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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-02-19, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Love Justice Week at St. Anne's St. Anne's school news Claire Gordon, Minister of Public Relations Throughout this past week, St. Anne's has been taking part in Love Justice Week Each day we learned about a new leader who promoted both justice and love in our world. On Tuesday, Students heard from Rick Osborne, a speaker from Truth for Teens. Rick's presentation involved his incredible life story, which expressed to the students that bad decisions with drugs can ruin our lives, but God is always there to save us. The pres- entation was not only a great message for everyone, but an awesome experience for all of the students. On Wednesday, the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board held their annual Applause Breakfast in Clinton. Two students from each of the schools were recognized for their incredible efforts in making a positive difference in their class- room, school or their community. The morning was a great celebration for these students, their families and the school board. Our SHSM Arts and Culture Students were treated to fabric workshop this week and all of our Winter athletes per- formed well. The week ended off with the Me to We clubs Valentine's Day bake sale. All the money raised is going towards building a school in India. We are excited for our Winterfest celebration on Feb. 19, where all students will be participating in outdoor activities in the morning and then supporting our Girls Hockey Team in the afternoon. This will be a great day to get out and celebrate our Canadian Winter along with our favourite Road Hockey tournament. t r- .--r—• /0 You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Farmer Rectory 519482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, February 23 Worship at 9:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. Wednesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6 7 - 8:15 p.m. • Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. 81- EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship Feb. 23rd, 11 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Youth Sunday School at 11 a.m. Adults at 10 a.m. Earbuds and elevator available Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Like us on Facebook Coming soon May 3 The Black Family Singers NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 11 a.m. Guest speaker: Dave Williams You are invited to join us in worship. Sunday School and Nursery Provided. 54 Goderich St. W. L 519-527-1449 N 140-I. www.cavannorthsideunited.ca FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Linda Moffatt Lorrie Baker - Organist Worship Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 11 a.m. All Welcome . Sunday School & Nursery Provided. i . eOffice Hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - noon 1 Harp helps local woman enjoy a fulfilling life ,Adria Graham will perform at Goderich Little Theatre Paul Cluff Goderich Signal Star A Goderich harp teacher and a Huron County woman who has overachieved after a traumatic brain injury will warm hearts when they entertain guests before a performance at Goderich Little Theatre. Adria Graham wanted to learn the harp after finishing high school. "She always had an affinity for music," said her mother, Dee. Dee taught in the Avon Maitland Dis- trict Board and used her connections to find Sharon Johnston. Teacher and stu- dent still get together at Johnston's Goderich home to share their love of the instrument. "She has the most phenomenal memory for music," said Dee. "Once it's there it's there. Mind you she doesn't play like the others because of her (mental) speed and processing but what she does play she plays really well. I am very proud of what she has accomplished!' Dee was told by doctors not to expect much above a 'vegetative state' from her daughter after Adria, now 33, fell in a slurry tank when she was four -years - old. Her mother found her and performed CPR. She was eventually placed in an induced coma. When she awoke, Adria seizured. She couldn't walk or talk and her right side was paralyzed. Adria was left with slowed speech and delayed processing. In the Avon Maitland District School Board, she was able to get professional help learning to speak, as well as physiotherapy and occupa- tional therapy. Bruce County had no such programs available, she said, so Dee took her to the Avon Maitland board and paid tui- tion because she was from out of county. "She just came to school with me!" Dee said she has been a tough mother and has been told as much numerous times. "Teachers said I was too hard. But I expected and she has come through. She has done much more than I was told she would ever do." "We have had ups and downs, a lot of tears!' Adria learned the piano from her grandmother and tried the harp at Goderich's annual Celtic Festival. She loved it instantly. The connection with Johnston began soon after that. She started with a lyre; and could play Twinkle, Twinlde Little Star. "Adria has more patience and perse- verance than anyone else I know," said Johnston. "When she started on the harp, she was painfully slow, and it took more than a year before she could play a recognizable tune. She learns by pat- terns and finger numbers, and her memory is amazing - she probably has a repertoire of 30-40 songs at any time. She can remember almost any song that we have worked on!' Johnston said when she started work- ing with Adria, she had to get rid of any preconceived notions of "progress" and work to make music accessible. "It taught me a great deal about what everyone wants to learn when playing music - how to have fun, how to play together with others, and how to com- municate with music. She helped me develop the skills to teach everyone to join together in making music - regard- less of age, experience, or level." Dee said her daughter doesn't sound as accomplished as other students, mainly because she processes differ- ently but her improvement over the years is noticeable. Farming if the other passion for the Graham family. Mother and daughter work together at an Alpaca farm on Highway 86, east of Listowel. Adria helps out every day. "If she didn't have her accident she would have made an incredible veteri- narian. They respond so well to her!' She also works two days a week at a pizzeria. Adria also plays during the warmer months with Johnston and a local ensemble as they harp down the sun on the Park House patio. "She has become an important mem- ber of our Huron Harp School commu- nity, and has a strong sense of belong- ing to our group," said Johnston. "Adria is a wonderful example of what the power of music, combined with passion and a strong will, can do!' Dee will introduce her daughter at a gala opening for Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, a Norm Foster play premiering at the Goderich Little Theatre Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The play tells the story of a 35 -year- old man who has a childhood brain injury. He meets a single, pregnant woman and they forge a relationship. There is a chance Adria could return for more of the performances (March 1, 2, 6, 7, 8.) The box office opens March 2 at 2 p.m. "I think it's going to be awesome," said Dee. Huron Bruce NDP hosting annual meeting on Feb. 21 Huron Bruce NDP is hosting its annual meeting and potluck dessert on Fri., Feb. 21. Organizers said in a press release that this is an opportunity for members or interested persons to come and find out what the Huron Bruce provincial and federal riding associations are all about. The event will be held at the REACH Huron Centre, at 169 Beech St. in Clinton. Doors open for a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Organizers asked attendees to bring something to share for llJHURON TRACTOR Blyth Location John Deere Planter & No Till Maintenance & Service Clinic Wednesday, February 26 iI wwvv.hurontractor.com 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm potluck dessert. "The meeting will consist of financial and executive reports, the passing of resolutions and the election of anew slate of offic- ers for 2014, followed by time for discussion, dessert and social- izing with like-minded people," the press release stated. Those interested in participating more fully either as an execu- tive member or member -at -large, should contact president John Rich at johnrich68@gmail.com Huron Bruce NDP officials said they are particularly interested in having more youth involvement All are welcome to come to the meeting but only members in good standing are allowed to vote. A membership table will be available for renewals or sign-ups an be made online for a new provincial membership at huron- brucendp.ca ,..4zigr Coo:pilau [.W.,. chneideris TOM" WAY I.T. IDULD DC 85 CielLgrii) Rd. o„a4a,cum2 MINN?. WIPMZhar.15Ciineklem_cc4TI courra SCRLISNI REPAIR manrii we, ill ihn r 11 PAIR 4.1114.0C1c1FIG cilvIKITER alLE6 6 REPAIR. 1031LJTY liNTERHEr vJ 16;61F Pligra INK S. TONER