and to discuss the question of declining enrolments. Staff photo halted, as wind blew a branch from a tree on Fourth Street across a hydro line. Ontario Hydro crews located the problem, and by 7:30 power was_ restored throughout town. Power service to outlying areas was also affected by the high winds. At 7:45 a tree fell across power lines on the Third Concession of Tay township, resulting in a blackout along the Old Fort Road, Concession 4 of Tay, and Concession 3 and 4 of Medonte town- ship. Power was restored to the area at ap- proximately 9:30 a.m. The high winds not only disrupted hydro service, but also caused damage to rural properties. A barn owned by Brian Jones of Concession 3 Tay township had its roof lifted by the winds, and driving on rural roads became: dangerous, asin many spots downed trees and branches littered the roadway. At press time weather forecasters had issued a storm warning to Ontario Heya dene0 ion Penetanguishene, for- etelling of winds in excess of 100 km per hour. 288 King St., in the walkway sect" WINTER lass FRAMES 50 styles to choose from 95 When you have your prescription filled here. Shop early while the selection is at its best. HURONIA OPTICAL KYA 526-8404. Rotary starts safety film library program The Midland Rotary Club, in conjunction with community spirited in- dustries and individuals has embarked upon a program to establish a safety film library for use by Midland, Penetanguishene and area schools, and the Midland detachment of the OPP. At its regular luncheon meeting Wednesday, the club received a cheque for the first two such films from Kindred Industries Limited general manager Herb Dejong. The Rotarians also were provided with an introduction to the film library service by Midland police Constable Dan Gilbert, who along with Constable Marcel Dorion conducts the school; safety program for the Midland Police Department. Constable Gilbert explained that the film library service will be of significant use to area schools and police forces. Once fully in operation, he said, the film library will represent a _ valuable resource centre for the various safety programs underway in the Midland area. An early issue of one of the films donated by KIL was shown at the lun- cheon. Entitled "'The Day the Bicycles Disap- peared"', the film depicts an imaginary situation where all the bicycles in a small U.S. town organize and go on_ striuke, demanding that children obey the rules of safe cycling. Until these demands are met, the [DWARDs of Midland bicycles contend, they will not allow themselves to be ridden. In ex- pressing the demands of the bicycles, the film points out various dangerous riding habits children often un- thinkingly fall prey to. After the film con- cluded, Constable Gilbert explained some aspects of the Midland Police Department's safety program. He noted that the department plans to resume its annual bicycle rodeo in the spring. To be held in a central location in Midland, the rodeo will be an one day affair, at which local youngsters can have their riding ability tested, and submit their machines to a mechanical fitness examination. As an in- centive to attending the rodeo, prizes will be awarded to the best drivers. Constable Gilbert explained that although promoting safe street conduct is the prime goal of the Midland safety program, the department is also involved in other areas of public education. For instance, next month it will be conducting hazardous products seminars in local schools, and has participated in the past with the OPP in holding vandalism education programs. The department, Constable Gilbert also explained, is always willing to offer its services to any group that approaches it. Constable Gilbert pointed out that an annual grant of $700 from Midland Council and donations from private individuals and service clubs fund the police department's safety programs. He also pointed out that there are laws which most people do not realize exist governing the road habits of non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles. For example, any cyclist over 16 years of age who is apprehended going through a stop sign is assessed a $28 fine. If the cyclist is a juvenile, his or her parents are contacted by the police and are informed of the child's unsafe habits. The whole purpose of the safety program, Constable Gilbert pointed out is to prevent un- necessary injury or death to area youngsters - tragedies which can be avoided with the in- culeation of simple to learn and easy to practice safety habits. Community Calendar Saturday, January 28 -- Huronia Crafts Guild Workshop - 'Ceintures Flechés'"' January 28 and 29 from 12 - 4:00 p.m. Registration phone 549-8233. Huronia Crafts Guild 63 Burke St. Penetanguishene. Saturday, January 28 -- Nottawasaga Recreation Club and Wasaga Chamber of Commerce Winter Jamboree Dance in aid of Crippled Children will be held at Wasaga Stars Arena on Saturday, January 28. Tickets are available at the door or call Wasaga Chamber of Commerce at 429-2247 or Cory Scott at 429-5668. Saturday, January 28 --Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Archer of Elmvale wish to invite relatives, friends, and neighbours on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, January 28 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Best wishes only. Saturday, January 28 --The Annual Ball for the Midland District Shrine Club will be held at the Country Mill on Saturday, January 28 with a full course dinner at 7:00 p.m. and dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are available from any Shrine club member or by phoning 526-2227, 526- 6221, 526-2813 or 526-6481. Proceeds are toward the work for crippled children. Saturday, January 28 -- The Midland District Shrine Club will hold its An- nual Ball at the Country Mill. Full course dinner at 7:00 p.m. Dancing from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Music by The Varitone Four. Dress optional. Prizes. Tickets available from any Shrine Club member, or telephone 526-2227, 526-6221, 526-2813 or 526-6481. Proceeds toward the work for crippled children. Sunday, January 29 --St. Mark's anglican Church vestry pot-luck supper and meeting will be held on Sunday. Supper will be at 6:00 p.m. with rolls and beverages supplied. The meeting will be at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, February4 -- A Valentine Dance at the Wyebridge Community Centre, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to the music of the Varitone IV. You may get tickets by calling 361-1032 or 361-1477. Monday, February 6 --C.B.O. General Meeting is being held at 8 p.m. at Surf in Balm Beach. Tuesday, February 7 --Annual Pancake Supper, St. Mark's Anglican Church Parish House, corner Third and Easy Streets, from 5 to 7 p.m. Pancakes, sausages, desserts, beverages. Admission at the door. Friday, February 10 -- The Teen Club is having a Valentine Dance at the Surf in Balm Beach from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. All teenagers 12 years and up are welcome. Saturday, February 11 --Valentine's Dance will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Midland on Saturday, February 11 from 9 p.m. to1a.m. sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 80. Music by the Nocturns of Barrie. Lunch and Spot Prizes. Proceeds are toward equipment for the Huronia District Hospital. For tickets and information, call any Auxil. member or phone Lila McPeake, 526- 6787. Sunday, February 12 --Huronia Barbershoppers Variety Fun Night, Cafe Style, at the Athenian Hall, 8 p.m. Contact any barbershopper for advance tickets, please. Monday, February 14 --The Big Sisters Association of Huronia will be holding a general meeting at St. Paul's United Church, at 8 p.m. Guest speakers will be Ross Spearn and David Brooks of The Community Services Team. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome. Saturday, February 18 -- A Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall of All- Saints Anglican Church, Peel Street, Penetanguishene, Parish Hall. Contributions welcome. Contact Mrs. Rogers, 549-7276, Mrs. Gropp, 549-2412 or Miss Mary King, 533-2320. --Organizers are invited to publicize their up ig events free of charge in the Times Community Calendar. Please call the Community Calendar editor at 526-2283 or drop your message into the Midland Times office, 525 Bay Street. 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