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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-08-21, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008. PAGE 19. With great excitement and anticipation of school in September, 60 children graduated from Rural Response for Healthy Children’s Kinderoo – School Readiness Program on Aug. 14. As the young children proudly wore their own crafted graduation caps and received certificates, their parents, moms, dads, grandparents, brothers, sisters and caregivers joined in the celebrations at the schools in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich and Wingham. “During the six-week program, our Kinderoo graduates had an opportunity to form a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Many parents also experienced a positive transition into the routine and expectations of school. Most children are excited to start kindergarten and go on the bus to school”, says Laura Rogers, the manager of the Kinderoo – School Readiness Program. Getting ready for school is more than getting the backpack ready. Children need to be well rested and well fed before going to school. Routines about bedtime and eating help families adjust to early morning starts for school. Parents can provide a key to the solid foundation for a healthy and productive life by teaching and modelling healthy life choices. Teachers and children thrive in a safe, comfortable, respectful learning environment. For young children, being able to communicate their thoughts, needs and wants is important as they explore new social, play and learning activities. Ask your child about what makes them curious and enthusiastic about learning and school. The Kinderoo - School Readiness Program was made possible with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Community Living – South Huron, Community Living – Central Huron, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, Service Canada, Ontario Summer Jobs, Corporation of the Town of Goderich, the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East, and Clinton Public School Council. The Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board provided the in-kind donation of the facilities. Hansen’s Independent Grocer in Exeter and Denis and Diane Lynch’s Food Basics in Goderich supported the nutrition education activities. Rural Response for Healthy Children’s vision is a responsive community that protects the rights of children, reduces child abuse and neglect and strengthens families to nurture their children. For more information about our programs and services visit their website www.rrhc.on.ca or call 519-482-8777 or 1-800-479- 0716. A special evening of music will be an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. A concert featuring Winnipeg singer and songwriter Jodi King will be held 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church, in support of a youth group project. In recent months, the group has been working on a number of activities and events to raise money for International Justice Mission Canada. The goal is to free five slaves in India. IJM began operations in 1997 in response to the injustices witnessed by overseas missionaries and relief and development workers. A survey uncovered a nearly unanimous awareness of abuses of power by police and other authorities in the communities where they served. “It essentially is helping people affected by bad government,” said Annie Sparling, who is working as a liaison between King and the church group. She said that $500 will cover the cost of freeing someone sold into bondage in India. The youth, thus far, have raised $700. Having heard about King througha friend, Sparling said she felt theconcert would be a good fit for the project. “Having listened to her music and knowing that the youth are raising money for IJM this seemed a perfect opportunity to help.” About 75 per cent of King’s music, said Sparling, is “written from a Christian perspective, while the rest is family friendly.” On her website, King describes the music she writes as “honest, unpretentious.” “I feel that my music uplifts people when they hear it, that it gives them hope to believe that every day is a chance to begin again.”That is precisely what the youthgroup in Auburn hopes to achievewith their project. They invite the public to attend the concert and enjoy King’s music, while at the same time helping to make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Gift Chest in Wingham, People’s Purchase in Goderich and at Huron Chapel. Donations would also be gratefully accepted said Sparling. Check out King’s music at www.jodiking.com or myspace.com/jodiking Auburn youth project receiveshelp from Winnipeg musician Truscott play held over due to popular demand Graduates ready for school On exhibit The blown glass art of Paulus Tjiang is now on exhibit at the Blyth Festival Art Gallery. The exhibition, which opened Friday night, is the final one of the season. (Vicky Bremner photo) Blyth Festival’s artistic director Eric Coates announced that due to popular demand, Innocence Lost: a play about Steven Truscott will be held over for six additional performances from Sept. 10 - 13. Positive reviews have triggered an overwhelming flood of sales for the Festival’s box office. Coates said, “This play achieves our greatest artistic goal: it gives voice to feelings that some members of our community have buried for forty-eight years.” Innocence Lost, a play about Steven Truscott by Beverley Cooper plays at the Blyth Festival until Sept. 13. A performance schedule is available on-line at www.blythfestival.com or by calling the box office toll free at 877-862- 5984 for a season brochure. Tickets are $25 to $28. Ian & Debbie Hulley are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kimberly Dawn to Michael James son of Richard Fisher, Ann Ducharme, Deb Elliott and Ky Waddell on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich. Friends and family are invited to attend an open reception at Bluewater Community Centre, Zurich beginning at 9 pm Forthcoming Marriage To celebrate this day of happiness an Open Reception for family, neighbours and friends will be held at 9:00 pm at Lucknow Community Centre. Dave and Dorothy Bere and Ray and Barb Storey are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Jennifer Megan and John Henry on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Lucknow United Church at 7:00 pm Happy 80th Birthday Leonard Archambault August 25 Love Betty, Doug, Brenda, Rick, Marilyn and families Forthcoming Marriage SNELL/CULBERT Cliff Snell and Bev MacDonald are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Nikki Snell to William Culbert of Holmesville, Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Lazy Days 81845 Pinery Line, Auburn, Ontario. Reception at 9:00 By Bonnie GroppThe Citizen