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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2000-02-16, Page 7News THE HURON EXPOSITOR, F.bruary IS, 2000-7 Honours and awards dinner held at Seaforth Legion Saturday night Last Saturday night, the annual Honours and Awards dinner was held. President, Linda Gridzak opened the meeting with the carrying on of the colours with Sgt. -at - Arms Gordon DeJohg, Mary Becker and Judy Poland as Colour Party. Honburs and Awards chair, Jim Watson, was in charge of the Branch 156 Awards. Ten new members were initiated to membership of Branch 156 by Jack Eisler, Jim Watson, Pat DeJong and Jean Ross. Ten year, 15 year, 20 year and 25 year pins were awarded to Associate members. Also, 10 year, 20 year, 25 year, 35 year, 40 year and 45 year pins were presented to regular members. Fifty year pins for regular members were presented to Wilbert Maloney and Mervyn Nott and 55 year pin for regular members went to Ken Coombs, H.P. Chesney, Bob Govier, Jack Eisler and Don Keys. Jim Watson was presented with a Life Membership by Zone Commander CI Eric Ross and President, Linda Gridzak. A dance was heli afterwards and was much enjoyed by everyone. The February General Meeting is on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Many other members were to receive year pins but were unable to be present. These pins can be obtained from Jim Watson. Past Officers Medals and/or Bars were presented to Eva Brown, Jean Ross, Ralph Wood. Ann _Wood, Rick Fortune, Mary DeJong and Linda Gridzak. Certificates of Appreciation were given to Jim Brown, Donna Oosterbosch, Bob Watson, Doug Smale, Bob Carnochan, Jim McLeod, John Lansink, Randy Dayman and Gerard Meidinger. Honours and Awards Ladies Auxiliary Chair Thelma Coombs presented five year, 15 year and 25 year pins to members of the Auxiliary. Seaforth Legion News Also, -Past Officers Medals and bars were given to Joyce Wallace, Monica Williams and Shirley Cooper. - Past Presidents Medal went Ross and Debbie Trollope, Bob Grey and Mrs. Grcy Zone Honours and Awards Chair.and Ladies Auxiliary Zone CI Commander Velma Congratulations to all the contestants. It is a shame. everyone can't come first, but everyone is a winner just by entering. Prizes and certificates were presented by Charles Perkins, Y ouch Education and Barbara Scott, P.R.O. Barbaro Scott photo Life memberships were given to Jim Watson and Helen Ann Elliott over the weekend at the Seaforth legion's annual honours award dinner. Barbara Scott photo Recognized at the Seaforth legion's annual honours award dinner over the weekend were from left, Ken Coombs, H.P. Chesney, Bob Govier, Don Keys and Jack Eisler, who all received 55 -year pins and Wilbert Maloney, who received p 50 -year pin. Seated at front is MerynNott, who also received a 50 -year pin. to Mary Doig. Helen Ann Elliott received a Life Membership presented by President. Mary Doig .and Zone Cotnrnander• L.A. Velma Young and Thelma Coomhs. • Head table guests included Zone Commander CI Eric Young and Mr. Young. As usual a delicious meal was prepared and served by the Ladies Auxiliary who were thanked by Bob Watson. Sunday the Public Speaking contest for the schools was held. First place winners will nowadvance'to the Zone CI level contest on March 6. Judging was done by Sharon Millard, Dia—Burgess, Bob Ncwnham and Etts Dclvecchio• at Branch 156, Seaforth. Barbara Scott photo The Seaforth Legion Public Speaking contest winners this year include, front row from left, Derick Bachert and Ali Kramers, second row from left, Mandy Mitchell, Emily Van Bakel, Connor Maloney and Brittany Hendricks and third row from left, Blake Griffiths and Steven Hartfiel. The contest was held Sunday and first place winners will advance to the Zone Cl level on March 6. French immersion set to go 'in Stratford Forty-one Grade i and 2 students enrolled in new Avon Maitland program beginning in September By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Staff Forty-one Grade 1 and 2 students are so far enrolled in French immersion classes, which begin September at Stratford's Bedford Public School. "It looks very promising. You have to understand how keen the parents arc to see this program have a beginning." superintendent Marie Parsons told trustees of the Avon Maitland District School Board at their Feb. 8 meeting. Registration for the new program closed Feb. I I and Parsons said the two teachers needed for French immersion Were expected to be hired by the beginning of this week. Parsons said