HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-28, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1999.
A Note from Betty
Well, have you finished fighting with your income tax papers and got
them away?
Now you can actually enjoy the days of April, the rain, the kids, the new
growth, people out and about and of course the sunshine.
There was lots of music on the weekend to entertain us. Face Plant was at
the arena, with ear plugs available. Nice touch.
As well, there were musical gatherings at the Presbyterian and Anglican
Churches.
Good reasons for a good weekend.
Music teacher Emily Cousins accompanied three of her students to
Walkerton Music Festival last week. Christine Bone. Kerry Bell and Nicole
White. Good stuff girls. Kerry and Nicole won first.
April recognizes volunteers, those special folk who put love in a situation,
zip in an event and routine into chaos. In total 31.4 per cent of Canadians
volunteered an average 149 hours in 1997. Young folk, I5 - 24, are the
growth area of volunteers. Their numbers over the past decade continue to
increase and now 33 per cent of youth do volunteer work.
This survey also stated what we all know but forget to do, ask directly!
In Canada 1.1 billion hours were volunteered in I997! Our community
thanks you.
There is lots of chatter around the United Church about May 15. It seems
Queen Victoria has heard about the Church Perchers and is fussing about
which black outfit she should wear to greet them. She is so excited she is
having a party, Victoria's Spring Fling. Do come.
Welcome home to the relieved university/college crowd. Now you just
have to work to pay for next year. Have a good summer.
Enjoy the April days. They're nearly gone.
Bye now,
Betty G.
Students become animals
for visiting arts program
The Foundation for Enriching
Education Perth Huron and the
Avon'Maitland District School
board are pleased to announce an
exciting Artists in the Classroom
program for Grade I students being
delivered to 64 classes in 34
schools across the district in April,
May and June.
This program is based on the
book Rainbow Crow by Nancy Van
Leer. The artist for this program is
Gail Fricker of Drama Alive, a
talented drama-in-education
specialist with many years of
experience providing educational
programs which use the arts to help
young people explore their world
and develop self-awareness and life
skills.
The students become the animals
living in a forestry by making
simple head masks to express their
Oddfellows
host day of
fellowship
The Annual District Oddfellows
euchre party was held at Brussels
Legion on April 10. This day was
fellowship from Saugeen, Perth and
Huron division of IOOF.
This annual event started in
199 I. Each year the trophy is
given to the District that has the
highest points at the end of the day.
Past District Deputy Brother Mel
McCutcheon donated this trophy to
the Lodge as part of his
presentation in 1991.
Saugeen District was the winner
followed by Huron and Perth.
A great day of fellowship was
enjoyed by all.
Euchre results
The Rebekahs card party was
held April 19 with six tables being
played.
Winners were: high lady, Muriel
Whitfield; low lady, Ann
Cunningham, high man, Ross
Cunningham; low man, Doug
Hemingway; lone hands, Viola
Adams, Vi Howes; lucky draws,
Bush Whittard, Bill Kellington,
Jean Bewley, Doris Foster, Gertie
Kellington, John Brown. Kathleen
Cuthill. Mary Huether; lucky cup,
Elunid McNair.
At the
Branch
chosen identity. The group must
deal with the threat of the "white
stuff” (snow) that is covering their
homes, food and friends.
Through group discussions and
role play, they problem solve,
trying out different solutions,
before sending Rainbow Crow (the
artist) to the sun to fetch fire. In
doing so. Rainbow Crow is burnt
and her beautiful feathers turn
black.
The issues of acceptance of
differences, racial harmony, and
environmental awareness are
brought to the forefront as the
artist, teacher and class play
together with storytelling,
movement, role play, music,
problem solving and co-operative
learning.
By JoAnn McDonald
Well, another month has almost
passed at the Brussels Branch of
the Royal Canadian Legion and it
has been the usual busy place.
A "Carrying the Colours"
seminar was put on Saturday, April
17 that was attended by comrades
from across the zone. This was led
by our own Lisa Glanville, Zone
Sergeant-at-Arms.
Comrades Rick McDonald.
Linda Bird, Anne Exel and Norm
Dobson attended the District
Convention held in Guelph this
past weekend.
Saturday euchre saw Lloyd and
Lillian Appleby place first Tim
Dilworh and Vi Houze placed
second and Erma Brighton and
Helen Dobson took third. Delores
Howatt was ladies' lone hand
winner while Ross Duncan won the
men's prize. There is a silent
auction this weekend.
Men’s
Town league
Slow Pitch
Anyone 19 & over
interested in playing slow
pitch baseball please call:^
George Langlois 887-6727
Murray McArter 887-6325
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Brussels, Morris & Grey
SWIMMING LESSON
REGISTRATION
Upstairs at BMG Community Centre, Brussels
No phone registrations
- Aqua Tots (for children who can't touch the bottom will be
offered in June as well due to the high interest last year).
There will be swim team sign up as well.
Learning with fun
When Shakespeare on Wheels, Artists in the Classroom, came to Brussels Public School,
April 26, Mary Douma's Grade 1 students had fun creating headdresses and acting out the
story of Rainbow Crow. Presenter Gail Fricker, centre, said the story gives the teacher
several levels on which to teach the children. The story talks about the seasons, native
myths and legends, and the differences in people's appearances.
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Application forms available at
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Mike Cronin or Maxine Houston.
All application forms must be
accompanied by two cheques - one
for registration fee of $55. dated May
1,1999 and one for uniform post
dated Sept. 1,1999
For more information call Maxine
Houston after 7:00 p.m. at 887-6816
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Wingham & Area
Palliative Care
ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, May 6,1999
Place: Wingham & Area Seniors Day Centre
350 Josephine Street, Wingham
Guest Speaker:
Gabriele Del Bianco
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6:00 p.m. - potluck supper provided
7:00 p.m. - Wingham & Area Annual Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Guest speaker - Gabriele Del Bianco
Mr. Del Bianco will speak on the topic of
"IMAGINING OURSELVES RICHLY!!!"
He comes with a wealth of experience in the
counselling field, educating and motivating people,
as a speaker, facilitator, consultant and trainer.
We hope you will attend.
For more information call 357-2720