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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-06-15, Page 14Page 14 — Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 15, 1994 BUILDING or RENOVATING? Take advantage of our Design Expertise We can fine-tune your room plans for the best function & appearance CUSTOM MADE: Kitchens • Vanities ;• Wall Units VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 05 new styles of showers •2 new styles of bathtubs on dis.la NOW! Van Dolder's KITCHEN & BATH LTD. "THE GOOD IDEA PLACE!" 1266-16 St., E. OWEN SOUND 371-1975 BRIAN W. 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The grade 8's are counting the days until graduation, (12 more days to be exact!). They graduate on the 27th of June. Miss Roberts'grade 1/2 class had an exciting visit to three farms on Thursday June 2nd. They went to Henry and Pam Van Dyke's pig farm, where they got to hold the baby pigs. Then they went to Frank and Loreen Alton's chicken farm, where they got to help Frank put his eggs into .cartons, and after that they went to Sue Drennan's dairy farm, where they got to feed. the baby calves. Another major highlight was get- ting a crate of chocolate milk. They had a lot of fun! Miss Roberts' Libary group has now finished their "big book." "Welcome, Welcome, to our farm!" has wonderful stories and il- lustrations! Mrs. Young's and Miss Anguish's .grade 2/3 class is busily preparing for an "Egyptian Party" to celebrate the completion of a year- long illustrator study unit! Meeting once a week, they followed "Zoom Upstream" on a trip to Egypt- It was BROOKSIDE BROADCAST so interesting, they ended up lear- ning all about Egypt, and correspon- ding with the illustrator, Eric Bed; dows. The party will feature Egyptian decorations, outfits and food, "Zoom Upstream" will be shared once more, and they will dance to "Walk Like an Egyptian"! Also last Thursday, Mr. Hazlitt's class went on a day trip to Toropto. They went to the Royal Ontario Museum (R.O.M.), the Planetarium, Casa Loma, and .the Yorkdale Mall.. The museum was a lot of fun. Casa Loma was really awesome, especially the towers, and students were really amazed by the Yorkdale Mall. It was Huge. Room 102/103, 101, and Room 6 went to the Literacy Festival in Clinton . last week. They were divided into small groups, and had chances to hear talented storyteller Richard Thompson, to pai ticipate in drama with a story session, to watch special performances in the grandstand, to read special "remini- scence" stories, and to listen to special guest story readers. Many of the students came back with their faces painted: Rooms 102/103 and 101 also went to the Science Centre on June 10, 1994. This is trip time for many classes and groups. Grade 7 students have just returned from a wonderful week in Ottawa, and grade 6 students had a trip to the Toronto Zoo. The Library Club is looking for- ward to a trip to the Huron Country Playhouse at Grand Bend to see "Peter Pan" and .to have a picnic lunch on the beach. You will be pleased to hear that the Library Club raised $177.63 for a much needed new book rack. • for the library. As you know from the last news from Brookside, the money was raised with the Dime Dance and the Fun Fair. They're almost there, only $100 to go (to approximately $500)!! The Yearbook Committee are working FULL SPEED AHEAD on the Grade 8 yearbook. It will go to each graduate, the Board of Education, and one stays at the school so everyone can remember the Class of '93/'94. Alison Hackett is acting as editor, with many talented committee mem- bers working hard as writers and artists. BROOKSIDE WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER! (BUT THE GRADE 8'S WILL NOT BE SEEING YOU •HERE AT THE SCHOOL! THEIR NEWS WILL COME FROM MADILL AND GDCI!) Supper guests stop in Purple Grove The June Purple Grove W.I. meeting was held at the home of Wilma Sutton. President Dianne Simpson opened the meeting with a poem. Marilyn Reid read the scrip:. ture. Dianne introduced the speaker Joan Martyn of Lucknow. She showed slides of, her flower beds, then told us how and where she started her perennial seeds. Mem- bers embers were able to buy some of the beautiful plants she brought for sale. Joan was thanked by Cheryl Bridge and presented her with a lovely rose bush. A cup of tea and cheesecake brought the meeting to a close. Carmep Farrell spent Sunday afternoon with Andrea Moulton at Green Acres Camp. Christina and . Carmen Farrell attended the 4-H