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Huron Expositor, 2000-06-14, Page 84—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 14, 2000 Women get awards Two local women have received awards from the Huron Perth Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. Janice Richardson and Gail Moffett received Outstanding Service to Children with Special Learning Needs. Richardson, from Seaforth, is a teacher at Seaforth Public School while Moffett, from Egmondville, teaches at Central Huron Secondary School. According to bios about the women written for the award, "Richardson has proven to be an indispensible addition to the staff of Seaforth Public School. Her work is of great benefit to the large number of children with whom she has worked over the last five years. Janice's friendly and quiet manner nurtures, encourages and supports her students in an atmosphere of humour and patience. "Janice very successfully assists the teachers in making necessary program adjustments for the students, and provides valuable input when reviewing program success. Her creative delivery of program adjustments enhances students' learning. Janice's use of initiative is much appreciated by her colleagues. Even in the absence of teaching staff, she organizes classroom materials and prepares teaching aids. When supervising students outdoors, she is always conscious of safety needs and willingly organizes suitable. activities to keep children occupied. "Janice is viewed as an educational assistant who provides exemplary support and often exceeded expectations."• "Moffett is an educational assistant at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton, and has been at CHSS since April 1990. "Gail provides support for exceptional students in Grades 9 to 12 who have learning disabilities or behavioural difficulties. This support includes readings, scribing, organizational support, testing accommodations and behavioural modifications support. "Gail works closely with students, and gives freely of her own time to provide extra- curricular opportunities to all students in the school. She works well with all staff members and is considered by her staff to be the epitome of a paraprofessional. "Gail's assistance with school fund raisers demonstrates her commitment and dedication to the whole school." News Business Corporation gets $200,000 Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle recently announced on behalf of Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State (Rural Development). a $200,000 Industry Canada investment. The investment will promote economic development in the Huron -Bruce region and contribute to continued operations at the Huron Business Development Corporation (HBDC). "This government believes the people of the Huron -Bruce region can best identify their own economic and business development priorities," said Steckle. "This funding will enable the Huron Business Development Corporation to build on the strengths of the regional economy and create jobs." The Huron Business Development Corporation is one of 52 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Ontario funded by Industry Canada. They employ local staff and are governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of community members representing the private sector, municipalities and other not-for-profit economic development stakeholders. "The Government of Canada values rural communities, and is working to strengthen and diversify local economics with investments like this," said Mitchell. The HBDC has recently earned an Award of Rural Excellence for its contribution to economic growth. It provides business counseling to entrepreneurs, offers alternative financing to small business and supports community projects that boost the local economy. The award was sponsored by Pioneer Hi -Bred Ltd. and the Foundation for Rural Living. During its 6 years of operation in the area, the HBDC has loaned over $2 million to 55 businesses. These businesses invested $870,000 into their operations and were able. to lever over a million more dollars from other lenders in the area. Since its start in 1993, the organization's efforts have impacted positively over 400 jobs in the community. Dick Burgess photo Moe knows golf Moe Norman, one of the world's greatest ball strikers, led a seminar Sunday at the Seaforth. Golf and Country Club despite rainy weather. This was a continuation of last year's special event for Huron Hospice at which Norman couldn't attend. Province of Ontario Savings Office offers 3 Bond options you can bank on! Step -Up Bond ig Variable -Rate Bond in Fixed -Rate Bond Since 1922, the Province of Ontario Savings Office has been providing Ontario citizens with an opportunity to invest in their province. 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