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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-02-06, Page 3Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Times–Advocate 3 SHDHS art show Local artists — South Huron District High School's annual Grade 12 Art Class Graduation Exhibition was held at the school last week, with students putting their art on display. Teacher Carleen Hone said for most of the students the exhi- bition was the culmination of four years at SHDHS."Overall it's a great crowd," she said of the artists who participated.A variety of media were repre- sented at the show, including paintings, sculptures and videos. Above is I7 -year-old Sevanna Rodgers with some of her items, including an edible cake. An aspiring pastry chef, Rodgers will attend school in Vancouver next year. (photo/Scott Nixon) Family Day will affect area schools By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE DUBLIN — For one year alone, thanks largely to last October's provin- cial election, schoolchildren in Ontario will have one fewer day of classes. The election was the time when the ruling Liberals committed to create a ninth statutory holiday in the province: Family Day on the third Monday of February. In its inaugural year, the province's new campaign -promise - turned -holiday falls on Feb. 18. And, since the 2007-08 school calen- dars had already been created by the time the Liberals won the election and proclaimed the holiday, it was too late to insert Family Day into the schedule. So instead, the Education Ministry allowed school boards to offer one fewer instructional day than is normally required under the Education Act. "The Ministry pretty much defined the process for us," explained Dan Parr, education superintendent for the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board. Next year, however, school boards will have to revert to the extra instructional day. "We'll have to find some way to put that into our calen- dars," Parr said. "It might mean going one day later in June ... That's probably the most likely solution." The Education Ministry allowed school boards to offer one fewer instructional day than is normally required under the Education Act. ,P:epating for Ca Canada Day committee —The local Canada Day committee is gearing up for this summer's festivities and is soliciting local businesses for donations and also looking for new members. Canada Day activities in Exeter are spearheaded by the Exeter Legion and the South Huron Rec Centre, with the Rec Centre staff hosting the roast beef dinner on the evening of Canada Day. Proceeds will go towards youth programs. Pictured from left are committee members Jo -Anne Fields (also South Huron rec programs administrator),Jeff Musser,Abby Hannah and Andy Mcintyre (also representing the Exeter Legion).Absent is Sue Pipe, who organizes the annual car show. Any businesses, organizations or individuals looking to volunteer or donate can call Fields at 235-2833. (photo/Scott Nixon) TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO START BUILDING FOR TOMORROW Retirement awaits. Plan for it. Know your options. Bartlett named director GRAND BEND — The Grand Bend and Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) has named its new executive director. Dr. Glenn Bartlett of Exeter was recently appointed to the position after serving as interim executive director since November 2006. The board of directors announced Bartlett's permanent appointment last week. A statement from the board reads, "During (Bartlett's) 14 -month tenure, the GBACHC has undergone innumer- able positive developments. While (Bartlett) has played a significant leadership role in these initiatives, he is clear to state that the many achievements would not have been possible without the commitment, support and contributions of the centre's staff. "We congratulate Dr. Bartlett on his excellent leader- ship and accomplishments to date. "We look forward to the future and wish him well as he begins the next stage of his tenure at the centre." Larry Johns of Thames Financial Group FundEX Investments would like to welcome Brenda Dayman and John Hanson. Brenda will join Leah Morgan as an Investment Funds Advisor. John has taken the position of Life Manager. Thames is committed to one on one personal service. "We still make housecalls" 186 Main St., Exeter 519-235-4722 FOUR SEASONS JEWELLERY DESIGNS 7 e �eu Exeter NOW HAS 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER. 423 Main St., Exeter Four Seasons Custom & Manufacturing Shop For all your custom creations 519-235-2666 and our NEW LOCATION 411 Main St., Exeter yr Four Seasons Wholesale Direct to ou 50% off Retail ALL year round 519-235-3070 1 Join us for our wine & cheese grand opening Fri., Feb. 8th et 411 Mein St. from 4 'til 7 George Godbolt CFP CLU Paul Ciufo CFP Godbolt, Ciufo Insurance & Financial Services Inc. 519-235-2740 © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2008. Fred Godbolt BASc Sun Life Financial