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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-11-15, Page 25News Dublin teen awarded- Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award Jeff Heuchert Joining the more than 350,000 Canadians that have been honoured since 1963, 16 -year- old Brock Bearss, of Dublin, was among the 80 young people to be awarded the Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award of Achievement on Nov 4 at a special ceremony at Queen's Park. There to present certificates to each of the recipients was the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario James Bartleman. "We each got to go up on stage and shake hands with the lieutenant gover- nor and the presi- dent of the pro- gram," recalled Bearss a few days after the ceremony. "It was pretty neat. Afterwards they took a group shot and then we got to go to the governor's suite for a reception," where the recipients and their 'families were treated to fancy hors d'oeuvres, he added. The award is part of the Duke of Edinburgh Canadians Challenge program, which was founded Brock Bearss, of Dublin, by Prince Philip to was presented at a spe encourage personal Park Nov. 4. development and a sense of responsibility and community involvement for young people. Bearss said one of the main reasons he wanted to participate in the program was he could use the skills obtained through it when looking for a job down the road or applying for schools. "It (the program) looks good on a resume and if you're going in for an interview. It shows (you have) commitment," he said, adding the program also helped develop his leadership skills. Bearss said he is considering attending the Royal Military College and has spoken with representatives that have told him they look for applicants with strong leadership skills. Other areas of development that the pro- gram's participants will benefit from in the future, as identified on its website, include creating self-confidence and self-reliance and problem -solving, decision-making and com- munication skills. The program, which is open to anyone between the ages of 14 and 25, consists of three levels: bronze, silver and gold. To meet the requirements for •a silver award, Bearss, who achieved his bronze award just over a year ago, had to dedicate a number of hours in four cat- egories. They were ser- vice, which includes helping other peo- ple in the local com- munity; skills, which includes cov- ering almost any hobby, skill or interest; physical recreation, which includes sport, - dance or fitness and adventurous journey, which includes training for, planning and completing a jour- ney on foot or horseback, by boat or cycle. For the service aspect of the pro- gram, Bearss played clarinet with the Mitchell Legion Band at a variety of communi- ty events, while for the adventurous journey he hiked, canoed and kayaked at the Bruce Peninsula. "It took a lot of dedication and commitment to finish the outdoor stuff," he said, adding, "I think I learned to enjoy nature more." Bearss completed the skill aspect of the pro- gram by practising weekly on the guitar, while he skated and lifted weights for the physical recreation part. Even the bookkeeping work he had to com- plete for the program - recording dates, times, results and gathering signatures, helped him to develop good organizational skills, he said. For his gold medal, which he is already working towards achieving, Bearss is continu- ing to perform with the Mitchell Legion Band and is now beginning to learn how to drive, which he plans to use towards his hours in the skills category. Jeff Heuchert photo poses with the award he cial ceremony at Queen's The Huron Expositor • November 15, 2006 Page 25 Tinker Tots Co-operative-Npriery School presents C%'tm'ar a t O�.at &owe& Home Tour 2006 A Christmas Tea, included in your ticket price, will be served at the Nursery School for your enjoyment Fri. November 17 • 6:30 to 9:00 pm Sat. November 18 - 12:00 to 4:00 pm DRAW PRIZES • PARTICIPANTS 0,4 Generously Donated by Metzger Meats, Hensall The Garlic Box, 54 London Rd., Hensall Hensall Cattle Company Detailers Pine Sampler Body Basics by Jen Mary Lynn MacDonald & Marty Krebs 167 King St. Gillian & Paul Leclair 163 King St. Joanne Fields & Derek Hippem 75 Queen St. Caroline & Steve Knight 83 York Cr. Vaila & Luke Baehnisch 73399 London Rd. Carmel Presbyterian Church - 83 Nelson St. (Tinker Tots Nursery School) Tickets $10.00 available at: Hensall Library, Kozy Komer in Hensall, Body Basics by Jen 519-262-2952 START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR THE SEAFORTH CO-OPERATIVE CHILDREN'S CENTRE!!! Samko & . Miko Toy Warehouse is coming to Western Fair Grounds in London. • Nov. 17th , 27th Store Hours: Sunday to Tuesday 10-5 Wednesday to Saturday 10-8 IMPORT&NT • In order to raise funds for the Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre, you MUST do the following while shopping at the TOY WAREHOUSE. 1. Shopping MUST occur anytime between November 17th - 27th, 2006. 2. You MUST REMIND the CASHIER to stamp your sales slip. 3. You must return all original stamped sales slips to S.C.C.C. no later than Dec. 7, 2006. (we will photocopy your original sales slips for you at the S.C.C.C., if you wish for your records) Upon receipt of our original stamped sales receipts, Sainko will process a cheque for 10% of total sales before taxes to Seaforth Cooperative Children's Centre!! HARLEY DRAW Wrn?IR Congratulations! Lion's Club President Chris Meier presents keys to Harley ,Davidson grand prize winner Terry Baker, of Hensall. The second prize, of $1,000, was won by Fred MacDonald, of Kippen, and the third prize, of $500, goes to Ron Gibson, of Wroxeter. Seen in the background are Leon Roland of the Vanastra Lions Club, Lisa Berard of the rec committee and Huron East Councillor Bill DeJong. Thank you to everyone for your support.