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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1999-02-03, Page 6til-TWI MINION EXPOSITOR, itslaresary 3, 131111 Florida vacation heats up in its final weeks Tammy Eisler, daughter of Paul and Mary Eisler of St. Columban, participated in the Upper Thames School production of the operetta, "H.M.S. Pinafore". Tammy was part of the Ladies' Chorus. After all auditions, 30 grade 7 and 8 pupils participated. Three teachers from the school helped with music, drama and choreography. The main prop was the ship on stage. Costumes came from Kitchener and for some of the young -people, it was their first experience with make-up. Practices had been held since October. It was a great and exciting experience for all involved - not to mention many hours of hard work. Bep Klaver, along with Mr. and Mrs. Joe DeGroot, Seaforth, spent four weeks at Avon Park, Florida, which is near Orlando. They caught the last flight out of Pearson Airport before it was closed in early January due to the' big snow storms. Bep reports the first week was freezing cold, but the•last three weeks were just beautiful with real summer weather. Bep says she thoroughly enjoyed her vacation. Winners of the Thursday night euchre club at Dianna's in St. Columban included Laurie Neubrand, Ruth Duffy, Marie Meagher, John Meagher, Rudy Jansen, Boyd St. Columban ByMaryCRyan Driscoll and Joe Visser. Steve Savel, currently serving his internship year at St. Peter's church, Goderich, addressed the St. Columban parishioners after Mass on Saturday evening. He shared with them his experiences growing up in London, Ont.; his variety of experiences in the work field,. his experiences in the Militia Reserve; a sojourn in Britain, and the experiences which led him to study for the Catholic Priesthood. He has been studying at St. Peter's Seminary, London, for several years, and will be ordained a Deacon this spring. This week marks Vocations Awareness Week. Corporal Joe Ryan, C.F.B. Winnipeg, is spending his embarkation leave with his parents, Ron and Mary Ryan. Corporate Ryan will then return to Winnipeg to prepare for his upcoming tour with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights which separate Israel and Syria. He leaves Feb. 20 for Tel -Aviv. He will spend six months serving in the Golan Heights and expects to return in early September. .Sympathies extended As I write the news, I think J ' of Father Henry Cassano Dublin from Seaforth, and'now in London) who celebrated his birthday Jan. I 31. His spiritual guidance, hard work and friendship is always with us. Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Karl and Yolanda Graf, who celebrated Jan. 31 in Mitchell. But this is notthe only occasion that will make this couple happy. They have a new granddaughter. Congratulations to Alex and Julie Graf on the safe arrival of a new baby girl, Mikaela Juliann, borh on Jan. 6. Brianne is thrilled with her new -sister. So, congratulations to Karl ' and Yolanda Graf, Mitchell and Lou and Betty Nigh, Stratford. Deepest sympathy of the community is extended to the family, relatives and friends of John A. Krauskopf of Kitchener By Dorothy Dillon (originally from Dublin) who died Jan. 27. Deepest sympathy is also extended to the family of Harvey Hughey, Mitchell, who died on Fri. Jan. 29. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Jean; to his family, daughter Gail Coveney and husband, George; and son Dennis Hughey and wife; to six grandchildren; Kathy Ryan and husband Gary; Donna Harmer and husband Danny; Sandra Mohr and husband Ed, all of Mitchell; Susan Cronin and husband Dale of Dublin; Michael Hughey and wife Nancy; and Jennifer Solomon and husband, Ron, of Kitchener, and 11 great grandchildren. THOUGHT FOR TODAY A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you. • • • Activity day begins Today we had a special bbginning to our Professional Activity Day. Staff were expected to gather in the chapel area of our school to celebrate the Mass and listen to. the words of His Excellency, Bishop Sherlock. He was coming to our school to say the Mass and spend some time with the staff on their Professional Activity Day. As we begin the second semester, we are preparing for the first graduating class. of St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School. Staff and students will move into a rapid process of preparation as we get ready to host a Prom and Commencement that will mark this special occasion in the history of our school. In the fall of 1995, 139 students entered our school, Craig