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Huron Expositor, 2001-03-28, Page 66 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. March 28. 2001 PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE BETTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE PARENTS It sly starts with Nswspspsrs NOTICE For the convenience of our clients SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC will be open THURSDAY EVENINGS by appointment only Please call for appointments 519-527-1760 McMaster Siemon M INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BROKERS: Bill Siemon Vicki Siemon Anette McTaggart Ken Hutchison Paul Wettlaufer Joanne Tyndall Ontario Rd. 348-9150 Mitchell 1-800-561-0183 Smart sellers choose classifieds MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON . in cooperation with M.P. Russo & Associates LOGO DESIGN CONTEST The municipalities of Clinton,Hullett and Goderich Townships formed the new Municipality of Central Huron on January 1st of this year. A new municipal logo that recognizes the tradition and history ()Cour area but one that will make a statement of the unique offerings of the municipality is required. We would like to invite anyone interested to submit his or her ideas or designs for the newly amalgamated township. We have also invited the graphic design departments of area schools to encourage their students to participate in the contest. Many designs were submitted following a recent newspaper article and these would alt be considered as contest entries. M.P. Russo & Associates have generously agreed to donate the time of their artwork department as well as a prize to the individual whose design is selected. The winner can select either an Oxygen long -base Scooter or an Original Swiss Army Watch. both with retail values In excess of $150.00. The Council will shortlist the entries and post the finalists submissions in the newspaper asking the area residents to vote on their preferred design. A formal presentation will be scheduled and then your winning design will be used on many articles from business cards to the municipal flag. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 20th, 2001. Entries should be forwarded to: Executive Committee Municipality of Central Huron 23 Albert Street, Box 400 Clinton, Ontario, NOM ILO The municipality will retain the rights for use of the winning design in all applications. Designs may be combined at the discretion of the municipality. News Walton girl joining B.C. exchange between two schools for the deaf By Andy Bader Mitchell Advocate Editor Exchange programs involving students are commonplace these days. But what about those programs involving deaf children, or those children with other challenges? For one area family, a 13 - year -old is preparing to participate in such an exchange. Meighan DeJong, the 13 - year -old daughter of Mike and Teresa DeJong of RR 1 Walton, is in her second year at the Robarts School for the Deaf in London, and this May, will participate in an exchange with students from Burnaby, B.C. DeJong, who is deaf but also suffers from attention deficit and learning delayed, is aware of the trip out west this spring, but those who know her and love her are just as excited and proud she'll be able to go, said her mother recently from the kitchen of their country home southeast of Walton. "It's quite an opportunity but she doesn't really know what to expect," said Teresa. "But probably the people who know her are more excited than she is. "I know I'm real excited about it," she continued. "It's another chance for her to be independent of family and friends. Any chance to see Canada is a great opportunity for anybody." The Robarts school applied to participate in the YMCA Andy Bader photo Meighan DeJong (right), the 13 -year-old daughter of Mike and Teresa DeJong of RR 1 Walton, is ready for a cultural exchange in B.C. this May. Posing with Meighan is brother Matt and family pet Casey. (Andy Bader photo) Youth Exchanges Canada, a group reciprocal home -stay exchange program intended for Canadians between the ages of 12 and 18 who would like to experience the country. Groups of between 10 and 30 participants are twinned with groups of youth the same age from another province or territory and take turns staying in each other's homes. Once they were accepted last November, 10 Grade 6 and 7 students from Robarts and two teachers have been Mar*sm W• a t h• r P r o o f. Marksman is the proven choice for early broadleaf weed control in corn. In wet or dry weather, Marksman controls tough, competitive weeds such as velvetleaf, ragweed, or triazine-resistant Iamb's -quarters and pigweed all season long. For more information on Marksman, call O BASF AgSolurtlons" at 1 -877 -371 -BASF (2273) or visit our website at www.agsolutions.ca n IIAYLIGHT SIVIKIS TIME IEIINSAPRIL 1ST •EMEMIU TO 511 Y111111 CLACKS AlliS! Don't forget Sunday, April lst, 2001 set your clocks ahead 1 hour. Huron' Ex �ositor "Your Community Newspaper" 527-0240 busy preparing for the exchange. The Robarts students will visit Burnaby, B.C. from May 1-7, with nine Burnaby students, also from a special school for the' deaf, will return to southwestern Ontario from May 8-14. Transportation is paid for through the program, but upon the Burnaby students' arrival, other incidental funds are required by the host school and families involved, possibly as much as $3,000, for their planned events while here. Initially, plans are to meet the Governor- General in Ottawa, witness the musical Lion King in Toronto as well as other events in and around London. DeJong is hopeful that arca businesses and individuals can help support their fundraising initiative. which is why she's helping co- ordinate a public awareness campaign. Meighan, who stays at Robarts three nights a week. is learning to live in both a deaf and a "normal" world. but that growing independence is vital in allowing her to continue to grow, said her proud mother. Meighan takes horseback ' riding lessons once a week. and is active in the Monkton United Church's youth group. "We've always tried to keep her connected to the community," said Tcree. noting that she spent three years studying at Mitchell Public School (MPS) before moving on to Robarts. Teresa admits that once the exchange takes place. she'd love to be a part of it—a fly on the wall even—hut understands and realizes that the trip is necessary to continue fostering her youngest of five children's development. "They've promised us everything will he videotaped, and family and those who contribute in any way will be able to experience it that way." she said. Anyone interested in helping out can contact Mike and Teresa DeJong at (519.1 527-0202, or at orr@bmts.com. Murray one step from provincials in public speaking By Andy Bader Mitchell Advocate Editor It may even be a fairy tale of sorts for Janelle Murray, of RR 5 Seaforth, who continues to ascend the public speaking ladder. The topic of her speech? Why it's about fairy tales, of course. Murray, the 10 -year-old daughter of Mark and Joan Murray, has advanced to the Royal Canadian Legion's Area public speaking competition this Sunday in Orillia. Representing the Mitchell branch of the Legion, br. 128, Murray is one step away from participating in the provincial competition, which this year will be held in Kapuskasing. But one step at a time. Murray actually finished second in the junior division at the school preliminary competition, for Grades 4-6, at St. Columban, losing to her younger sister Carolyn, a Grade 4 student. As luck would have it, Katherine Mabb, Mitchell Legion's youth education chairperson, decided to invite both the first and second -place finishers of each category to compete at the local Legion last month, and this time Janelle defeated all entrants and her sister Carolyn—the Murray girls actually switched positions. 'Janelle won at the zone competition held in Seaforth March 3, and this past Sunday she was victorious at the district event in Cambridge. An interesting side note, Mabb said Monday, was that four Legion speakers from the zone (13 branches in total) claimed the district titles. Public speaking is quite a family affair, as younger brother Thomas Murray also advanced to the Area Legion speaking competition one year ago, in the story-telling/primary category. Could his sister reach the top? The provincials? With fairy tales, you never can tell. Janelle Murray. Dublin celebrates birthdays Dubin) Happy birthday to Pam Shewan, who celebrated on March 13. Then Julie Shewan celebrated her birthday on March 19. Happy 12th birthday to Ruthie Murray, R.R. 1, Dublin, who celebrated March 27. . Happy 4th birthday to Elyse Delaney, Dublin, who celebrated on March 21. Happy birthday to a special Dublin lady, Marie O'Rourke, who celebrated on March 23. Happy Birthday to Kay Hinz who celebrated on March 27.