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Learning In North Huron, 1992-10-07, Page 11OCTOBER 1992. PAGE 11. Co-op education a unique learning experience With hands-on learning the focus of education today the co-op pro­ gram at F.E. Madill secondary School is increasing in size steadily since its inception in 1987. Teacher Jim Inwood said that year there were 24 students involved. That is up to 112 this Community work year. By enabling students to investi­ gate one or more careers which they think may interest them in the future the prbgram continues to help more and more students reach important decisions. Students have worked in areas such as accounting, auto mechanics, banking, butcher­ ing, carpentry, child care, comput­ ers, drafting, journalism, teaching and veterinary work to name only a few. Mr. Inwood says if a student is interested in a field and a place­ ment can be found for them it is up to the students to impress the employer when they are inter­ viewed. Most are in competition with others for the same job, which is why the year begins with study­ ing job readiness skills such as resume writing, completing appli­ cations and interviewing tech­ niques. "Local employers have been extremely co-operative and we have had few cases where an employer is not interested in help­ ing a student learn more about their chosen field," he said. Most students who apply for co­ op are in Grade 11 so they take co­ op in their Grade 12 year. Mr. Inwood says, however, that the school has found that several stu­ dents have found their experience to be so beneficial they take it again, frequently in another field, if they return for a fifth year of Gift Baskets For guest speakers and special occasions school. Special co-op programs allow a limited number of Grade 10 and 11 students to participate as well. Several co-op graduates have found work with their co-op employers either full-time, part- time or for the summer. Most co­ op students are even more deter­ mined, says Mr. Inwood to pursue their chosen careers after spending a year in the filed. However, some, he says, have learned an equally valuable lesson — the career they have been considering is not for them. In either case co-op is almost always a win-win situation for employer and student,says Mr. Inwood. Editor's note: The cover for the North Huron Education Directo­ ry was designed and drawn by co-op student Daryl Graham. & Specialty Food Products Local clubs and organizations offer volunteer manpower and funds to get many community projects completed. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Wingham Area: Kinsmen, Doug MacIntyre, 357-1046. Kinettes, Evonne Carter, 357- 3406. Lions, Dawson Pollock, 357- 1832. Optimist, John Jamieson, 357- 3437. Wingham & Area Chamber of Commerce, Andy McBride, 357-1521. DIAMONDS, Ron Airdrie, 482-3463. Community Living Associa­ tion, 357-3562. Horticultural Society, Roy Anderson, 357-1275. Knights of Columbus, Wayne Waechter, 357-1558. Masonic Lodge #286, Lee Grove, 357-3785. Wingham Happy Gang (Senior Citizens), Alex Robertson, 357-3638. Legion, Ron Zimmer, 357- 3101. Big Brothers, Dave Shaw, 357-1524. Big Sisters, Evonne Carter, 357-3406. Seniors Day Centre, Gloria Workman, 357-1440. Highland Fusiliers of Canada, Jerry Mann, 357-4042. Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Robertson, 357-3638. Rebekahs, Doris Bushell, 357- 1502. Brussels Area: Masonic Lodge, Don Dunbar, 887-6179. Lions, Neil McGavin, 527- 0936. Optimist, Don Sholdice, 887- 6836. Horticultural Society, Ruth Sauve, 887-9324. Legion, Al Nichol, 887-6874. Legion Auxiliary, Marg Bennett. Agricultural Society, Allan Cardiff. Brussels, Morris & Grey Catering, Bessie Johnston. Brussels Flying Club, Gerritt Van Kuelen. Brussels Cadets, Stewart Parker. Diner's Club, Nelva Scott. Rebekahs, Gertie Kellington, 887-6591. Oddfellows Lodge, Mel McCutcheon, 887-6557. Friendship Club, Gerry Exel, 887-9092. Howick Area: Fordwich Seniors, Jean Clarkson, 335-3728. Gorrie “Come Alive” Seniors Club, Elva Jacques, 335-3611. Gorrie Business Assoc., Don Watson, 335-3551. Gorrie Betterment Associa­ tion, Dale Edgar, 335-3663. Wroxeter Improvement Association, George Oriold, 335- 3156. Belmore Chamber of Commerce, Harry Busby, 392- 6082. Howick Lions, Bill Cane, 335- 3938. Howick Optimist, Jim Taylor, Wednesday WING NIGHT 25e each(minimum order of 10) Thursday SCHNITZEL NIGHT buy one dinner & get second dinner 1/2 price Friday STEAK & SHRIMP NIGHT 335-3444. Wroxeter Seniors, Dorothy McGee, 335-3465. Wroxeter Masonic Lodge, Stewart Rowley, 335-3803. Morris-East Wawanosh: Belgrave Kinsmen, Jim Scott, 357-2289. RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS Wingham Recreation Dept., John Mayer, 357-1208. Belgrave Recreation, 357- 2179. Belmore Community Centre Board, Nancy Mulvey, 335- 3701. Bluevale Recreation Assoc., Keith Carson, 357-1587. Brussels Recreation Com­ mittee, Dale Newman, 887-6664. Lucknow Recreation Dept., 528-3002. CHURCH LIST Churches offer a variety of courses and programs such as Bible Study, Marriage Counseling, Youth Groups, etc. To list all programs offered would be unnecessary as there are so many offered and they are always changing. For more information please contact the churches. Brussels: Continued on page 12 Accommodation New Rooms & Suites • Fine dining for the whole family • Sunday Smorgasbord • Daily Specials • Weekend entertainment Special Party Room • Meetings • Conferences • Special Occasions * Book Your Christmas Party Now Brussels 887-9035 GOODIES BY TWO SHOES Chris MacKenzie Dickson R. R. 1 Clifford, Ont. NOG 1M0 335-3877 Doane Raymond Pannell G.S.T. Business Courses 1. TRARS & Pitfall of T4’s and Taxable benefits (including GST Impacts). 2. Service clubs and GST Concerns Do you have to collect? Can you get a rebate? 3. Churches - G.S.T. affects you! Do you have to charge on rents? Can you get a rebate? 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