Funfest in Walker- ton. Susan Robert, Garrett and Curtis visited Jack and Janet Farrell. Fran Farrell will be hosting the Ripley District Horticulture meeting June 21 at 1:30 p.m. A good crowd from the . Grove attended the wedding reception of. Vicki McKee and Mike Stewart in Ripley Saturday evening. Wary and Linda Thompson, and Nell and Ricl!ard. Murphy of Mis- sissauga spent the weekend with - Harvey and Wilda/Thompson. Bessie Moulden accompanied Bette MacLeod to Smithville on Thursday. Bette spent the time with Evelyn Smith. Bessie went on to Fonthill to visit her sister Jean Philips,who returned home with them Sunday.:. . Tanya and Jenny Farrell, Krista Armstrong, Andrea Moulton, and Christina Farrell took part in the Marilyn Carruthers piano recital.. We are .glad to hear Aurel Armstrong got home from London hospital Sunday.. We wish you a speedy recovery.: Marjorie spent some time with Helen Smith while Aurel was in hospital. Congratulations to Fran Farrell who received her five year 4-H leader certificate. Marion Gamble' was supper guest of Ernie and Joan Rae Sunday. Josie and Bill Landon of Blyth, Bill's sister, daughter and baby from Nova Scotia visited : and lunched with Marion Gamble on Saturday. Bible Study was held at the home of Alma Gllfles on Tuesday mor- ning. Doris and Oran Rock, and Rose and Tom Broom are enjoying a trip to Nova Scotia to visit with friends. Earl and June Elliott motored to Bracebridge and spent the weekend with Ian and Sheri Elliott. Opal Dore called on Katherine Collins last week and Sunday katherine and Marjorie Thompson visited with Glen and Doreen Young of Kinloss. Ripley Wild Ones 4-H horse club learning about hazards in the barn By Barb Grubb On May 1$ the Ripley Wild Ones Horse 4-H Club held its second .meeting. Everyone managed to make it .to the meeting and the members had an enjoyable time. They discussed first aid and the President Larissa Brooks showed them the various items and their use from her own first aid kit. . The members travelled out to the barn where they discussed the hazards that could happen in a barn. After Youth Leader Denise Tadla discussed bandaging and unsafe items to look for in a barn, they travelled back to the house. The • meeting was closed and every6ne enjoyed a snack prepared by Alicia Pollock and Lisa MacLean. Lions' Elimination Draw Winners, Congratulations to David Lowry. His $250 winning ticket was the first drawn in the Ripley and District Lions' Club Elimination Draw Friday, June 10. Bonnie Taylor (Lucknow), Gerald Coiling, Barb and Charles Liddle, Bert El- liott, John. Wray, and David Coiling each received $100. Tension mounted as Terry Paquette and Michelle Ferris (Kincardine) each received $500. The $750 ticket went to Judy Coiling, the $1000 to Danny and Una MacDonald, and the Grand prize ticket of $1,500 went to Don and Diane Simpson: The Ripley •and District Lions. thank everyone who supported this fundraiser to fulfill their pledge to the Community. Centre. Ripley Happy Hearts On a warms, sunny Friday, June • 10, the Ripley Happy Hearts held their picnic. in Gore Park. They sang Grace and while 47 members enjoyed a bountiful pot luck dinner the pupils from Ripley -Huron Central School sang several selec- tions with leaders Mrs. Van Veghel and Mrs. Jean MacDonald. Five students from Ripley District School Band played some selections which were enjoyed by all. Cameron MacAuley introduced and thanked the students for their per- formance. Happy Anniversary was sung for Chester and Irene Emmerton's 52nd wedding anniversary. Those wishing to attend the Zone picnic in Mildmay on June 28 were asked to meet at the •Post Office at 9 a.m. Ruth congratulated those atteutling the Hanover Senior, Games Joan and Gordon Fry, Peg Rome, Kay Collins, and Jim MacDonald for Bowling; Anna MacTavish and Helen McCreath played bridge; Francis Boyle,. and Jack Scott'par- ticipated in crokinole; Mark Harkness and Lizzie Geddes euchre; and Jack Scott participated :. in snooker. . Chester Emmerton chaired a good program which began with selec- tions by Don Robertson onviolin accompanied by Marg Harkness at the piano: Irene Emmerton had a couple of reading and a joke, fol- lowed by Leslie Manners with a recitation and yodeling. The Seniors enjoyed more numbers by Don and Marg, piano selections by Marg and violin numbers by Irene Emmerton. Chester thanked everyone who worked and took part in the program, Best wishes for a good summer, hope to see everyone at the 'next meeting Sept. 9.