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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-06-08, Page 11THE HURON EXPOSITOR, trine S, 194-11 Community Seaforth high school part of peer mentor program BY AMY NEILANDS The Huron County peer mentors met with community service pro- viders at Connections, held at the Clinton Legion on Wednesday, June 1. This day -long workshop gave the 130 participating peer mentors the chance to meet members of the services and also gave the service members the chance to learn more about the peer mentoring program. The peer mentoring program is run in all five Huron County high schools: Central Huron Secondary School, Goderich District Colle- giate Institute, Seaforth District High School, South Huron District High School, and F.E. Madill Secondary School. Peer mentoring evolved from the START pro- gram, a stay in school program. Students are recruited and trained through their guidance depart- ments and the START program to become peer mentors. Mentors are trained in peer helping skills and have specialized training in sexual assault awareness. The program is there to help Grade 7, 8, and 9 students through the difficult transition of high school. Students in Grade 10 or 11 are chosen to be paired with a Grade 7, 8, or 9 student to help them through this transition. Ele- mentary school teachers choose a student who they think may need a little extra help or support and pair them with a mentor from the high school. Starting high school can be a difficult time for young adolescents and the peer mentors have already gone through that and know how hard it can be. "We are all adolescents facing the same problems," said Michelle Ducharme, student coordinator of the peer mentoring program at South Huron District High School. After the morning warm-up exercises, Ducharme introduced the mentoring program, and men- tors from each high school made presentations on what their pro- gram has done. Central Huron Secondary School is one of the newest high schools to join the program. Along with the mentoring, they have set up a sexual assault committee to help anyone who has been sexually assaulted. They also make presen- tations within the high school like skits and videos, as ways of pres- enting statistics and creating dis- cussions regarding sexual assault. "It's been great...we've had a lot of response..." "It's been great. We've had a lot of good response," said Tyler Hessels, a peer mentor and coordinator of the sexual assault committee. South Huron also has a sexual assault team and they just began a drop-in centre. It is open every Wednesday at lunch and anyone can go in to get help or just to talk. The peer mentors have become very active and well-recognized in their respective schools. Some activities that they have done include pizza parties, baseball, volleyball, gym nights, tobogganing, and car washes. "Growth has just been incred- ible," said Val Millson, the board office coordinator of the peer mentoring program and the START program. The mentors have also received administrative support. "The program you people are in is very special," said Paul Carroll, director of education at the Huron County Board of Education. "I will support and nurture in any way I can." Members of the community services involved with peer mentoring made presentations on what their service provides and how they can help the mentors and their partners. Huron County honours Lloyd Eisler Jr. Seaforth figure skating star Lloyd Eisler was honoured at the June 2 meeting of Huron County Council. The county passed the following resolution: "Be it hereby resolved that the council of the corporation of the county of Huron officially recog- nize the achievements of Town of Scaforth native Lloyd Eisler Jr. in recognition of his achievements as a world class pairs figure skater who with partner Isabelle Brasseur have claimed title to five Canadian national championships, a World Championship, and two Olympic Bronze medals among their many national and international awards." The pairs figure skating champion was also personalty congratulated by Warden Allan Gibson. 1 Weddings KELLY - McCLINCHEY Glenyce Marie McClinchey and Murray Wilmer Kelly were united in marriage on Saturday, June 4, 1994 at Egmondville United Church. Rev. Cheryl -Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa officiated. Matron of Honour was Doreen McCullough of Holmesville and Best Man was Jack Van Loon of Wellesley. The wedding party included bridesmaids Karen McClinchey of Auburn, Colleen Staffen of Seaforth and Carol Kelly of London; ushers were Doug McClinchey of Auburn, John Staffen of Seaforth and Steve Birch of London. Flower girl was Katie McClinchey of Auburn. Candle lighters were Bob and Randy McCullough of Holmesville and Ryan McClinchey of Auburn. Greeters were Julie and Kim McCullough of Holmesville. Murray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Kelly of Seaforth. Glenyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McClinchey of Auburn. A reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Seaforth Branch 156. After a honeymoon to the United States the couple will reside in Egmondville. (photo by Gregor Campbell) EVANITSKI - EGGERT Laura and Norman Eggert, Egmondville, are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Susanne Elaine to Stephan Terrence Evanitski son of Terry and Betty Evanitski of Corinth, Ontario. The wedding took place May 13, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada with a small group of family and friends in attendance. Susanne and Stephan are residing in Keswick, Ontario. MELLOR - NOLAN Scott Wilfrid Mellor and Deborah Helen Nolan were united in mar- riage on Saturday, May 7, 1994 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton. Reverend Gordon Redden performed the ceremony. Scott is the son of Paul and Judy Mellor of Vanastra and Deborah is the daughter of Tom and Ruth Nolan of RR 4 Seaforth. Maid of honour was Beth Palin, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Ingrid Sever, friend of the bride and groom; Laura Pletsch, friend of the bride; Marina Rawlings, friend of the bride and groom; Linda Nolan, sister-in-law of the bride; Mary Mellor sister of the groom. Best man was Shannon Mellor, brother of the groom. Ushers were Tony Goulding, friend of the groom; Ernie Nolan, brother of the bride; Gerry Rau, friend of the groom; Shaun Kyle, friend' of the groom; Paul Handy, friend of the groom. Ringbearer was Jacob Mellor, son of the bride and groom. Readers were Rev. Mary Mills, Grandmother of the groom, and Kate Papple, friend of the bride. Soloist was Melissa Whitmore. Organist was Mrs. Grace Datema, and pianist Mrs. Margaret Whitmore. Master of Ceremony was Dan Nolan brother of the bride. Reception was held at Vanastra Recreation Centre. After a wedding trip to Tennessee, the couple is residing in Vanastra. , Closer To You With Exciting Trip Give Aways! It's easy. All you have to do is pick up a Dream Contest card at the Ballot kiosk. Bring your card and day's re- ceipts from any of our fine stores* to the Zellers Lotto Centre for valida- tion every time you go shopping .. . $10,000 OF PRIZES GUARANTEED TO BE AWARDED! Use This Visit the Mall Kiosk for more information and restrictions To Win These! . When you've completed your card, fill out the back and drop it in one of the Ballot Boxes of your choice, making you eligible to win an exciting vacation (prize) getaway. 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