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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-02-21, Page 13Lntertainment Public speaking held at Seaforth Legion Seaforth Legion by Barbara Scott The Legion public. speaking contest for students in local schools was held last Sunday with 20 students from Si. James, Seaforth Public School, Huron Centennial School and Seaforth District High School participating. President John Lansink opened_ the mec ling with the carrying on of the colours with Sgt -at -arms Errol 5killender • in charge. Youth education chairman Charles Perkins introduced the judges: Janis Rose, Cal Caldwell, Dick Burgess and Terry Johnston. Time -keeper was James Watson. In the story- telling Grade 1-3, both entries were very interesting and entertaining with Matthew DeJong, St. James School, winning. For grades 4-6, Kate Johnston, Huron Centennial, finished first. For grades 7-8, Christine Graham, Huron Ccntcnnial was first. In the senior division, 'Jessica Burgess, Seaforth District High School, was the winner. The winners• now procccd to the Zone C Competition to be held in Clinton on Alarch 2. Congratulations from Branch 156 to all the winners and .good luck' at Clinton. To -everyone • who entered,. the/ judges had a very difficult time. The calibre of the entries improves every year and you arc all winners just by entering. • Last Thursday the Ladies' ' Auxiliary' joined the branch for the general meeting which was very poorly attended. Donations were inade to Carly Price to attend an athletic camp (S200), and the • • legidn sponsored the Pec -Wee • 1lockey tcaun (5.150) for entry fees to two tournaments. "Transfers of. , Davc, and Laverne Jamieson wcrc •approved. Welcoinc to Branch 156. We. hope to sec you at SANDRA DALE PHOTO PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS - The legion public speaking contest was held on Sunday with 20 students in competition from St. James, Seaforth Public,. Huron Centennial and Seaforth District High schools. Winners from back row, left: Jessica Burgess, Krista Cronin, Youth education chairman Charles Perkins, Christine Graham, Kate Johnston. Middle row left: Maria Whyte, Jennifer Bontaine, Danny yan Drunen. Front row left: Melissa Manon, Mathew DeJong. the meeting as well as alt.thc new members recently initiated. If anyone is interested in haying their name put forward lir ,any office .or• chairmanship for' the coming years please contact Errol. Skillcnder. Help form the slate of officers Who will run the branch for the next year. On March 3, the Zone Cl • saw • DAVID SCOTT PHOTO I'VE GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN MY HANDS - Shawn Goodman, 4, of Seaforth, holds a globe during Flag Day last Thursday at Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre. Homemakers hold dinner Congratulations to Bruce and Jennilct Betties of Nelson St., Dublin, on the happy arrival of a darling baby • g Alyssa Courtney, born on Jan. 29. Ryan is happy to hare a new little sister. Seaforth :and Area Town and Country Honaenrakers Dining Out held an enjoyable dinner and get-together at the Scaforth Conununilj• Centre on Thursday, Feb. 15. John Jamula opened the meeting with a Valentine poem. When we arrived at the community centre we were entertained by our competent piano player, Jini Rose. The room was , decorated for Valentine's Day. Door prize winners wcrc Jean Simpson and Norman Hubley. 50-50 draw winner was Mary McCall. Just a reminder - if you want to enjoy a meal and friendly get-togethers, the next date is Mar. 21. Joe Eckert was (happy to have as visitors Jerry and Marie Eckert, Owen Sound and Sandra SUltey and Derrick from Toronto. 