The Citizen, 2008-02-28, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008. PAGE 9.
A new elementary school fitness
program kicks off this month in six
schools in Huron County.
Fitness AM is a 12-minute exercise
routine set to fun music. Grade 7 and
8 students lead younger classes in a
fitness routine with music playing
over the school's public
announcement system.
The program is an initiative of the
Huron County Health Unit. Co-
ordinator Diana Simpson says, “This
is a perfect solution to young people
getting daily exercise into their lives.
Research shows daily exercise helps
children learn better.”
Simpson says she’s pleased with
the enthusiasm at the schools.
The program is starting with six
schools: Zurich Public School,
Seaforth Public School, St. Boniface,
Huron Centennial Public School,
Clinton Public School and Grey
Central.
Simpson hopes to see the program
implemented in 10 schools by the
end of the school year.
Simpson, a fitness instructor, is
training the older students to lead the
exercise routine each morning.
Morris-Turnberry councillors
spent nearly an hour at their Feb. 19
meeting examining a rough draft of
an alcohol policy for events in the
municipality.
Jason Breckenridge of the
Bluevale Recreation Committee was
present for the discussion of
the policy which will mostly
affect Bluevale Hall and the nearby
park.
He warned against putting
measures in the policy that would
make it hard to rent the hall.
“I’d hate to see a nice building
sitting empty,” he said.
“We don’t want to discourage
renting the hall,” agreed mayor
Dorothy Kelly.
Councillors based their discussion
on similar policies adopted by
Howick and North Huron town-
ships.
Among the concerns were the
number of staff required to run an
event where alcohol is being served,
particularly the need to hire security,
either OPP or a private security
firm.
With a cost of $50 an hour for
each of two security officers it would
eat up any profit from an event if
security is required for a smaller
event, Breckenridge said.
Municipal staff will draft a bylaw
for review by council at a later
date.
M-T drafts alcohol policy
The squares
These boys were taking a chance on winning $100 after buying a square at Brussels Minor
Hockey Day, Saturday. From left: Connor Bridge, Reece McArter, Mitchell and Logan
Kellington. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Saugeen Maitland plans partySaugeen Maitland Lightning girlshockey team had a weekend ofpractises heading into theirprovincial playdown game set forMonday night, Feb. 25 in Stratfordat 9 p.m. Stratford Aces are leadingthe series with four points to theLightning’s two in a six-point
series.
Also, of special note, the Saugeen
Maitland Alumni are planning a big
10th anniversary celebration this
Friday night, Feb. 29 at the Howick
Arena featuring a game of greathockey between Saugeen MaitlandAlumni of 10 years against The BullTryhards at 7 p.m. with the proceedsgoing to Breast Cancer Research andthe WOAA Building Fund.There is going to be a silentauction upstairs after the hockey
game and a dance and social to
follow for all current and past
Saugeen Maitland players and
families. Admission by donation
only.
MEETING NOTICE
MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS-TURNBERRY
the upcoming Council and
Committee meetings for the
Municipality of Morris-
Turnberry will be held:
Tuesday, March 4
at 6:30 pm
Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 11
at 7:00 pm
Budget Meeting
Tuesday, March 18
at 7:30 pm
Regular Council Meeting
New school fitness program
puts students in motion
By Keith Roulston
The Citizen
NEWS
FROM AUBURN
The Auburn Women’s Institute
meeting was held in the Community
Hall, Thursday, Feb. 14. Erma
Cartwright president, welcomed all
and wished everyone a Happy
Valentine’s Day.
The Ode and Mary Stewart
Collect were repeated in unison and
O’ Canada was sung.
Mrs. Cartwright gave a reading on
St. Valentine.
Marg Fraser read the minutes of
the last meeting. The treasurer’s
report was given by Teresa
Roetcisoender. The correspondence
was read.
Roll call was taken and the
collection received.
This was a mystery meeting. Card
games were enjoyed and prizes
given. There was a gift exchange.
The next meeting is the curator’s
meeting in charge of Laura May
Chamney on March 16. The roll call
is articles and pictures to be brought
for the Tweedsmuir book.
Auburn Women’s Institute
enjoys a mystery meeting
The Auburn Lions held another
hockey draw on Saturday, Feb. 16.
The winner was Jim Whytock.
Auburn Women’s Institute Dessert
Euchre Cavalcade Card Party was
very well attended on Feb. 21. They
had plenty of delicious desserts.
There were over 14 tables of people
to play euchre and two people played
scrabble. Proceeds are going to
Clinton, Goderich and London Sick
Children’s hospitals.
The Auburn community extends
sympathy to Bill McAllister and
family on the loss of a dear
wife/mother Doreen. She passed
away Monday, Feb. 18 after a
courageous battle against cancer.
Doreen drove the RR1, Auburn mail
route for 10 years. There is a box at
the post office for anyone wanting to
make a donation in Doreen’s
memory. Donations will be going to
Clinton Public Hospital.
Sincere sympathy as well goes to
Ken and Brenda Empey. Brenda’s
mom, Mrs. Mary Finlayson passed
away Wednesday, Feb. 20.
At Knox United Church on
Sunday, Feb. 24 Rev. Pat Cook’s
message was entitled The Precious
Gift.
Knox United Church’s Sacrament
of baptism is this Sunday, March 2.
Te annual meeting has been
rescheduled for March 2 at 12:30
p.m. There will be a worship service
at 9:30 a.m. with a coffee hour to
follow. Lunch will be served at 11:30
a.m. They request those with last
names A - G please bring dessert and
H-Y to please bring sandwiches.
Knox United Church has a
Community Care Project underway.
Any new clothing for boys and girls
eight - 16 years of age would be
appreciated.
They would especially like
donations of pajamas, socks,
undergarments, hats, and knitted
slippers. Anyone could donate cash
for the purchase of articles. Baby
quilts, single bed quilts or personal
items would also be gratefully
accepted for this community project.
These items will then be given to
Goderich and area Children’s Aid.
For more information please call
Grace Cartwright, Teresa
Roetcisoender or Jean Plaetzer.
For Sunday, Feb. 24 at Huron
Chapel Evangelical Missionary
Church the scripture was Proverbs
29:18. Pastor Dave Wood’s sermon
was based on the scripture, Where
There Is No Vision The People
Perish.
Huron Chapel’s annual meeting is
rescheduled for March 4.
The Teen Challenge choir is
performing March 16 in the
morning.
There is an Olympians March
Break party planned for March 12
from 1 - 4:30 p.m. The theme is
Pirates and Princesses.
Winners on ice
The Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosted the Zone 14 Bantam mixed competition on Feb. 23 and 24. The A championship was
won by a team representing Palmerston. Left, from left: Cassie Savage, Melissa Savage, coach Shawn Cottrill, second Matthew
Cottrill and Matthew Dickson. The winners of the B championship at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club for the Zone 14 Bantam
mixed competition this past weekend were from left: Ellie Schimanski, Matthew Hallahan, Kabrina Bishop, Kyle Forster and coach
Kevin Bishop. The teams will represent Zone 14 at the Regional competition in Burlington March 1 and 2. (Photo submitted)
By Gail Dobie
Call
519-526-7539
PEOPLE AROUND
AUBURN