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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-09-16, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate. Septemteir t E 199",' COMMUll.171_ Program begins at Centralia College Tutors needed for literacy outreach LIT -R R-A-CY. n., ability to read and write. progress; sek su}ficienr hope: the shortest distance to individiui1 so- cial and econonuc development By Ray Lewis TA -Staff HURON PARK - The poster tells it -all -as you walk into the office of Jennie Girard, who has been dab- bling with a literacy program at Centralia College of Agriculture and Technology (CCAT), for over three years. -Initiated by Barb Shipley, Litera- cy. Outreach for Huron County be- gan by offering a pesticide pre - course tor farmers needing certifi- cation m the Grower Pesticide Safety Course. Shipley developed the workbook, while Girard taught the math pre -course. From there they began to find people who needed help in literacy or English and matched them with tutors. "We've been fairly successful," said Girard. "But we really want to open up to the community and let them know this is available." Currently, CCAT has learners on a waiting list while the search con- unues tor more tutors. The college is looking to recruit volunteers of all ages for tutoring and CCAT is willing to train individuals for free while Girard herself conducts month 1 v workshops. The program is being offered throughout Huron County in coop- eration with the Huron County li- brary system. • "We have loads ot resources and loads of energy," agreed Girard. "We just need to connect them. " Consequently. tutors are required in many areas of the county. While some students lust want to be able to get through the pesticide pro- grani. there arc many others striv- ing to become more comfortable with language itself. A quick phone call to Girard. and she will gladly meet with learners to discuss their needs and set them up with a tutor. For lessons, they can meet at the college, at either participants home, or virtually any- where the duo feels most comforta- ble.. "We realize it's a rural communi- ty and were quite willing to travel to roach those people who need help," confirmed Girard. Although every single contact is different, most meet for about an hour a week. The program is de- signed to offer some of the work specific material many feel is over- looked or no longer available at school. It is thd program's goal_ to teach very practical skills that present people with the opportunity to perform the functions they need. "There are people out there who really want to learn to read com- fortably or learn the practical facets ot math to do a chore such as their groceries," said Girard. "'!Cat's the type of thing we want available." To date, tutors have worked with everyone in the area from older businessmen to immigrants who, after raising their children, now want to become more proficient in English. But more tutors are need- ed. A soluuon would be to work in small groups. but as Girard said, students generally feel a lot of em- barrassment- so the program funs - uons much better one-on-one. 1t enables the student to feel more comtortable and helps them absorb more. "It takes more courage than you could imagine to- oomc beck and want to learn to read," said Girard. "The tutor has to understand and -re- spect that." CCAT will eventually be setting up information booths at area fairs to help promote the program, but in the meantime, resources are readily available with everything from mystery novels to videos. Canada Post has just released their Flight For Freedom video se- ries on Literacy and Canada's Youth which is available at .the col- lege, as well as a wonderful selec- tion of literature. The COAT h- brary offers many different math collections, stories and series', some of which •have been written by actual graduates of the program. Another plus for the student is that the program permits pupils to work at their own speed. "Many are victims of today's cul- ture," explained Girard. "Ask most kids and they read only a book a year for pleasure. Instead they watch a lot of television. 11 you deal with the older population, many came through a school sys- tem which they had to quit early because help was needed at home. And then there are so many kids who slip through the system. They get to a point where they don't know what to do. They can't react, they can't write and they can't find a job." The library at CCAT is currently open trom 8:15 a.m. -4:3() p.m., with the possibility of evening hours in the near future. Materials are tree for use and need only to be signed out, while tutor workshops and training are also tree. "All they require is the desire in teach and the desire to learn." said Girard. Anyone interested in becoming , either tutor or student can call Jen- nie Girard at 228-6691 ext 29t Daycare can benefit parents !)ear Editor: While reading the T.A. last week. 1 noticed an ad concerning a licenced daycare opening in Exet- er. As an E.C.E. student 1 was thrilled. The services provided by day care and nursery schools enhance tine developmental stages of chil- dren. These trained professional educators understand child devel- opment and recognize and provide for children's needs 1 encourage parents cot to con- sider this service as "Glorified babysit- ting" as it is so of- ten referred to. Early Childhood Educators are trained professionals who provide your children with physical, social, emotional and in- tellectual developneent. Today's society consists ,lamely of two wage earners per buusc- hold. Daycare, tberefore,.can bene- fit these families. Preschool chil- dren can look forward to everyday fun and excitement and parnets know their children are in a safe, stimulating and educational envi- ronment. l'm sure those of you who decide to use the services of this daycare will be very Owed. Diane VanBergemparlleu Creedikm 1 Cheryl Legault (lett), Karn Durdin-Thornton (centre), and Anne O'Brien of Mr. Mugs. Double Double Cup Contest Winners 1st Prize: Sharp Camcorder $1200.00 