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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-08-30, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, August 30, 1995 COMM1 IN1TY Local youth faces the reality of education costs Heather Mir T -A staff ZURICH - After being denied financial assistance through Onta- rio Student Assistant Program, a local youth has doubts if her dream of becoming a teacher will ever be realized. Rebecca Anne Day, 19, of Zu- rich has been accepted into Bres- cia College at the University of Western Ontario in London for the fall semester. But without fi- nancial aid and despite working this summer, there is not enough money for the first installment of tuition and residence fees due on Aug. 31. Day is appealing the OSAP de- cision but final word will not be made until late September which is past the deadline for payment of fees. Brescia does not permit deferment of fees pending the de- cision of appeals. As tuition fees rise and transfer payments to provinces decrease, the concern is growing among young people about how they are going to fund post -secondary edu- cation. Day has worked full-time dur- ing the summer season at the Hu- ron County Playhouse where her parents are also employed. Even Rebecca Anne Day with 40 hours a week, she is a long way from paying the fees in- stalment of $5,600. She does not want her parents to foot the bill for her education but Day won- ders how else she can pay for resi- dence, tuition, books and food. "Mom might have to empty her RRSPs for this. I don't want them to go in hock," she said. Like many teenagers, Day al- ways assumed there was money put away by her parents for a uni- versity or college education. However, this is not the case. Both Day's parents work in the theatre and she says there's not a lot of job security in this area, es- pecially with the cutbacks in fund- ing for the arts. Day has two teen- aged siblings at home, aged 17 and 15 who will be facing similar problems before long. Day hopes to pursue an honors Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in sociology. She also has plans to become a teacher specializing in working with young children who are hearing impaired. "It's something I really want to do. I've always wanted to be a teacher since I was five years old," said Day. Day has an interest in learning and wants to pass this on to chil- dren with handicaps. She had ob- stacles to overcome to reach the point she is at now. Born with Ventrical Septal Defect, Day has gone through surgery for the heart condition and still finds she tires and gets sick easily. Day has not given up hope of finding a way to finance her educ- tion, she is full of enthusiam about frosh week which is just around the corner. She has written a letter to the editor (see below) asking for some kind of help in the form of a bursary, award or loan to assist her in pursuing her dream. Your Views Letters to the editor • Hopingforfincincial help "I would like to be able to make a contribution but this will not be possible without some kind of help." Dear Editor: My name is Rebecca Anne Day and I am 19 years old. In talking with MPP Paul Steckle, I was i iformed that every year, thousands of dollars go unused in bursaries. Encouraged by this information, I am looking for some kind of help, financially, either in.the form of a bursary, award or loan, to assist me in attending Brescia College at the University of Western Ontario in the fall of 1995. I was recently denied help through OSAP. I need financial help if I am to attend University. With a house to pay for and two other children at home, my parents are not in a position to make the kind of contribution that the government expects them to make. I have saved as much as possible. I hoped for some kind of supplementary help from the government. 1 am currently appealing the OSAP decision. Final word will not be given until late September. Brescia does not allow deferment of fees pending the decision of appeals. 1 have also looked into the work-study program but applications won't be out until the second week in September. As the first instalment of $5,600 is due on August 31, 1995, I am unable to count on these methods of payment. I have a great interest in learning and would Tike to pass this interest on to others by becoming an elementary school teacher. I would like to help children with handicaps by specializing in teaching the hearing impaired. I have had to overcome my own obstacles to get to the point I am at now. I was horn with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a hole in the wall separating the chambers of the heart and shortly after the operation I had to fix it, I was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation and aortic insufficiency. Because I had to wait five years to fix my heart, the strain of the holed a leak in my main valve. The aortic valve in my heart leaks, sometimes forcing some of the deoxygenated blood back to the system instead of to the lungs. This causes me to tire and get sick but it has not yet been determined if I will require further surgery to replace the valve. The complications with my heart have resulted in a rare disease called Sydenham's Chorea. This is an involuntary movement disorder which 1 have had to deal with every two or three years. The reoccurrence of this disease is part of the