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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2001-05-16, Page 18INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? ria Omni A Insurance Brokers Save 20-40% on your auto insurance and more on other insurance services " Free No Obligation Quote Paul Hallahan R.R. #3 Blyth (519) 523-9110 Fax: (519) 523-9278 Clinton Office: (519) 482-3434 Pager 1-888-489-2570 email:phallahan @odyssey.on.ca °tiering- Insurance & Financial Services Farm/Commercial/ Residential/Auto Accident/Sickness D.S.I PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001. For the art lovers The first art exhibit for the Blyth Festival season opened on Sunday night at the Bainton Gallery in Blyth Memorial Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo) sma11TALK gets new smalITALK, the Huron-Perth Preschool Speech/Language Initiative is distrit)uting a number of new resources in the community dur- ing May as part of Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. In January, the program received an additional $126,157 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to further improve speech and language services for preschool chil- dren and to assist yiith their transi- tion into school. The funding was part of a province-wide $6 million enhancement for preschool speech and language initiatives. "A large portion of the money received by smalITALK was used to purchase therapy tools for speech language pathologists, as well as resources for parents throughout Huron and Perth Counties," said Mary Louise LaBerge, co-ordinator of smalITALK. '"We are also in the process of hiring more service providers to enhance the speech and language services for children from the time they turn five until they-are eligible to begin senior kinder- garten." smalITALK plans to distribute children's books to doctors offices and other community agencies as well as fact sheets on a variety of topics related to speech and language development. The books are intend- ed for use by parents and children in waiting room areas. "One of the goals of the initiative is to educate the public about the important role parents have in pro- moting their child's speech and lan- guage development through read- ing," said Heather Kane, public health nurse working with the Initiative. "The waiting room pro- vides a great opportunity for parents to read to their child while they wait," she added. Reading together is an important step toward a child learning to talk and read on their own, she explains. resources It helps develop concentration and attention while giving a good exam- ple of correct language. Reading to a child in infancy promotes early liter- acy development and she emphasizes that it is never to early to begin read- ing to your child. smalITALK focuses on prevention, finding children with speech and lan- guage problems early and broaden- ing the methods of treatment provid- ed by speech language pathologists. One in 10 preschool children has a speech and language problem. Parents should trust their instincts and call smalITALK if they are con- cerned about the way their child's speech and language skills are devel- oping. Don't wait, early help Makes a difference. For more information or to refer a child to a Speech Language Pathologist, call 273-2222 or 1-800- 269-3683 and ask for smalITALK. Visit the web site at www.smalltalk- info.ca At the Branch It was a time for recognizing long- term service to education and local school boards when the Avon Maitland District School Board recently saluted staff with 25 yearS of service. Local principals, teachers, secre- taries, custodians and administrative staff honoured included, at the sec- ondary school .level: Nancy Aitchison, Glenn Buck, Linda Garland, Mary Henry, Lawrence Lane and Jack Mali, all at F.E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham; Darryl Carpenter, David Cloet, Thomas Kelly, Patricia Senn and Shelley Warr, Goderich District Collegiate Institute; Donnalea Hardie, William McLeod and Christine Reeve, Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton and ners were Marie Merkley and Harvey Edgar. Euchre is every two weeks at 2 p.m. The Sunday Mother's Day Singles dance had a good crowd of 80 enjoy- ing the music of the Country Ways. Remember Thursday night is the special meeting called for elections. All Legion members are urged to attend and have a voice in the elec- tion of officers who will oversee the business of the Branch for the upcoming year. If more hands of the 200 members of the Branch were willing to help the workload for a few would certainly be eased. Helping on a committee you are interested in would help everyone. Think about it and come to the meet- ing at 8 p.m. May 17. Members of the Branch were sad- dened by the news of the passing of Comrade Roy Brenie on Sunday. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife Helen and family. "And at the going down of the sun, we will remember them." James Boyes, John Bruder, Donald Lawrence, Gail McLeod and David Read, Listowel District Secondary School. In the elementary schools, recipi- ents were: David Colquhoun at Grey Central Public School; Cheryl Cronin and Willie Laurie, Blyth Public School; Paul Dyck and Lois Lee, Brussels Public School; Carolyn Griffin, Louise Keskinen and William Reid at Seaforth Public School. Elwin Garland, currently on a leave of absence, also made the 25- year mark. Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca By Jo-Ann McDonald It was a busy week at the Brussels Legion Branch with lots happening. The Cadets met on Thursday evening and are getting ready for their upcoming annual inspection at the end of the month. The Thursday night fashion show of Optionelle fashions was a lovely evening for all who attended. The hall was decorated in spring colours and flowers. A lunch was available and everyone enjoyed seeing the clothes the models wore. Hostess Brenda Nicholls did an excellent job of commentating and we thank everyone who contributed to the - evening. Friday night supper of beef stew was enjoyed by many. Next week shepherd's pie is on the menu. Saturday afternoon euchre had 11 tables at play. The first place winners were Delores Howatt and Hazel, Reid with 80 points and second place went to Stewart and Lois Chamney. The third place winners were Cecil and Maxine Pollock. Lone hand win- Busy week at Brussels Legion AMDSB honours long-time staffers Coates helps fundraise f or Kids 0A, SUCCESS RATE • ITS EASY • IT WORKs • Yes you cane.. STOP SMOKING! (,) Tired of standing outside to smoke? Sick of being a social outcast? Wonder if you smell like an ashtray? At X Smokers we know how you feel. 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