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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-09-17, Page 8Page 8 Tintes-Advocate, September 17, 1997 KIRK=1IF "From Farm to Table" From Farm To Table. The theme of this year's Kirkton Fall Fair, held Sept. 12-14, was well displayed by the Kirkton's Wom- en's.lnstitute. The float 'animals' participated with great enthusiasm. The Klrkton Fall Fair as always places an emphasis on the surrounding farming community with a 4H Achievement Day for Dairy and Beef. Pictured, a contestant is helped to put on the finishing touches before the competition. Other events included a Pedai Tractor Pull and a Farmers Olym- pics. Anti -rabies clinic planned HURON COUNTY - The Com- municable Disease Team of the Hu- ron County Health Unit, in coop- eration with the veterinarians in Huron County, are hosting low cost anti -rabies vaccination clinics on September 24 and 27. The cost - for vaccinating your dog or cat for rabies will be $10. Keep in mind that these clinics are for rabies vac- cinations only. Pet owners in Huron County are reminded that it is the law (Ontario Regulation 567/90) that owners of dogs and cats three months of age or over, are required to be immunized against rabies. In addition to organizing these special clinics annually, the Health Unit also provides Human Diploid Cell Vaccine (through family phy- sicians) for persons who have had direct contact with an animal that develops rabies. Office Manager of the Exeter An- imal Hospital Karl Memmel said that although it is important to guard your pet against the threat of rabies, it is even more important to bring your dog or cat into the an- imal hospital for a yearly examina- tion. "The Clinic is important to hold because often an animal doesn't get to see a vet regularly. It's pref- erable to bring in your cat or dog on a yearly basis, but attending the anti -rabies clinic is better than not getting vaccinated at all." The times of the anti -rabies clin- ic in Exeter are September 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and September 27 between 10 p.m. and 2 p.m. The anti -rabies clinic in Kirkton will be held at the Kirkton Animal Hos- pital on September 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on September 27 be- tween 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. The times for the anti -rabies vaccination clin- ic at the Zurich Animal Hospital will be on September 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and September 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants young and old made an appearance in the successful Kirkton Fall Fair parade. The route was lined with spectators who enjoyed the many creative floats de- signed by local area families, businesses and organiza- tions. , Fun at the Kirkton Fair. The cute little guy in these photos is Trevor Gysber, 3, Of Lucan, who really seemed to enjoy a ride at the Kirkton Fair. A St. Marys llama golf caddy makes an appearance in the parade, just one of the many types alternative lifestock area farmers are raising. Volunteer tutors needed for Literacy Program By Trish Wilkinson VANASTRA - For the past five years, the Huron County Board of Ed- ucation's Literacy/Numeracy Project has worked as a helping hand for people trying to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills. However, a shortage of volunteer tutors has always made it difficult for organizers to reach their goal of aiding everyone seeking assistance, and project coordinators Shelly Weselan and Barbara Kannegiesser not- ed this year is no different. Kannegiesser stated that currently, the program has four adult learners and about 45 children waiting for a tutor. "When somebody calls in, it takes a lot of courage...we want to help match them up (with a tutor) as soon as possible and not make them wait," Kannegiesser stated. The pair, who noted that they have been trying to raise awareness for this need with posters across the county. stated that people interested in helping don't need any kind of special training or education. "They have to want to help someone in the community and that's it," Weselan said. Kannegiesser stated that they can help get the new tutors ideas on how to start. She added that the program also offers tutor train- ing sessions four times a year, with the next one coming up Sept 24 at the Huron Board of Education office in Clinton. "We are going right down to the basics," Kannegiesser said about the upcoming session which will be held at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. They noted, as well, that there is no pre -registering. and that people are welcome to just walk in to the session and get more information. "(People) can come, they can meet us, they can find out a little about the program,' Kannegiesser stated. The coordinator also said that they have designed the program to be very flexible to the volunteer tutors' needs and time restrictions. "The tutors have a say in who they work with and when. it's not like us telling them this is what you have -to do," Kannegiesser said. The program,. which currently has about 10 adults and 33 children matched with tutors, is also looking for more adult learners in Huron County who want help improving their basic reading and math skills. Kannegiesser noted that adults wanting assistance can call either her- self or Shelley, and they will try and match them with a tutor that best serves their needs and goals. She added that like the tutors, the program is very flexible for learners. "It's student driven...they take a primary control of their learning," she said. However, the pair did note that the children learners having diffi- culty with the basic skills are generally referred by individual schools, instead of parents calling the program directly. "Referrals of students attending schools in Huron County are general- ly through the teachers and principals," Kannegiesser said. Anyone looking for more information or who would like to volunteer as a tutor can call either Weselan or Kannegiesser at 482-7948.