HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-11-13, Page 6Hands on, fair learning
Hands-on learning
Students from across the county travelled to Brussels
arena on Thursday to experience the Environmental Fair.
(Bottom left) Megan Teeft, left and Laurie Prior, both
students at Brussels Public School spin some wool. (Top
left) Scott Hayes, a Grade 4 student at Wingham, gets his
hands dirty, planting a spider plant. (Top right)
Reflexologist Bobby Jo Lovell shows that hands-on
education can be a relaxing experience.
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The Salvation Army, Wingham
will be taking applications
for Christmas hampers on
Friday, November 29 1 - 4 p.m. &
Monday, December 2 1 - 4 p.m.
at 292 Edward St. (Church) Wingham
If you need more information, please call our
Director of Family Services - Mrs. Captain Edna Rowe at
357-3757 or the church office at 357-1951.
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Hospital
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to sign a petition supporting hospi-
tals, call the town hall with com-
ments and volunteer for the
campaign.
After hearing where the hospital
restructuring process stands at pre-
sent, attendees were given the
opportunity to voice opinions and
ask questions of task force mem-
bers.
Questioned on the legality of
hospital closures, Halls said, the
province does have the right, since
the passing of Bill 26 (omnibus
bill) and government funding is
needed to support hospitals. It
could not be done on local
fundraising.
With the announced 18 per cent
funding cuts, Halls said hospitals
can maintain patient services if
there is co-operation with other
facilities.
"CPH has been trying to talk to
the other hospitals, with little suc-
cess," said Mike Falconer, chair of
the CPH task force action commit-
tee. "Now that reality has set in
they may be more interested, but
still may not get 100 per cent co-
operation. Some may perceive our
aggressive approach as a weak link,
but we want to rationalize and
share services." Obstetrics and
gynecology was used as an exam-
ple because of CPH's strength in
that area.
Asked by Blyth resident, Betty
Battye whether the input would
matter, Falconer responded that it
will be the silent majority who
carry this issue. "We should go
down fighting."
"There will hopefully be a chance
to influence the decision making at
the open houses (scheduled for the
next two months)," said Halls.
"Residents should be ready to
attend the open houses, having
given the issues some thought,"
said Halls.
"People need to decide what is
precious to them, what services are
a priority," said Falconer.
Local open house meetings are
scheduled for 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on:
Dec. 2, Clinton Town Hall; Dec. 3,
Goderich Knights of Columbus;
Dec. 5, Listowel Legion; Dec. 10,
Seaforth Community Centre and
Dec. 11, Wingham Sacred Heart
Church Hall.
`Citizen' holds contest
It may not be in everyone's
thoughts yet, but Christmas is not
that far off.
In preparation for its annual
"Season's Greetings" issue, to be
published Dec. 23, The Citizen is
sponsoring a short story contest.
There are two divisions, ages 14-18
and 18 and over. Writers may
choose to write a fictional story on
"The True.Meaning of Christmas"
or submit a non-fiction piece on a
Christmas that has had a special
significance for them.
There will be three winners
selected in the first division. Each
will receive free video rentals from
a location near them — six rentals
for first, four for second and two
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In the 18 and over division, there
will be two winners. Each will
receive a gift basket.
The winning stories will be fea-
tured in the Dec. 23 "Season's
Greetings" issue. With considera-
tion given to space, some hon-
ourable mentions may also be
included.
Deadline for entries is Dec. 4 at 4
p.m. They can be mailed, faxed or
delivered in person, and should
include the person's name, address,
phone number and the division they
are entering.
INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION?
you are invited to attend an
OPEN HOUSE - INFORMATION NIGHT
on Thursday, November 21, 1996 at 8:00 p.m.
at the Lucknow & District Christian School
2 km east of Lucknow on Hwy #86
This evening Is open to anyone who would Ike to see the school and learn
more about it. The Christian school is Interdenominational, provides good
academic standards of education, teaches Bible, and makes prayer and
Christian music a part of each day. Subjects are discussed and taught from a
Christian perspective. At the Open House we will give you a tour of the school
and show a video presentation on Christian education. Staff and promotion
committee members will be available to answer any questions you might have.
Come out and learn about this schooling option available to you.