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Times Advocate, 1991-05-22, Page 5j ►,[ YO1JR B Times Advocate, May 22, 1991 Page 5 South Huron students say co-op the way to go By Ray Lewis EXETER - Looking at today's employment situation and consider- ing the cost of post -secondary edu- cation, one soon discovers that stu- dents are at a severe disadvantage. In this rapidly changing world, stu- dents need all of the help they can get and co-op education seems to be one of the few positive routes re- maining. Suzanne Maple, coordinator of the co-operative education program at South Huron DHS, is pleased with the progress of both the pro- gram and her students. "It really gives the students a chance to gain that needed experi- ence," said Maple. "It allows them the opportunity to experiment to see in which fields they would like to attempt a career." Angie Zielman is a grade 12 stu- dent at South Huron. She has al- ways held an interest in animal sci- ence and health, and was given the opportunity to become more in- volved in this area when she ap- plied for co-op. "I've learned so many new things over the past five months," says Zielman. "More than I could have in the classroom." Zielman was placed with the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Veterinary Laboratory Ser- vices. She began in the receiving room, where tissue samples are de- livered and from there moved to post mortem, where she learned how to perform autopsies on vari- ous animals. By far her favourite area has been that of bacteriology. "It's really helped me to decide whether or not I would like to pur- sue a career in veterinary science," says Zielman. Prior to entering the program, Zielman says she knew little about this area of study. Raised on a farm near Dashwood, she did have a general knowledge, but nothing to the effect of what co-op has taught her. Zielman has since been con- vinced to attend Centralia College for Animal Health Technology, and Letter to Editor Dear Editor: I thought you might be interest- ed in a follow-up to a piece you had in the March 27, 1991 issue of the Times -Advocate. The article on page 29 was regarding Morley Hall and his campaign to raise money for World Vision Interna- tional. My wife, Elinor and I arCilay missionaries with the Anglican Church of Canada working in a mission station in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Between the two of us we look af- ter the adminstration of the mis- sion. One of the many things we are involved in, is a project called JIMI Parish Development which is funded by World Vision Interna- tional. We assist the local people in running this project. Malnutrition is a serious 11 prob- lem in the area, particularly for infants and young children. The work that Jimi Parish De- velopment is doing is to teach the local people how to grow new crops, such as peanuts and beans, and how to prepare more nu- tritious well balanced meals. An- other part of the program helps to support two Nutrition Rehabilita- tion Units at the Health Centre, by providing protein in the form of tinned fish, as well as rice, pow- dered whole milk and magarine. Under -weight infants are brought into the rehabilitation unit and fed until they arc up to normal weight. then sent back to their 'bush' homes. Their mothers are given les- sons in good nutrition. World Vision also provides funds to help pay school fees for those who can't afford it. School children are shown how to grow and prepare nutritious foods. Our daughter Susan Mayer, sends us the Times -Advocate by airmail each week. so we can keep up-to-date on events in Exeter and area, and the sports activities of our grandchidlren. Our volunteer work here is sup- ported by Anglicans of the Diocese of Huron. Parishioners of Trivia Memorial Church, Exeter and St. John's -by -the -lake, Grand Bend arc pan of that support. Sincerely Fred and Elinor Clarke Koinambe Papua New Guinea plans to follow this with a basic medical degree from Goshen Col- lege in Indiana or by attending the Ontario Veterinary College at the University Guelph. "It's been a very good experi- ence," assures Zielman. "I would encourage everyone to enroll in co- op." Through the program, David Mack and Crystal Jones have been able to pursue interests in police protection. Mack has been adopted by the Exeter OPP detachment, while Jones has been involved with the Exeter Police Force. "One thing I learned is that it is getting progressively difficult to get hired onto a police farce," said Mack. "Co-op will give me the ad- vantage and hopefully open some doors." In most cases, the students prove very helpful to their employers and, as in the case of Jones, have defi- nite pos. ,; input. While 'orking for the Exeter Po- lice Force, Jones, together with an- other student, Steve Heywood, helped put together a Stranger Alert program for children between the ages of 5 and 10. "The kids really should be com- mended," said constable George Robertson, during one of the stu- dents' performances. "They have really been able to relate to the young children." Colleen Denomme has had the same impact on the residents of the Exeter Villa. Having wanted to pursue a career in nursing, her co- op placement helped to solidify her career decision. "I feel that I caught on to the work very quickly and love it," said Loving care - Co-op student Colleen Denomme helps Exeter Villa resident Bob Denomme during a normal work day. Denomme. "It was exactly what 1 expected." Perhaps the most rewarding expe- rience goes to Roy Allan Tebow. Tebow is a member of the Chal- lenging Learning Needs Program at South Huron, and co-operative edu- cation has opened doors which may otherwise have remained closed. Tebow is employed by Howard and Dave Holtzman at EMA, where his duties include packing groceries and stocking shelves. In today's world where students have so many important decisions, perhaps what Tebow has learned best sums up the basic functions co-operative ed- ucation serves, which many times are overlooked. "My supervisors have taught me to get along with people, and to be. a good worker." RRSP Rules Have Changed! etirement Planning Seminar Presented by: Brian Hall, Chartered Life Underwriter Topics to include, • Changes to RRSP rules effective in 1991 • How much will you need to retire? • Minimise taxes while building your retirement income • New strategies for RRSP • What's new in RRIF's This seminar will be of special interest_to anyone planning for, or nearing retirement. 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