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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-01-31, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2001. PAGE 19. East Wawanosh PS news Gr. 8 hears about Madill By Kayla Coburn and Nikki Van De Walle On Jan. 12, the Grade 8s of East Wawanosh Public School were given a presentation by Mrs. Elston (one of the three guidance councillors at F. E. Madill). She talked to them about the things they will be doing next year in high school and about the things they will need and won't need. She told that they can not bring backpacks in classes becaus6 there is not enough room. They will have to bring their books that they need for several classes because there is not enough time to go to their lockers. Also, if someone were late for classes the first week, then that is okay. Three late cards means a FROM BELGRAVE Moms meet detention. A lock can be obtained at the office or purchased elsewhere but it has to be a combination lock not .a key lock. Students were also told about the new two-day timetable and the Grade 10 literacy test. On Feb. 1 at 7:15 p.m. there will be a presentation at F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham that parents and students will want to attend to learn about high school. There is lots of snow in the yard for the students to enjoy these days. Many use plastic shovels to make their own snow forts and pathways. Some enjoy a vigorous game of soccer and still others use the tall 40 play shoot Six tables of euchre were in play at the Women's Institute Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 24. .Winners were: high lady, Ruth Johnston; second high lady, Jane Grasby; most lone hands, Viola Adams; low lady, Mary Taylor; high man, Ross Taylor; second high mart, Jim Coultes; most lone hands, Allen Edgar; low man, Mabel Wheeler. There is euchre again on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. There were 10 tables of shoot in play at the Belgrave Community Centre on Friday, Jan. 26. Winners ' were: high lady, Freda Scott; second high lady, Ada Taylor; most shoots, Jean Pattison; low lady, Jane Grasby; high man, Ken Spears; second high man, Gordon Bosman; most shoots, Norman Turnbull; low man, Agnes Gaunt. banks for mountain climbing practice. Monday, Jan. 29 the senior classes and some parents made their annual trip to Talisman ski hills to try out their skills there. Recently, a volunteer from the Alzheimer Society visited the Grade 3/4 class to help them understand this condition. This group has also donated a book to the school library called Forget-me-not. Thursday, Feb. 1, JK/SK registration will be held at the school for all new students who will be beginning school in September of 2001. Please phone the school office at 357-2960 if you have not yet received a survey form., Mait and Mary Edgar of Petrolia, Irlma Edgar of Wingham and Harvey Edgar of RR4, Wingham recently visited with Helen Stonehouse. Murray Scott who was a patient in Victoria Hospital and later transferred to Seaforth Hospital has returned home. He had the misfortune of falling from the barn roof breaking his tail bone and pelvis. Friends, neighbours and relatives wish Murray a speedy recovery. HEALTH ON THE HILL A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CPR CERTIFICATION Saturday, February 10, 2001 a Heart Saver Course Certification (1 man cardiopulmonary resuscitation) For lay persons of the community interested in knowledge and skills to respond to victims of heart attack, stroke, sudden accident 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Cost: $25.00 and Basic Cardiac, Life Support (BCLS)/CPR including 2 man --infant/child/adult 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $35.00. For further information and to register (deadline Thurs. Feb. 8th) please contact Grace Dolmage @ Seaforth Community Hospital (519) 527-30W. Registration limited to 10 participants. BCLS/CPR Instructor Recertification COURSE including updated standards will be held at Seaford' Community Hospital Conf. Rm. 2 Mon. February 26, 2001 14:00 - 16:00 Hrs. Registration restricted to maximum of 8 participants. Cost: $35.00 (no charge if HPHP staff). Pre-registration required by Fri. Feb. 23rd 527-3001) MORNING OUT is a Parent Support Group for parents of newborns in the Seaforth Community Hospital catchment area, A variety of topics specific to infants ie. nutrition, breastfeeding, immunization, etc. are offered each Friday morning 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Childcare can be arranged by registering with Grace at 527- 3001. WALKING OPPORTUNITY The halls of Seaforth District High School are being offered to local community residents every Tuesday and Thursday evening 7 9 p.m. for those who want to walk indoors for health and exercise. Why not call a friend and make a date to reap the benefits of stress relief, decreased cholesterol levels, improved circulation and gain increased energy! GRIEF RECOVERY OUTREACH PROGRAM 12 Weeks that will change your lift beginning Tuesday, March 20th, 2001 @ 7:00 p.m. at Seaforth Manor. Register by March 6th to Huron Hospice Director, Shirley Dinsmore @ 527-0655; limited space . available. Take the first step in your recovery and call today. MEMORIAL DONATIONS Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation gratefully acknowledges recent donations received in loving memory of the late: Robert Eckert, Orville Workman, Catherine Phillips, Agnes Murray and Arthur Finlayson. Up and over It was snow much fun at Bluevale this weekend with a snow volleyball tournament. Monitored closely by teammates, this player gets a jump on the play. Kevin Johnston's team took the top prize. (Vicky Bremner photo) No charges laid in accident Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Those who attended were: Lila Procter and Jessica; Kim Higgins, Ashley, Shelby and Jarrod Logan; Crystal Agombar, Nicholas, Gage and Curtis Weber; Linda Hess and Judith; Donna Raynard, Heidi, Curtis and Craig. Their topic was children's hockey and figure skating. Hullett man gets 000 fine Otto Boone of Hullett Tivp. was fined $500 for a theft which occurred last Augustin Brussels. The court heard that on the day in question, Aug. 7, Boone was at JR's Gas Bar in Brussels when he entered the kiosk and stole $360 from the till, said Guthrin. Boone, a regular customer at the gas bar, was identified by a surveillance camera. One week later, Boone went to the Ontario Provincial Police and admitted he had stolen the money, which has been paid back. Myers, said Boone was laid off at the time and experiencing difficulty in his personal life. He said the theft was a "stupid act" and "not planned". On Jan. 27 at approximately 10:45 a.m. a single vehicle collision occurred on County Rd. 7 near the intersection of Kieffer Line in Morris-Tumberry Twp. Stephen Dale, 36, of Walkerton was westbound when he lost control of his 1989 Toyota. The vehicle struck a snowbank and rolled onto its roof. Dale receive minor injuries over the collision. No charges will be laid. The roadway was extremely icy at the time of the crash. AFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT HELEN M. HETHERINGTON, CFP Financial Planning Consultant WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE, RETAIN PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Call me at 887-9964 or 1-800-869-8922 Head Office: 800-20 Erb St. W. Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2 519-886-8600 1NG.ii Group