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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-31, Page 22 Times–Advocate Wednesday, October3l, 2007 Recyclable containers at EPS Annual meeting in Seafortb Making a difference — Exeter Public School (EPS) is providing its students with recyclable lunch containers, replacing the non -recyclable containers.Above front from left are Grade 3 student Alicia Scott, Grade 2 student Kyle DaSilva, Grade 3 student Emma Haines and Grade 1 student Keeley Park; back row are Bluewater Recycling Researcher and member of the EPS Parent's Association Wendy Chapman, EPS Parent's Association president Laurie Russell and EPS vice-principal Shawn AIIen.The containers are sponsored by the EPS Parent's Association, an idea from the EPS Eco -committee. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Continued from front page aims to provide the industry's future leaders with skills, knowledge, broad perspective and positive attitude for future use. Peckitt and Deitrich were overseas from Feb. 24 to March 10, 2007, not knowing exactly what they would be experiencing. "You don't know where it's going to take you," says Peckitt. While there, Peckitt and Deitrich were taken on several short excursions and agri- cultural related tours, staying at different farms along the way. Among the areas touched on were econom- ics, trade, freedom, culture, education, rural networking and livestock issues. "Australia was very different from New Zealand," says Peckitt, explaining that Australia is a lot drier. Peckitt says "there has been absolutely no rain in five years," a contributing factor to the "farmers' suicide rate being three times the national average," adding "it was like being on Mars." Peckitt and Deitrich noted some interesting facts learned from both New Zealand and Australia. "Not once did anyone mention global warming," says Peckitt. Livestock issues are a main focus, as well as swine, which is an import issue, although Australians enjoy Ontario pork. In New Zealand, one comment heard from the Federated Farmers of New Zealand (FNZ like OFA), was that Canada should give up supply management and come to the table. And finally, the FNZ believes that both Canada and the United States are bullies in world trade issues. For more information on the AALP pro- gram visit www.aalp.on.ca The elections of the OFA regional directors and OFA convention delegates were held after the speakers. In South Huron, Joe Vermunt is an OFA regional director. Convention delegates are Wayne Hamilton, Bev Hill and Paul Klopp. In Huron East, Ken Scott is an OFA region- al director. Convention delegates are Steve Webster, Carol Leeming and Steve Eckert. The 2007 Ontario Young Farmers Forum is Nov. 18 and 19, in conjunction with the 2007 OFA Convention. The forum is open to all young people, ages 18-40 years old. Participants are given the opportunity to meet and network with other young people in the agriculture industry, gain exposure and discuss topics and issues relevant and important to young people. For more information visit www.oyffca Board reacts to "Safe Schools" By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE DUBLIN — Repercussions of the passage last June of "Safe Schools" legislation continue to be felt by Ontario REGIONAL WRAP UP Amputee awareness Parkhill area cougar sighting PARKHILL — Middlesex OPP in co-operation with North Middlesex council are advising area residents that there has been a cougar sighting along a creek in the Parkhill area. This sighting follows a mauling of a horse last week. The mauling of the horse has not been confirmed as a cougar attack, but, the injuries sustained are consistent with that of a cougar hunting prey. Most of the past Ontario sightings have been in the early fall. Sightings are normally made at night. The cougar habitually follows a water source which draws the prey. People should avoid walking alone at night near bush areas, secure sheds and barns and not let pets run free. school boards. At a regular meeting of the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board Oct. 22, trustees learned this means alterations will be necessary to school codes of conduct, expulsions and sus - AUBURN — An Auburn resident and avid motorcy- clist, who lost his arm 40 years ago, is raising aware- ness for amputees, reports the Clinton News -Record. Paul Johnston is looking to make a documentary, traveling across Canada on his motorcycle. "Canada doesn't air much of it," Johnston says, adding "We hide our dirty laundry." Johnston says he doesn't want to hide this, hoping that making a documentary of his travels will show people with disabilities that they can achieve any goal. "I have a pretty good idea what those (recent amputees) are going through...I proposed the motorcy- cle trip because it's never been done with a limb off," says Johnston. Johnston found Studio M Digital Productions in Toronto. After pitching the idea, the company traveled to Huron County last month, filming about 20 hours of material which will be whittled down to a three- minute trailer for the project, which will be used to attract funding for the project. Johnston's journey will begin next July. pensions policy, and the provision of alter- native programming for students who are suspended or expelled. According to educa- tion superintendent Dan Parr, the Education Ministry has given boards until February 2008 to come into compliance with Bill 212. But what it actually means to be in compliance has only gradually become clear. Even while the legis- lation made its way toward final assent last spring, the need for changes in suspen- sion and expulsion pol- icy was evident. That's because early reports about the bill stated principals would be directed to consid- er mitigating circumstances when faced with a situation of potential suspension or expulsion. Administrators were advised to react on a case- by-case basis instead of using hard-and-fast rules about discipline. Then it was learned that teachers will not have the authority to suspend, and school administrators will only be allowed to make rec- ommendations to the board about expulsion. Trustees will make the final decision. In the summer, the Ministry stated all boards must make available alter- native programming for those students who are sus- pended or expelled. All these factors necessi- tate changes to the Huron - Perth board's suspension/expulsion policy, noted Parr. Fydenchuks help support quality care close to home Hospital donation —Walter Fydenchuk and family recently helped support quality care close to home with a $10,000 donation to the South Huron Hospital Campaign.Above from left are John Wuerth, Chuck Erb and Lori Baker of the Campaign Team and Walter Fyndenchuk. With this donation we would like to honour the fol- lowing: The caring staff at South Huron Hospital, the staff and doctors in the Emerency Department, who provid- ed us with comfort and care during many family med- ical emergencies over the years. — Walter Fydenchuk South Huron Capital Campaign thanks the following for their generosity: Leader • The Hayter Family — Dashwood, South Huron Friend • Huron Rebekah Lodge — Exeter • Exeter Oddfellow Lodge — Exeter Supporter • Kenneth Elder, in Memory of Kay Elder — South Huron Provider • Lloyd and Gloria Mousseau — Exeter • Gary and Diane Lovie — Exeter • Joyce Lavender — Exeter Contact the Foundation: Exeter, Ont., NOM 1S2 South Huron Hospital 235-2700, ext. 5133 Foundation shha.foundation@shha. 24 Huron St. W. on. ca