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The Citizen, 1991-06-05, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5,1991. Bd. of Ed. adopts drug education policy Look both ways The 1991-92 Brussels Kindergarten students took part in a bus safety program at the school last Wednesday morning. Constable John Marshall of the Goderich OPP instructed the children in class on safety tips then took them on a trip, during which they learned the proper way to let on and off the bus. The trustees of the Huron County Board of Education voted, at the June meeting, in favour of an alco­ hol and drug abuse policy, which evolved as the result of the devel­ opment of the school action plans. The policy statements are: 1- HCBE has an interest in the social health, personal health and legal well-being of students. 2- It supports practices which pre­ vent or reduce the harmful use of alcohol and other drugs by influ­ encing students to adopt healthy life-styles. 3- HCBE shall endeavor to pro­ vide in-service programs and resources for all staff to develop skills and knowledge to deal with students affected by alcohol and other drug use and abuse. 4- The board requires each school staff to develop a policy and action plan which includes preventative education, intervention and disci­ plinary procedures as they apply to substance use. 5- The board shall endeavour to support staff who are developing and instituting program and prac­ tices to prevent or reduce incidents of substance use by students. 6- The board acknowledges that alcohol and other drug use, either on its property or at its event, inter­ feres with the legitimate academic and extracurricular interests of stu­ dents and staff. The board supports appropriate disciplinary actions which are initiated to curtail such use. Londesboro hosts District Annual Huron West Women's Institute 91st, District Annual meeting was held in the Londesboro Hall, May 17. The theme was "Women for Home and Country." Lois Elliot welcomed a good attendance. District Board director Irene Richardson recommended that the Women's Institute continue to promote its activities. Following the President's mes­ sage the Belgrave branch conduct­ ed a sing-along. Mrs. Richardson installed a new slate of officers. Past President, Mrs. Mary (Jim) Hunter; President, Mrs. Wilma (Ross) Higgins; 1st Vice President, Mrs. Len Archam­ bault; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. Eric Anderson; Secretary-Treasur­ er, Mrs. Clare Van Camp; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Jean Nethcry; Pub­ lic Relations Officer, Mrs. Leonard James; Assistant P.R.O., Mrs. Leslie Jacklin; Curator, Mrs. Wm. Porter; Assistant Curator, Mrs. Cecil Elliot; District Director, Mrs. Ross Higgins; Alternate Director, Mrs. Len Archambault; District Director, Mrs. Jim Hunter; Alter­ nate Director, Mrs. Jean Ncthery; Program Co-ordinator, Mrs. Eric Anderson; Resolutions, Mrs. Harold Cooper; Auditors, Mrs. Glen Coultes and Mrs. Jean Neth- ery. The report of R.O.S. was given by Mr. Nick Geleynse. After a lunch served by the Lon­ desboro branch Mrs. Archambault introduced the head table. The President of Huron East Leone Foerter and the President of Huron South Lois Hodgins each brought greetings. The in memoriam for four deceased members was con­ ducted by Londesboro. Mrs. Lois Elliot introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Hilde Morden the Area President. Pennies for Friendship was organized by Dun­ gannon. The Maitland Branch, Mrs. Norma Hamilton had two readings, "When Mother had the Women's Institute" and "Bessie's Boil". The Public Relations report was given by Mrs. Leonard James. The Curator's report was given by Mrs. Wm. Porter. The Program Co-ordi­ nator's report was given by Mrs. Wilma Higgins. The Huronview report was given by Mrs. Elliot. Delegates to the workshop at Centralia on June 17 are Mrs. Leonard James and Mrs. Eric Anderson. Londesboro is orga­ nizing a bus trip to the Agriculture Museum on August 9 for a quill festival showing, phone 523-4487. An interesting guest was Mrs. Jill Bridgeman who is here from New Zealand with her husband who is in Ontario on a share-work project. Mrs. Bridgeman has been a member of Dungannon branch while she is here. She told of her branch in Northeast New Zealand. Count Yourself In June 4th Put Canada's Census of Agriculture to Work for You. CHECK FOR FATHER'S DAY SURPRISES ON LANDSCAPE TREES & SHRUBS - Royal Red Maple - Mountain Ash - Sunburst Locust - Rose of Sharon trees - Weeping Mulberry - Japanese Red Maple - Golden Chain * Umbrella Catalpa & many others Everyone involved in agriculture, who completes and mails their Census forms June 4th, performs a vital service for themselves — and for their community. The Census of Agriculture helps ensure the following: • All operators, including women, in agriculture will be recognized for their role as decision makers. • Information will be used to defend farm interests in international trade negotiations and disputes. • Farm organizations often use this information to present their cases to government. • Many government stabilization and price support payments are directly or indirectly based on analysis of the information. Together, the confidential information gathered in the Census of Agriculture and the Census of Population will ensure that you and your farming community get your fair share of agricultural services, as well as funding for schools, hospitals, roads, vital social services, and rural development. With you, the Census makes good sense. If you haven't received your Census of Agriculture form, please call toll free, 1-800-465-1991. Call for HELP from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 30th through Friday, June 7th (excluding Sunday). 1-800-465-1991 Treebelf Call Evenings or Weekends 1 MILE WEST OF BLYTH 523-9771 CENSUS DAY 1^1 S,ahs,ics Slatisbaue ( ■ Canada Canada V 1 IfK Id