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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-04-26, Page 8WE'RE COMING TO YOUR HOME BECAUSE YOU HAVE A HOME TO COME TO. MONDAY NIGHT IS RED SHIELD APPEAL NIGHT. Your donation can make a big difference to someone's lift. Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer cangasser calls. Or if you'd like to give, but aren't canvassed, please send your donation along with this coupon. To: P.O. Box 610 Wingham ON NOG 2W0 HELP US HELP OTHERS. Enclosed please find $ I would like someone to call q Phone No. If you'd like more information about usu Name - Address: City: Province: Postal Code- THE NATIONAL RED SHIELD APPEAL. PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1995. B The news from elgrave Homecoming fills Trinity Moving up Morris Twp. Councillor Keith Johnston, right, was sworn in as deputy-reeve at the April 18 meeting. Former deputy- reeve Bert Elliott took over the spot of reeve following the resignation of Clem McLellan which left the seat vacant until council agreed on Mr. Johnston as Mr. Elliott's successor. E. Wawanosh PS news S. Gerritt represents cty. in Canada's Science Fair L .*Inpited by tkicts Compbeti Phan aszaiati 44 play euchre The Senior Bowling scores for Wednesday, Aprii 19 were — Arnold Cook, 162, 168 and 132; Alva Myers, 155, 110 and 130; Hap Swatridge, 167, 164 and 169; Ray Neill, 100, 128 and 141; Ken Saxton, 118 and 139; Graeme McDole, 148, 236 and 200; George Michie, 167, 187 and 196; Clarence McCallum, 144, 119 and 110; Jim Coultes, 153, 170 and 91; Bob Corbert, 179, 164 and 126; Joy Cloakey, 145 and 160; Betty Irwin, 84 and 120; Laura Johnston, 126 and 191; Mae Louttit, 117 and 119; Evelyn Galbraith, 69 and 103; Annie Cook, 92 and 100; Louise Bosman, 119 and 167; Doris Michie, 127 and 117; Marj Coultes, 198 and 225; Irene Lamont, 153 and 113; Alice Nicholson, 109 and 112; Mabel Wheeler, 112 and 136; Kay McCormick, 116 and 115. There were Il tables of euchre in play on Wednesday, April 19 at the Women's Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Alice Nicholson; second high lady, Mary Taylor; lone hands, Lois Chanmey; low lady, Jane Grasby; high man, Harvey Edgar; second high man, Jim Coultes; lone hands, Bob Grasby; low man, Kay McCormick, playing as a man. WI hosts meeting The Women's Institute dinner and annual general meeting was held in the WI hall on April 18 with most of the members in attendance. Mrs. Dorothy Coultes, president, welcomed everyone and then she read an interesting poem entitled 'People'. The members repeated the Mary Stewart collect and sang the Opening Ode, 0 Canada and the WI grace. They were accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Mary Coultes. Following a delicious meal Mrs. Isobel Campbell, convenor for the meeting, read the poem, "Food for Thought". She then introduced Debbie Stewart, a registered dietitian, who was the guest speaker for the evening. Ms Stewart spoke on osteoporosis and the factors which are involved in its prevention. She also spoke on Canada's Food Guide and emphasized the importance of moderation concerning the various foods. Mrs. Campbell thanked the speaker on behalf of the group and presented her with a token of appreciation. she also read the poem "The Comfort Zone", which was well received by everyone present. Mrs. Diana Robinson, secretary/ treasurer read the minutes of the last meeting and also of the last annual meeting. Matters arising from the minutes were dealt with as were other matters of WI business. The treasurer's report was presented as were the program co- ordinator's report by Mrs. Mary Hunter and the curator's report by Mrs. Ada Taylor. Mrs. Betty Archambault of Auburn, who is president of the Huron West District, was welcomed by Mrs. Coultes. She brought greetings from the district executive and she also informed the members of a number of upcoming events. Mrs. Gladys Van Camp read the names of the new slate of officers, who were then installed by Mrs. Archambault. The meeting closed with the singing of The Queen. The next WI meeting will be held on May 16 at 8:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The East Wawanosh Science Fair was held on Tuesday, March 28 for students in Grades 7 and 8. The students are to be commended for their excellent exhibits. Doug Garniss, trustee for the Huron County Board of Education and Jack Overholt from the Ministry of Natural Resources gave generously of their time and expertise in the judging process. Sjaan Gerrit was the Grade 8 Biology winner for his project "Treated Kindly" and received the Edison Society Student Achievement Award. For the second year in a row, we are very proud and excited that Sjaan has been one of the three students chosen to represent our county at the Canada Wide Science Fair, this year in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association sponsored a poster contest. Congratulations are extended to Amy Cook in Grade 2 and Paul Garniss in Grade 4 for placing second in their respective divisions. Beginning April 17 the Grade 5/6 class will have the opportunity to find out more about how businesses work, through a program called "Junior