HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-30, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,1997
Grey Central Echo
Red maples planted for Earth Day
TREE PLANTING
The school has purchased 10 red
maple trees that were planted by
each classroom on Earth Day April
22. They celebrated an Earth Day
by each class going out to a desig
nated area to plant a tree. Garry
Hiusser, Joe Pearson, Crystal
Child Find
6th ribbon
Child Find (Ontario) Incorpor
ated announces its sixth annual
Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign
designed to highlight the issue of
missing children in Canada and
around the world. The campaign
will run for the entire month of
May culminating with National
Missing Children's Day on May 25.
Last year over 55,000 children
were registered as "missing" by the
RCMP's Missing Children
Registry. These numbers include
runaways, lost and abducted
children, as well as those who have
simply "disappeared". The green
ribbon symbolizes Child Find's
concern for missing children as
well as commitment and efforts to
help ensure all of Canada's children
are safe.
The concept of the Green Ribbon
of Hope was originated by the
students and faculty of Holy Cross
Secondary School in St. Catharines
on behalf of their classmate,
Kristen French. In memory of
Edgar, Brian Oldfield, Matt
McCall, Phil Affolter and Marc
Fischer helped the younger students
with their trees.
JUNIOR LEVEL
ENRICHMENT
This week the Junior Division is
starting its enrichment. The subject
is art.
launches
children by wearing a green ribbon.
Proceeds from any donations and
fundraising events held on behalf
of the Green Ribbon of Hope
Campaign will be used to support
Child Find's free-of-charge
community based programs and
services directed at searching for
missing children and the education
of children and adults as to the
dangers of abduction.
Child Find (Ontario)
Incorporated is a registered,
charitable organization dedicated to
reducing the incidence of missing
children. It assists in the location of
missing children by networking
with law enforcement agencies,
governments, lawyers, and parents.
Child Find prepares and distributes
posters and flyers throughout the
province, and works closely with
parents and children towards
educating on the dangers of
abduction. All of these programs
are endorsed by the Ontario
Association of Chiefs of Police.
Students will work on photo
graphy, painting, tapestry, folk art,
quilts, etc. Some local artist and
talented people will be coming to
the school to share their knowledge
and experience. Mr. Cober, a
retired Huron County teacher will
be coming to help as well. Students
from Listowel District Secondary
School and F. E. Madill in Wing
ham are coming as well.
On May 5 there will be an art
display at Grey Central from
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the library
and gym.
KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Grey Central once again partici
pated in this event. Classes and
smaller ensembles of vocal talent
were shuttled back and forth from
Grey to Stratford during the week
of April 21. Mrs. Whitmore and
Mrs. Colquhoun hoped to have
their singers in top voice for these
events.
GRADUATION PICTURES
Grade 8 had their graduation
photos take on Friday, April 18 at
Artist at work
9 a.m. Even though it was early for
some it's hoped that the word,
"cheese" was evident in the camera.
The class photo was taken at the
same time as everyone was
"gussied up" for the picture. Now
all they have to do is graduate!
Finally, they are pleased to
announce that a new landing pit has
arrived in time for track and field
day. This will be of great assistance
when practising high jump.
Junior Achievement also is at
Grey with three presenters at work
in Grades 5, 7 and 8. We hope to
learn to make money and become
rich very quickly.
It is amazing to think that there is
only about nine weeks of school
left this school year. We know it
will go quickly at our busy school.
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OPEN
HOUSE
FOR
MARY LOWE’S
75TH
BIRTHDAY
from
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at
I.O.O.F.-
Rebekah Lodge Rooms
Brussels, Ontario
Please accept this as
your personal
invitation.
In lieu of gifts,
donations can be made
to the Huron County
Food Bank
Kristen, the students and staff
directed that their idea for the
ribbon be used exclusively by
Child Find.
During the month of May all
members of the community are
invited to show their support and
concern for the plight of missing
Tee-off for cause
The Lung Association's Second
Annual 18-hole Texas Scramble
Golf Tournament will get the 1997
golf season off to an exciting start
for 140 eager golfers at the
Mitchell Golf Club.
Ail proceeds from this
tournament, which is generously
sponsored by Horizon Pro Health
in Stratford and Clinton, will
support the many community
health education programs of The
Lung Association in Huron and
Perth Counties. A tax receipt for a
portion of the registration fee will
be issued to all participants.
The prizes include two nights at a
deluxe London hotel and a night for
two in Toronto. The 1997 'Hole In
One Prize' is a 1998 Ford Escort
ZX2 courtesy of Harvey Krotz
Ford.
Prior to May 15, the registration
fee is $60 per person and includes a
delicious barbecued steak dinner,
great prizes, a wonderful day of
golf and, of course, the chance to
support The Lung Association.
After May 15, the entry fee is $65
per person. Anyone who has
purchased a 1997 Golf Privilege
Card from The Lung Association
will find it contains a $5 discount
coupon off the entry fee.
Registration forms are available
from The Lung Association office
in Stratford, 271-7500; Horizon Pro
Health in Clinton, 482-7405;
Mitchell Golf Club, 348-8991 or
Horizon Pro Health in Stratford,
271-0202.
"A missing child is everyone's
responsibility".
Child Find invites all who would
like to support this sixth annual
campaign to get involved by calling
their local chapter at 519-527-1800
or i _80O-447-6047.
Crystal Daugherty, a Grade 4 student at Grey Central
Public School, concentrates on her work during an art
workshop which was part of an enrichment program
offered to 15 pupils. Their work, as well as'that of several
local artists, will be on display at the school, May 5, from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is welcome to visit.
A long-lasting thanks
Students and staff of Brussels Public School enjoyed a
special time on Earth Day, when the School Advisory
Council donated two Norwegian maple trees to be planted
in recognition of the contributions made to the school by
retired teacher Jim Prior, secretary, Isabell Prior and soon
to be retired principal Dave Kemp. SAC Secretary Abi
Corbett, right, and member Cathrine Campbell assist Mr.
Kemp as he plants his tree in the front yard of the school.
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THANKS FROM
WALTON PUBLIC
SCHOOL STAFF
A special thank you to the
following groups for their support
of our goal of raising money for
computers.
Bly th Legion Ladies
Brussels Royal Canadian Legion
Brussels Lions Club
Wescast Industries
McGavin Farm Equipment
Keith Siemon Farm Systems Ltd.
Elligsen Electric
Walton Public School and
Community Support Group
(our School Advisory Council)
Huron Public Board of Education
Our students will benefit from the
increased technology due to your
generosity.
Walton Public School, wishes to
thank the following businesses and
organizations for their generous
donations of either time, supplies,
services or financial contributions.
•OUR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
IS PAID!*
McGavin's Farm Equipment, Grey
Township, D & J Construction,
McKercher Construction, Huron
County Board of Education,
Brussels Lions Club, Brussels
Optimists, Lee Farms (MotoCross),
Walton Ladies Slow Pitch, Lawn
Master Landscaping.
Baker, Bill Humphries, Ken Pethick,
Ken McDonald, Brad Finlayson,
Brad Knight.
As well as many parents,
grandparents and community
members who helped in any way.
Thanks again,
Walton Community and School
Support Group.
Volunteer labour force for
installation:
Don Kuntz,Mike Durrell,Don
McDonald,Steve Bowers,Ray
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