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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-08-31, Page 66 - August 31, 2005 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR Susan Hundertmark photo Performing Where the Wild Things Are during a summer camp at Walton Little School recently, Jacob McGavin, 10, plays Max and is surrounded by wild things including Gavin Workman, 6, Ben Weiler, 12, Mackenzie McGavin, 8 and Teegan McGavin 5. Walton Little School gets $750 grant for new sports equipment A $750 grant from Take Heart Huron is allowing the Walton Little School to buy a wide range of new sporting equipment. The grant is funding two scooters, along with the accompanying helmets and knee pads, some pogo sticks, field hockey equipment, rocket launchers, basketballs, soccer balls and a baseball bat and ball. As well, the grant paid for the cost for busing for the school -aged program to swim at the Brussels pool several times over the summer. "This money is allowing our school -aged kids, in particular, to keep active this summer," says teacher Naomi Pels. "It's really helped with the sports camp." By Susan Hunderbnark I IA The Avon E, pEmloyme Learning There is still time to register! lksist x'11 FANSHAWE COLLEGE In partnership with Fanshawe College we are offering WELDING 1012 This course is offered at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton from September 12, to October 19, 2005 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $416.50 + taxes To register please call Floyd Herman at 1.519.524.2515 www.thecentre Call Susan with your news 527-0240 Seaforth-area competitors do well at Huron match A two-day plowing match for Huron County included a Junior Day (4-H class), Thursday, Aug. 25 and a' Main day on Friday, Aug. 26 at Allen and Kim Walker's farm near Belgrave with antique displays and several agri exhibits. Thirty-four plowpersons plowed at the 2005 Huron County Plowing Match; 14 from Huron County. On Junior Day there were 12 young people plowing including Brandon McGavin, Rosanna Grobbink, David Grobbink, Alex Melady, Kevin Haney, Brandon Coleman, Cody Wilson, Geoff Alderdice, Mike Pavkeje, Brent Melady and Evan Klaver. Mike Pavkeje won the award for being the youngest. Results included Huron Senior Champion, Paul Dodds of RR 1, Seaforth and Reserve Senior Champion, Brian McGavin of RR 4, Walton, who also won the Warden's Award. Huron Junior Champion was Brandon McGavin of RR 4, Walton, who also won the Warden's Award and the McGavin Family Award (for the highest score in classes 2-5). The Ross Gordon Memorial trophy (for the best crown at the Junior Match) was won by Alex Melady of RR 2, Dublin. Don Dodds of Seaforth, Award (for the highest points received by a visitor out of the county) was won by Carman Weppler. The Best Going Plow Team Award was won by John DeKroon of RR 1, Dublin. Queen of the Furrow for Huron (2005- 2006) is Jessica Feagan who also won the Rosanna Grobbink gift for best plowperson (among queens). Jessica, daughter of Paul and Beth Feagan, R.R. #6, Goderich will compete at the I.P.M. near Peterborough in September, 2006. Runners-up were Rachael deBoer, R.R. #1, Blyth and Katie Williamson, R.R. #1, Walton. There were six competitors in the Princess competition Thursday and nine competitors in the Queen of the Furrow competition Friday. by Ruth Townsend Dan Varkoughnett, Toronto Dominion -Canada Trust regional vice-president, Seaforth manager Stephan Foster and Barb Horne, manager of customer services present a cheque for $9,000 to Sandra Jansen, director of the Seaforth Cooperative Children's Centre. 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"We like to keep current, especially when we have such a variety of children," says Jansen. The money could also go towards teachers who wish to upgrade their skills by taking college or university level courses. TD -Canada Trust manager Stephan Foster says a request for funding from Jansen fit in with the bank's focus on children, music and the environment. "We're glad to help out - that's for sure," he said. "With this donation, we hope to ensure that staff from the Seaforth Cooperative Children's" Centre receive the best training under the TD Canada Trust Excellence in Training Grant." yaw of your comm F9r years, our readers have relied on their community newspaper to stay informed about the events that are most important to them. From triumphs to tragedies, our coverage has always reflected the unique personality of our town. And we're proud to take a leading role in the development of this community. 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AMP' 1 By Susan Hundertmark Breastfeeding clinic offered by Huron health unit Starting Sept. 8, a breastfeeding clinic will be offered at the Huron County Health Unit in Clinton on Thursday mornings, from 9 a.m. until noon. These clinics will be provided in addition to the existing home visiting services that are offered to families after the birth of a baby. Services available at the clinic include individual counselling by a board- certified lactation consultant, weighing babies, developing a nursing care plan for mother and baby, and sales and rentals of breast pumps. Women can either self - refer, or can be referred to the clinic by any health care provider, including physicians, nurses, and midwives. The clinic is open to new mothers, as well as more experienced mothers who have questions or need some assistance. Appointments can be made by calling the health unit at 482-3416, or 1-877-837-6143.