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COMM1 INITY
SHDHS Co-op Job Fair
Fire in the sky
Above, Jody Hamilton,
left and Jeni-Mae Pfaff
observe x-ray images on
a view box. The two
SHDHS students were at
the Student Job Fair at
the Rec Centre Friday in-
forming students about
careers in Radiology. At
right, Nathan Heyblom,
left, and Jonathan Ens
get some hands-on
knowledge about careers
at the Student Job Fair,
on Friday.
Co-op job fair provides
inspiration for others
Students discuss what they have learned during
their job placements with innovative displays
EXETER - Students proudly displayed their co-op
achievements for their employers, teachers and the
public on Thursday at the SHDHS Co-op Job fair,
held at the Exeter Rec Centre.
Janice Walker, one of the co-op teachers at SHDHS
was very pleased with the response to the job fair and
the co-op program.
"We got more out of it (the job fair) than
I thought," said Walker.
The job fair consists of students dis-
cussing what they have learned during
their job placements, with the use of in-
novative displays.
"The job fair is to promote the co-op pro-
gram, to provide students with career -awareness, and
to give the businesses who contributed a little free ad-
vertising," said Walker.
The presentations also provide useful opportunities
for younger students to talk to the co-op students, and
find out what they would need to follow in theit foot-
steps.
"One of the major frustrations of students is that
they find out that they didn't take the right courses by
the time they are in grade 12, and they end up being
mo
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able to be a teacher's aid instead of a teacher, or a
nurse's aid instead of a nurse," said Walker.
Students often need to take advance -level courses to
get into the field they want, but may not realize that
until it is too late. Sharing co-op experiences can pro-
vide the insight and inspiration necessary to take on
the advance -level challenge.
"It's easy to be content with just taking
general -level and passing," said Walker.
Co-op students were also able to show
their gratitude to their employers at the Co-
op Banquet at the Exeter Rec Centre Oh
Wednesday night. The highlight of the eve-,
ning was the presentation of the awards.
Greg Masse - Carl Gower Award for top technical
Student
Rebecca Day - Beyond The Screen Door Memorial
Award for outstanding personal achievement.
Rebekah Tuck - Michael Herbert Memorial Award
for most improved student.
Jen Romphf and Julie Restemayer - Ontario Co-
operative Education Association Certificates and
Plaques.
`We got
re out of
it than
thought"
our Views
Letters to the editor
Try to get along with each other
if we don't take care now, who
will care later?"
Dear Editor:
I have enclosed a poem that I have written and
hope you will have space to share it with your read-
ers.
The reason I wrote this poem is because I feel we
all have to deal with each other in our communities
and don't always have time to reflect deeply before
we react.
Being who we are is often difficult because we
fear what our neighbours will say. I think we should
all just take each other for who we are and be happy
with that. No one on earth is God or judge, so I pro-
pose we all try to get along with each other, no mat-
ter how difficult.
If we don't take care now, who will care later?
Thank you,
Lyn Keyser
Where do our children go?
We raise our children as an extension of ourselves
We take pride in their growth, put their awards on
the shelves.
We teach them to believe in good sportsmanship,
And boast to our friends, "my kid and
I have such a strong relationship."
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We want them to have a solid background,
And to grow up individually with minds
that are sound.
Yet, at the first sign of trouble,
Our tempers begin to bubble.
We don't see our way to smooth sailing,
And we start finding out that we are failing.
The teacher tells us they are disruptive,
When they got home we get eruptive.
Our young individual starts to talk back,
We greet this human with nothing less
than an attack. •
The next thing we know is they are gone,
And we get mad because we don't know
for how long.
Sometimes there is no returning,
There is only embarking on one's own journey.
When our children go their own way,
Alt of us should stop and say,
"Hey kid, I'll give you a break,
Just be sure you give me a fair shake."
To you all,
Love Mom and Dad
Stephen Township Fire
dept. treated over 300 peo-
ple to a spectacular fire-
works display in Crediton
Sunday night. The fire dept.
has been sponsoring the
Victoria Day event for over
fifteen years. This year ap-
proximately $25, 000 worth
of fireworks exploded in the
air for an awe-struck audi-
ence.
Ron and Kelil Kennedy ad-
mire the Crediton fireworks
display with their sons Luke,
left, and Shawn.
fa DOUG REYCRAFT: The Record
Jeanne Greenberg,
Founder, Special Ability Riding Institute
(SARI), London
"As a life-long resident of
Middlesex, Doug Reycraft's record
of charitable work in his
community is outstanding. Doug
and his family have always gladly
accepted the responsibility of
volunteering their time and
services to help others."
Bill Sasse,
OPP Sergeant, Retired, Glencoe
"We need politicians who
understand the need for safe,
secure communities, and who are
prepared to act to reduce crime.
Doug Reycraft is that kind of
public leader."
Dr. Cec. Rorabeck,
Orthopedic Surgeon, University Hospital,
London
"I have known Doug Reycraft for
many years. I know he is fully
committed to a properly
functioning health care system for
all Ontarians."
Bob Bedggood,
Past President, Middlesex Federation of
Agriculture, Thorndale
"Doug Reycraft has a sound
knowledge of agriculture and he
understands the issues facing
fanners. He supports agriculture
and is clearly the best qualified to
represent the farm sector at
Queen's Park."
Suzanne Leitch,
Teacher, Thomdale
"Doug's knowledge and many years
of experience in all aspects of
public education, including his
work at Queen's Park on
Agriculture in the Classroom, make
him uniquely qualified to guide the
educational reforms needed in
Ontario."
Doug Reycraft
Shirley Hodgson, Nairn
Administrator, Meadowpark Nursing and
Retirement Home
"Doug genuinely cares about
people. He understands the needs
of seniors and their requirements. 1
know he is committed to a long-
term care system for seniors that is
fairer and more co-ordinated."
• Authorized by the CFO for the Doug Rcycraft campaign
LIBERAL - MIDDLESEX