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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-09-22, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. PAGE 11. Soccer, football, etc. A soccer tournament was held at Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church in Auburn on Sept. 18. The tournament was held in conjuction with a barbecue. (Vicky Bremner photo) Belgrave club to hold potluck The Belgrave Seniors Community Club will hold a potluck lunch at the Community Centre at noon on Friday, Sept. 30. Please bring your own dishes. A collection will be taken for the Alzheimer Society. Mr. Tim Willis will display thewoodworking he does. Everyone iswelcome.At Knox United Church on Sunday, Sept. 18 Rev. Tom Murray’s message was entitled “Looking for Hope and Love” with emphasis on youth and young adults and their place in the body of faith and in our changing world. On Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. the general meeting of the UCW will be held in the church basement. The guest speaker is Rev. Eleanor Scarlett. The topic is the “Journey of Black Peoples in the United Church of Canada.” Other local churches have been invited aswell.Back to Church Sunday is onSunday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. This largest local church initiative in the world is based on the simplest and shortest step towards current church growth. Invite someone you know to something you love, a friend, a fellow worker or family member to church. The community extends sincere sympathy to Scott and Andrea Stevenson, Bill and Pam Stevenson, Shirley Le Fortune and Lisa in the sudden death of Steve Stevenson of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE Strategic plan meet to be held The community consultation phase of North Huron’s strategic planning process is underway. Last Thursday, the first of three public meetings was held in Blyth at the new Emergency Services Training Centre (ESTC). This Thursday evening (Sept. 22), there will be a public meeting in East Wawanosh at the Belgrave Community Centre. Next Monday, Sept. 26, a public meeting will be held in Wingham at the Columbus Centre. Other roundtable discussions have been set up with specific stakeholder groups including service providers and non- profit agencies, youth and businesses. In addition to meetings with local residents and stakeholders, every resident will receive a citizen survey in the mail over the next two weeks. The survey can also be completed online at www.northhuron.ca. Residents are encouraged to complete and return the survey by Friday, Oct. 21. “We want to make sure that every North Huron resident has an opportunity to take part in this process, whether it’s completing a survey or attending a public meeting in their community,” said CAO/Clerk Gary Long. “It’s important that our strategic plan reflect the values, goals and priorities of our residents and we look forward to their participation and input.” NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Renovations coming at several local schools Continued from page 3 staying alive. By Courtney Bachert The students viewed the “Power of One” presentation at Hullett Central Public School last Friday and learned how you can make a difference and stop bullying problems. The power of one means you are the change that you want to see in the world. The power of one dares you to step up to the plate and stop all types of bullying. Mikayla, Hunter, Kaeden, Tanner, Madison, Lexus, Amber, Caden and Louis all survived their first day of Kindergarten this week. They have been on fun adventurous activities like autumn walks to learn more about fall and have been learning about bears, especially the black bear, because it represents Blyth Public School and we are the Bears. The senior kindergarten students have been studying the book I Went Walking by Sue Williams. They discussed their summer vacations and all the sights and sounds and smells they experienced as they walked about. They went on a tour of the school and wrote about the things they saw in our school. They have been completing cut and paste, flannel retell, puppetry, printing, puzzles and magnetic letter literary centres focused upon elements discussed within the book. The Grade 1/2 students enjoyed the School Fair on Sept. 14 and demonstrated great marching skills as they led the school kids in the parade. They had great fun making the banner to highlight the Blyth Bears by creating bear paws and wearing bear hats. The Grade 2 students have been learning about “Things that good readers do before, during and after they read” in order to be successful. In math, they have been reviewing some addition strategies and using mental math skills. Other interesting things going on are learning more about each other through games and activities that help build a positive classroom community. All of Mrs. Zembashi’s health classes are learning about healthy foods and exercises and how that help us to have energy the body needs. They are also learning that you need to make healthy choices so you don’t hurt your body. By Phaedra Scott The Grade 6, 7 and 8 students are researching an item that was at the Thresher Reunion and are comparing it to a similar item of today. Their next step will be to research four different types of governments and compare them and also taking a closer look at the platforms of the current provincial parties. This is all in anticipation of the upcoming election, when they will be taking part in a mock election with hundreds of other students in Ontario. The Grade 6/7 class is working on their 2X tables; as Ms Badham sees that this is necessary. Ms Badham is hoping to have the band up and running by the end of the month and will be recruiting new and returning musicians shortly. Wow, the Thresher Reunion was incredible! Classes had a blast seeing the old antique steam engines and learning about how things were before their time. Students also got to check out the animal tent and had fun playing with the guinea pigs and baby bunnies. The Grade 8 fundraiser booth was a huge success. The Grade 8 class had a chili booth at the reunion and raised money towards their year-end trip. They sold almost 60 pies and 10 pots of chili. Facilities work is waiting to begin at three Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools. Phase three of renovations at Clinton Public School is on hold until project partner, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services gives final approval. Hugh Cox, information and reporting analyst, told trustees at the board’s Sept. 13 meeting that the project will hopefully go to tender in November. At South Huron District High School (SHDHS), renovations to prepare the west wing on the second floor for Grade 7 and 8 students probably won’t go to tender until later this fall. The board is waiting to hear feedback from the school on the design work.A sked if the delay would affect the transition of the Grade 7 and 8 students in 2012, Cox said that the space is ready for renovation and work could be completed during the school year. Asked if that would affect current SHDHS students, Cox said the future Grade 7/8 wing could be isolated so that current students would not be bothered by the construction. The first phase of the multi-phase Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) renovation is being finalized. Cox expects major renovations to begin in the spring, with little or no work being done while LDSS students are in the building. Work at LDSS for the first phase includes reorganization of the administration and guidance areas, some work on the cafeteria to relieve “some fire code issues there” and the creation of a staff lounge to make space for a servery. Work this summer was completed at Central Huron Secondary School, including the removal of some mechanical systems and ductwork insulation, pump replacements, a lighting upgrade and some asbestos removal. MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming Council meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Thursday September 22 at 7:00 pm Special Meeting dealing with Landfill Issues and Fire Services Tuesday October 4 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Tuesday October 18 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Anti-bully seminar held Strong Families = Strong Ontario CHRISTINE SCHNURR Huron Bruce Authorized by the Official Agent for the Christine Schnurr FCP Campaign On October 6 VOTE www.familycoalitionparty.com By Rita Marshall Special to The Citizen