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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLearning In North Huron, 1992-10-07, Page 2PAGE 2. OCTOBER 1992. This directory was put together to the best ability of the North Huron Education and Personal Development Committee. It is by no means exhaustive of all courses available within the North Huron area but includes those made aware to the Committee before printing. In addition, some teachers and organizations have chosen not to be listed in this directory. Any cost listed in the directory may not be final and could change at any time. If a specific location or cost is not included, please call the contact person of the course for the details. Thanks goes to the clerks of North Huron and the North Huron Education and Personal Development Committee members for their participation and help in gathering the information. Snowmobile club teaches snowmobile ‘smarts’ by Bonnie Gropp Looking to improve both the rep­ utation and the safety of their sport, snowmobile enthusiasts from the Brussels and Walton area began looking at the formation of a snow­ mobile club, some five years ago. Safe winter fun With OFSC Driver Education programs for children, driving snowmobiles can be a safe family sport. EDUCATION DIRECTORY - HEALTH & SAFETY Added Nursing Skills: Footcare, Conestoga College, Wingham Campus, 3 weeks, $73.05, 662-2530. Driver Training, Wingham & District Snowmobile Association, fall and spring, Bob Steffen, 357-1550. Rural Connections Work­ shop, a program for farm families, Canadian Mental Health Association, Wingham, Bonnie Johnson, 482-9311. Heart to Heart, a cardiac Post discharge teaching program, Wingham Hospital, 8 weeks, Nancy Brown, 357-3210. Bereavement Support Group, Wingham Hospital, 6 weeks, Pia Banjerji or Shelley Campbell, 357-3210. Back Education Course, Wingham Hospital, 4 weeks, Shelley Campbell, 357-3210. Learning to Live with Arthritis, Wingham Hospital, 12 hour course, Kim Douglas or Shelley Campbell, 357-3210. Hanen Early Language, Parent Training Program, Wingham Hospital, 10 weeks, Patricia Pietrek, 357-3210. Diabetes Education Clinic, Wingham Hospital, 2 days, Barbara Major-McEwen, 357- 3210. Poor winters and bad trails had contributed to a decline in the sport's popularity over the years. Snowmobilers were generally grouped together as a bunch notori­ ous for trespassing on farmers' fields, damaging winter crops and worse, drinking and driving. Snow- CPR Course, Wingham Hospital, monthly course, Debbi Ritchie, 357-3011. Healthy Nutrition/Shop, Smart Supermarket Tours; (group of 10 or more), Huron County Health Unit, Grocery Stores, 1 hour, Clara, 1-800-265-5184. Safe Food Handling Course, Huron County Health Unit, F. E. Madill, 8 weeks, Klaus Seeger, 1-800-265-5184. Palliative Care, Wingham & Area Palliative Care Services, Wingham area, 8 weeks, Rev. Jeff Hawkins or Linda Knight, 357-2720, $45.00. Drivers Education, snow- mobiling, for children ages 12- 16, B/W Trailblazers, Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, Nov. 19 and 24 from 7 - 10 p.m., Mark Gropp, 887-6353. 1 day workshop for Farm Women, Huron County Farm Safety Association, at a farm equipment dealer in the County, John Underwood, 335-3579. Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR, St. John Ambulance, Brussels, Marlene Richmond, 887-6797. CPR, St. John Ambulance, Brussels, Betty Graber, 887-9231. Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR, St. John Ambulance, Brussels, Doug Sholdice, 887-9820. mobilers were being injured going through barbed wire or killed run­ ning into parked cars. However, many snowmobilers tired of getting a bum rap due to some bad apples, decided changes must be made. The beginning was to form a club, which would then organize and maintain well- marked, groomed trails and pro­ mote the pros of snowmobiling. When the first meeting of the Brus­ sels -Walton Trailblazers was held in 1988, a total of seven interested people turned out. In the short time since, club membership has grown to 325 with active members from Brodhagen, Seaforth, Winthrop and Blyth. The name, to reflect this change has since changed to B & W Trailblazers. Two seasons ago a special track truck was purchased and now the clubs 130 kilometres of trails are second to none. They are six feet in width and a veritable highway in the snow for riders. Another aspect of promoting the sport in a positive light is the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' drivers education programs. These courses, which were designed in conjunction which the Ontario government, are geared to educate children from age 12 to 16 about the snowmobile safety and rules. Instructors Cam Ross and North Huron Community Develooment North Huron Education And Personal Development Special Interest Group The North Huron Education and Personal Development Group is a special interest group composed of volunteers interested in the development of their community through educational and personal development initiatives. The Group is a subcommittee of the North Huron Community Development Committee and represents the areas of East & West Wawanosh, Morris, Grey, Tumberry and Ho wick Townships, the Village of Brussels and the Town of Wingham. The following list identifies some of the Special Interest Group mandates: • Expand study opportunities in North Huron • Promote strong development between business and schools • Educate people of the value of shopping locally • Organize training programs to teach promotional skills • Encourage more living skills and shop/trade courses • Educate people on how to deal with the future • Expand continuing education opportunities within North Huron • Co operate with the Blyth Festival, Conestoga College, and the Huron County Board of Education and other groups or organizations to create something "special" that fosters pride and employment in the County • Other interests If you would like more information about the North Huron Education and Personal Development Group, or are interested in becoming involved, please do not hesitate to contact one of our members. North Huron Education and Personal Development Special Interest Group Members: Nancy Exel (519)-887-9488 Nancy Michie (519)-887-6137 Winona Thompson (519)-357-2880 Rose Marks (519)-887-9030 Denise Wilkins-Treble (519)-357-2175 Adrian Vos (519)-523-4294 North Huron Mark Gropp began teaching the course in the club's second year after taking a course themselves from a Master Instructor in Teeswater. Since then they annual­ ly have 15-20 young people attend the two three-hour sessions. What young drivers can expect to learn, according to Mr. Gropp, is similar to preparing for your driver’s license. They will be taught the signs on the trails and respect for property. Specific to the winter sport is familiarizing the students with reading snow conditions and ORIGINALS Oil & Acrylic Art Works • Gallery Display • Commissions • Uniquely Decorated Objects paddles, saws, fry pans, etc. • 3D layered original paintings on glass Shop now for Christmas Bauer Studio Main St. Dungannon 529-7667 survival techniques in case of break down or other dangers on the trail. At the end of the course the stu­ dents must take a test and receive a mark of 80 per cent to pass. As any snowmobiling adult knows, children are keen to ride the tr/ils too, but learning that the machine is not a toy, and should be treated with respect, is important. "Given that the young typically only recognize the fun of snowmo­ biling, we attempt to make them aware of the dangers and the responsibilities," said Mr. Gropp.