reason that my marks were not high enough to get me a scholarship at Brescia. Normally, my marks rage from 80 to 85 per cent but as I was ill this year, I fell behind. I am a very hardworking student and I was the recipient of the Award for Personal Achievement, presented by South Huron District High School and Beyond the Screen Door. I really hope to be able to go to Brescia this year. I was accepted at all three universities, Laurention in Sudbury, the University of Western Ontario and Brescia in London. I was very fortunate to get into Brescia as it is in close proximity to my neurologist and my cardiologist. This is important, especially if am to be away from home. I also chose Brescia because of the Catholic influence, the smaller classes, the prestige of the college and the family -like atmosphere. I feel I can contribute a great deal to the future as both a teacher and a person. I would like to be able to make a contribution but this will not be possible without some kind of help. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Anything you can do or any suggestions you could make would he greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Rebecca Anne Day Great weather for Granton Mud Run • Mpriel Lewis GRANTON - The Granton Lion's Club sponsored another Mu- drun on Saturday and Sunday at the farm of Emerson Wallis, north of Granton. A good crowd and good weather added to the success of the event. The Granton Women's Institute and friends from the surrounding community enjoyed a bus trip on Wednesday, August 23, to Port Dover for dinner at the Erie Beach Hotel after which they attended the Lighthouse Theatre to see the hu- morous "Babe Ruth Comes to Pick- le River". On the way down the group shopped at the Wedge Cheese House and Coyle's at Tillsonburg where they stopped on the way home for a refreshing break at McDonald's. The McRobert family picnic was held at the Granton Park on Sun- day. Several Granton area residents enjoyed the Zurich Bean festival on Saturday,when the first voice they heard coming over the loud speaker was that of Leon Paul who was the chairman for the afternoon program. The former St. Thomas' Angli- can Church wardens were guests at a farewell barbecue and party on Wednesday, August 23, held at the home of Bill and Rosemary Schaefer, Kirkton in honor of the Reverend Stephen Emery who has completed his ministry in the par- ish. A vestry meeting was held at the former St. • Thomas' Anglican Church on Monday evening, Au- gust 21, to complete some business following the closing. • A group of ladies from Granton including Nora Wissel, Elsie Dann, Florence Bryan, Alma Nicholson and Florence McRobert attended the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend and enjoyed "My Fair Lady" which is the last play of the season. • Recent donations to MacNaughton Park project Exeter Peewee Legionnaires $100 Anonymous $100 Jack and Mary Jane Taylor $500 Jeff and Janet Taylor $500 Hilda Taylor $500 Something Special Gift Boutique $500 Stoney Ridge Developments Inc. $1000 Dale and Doreen Good $100 Gladys McDonald $100 Gerald and Mary Moffatt $ 100 Greg, Kris, Jason and Mimi Roy $100 Pam and John Sanderson $100 Exeter Variety $300 Eileen and Doug Marks $100 Bill and Geraldine Smith $100 Total to date $167,421 Playhouse Guild raises $500 during art show GRAND BEND - The Huron Country Playhouse Guild met on August 23 at Oakwood Inn for a luncheon meeting. President Shir- ley Platt welcomed all members, particularly new member Betty McTeer. Yvonne Beachey reported a total of 140 members for this year. The catering committee - Pat Venton and Mary Burdon was thanked for the delectable refresh- ments served at the Guild Appreci- ation Day last month. Eileen and Bert Pullen were also thanked for all their hard work in organizing and setting up the annual Art Show at the Playhouse on August 20. Twenty-four artists displayed their works at the show, at which 12 paintings were sold, for a profit of $500 for the Guild. Frances Fletcher Jr. is organizing the Guild's annual fashion show on September 21 at the Playhouse, and tickets are now on sale. Fair Lady's Fashions will feature clothes from Randi's, Sun Shop, Fashionation, and other stores. Cocktails begin at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. The nomination committee will be looking for a new executive for the October elections meeting. Marg Andrews will continue as members Quilt winner Scottish dancers entertain at Queensway announced GRAND BEND - Parishioners enjoyed Fellowship Sunday, at Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church, Grand Bend, where refreshments were served after all weekend Masses and the opportunity was presented for a social visit. The Catholic Women's League held a hake sale after each Mass, and Father Beck drew the tickets for the annual Quilt raffle in the parish hall after the 11 a.m. Mass. Nelly Kcldcrs of Sarnia won the hand-crafted quilt, Martha Martin Crediton won a hand -made afghan and Mary Eileen Hill of Toronto won a set of pillow covers. Father Beck congratulated Billy Spindler on the occasion of his 78th birth- day. Parishioners arc encouraged to pray for vocations on Saturday, September 2, during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The local Order of Alhambra will be conducted their annual Labour Day collection next weekend. A reminder of the parish potluck picnic at Port Blake on September IO at 4 p.m. HENSALL - Queensway Retire- ment Home residents were busy Tuesday and Wednesday entertain- ing at Dining for Seniors. They travelled to Exeter on Tuesday and presented a program of singing and jokes and recitations. Wednesday found us at the Clinton Legion Din- ers. Joyce Pepper was pianist and Bill Clark of Northcrest Apart- ments played the fiddle. These out- ings were enjoyed by the residents taking part. y>r>ryr>ryryrrryrrryt�rrryryry>r>ryr • 112011012012101 Due to the Civic Holiday, there will be NO Blue Box plck up on August 7 Regular Monday pick up will resume on August 14. