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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-03-07, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013.The Huron-Perth Catholic DistrictSchool Board (HPCDSB)announced last week the hiring of anew Director of Education.Chair of the Board Jim McDade made the announcement on Feb. 25 that Vince MacDonald has been appointed as the next Director of Education for the Huron Perth board. MacDonald replaces Martha Dutrizac. Dutrizac has served with the board for 10 years, six being Superintendent of Education and the last four as director. She retired as of Feb. 28. “Martha provided great service to our board during her tenure as Director of Education and we wish her every best wish for a happy retirement,” said McDade. “We are confident though that in the appoint- ment of Vince MacDonald we have found a system leader who can con- tinue her legacy and provide inspired Catholic leadership for the future.” McDade said MacDonald brings a wealth of experience as a Catholic educator, having served in a variety of portfolios in his previous leader- ship position in the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB). “I am confident the board will keep moving forward. Vince has a great background in elementary, sec- ondary, special education and he has nearly completed his doctorate in curriculum and education. He brings a lot of what we need as a small board,” McDade said. MacDonald has served with the LDCSB for 23 years, as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, supervisory officer and for the last five years as a superintendent of education. MacDonald holds a Masters in Art, a BA in Education and is working towards his PhD in Education, focus- ing on curriculum, teaching and learning at the University of Toronto. MacDonald said he is looking for- ward to the new challenges andopportunities he will faces as thenew Director of Education. “I amhumbled and honoured to accept thisposition and I look forward to work-ing with and for the many fine peo-ple who make up the Huron-PerthCatholic District School Board com- munity. I have been blessed with the vocation of a Catholic educator and I will endeavour to provide faith-filled leadership in the years to come,” he said. “Huron-Perth is a beautiful place to be, everyone is so welcom- ing and it is a loving and gracious place. My first goal is to be a man of service. I am here to serve the Board. “There is a long tradition of excel- lence in the Huron Perth Board, hav- ing 168 years of Catholic education. The system was built on a founda- tion of rich tradition and my job as director is to respect that path of excellence and continue it,” he said, adding, “It is a high achieving board and there are wonderful things hap- pening.” He said the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is well known in education circles as a leader in EQAO scores, quality of program- ming and quality of educators. “This board is spoken very highly of and it is an honour to be here.” MacDonald said he will reach out and build relationships. “I am a very collaborative person and I will wel- come the voice of all people. I like the imagery of the kitchen table – this board is one big kitchen table and we all sit around it and everyone has a voice, everyone is welcomed and loved.” “I have ambitious goals for 21st Century fluencies. I know that Huron Perth has wonderful things happen- ing with 21st Century fluency and technology and I want to continue that and have the Huron-Perth CDSB be known as a leader in the province in technology,” he said, adding, “Kids are collaborating, critically thinking and being creative as much FRANCES BALMER Frances Bernice Balmer (née Lyon) (1932-2013) died peacefully Monday, Feb. 25. Frances was born May 21 in Clinton. She was the eld- est daughter of E. Stanley Lyon and May Nellie (Manning) Lyon. She was predeceased by her husband John Alexander Balmer in December 2009. Fran is survived by her sister Vera Bell, Nanaimo, British Columbia; niece Heather Bell (Cameron Lansdell), Gainesville, Florida and numerous cousins. After education at Westervelt Secretarial School in London, Fran attended the University of Toronto graduating in physiothera- py and occupational therapy. She worked at the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Clinic in Edmonton for 35 years. Camrose, Alberta was her home. For the past two years, she lived at Sunrise Village and Bethany Lodge Ivy Cottage. Thank you is extended to the staff at Sunrise and Bethany for their lov- ing care. The family also wishes to express special appreciation to friends Louisa Unvin, Wanita Toews and Ron and Penny Shantz. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged. A memorial service will be held at a later date. WILLIAM ELLWOOD FENTON Mr. Bill Fenton of Belgrave, passed away at Clinton Public Hospital, Central Huron (Clinton) on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. He was 80. Bill was the beloved husband of Audrey (Knapton) Fenton and lov- ing father of Linda and Joe Arnold, Bayfield; Larry and Leona Fenton, Centralia; Gayle and Tony Giammarco, Michigan; Doug and Cindy Fenton, Auburn; Dale and Cindee Fenton, Ayton; Heather and Bernard Boyle, Auburn and Jim and Terry Fenton, Cambridge. He was the grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his par- ents Fred and Elsie (Ellwood) Fenton, infant son Robert Fenton, daughter Sherrie Fenton (1987) and brother Howard Fenton. Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham before the memorial service on Saturday, March 2. Don Vair officiated. Memorial donations to Clinton Public Hospital would be appreciat- ed as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com Catholic school boardhires new director A string of good deeds Annie and Siebolt Siertsema were at Friday night’s World Day of Prayer held at Living Water Christian Fellowship in Blyth celebrating a day that is recognized all over the world. The cou- ple took part in an exercise where you brainstormed a good deed that someone did for you and then tied a ribbon together with the next person who had also received a good deed of their own. Soon enough the room was tied together by one inter-connected ribbon. 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