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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1999-02-24, Page 2• 2 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, February 24, 1999 Band going to play at DisneyWorld FLOM Page I group. We're only volunteers and we need a bit of back- up, " she says. Board of education consent forms and school policies such as no smoking rules make it easier for the. executive to gain cooperation • . from parents and students. and to create expectations: for good behavior on trips. Association with the board also gives the band hidden financial benefits such as educational discounts and tax benefits. Breen adds that the girls are -proud of their schools and are thrilled to be able to represent them. - "We march -in parades- all through North America with the Avon Maitland banner and we. get :over 90 per cent .participation in every parade, no matter how cold it is. 'They're so proud of what they .do." she says. • As the only all -girls band in Ontario •and one• of only throe marching bands_ in • Ontario; the Seaforth All - Girls band is in big demand ..and has to turn down 10 - invitations for every one it accepts. says Brugger. Over the years. it. has The:current roster of the Seeforth District High School All Girls Marching ,Band. 'played at .the Calgary Stampede, .Toronto's Skydome, the Kitchener Octoberfest Parade, the Edison Festival of Lights Competition in Fort Meyers. Florida, DisneyWorld, Busch Gardens and the Can -Am Days in Myrtle Beach, South. Carolina. It has performed for the past seven years by . invitation in the Tdronto• Santa Claus parade. - The last time the band competed in a major U.S. marching band competition in 1993, .it was -the only Canadian band to make. it .to the finals and won the silver medal. • "We were told we couldn't _have the gold because we weren't -American." says Bragger: This year. the hand will travel to • Florida's Disneyworld to perform in the Spectro Magic Parade at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. March 14 'and to.a_ Blue Jays "spring training game atDunedin: ,"It's a real feather in our cap to get to play in the Magic Kingdom. Disney goes through ' stacks of : aUdition' tapes-. before. accepting a hand. says Kalbfleisch: Hesays the band will ask to be placed on. the hoard', March 9 agenda to ask for continued funding. - The hand's cxecuure-is hoping to encouragc.more than 161 parents to attend the meeting - to show support !Or the hand. "If we don't take' a stand. things arc gone and Huron County '' ants to keep \'hat it's got.- he says, Since the Huron and Perth hoards' recent amalgamation. 'Kalb.fleiscli -has been attempting .to draw memhership froth Perth Court ty as well but ,o far only two girls come from Mitchell. Band travelling to Florida in March On March 11, 1999. the perform during Magic Music S.D.H.S. All Girls Marching Days so this is a great Bandwill be heading to honour. The band plans to sunny Florida to perform highlight their Disney during "Magic Music Days"' performance with "A Whole. at DisneyWorld under the New World". from the movie capable -leadership of band "Aladdin". '- director Charles Kalbfleisch. As well as performing at Last year. the band sent an DisneyWorld, the group has audition tape of previous . been ,nvited'ko perform at a performances to. Disney's "Cruise Night" in Kissimmee, Youth Talent Division. After for an estimated audience of viewing` • the . tape.., teo thousand. . and at .a DisneyWorld invited the Toronto Blue Jays spring band to perform in -the 'training game at Dunedin, Spcetro Magic. Parade at •Florida. Prior to the game "Magic • Kingdom" on . between the Toronto- Blue Sunday, March. 14. Only 'a • Jays and the Kansas City few of the many. groups' who Royals. the band will audition are chosen to ; perform several routines including a -Beatles medley and a Beach Boys medley: . "O Canada" will he played. by -the hand - and • the American national anthem -will he .ung by one of the group'; talented soloists. Amber Park. o1 Brussels. ' ' The_hand draws its _- - . membrs from Huron and :.Perth counties. This group of 85 young women consists of. musicians, dancers. flag 'bearers .and flag -twirlers between the ages: of -I2 and 19. In 1998 -:they performed ' in -many parades throughbut Huron and -Perth cOunties as well as the Kitchener Oktoberfest parade. Toronto . Bolton and London Santa Claus parades . and .rite Burlington Sound of Music parade. .The hand alsti pertOrrned at a. university of 4Nc,tern Ontario football game. In March 1998. they travelled -to Myrtle Beach. South Carolina to perform at Can -Am Days festivitie, . there.