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by Bonnie L. Curry, Students Susan French and Judy Limoge have found summer employment with a little help from their friends at the Student Employment Centre. Both young ladies have been hired on a Summer Canada Grant at the Contact Centre, 298 First Street, Midland. The Contact Centre is a non-profit organization providing the community with a telephone information and referral service. Contact employee Susan French, a former MSS student will be attending Georgian College, Barrie, in September to complete her studies as a Medical Secretary. Judy Limoge also employed at Contact, is a ESPSS graduate and will be entering her second year at Ryerson Giant bonfire A giant bonfire at the conclusion of Tuesday evening's outdoor concert at the Penetanguishene Curling Club gave members of the audience something to stand, or in this case, sit, around. A few people with foresight had brought marshmallows to toast. Teachers prepare SERP submission As concerned educators, parents, and taxpayers, we feel that the Discussion Paper produced by the SERP committee has some excellent points, but numerous problems. It contains many contradictions which are confusing to all concerned citizens. Because of the scope of the paper, and the time limit for response, we can only comment here on a few items. While we agree that the literacy of students should be improved, SERP's recommendations would continue the trend of reducing the number of hours spent on English. For example, in 1965 a grade 13 graduate had com- pleted 1,082 hours of English; in 1980 a Grade 13 graduate had completed only 550 hours. SERP recommends only 480 hours for a high school graduate. The Paper proposed only three levels of education: basic, general and advanced. This proposal con- tradicts the purpose of Bill 82 which was designed to meet the needs of individual students. With such a '"'levelling" of op- portunity we would be moving towards mediocrity instead of caring 'for individual needs. ' The recommendation to drop Grade 13 will have serious consequences. Would parents rather have their children gain maturity during another year al home, instead of sending them agree literacy should improve Teachers at Midland Secondary School are sending a submission to the Ministry of Education concerning the )ministry's "'secondary education review project." Contents of that submission appear here: on one year earlier? The argument that other provinces' students can achieve well without Grade 13 is misleading. We cite the examples of British Columbia and Quebec which have had to introduce an extra year of post- secondary schooling for the general degree. The cost of tuition, lodging, transportation for the extra year must be shouldered by the parents and taxpayers. Any study at university or community college is more expensive than at the local high school. Grade 13 provides valuable data regarding probable success at post- secondary institutions. Therefore, retention of Grade 13 would permit Savings in social and financial costs. We commend the recommendation that students be grouped together for sets of classes in the compulsory courses. Midland Secondary School has had this grouping of core subjects for the past three years, and an im- provement in social relations and achievement has been shown. We note, with approval, the paper's recognition that discipline is not solely the problem of schools, and that the responsibility for discipline should be shared by parents and the com- munity. We regret the brevity of this response, necessitated by the in- sufficient time allowed by the SERP Discussion Paper. Polytechnical Institute studying - Business Administration in the fall. Judy is responsible for the book keeping involved with the grant, and preparing promotional adverti- sing. Susan is compiling a community recipe book so send all your favorite recipes to her. Both girls are kept busy answering the phones, updating the directory files, and planning upcoming events. Already this summer the girls have delivered plants to Senior Citizens, and helped Employment picture bright for this pair with the Contact Bike-A- Thon. Later this sum- mer they will be in- volved in researching and preparing a directory for Handicap Services in this area, the Rotary Garage Sale, the Midland Sidewalk Sale, and displays at various locations. Both girls find their job responsibilities a challenge, but at the same time enjoy these challenges. Yes, working for the Contact Centre you may be chased by a dog or greeted by a woman in her bra!! You never know ! tarring aad Ronnie Prophet _. Country Grass Festival 81 ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM Friday, July 10 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. 9:00 to 10 p.m. 10:00 to 11 p.m. 11:00 to 12 a.m. Johnny Burke and Eastwind Lynda and Muriel Belanger and Eastwind Lynda Desroches and Eastwind Whiskey Jack Northern Edition Tommy Wade and the Country Rebels Saturday, July 11 12:00 to 1 p.m. 1:00 to 2 p.m. 2:00 to3 p.m. 3:00 to 4 p.m. 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Johnny Burke and Eastwind East Mountain Boys Cindy Thompson and Dancers Wet T-Shirt Contest Cindy Thompson and Dancers Supper Break Lynn Dee Country Grass Festival JULY 10, 11, 12 AT THE 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. 9:00 to 10 p.m. 10:00 to 11 p.m. Tommy Wade and the Country Rebels Wayne Rostad East Mountain Boys 11:00 to 12p.m. Lynda Belanger and New Harvest Sunday, July 12 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Lynda and Muriel Belanger and Eastwind 10:30 to 11 a.m. Lynda Desroches and Eastwind 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Northern Edition 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lynn Dee 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tommy Wade and the Country Rebels 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wayne Rostad 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Whiskey Jack 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Ronnie Prophet Claude Lalonde and his para-team will make drops Saturday and Sunday. Tickets available at: MIDLAND: Johnstone's Music Land The Moody Biues PENETANG: Ken Gauthier Sporting Goods Herman's Esso Service (Bea Desroches) LAFONTAINE: Desroches Esso Service WYEVALE: Len's Service Centre PARRY SOUND: Campbell's Sports (Don Campbell) STAYNER: Dineen's Sports (Mike Dineen) BARRIE: Sam the Record Man Circle of Sound (Art Young NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WASAGA BEACH: Gatherals Lucky Dollar COLLINGWOOD: Sports Experts THORNBURY: The Granary (Keri Roberts) MEAFORD: Bob Music (Bob Malloch) GRAVENHURST: Dunne's Sports Centre (Bill Dunne) BRACEBRIDGE: Innervisions (Robert Sieber) Sam the Power Sports Record Man (Wayne Power HUNTSVILLE: Huntsville Cigar Store ORILLIA: Record Stopp IN THE FESTIVAL AREA Berna's Stuff to Read Innervisions Wino PENETANGUISHENE 20% EAS oo WASAGA BEACH "ot STAYNER 5) THE MAPLE VALLEY CLUB e Area Map ¢ vatuay Z tive PERKINSFIELD TRONTO 45 rae OD IDLAND ww) ELMVALE ae (aR Paye 2, Friday, June 26, 1981 ee Mail orders to: Maple Valley Country Grass '81, 396 Colborne Street, Midiand, Ontario. (Advance ticket mail order, show quantity or- dered in appropriate box). Weekend with 3 days of camping (16.00) ea. Weekend no camping (12.00) ea. Sunday only (8.00) ea. Children weekend or daily (3.00) ea. Senior citizens, 50% off above rates. TOTAL Show total amount of cheque or money order enclosed. Send Cheque or Money order only. Name: Address City: Prov Postal Code: Supported by your local bottler ° of Coca-Cola UUs Both Coca-Cola and Uoke are registered rade marks which identify only the product of Coca-Cola Ltd = ar See ese et ree Bag Pig gw ce