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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 13 Oct 1982, p. 21

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~Back to school= *‘We want to make sure that the teacher has the latest informaâ€" tion available to pass According to school board health consulâ€" tant Bob Chalmers, the four session series will concentrate on Grade 12 students. It is part of a continual updating process for the teachâ€" In a series of Wednesday night lecâ€" tures given by the pubâ€" lic health unit, the teachers are learning the latest about birth control, teenage pregâ€" nancy and community information agencies. education instructors with the Waterloo County Board of Eduâ€" cation are going back to school this month to learn more about the birds and the bees. . Physical and healith MAZDA CHALLENGES DATSUN AND TOYOTA Right now, Datsun and Toyota are talking about their great truck deals. Well, money talks;, and the lower priced Mazda Bâ€"2000 still boasts the best The Bâ€"2000 also has better fuel econâ€" _ NO extra cost. omy than its import competitors. * * THE MAZIDA Bâ€"2000. WE CHALLENGE YOU TO FIND A BETTER DEAL. IF YOU CAN...BUY IT. *Based on Manufacturer‘s Published List Prices for 1982 trucks as of September 1, 1982. **Based on Transport Conada Fuel Economy Guide Fall 1981 Edition Redmond claims that one of the best ways of, doing this is through the school system. Family studies is being taught in schools across the region beâ€" ginning in Kindergarâ€" ten. As the child develâ€" ops, the classes take on more definition until Grade 9 when birth control is taught. Both Redmond and Chalmers say they have found from past experience that most through better public awareness can the high adolescent pregnancy rate in Waterloo Reâ€" gion be stemmed. Health unit spokesâ€" man Marcia Redmond believes that only on to the classes so that the students can make wise decisions,‘‘ Chalmers said at a recent press confer parents approve of what the board of eduâ€" ‘*Many parents don‘t mind the schools‘ hanâ€" dling the subject of sex. They find it can be an ice breaker for them in tackling the topic, and are often glad we do it," Chalmers said. the classroom. â€" _ ‘‘While this is usually an area which might be left to parents to proâ€" vide information for their children, many parents are a little emâ€" barrassed by it. The first in the series of lectures requested by the teachers started last Wednesday with an update of birth control methods and the effecâ€" tiveness of contracepâ€" tives. This week the instructors will examâ€" ine the male responsiâ€" bility in pregnancy and the outcome of teenage pregnancy. OF WATERLOO 15 University Ave. 885â€"5090 Sales e Service e 000 Parts o Leasing MORE EXTRAS AT NO EXTRA COST THE MAZIDA SERVICE PROTECTION PLAN Besides being the price leader, The Plan protects you against possible Mazda Bâ€"2000 includes a 5â€"speed mechanical repairs for 3 years or transmission, steelâ€"belted radials, 80,000 km. inclusive of the manufacâ€" AM/FM radio, tinted glass and a hefty turer‘s warranty. Again, another Mazda 1400 Ib. payload capacity all at no charge exclusive. + Val Preiss is this week‘s Knight of the Week. She has been involved in activities such as sports, our yearbook and our newspaper, and has contributed much to Bluevaile. Congratuilaâ€" Bluevale is getting into the Oktoberfest spirit in a big way this week. Several B.C.1. marchers were in the annual Oktoberfest Parade on Monday. Each marcher raised money which was given to Bluevale‘s Students‘ Council (K.R.T.) by participating in the parade. On Tuesday, the CANADIAN .VIMY FORCES BAND presented their music to the senior Knights. The assembly was an added bonus to B.C.1. musicians and was enjoyed by all! Wednesday marked the day we all look forward to â€" the annual Ms Oktoberfest Pageant â€" a spoof assembly where the guys dress up as girls. The noonâ€"hour break started off with the Intramural Committee holding their everâ€" popular pieâ€"eating contest. The conienders representedâ€" each part of Bluevale, such as a sports team or our own K.R.T., and chose their favourite type of pie. Most of the pies ended upon the floor, the tables, their faces and their hair‘ Then came the moment we had been waiting for â€" the Ms Oktoberfest swim suit, evening gown, and talént competition. tions Val! ~~__~~ ~LOCKER TALK â€" Bluevale WATERL.OO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13. 1982 â€"â€" PAGE 21 Laurel‘s fantastic teams are off and running again this year. Our girls‘ baseball team with Mrs. Johnson as coach, have a 2â€"2 record against Brantford and Guelph with one more game in the schedule. Our boys‘ soccer team with Mr. Harper as coach, has done very well so far too. They have beaten Bluevale in an early season exhibitionâ€" Wendy Wenzlauski Three students from Laure]l Vocational School‘s horticultural class entered the Oktoberâ€" fest Women‘s Committee Dried and Silk Flower Contest which was held at Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener during the Oktoberfest Celebrations. These students are: Kelly Reisz; Kelly entered her dried flower arrangement; Linda Knapp; Linda entered her silk designed cross; and Becky Tavenor; Becky entered her designed bridal bouquet. â€" The competition was open to amateurs only. Exhibits were judged on a point system; based on (1) theme, (2) artistic skill, (3) colour coâ€"ordination, (4) degree of difficulty in design (5) qverall appearance. â€" We are proud to have students that attend L.V.S. participate in events like this, and our luck and wishes for success paid off as Becky and Kelly received Oktoberfest silver dollars and honorable mention for their entries. Laurel

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