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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-04-08, Page 5STEPPING OUT FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS- The "No -Name" Cloggers stepped out in sup- port of Cystic Fibrosis on Friday night, and in the process were able to make a $1,100 donation to the cause. The fundraising program featured step -dance and clogging rou- tines to music popular throughout different eras. Here, dancers step to the beat of "Barbie Girl". Dale photo. One-week March Break on tap BY RICK KEW Advocate Staff Students in the the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will have a one-week March Break n;;xt year as the board approved its 1998-99 school year calendar' during its March 3I st. meet- ing. School councils within the AMDSB showed overwhelm- ing support for a one-week March break next.year, voting 41-5 in favor of it. This year, schools in thc former Perth board had a one- week hrcak whilc.schools in the former Huron hoard and the Huron Perth Catholic dis- trict school board had two- week breaks. With.the forma- tion of the AMDSB, the new board shares approximately 80 per cent of its bus routes with the Catholic board resulting in cost savings to the existing boards. Next year, if the two boar1s had not harmonized the tim- Tuckersmith tng and length of the March break. the costs to run the buses for an additional week would be $29,000 stated a report from AMDSB trans- portation manager Dennis Harris. Addressing trustees at the March 31st meeting, assistant superintendent of schools, Jim Moore. informed the board the Catholic board endorsed a school calender identical to the AMDSB ele- mentary and secondary calen- dars. In the calendar adopted by trustees for secondary schools, classes will begin on Sept. 8 and conclude June 18. In addition to instructional days, secondary schools will schedule 10 examination days: Jan. 27 to Feb. 02 and June 21 to June 25. Easter Monday will be a classroom day. Four professional devel- opment days are planned: Feb. 3 and June 28 to June 30. For elementary schools the school year begins Sept. 8 tables mowing tenders to minutes of the meeting. Coun. Doug Vock, who owns a house on the street, declared a conflict of interest and refrained from discus- sion. No members of the .public were in attendance for a pub- lic meeting earlier in the evening to consider a pro- posed zoning bylaw amend- ment that would change the minimum lot depth for "vil- lage residential low density from 46 to 40 metres. CONTINUED from Page 3. Staff Sgt. Brian Baldwin of the OPP office in Godcrich was at the council meeting to discuss concerns of the town- ship and future plans for policing. Seventeen William residents of Street in Egmondville also attended "to discuss the condition of the road allowance and requesting council to change thc proposed construction schedule in order for William Street to he reconstructed this forthcoming year," according u twig* Easter is happening at Jlildebrand dowers and t ifta3s 20%OFF Stuffed or Plush BUNNIES Main St. Seafort 527-0555 6(3 06 Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM ISI (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications Are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTORS Joe Chale. R.R. 5Irfikhel 348-9705 Ron Feeney. R R. 2 Dieln 345-2360 Larry Gardner. R R. 2 Stals 345.2679 Jack Iktdgert, R R. 1 Ki1te 2294152 Wheel O'Shea, R R. 3 Granton 225-2600 Wore Mom, R R. 2 SI. PM 3934548 AGENTS Waynelrtaw,Exeltr 2351915 . Delict Ikon. Dubin 3452512 Bab Wean, Dible 3452777 J.P. Uiiac, Michel 348-9012 clad Olke, Eyster 235430 A refund from surplus watt declared for all policy hold- er. who qualify, are on record and M good standing as at December 91, 1007. and concludes June 29. Four professional development days are listed: one prior to Labor Day, Nov. 27, Apr. 30 and June 30. Easter Monday will remain a holiday for ele- mentary staff. Because the number of pro- fessional development days have been reduced from nine to four and the Ministry of Education changes to curricu- lum and student assessments, the board requested, in a letter to the ministry, that it increase the number of professional development days for the 1999- 2000 school year. Result; from school coun- cils in the AMDSB district were as follows: Huron County, 18 out of 29 schools responded with 16 in favor of a one-week break; Perth County. 26 out of 29 respond- ed with 24 in favor of a one- week break. For Easter HOT CROSS BUNS Pkg. of 6 s1.99 :.tyN Bakery & Cheese House 1 527-180 Seaforth ,- ,`-• t• tj.\+1 -HEALTH ON THE HILL - A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANNOUNCING: "NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP" each Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at SCH OBS Dept. All new parents welcome to share information and experiences and to discuss a variety of postpartum topics. Baby's wcight and growth checked; questions & concerns addressed by Karen Searle, Facilitator. Weekly topics to be chosen by parents. Older siblings Welcome with supervision and activities provided. To register, call 527-1650 Ext. 219 Mon. - Fri. 09:00-5:00 p.m. