The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-03-03, Page 7WMS studies Middle East Judy MacKenzie was hostess for the February Valentine meeting of the Ashfield WMS. Beryl MacDonald opened ` the, meeting with an Old English Prayer. Mad MacLean chose as the theme of the devotions "Love in the Home. The Bible reading was from I Corinthians. She closed with prayer. Beryl conducted a Valentine contest - name the girl from the love songs. Beryl led the first session of the study book on the Middle East. Members discussed why they are studying the Middle East and the stereotyping of the Arab people because of prejudices and precon- ceived ideas. The study closed with a litany for peace and justice and a film on the Middle East. World Day of Prayer is Mar. 5 at Kingsbridge. The quilt for the bazaar is set up at Rhoda MacKenzie's. Marj closed with the Benediction It was a quilting marathon It was a quite a sight to see as 48 ladies, with 28 sewing machines participated in a quilting marathon during the February meeting of the Five Star Quilters Guild in Teeswater. The theme of the meeting was a quilt in a day. Sharon Stein taught Morning Star, Barbara Del3oer - Hidden Wells and Manji Matel - Lover's Knots. . Darlene Schiestel won the. Febru- • ary block lottery with the heart design. The next block lottery will be in April with a spring theme in pastel colours pieced or appliqued. The block is to be 161/2" finished. Mrs. DeBoer shared information about weekend quilting retreats in Port Elgin. The Plowing Match Committee would like to know of the Guild is interested in quilting a quilt for their show. Mary McDonald brought mem- bers up to date on the trip . to Columbus, Indiana from Mar. 11 to 14. The Mar. 24 meeting will be held in Lucknow and will be a wallet class. Bring machines, irons, power bars, heat and bond, one metre of fabric of your choice, 6" of velcro and a 7" zipper. Clear plastic will be available.A Guild quilt will be quilted at Caroline Menary's in Lucknow and the other quilt will be set up in Teeswater at Nellie Musick's. Quilts are to be displayed at the next meeting. RIME STOPPERS lir 1-800-265-3787 , Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce are seeking the public's assistance in the investigation of a break, enter and theft which occurred at the Dunkeld Tavern. The Walkerton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police report that sometime overnight on Christmas night, Dec, 25, 1992, unknown person (s) gained entry to the Dunkeld Tavern via a patio enclos- .tue, and thereafter to the main bar area, where several part bottles of various brands of liquor were taken. A\ total of eight bottles were taken during the theft. If .yof can help in this or any other case, Crime Stoppers of Grey. Bruce are willing to pay a reward up to $1000 for information that leads to an. arrest. CALL CRIME STOPPERS TOLL FREE AT 1- 800-265-3787. You need not ident- ify yourself. No one will know who you are. You will never have to testify in court,. and you could be eligible for a cash reward. Local girl Queen of Banff Janet MacDonald, daughter of Allan and Beryl. MacDonald, Kintail, was the winner of the 1993 Banff/Lake Louise Winter Festival Snow Queen Pageant on Feb. 3. The 10 contestants had a full day of activities which started at 7 a.m. with a breakfast at Melissa's in Banff, then off to Lake Louise for the morning skiing competition, and lunch at the Chateau, The afternoon was filled With interviews with five judges and a fashion show where the contestants modelled ski and sports clothing. The evening con- sisted of a sponsors' reception and dinner, followed by the pageant speeches. The judges based their decision on the contestant's knowl- edge of Banff and Lake Louise; skiing ability (cross country or downhill); congeniality, and per- sonal presentation. Prizes presented to Janet as Snow Queen were: an Air Canada ticket for anywhere they fly; a Hudson Bay coat; a Sunshine Mountain ski pass; recreational passes and gift certificates. Janet's sponsor for the pageant was The Banff Springs Hotel, where she has been an employee for the last three years. She is the assistant manager of the Club House Restaurant on the golf course in the summer and manager of Janet MacDonald Grapes in the main hotel during the winter months. Janet will represent Banff in various community and surrounding area activities such as parades, fundraising events etc.,. for the coming year and will crown the 1994 Queen next year. Beware of scientists Kindergarten students turned into INSIDER scientists in the last two weeks. We LCPS got to do some experiments. We made our own fun dough and Oobeck and even silly putty. Experimenting is great fun especial- ly when you get to play with your own experiments. Heart month is almost over and Grade 1 children are bringing back their "Good Deed" pages of all the kind things they did at home. We have made word banks of "Oppo- sites" and "Direction" words which. we play matching games with. We are going to work on stories for the 'Young Author's week. Tomorrow we made "Nick's" Special Me book. We are still enjoying acting out Fairy Tales at Storytime. The Grade 1/2 class are learning about dinosaurs in February. We are doing dinosaur centres. We drew giant pictures of some dino- saurs and we- are fording out infor- mation about them. The Grade 2/3 representatives in the gym for speeches were Michelle