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Computer camp teaches children in fun way
BY PAUL CIUFO
Expositor Staff
Surrounded by corn fields in an
isolated spot near Walton, the port-
able classroom seemed out of place.
Inside, the surprises continued: 14
children, supposedly on their sum-
mer break from school, absorbed
math, reading, typing, and other
skills with great enthusiasm.
They were the first students to
auend Bernard's Computer Camp
For Kids, a private school that
offers hands-on learning on top
notch IBM 486s.
"Computers are definitely the
trend (in education). Kids are get-
ting bored of the classroom. This is
something that keeps their attention
and teaches them. When we call
breaks, they don't want to leave the
computers. They gulp down their
lunches and want to get back to
them," said Pat Bernard, owner and
operator of the school.
The students came from Goderich,
Wingham, Brussels, and Exeter.
Using educational programs like
Speed Reader, Math Blaster, and
Print Pro Plus, they practiced read-
ing, math, and creative writing. The
students also delved into history,
geography, urban planning, and
much more.
"I get to play on the computers
and learn how to do stuff on it,
how to use programs. I like Spell
Bound. You're a super solver. It
teaches you reading, spelling and
adding," said student Nathaniel
Bakclaar, 11, of Wingham:
Bakelaar said he prefers learning
with a computer over traditional
classroom instruction.
"It's more interesting. This year
I'm going into a new class where
they use computers regularly," he
said.
Bemard said students interact as
much with each other as they do
with the computers.
"Team building is something we
PAUL (IUPO PHOTO
COMPUTER LITERATE - Lauria Hoegy (r) and Tricia Teeft, both from Brussels, play computer games
at Bernard's Computer Camp for kids. Lauria played 'Lemmings' and Tricia played 'Monkey Island.' The
girls were enjoying free time before their scheduled use of educational software aimed to teach them
mathematics, geography, history, typing, etc.
really promote. Kids go to other
computers and really help one
another," she said.
The computer camp students also
participate in outdoor activities like
baseball, soccer and swimming.
"It's not good for them to be on
the computers too long. They can
get eye strain," Bernard said.
The school opened Monday,
August 8. The first two weeks of
classes were completely full,
although openings were available
for the following two weeks.
"Parents really think it's a good
idea. They are recommending us,"
Bcmard said.
Bemard began planning for her
days as an entrepreneur after being
laid off by CKNX. The idea to start
the school came to her last year and
she has been making preparations
for six months. She has given pri-
vate instruction to farmers and
families in the area for six years,
and taught Conestoga College com-
puter courses in Stratford and
Clinton.
If things unfold as planned, the
computer camp will be just the tip
of the iceberg. The school will offer
adult classes in the fall in word
processing, accounting, and many
other subjects. Bernard said many
DAViD SCOTT PHOTO
FIVE SCARY GUYS - These straw -stuffed scarecrows were on display at the Seaforth Horticultural
Society's Annual Flower Show held at the Seaforth Legion on Wednesday. The three winning
scarecrows were made by Gloria Love of Walton, Helen McNaughton of Seaforth and Betty McNaughton
people have been asking for instruc-
tion in the Microsoft Windows
computer program.
The entrepreneur employs Doris
Hood and Ruth McLeod as full-
time staff members. Her son Kevin
is the computer room helper and
her daughter Karen co-ordinates
non -computer activities with
Kathleen Dunn.
Bemard will open the computer
camp during school holidays and
get an early jump on the summer
next year, opening her doors at the
beginning of July.
For more information, call 523-
9441.
Seaforth Manor
Nursing Home
Show appreciated
Residents of Seaforth Manor
Nursing Home would like to extend
sincere appreciation to the Seaforth
Lioness Club for sponsoring "A
New Musical Revue" by the Huron
Country Young Players. This show,
featuring music from Broadway,
Gilbert and Sullivan, Vera Lynn
and war songs, is making a tour of
21 nursing homes between Sarnia
and Wingham as part of their
community awareness program. last
Thursday the troupe arrived at
Seaforth Manor and performed an
excellent program to everyone's
delight! Thanks to the director Carl
K. Zvonkin for making the arrange-
ments to make this show possible.
We certainly hope this tour will be
possible next summer!
We also enjoyed a wonderful
program put on by the Seaforth
Playskool children under the direc-
tion of Kim Maloney. We have
indeed been well -entertained this
summer!
of Egmondville
Local golfers do well Residents have picnic
....
in legion tournament
Warm temperatures have enabled 1—
Maplewood of Maplewood Manor to Maplewood
enjoy leisurely strolls outdoors and
of course a good number of barbe-
cues.•
lVlanor
Sunny skies made it perfect for a 1
picnic at the Van Egmond House.
