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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-10, Page 66 Times -Advocate Wednesday, September 26, 2007 Opinion Forum News 'Run for the Cure' says thanks We wish to thank all the participants and community support we have received over the last seven years. This year we were able to raise approximately $3,000 towards breast cancer research. We wish to thank all the merchants and communi- ty for the support we have received. DIANA CUSVELLER AND COMMITTEE for the 'CIBC Run for the Cure' Fetal Alcohol Disorder no laughing matter This past week I listened to a presentation on (FASD) at the Exeter United Church UCW. Although I already knew of the devastation caused by this problem, I certainly did not know the extent of this serious cancer in our society. For it is like a cancer in that it is insidious, and quite often does not show up for what it really is until a child's teenage years. The sad part is that society pretends this problem does not exist to the extent that it really does exist. All couples who are either planning on ' having a baby, or who already know that a baby is on the way, should Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder holic drinks should have signs in large letters saying, "All couples who are expecting to have a baby, or planning on having a baby, should refrain from all alcohol use until after the baby is born". The only safe way to make sure that an unborn child will not have any sign of FASD is to follow this rule, "If you have sex, then you do not drink alcohol at least until the next menstruation period takes place. If you drink alcohol, then you don't have sex until that alcohol is out of your system." A pretty simple solution, you say? You might think that until you realize how hard it would be to make that rule stick. Most people will laugh at such a suggestion. How I wish it were only a laughing matter! DOROTHY ELLIOT,. Exeter Mohawks thank supporters The 2007-2008 Exeter Mohawks would not be able to provide a successful hockey association without the generous support of our community business and team sponsors. Thank you for the thoughtful sponsorship donation towards the 07-08 Exeter Mohawks. The Mohawks very much appreciate your participation towards the success of the up coming season. While our name changed recently, our organization has served the South Huron and Bluewater area for many years. We do not receive any league funding, as much of our funding comes directly from the local businesses in our area. The individual players would like to take this opportunity to formally express their thanks and appreciation to the 07-08 sponsors. Your energy, enthusiasm and willingness have helped the organization provide new jerseys, socks, ice time, league registration and more sufficient expenses along the season. Thank you for your generous contribution that will allow our com- munity to bring the exciting Senior "A" hockey level back to Hawkeytown. refrain from all use of alcohol until after the baby is born When I say etterS "all couples" Ido include both the father and the mother. Granted <► tO the only the mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy will affect the F'1t unborn child, but any father who will not support his mate at a time O r like this by also refraining from alcohol, deserves to have a child who will be disadvantaged as all FASD children are disadvantaged. It cer- tainly is not only the mother's responsibility to care for this unborn child. Possibly the whole alcohol industry should have a class action lawsuit brought against it because it does not advertise on all bottles of alcoholic beverage that this substance is dangerous for the unborn babies. Some day we will realize that the cost of FASD to society will be astronomical. Every place selling any alco- EXETER MOHAwxs 07-08 Hockey Organization Principal's message EXETER — Next week the school, in conjunction with the School Council, is host- ing a series of presentations intended to help students figure out what they want to do with their lives. The program, called "Life After High School: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" or Futures Week, for short, covers a range of post -secondary options from college, university and the workplace to small business and entre- preneurship. Our goal is to make students more aware of the range of possibili- ties beyond high school and to encourage them to explore the available options. The opening session on Monday afternoon (Oct. 15) will focus on small busi- ness and entrepreneurship. We have subtitled this session "Small Business: Do It Yourself," and have invited a number of local entrepreneurs and small busi ness people for a panel discussion on running your own business We have asked these individuals to talk about what inspired them to start up their busi- nesses, how they got started and what challenges they have faced in mmning their own businesses. We hope to encourage students to consider the prospect of working for themselves and to consider the pros and cons of being your own boss. On Monday night we have lined up a panel of experts to talk about where we are headed in a session called "The Future: Emerging Opportunities." There is no doubt we are trying to prepare young people for jobs that don't even exist yet in a market- place and world of work that are ever-changing. We have asked our panel of local experts to discuss the future of manufacturing, tourism, business and agriculture in our area and in the province so that students and parents can be more aware of the skills and knowledge that may be required to be successful in the years ahead. Our focus on Tuesday will be the world of work as we explore apprenticeships and non-traditional careers, occupations that students may be overlooking or of which they may be completely unaware. From journalism to politics, and accounting to engineering, this session is intended to get students thinking about a variety of occu- pations they may not be considering, including niche careers that satisfy a particular market demand. This session will also explore the world of apprenticeships with a particular focus on the growing demand for skilled tradespeople. Wednesday's sessions will be devoted to financial planning — how to pay for post- secondary education. Marilyn Davies from King's College will be on hand for both the afternoon and evening sessions to talk about OSAP and budgeting for college and university. In addition, we have invited advisors from local financial institutions to talk about other sources of funding, from educational lines of credit to Registered Education Savings Plans. The afternoon session is intended pri- marily for graduating students who will be going on to post -secondary education next fall (and their parents), while the evening session will be open to everyone. On Thursday afternoon, the focus will be "Learning Outside the Box," with a focus on private colleges and alternative sources of learning, includ- ing the new Lake Huron Learning Collaborative, which is providing uni- versity courses in Goderich. There will also be representation from the Canadian Armed Forces and students will be able to gather information about sources of education beyond community colleges and universities. On Thursday evening there will be a career fair with representation from a range of businesses, industries and educational institutions. Finally, on Friday, our focus will be on agriculture where "Dirt is Only the Beginning." The focus in this final session will be on the diversity of careers available in the agricultural sector, with representation from a variety of local agribusinesses As you can see, we have tried to offer something for everyone. While the afternoon sessions will be aimed primarily at our senior students, parents are also welcome to attend and the evening sessions are open to everyone. The afternoon sessions on Monday and Friday are scheduled to run from 12:45 to 3:20 p.m., while the Tuesday through Thursday afternoon sessions will be in the last period of the day, from 2:05 to 3:20 p.m. All the evening sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and run until approximately 9 p.m. Senior classes are being invited to attend the afternoon sessions, but students may also sign up for them individually if the entire class is not attending. A complete schedule of the Futures Week sessions can be found on our school website, www.shdhs.ca, under the heading "Career Week at SHDHS." JEFF REAB PRINCI MESSAG URN PAL'S E Business owner living dream through Home & Company By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — "I'm living my dream. It's my passion," says the owner of Home & Company, Angela Gould. The business on the Main Street of Exeter offers a wide variety of items for the home, featuring small accent furni- ture, artwork, medal work, clocks and more. Gould says the items come in sev- eral different styles including "primi- tive, contemporary and country." Gould says since opening the busi- ness in the summer, "the community response has been unbelievable," adding that the other businesses on the Main Street have also been supportive. She says one the reason for opening the business in Exeter was because she wanted to add to the downtown area. "I believe if you build (the customers) will come," says Gould. Gould says she has always had a pas- sion for designing, and after working several other positions and taking time to raise her family, she is finally living her dream. "I didn't want any what -ifs," says Gould, "I knew I had to do it. This is me. I love the products," Gould adds. The store features work from local designers, including artwork by Catherine Weber and medal work by Jim Dawe. The Home & Company grand opening is Oct. 17. A dream come true — Home & Company business ownerAngela Gould is pleased to be living her dream, with the opening of her new store on the Main Street of Exeter.The grand opening is Oct. 17. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout)