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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-05-05, Page 7Interlink concert mixes generations The elderly are frail and grouchy and the kids today rude and dis- respectful. The two groups very rarely mix in our communities today. These 'stereotypes and others will be destroyed for all those who attend the Wednesday, May 12 Interlink concert in Wingham Sacred Heart Church and see the two generations merge in song and friendship. The Grade 4 and 5 .students of Wingham Sacred Heart School and the seniors from the Wingham and Area Seniors Day Centre have developed lasting friendships that disregard the differences in ages that alienate so many of our com- munity's elders through the heart of music, letter -writing and rehearsals. The magic mixture which has brought thein together is the Canadian Mental Health As- sociations's Interlink program. Established in 1987, the program has spread into communities across 500 exhibits • displayed at science fair On Apr. 21, the Bruce County Regional Science and Technology Fair was held in the Davidson Centre, Kincardine. Some 500 exhibits were presented by 600 elementary and secondary students from the Public and Separate schools of Bruce County. Virtually all the Life and Physical Science disciplines were represented. There were also several Technology -related displays, as well as inventions in the new, elemen- tary Young Inventors category. All who attended the fair were impressed by the calibre of work and innovation displayed by) so many of our Bruce County youth. Three students were selected to proceed onward to the Canada- Wide- Science Fair in Trois Rivieres, Quebec. These were: Sandra Keith, a senior secondary student at Chesley District High School, for her project involving the "Extraction : of Inulin form Chicory"; Christy Cunningham, a senior student. at Bruce. Peninsula S. S., for her examinations. of "Planetary Nebulas" and Rachel Bray, an intermediate student at Bruce Peninsula Elementary School, for her research presentation regar- ding "Winter Frost Heaving' on Roads." All three young ladies are to be commended on the excellence of their research and presentations: the Judging committee simply could not narrow down choices any further and elected to send all three on- wards. Certainly, the laudable trend towards encouraging women in science and technology seems alive and well in Bruce. --- - Another -item -of -special-interest is that this is Ms Cunningham's fifth overall win in a row, as well as the fifth time in a row that she will exhibit at the Canada -Wide Fair. Locally, Alicia Thacker of Luck - now Central received the Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation award for her project on nests. Ontario with great success and enth asiasm. Founder and project , director, Selma Edelstone,, will be attending the final concert on May 12 to celebrate in song and speech with the talented seniors and students of Wingham. This very dynamic lady organized the program which introduces the students and seniors to each other through an exchange of penpal letters and culminates in the presentation of a public concert. The Wingham seniors and students began rehearsing separately this fall. Their Christmas party in December was the first time that they met in person. In the three months prior to the Christmas party, penpal letters were exchanged on a regular basis so that the two groups could get acquainted. Penpals met again in February for a Valentines Day party and since April have been rehearsing together for the May 12 concert. On May 12 those lucky enough to be in the audience of the Wingham Sacred Heart Church at 7:30 pm will not only hear a harmony of voices but a harmony of spirit that gives a sense of belonging and warmth to the seniors and a loving, encouraging relationship to the students. Through the course of the letter - writing, meeting and rehearsing, the students have learned that seniors are not frail but active and interes- ting people that have a lot to share. The seniors in turn. give their atten- tion and encouragement to the students which enhances their self- esteem and sense of self-worth. It is a project that gives to both as well as to the lucky audience who wit- nesses the happiness and harmony they have created as they suc- cessfully bridge the generation gap of young at heart and young in body. Everyone is invited to attend, this event. Donations are encouraged to cover the cost of expenses and the refreshments available to all. Unique show comes to Blyth Imagine a universe of sound. A stage full of musical instru- ments. A man. A woman. TV, antennas. TV antennas? Well, not really but that's what some of the strange instruments used by L'Arsenal d Musique look like. A multitude of different instru- ments are used' on stage, some of them familiar such as the guitar, drums and xylophone. Others are distinctly odd, even though they are made from every day materials. - in fact, Reggi and Lorena (who together comprise L'Arsenal d Musique) call them `sound sculptures'. L'Arsenal d Musique has per- formed to high acclaim in Canada, the United States, and Korea (where. they participated in the International Society for Music Education confer- ence). Their performances are rhythmic, colorful, and lively, the music interspersed with stories and songs. The children respond by laughing, singing, dancing, applaud- ing - all with great enthusiasm. L'Arsenal . d Musique brings it unique show to Clinton on Friday May 7 at 7 p.m., at the Clinton Town Hall auditorium. Tickets may .. be bought at the door. This is, the final performance in the series organized by Theatre pour vous, an adjunct of Canadian Parents for French. We invite all students and their families to attend - after all, music is a universal language, understood by all. For • further information, please contact Francine LeBlanc at 524- '7031 or, Elisabeth Spaleta at 524- 8509. Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 5, 1993 - Page 7 DeJong - LeachmAn. Mr. and Mrs. Gert DeJong of Lucknow and Mr and Mrs. Bob Leachman of Wingham are pleased to announce the forth- coming marriage of their chil- dren, Sieve and Rhonda. The wedding will take place on Saturday, May 8, 1993 at 3 o'clock at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingltam. Reception to follow at 9 p.m., Lucknow Community Centre. LUCKNOW tst • DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Dabber' Bingo Lucknow Community Centre Sunday, May 9/93 $1000 Winner Richard S. Whitby Lucknow Community Centre opens at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. AZTEC THEATRE KIgCAR2DONE STARTING FRI., MAY 7 Fri., Sat., Sun. 7 p.m. Mon. to Thurs. 8 p.m. MATINEE SAT. & SUN. 2 p.m. They're rough, they're tough, and they average 4'11" in high tops. tr,f_v ,",,, Family 19r 20 FRI,SAT.,SUN.-9p.m. 'THRILLING, EXCITING, ENTERTAINING ACTION!" - Pat Coruna. W WOR- tV POINT Of NO RETURN ALL SEATS $3.50 Monday to Thursday LUCKNOW4' DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE Lions Bingo May 9, 1993 Saturday, May R Steve DeJong - Rhonda Leachman Saturday, May 15 Mary Lou Raynard & Leonard Benoit OPEN DATES , May Fridays I4-28 / "ONLY" • CALL 528-3532 • 9 si.m. - 5 p.m. Marian Zinn, of Lucknow, Is congratulated by Paul Klapp, Huron MPP, as he presented her with a Canada 125 medal. Mrs. Zinn has been, heavily Involved in several community organizations. She was elected to represent A fis ffekrand^West-Wawanoslr Townships on the Huron County School Board for 13 years, and at the same time was active In the United Church Women and Dungannon Women's Institute, holding various executive positions. She was the coordinator for two local township history. books and currently is again Involved with history -projects, two at once, Involving West Wawanosh and Ashfield Townships. (Don %Jackson photo) "IIAuGEclGBIIBNWICµlplk" POINT Of FRI. - THURS. Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 pm May 7 - 13 Sun . - Thurs. 8 pm Oirsr,xurt LONG DISTANCE? CAU. 1-800-2b5-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO • n Walkerton Business Improvement Association (BI°A) presents their 6th Annual "LARGEST OUTDOOR CO ►y,' UNITY YA - SALE" in jntown Walkerton SAT.,JUNE 5 BooYour Table at Gyre & Gimble 422 Durham St:, Walkerton (Tables must be prepaid) te ins •i