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Scotland was the focus on Thurs- day. Many of the residents gathered outdoors to hear the bagpipe music provided by John Jewitt and see the wonderful Scottish dancing of the Laurie children of Clinton. Many visited the residents at their booth at the Zurich Bean Festival. The free draw on the portable tele- phone was won by C. White of Wy- oming, Ontario. Coming events: August 31, 7 p.m.. Birthday Party with Ray Cann and Group; September 10, Picnic and trip to Clinton Race- track. The Huron County Board of Education 1 ADULT EDUCATION a second chance for adult learners South Huron District High School is offering courses in a broad range of academic areas including: • English • Mathematics • Science • Computer Application • Accounting This is a continuous intake programme which will allow students to: • attend part-time or full-time • build self-esteem • obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma • upgrade for college or retraining programmes • be competitive in the job market • gain experience through co-operative education CALL SOUTH HURON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL to register 235-0880 R. Brown P. Carroll Chair Director f t 1 of the Farm House Gift Shoppe. The guest speaker, Sandy Reim- er, was introduced by Shirley Platt. Reimer, wife of artistic director Max Reimer, is an active Guild member, involved in product dis- plays at the Gift Shoppe. She also has a B.A. in Physical Fitness and conducts step -fit aerobic classes in Grand Bend. You are never too old or too out of shape to begin exercising or join- ing a fitness class. Begin working at your own fitness level, pick an exercise you enjoy, and have fun doing it. Aerobic exercises burn fat, strengthen the cardio -vascular sys- tem, increase lung capacity and im- prove circulation. You lose weight and improve muscle tone and elas- ticity. A fit person has a slower resting heart rate than someone in poor shape. The key to losing weight is diet plus exercise - one to two pounds weekly is considered a healthy weight loss. Moderation in all areas is best, whether in food, exercise, work or stress. You have to allow for different body types, working toward a healthier, stronger, more flexible physique. Another Granton area group en- joyed breakfast at Westover Inn, St Marys on Friday morning. Muriel Lewis attended church service at St John the Divine in Arva on Sunday, August 27, when the Rev. Canon David Hartry's message was "God's Love is for everyone". At the Granton United Church on Sunday, August 27, the pastor Nor- malie Voakes' message was enti- tled "Jesus Christ - Liberator". The lessons were from Jeremiah 1, He- brews 12 and Luke 13. Morgan Jessica, daughter of Steven and De- bra Toll was welcomed into the fel- lowship of the Christian church through the sacrament of baptism. Morgan's cousins Bradley and Charlotte Gilbeault of Windsor helped prepare the baptismal font. The dedication of the refurbished sanctuary will take place on Sun- day, September 10. Friends old and new are invited and a lunch will follow the service. Police investigate attempted fraud GRAND BEND - Three white males entered several businesses on Aug. 24 and tried to purchase goods by paying with a $100 bill, then trying to confuse the clerk in order to get extra change in return. One suspect was described as tall and thin with long, curly blond hair, a small moustache, and wear- ing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and cowboy boots. Another suspect had a thin build measuring between 6' and 6' 3", short, brownish -gray hair, glasses, was clean shaven and wearing grey jeans, a dark button-down long- sleeved shirt and cowboy boots. The third suspect was 5' 10" with a heavy build and wearing blue jeans and a grey sweat shirt. Anyone with information should. call Grand Bend O.P.P. at 238- 2345 or Crime Stoppers Informa- tion London at 1-800-265-4444. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Larry Gardiner, RR2, Staffa 345-2678 Morris Willows, RR2 SI. Pauls 393-6548 Lome Feeney, Mitchell 348-8853 Jack Hodgert, RR1, Kirkton 229-6152 Joe Chaffs, RR5 Mitchell 348-9705 Michael O'Shea RR3 Granton 225-2600 AGENTS Wayne Maver Exeter 235-1915 John Moore, Dublin 345-2512 Joseph Uniac, Mitchell 348-9012 Head Office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus was de- clared for all policy holders who qualify, are on record and In good standing as at Decem- ber 31, 1994. CojF e"n cU+ olns Store co 0 a ely 9'ic+ed r�u.r customers are r� " Beary SpecTal Were ce le brat; -n9 our 2." °a-nr°versary w4l-h a Customer Arrrec at i on Sate 2..•O oss Friday , September 1.. 1995 O J 3'b2- Exeter ,235- 4138