- . _ - -The. S.D.H.S.' All Girls Marching Band enioys_•thc. support of the A\ on Maitland Shoot Board. as 'yell as the communities \s here the hand members Ii'c and attend= ,school.: A yen active group. of -parents help• -with fundraising and chaperoning.. Pork producers; partners set up program for stress caused by recent pricing crisis BY CARL STAVROS • Clinton News -Record Staff ' Gabe. Del Bianco, in conjunction with the Huron County Pork'Producers Associatidn, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). and` Human -Resources Development Canada, has developed a stress and resource : management program to help farmers through the difficult times caused by the pork crisis. The program began on Jan. 18 in response to the December crisis Situation created by low pork prices. It is designed to assist farmerswho are facing difficult challenges, such as low prices or drought. . ''The idea is to get the communication channels open and to avoid withdrawal;" explained the 15 year stresscounselling veteran, "To give reality to feelings." "OMAFRA Agricultural and Rural Representative Bill Olarr echoed the need for the program's developm. nt. stating-•that'"the stresses that are out there are than: a normal person can bear:" Del Bianco is very accessible since he consults by personally sisiting area farms, at his office in Auburn. as well as at the OMAFRA-office in Clinton. He also, hopes to' reach the farming community formally. On Tuesday afternoons, Del Bianco hosts a telexed gathering where those facing common obstacles canmeet and discus's issues over coffee cards or pool. "The biggest problem - is the frustration," said Del Bianco. " not knowing where things are going," He hopes to "identify the reality-- of those frustrations,, but with all numbers of the "farm family": immediate .is well as'extended. • The response.to the new program has been great, Del Bianco said. adding that:- members- of the cornmunity. Hospitals hope some money will go toward recruitment of new doctors FR011 Page partnership -currently faces a shortage of general practitioners. Recruiting more doctors is one of the primary goals for the new partnership . which just completed the formation of its five - member management team. Balanced budget pleases Steckle Huron, Bruce MP Paul 'Steckle was pleased to see the budget is balanced and that families with lower incomes or young children have some help. "Not only will the books balance for two years consecutively but, for only the third time since Confederation, the federal government Is projecting that it will balance its bks. for four years. straight," said Steckle in a press release., The budget plan includes an overall tax reduction of $ 16,5 and increases the amount of the Canada Child Tax Benefit. "I am especially pleased to see that this budget extends a helping hand to families with lower incomes or with, young children. We constantly hear talk of how children are the future of this country. This budget goes a long way • toward demonstrating that we are indeed serious about that position," said Steckle. including hanks. school, and ehnrchcs have been very ,uppOrii.r. \1any have offered assistance by.puhliciiing the • program and even agreeing to or_aniic seminars and work shops. The response in the leaning conununity has been equally positise. said Bill ()Ian. Although it has only recenily hegun. he noted. "the pnu,gana has been used and is ,.cry effective. Although pork prices base increased in the, past month. pork .producers. are still in a money losing s tuatiun' AS a result. Olan explained that.thc -stresses ha.c been relieved a little: but.mit eliminated.'' , Del Bianco believes that most of the public is not aware of the ctmtinurng struggle which laces the Huron Counn pork industry, •',\s one tanner told me. he has gone from losing S2011I) per 'seek to losing $5t)I) per week." he said "The :iris is not over by a long shot." --- (Grace Wiggins wan Bridal Couple Tanya Edged & Mike Memer) Our large selection of shower and wedding gifts gives you a variety of choices to choose from. Come in, we'll be pleased to help! Still Unsure... Try a GIFT CERTIFICATE AND REMEMBER AFTER THE WEDDING... We can help with paint, plumbing and electrical supplies for your new home renovation projects! 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The ability to see clearly and comfortably at 10=15 inches. •- • Clear and comfortable distance vision, • Focusing skills. The ability to keep both eyes accurately focused at the proper distance and to change focus quickly. • Eye movement skills. The. ability to aim the eyes aeeuratelyrmove theruigttoothlyacross a page and shift them quickly from one object to anotTte-7— • Good eye/hand coordination. • Good sidervision..Being aware of things located to the • side while looking straight ahead. If any of these skills are lacking or not working properly, your child will have to work harder. This can lead to headaches, -tiredness and other eyestrain problems: Parents and teachers should be on the alert for these signs and symptoms: • A child that loses their place while reading or uses finger to.guide eyes; • Dislikes or avoids close work or holds reading material closer than normal; • • Has headaches and/or dizziness; • • Excessive blinking or rubbing of eyes; • Turns or tilts head to use one eye only; • Short attention span for the child's age or frequent daydreaming; • Consistently performs below potential; • - Double vision or eyes that appear crossed in or out; • Blurring of vision at any distance; • Burning or itchy eyes. Vision changes can occur without you or, your child noticing them. Help your child see more clearly and comfortably. Visit your optometrist at least every two years, or more frequently, if specific problems or risk factors exist: March 19: Watch for: Reading problems for the middle aged.