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The Times Advocate, 2006-03-29, Page 88 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, March 29, 2006 Principal's message EXETER — Last week we mailed home to parents an interim report in preparation for the next set of Parent/Teacher Interviews, which take place this Thursday (March 30) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the after- noon and 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the evening. The interim report did not contain marks, but indicated any areas of concern that teachers may have with students' progress at this point in the year. Students were asked to arrange interview times with the teachers whom their parents wish to see. On March 9, students in Grades 9 and 10 received an official report card with the second set of marks for their year-long courses, and all students will receive a report on their sec- JEFF and semester courses April 20. The interim REABURN report is intended to provide feedback to par- PRINCIPAL'S ents on any concerns that teachers may have MESSAGE now, so that these concerns may be addressed before it is too late. We encourage all parents to make arrangements to attend the interviews March 30. On Thursday and Friday of this week, we will be holding a book fair in the library, with books supplied by the Village Book Shop in Bayfield. Students, staff, and parents are encouraged to check out the selection of books and support our library. The proceeds from the sale will be used to buy more books and resources for the library. On Thursday of next week (April 6), we will host music students from all the secondary schools in Huron County for a full day series of workshops, culmi- nating in a massed band performance in the large gym Thursday night. The workshops will focus on various musical instruments, percussion ensemble and audio recording. Dr. Jill Ball from UWO will be in attendance to lend her expertise to the students and the band God Made Me Funky will also take part in the workshops. The massed band performance will start at 6:45 p.m., with God Made Me Funky opening the concert and playing until 7:15 p.m., with the massed band to fol- low. We invite students, parents and community mem- bers to attend what is sure to be a wonderful evening of musical entertainment. At the end of next week, a large number of South students will take part in the annual 30 Hour Famine to raise awareness and funds for devel- oping countries. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to demonstrate their apprecia- tion for everything we have in Canada by rais- ing money for those in less fortunate circum- stances. Participants collect pledges and then go 30 hours without eating. The money raised is used for famine relief in various parts of the world. South Huron students have raised in excess of $60,000 in the 30 Hour Famine in the last few years, with over $11,000 raised last year alone. We encourage you to support this very worthy cause by sponsoring a stu- dent. In this column I really try to accentuate the positive, but every now and then I feel compelled to comment on something that is not so great. In each of the last two weekends we have had acts of vandalism at the school. This past weekend we had a window broken in one of our shops and someone stole our new flag, damag- ing the flagpole in the process. In the previous week- end we had several windows broken as well. This type of behaviour is senseless and costs the school board a significant amount of money in repairs and inconvenience. I don't understand what sort of a thrill anyone would get from such an action, and it dis- appoints me to think that someone has nothing better to do with his/her time than to engage in this sort of behaviour. If anyone has any information about either of these acts of vandalism, I encourage you to contact the police. Huron Panther Profile EXETER — Fun Night was pretty jammin'. Jammin' like a Jamaican bus driver. The Time & Talent Auction was swell also. Together the events raised $6,500 for the student council. Many thanks go out to all the folks who contributed and attended. Without you we'd be pretty lonely, with large amounts of unsold items and uneaten cotton candy. And that would just be depressing. Not so depressing (if you enjoy reading books) is the book fair at SHDHS's library Thursday and Friday. This is put on by the Village Bookshop of Bayfield, a lovely place no doubt. Parents as well as students are encouraged to come out and browse the book fair. All the cash raised will be used to buy new books. Nothing rocks like literature does. Parent -teacher interviews are Thursday night in the large gym. If you're the parent, this is your chance to find out just how brilliant your child really is (or the other way around, if your marks are any- thing like what I got in French class). Each teacher will have a sign-up form for interview times. Upcoming events: March 30 — Senior badminton tournament April 5 — Junior Reach for the Top tourna- ment April 6 — Jazz concert, large gym April 7/8 — 30 Hour Famine April 12 — Blood donor clinic, small gym April 13 — Immunization clinic (if you missed it earlier), Room 110 April 22 — Cabaret, 7 p.m., large gym April 23 — Cabaret, 2 p.m. MATTHEW MINER PANTHER PROFILE Teachers bid for time and talent South Huron District High School was the host of aTime and Talent Auction March 23. Many stores and businesses in the area, as well as many stu- dents donated time, talent or other items to auction off. Some of the interesting items up for grabs included a few hours of labour from the South Huron Junior basketball team, and a pie every month for a year. Above left are SHDHS teachers Ryan Solden (bidding on Harlem Globetrotter tickets) and Henry Bonsma (bidding on an Easter table runner). The auction raised over $6,500. (photo/Kaitie Jinks) ( Business Directory } REPAIRS Sewing Machine REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES Free estimates 90 day Warranty Experienced since 7952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 Local businesses make large contributions What does it cost to lose a small manufacturing enterprise (SME) from a community, municipali- ty and a county? This is an example of what a small company contributes directly to a community. These are our company's numbers over a ten-year period. • Employee wages — $1,750,000; • Local purchases and services — $578,300; • Donations, charities and community support — $25,000; • Municipal property tax — $77,000; • Utilities — $523,000. Perhaps local politicians and bureaucrats should wake up and realize the value of an existing SME for job retention and creation. Community and eco- nomic development starts in your own back- yard. Letters • to the Editor FRANK ZAWALSKY President Exi-Plast Custom Moulding Ltd. Huron Park Agricultural Society looks for help The Exeter Fall Fair has been an event support- ed by the residents of South Huron for more than 150 years. The directors of the Exeter Agricultural Society would like to see the tradi- tion continue but at this time it does not look promising. A number of current directors will not be continuing in leadership roles and without these positions filled, the Exeter Fall Fair is in jeopardy. The fair has a number of dedicated volunteers who develop the prize list and help on the fair days, however, this is not enough. We are actively seeking individuals interested in helping the fair move forward. We need people willing to guide the homecraft and school divisions, as well as leadership for the main board. For the past few years, the directors have put forward a great amount of time and energy in the preservation of this respected organization. As we become fewer in number, it has resulted in more to do for those left. For the fair to continue, we need individuals willing to take an active part in the Exeter Agricultural Society. And we need them now. If you would like to be involved in the Exeter Fall Fair, please contact Norma Cockwill at 235-1284, or Wayne Shapton at 263-2800. The Exeter Agricultural Society Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Witch hazel is a natural product that has been known for centuries. Colonists who settled in North America, learned about witch hazel from the natives already living there. It is classed as an astringent and worked well to reduce irritation from cuts, abrasions, itch and helped healing of minor skin irritations. It is still popular today as liquid and witch -hazel impregnated pads (Tucks). Metric education 1 teaspoonful = 5 m1;1 tablespoonful = 15m1; 1 ounce = 30 ml. Many people still feel more comfortable with the old system of weights and measures. When giving liquid medications, use a calibrated spoon for most accurate administration. We have them in our pharmacy. Selenium is a mineral which was first discovered in 1817 but it wasn't until the 1950's that it was designated an essential mineral. Our daily needs are small... 55 mcg (that's 55 millionths of a gram). Studies on the effect of selenium on cancer risk is on-going and ifs not proven yet. Best food sources of selenium are Brazil nuts, fish like tuna, sole, sardines, halibut and salmon. A new cold core treatment is available in Canada. It's Abreva and has a proven track record of actually healing cold sores and fever blisters. Be involved in your healthcare. Speak up if you have questions or concerns about your care. Bring a list of your medications each time you visit your doctor or hospital. 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