Achievement." Mr. John Jolliffe of Westcast Industries Inc., is graciously donating his time to come to EWPS as a local businessman and direct this four period activity. The goals of Business Basics are to supplement the traditional elementary social studies curriculum with business and economics related skills and concepts. - develop student awareness of the operation and responsibilities of business in a free enterprise system. - encourage students to explore career opportunities. - provide elementary students with positive adolescent or adult role models. Mr. Kevin Hodge is a special visitor welcomed to the school. Mr. Hodge comes from England and will be sharing his time between Wingham Public and EWPS. He is staying with Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr and they will be returning the visit by travelling to England in July. The Great Owl Book Fair last week was a great success. Special thanks to students, staff and parents who supported it. Special thanks to super volunteers, Mrs. Karen McCallum, Mrs. Jackie Gamiss and Mrs. Linda Meier, who assisted with this event. Your interest and support contributed greatly to the success of the fair. The following activities have been planned for EWPS to highlight April as Safe Schools Month. Grade 1, along with their Grade 5 buddies, will be watching a video "A Bad Case of the Meanies". The students will then be involved in a discussion and a co-operative activity. Grade 2 will be presenting a skit at the Peace Makers Assembly on Thursday, April 27 at 9 a.m. The skit will endeavour to show how to channel a person's anger in a positive way instead of using violence. Grade 3 will be involved in a co- operative effort to make a patch work quilt with the title "Our School...Safe School." Grade 4/5 intends to write poetry about sate schools. Grade 5/6 will be creating pennants promoting safe schools and displaying them in the Resource Centre. They will also be making a computer banner for the school entrance. Grade 7 will be continuing their Peacemakers Program. The Grade 7 students are the Peacemakers for the Primary/Junior Playground. They also conduct an assembly once a month to reward and encourage positive behaviour. Grade 8 students will be writing journal entries relating an incident where he/she was a victim of some type of violence. Classroom discussion will follow involving feelings, solution, problems, etc. Belgrave Kinsmen Calendar Draw April 16, Tom Deyell, Wingham; April 17, Keith Williamson, Walton; April 18, Larry Helmuth, Port Elgin; Bert & Dorothy Daer, Blyth; April 20, Rita Mulvey, Brussels; April 21, Roger Bechthold, Petersburg; April 22, Ross & Betty Knight, Brussels. HOMESTEAD FAMILY EXTENSION PROGRAM is now accepting applications from professionally trained and experi- enced parents to work within this program in Huron County. Opportunities within this program are vast, with on-going profession- al training, benefit package, a sup- port worker in the home and finan- cial remuneration. Please apply in writing, stating your interest, experience and training, to H.F.E.P., c/o Homestead Group Home, R.R. # 2, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 3X8. Many former parishioners returned to Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave on Sunday, April 23 for a Homecoming Service sitting in the same seats (pews) that their families had in former years. The rector, Rev. Vicars Hodg.t conducted the service of Holy Communion. The organist, Mrs. Gladys Van Camp accompanied .he singing of old familiar hymns such as The Church's one Foundation, 0 Worship the King and How Firm a Foundation. The church was beautifully decorated with daffodils, Easter lilies and bouquets in memory of Alex Nethery and the Van Camp family. The scripture lessons were read by Glen Van Camp and Mrs. Nancy Jardin. The warden welcomed everyone and in her remarks Mrs. Jean Nethery mentioned the formation of the Ladies Guild in 1902 with a membership of 22 women. At their meetings in the early years the ladies did sewing, knitting and quilting. they raised $100 to pay for the beautiful stained glass window in the chancel which was installed in 1909. Clare Van Camp recalled the • Better results can be achieved by retiring the scale and measuring success by regular activity and healthy eating habits. times when there were large Sunday School classes, young people groups and an annual garden party and fowl supper. Following the service at the church, which was filled to capacity, a delicious lunch was served at the community centre. A time of visiting and picture taking was enjoyed by all. On display was an autographed quilt donated to the Anglican Church Women by Hazel Petts of Blyth, whose father had won it in a raffle in the early 1900s. There were also old minute books, pictures and a church history. On May 7 Bishop Robert Townshend will officiate at the closing of Trinity Anglican Church, at which time it will be amalgamated with St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham bringing to a close 120 years of witness in Belgrave. TOWNSHIP OF EAST WAWANOSH The regular May Council Meeting will be held May 9, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.