value - Karn Durdin- Thornton, Grand Bend. 2nd Prize: Sharp 21" Colour TV, $600.00 value - Cheryl Legault, Exeter 10 Sharp AWN' Stereo Cassette Players $80.00 value B. Blackburn, Brigden, Stan Lovie, Grand Bend, Shawn Jones, Corunna, C.W. Hodgins, London, Lil Bade, Thedford, Louisette Leblanc, Ridgetown, John Monteiro, Strathroy, Mark Fleming, London, John Thomas, Chatham, Michelle Schiller, St. Clair Beach. .Hwy. #Z1 Grand Bend 23ii-5882 Messages from Exeter Fair presidents Presid nt % ineltelep By Wayse Speen Craft Show, Stepdancing, Bingo, Magic and more. There will be lots to see and do this yearat the Ex- eter Fall Fair. This year the Fair Focus is "Honey' and from Sep- tember 25-27 the South Huron Rec. Centre will be buzzing with activity. Many events have been planned 'to help make the 1992 fall fair an event you won't want to miss. Friday night will be the tra- ditional opening of the Pair. Along with the crowning of the Exeter Fair Ambassador and a terrific magic act, we are pleased to have many past presidents of Our fair return- ing to help celebrate '200 years of Fall Fairs in Ontario'. Saturday will be a busy day. We are having a craft show and sale featuring a wide variety of artisans in the Rec. Centre hall. Later that evening the hall will be host to our Bingo with prizes of $3500 to he won. Don't miss the parade and the vast displays and livestock shows to he seen both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday brings some good 'old-tymc' entertainment in the form of a stepdancing competition. Come en- joy some fiddle playing with fiddle champion Karen Reid and Gerry Smith and the dancing talent of our area young people. Exhibits will be on display Sunday until 4:00 p.m. This year we have a wide variety of activities tak- ing place at the Exeter Fall Fair. Some old, some new, something for everyone. We hope to see you there. bran muffins. Be sure to peruse the results of the organizational displays at the fair, as they demonstrate their talents creating displays with the "focus on honey" theme, or' "a weekend with the Golden Girls" theme. The lea room this year is called the "Hee Hive". We offer a quiet place for fair -goers to sit and relax, while enjoying a delicious homemade snack. Be sure to take in one of the "cooking with honey" demon- strations staged in the "Bee Hive". The fair runs for three days from Friday, September 25 until Sunday. September 27. Your exhibits must be to the ret centre by 12 noon on Fri- day and exhibits can be te- moved on Sunday at 4 p.m. A great deal of thought and positive change have been employed for the 1992 Exet- er Fall Fair - you won't want to miss a day! "Ree" sure to attend! Homecraft division message By Karen Etherington Come to the fair! This year our focus is on honey and we hope you've been kept busy as a bee - creat- ing entries for our homecraft prize list- As well as the regular prize list, you could buzz around and try your hand "at arranging a "Bee My Honey" floral display , try decorating a "Bee Swatter" or decorate a sweat- shirt with some hand painted honeybees. Those who are culinary -talented could try their hand at tradition- al honey cake, peanut butter and honey pie or honey - School division message By Gloria McFalls Once again fall is upon us and the Exeter Fall Fair will soon be here. This year should be a super time at the fair with its Focus on Honey. The children have been working over the summer on their entries in the school division. Once again this year a "School Champ" will be announced during the Friday evening program. This will he the person ac- cumulating the most points in their school entries. As parents, we should remember that entries should be the products of our children, not something we as adults have done for them The pet show will again be held in the agriculture building on Saturday, September 26 starting promptly at9:30a.m. Those unable to bring entries on Friday may deliver them to the Rec. Centre on Thursday evening be- tween 7-8 p.m. All entries must be at the Rec. Centre by 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25 for judging after lunch. Please be sure entry, tags are attached and filled in properly}. Without an entry, tag, judging can- not be done. - Anyone interested in helping us out in the School Division may call 235-0368. Volunteers arc always needed. See you at the fair! -The:outh:Huron Ducks Unllrnitd commings-:held :1Neir:iifth:banquet-last ' Wednesdtay:et.the uektion;/Woadbsrn Commwiity:Centre.>Just over .100:people::took :the chance :to -enjoy the dinneratnd:bid .on Items :auctioned by Bob Heywood •(left),: or to buy ticketson wed items. Auction proceeds .were down a bit from !est year, reports - tileaaarer Rob .-. Burnett,:but the dinner still faked •$9,500 .for Ducks Unlimited International's conservation programs. Here, the audience bids on a limifted edition alio-dun. 0 t c 4. 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The ministry will welcome public comments on the recommendations until September BO, 1092. The Recommendations -Propose To: • allow municipalities to pass bylaws that meet local needs for regulating the removal of trees on private lands • provide local citizens with the opportunity for input into how the cutting of entire woodlots, important stands of trees, or heritage trees, might affect the community • give landowners an opportunity for input into the development of local bylaws • prevent misuse of wooded land by allowing local councils, in certain circumstances, to issue stop -work orders or require that permits be obtained before cutting trees The Recommendations Do Not Intend To: • prevent anyone from cutting trees on their own property for their own use, or the properly planned harvesting of trees, in accordance with good forestry practice • regulate farm crops such as Christmas tree crops, orchard stock and trees for -landscaping The publication Before YouCut not Tris has more information on the recommended changes to the Trees Act. It-is.evagable.at•looai MNR offices. Renseignernents en trangais : (705) 945•$625 Ontario A