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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-02-08, Page 17The North Huron Trail Groomers are holding their third annual Snowarama for Easter Seal Kids on Saturday, Feb. 17. Unless we have a thaw it looks as though the snowmobiles will have good runs. If the trails are not in good condition the organizers willhave a car/truck rally instead.Registration begins at 9 a.m. at theLondesborough Community Hall.Pledge sheets are available by call-ing Adrian 519-482-9113 or Leah at888-278-7797.Community folk are invited todrop by between 9 a.m. and noon toenjoy a breakfast cooked by theLondesborough Lions Club and donate to this cause. For more information you can check out the posters at various loca- tions including the post office. The Kinburn Hill will be abuzz with laughter and warm wishes this Friday evening, Feb. 9. Someone is getting married. The hall will be the location for amiscellaneous bridal shower forErica Horbanuik.The former home of GenevieveAllen welcomed a new family lastweek, the Heimpels.After five years in Kitchener, Daveand Christine are happy to be back ina smaller community and closer tofamily. Dave was raised in Wroxeterand Christine was a Stadelmann from Blyth. Both of them are area field man- agers for U-Haul out of Kitchener. Daughter Leigh Anne is 12 and in Grade 7 at Hullett Central. Son Brett is 15 and will be attending Central Huron Secondary School. Welcome to our village, we trust you will quickly feel at home amongus.Anne Potter came home lastThursday after spending the last 10days in Clinton hospital. Doug Snellis still keeping the nurses on theirtoes in Clinton hospital. LloydJosling is also a patient there recov-ering from his treatments in London.All of these folks and their fami-lies are still needing your prayers and support. There was no morning service at Londesborough United on Feb. 4 due to weather conditions. The sacrament of baptism will be admin- istered this coming Sunday, Feb. 11. Following the service, everyone is invited to enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch courtesy of the Sunday school families. Plan now to be a part of that fellowship. PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007. Perseverance is the character attribute being talked about in the halls and classrooms of Hullett Central Public School during the month of February. Everyone is dis- cussing and practising staying pur- poseful and committed. This attribute will come in handy for the pupils as they work on their annual storytelling and speech giv- ing. Later in the semester, the interme- diate pupils will be working on sci- ence fair projects. After everyone has delivered their story or speech in their own class- rooms, some are chosen to present again in the auditorium. The primary pupils told their stories on Monday morning, Feb. 5. Speeches from the junior and intermediate classes were heard on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Pupils were likely polishing their presentations last Thursday, a PD Day for the area. Hullett collects used printer car- tridges, cell phones, etc. for the ThinkGreen recycling program. You can drop the items off at the school or with a pupils. The school gets reimbursed for the items. For more information, contact the school. A drumming workshop will involve all classes throughout the day on Feb. 12. Making music The audience at the annual Faith-in-Song concert spon- sored by ABC Women’s Ministry, had the pleasure of hear- ing the musical talent of Blyth’s own Kirby Cook. The 13- year-old is an aspiring soloist hoping for a career in music. (Vicky Bremner photo) VVaalleennttiinnee''ss DDaayy DDiinnnneerr WWeeddnneessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1144 55 ttoo 77 ppmm Treat your Sweetheart Lasagna & Caesar Salad Soup or Juice Tea or Coffee Cherry Cheesecake $995+tax Sticker’s Family Restaurant Call for reservations 519-526-7759 Auburn TUESDAY MAY 8/07 – 7 PM CENTENNIAL HALL LONDON Tickets available at The Centennial Hall Box Office. Charge by Phone 519-672-1967 or online at: www.centennialhall.london.ca NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO A new year begins for Happy Gang Seniors The Happy Gang Seniors held their first meeting of 2007 at the Londesborough Community Hall on the last day of January. In remembrance of a former mem- ber, Reg Lawson who passed away on Jan. 22 the group observed a moment of silence. It afforded an opportunity, too, for those present to offer silent prayers for the health of hospitalized member Doug Snell. President Phyllis Tyndall had everyone laughing over the poem she read about eating turkey for weeks after Christmas, titled Come Share the Bird. She led some discussion concern- ing the spring rally the group is assisting with on April 19 at the Betty Cardno Centre. The Happy Gang Seniors will hold a card cavalcade party for the Clinton Public Hospital at the hall on March 8 at 1 p.m. A committee was struck to organize the lunch and door prizes. The Londesborough seniors will entertain at Huronlea in Brussels in June. Clinton lawyer Phil Cornish was the guest speaker. His message had to do with preparing for the end of life. One needs to be prepared for a time when looking after one’s own affairs becomes difficult or impossi- ble. Phil pointed out that if a person has specific opinions as to how they wish to be looked after, it is neces- sary to have in place two powers of attorney, one for health and one for finances and a will. His talk reinforced what many already knew and had done but per- haps caused others to make changes. Without this paperwork being in place, a government agency could take charge of a person’s affairs. It is a simple matter to have a lawyer complete this paperwork. Then the person(s) you trust can be named for your decisions and you have time to inform them of your desires. Phil’s fact-filled talk was followed by a question period. Perseverance, HCPS attribute Somewhat reluctantly, trustees of the Avon Maitland District School Board approved a letter to Ontario’s Education Ministry agreeing with its assessment of how much money it requires to meet the province’s pri- mary class size goal. “I can see why we’re going to pass this (motion) but I just don’t under- stand why (the ministry) is putting us in a tight spot again,” commented Perth East trustee Tina Traschel, at a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29. According to a report provided to trustees, the board must send the let- ter as a prerequisite for the ministry to submit a funding request to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Once that happens, it’s expected the board will receive $134,719 to be put toward meeting the govern- ment’s goal of 90 per cent of pri- mary classrooms containing 20 or fewer students by September, 2007. Under the initiative, that funding level would be maintained for 25 years, to assist boards in financing any necessary construction over the long term. On Dec. 12, Avon Maitland trustees sent a letter to Education Minister Kathleen Wynne stating, “we understand the benefits of this initiative to our children.” But they cautioned “in our juris- diction it will increase the number of split grades or combined classes, which neither parents nor teachers find attractive.” The letter also questioned the level of funding involved, “particularly in a board such as ours which has a large number of small schools.” Speaking at the Jan. 29 meeting, Avon Maitland education director Geoff Williams reiterated that “we don’t believe the primary class size initiative is, in fact, fully funded.” But he added the ministry’s assess- ment of the board’s needs, which was received Jan. 3, “will come very close. It may still not account for the fact that we might have to put a portable somewhere, but we feel comfortable with it.” For this board, the funding is meant to accommodate an addition- al 115 pupil spaces. “Once a grant is confirmed, administration will bring a report to the board recommending the use of the money, within the context of the board’s Capital Plan,” states Williams’ report to trustees. The analysis from the province, however, points to possible addition- al classrooms at Anne Hathaway Public School in Stratford, Listowel Eastdale Public School, Mornington Central Public School and Zurich Public School. Trustees give reluctant okay to financial assessment By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder affecting both children and adults. It is characterized by: • Asthma symptoms can include cough, severe shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheeze and usually occur after exposure toe allergens, viral infections and exercise, or exposure to irritants such as fumes and cigarette smoke. • Exposure can cause inflammation of the airway wall and abnormal narrowing of the airways, which may lead to asthma symptoms • An asthma attack can be frightening with feelings of suffocation, breathlessness and loss of control and can be potentially life threat- ening • Asthma can develop at any age, but is common in childhood.