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The Citizen, 1999-05-05, Page 30PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999: New principal for E. Wawanosh The Avon Mailland District School Board announced principals and vice-principal placements for the next school year. Ken Lee, acting-principal at lum- oerry Public School will assume the duties of principal at East Wawanosh Public School in September. Karen Scales, who comes from the Toronto District School Board will be principal al Victoria PS and Al Sygrove of Victoria PS will move to Zurich PS. East Wawanosh teacher Dave Bly th Broivnies stroll Greenway People out for their evening stroll along Blyth's Greenway Trail would have seen the 1st Blyth Brownies hard at work picking up the trash a few weeks ago. In 45 minutes the 10 Brownies and three leaders picked up three large garbage bags full of man­ made trash! Although the Brownies were true to their law, it saddened them that the environment was so abused. There is still lots more trash out there if anyone is looking for a service project to do. Act quickly to take advantage of OMAFRA summer jobs prog. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will, again this year, help rural students gain valuable work experience close to home by providing $3 million to rural and agri-food employers. All interested employers are encouraged to invest in our future by investing in our youth, and are advised to pick up their applications quickly because the program is a popular one. In 1998, this wage subsidy program exceeded its target by 60 per cent. Almost 850 agri-food and rural businesses hired more than 5,000 youth last summer, to the benefit of both the employers and the employees. In addition to helping young people gain much-needed work experience, the Rural Summer Jobs Service program helps rural Ontario maintain and attract businesses by developing an experienced labour force. Under OMAFRA’s program. Brussels responds to ratepayers, invites Morris Twp. to join talks By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Wondering what happened to the "historic" grouping of Brussels, Morris and Grey, residents have requested that an invitation be extended to Morris to enter amalga­ mation talks with Brussels and Grey. At the May 3 meeting of Brussels council a letter was approved for Morris's consideration. Barlctl will be the vicc-principai at McCurdy PS and Bill Tcall, a Brus­ sels PS teacher will become the vice-principal al Seaforth PS. Other changes include: Shelley Blackmore appointed acting vice- principal at Listowcl Central; Mary Jill Cuililon, vice-principal al Avon; Lynne Dolzcrt, vice-princi­ pal al Arthur Mcighcn; Lowell Mount, acting vice-principal al Huron Centennial; Tracey Peters, vice-principal at Brookside; Paula Robinson, vice-principal al King Lear and Paul Sprout, acting vice­ principal al Juliet. Blyth Sparks and Brownies enjoyed a "Friendship" Night last Tuesday when the two units "bridged" their meetings at the Blyth United Church. Another "bridging" activity took place last Wednesday when the second year Brownies joined in all the fun at the Blyth Guides' Games Night. These bridging activities are a prelude to the approaching end of another Guiding year. Advance­ ment ceremonies are scheduled for Tuesday,June 1. employers in rural Ontario can apply for a $2 wage assistance for as many new positions as they wish and may hire youth, once they have been approved under the program, for up to 16 weeks, any time between April 26 and Sept. 30. The program is open to all youths between the ages of 15 and 24 or 29 for disabled youth. The Rural Summer Jobs Service program is a targeted component of the government's overall $50.8 million strategy to help more than 53,000 young people secure summer employment in 1999. Applications are available through­ out Ontario in OMAFRA offices. Information can also be obtained by visiting the ministry's web site at http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra, or by calling (519) 826-3480. Information on the overall government youth employment program is available on the Ontario government's youthjobs.gov.on.ca site, and through the Training Hotline at 1-888-JOBGROW. It stales that many residents of the three municipalities arc involved in organizations and that the ratepayers arc friends and neighbours who sec this proposed alliance to be logical. Though councillors fell Morris would not likely alter its course from restructuring with Tumbcrry, they agreed they had to honour the residents' request. "They asked us to write Morris so we will,-" said Councillor Greg Wilson. Digging in Delicious food was the order of the day at Memorial Hall on Saturday morning as the Blyth Public School hosted a pancake breakfast to raise funds for the school computer lease. Enjoying the tasty fare were Nicole and Darren Frazer. (Mark Nonkes photo) Grey Central Echo Students mark Earth Day By Stacy Stewart Grey Central celebrated Earth Day on Thursday, April 22. We had great activities that involved teachers, students, and even some parents in helping keep our earth clean so we can live happier lives. A few of the activities completed were a treasure hunt which involved-having students find things to do with the environment, a camouflage game which was a predator/prey hide and go seek, and storytelling where students listened East Wawanosh PS news Students see books By Bridget Keilington and Nicole Walker Last week at East Wawanosh PS students of all ages came to the library to see the books at the book fair. In total the book fair raised $1340.92, with $617.45 of this going to new books for the library. That is almost 100 books! During the book fair a number of draws were made. Katelyne Casemore in kindergarten, won $25 worth of books, and so did her class! Some other winners were Nicole Walker, Grade 6; Levi Cook, Grade 5; Kyle Procter, Grade 6; Scott Pletch, Grade 3/4; Melissa Cowan, Grade 3/4. Special thanks to all of the volunteers, Mrs. Daer, Mrs. Jackson, Leanne Mullin, Ashley Gaunt, and Nicole Lessard. Nicole Lessard and Leanne Mullin On Tuesday, April 27, Grades 2- 6 went to the Blyth Festival to see French singer Etienne. "It was good!" says Grade 6 student Amy Cook. "I felt embarrassed when he came up behind me and started singing. The music was hip and happening! He to stories and ate their nutritious and environmentally-safe snack. The activities took place around our environmental learning grounds designed, built and used by our school and community.. Grey Central has meadow lands, tree lots, river areas; wetlands and much more. We. would like to thank our environmental committee made up of staff, students, parents, and community volunteers, for putting together such a wonderful, educational, outdoor day. Jltawiag.e BYLSMA■VANDERLAAN Auke and Chris Bylsma are happy to annouce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sheila Renee to Daniel Albert son of Albert and Jean Vanderlaan of Exeter The wedding will take place D.V. Saturday, May 15,1999 at the Clinton Christian Reformed Church apologized for embarrassing me." "He’s a good singer, his songs were pretty . . . groovy!" says Josh Bruton in Grade 6. Ashley Gaunt in Grade 6 says, "He was nice! He came up and sat behind me and talked before he sang." Cipen Sleceptian and Samitg Stance to celebrate the 50 th Wedding (Lnniaei&aiy, of Emerson & Phyllis Mitchell 1949 1999 on May 8 at Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre Visiting 7:30 p.m. ~ Dancing 9-1 Lunch & Program at 11:00 p.m. Children invited Our only desired gift is your presence.