1 Dublin by Dorothy Dillon 345-2883 International Assoc. Lions Club District At) held a cahinct meeting in fort Elgin kat Sun. Feb. I8 at the Racquet Club. Don and Eileen MacRae attended. Doh is the zone chairman. of zone three south. in charge (I' nine clubs in the zone: Also attending were Pres. Lion Rick Gerrow- of the Mitchell Lions, Pres. Lion Ross Rihey and Lion Gord and Jane [Winter of Seaforth. Gord is past district governor and cabinet •committee chairman environmental of the: Lions International: The ladies-‘‘ ere taken on a tour of the new research library auul the museum. District governor Dave Overhoe• and wile Penny of Londeslx►ro and district Lions club were in charge of the cabinet meeting and the .ladies' toter. Spring Convention will be held in Gorric. Anyone . interested in• attending this event please contact John Lansink so that transportation can be"arranged. On Feb. 28 there will be a mixed euchre at the branch at 8 pm. Everyone is .welcome-: to attend. Kccp in mind that On March . 16 there will be neat draws. Also, entertainment and food will be available. • Legion Ladies' Auxiliary will be holding a Sunday dinner .on March 17- from 4:30 pan - 6:30 pin. Desserts and help would_ be appreciated. • At the going down of the sun and in the• morning we will remember them. • - Valentine's parties held by each Walton class l.,rsf Tuesday •tlie Walton School children had a great time skating at the Seaforth ar4ii:i and on Wednesday each cia„ had a Valentine's party. li Kindergarten class n,iae • individual jellkis for Marys, who helped out with then party and they did the singing. Door prize fiiih, rpainung using their winners were Verna Ratiwcll, ilium!) prints to make hearts. ,'1'h,y were also quite excited to Ieceive letters from their penpals from Turnberry C'cnuat School: The Grade 2's bade a hive quilt with pictures of things that made them feel good. It steins that fax:.l was the main source for creating happy Iceliugs. They play cd pin the heart on Cupid and Cupid Bingo. "I Le 'Grade .3's -did a bit of desk 'cleaning this week and found quite a few items that had been -missing For a while. Friday was also Pay Day. Mrs. Griffiths was the bank ntauager and- she had six student tellers to rain. This is • a first for. -the class because usu.illy only adults have the feller ' jobs. The Valentine's Dance -at the . Walton Hall was_ a great success .with people coming Brighton and from the Hocgy from Grand Bend, Staffa and family in memory of Clifford surrounding area la dance to H o e g y . Rev. Banks 'Hunk Made Jam'. The band announced that next Sunday, consisted • of Kar1 the first Sunday in Lent, MacNaughtn, his brother , Communion will be served -in Paul and their mother, Noreen the pews. If there arc any MacNaughton, N1r. and Mrs. teens interested in talking 1)el.ong from St. Marys and confirmation classes make Jinn Swam also from St. sure they comae' Rcv. Banks.t I` -Walton by Patty Banks 887-686() Audrey Adair and Gerald Ryan. Visiting with 'John 1'nether -this week are Mr. and Mrs. Webster from Rig Valley, Alberta. \ good number of ,Walton area Carmen attended the Tann Implement Show in Louisville, Kentucky this past week. Iloward and Audrey 11acl.well were greeters at Duff's United Church on Feb. 18. The morning started off with a delicious pancake breakfast with (ill the 11ilnuiings. Mark Wilbcc lit the Christ Candle and Rev. Banks delivered the . Call to 'Worship. A Ilii-wcr arrangement and a plant wcrc placed in -the church from the famil), of the late Ross Speaker talks on senior safety The Seaforth Women's Institute held their Feb. 13 meeting at the Northside United Church at 1:30 pm. President Olave Papplc opened with a poem, White Magic. Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect, was repeated. Roll call was answered by I2 members. Helen MacKenzie read the minutes of the last meeting. Helen gave the treasurer's report. Thank you cards were read from the McKillop 4-11 club. A workshop will be held April .1 in Clinton. The meeting was then turned over to Marjorie Rock. She introduced the speaker, .Ron, an OPP constable from Godcrich/Clinton/Seaforth. He f Women's Institute spoke on safety for seniors. He g ve us a very special talk on safety tips in your home. We all left a lot wiser. Valentine's contest was presented by Marjorie Rock. Prizes were won by Clarissa Stewart, Betty Hulley and Gladys Doig. The meeting was adjourned. Lunch was served by Helen MacKenzie, Jean Keys and Jessie McGregor. The next meeting will be held on March 12 at 1:30pm. 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