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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-05-26, Page 15Wednesday, May 26, 1999 glair T1n i4 Adv to 15 Community Arc, 7 • 4 Review of amalgamation progress at Avon Maand District School Bo SEAFORTH - As part of a process being conduct- ed at every district school board across the province, a review team from the Education Improvement Commission will visit the Board's Administrative Office in Seaforth on May 26 and 27 to meet with trustees, students, staff and representatives of school councils and stakeholder groups to review progress made towards amalgamation. The review team will be led by Commissioner Arlene Wright, and includes senior members of the EIC staff. The public is welcome to attend the opening session, which will be held in the Administrative Office on May 26 frpm 9.to 10 a.m.. 1 the review ,team will then meet separately over the following day and a half in hour-long sessions with board offi- cials and with represen- tatives from various stakeholder croups iden- tified by the EIC. The review team will provide a series of ques- o itioiis ahead of time virhioh are 'intended to determine progress made towards amalga- mating various aspects of school board opera- tions ,such as transporta- tion, accounting, collec- tive agreements, operat- ing procedures, commu- nications, etc. and will search out exemplary practices. ' A report of the review will be issued at a time still to be determined and the final report of the EIC covering all dis- trict school boards in the LOOKING FOR A NEW CARE Festival Sclahoel- f_ Hsirsty'grg, Stratford is accept- ing registration for their Spring classes Make-up Artistry and Nail Technology offered at no extra charge. Financial assistance available for those who qualify. For further Information call 519-271-9551 province is expected before the end of the year. Further information about the EIC may be found on the EIC website a t http://eic.edu.gov.on.ca or contact: Beatrice Schriever, EIC, Communications. Planner, 416-325-1079 or 800-344-6582, beat- rice.schriever@edu.gov.o n.ca Peggy Clarke celebrates 90th birthday By Annie Morenz SHIPKA CORRESPONDENT SHIPKA - More than 100 family relatives and friends attended a memo- rable 90th birthday party for Peggy Clarke of Pickering, formerly of London on May 23. It was held at "Koinambekum", the R.R. 2 Dashwood farm of her daughter, Elinor, wife of Fred Clarke. Clarke is the grand- mother of Susan Mauer, wife of Jack Mauer of Jack's Plumbing and Heating, Exeter; Pamela Brand, wife of Ron Brand of N.J.B. Plumbing and Heating, Exeter and Matthew Clarke and wife Janet of Exeter Chrysler Jeep Eagle. Grandchildren are Geoff, Tim and Andrew Mauer; Kyle and Emily Brand and Amanda, Shannon, Stephen and Michael Clarke all of Exeter. Her eldest grand- son Geoff took her for a plane ride over the coun- tryside to greet her friends from the air. The evening ended with fire- works. Family and friends travelled from the Ottawa area, son Allan Clarke, daughter Betty Bell and their spouses and fami- lies; daughter Judy and family from Pickering; daughter Penny and fam- ily from Hamilton and nieces, nephews and friends from Minden, Whitby and London. Both her sisters, Phyl Fisher of Pickering and Marion Moore of London attend- ed. Best wishes came from Santiago, Chile: Durban, South Africa; England, California, Australia and New Zealand. =This world traveller at the age of 90 has added writing to her list of accomplishmfpnts. Her recently published mem- oirs, "With a song in .My Heart" is a big seller. Also on Sunday, a spe- cial service was held at St. John's by the Lake Anglican Church in Grand Bend at which Peggy sang the solo, "I would be true." CHRYSLER FIVE STAR SERVICE 4 A.. - I1 ,1 "Remember, replacing your oil now is easier than replacing your engine later." Dave. Dixon, Five Star Service Manager. • . s ti r 0c.P- 1 14: • , . :4* • . i !v • : Up 5 litres of Mopar*Oil .: Mopar Oil Filter :► ; Dube; (where applicable) l• -15=point inspection ;3 F "Ready when promised or you don't pay!"* 1 • e • only at your neighbourhood Chrysler retailer. • Offer valid at participating Chrysler retailers. Environmental charges may apply. Diesel engines and import vehicles extra. Ask for details. (1110SI,ER Dodge DnJJe TM; h') :: 4.1110 I R Plymouths Jeep