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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-05, Page 31THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5.1997 PAGE 31. TVO seeks teacher nominees Do you know an outstanding teacher who often goes above and beyond the call of duty? TVOntario is seeking nominations for its sixth annual TVOntario Teachers’ Awards competition. The awards recognize outstanding educators who have made a difference for their students, their fellow teachers, their schools, and their communities. TVOntario has a particular interest in the application of television, video and other new technologies in the classroom and their integration into the teaching and learning process; however, nominations are welcomed for aaa new, innovative approaches applied with success by teachers in Ontario. The deadline for entry is Feb. 28 before 5 p.m. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling (416) 484-2825, or toll free at 1-800-258- 8625. Winners will be chosen in May and celebrated at a special gala reception in Toronto in June. The three winners of this year's TVOntario Teachers' Awards will each receive a $1,000 cash award, an additional $1,000 for educational materials for their schools, and an official certificate of merit. The awards are presented in partnership with the Ontario Teachers' Federation and with the generous financial support of Alcan Recycling Canada. E ntertainment I • ' I Western spirit comes to K-W Congregation meeting set Organ prelude with Nancy Park, opened the service at 10 a.m. on Feb. 2 at Knox United Church, Aubum. Responsive reading "I Life Up My Eyes to the Hills" was said followed by Rev. Paul Ross welcoming all. He drew attention to various announcements. The annual congregational meeting will be held next Sunday. The meeting will begin when the congregation returns from the Lions Club breakfast at the hall. The opening hymn Give Me Oil in My Lamp was sung followed by prayer of confession and pardon. The children then went to the front. Rev. Ross explained to them about death. He then read a story about two leaves on a tree. They enjoyed each other's company. Things changed daily for them, the sun shone, the raindrops fell and lovely breeze wafted around them. However later things seemed different. The air felt colder, the wind was brisk and then one day one leaf drifted to the ground. Not too much longer the other followed! So things changed but life still went on. They closed with responsive prayer. The children then went to their classes. The congregation sang the children's chorus as they left followed by the hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name. The Bible reading was from Isaiah 40 regarding the seasons that come and go but God remains like a shepherd to his flock. From the New Testament, Rev. Ross read Luke 15, the parable of the younger son who took his inheritance and spent it all foolishly. However, he returned home and his father welcomed him joyously. The hymn At the Name of Jesus was then sung. It has been a difficult week with two deaths nearby, one of youth and one of age. Rev. Ross stated that the first is harder to accept, but it is life. He spoke about a Muslin, a Hebrew and Christian coming to the gates of Heaven. The Muslin told St. Peter that he had done things well. The Hebrew said that he had been good and the Christian said that he had obeyed the rules. However, the gates did not open. Finally the Christian said "What about the Bible?" St. Peter opened the gates saying he who lives by God's rules regardless of race or religion enters the kingdom and heaven. "God gave us this life and what we do with it is our responsibility - death is not planned by God. The joys and sorrows of this world are for us to bear but God is always with us," said Rev. Ross. Special prayer was said for those who moum followed by The Lord's Prayer in unison. The offering was received. The doxology and offertory prayer were given. The final hymn O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee was sung. Benediction was given and the morning service closed. Walkerburns to quilt Continued from page 8 home for quilting for the February meeting. There are two quilts ready to be quilted and blocks to be pieced. Several members took the latter home to do. Christine Gross will have the program for the February meeting. Ethel Ball will be the lunch convenor. The program continued with "Grandpa's Weather Prophecy" about various things that are clues to the future such as the direction of smoke rising, rainbows, morning showers and the halo around the moon. These things do have significance. A very appropriate contest on "snow' was played, followed by a couple of others. They were all enjoyed. Grace was then sung. The hostesses treated the club to delicious cake and ice cream before the members braved the weather to go home. Spirit of the West will present one performance in concert with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony on Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m. in Kitchener's The Centre In The Square. Founded in 1983 by Geoffrey Kelly and John Mann, Spirit of the West has produced eight albums focusing on political and environmental awareness. As composers and lyricists, Kelly and Mann wrote in a Celtic style in their early work; the band has gone on to develop its own musical personality. Hugh McMillan joined the band in 1986 and, during a brief sabbatical in 1989, he was replaced by Linda McRae, who plays bass and accordion, and remained with the band after his return. K. Huntley tells UCW of retreat Continued from page 3 Matthew 5: 43-48, was read. Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Oh Jesus I Have Promised were sung with Susan Howson at the piano. Emily conducted business. The UCW purpose was repeated in unison. Lenora Davidson gave the card report and read several thank you notes’. Joann McDonald gave the treasurer's report. It was decided to buy a new coffee perk. There is a need for more casseroles for the casserole bank. The Blyth church annual meeting is Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The annual UCW meeting is in Fullarton Feb. 10. Anyone wishing to go phone Susan Howson. Containers were given out for "Loonies For Lent". This year, as last year, was very successful. Kate Huntley told of her experience at a retreat she attended recently which was very uplifting. She gave spiritual illustrations of how full everyone's cup is and also read a story "The Light House". "Prayer is your basic tool and you can accomplish anything if God is with you," she said. The next meeting is Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Roll call is "Women of the Bible." A delicious lunch was served by Catherine Caldwell, Ollie Craig and Vera Badley. In 1990, the present membership of Spirit of the West was completed with the addition of drummer Vince Ditrichv During the early 1990s, the band toured extensively as well as releasing several recordings. Now regarded as one of Canada's most successful "alternative" bands, Spirit of the West set off in a new direction in 1995 with a joint concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. That concert resulted in a television special and album called Open Heart Symphony. When the VSO approached Spirit of the West with the idea of a combined concert, band members were immediately taken with the concept. "Synthetic sound was big in the 80s but listeners and musicians now want human or 'unplugged' elements to be introduced again," said John Mann. "A symphony is the ultimate acoustic experience. It’s real people making all that sound." Critical to the success of the venture was the arranger selected by Spirit of the West to orchestrate the eight new songs written for the occasion. Nine-time Juno nominee George Blondheim was chosen to write the arrangements for the joint concert; he had done similar work for k.d. lang and Tom Cochrane. In addition to his scoring of the new songs, Blondheim will conduct the Kitchener concert. Saturday A Have some “Laffs” on us THE COMEDY OUTLAWS C.D. Release Party •FREE CD’FREE CD’FREE CD $5.00 gets you in the door plus one FREE C.D. Friday, February 14 Warner Recording Artist COLIN JAMES for our Valentine’s Bash Saturday, February 15 PSYCHIC ENTERTAINER Proceeds to Clinton Figure Skating Club Hwy. 8 West, Clinton , 482-1234 y INFOLONG OISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265 FRI.-THURS. FEB.07-13 FRI. & SAT. 7 & 9 PM SUN.-THURS. 8 PM A PARENTAL « GUIDANCE ■ ... * HOUSTON The Preachers Wife ENDS THURSDAY CAPITOL THEATRE HAPPY BIRTHDRY AUNT LERNNE 291-3070 LISTOWEL Dolby Surround Sound Stereo STARTS FRIDAY Opening on North America Release 7 & 9:15 P.M. Sat. & Sun. Matinee 2 P.M. DANTE’S PEAK Subject to Classification Starring Pierce Brosnan Doors Open 6:30 Love Stacey HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEANNE FEB. 9 Guess Who? VALENTINE’S DANCE Saturday, February 8,1997 at Blyth Memorial Hall Dancing 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Music by Ken Scott's Orchestra Lunch - Hot beef on a bun -Door Prizes Tickets: $10.00 per person (L.L.B.O. Licenced) Tickets available at Elliott’s Insurance, Luann’s Country Flowers, & Carol’s Candies & Collectables sponsored by the Blyth Busines Association proceeds for downtown beautification O 7 t) M