HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-10-26, Page 3Wednesday,October 26, 2005
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Grand Bend Health Centre
announces new director
GRAND BEND —
The Grand Bend Area
Community Health
Centre has a new exec-
utive director.
Health Centre chair-
person David Bannister
announced last week
Jane Falconer
of Mitchell will
be the new
executive direc-
tor, effective
Dec. 5. The
move follows an
extensive
search process
that started in
late July when
the centre and
former executive
director Dan Steinwald
"parted ways."
Steinwald had been
with the centre for five
years, after which the
centre decided to move
in a different direction.
Falconer has had a
22 -year career in man-
agement, most recently
as executive director of
the Huron County Child
Abuse Prevention
Committee. A believer
in life-long learning,
she has completed a
number of professional
courses through sever-
al Canadian universi-
ties. Falconer is
accredited with a
Canadian Association
Executive (CAE) desig-
nation, the highest
form of association
management recogni-
tion in Canada. She is
well versed in all areas
of management includ-
ing human resources,
financial, part-
nership devel-
opment,
evel-
opment,
fundraising,
reporting and
evaluation.
Several areas
of her experi-
ence have
been related
to health care,
inclusive of
children
through to the elderly.
In making the
announcement last
week, Bannister noted,
"We are extremely for-
tunate to have found
someone of Jane's cali-
bre to fill this position. I
am confident, as is
everyone who partici-
pated in the search
process, that she will
be an excellent addi-
tion. Reporting to the
board chair, she will
head up a highly quali-
fied staff and manage-
ment team at the cen-
tre."
In accepting the posi-
tion, Falconer noted,
"Organizations that
'an
Falconer
benefit the needs of all
sectors of our society
are extremely impor-
tant and a lifeline for
those who rely on the
programs and services
offered." She added, "It
will be an honour to be
part of the team you
have assembled to cre-
ate this at the Health
Centre."
Bannister thanked
the executive director
search committee,
chaired by Hank
Krech, for their hard
work and thorough
evaluation of over 90
candidates.
"The committee pre-
sented the board with a
short list of five highly
qualified candidates
early in October. Each
of the candidates pre-
sented a strong case. In
the end, Jane was
unanimously consid-
ered the best fit for our
Health Centre."
Bannister added, "We
look forward to wel-
coming her to the cen-
tre in December, and to
having the community
get to know her."
Falconer lives in
Mitchell with husband
Tom. They have four
grown children.
Coats for kids program
CLINTON — The Canadian Red Cross `Coats for Kids' distribution dates
are fast approaching.
Coats, snowpants, hats, mitts, and boots of all sizes can be dropped off at
any of the sites throughout Huron county until Oct. 27.
Look for the Red Cross `Coats for Kids' signs in business windows or
phone the Stratford/Huron-Perth branch of the Canadian Red Cross at 1-
877-528-8802 for the list of drop-off sites.
Backpacks that have been donated, along with coats and other winter
apparel, will be available at .the Exeter United Church Oct. 28 from 3:30
p.m. until 7.
Everyone is welcome.
Volunteer drivers are still needed to help move items to Clinton and
Wingham from the other sites on either Friday, Oct. 28 after 7 p.m or Oct.
29 before 11 a.m.
If you would like to volunteer contact Summer Papple at 522-0874 or at
typapple@tcc. on. ca.
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Unlocking the Potential RTthin All of Oar Learners
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The Avon Maitland District School Board and its community
public elementary schools are proud to offer a quality
learning opportunity for our young citizens entering school
in fall 2006.
A new initiative for future kindergarten students takes
place this fall for children eligible to begin school next
September.
The new fall registration will include developmental screening
to help parents assess how their child is developing. The
"Calling All Three Year Olds" initiative allows parents ample
time to link their child to any needed services and supports
so that children are better prepared for school entry next year.
To celebrate the registration, there may be activities at many
schools, such as crafts, story time, music and refreshments.
Kindergarten Registration 2006 - 2007
Tuesday, November 1, 2005 - Friday, November 18, 2005
Exeter Public School - 235-2630, Usborne Central Public School - 235-0331,
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Meg Westley
Chair