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Huron Expositor, 2007-08-29, Page 8Page 8 The Huron Expositor • August 29, 2007 News Public meeting will discuss need for more dressing rooms at-Seaforth arena Aaron Jacklin Huron East council talked about the need for a public meeting to discuss renovations to the arena in Seaforth at their meeting last Tuesday. Seaforth Coun. Bob Fisher started the discussion by asking about an item from the minutes of the Seaforth & District Community Centres management commit- tee meeting. C 1 e r k - Administrator Jack McLachlan answered. "We're going to have a public meeting to see if the public is McLachlan. Fisher asked why now. "Things have changed," said McLachlan. "There are a lot more girls playing on boys' hockey teams so they need a place to get dressed." He said the meeting will be to see if the public supports the idea and if they do sup- port it, to solicit ideas for how to fund it. "In fairness, it would almost have to be a weighted vote at the public meeting," said Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan, noting that families with daugh- ters who play on coed teams and would bene- fit from the renovations `There areca lot more girls play- ing on boys' hockey teams so they need a place to get dressed,' -- Huron East Clerk Administrator Jack McLachlan in support of doing some renova- tions to the front lobby in order to get additional dressing rooms," he said. "And whose idea was this?" asked Fisher. "The arena board's," said r could be outnumbered by families who may not want the money spent and don't feel the need because they only have sons using the arena. A tentative date of Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the arena has been set. Avon wevai- Maitland Fairness Empathy Respect Integrity Courage School Year Calendar 2007 - 2008 Avon Maitland Public Elementary & Secondary Schools School Holidays Back to School: Tuesday, September 4, 2007 Thanksgiving: Monday, October 8, 2007 Christmas Break: December 24, 2007 - January 4, 2008 March Break: Friday, March 7 - Friday,14, 2008 Good Friday: March 21, 2008 Easter Monday: March 24, 2008 Victoria Day: Monday, May 19, 2008 Last Day of Classes June 26, 2008 - Elementary Schools June 18, 2008 - Secondary Schools on Exam Schedule 4 & 6 June 19, 2008 - Secondary Schools on Exam Schedule 5 & 5 Professional Activity Days (P.A. Days) Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Thursday, November 1, 2007 Friday, December 7, 2007 Thursday, January 31, 2008 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 Secondary Exam Days 4 & 6: January 25 - 30, 2008 and June 19 - 26, 2008 5 & 5: January 24 - 30, 2008 and June 20 - 26, 2008 Op & Saw For more information on Avon Maitland Public Schools visit our new website at;,, www.yourschools.ca email us at: Info@fc.amdsb.ca or call toll free at: 1-800-592-5437 oeoff wwne Jenny Wrst.ey Disictor ol &fixation CArrj Aaron Jacklin photo Laurie Grobbink, of Walton, takes part in a Sodbusters 4-H plowing competition Thursday as her dad Henry coaches her. She was preparing for the Queen of the Furrow contest the next day. 22 of 38 former queens of furrow attend match From Page 1 exceptional," he said. Twenty-two of the 38 former Queens were there that day. "Some of them are living in Alberta and all over the world now." The plowing match kicked off on Thursday with the junior day, which included the crowning of the Plow Princess and the 4-H Sodbuster Achievement day junior plowing match. Kabrina Bishop was crowned Plow Princess. "Brandon McGavin received the Ross Gordon Trophy for best crown on junior day as well as the TD Canada Trust award for top junior plowperson on junior day," said Zbwnsend. This year's seven Queen of the Furrow contestants had their inter- views and speeches Friday morning and their plowing portion Friday afternoon. "Margaret Vincent of the Belgrave area was crowned Queen of the Furrow and Amber Jeffray as reserve," said Zbwnsend. The open classes were held Friday morning. Paul Dodds was named senior champ and Brian McGavin reserve. Brandon McGavin was named junior champ with Jacob McGavin being named reserve. John DeKroon of Dublin won the sulky class in horse plowing. lbwnsend said more than 400 had dinner and guessed another 150-200 came to watch but didn't stay for dinner. "I don't think I've ever seen that many out at our local match," he said.