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The Times Advocate, 2007-11-07, Page 31Wednesday, November 7, 2007 TIMES -ADVOCATE 31 1 Exeter environmental awareness — Exeter Public School (EPS) put together a "Pollution Parade," Oct. 24, hosted by the EPS Eco-CIub.The parade fea- tured several students dressed as items that are problematic in the environment.Above left is Harriett Lloyd, dressed as "Miss Patty Packaging," right is Claire Wilson-Berends, dressed as "Miss Polly Phosphate" A guest speaker was also highlighted, Dr. Robert Bailey of the University of Western Ontario. Bailey, who works in the field of environmental research, spoke of the "ecological footprint" every- one leaves behind."It's not the size of the feet, but the size of the footprints that they make," says Bailey. To check the size of your footprint, visit www.earth- day.net. Bailey says to continue living the way we do, each person in Canada needs nine hectares of space each, something that is unacceptable.The event also included several environmental activities and learning stations. At right from left Amy Scott, Oliver Bishop and Harriet Lloyd work at the "Any dead fish can float down stream" station, proving that polluting cer- tain areas, will eventually cross ways, affecting every- one. (photos/Nina Van Lieshout) Shaw speaks at Exeter Probus Club EXETER — Bruce Shaw was the October guest of the Exeter Probus Club. The former high school principal and mayor came to talk about the career that has occupied his time and talents for the past decade — executive direc- tor of South Huron Community Living. Shaw related how, soon after becoming a board member of the local agency, he discerned areas that could be improved. He was appointed acting execu- tive director and given three months to prepare a report. His recommendations were approved, and he was authorized to implement all 50. Six months later Shaw was named executive director. He cele- brated his tenth anniversary Nov. 3. Shaw's enthusiasm for his job, his affection for his clients, his appreciation of their personalities, abili- ties and humour was evident throughout his presen- tation. One anecdote he related says it all. Shaw had promised an overweight client that he would take him to the destination of his choice if he lost 30 pounds. Rob reached his goal and opted for Niagara Falls. He also asked to bring some friends. That's why, after Shaw and Darlene were married Aug. 25, the happy couple were accompanied on their honeymoon to the fabled falls by five equally happy clients. South Huron Mayor Ken Oke will be speaker on "A New Vision For Our Community" when Probus meets Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Exeter United Church hall. Newcomers are welcome. — article submitted Concert — Phil Main of the Wingham area per- formed a mix of Christian folk/country/pop music at the Exeter United Church Sunday afternoon. Main has written, sang and entertained for many years, recording several CDs. Proceeds went to the South Huron Hospital Foundation.The amount collected was unknown as theT-A was going to print. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Update from SH mayor SOUTH HURON — In response to the article I wrote about branding, I received a letter suggest- ing a new slogan for South Huron — "South Huron - Gateway to Ontario's West Coast." I like it. Huron County's slogan is "Huron County — Ontario's West Coast." They have done a lot of market- ing and are quite successful at selling our conn- Ken Oke ty with their slo- gan. Central Huron has already cashed in on all the free market- ing by having their slogan "Central Huron - Gem of Ontario's West Coast." This new slogan also meets the municipality's policy of having some- thing totally new and not favouring any of the exist- ing municipalities. Last Tuesday night, there was an information night at South Huron Rec Centre called "Empowering your Business." The theme was "coming together to cre- ate a successful business community." It was pri- marily for BIA (Business Improvement Association) members, business own- ers/managers and their employees. The four guest speakers were Larry Brown, Rob Evans, Mike Pullen, and Jan Hawley. Brown, former chief administrative officer for the Municipality of South Huron, spoke on visions of the economic future for Exeter and South Huron. Evans, a business owner, consultant, and a member of the Goderich BIA spoke on "Why BIA?" and how it impacts business, taxpay- ers and local government. Pullen, the new senior economic development officer for Huron County, spoke on tapping into resources for potential partnership and re- branding strategies. Jan Hawley, manager of the Goderich BIA, spoke on "where do we go from here?" and success sto- ries in Goderich. A successful main street is all about marketing. Marketing can be done by the indi- vidual or it can be done collectively. Even though a certain amount has to be done by the individual, major marketing is more successful if resources are pooled and done by the majority. The future direction of the Exeter BIA has three choices to choose from. Main Street Exeter can decide that what they are doing now is working and doesn't have to change. They may decide that what they are doing now is acceptable, but needs some enhancement or they may decide to head in a new direction and try something new. Whatever avenue they decide, we the people of South Huron should sup- port Main Street Exeter. A strong Main Street Exeter is a strong Municipality of South Huron. If economic development is to succeed we all have to work towards it. It was a successful evening suggesting many different ideas. Three cheers go out to Coun. Cathy Seip and planning assistant Trista Russell (our newest staff mem- ber) who spent a lot of time organizing the evening. A job well done. Hopefully some of these new ideas will be consid- ered and some will even be implemented. Stayed tuned and see what happens on the Main Street of Exeter. Euchre at Malibu Restaurant Oct. 1: White card high 011ie Essery, lone hand Doreen Anderson, lone low Hazel Oberlin, blue card high Art Oberlin, lone hand Audrey MacGregor, low Lloyd Walper. Oct. 8: White card high Doreen Anderson, lone hand Betty Coates, low Jean Cook, blue card high 011ie Essery, lone hand George Adams, low Audrey MacGregor. Oct. 15: White card high Pauline Guenther, lone hand Doreen Anderson, low Shirley Kirk, blue hard high Bob Latta, lone hand Jack Arnott, low Art Oberlin. Oct.22: White card high Shirley Kirk, lone hand 011ie Essery, low Jean Cook, blue card high Fred Cook, lone hand Ruby Beaver, low George Adams. Oct. 29: White card high Mary Latta, lone hand Betty Coates, low Shirley Kirk, blue card high Art Oberlin, lone hand Rose Piper, low Lloyd Walper.