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The Huron Expositor, 1995-11-15, Page 5MIN Local Association honours teachers On Tuesday, Oct. 17 the Huron Women Teachers' Association welcomed twelve new women into the teaching profession and honoured eleven women teachers who had completed twenty-five years of service to the profession. In the Seaforth area, Chrystal Jewitt, Georgina Reynolds and Arlene van den Akker of Seaforth Public School, Cheryl Rock and Bonnie Lockwood of Huron Centennial School, and Barb Livermore of Holmesville Public School all received their twenty-five year pins and certificates. Several new teachers were •also inducted. They ir,cIude Lori Jewitt, who is teaching Grades 3/4 at Blyth Public School. After a period of minimal hiring by the Huron County Board of Education, the induction of so many new teachers was a significant revitalising event for the Federation and for the county system, according to the association. A multi -media presentation followed the ceremonies to honour out -going Huron Women Teachers' Association President Susan Wyatt. Susan has been involved in many Board and Federation initiatives during her two-year term of office and has been instrumental in 25 -YEAR PIN RECIPIENTS - Five local teachers were recently presented with 25 -year pins at the HWTF ban- quet. Back row, left: Cheryl Rock, Huron Centennial; Bonnie Lockwood, HCPS; Chrystal Jewitt, Seaforth Public. Front row, left: Georgina Reynolds, SPS; Arlene Vanden Akker, SPS. (Submitted photo) bringing excellent programs both to the membership and to the children in the county. Susan has taken a position in the Music Department of Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton for one year. Club makes Christmas tree design On Nov. 10, the Slabtown Flurries' met at the home of Anne Murray. When we got there Anne greeted us with a friendly smile. She taught us how to punch the shape of a Christmas tree into a can with a nail. They were painted a heat -resistant black. We will be putting candles on the inside. We also chose a wreath to decorate. Then we only had a liule time left to seal our hearts and our snowmen from the last j4-H News with an oil-based scent and added green and red crayon to give it a Christmas look. We had pizza for lunch and went to Joyce and Louis De meeting. Decker's home to bake our The next day at 10 am Christmas cookies. We made Anne helped us decorate our shortbread cookies and wreaths and the glued on our speculaas cookies. Shortbread snowmen. We also put ribbon on our Modge Podge cookie cans to finish them off. Joyce helped us make candles inside empty orange juice containers. We scented them is a traditional Scottish cookie and the speculaas cookie are of Dutch origin. We closet' the meeting by saying the 4- H mouo. Thank you for an enjoyable weekend. McClure sells steers at Brussels Sales at Brussels Livestock trade. Cows sold $3-5 higher. for the week ending Nov. 11: On Thursday veal and lambs Fed cattle, 710; cows, 331; sold on a strong active trade. veal calves, 214; lambs and On Friday, stocker calves goats, light run; stockers, were selling $3-5 lower and 3214; pigs, 163: yearlings were steady. Fed steers and heifers at There were 552 steers on Brussels Livestock were offer selling from 84.00 to selling on a strong active 88.00 to the high of 100.00. Twenty-six steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough, averaging 1398 lbs sold for an average of 87.01 with sales to 93.75. Two steers consigned by Clayton McClure, Seaforth, averaging 1063 lbs sold for an average of 85.09 with sales to 87.50. • New names for county buildings Two Huron County institu- tions and one county road will have new names. The names were selected by the Huronview 100 Anniversary Committee and approved by County Council recently. From 33 names submitted the committee made the following recommendations: The Huron Adult Day Centre should be changed to the "Jacob Memor- ial Centre." The name change was submitted by Ian Maclnncs. Old Huronview should be renamed, "Huron County 'Health & Library Com- plex." That name was sug- gested by Dianne Cooke. "Huron Place" was the sub- mitted name by Joanne Wareham for the unnamed road. Reasons for the name changes were given in the Administration, Finance and Personnel Committee report to Huron County Council on Nov. 2. "One of the most popular administrations at Huronview was that of the Jacobs. John Jacob began his administration in 1924 and was succeeded by his wife in 1947 until 1951. . • Teachers' group elects executive S.T.O. (Superannuated Teachers of Ontario) Huron - Perth District 9 held a very successful and enjoyable Fall Dinner Meeting on Oct. 19 at the Seaforth Community Centre with a large crowd in attendance. President June Boussey opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. We were very thrilled to have Janice Koekebakker (from Ingersoll) and Linda Matthews (formerly MacDonald, of Seaforth) who are now Woodstock nurses as our guest speakers. Janice and Linda were volunteer nurses who went to Oklahoma City last April following the bomb disaster there. People were forced to move out of their homes and were rescued by Janice and Linda who applied first aid, gave out supplies and helped them with 'brotherly love'. Howard Sinclair came forward with a Nominating Committee Report as follows: Past President, June Boussey; President, Ian