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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-05-22, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22,1991. PAGE 13. Londesboro HCBE, Conestoga collaborate Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 Cheerio Club members hear several readings The May meeting of the Cheerio Club was held on Tuesday after­ noon, May 14 at the home of Beth Knox. Edythe opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. Edythe gave a reading on Mother. Beth Knox People Friends and neighbours of Joanne Lyon will be glad to know she is recovering at home after her back surgery in London Hospital. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are sent to her from the community. Bob and Audrey Thompson attended the funeral of Bob’s broth­ er Lome Thompson at Kitchener on Wednesday. The sympathy of the community is extended to them. Mr. and Mrs. John Underwood and son of Wingham visited on Sunday with their aunt Jean Scott. The district annual meeting of Huron West Women's Institute will be held at Londesboro Hall on Monday, May 27. Registration is at 9:30 and the meeting begins at 9:45. The guest speaker is Mrs. Hilda Morden of Rodney, president of the London Conference. gave a reading about Mothers which was spelled out letter by let­ ter. Edythe gave two other read­ ings, "The Father's Hand" and "I meant to do my work today". Beth gave a reading on psychology. Edythe ended with a piece on "Work and Pleasure". Collection and draw money were taken up. Roll call was answered by 11 members. There were two visitors. The draw donated by Viet- ta Hoggart was won by Beth Knox. Edythe presented Mary Longman with a gift from the Cheerio Club as she has moved to Clinton. Edythe had a contest. Alida had a contest to guess and write down 16 things on a tray. Cards were played. Lunch was served by Edythe, Ali­ cia and Beth. The Huron County Board of Edu­ cation and Conestoga College are considering joint promotional activities in an effort to maximize adult education programming. The continuing partnership between these two centres of learn­ ing, is based on a number of mat­ ters of mutual interest and concern. These items have been the focus of recent discussions with HCBE rep­ resentatives: Paul Carroll, Superin­ tendent of Operations; Chuck Rowland, Superintendent of Stu­ dent Services and Secondary School Vice-Principal Ralph Ware­ ham and with representatives from Conestoga College: Ken MacKer- acher, Vice-President, Centre for Continuous Learning; Marilyn Black-Lambert, Acting Director of Continuing/Community Education; Grant McGregor, Dean, and Acting Chair, School of Business and Bill Townshend, Special Assistant, Stu­ dent Development and Community Relations. Areas being considered are: the extent to which joint ventures might involve other community agencies, the use of Huron Board facilities for the College's Continu­ ous Learning activities, joint pro­ motional efforts and the promotion of the Educational Assistant pro­ gram to Board Teacher Assistants. With the consolidation of the College's Clinton Campus into it Stratford Campus, Conestoga is working with HCBE to secure alternative accommodations for its day and evening Continuous Learn­ ing courses. lhe board has agreed to provide space for the Clinton Campus com­ puters in Central Huron Secondary School. This arrangement will give HCBE and Conestoga students the opportunity to use the resources. Space may also be provided at other county schools for use by the College's Continuous Learning activities. Mr. Rowland and Ms. Black- Lambert will be meeting with col­ leagues from the Perth Board and the Huron-Perth Separate School Board this spring to discuss offer- ing the Educational Assistant 1 pro­ gram. This 159 hour College certificate program, comprised of three required core courses and a field observation, can be completed in one year. The purpose of the pro­ gram is to prepare the educational assistant to work effectively as a team member in meeting the needs of learners who require special edu­ cation resources. Information on this course can be obtained by con­ tacting Cathy Whiteside, at 748- 3525, extension 416. The Huron County Board of Edu­ cation and Conestoga College are pursuing the articulation process in the interest of better serving their students. For further information call Mr.Rowland that HCBE, 482- 3496 or 1-800-265-5598. PITCH-IN CANADA! Church news Greeters al Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 19 were Laura Lyon and Edythe Beacom. Ushers were Ken Armstrong, Len Archambault, John Hoggart and Doug Dolmage. The choir sang an anthem. The sermon topic was "The Most Important Job in the Church". Next Sunday the guest speaker will be Jerome Tjerkstra of Hope International. There will be a recep­ tion after the service. Huronview Spring Tea is on Thursday, May 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. The church will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday for donations for garage sale. If you can help come to the church on Thursday, May 23, 2-4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. to set up for it. The silent auction has over 25 articles to bid on. The sale is Saturday, May 25, 9 - 12 noon. There will be homemade pies and baking and other things for sale. Brussels girls in poster contest Two Brussels girls drew winning posters in F.E. Madill's Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) contest last week. The contest was held in conjunction with OSAID week at the school. 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