Wilkinson (left) and Tony Harper shoot some hoops at Seaforth District Secondary School on Friday. (HILGENDORFF PHOTO) Residents good spellers Residents were kept busy with lots of indoor activities during the blustery month of January. Crokinole continues to be a big success. Competition with Peggy Perkins, Valma Preszcator, Elsie Southgate and Beth Pryce make it so much fun. Craft classes with Barbara Scott, Betty Harris and Elly Taylor have been busy as we prepare for our spring penny sale. We are enjoying the two storage cabinets purchased with the proceeds of our Christmas bazaar. Church services for the month were given by Rev. Hauser, Rev. Vandermey. Rev. Hiscox and Rev. Kuepfer. • Bingo with Betty Hulley is the perfect way to end the week. Jackpot winners were Margaret Gorwill. Mary Cardno, Anne Downey and Herta Brodhagen. Residents were challenged to a game of bowling. Minna Scott held the high score. Max Ducharmc and Phyllis Diechert battled the bad weather to come and entertain residents with their music. with Bishop because they and their families supported the efforts of the school board in the opening of a new Catholic Secondary School in Huron county. In late June of this year, these students will graduate and begin a new stage of their lives. We are very excited about all that graduation means for the students and the school in general. It will be an emotional time as we recall the first few weeks when we opened in September 1995. We will reflect on where the efforts have brought us. Life is filled with cycles, and as the week began we welcomed those who arc considering entrance to our school in the fall of 1*99. On Feb. 2 we hosted our Orientation Day at St. Anne's. Students arrived at the school and rotated Valentine euchre planned The Seaforth Lawn and winners were: ladies Bowling Club held its most games, Jean Lunn; January euchre and social ladies lone hands, Marjorie at the Legion Hall on Jan. Rock; ladies consolation, 26. Betty Hulley; men's most Hosting were Neil and games, Bob Argyle; men's Edna Bell, J.:an Lunn and lone hands, Frank Hulley; Edna Mitchell. men's consolation, Bob Birthday greetings were McMillan. extended to Gordon Next euchre will be Murray who had celebrated February 23rd at the his 90th birthday Monday Legion at 8 p.m. Hosting and also to Viola Lawson, will be Jack and Marie Olive Papple and Mary Muir and Beatrice Stoll. Finlayson who had This will be the Valentine birthdays in January. Eight euchre and we hope to see tables of cards were in play you there. Maplewood Manor There were few words that stumped our residents during a spelling_ hcc. Helen McLaughlin's team were the winners. Robbie Burns Day was celebrated in line style. Aller Ed Andrews said the blessing a special Scottish meal was served. A poem by Robbie Burns was read during the Meal. Scottish music was enjoyed in the afternoon with Jim McCallum. who played and sang many of the favourites. Residents agreed that watching. the Seaforth Homecoming parade filmed by Merton Keyes. hrightcned their day. • The month ended with a residents' meetin-g where plans were made for the upcoming month. Hope you will join us for a Valentine's Day Party with the Huron Strings on Fri. Feb. 12 at 2 p.tn. • Sherlock through a day of shortened periods and met others who will attend St. Anne's in the fall. Teachers explained a hit about what the courses will involve. Students enjoyed some activities with our peer mentoring group, and then staff and students from arca schools joined the orientation staff and peer mentors in our cafetorium for a special lunch. Report cards for the first semester will be sent home Feb. 12 and parents are asked to endorse the signature form and return it promptly to the school so we arc sure that parents have seen the •report cards. We will begin course selection next- week for Grades 1(1 to OAC. Students in Grade -8 at the elementary schools- are reminded that their enrollment forms are' due hack on February 5. • Philip J. ,tilr,tlillyur, AvonDISTRICT SCHOOL Maitland Learning for a Lifetime FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION Registrations for GRADE ONE and GRADE FOUR FRENCH IMMERSION for September 1999, will begin immediately and end on February 19, 1999. Contact your local Public School Principal as soon as possible to register. Sites in the North (Wingham area), Central (Clinton/Seaforth area) and South (Stratford area) will be announced at a later date. The Board will endeavour to provide bussing for students where possible. 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