Munro; 1st Vice, Dave McClure; 2nd Vice, John Hofstee; Archivist, Mary Moffatt; Constitution, Lilian Hallam; Goodwill, Alice Andrews - Huron, Dorothy Balsden - Perth; Health, Harold Wisternoff; Membership, Carol Simons; Newsletter, Ralph Smith; Entertainment, Mary Hoy; Social, Doug Weeks, Carol Damman; Tours, James Chapman, Alice Herbert; Publicity, Dorothy Dillon. Site looks at chips The supervisor of the Mid - Huron Landfill site is inves- tigating, with Duracell in Mitchell, the possible use of woodchips in concrete for sound barriers. He is to report his findings to the landfill site board. THU HURON IXPOSITOII, Novem*w 15, 1*55-5 Enjoy Homecoming '95 once more with your own video tape. For only $15.00 SEAFORTH Homecoming '95 VIDEO GIVE YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES THIS CHRISTMAS Available at: Stedmans V&S The Huron Expositor or call Joe Steffler at 527-2389 Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants 64 Main Street South Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO Tet: 519-527-1331 Fax: 519-527-0338 The Partners are pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wightman as the accounting supervisor of our Seaforth Office. Brian brings 7 years of previous public accounting experience in the small and medium sized business sector. A native of Huron County, Brian grew up on a farm in the Blyth area. He is well suited to serve the business community. Please feel free to drop into the Seaforth office to meet Brian. Brian WightnYan Their son, Dick, ran the farm for quite some time. They are fondly remembered by the community and by some resi- dents and staff," states the report. The new Huron County Health and Library Complex named was chosen to "help the public identify and access the location without getting lost." Huron Place was suggested as a new road name to Simplify directions to suppliers and customers and fit in to the county's road naming for future 9-1-1 service. Huron low in social assistance recipients Huron County has the sixth lowest percentage of people receiving social assistance out of 65 municipalities, according to recent statistics from the OMSSA. The information was released in a committee report at the Nov. 2 Huron County Council meeting. In Huron County, only two per cent of the population is receiving municipal social assistance. The highest percen- tage was the City of Kingston at 11.73 per cent. From Aug., 1994 to Aug., 1995, the number of social assistance cases in Huron decreased from 587 to 570. But the number of beneficiaries issued increased from 1,202 to 1,206. Ontario recently experienced its greatest month-to-month decrease in social assistance caseloads in more than 25 years. A Nov. 3 press release from the Ministry of Community and Social Services says 36,000 fewer individuals relied on social assistance last' month. That represents a .2.9 per cent drop in the number of cases from St pt. to Oct. Residents make snowman on Wednesday Queensway Volunteer Rev. Dave Austin of Exeter Auxiliary met Monday Pentecostal Church led our morning Nov. 6 as we worship service Tuesday finalized plans for the family afternoon. Christmas Dinner Dec. 3. Making a snowman with Everyone is really looking that beautiful fresh snowfall forward to it. on Wednesday was great fun Bingo was played Monday even though our snowman afternoon with the Bethel was only 1 1/2 feet high and Reform ladies. Residents also built on a table indoors. The enjoyed a hymn sing memories came back as we following the bingo. paued and pressed the snow Thanks for support during annual Poppy campaign into place. We enjoyed it for a half hour after which it took its proper place outdoors. COMING EVENTS Nov. 16, 7 pm - Portugal featured at International Day Nov. 20, 7 pm - Decorating Party Nov. 23, 10 am to 3 pm - Geri Fashions Dear Editor, I wish to express on behalf of the members of Seaforth Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion, sincere thanks to the people of Seaforth and area for their help and co- operation during the 1994 Poppy Drive. As a result of their generous contributions, the net results of the drive i Letters show that the donations are in line with past years. The Legion also appreciates and thanks the merchants who co-operated in allowing poppy collection boxes in their stores and all those individuals and groups who contributed wreaths and who took part in the memorial service on Remembrance Day. It was greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Errol Skillendcr Br. 156 Poppy Chairman HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER 527-1880 15 Main St Seaforth Something New SEAFORTH COMMUNITY CHURCH. SUNDAY 10:00 AM Sunday Time, Singing, Bible lessons, Stories, Object lessons, etc. FOR ALL AGES - OPEN SESSIONS 11:00 AM Praise & Worship THURSDAY 7:00 PM Bible Teaching & Prayer Come as you are...a warm welcome Paster: Bill Hauser A OUNCEME Brian and Linda Wilson, owners of ;, Wilson Auto Service, are pleased to announce the appointment of David Garrick to the Auto Pro Service team! - Well known in the Seaforth area, David is keen to welcome all friends, old and new, to discover the Wilson Auto Service difference! David Garrick "Feel free to stop in and have coffee with Dave to welcome him back. " Service Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 noon IS 0 AUTO SERVIC 1 23 Goderich St. East. • 527-1200