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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-10-06, Page 17TIMES ADVOCATE Wednesday, October 6, 2004 Student Business Plan award winners SEAFORTH — Student entrepreneurs in Huron and Perth counties recent- ly came away with 2004 business plan awards. Locally, Andy Sedlak of South Huron District High School won an award for his plan "TKO Results" (a gym offering personal training). Two St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School students, Greg Bowers and Eric Finlayson also won for "Greg's Firewood" (selling firewood for home use), and for Edit -IT (cap- turing memories of special events on video or DVD). Three Grade 11 students from Listowel District Secondary School won first place for their busi- ness plan entitled "Snack Shack," selling popcorn and candy at special events from their school canteen. Their teacher, Don Lawrence, also deserves recognition for his contributions to their success. Also winning was Jontue Juyvenhoven from Wingham for her plan "Elan" (telling stories through mime that have meaning and a message). The competition was sponsored by the Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre in Seaforth, and is one of the student entre- Information evening for a caring community- on ommunityon Oct. 12 CREDITON - The South Region Elementary Schools and School Councils are pleased to host an Information Evening for a Caring Community on Oct. 12 at Stephen Central Public School, RR2 Crediton, entitled With All Due Respect. The guest speak- er will be Ron Morrish. Morrish is an indepen- dent consultant who has spoken to parent groups, teachers, child care providers and students internationally. Morrish has written two books entitled Secrets of Discipline and With All Due Respect. He is a for- mer teacher who has worked in special educa- tion and as a behaviour specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for parents, community members, students and staff to hear a common message as we continue to support one of the Avon Maitland's District School board goals "To promote the development of positive citizenship qualities hi our students". The evening begins at 6:45 p.m. with question and discussion to follow at 8:15 p.m. Please call Stephen Central Public School at 234-6302 for further information. preneurship programs of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. Partners in this event are the Huron Business Development Corporation (HBDC), the County of Huron, the Huron East Economic Development Committee and the Heartland Community Credit Union. The event is designed to encourage secondary school students to learn more about entrepreneur- ship through the creation of an effective business plan. It encourages youth to consider entrepreneur- ship as a possible career option for the future and give them practical experi- ence in what is required for a start-up business. They should have a better understanding of the need for careful planning before investing time and energy into a business enterprise due to their formation of a written plan. The students do not have to run the business, simply prepare and submit a for- mal business plan. The contest is open to all high school students in Huron and Perth counties, and the plans can be devel- oped as partnerships or sole proprietorships. With five cash prizes (ranging from $500 to $100) this is an opportunity for all enterprising students! Application for the 2005 Business Plan Competition will be accepted until April 30, 2005. For more infor- mation, contact Alison Lobb at the Huron Business Enterprise Centre in Seaforth, 527- 0305. 17 Zp0Gerhard Metzger (right) is presented with a certificate Sept.! 3 by Hensall Fair Board director Pau! Elder in recognition of Metzger's service to the Hensall Fair. Metzger was selected after the Ontario Association ofAgricutural Societies asked the board to nominate someone who has been instrumental in keeping the fair in the community. Metzger was chosen for his work with the pork auction for the last two years. (photolPatBolen) „.-40-000' oint ger dollar. Next Saturday October 9th only! 20x the points. on everything in the store* when you spend $30 or more. Worth a minimum of $10 off your next purchase. 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