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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-07, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY. JULY 7, 2005. Recognition Three Blyth firefighters were honoured with long-service medals at an investiture ceremony in London June 29. Fire Marshal of Ontario Bernard Moyle presented medals to, from left: Vernon Bromley (retired), 25-years; Clarence Bailie, 45 years and Jim Howson, 45 years. Spouses or significant others were presented with companion brooches. (Dianne josimg photo) Committee inspires AMDSB By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen A public delegation presented by a student, a supply teacher and a teacher/librarian has inspired the Avon Maitland District School Board to create a policy about waste management and environmental sensitivity. In the fall of 2005, senior staff will try to turn that policy into workable procedures that can be applied consistently throughout the board. in February, the three-person delegation informed trustees that a portion of the board's staff and student population is concerned about issues like recycling and the fact that environmental awareness could be included in various parts of the provincial curriculum. At that meeting, trustees referred the matter the to policy commit­ tee. On Tuesday. June 28. committee chair Jenny Versteeg sought approval for a new board policy, one she suggested “goes beyond what (the delegation) was expecting.” It requires the board to “adopt a leadership role” in several ways, including "developing ecologically sound purchasing practices”, “reducing the use of toxic substances”. “promoting the retention and development of natural landscaping and habitats on board property”, and “placing environmental literacy into the content and methodology of instructional programs in all divisions.” Implementation is left up to the director of education. Asked by a trustee how that will happen, Avon Maitland boss Geoff Williams did what a good director of education should do: he delegated. He said superintendents Pat Stanley and Janet Baird-Jackson will begin in the fall to devise appropriate board-wide procedures in keeping with the new policy. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, Stanley explained she recently attended a conference at Toronto’s York University entitled “Ecoschools,” along with teacher/librarian who led range of workable approaches, and said the board hopes to be able to gather teachers and staff lor professional development sessions geared particularly towards environmental awareness. THANK YOU THE NORTH HURON COMMUNITY FOODSHARE wish to thank the residents of Brussels for the wonderful response to our door-to-door canvas for food and the Christian Youth Group who did the organizing and collecting. Your generosity will assist the Foodshare in supplying food for the needy throughout the summer months. If you were away or were missed at the time of collection, please take your food to the bins in the local grocery store or in the local churches. We also wish to thank all individuals, service clubs, businesses and churches who continue to support our efforts with donations of food and funds throughout the year. YdLS. Financial Inc. YOUR INVESTMENT SHOPPERS New Location As of July 1st, Y.I.S. Financial will be located at: 10 King St., Clinton ON NOM 1L0 (Next to Brian Lavis Insurance) the the Trudy Kassies; C.F.P. (New Manager) Phone (519)482-8304 Fax (519) 482-1784 Drop in and see me at the new location. delegation to the board in February. Stanley praised conference organizers for presenting a wide Investments Insurance Financial Planning Awards Two Brussels firefighters were honoured with long-service medals at an investiture ceremony in London June 29. Fire Marshal of Ontario Bernard Moyle presented medals to, from left: Ross Somers, left and Murray McArter for 25 years with the fire department. Spouses or significant others were presented with companion brooches. (Dianne Josimg photo) Seaforth Community Hospital Site: Member of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance • The Local Advisory Committee acknowledges the commitment and participation of (2) of our inaugural members whose terms were completed in June 2005: Mike Hak as LAC member and Bob Broadfoot as Board representative. Thank you Mike and Bob - you will be missed! We would also like to welcome new members: Bill Scott and Kay Mailloux as Committee members and Dick Burgess as a Board representative. HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE • smallTALK, The Huron Perth Preschool speech and language program, received a very generous donation from the Harmony Kings for resources at the Seaforth Community Hospital office. Many thanks to the Harmony Kings members for the generosity and musical presentation! • Seaforth “Come Home to the Country” celebrations are in full swing for July 29-31st. The Seaforth Community Hospital Auxiliary will be creatively fundraising during Tag Days. The proceeds from an ecumenical church service organized by Bruce & Margaret Whitmore and Bill & Doreen Strong and held at Northside United Church, Sunday July 31st at 10:30 a.m. will be donated to the hospital. Your support of these events is greatly appreciated! • The Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation will be participating in this year’s CKNX Radiothon October 22, 2005. Stay tuned for details - this committee is very active and enthusiastic! • In May we saluted the efforts of our volunteers - Auxiliary, Foundation, students, pastoral care, musical entertainment, Hospice volunteers, Local Advisory Committee and Board. Heartfelt thanks to all of you for the untold hours of commitment to your Hospital! • THE WEEK OF JUNE 20-24 was Employee Recognition Week in the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - an acknowledgement to all the staff for the provision of excellent health care and their ongoing efforts. • We wish the community a safe and memorable summer!