HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-12-20, Page 47THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012. PAGE 47.Continued from page 11neighbouring communities and theirfacilities, which she has alreadytalked to representatives about. The
communities that would host events
if Central Huron’s bid was approved
would be Blyth, Goderich and
Bayfield, among others, she told
councillors.
She said the event would bring
450 athletes, coaches and support
staff members to the community,
which doesn’t include family
members, friends and spectators.
Events that Central Huron would be
hosting would be wheelchair tennis,
wheelchair rugby, para equestrian,
swimming, sledge hockey, lawn
bowling, boccia, track and
field, goal ball and wheelchair
basketball.
Smith said the economic impact
for the whole county could be large.
She provided figures from Sport
Alliance Ontario saying that
communities who have hosted the
Ontario Winter Games have seen a
$4.9 million economic impact,
communities that have hosted the
Ontario Summer Games have seen a
$6.1 million impact and the Ontario
over-55 games have resulted in a
$1.4 million impact.
Councillors were worried about
Huron County’s lack of
accommodation, an issue that has
come up in the past, but Smith says
that she has done the research and
Huron County will be able to
accommodate the people coming if
they should be awarded the games.
One of the biggest factors in the
accommodation equation would bethe Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend.Councillor Bernie MacLellan,
who did have a few questions to ask,
said he was in support of the
proposal.
“It’s a great idea and I wish you
luck,” he told Smith.
Goderich Mayor Deb Shewfelt
also wished Smith luck, saying that
the game were a pure form of
economic development and he wasin support of the bid.“It’s what we’re all about and it’swhat we should be doing,” Shewfelt
said.
He also suggested that Smith
should be in touch with the Goderich
YMCA as to how that facility could
help along the way of the process.
Council passed a motion to
support the bid to the tune of an
official letter.
A stick-y situation
Instruments and voices crafted a rich musical tapestry in the
auditorium at Maitland River Elementary School’s Turnberry
campus during their Christmas café on Dec. 18, including
the music made by students like, from left, Mary Hawkins,
Maddy Bernard, Brett Brown and Dylan Daw banging their
sticks to the beat. (Denny Scott photo)
Schenk named chair
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served before me.”
“It would be great this year to not
have any accommodation reviews so
we can get on with the business of
educating our students,” she said,
adding, “Being halfway through our
term this is an excellent time to get
some of our newer trustees a little bit
more involved. It is a great time to
team build and get on with the
business of education.”
Trustee Lynette Geddes, who
represents St. Marys, Perth South
and West Perth, was the only trustee
to let her name said for the vice-
chair roll. This is Geddes’ first term
with the AMDSB.
Games could include Blyth
Graduation Announcements
Brian and Elaine Armstrong are pleased to announce the following achievements of their children
Congratulations
and Best Wishes
David Armstrong completed his
professional qualifications as a Clinical
Psychologist qualified to work with children,
adolescents and adults in June 2012. David
obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology from
Lakehead University in September 2010,
after completing a Masters of Arts from the
same institution and a Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid
Laurier University. Dr. Armstrong was
previously employed by Hands The Family
Help Network and Nipissing University and
is currently the Chief Psychologist with the
Upper Canada District School Board. He
will be relocating from North Bay to the
Brockville region with his wife, Stephanie
Sheeler Armstrong, and their children,
Lauren, Julie, Carter and Maya.
Stephanie Blake Armstrong passed the
Uniform Evaluation (UFE). This
commendable achievement grants her
entrance into the Chartered Accountant
profession in Canada. Prior to this
Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of
Business Administration from Wilfrid
Laurier University. Stephanie is a
valuable member of the BDO team in
Walkerton. She is the wife of Richard
Armstrong, mother of Kailyn, and the
daughter of Paul Blake and Janice Blake.
Laura Armstrong obtained her Masters of
Public Health from the University of
Waterloo this fall. She completed her
Honours Bachelor of Science in Health
Studies from the same institution in 2009.
Laura is working as a Public Health
Promoter for the Huron County Health
Unit in Clinton. Laura and her husband
Peter Edgar live in Blyth.
Happy 65th
Wedding Anniversary
Helen and Jack Lee
Londesborough
December 26, 1947-2012
Congratulations from Beverley, Bill, David, Rosie, Barbara, Stewart,
seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graduations
Aryn Kikkert from Guelph
University, Ridgetown Campus,
runner up Proficiency. Top
marks in Farm Structures and
FCC Farm Project Award.
Kali Alcorn from Olds College,
Alberta - Bachelor of Applied
Science, majoring in landscape
management with honours.
Works for Tree Co. Ltd.
Didsbury, Alberta.
Jillian Kikkert -Festival
School of Hairdressing.
Employed at Montage Salon &
Spa, Goderich.
Amber Riehl -Dalhousie
University Bachelor of Social
Work, with distinction.
Cody Diehl currently finishing
exams to secure his Red Seal
as a tower linesman. Working
for Valard Construction,
Edmonton.
Congratulations to all
Gramma & Grampa Bernard.
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MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT
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Parade
on our website at
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