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The Huron Expositor, 1998-03-18, Page 3eae t l CONTINUED from Page 1. John Robertson of the Perth CMHA also disagrees with the actions of the board of directors at CMHA Huron. Robertson said CMHA Huron could find a "creative" way to fulfill its work with the amount of money it gets. He. like Stock, pointed to how the demise of CMHA Huron would wipe out the existing Nevada ticket rev- enue and limit the ability of another organization to pick up CMHA Huron's work. Although CMHA Perth has. at a "housekeeping level." assumed responsibility of a CMHA Huron support group, it remains to he seen what organization has the resources to fulfill the CMHA Huron mandate for education and advocacy of mental health Issues, said Rohrrtson. George Rimmer of Seaforth brought a letter with 2(1 signa- ture. supporting the continu- ance of CMHA Huron to the organization.s meeting on Feb. 17. Rimmer. a mcinhcr of a HPDHC committee on mental health and substance abuse. had stopped being a member of CMHA Huron. but wanted to join again. He was told CMHA Huron would not accepting any more members. Rimmer said that decision "virtually cuts off the possibil- ity" of what he would Iikc to see happen with CMHA Huron: the current hoard of directors resigning so a new hoard could try to keep the organization going. Wooden did not eliminate the chance of the current membership concluding the organization could he main- tained. "if someone thinks they can carry on. 1 suppose that's up to the membership to decide..." Family support group established A Family Support Group has been established in the area for those who support a person with mental illness. Sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association Perth County branch the first meeting is being held April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Bible Church in Egmondville. Spokesperson. Patti Collivcr says nicntal illness does not only effect those who have a diagnosis. 1t also impacts on those who offer support to the individual. The support person is often Ictt feeling confused when they find no answers to their ques- tions. For more information call Collivcr at 1-888-875-2944. ext. 234. � Charles Smith, left, makes the first contribution of $5,000 to the SDHS Trust Fund as Maureen Agar, chairperson of the Seaforth District High School Council; Jim Campbell, account manager at Toronto Dominion Bank; Cathy Garrick, deputy clerk, Seaforth Town Council and Marlene Harburn, customer service representative at the CIBC in Seaforth accept the cheque to open the fund. (Fitton photo) A fight to the bitter end Please call or write our local representative, Ahhy Armstrong and make her aware of our viable school and opinions. Even though the number of students making up Seaforth District High School is not what many consider an ade- quate amount, we have still produced a prominent Senior Girls Volleyball team. Full of ambitious, outgoing girls with the competitive edge needed to make tit to WOSSA in St.. Mary's March 7. The girls played well and had a lot of fun the entire season but between unfortunate injuries and good competition, they came up short by not qualifying for OFSSA. Good luck to Cheryl Thompson and Laura Strangway who will he fur- thering their adventures at University and college next year. By Stephanie MacDonald and Amanda Denys As many have heard. the fight to keep Scatorth District High School open is going to he a fight to the hitter end. One may not have realized the seriousness of this issue. but the talks have been going on for quite some time now.But had you attended the Avon/Maitland Board meet- ing on Tuesday, March 10, you would know the hoard means business. • The hoard, has yet again. put the final decision on hold until March 31. as to whether the school will be closed and what will happen to the approximately 340 students presently attending the school. Some people sec the delay as a means of trying to keep everyone happy. delay- ing the closure of our promi- nent school. masking the real problem at hand. trying to keep the school open. But we. the student body (and we hope the entire town of Seaforth) see this as an opportunity to fight for the foundation of our communi- ty, the high school. One must realize the tremendous impact the school has on our communi- ty. Think of all the businesses and money our community will he losing if the students are forced to leave. Our com- munity, as a whole, would not be standing if it were not for the graduates of the school. Many of our local business owners. managers and employees are all gradu- ates of the school. not to mention the numerous alum- ni our school has produced. We as a community have to protest this action being taken against the school and show the hoard and its mem- hers we arc not leaving. or at least not quietly. The students have already planned various approaches to conquering the closure in the short time we arc faced with, but we need your help. Incidents under investigation Seafortt OPP are investi- gating several incidents which occurred around town. Thieves broke into an unlocked garage March 3 around 9 p.m. on Church Street Seaforth and stole a quality of liquor. Entry was made on the north side of the garage. The incident is still under investigation. Other incidents under investigation include the theft of several tires March 7 between 5 p.m. and 1O p.m. from Archies UPI. The tires were last seen on the rack located on the southwest cor- ner at 24 Goderich St. Seaforth. The six tires are valued at $480. A stolen vehicle was recov- ered from London Road Seaforth on March 8. The 1998 Chrysler was taken from St. Anne's Catholic High School in Clinton March 6 around 3.21 p.m.. The vehicle 'sustained dam- age to the steering column. Mark Beuerman. 17, was charged under the Liquor Licence Act, March 6. when he was found to be consum- ing alcohol in the parking lot at the Seaforth Arena. Also on March 6, a motor vehicle was stopped in McKillop Twp. Open liquor was found in the vehicle. Stephen Vandenhengel, 21. Seaforth was charged under the Liquor Licence Act. RM SOUND LABS New in Seaforth...Bringing Big City Prices To You! 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