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Huron Expositor, 2006-05-03, Page 2Page May 3, 2006 • The Huron Expositor L ubMts rtCue • Weed Control • Pest Control • Fertilizer Applications *Turf Aeration • Power Broom Service • Cluster Fly Spray •Systems Repairs°neral Maintenance w°"` • Spider Spray Jack Lubbers (519) 527-0582 HYDRANT FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE IN: * Seaforth * Egmondville * Brucefield during the day and night the week of MAY 8th, 2006 Thank you AMERICAN WATER SERVICES Phone: (519) 527-1004 News Seaforth firefighters, police officers planned to attend Dinning funeral Prom Page 1 police officer after finishing his tour of duty with the Canadian Armed Forces. Dale also planned to attend Dinning's funeral in Wingham on Saturday. Seaforth Legion president Ann Wood says the Maple Leaf was flown at half- mast at the Seaforth begion all week "because we feel it should be." "The soldiers are over there to keep the peace and we should respect them," says Wood. She agrees that she too is disappointed by the federal government's decision to stop flying the flag on Parliament Hill at half-mast for fallen Canadian soldiers. However, not all veterans in Seaforth agree. Second World War veteran Frank Phillips says he understands why the federal government would refuse to lower the flag, returning to the protocol during the First and Second World Wars. "We've never been at war since Korea. This isn't a peace action anymore - they're in the middle of the battle and I'm sure there are going to be other soldiers killed," says Phillips. "When is the' flag going to be raised again - that's my question. It'll be down until the war's over," he says. Seaforth District Fire Chief Zbm Phillips says local firefighters were expected to attend the military funeral of corporal Matt Dinning on Saturday. "We didn't know him but because he was in the service, it's a show of respect. Fire departments from throughout Huron County will be sending representatives," he says. 'When is the flag going to be raised again - that's my question,'— Second World War veteran Frank Philips Western University will offer first-year sociology course in Goderich this fall This fall, The University of Western Ontario will pro- vide service to groups. of Huron County residents with •Texturizing Perms •Facial Waxing' •Advanced Foiling Techniques Spa Services Coming Soon... •Body Waxing •Pedicures •Manicures •Facials •Nails 93 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 527-2900 the launch of a first-year sociology course offered at the Huron County Museum in Goderich. On Monday, May 1, Western staff members travelled to Goderich to inform residents of the course as well as admission requirements, financial aid and distance studies opportunities at Western. The effort is a collaboration between Western and the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative, an initiative to bring college and university training to the area.. Roma Harris, Western's Vice -Provost (Academic Programs & Students) [Registrar] says, "We take seri- ously Western's responsibility as the major university in this region of Ontario. Through our partnership with the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative, we will be able to reach out to young people who might not other- wise attend university as well as to individuals who wish to continue their studies and upgrade their cre- dentials. This is a tremendous opportunity for us to work with local partners to contribute to the cultural enrichment and economic prosperity of the region." Monica Walker -Bolton and John Smallwood, co- chairs of the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative, were instrumental in forming the partnership with Western. Walker -Bolton says, "This partnership is important for us in achieving our goals and represents a great step forward for community economic development in the area." Smallwood, who has spent more than 35 years teach- ing in Huron County, says, "The partnership will allow local residents to begin degree programs, gain some experience in post -secondary studies and open the com- munity to the excitement of new opportunities offered by a great regional university." During their visit, Western staff members will offer sessions at high schools in Clinton and Goderich and at the Huron County Museum. These sessions will aim to inform Grade 11 students of Western Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE), which " allows them to take Western courses in Grade 12. They will also provide Grade 12 students and mature students with information on general admission requirements and the admission process for first-year students and distance studies students.