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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-06-15, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1988. Friends Bobbi-Jo Rutledge, left, and Krista Hastings comforted Shari Jac kiln when she suffered a severe muscle cramp in her leg after winning the 800-metre race at Brussels Public School’s Track and Field meet on June 3. The young athletes are ail Grade 8 students at the school. Sports Brussels Lawn Bowling club holds first tournament The first bowling tournament of 1988 on the Brussels greens was held Thursday, June 9 with 10 greens in play. Mrs. Mary Higgins from Mit­ chell and her partner were the top winners taking all three games. Jack Bowman, Brussels was se­ cond followed by Jim Bowman, third place. Don Haines of Clinton was fourth winning two games. Walter Westbrook of Mitchell was fifth; Doug Snooks of Brantford was sixth; Bill Hewitt of Atwood, seventh; Ed Eckmier of Mitchell, eighth; George Michie of Brussels, ninth; and the'consolation went to Harvey McCallum of Blyth. The next tournament in Brussels will be Mixed Pairs on July 7. But there will be a jitney every Monday evening and practice bowling every Thursday evening. The group always tries to start at 7 p.m. Students visit Pinery Park GRADE3&4 BUS TRIP by Kim, Toni, Sharon, Jeff, Mark, Tim and Ronnie On Wednesday, June 8, the grade 3 and 4 students went on a bus trip to Grand Bend. Afterwearrivedatthe Pinery Provincial Park, we went on a hike. Two naturalists who work at the park led our groups. We saw many different kinds of birds such as a Woodcock, Oven Birds and Cedar Waxwings. Voice for Life mails pamphlets Wingham Voice for Life board met June 6 at the home of Eleanor Kuyvenhoven. The group’s president Jim Bakelaar warmly welcomed the new board member, Mrs. Betty Baird of Teeswater. Rev. John Vaudry led the devotions with a reading from Galatians. His mes­ sage was that you must bear one another’sburdenstofollow the law of Christ. Rev. Vaudry encouraged the board with the motto, “Be Right and Persist.” During the month of May the group was involved in distributing pamphlets in the Wingham area and also in Listowel. These pamphlets are sponsored by Coali­ tion Life and will send the Pro-Life message throughoutCanada. Over 7,000 were mailed in Wingham area alone. Mrs. Sally Campeau in the educational report informed the group that she had spoken at the Teeswater Catholic Women’s League meeting in May. The ladies assured her that they were continu- ing to write their Members of Parliament urging a law to protect theunborn. The televisioncom­ mercials will continue to be shown on C.K.N.X. during the summer months. Jim Bakelaar told the board that on May 17 Senator Stanley Haidass of Toronto introduced Bill S-16 in the House of Commons in Ottawa. At that time members from both sides of the House came out in support of this Bill. The Bill contains a set of provisions giving legal protection to unborn child­ ren. It was decided to give financial support to the Way Inn shelter which is located in the same building as Dr. Morgentaler’s clinic. On July 1 a Walk for the Unborn will b"r'’" '"’fh various grouDs of The naturalists showed us how to recognize poison ivy from other plants, and red oak from white oak and black oak trees. We saw many bugs, worms and frogs. They also showed us where an Indian hunting camp had been and where a white man’s hunting camp had been. After lunch at the Pinery, we went to the Lambton County Museum. We watched slides about pioneer days and then we divided into five groups. Each group went to a special area where we followed the instructions in a discovery box. Mark liked the General Store where he saw old skates and marbles. Ronnie enjoyed grinding coffee beans. Jeff and Tim enjoyed the Indian canoe. Jeff was able to grind corn like the Indians. Sharon enjoyed finding out how the pioneers worked at school with liquid ink and pens. Kim liked the old-fashioned wood stove in the kitchen. Toni thought the old-fashioned wash­ room was interesting. We all learned a lot. CITY FUN by Kimberley Ferguson and Tina Burkholder On Monday, June 6,1988, the walkers taking part. This walk will terminate in Ottawa on September 17. Mrs. Colleen Schenk was a guest at the meeting. Colleen spoke about the supportive and practical role of the organization Birthright. She has been involved with this group for seven years and feels it to be a very worthwhile help to pregnant women. Birthright will provide practical aid such as medical and legal assistance as wellasclothing, furniture, food and housing to any pregnant woman who needs this help. The board looks forward to a good summer and will meet again in September. SLABWOOD $140 . r For every extra order you place for you c/X v or your neighbour, $15 will be rebated on your original order. 526-7220AUBURN time OFFER APPROXIMATELY 1/2 PRICE OF BODY WOOD 17 CU. YD. BOX OF HARD MAPLE & ASH DELIVERED WITHIN 20 MILES CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. grades 5 - 6 went to Toronto. They left Blyth at 7:30 and arrived at the Ontario Science Centre at 10:30. It was a very interesting place. The students came out with many souvenirs. They left the Centre at 1:00. At 2:00 the students arrived at OntarioPlace. Whilethere they went to the Cinesphere and saw a 3-D movie about the Grand Canyon. The students left at 6:00 and enjoyed supper at McDonalds on the way home. TRIP TO LONDON by Christina Black - Grade 2 The following are unedited descriptions of the grade 1 and 2 trip to London. On Monday we went on our school trip. We went to London Museum. My favourite thing at that spot was the caves. They were neat. Then we saw the Inuit spot it was really fun there. And then we went in an igloo and we saw how big it was. It was really big. And then we went to Spring Bank Park. We were soon done our lunch and ate at Story Book Gardens first. I went in the balls, and then I went on the Beverley bounce. Mrs. Little took a picture “click” said the camra. And then we played again and again. Finally we were on the bus and home again. We had a fun and nice joyful trip. by Cappy Onn - Grade 2 We went to the London child­ ren’s Museumandwe saw rats and snakes and space, trucks, a dentist’s and doctor’s office. I can’t remember all the things. I liked the Eskimos. The museum had a horse made by grade 3 in another school. I saw the dinosaur cave. I found my way out. I looked at the bones. They were big. Then we had lunch. Itwas in Springbank Park. Then we got into groups and played in everything. I liked Beverly Bounce and the blue ball crawl. I loved the Jack and Jill hill with all the slides. Itwasfunclimbingup all the steps. Mrs. Collins bought us a space­ side. It’s sorta like a popsicle. We met at the bus then we got on the bus and went home. Rehearsals begin at Huron Playhouse There’s plenty of activity at the Huron Country Playhouse as the first week of rehearsals get underway for the Season Opener “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.” More than 18 outstanding Cana­ dian performers have gathered at the Playhouse to produce Stephen Sondheim’s musical “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.” Manyfamiliarfaces have return­ ed including Playhouse favourites DavidNarin, RobertBurns. Heath­ er Davies and Carl Zvonkin (all in various productions last year). In addition, music and dance rehearsals are starting to take shape. Musical Director, Michael Mulrooney says “The assortment of talent at the Playhouse this year is plentiful and is equal to any other theatre in Canada.” Behind the scenes crews are busy building sets, making cos­ tumesandgatheringprops making for plenty of activity at the Playhouse. A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum previews June 21 with the Opening Night set for June 22 and runs until July 9 on the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m.; Matinees Wednesdays, Thurs­ days 2:30 p.m. Strawberries Lovell's Pick you own Turn west at Kippen Intersection, 1st farm on left. Berries are sold by the quart. No picking in pots or pans. Open 8 - 8 weather and supply permitting.