the willingness of the board to guarantee that younger siblings will be given a spot at Bedford Public School and to provide busing inside the city of Stratford made the difference in attracting enough students to offer the program. An attempt to begin French immersion last year failed when busing was not offered. "I couldn't sec more than one bus needed in ` iratford and for thc Mitchell and St. Marys students enrolled. the parents know they need to drive them," she said. When trustee Maggie Laprade asked how many students the French immersion program attracted to the Avon Maitland board who would have otherwise gone elsewhere. Parsons said only one parent specified that without French immersion. she would have registered in thetatholic system. "It would be just speculation on any of the others." she said. Parsons added that since the local Catholic board's French immersion program teaches every course in French. opposed to the Avon Maitland program, which teaches math and English in English, the difference could attract more students to the Avon Maitland board. "There are inquiries," she said. Vice -chair Bob Allan said he was lobbying for a second Pickets ripped from fence Thc fence at the seaforth pickup truck ha. lett it dam - Lawn Bowling Club was aged. reported damaged Feb. 12 OPP were called at 3:30 after 35 pickets were found p.m. on Feb, 13 when the broken off. . owner of the truck reported Thc damage was found damage from someone try - along the west side of the ing to pry open thc door of property and occurred some- thc locked truck where it time the night before. had been parked in the Truck damaged Seaforth owner's driveway. An attempt to get inside a i French immersion site to be located in Exeter. Education director Lorne Rachlis responded that•a second site will not be chosen until September. 2001. "It's our intcntion to get the program off the ground in Stratford first," he said. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 124th Annual Meeting of the Members will be held in the OFFICE BUILDING of McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. • To receive and dispose of the 1999 financial statements and Auditor's Report, • To appoint Auditors, • To consider and enact proposed amendments to bylaws No. 7, 12, and 13, • To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting, • To elect three Directors, • The retiring Directors are Lavern Godkin, Alex Townsend, and Donald McKercher. All are eligible for re-election. • Any person wishing to seek election or re- election as a Director must file his intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary of the Comrany at least seven (7) days in advance of the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting called for the purpose of electing Directors (By-law No. 21 (d)) Ross Struthers, BA., AIIC. 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Here are some of the things you can expect to find in your child's kindergarten class: A capable, caring teacher who is trained to teach this age group . An exciting and active learning environment which fosters explorion and discovery Individualized programs to prepare each child for further learning recognizing that each child is different and develops at a slightly different rate Kindergarten Registration • for school year 2000 - 2001 Public elementary schools in Perth and Huron Counties will hold kindergarten registration from February 28th - March 8th For Senior Kindergarten Students must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2000 (Students presently attending JunioVindergarten in an Avon Maitland District School Board school do not need to reregister) For Junior Kindergarten Students must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2000 �+ Registration packages for both programs may be picked up at your elementary school office, or are available by calling your school. Please bring the following required information to the school at the time of registration. 1. Proof of Age (birth certificate, birth registration card) 2. Immunization Record 3. Health Card 4. Completed.registration form and immunization form contained in the registration package. For further information contact your local school principal, or call Judy Tobin (ext. 114) or Darlene Million (ext. 204) at the Board's Administrative Office Avon Maitland District School Board 62 Chalk Street, North Seaforth, ON NOK 1 WO Telephone (519) 527-0111 or 1.800.592.5437 Fax (519) 527-0222 LORNE RACHUS WENDY ANDERSON Director of Education Chair