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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-05-03, Page 1212 Signal Star • Wednesday, May 3, 2017 YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards honour Huron County youth Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star The YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards recognizes youth in I Iuron County who demonstrate sensitivity to others, talent, innovation, aca- demic responsibility, development of personal talents and give back to their community in practical ways. Helping students as they strive toward a better, healthier future is the goal of the YMCA's Celebration of Youth. The 2017 recipients of the YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards in Goderich gathered at the Bayfield Town Hall to receive their Awards, last Saturday, April 29. The Goderich-Huron YMCA, sponsors and community partners are extremely proud of the oppor- tunity to recognize these unique individuals in the community. Each award recipient was pre- sented with a Si, 000 Award at the Awards gala last weekend. The Health and Wellness Award was presented to Logan Baer from GDCI. He is a wonderful example of a student athlete committed to mak- ing a contribution to his community. This young man participated in bas- ketball, baseball, cross-country, track and volleyball. He has a unique ability to inspire and engage others, and this man is a successful entrepreneur, a mental health advocate and a success- ful honour roll student. The Personal Achievement Awards went to Chloe Field of GDCI and Leah Martens of St. Anne's. Chloe Field has been faced with recovery several times through her high school years, of varying degrees of concussions. 1 ler most recent con- cussion prevented her of being able to attend school during her final year. Instead of that hindering her, she continued her studies at home. Chloe also volunteers her time to several committees, including Jack's Chapter. The school -led ini- tiative hopes to end the stigma sur- rounding mental health by pro- moting inclusiveness. Leah Martens, through her role as a Student Trustee for the Huron - Perth Catholic District School Board, is promoting both grief awareness and well-being. She is connecting with profes- sionals at the Board Office, includ- ing the Mental Health Lead, as well as Huron Hospice, to embed more grief support in high schools. The Philanthropy Award was pre- sented to Vienna Van Veen from F.E.Madill. Vienna is making a differ- ence in her community with positive attitude and a desire to learn through discovery. She volunteers at local pools to coach for a local special needs swim team, and also offers private swimming lessons to accom- modate these individuals. In addition, Vienna also mentors students at her school and has a passion for teaching. • The Technology and Trades Award was presented to Nathan Hjelis of South I Iuron. Nathan is an innova- tive voting man and his curiosity led him to create his own Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Mill. Nathan is passionate about work- ing with this machinery. Some of the creations he has made so far are vari- ous signs and several types of clocks. Nathan also volunteers his time with his local Church group and has led fundraising for the past two years to assist with pay for his Church groups' mission trip. The Volunteerism and Commu- nity Service Award went to Shan- non. Edwards of GDCI and Evan Krebs of St. Anne's. Shannon Edwards is an extremely deserving recipient. A grade 12 stu- dent at GDCI, Shannon serves as the Student Senator Trustee and is also the South-western Representative for the Public Board Council. Shannon works hard to represent First Nations, Metis and Inuit as the Committee Chair. In addition, Shan- non is a founding member of GDCI's Jack's Chapter, an organization that helps support students and their mental health needs. Evan Krebs is an active 4-H Leader and an avid participant in the scouting movement. Evan also participates in community service work such as food drives, planting trees, garbage pick-up acid serving food at community suppers. In addition, Evan also serves as the Minister of Agriculture at his Looking For Common Sense Insurance? The search is over. At Hay Mutual, our people are proud of the high quality products and personal service we deliver. We take the time to understand your insurance needs, and.have the expertise to deliver products that work for you. Our solutions to insurance aren't common, they're common sense. HAY MUTUIWNAL Keeping promises, close to home. Zurich, Ontario • www.haymutual.on.ca 1-877-807-3812 519-236-4381 school St. Anne's Catholic School. The YMCA Youth Leadership Award was presented to Shannon Rogers of South Huron. Shannon was recently hospitalized for 11 months while undergoing chemo- therapy and radiation. During this time she found a need to bring happiness to others that were going through similar health issues. Shannon's charity, Cupcakes and Confetti, fundraises to create birth- day boxes for patients then delivers thein to children who are celebrat- ing their birthday during their stay in the hospital. When she is not fundraising, she spends her time volunteering on various committees in her school, such as the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), where she had a large part in ensuring a gender neutral bath- room was added to her school. The YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards is one example of the Y's commitment to invest in the young people of Huron County. According to the YMCA, their mission is to build healthy commu- nities and this celebration is one of the ways the Y and community partners can work to make a differ- ence in Huron County. For more on this story, see page 28. Bridge Scores The Goderich Duplicate Bridge Club meets weekly at the Trinity Christian church on Mondays for a mentor game and Tuesdays for their weekly game. All games are at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25th had 9 tables with David Deaves as the Director Winners are: North-South First Maria and David Deaves 58.63% Second Penny Peters and Kaye Alexander 58.33% Third Eleanor Erskine and Ted Penny 54.47% Fourth Michele Hansen and Maureen Knowler 51.79% Fifth Isabelle Moore and Rob McFarlane 51.19% East-West First Graham Yeats and Brian Reeve 64.29% Second Judy Sexsmith, Dave MacLaren 55.82% Third Janet Bloch and Cal Scotchmer 53.44% Fourth Peggy Menzies, Fred Waltham 49.47% Fifth Joan Lounsbury, Mary Lapaine 48.41% Monday, April 24th had a men- tor game with 6 tables in play. First Kay King, Isabelle Moore 60% Second Susan White, Rose- mary Evans 59% Third Kate and Bill Teall 57.50% Fourth Doreen-Lalor and Charles Rogers 56.50% Fifth Willy Simpson, Paul Spittal 53% Sixth Judy Sexsmith, Joyce Zimmerman 52% Tuesday, April 18th had 8 tables at their regular game with Rob McFarlane directing. North-South First Eleanor Erskine, Ted Penny 53.94% Second Maria and David Deaves 53.73% Third Kay King and Charles Rogers 53.11% Fourth Nancy McAuley,Rob McFarlane 51.23% East-West - First Patti and Rick McDonald 59.48% Second Joyce Zimmerman, Paul Spittal 58.89% Third Janet Bloch, Cal Scotch - mer 55.01% Fourth Brian Reeve, Graham Yeats 54.26% AIER, Notice of Intention to Pass a By-law to Change the Composition of Council TOWNSHIP ,OF ASt 1PitLD - COLhO4tNt - WAWANOSH TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh will consider a by-law that if approved, will change the composition of Council. Council will consider reducing its membership from 7 to 5, with the Reeve and Deputy Reeve elected at large and 1 representative from each ward. The By-law will be considered on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chamber, 82133 Council Line, RR 5 Goderich. Dated this 3r° day of May, 2017. Florence Witherspoon, Deputy Clerk