The view of the grounds was
admired by all. After a delicious
picnic lunch, games were played.
We have a lot of good sports
amongst us! The day ended with a
tour of the house which brought
back a lot of memorieS to many.
This past weekend sports went
very well for the Seaforth Legion
Branch. On Saturday teams of
golfers went to St. Joseph's for the
District C golf tournament and both by Barbara Scott
the Seniors and the regular team 1
came in first. Congratulations go to 6th Annual Open Invitational
Seniors Ken Doig Sr., Jim Cribbage, Grand Bend. Fred
Baynham, Don Morton, Les Harburn won trophy and Gwen
Leonhardt, and regulars Jim Watson Harburn came fifth.
Jr., Dave Watson, Kevin Bennett, The Sunday dinner was very well -
and Cam Doig. The regulars will attended and enjoyed by all. The
now go to the provincials in committcc would like to thank
September. Seaforth will host the everyone for the help and desserts.
Provincial Lawn bowling next year. The next dinner is planned for
The Lawn Bowling team also won September 4.
the Provincial Lawn Bowling. The 'At the going down of the sun
team consists of Neil Beauman, and in the morning we will
Brctt Finlayson, Gary Bennett. The remember them.'
Seaforth
Legion
KidsOnty
Kids Clothing Club Inc.
OPEN HOUSE
Featuring
Our Fall & Winter Fashions
Monday, August 22
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
at
The Bedford Hotel
Goderich
For more informstion
Call your hostess
Moira Gilles
524-5515
INDEPENDENT SALES CONSULTANT
Fall & Winter Catalogues
Available Upon Request.
Marion Rose and Gill Gibson
were popular guests this month.
The piano tunes they play spark a
good number of our singing voices.
We always look forward to their
visits.
Residents enjoyed a bus tour to
Goderich as well this month. The
Fri. - Thurs.
AUG. 19 - 25
FRI & SAT 6:45 & 9:15 pm Sun. - Thurs. 8 pm
LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265.3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO
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tall ships were the main attraction
of the day. After touring the har-
bour everyone was treated to ice
cream.
Julie Shewan was welcomed by
everyone at Maplewood. She is
participating in the W.O.W. pro-
gram and will be with us until the
middle of August.
The warm temperature of summer
never hinder our weekly euchre and
bingo games. We are very fortunate
to have Eva McCartney, Marjory
Maloney and Anne Downey to
assist with these activities.
Hope everyone is enjoying the
summer and have a great vacation
Blood Donor Clinic
Thurs. August 25th
Seaforth District
Community Centres
5-9p.m.
Sponsored by the
Junior Farmers
GRADUATION
Scott Baechler, the son of
Robert and Lorraine
Baechler, of Goderich, has
successfully completed his
course and graduated as a
fully qualified Chef on July
11, 1994. Scott, the grandson
of Valma Miller, is presently
employed at the King Edward
Hotel, in Toronto. Scott's fam-
ily wishes him success in the
future and congratulates him
on his achievements!
Bryan & Brenda Finlayson
wish to announce the forth-
coming marriage of their
daughter
Bonnie Elaine
to
Darryl William
son of Dave & Karen
Hastings on Saturday the
Twentieth of Atigtar tt
4:30 in the afternoon.
Open reception to follow at
8:30 p.m. Brussels
Community Centre.
Everyone Welcome.
BUCK & ' DOE
for
Rob Cardiff
and
Allyson Scott
Friday,
August 26, 1994
B.M.&G.
Community Centre
9-1-D. J.
Age of Majority
HURON COUNTY
PLOWING MATCH
AUG. 26, 1994
Ray Hallahan Farm
21 Miles North,
IA Mile West of Blyth
Events start at.
9:00 AM
NOON MEAL
Queen of the Furrow
Speeches 1:00 P.M.
JUNIOR DAY August 25
For Info 345-2948
263-6349
SEAFORTH LEGION
LADIES
ROAST
BEEF
BUFFET
HOMEMADE PIES
DESSERTS
SUN., SEPT. 4
4:304:30
Adults ;9.00
Children 1430
Take -Outs
Available
This Sunday August August
L2MV
is
"SEAFORTH DAY"
featuring
SEAFORTH BEAVERS HOCKEY TEAM
BEEF BBQ
after the races
BBQ Tickets Available at:
• Bob & Betty's Variety BBC) Ticket $8.00
Advance ticket includes free admission
Free Passes to the Races
Available at:
• Sun Life - Tony Arts • East Huron Poultry
• Town of Seaforth • Seaforth Turf Club
CONGRATULATIONS
to
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KABAR �RAFTAH
TEAM CANADA
(ENDURANCE)
9th Place
out of 24 Nations
AT THE WORLD
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