Carruthers, Nicole Kingsbury and Nigel Black. They all did a super job. This week Mrs. MacIntyre helped each person in the class research an animal from the Rainforest. We have also read some wonderful books about the beautiful Rainforest. The 'Grade 4/5 class has been enjoying a amaryllis. It has 'four beautiful pink and white blooms. We are patiently waiting for our other bulbs to also grow and bloom-. Out best wishes go to Ellen Husk and Laura Murray who have been away due to illness. The Grade 5/6 class would like to congratulate the following students for their special achievements. Lucknow Legion Branch winners at Zone level from our class are Alicia Thacker third prize in the essay division and Nick Mann second in the poster division. Jayme Sutherland won third place at the Lucknow Legion for her speech on "Common Colds" Alicia Thacker competed at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest and placed runner-up after several tie breakers taking placer The whole class would like to : extend a big "Thank -you" to.Mr. Sutherland for taping and editing our Family Treasures Presentation. It was a great deal of fun and we felt very professional under the lights and using real microphones. The tape is a treasure in itself. Congratulations are extended to Taylor Mali, who placed third in the Intermediate division at the Lucknow Legion Public Speaking contest. Julie Callan and Sean Lougheed also did a great job of presenting their speeches in the gym. The Grade 7s have been doing a study of a video novel "Brothers By Choice," while the Grade "8s have been doing writing activities about a Pal Kropp novel A number of tests have been writ- ten recently as report cards are going home on March 9. Our budding authors are now corning to the end of their major writing/research project. Many skills have been learned. They include, how to research, how to edit and proof-read, how to make a bibli- ography, how to set up a book for final copy, and even how to make a quality book cover. The results.will be fantastic. Ask one of our grade eights to share their book. In Family Studies the Grade 7s are starting pot holders and pin cushions and are doing the Victor- ian Era. The Grade 8s are learning about parenting, teen -parent con- flict, and . toys and games for children. They are creating an edu- cational ducational toy or game for a child. Library News This year students from LCPS will be attending the Young Author's Conference in Walkerton Because of the support of .the local Legion in each town the conference is able to continue this year. Each child is making and publishing a book for the conference. We have some wonderful authors and illus- trators at LCPS. Lucknow Can Problem Solve Dealing effectively with conflict is a necessary life skill for students' and adults. Our entire school is adopting a problem solving approach to resolving conflicts. It is our hope; that these problem solving strategies will be powerful tools as pupils face challenging situations throughout their lives. Students will learn to stop, ,think, act and review in response to problems and con- flicts. Greater understanding and tolerance of others, improved com- munication and increased responsi- bility will also be fostered. The STARpower approach will be introduced during the week of April 19-23, with many special events, activities and guests. The week will include a play, a presentation by staff, guest speakers, electives and many classroom activities. Planned guest speakers include referees, Constable Gaeler and board guid- ance staff. The electives which will be offered, range from line, dancing to quilting to cooperative games to art activities to song writing to presentations by local groups. We Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 3, 1993 — Page 7 MARIA'S Psychic European" Spiritual Ruder 4 , Card & Palm Reading Miry Advise aE All Problems of Life Low u14Ra.to.e►Neslllrtlapplassa-Mauler, Do Nat peq To Son Tbls aI6,d lady Open 9.a,. to e p.m. 1411 Waning= Raid, Lmdoo, Oaurb Par Appointment. Moo 6/3-1763 CHERRY SWEET DEALS ..AND NOT ALEMON IN THE BUNCH' lig VOYAGVOYAGER$ 6 6 1;„ VAN T P.,..Ip.. Y, stock. WEE 313i10 -1K 0.,a •36 WW1. • LEASE rC OWN `OQERICH PLYMOUTH CBRYSIUi • 414 HURON RD . GODERICH 1.800.46S.1780 ' LUCKNOW DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE Lions Bingo March 7, 1993 OPEN DATES March Fridays 5-12-19-26 Saturdays 6-13-20-27 "ONLY" CALL 528-3532 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. :- PARK THEATRE • r Alley GOOERICH 524.7811 -� HELD OVER - 3RD WEEK 6EE1 TJl`rrocre . f'ICTt."RE S presents ,tguddih An adventure beyond your imagination Friday - Thursday March 5 - 11 ' Friday - Saturday 7 & 9 pm . Sunday - Thursday 7:30 pm Saturday .& Sunday - Matinee 2 pm LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO AZTEC THEATRE KINCARDINE 396-3250 Starting Friday, March 5 Fri., Sat.Sun. 7 p.m. -- Mon. to Thurs. 8 p.m. EMILIO ESTEVEZ L ' MP PARENTAL SAMUEL L. "` " •` u t WO:1 N T/}'JACKSON ON',. LOADED �x YdrS.AmO NEW LINE CINEMA °x'h� me..• room .w.ul mean CMI1.111041 a Fri., Sat., and Sun. 9 p.m. T0 M` BE' EN ER ADMITTANCE 1. 'rIAIE p .• I tr O.'• ALIVE Starts Friday, March 12 ALL SEATS $3.50 Mon. to Thurs. W.G. THOMPSON & SONS LTD. Curling Bonspiel Friday .,. �.•f- .- -= -=� March 5, 1993 RipleyCurling Club 2 Draws: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Roast Beef Lunch R.S.V.P. to 529-7901