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All patients arc required to always bring their Seaforth Community Hospital green card and Ontario Health card for all doctor's appointments and hospital procedures. As of March 1, 1998, this is a Ministry of Health requirement for the prevention of Healthcare fraud. PARKING: Your co-operation is appreciated in acknowledging the "WHEELCHAIR PARKING" arca outside thc Emergency/Out-patient/Visitor entrance. Please consider those in need of these designated parking spaces. Thank you. OB PREADMIT CLINICS If you arc 36 - 38 weeks pregnant and planning to deliver at Scaforth Community Hospital, you arc requested to pre -register with Grace Dolmage Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (519) 527-1650 Ext. 219. Clinics by appointment ONLY each Sunday beginning @ 1 p.m. SEAFORTH PREINATAL INFORMATION SESSION for expectant parents and interested persons will be held Thurs. APRIL 16th at 7:30 p.m. Conference Room 2. Topic: "Breastfeeding Attitudes" with Dr. Carolin Shepherd and Terri Shohbro ok. DIABETES EDUCATION offered by Dianne Wood, Rcg. N., CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) weekly on Thursdays I - 3 p.m. Topics include: Insulin, Oral Agents, Monitoring Technique, 'travel, Days of Illness, Self -Management to Prevent Complications. M.D. referral not required for appointment. Pre - register by calling Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. 527-1650 Ext. 234. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by Huron Hospice Volunteer Service will next meet Wed. APRIL 15th, (hi -monthly meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of every month) at 8:00 p.m. 10 Maplewood Manor. Church Strcct, Scaforth (enter through rcar door off parking lot). Anyone interested is most welcome to attend. For further information, contact Joan Stewart 522-0897 or Shirley Dinsmore, Office: 527- 0655 Res. 527-1005. Queensway residents welcome "Rejects" Queensway residents had a very busy week beginning with bingo with the Hensall Legion Ladies Auxiliary Ladies. Thank you for assist- ing. Rev. Knight, retired Presbyterian minister, offici- ated Tuesday afternoon's church service. Winnie Hutton guided resi- dents in Bible Study on Wednesday afternoon. Music, laughter, singing and dancing filled the activity room Thursday afternoon as Queensway welcomed the Nashville Rejects. Easter egg decorating and colourful candle making kept residents busy during Friday afternoon crafts. CONTINUED on Page 14. MASSAGE THERAPY Whale Birmingham RIO Registeniti Massage Therapist 527-0780 Total Imago N Thurs/Sat hey Kids ENTER OUR COLOURING CONTEST (Page 2 in this week's Expositor) ARCHIE'S Sege wee ljecoce 24 Goderich St. E. Seaforth 527-0881 McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth. 527-1140 •Service •Selection *Savings •Satlslaction •Leasing *Complete BODY SHOP Service TM HURON EXPOSITOR, Apra 1, 19•11-5 MILTON J. DIETZ LIMITED & U1GHEI! POWER FENCING Present The 1998 Spring ELECTRIC FENCE BUILDING CLINIC TUESDAY, APRIL 141:30 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. You are invited to our store at R.R.#4 Seaforth for a demonstration on how to build a proper fence system. GALLAGHER PARTS purchased or ordered on this day o� 0 will receive OFF MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR & CALL AHEAD TO REGISTER 519-522-0608 Our professionals wia coordinate a total look that complements you features and lifestyle. Includes hair, Getting married? Have picture perfect hair, make-up & nail Call Total Image 11 Today. Full Service Salon -- Open 6 Days & 3 Evenings 527-0780 59 Main St., Seaforth Seaforth Public Utility Commission "MAKING SMART CHOICES" The Ontario Government has promised to deregulate the electricity industry and give customers a choice of suppliers, possibly by the year 2000. Seaforth P.U.C. customersare being contacted by Energy Marketers requesting the right to act as agents in the purchasing of electricity at unspecified prices. These brokers may tell you that you will save a great deal of money in the future. You should know before signing a contract that these claims are unsubstantiated. Be aware that these marketers are NOT associated with our utility in any way and we want to caution you, our valued customer, to fully understand any agreement you may be signing. Seaforth P.U.C. will continue to be your supplier and deliverer of electricity and will keep you informed concerning electricity supply to the year 2000 and beyond. Seaforth P.U.C. has joined ENERconnect, a new buying co- operative made up of Ontario's publicly owned, non-profit electric Utilities. ENERconnect will assist your Utility with power purchasing services in a deregulated electricity market. This decision is expected to ensure competitive electricity rates and a secure supply of power for the residential and commercial customers served by the Seaforth P.U.C. What this means for customers Is access to the buying power of utilities such as Ajax, Belleville, Brampton, Burlington, Dundas, Guelph, Goderich, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener -Wilmot, North Perth (Listowel), Markham, Niagara Palls, Peterborough, Seaforth, St. Mary's, Stratford, St. Thomas, Windsor, West Perth (Mitchell), and Wingham to name a few. It will keep our Utility viable and competitive in a deregulated market. Deferring your decision regarding your future electricity supplier is the "smart choice" at this time or contact us to discuss deregulation in the electricity market place. Your Utility: Seaforth P.U.C. Phone: 527-0530 7 L`L ft?,