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Correspondents
Scott Hitgendorff photos
Marc Robinet of Archie's Service Centere (left) and Dano Wells of UPI (right) present Maureen
Agar of the Save Our Schools foundation with cheques totalling $2,021.64 toward the legal
fight to save the high school. The money was raised when Archie's donated one cent a litre
from fuel fill -ups, matched by UPI from April 14 to April 27.
Doug Fry of Tuckers Meat Shop (left) presents a $200 cheque to Maureen Agar of the Save Our
Schools foupdation while Bill Nigh (right) of Rona Cashwcy presents a cheque for $1,000 to
lorle Zulauf of the Seaforth and area food bank. Withthem is Marc Robinet of Archie's Service
Centre and Cam Doig of the Seaforth Golf and Country Club. The four businesses host the
annual Seaforth Member/Guest Spring Scramble which raised the money forthe donations.
Residents receive manicures
Fun and Fitness started the
week with residents working
their way through the
exercise routine followed by
quiz time and singing. There
is something for everyone. In
the afternoon Hensall United
Church Women provided
assistance and prizes for
bingo.
Rev. Brian Williamson led
worship service Tuesday
afternoon with a message on
love and kindness, which was
especially appropriate as this
week was designated,
"Random Acts of Kindness
Week." Residents and staff
enjoyed performing and
receiving "Random Acts of
Kindness," many
anonymously. There were
unexpected roses delivered,
hugs given, gifts received
throughout the week. At
weeks end a barbecued
appreciation lunch was
provided for staff.
Millie Hoggarth travelled
with the tuck cart Wednesday
afternoon providing the
convenience of magazines,
books, stamps and various
sundries delivered to
residents. Everyone
especially appreciates the
visiting.
Thursday many residents
enjoyed the extra pampering
of manicures and polish.
Short stories from the
favourite book, "Stories from
the Heart" *ere read to
several residents at their
bedside in the afternoon.
St. James Grade 6 students make friends
with residents of Maplewood Manor„
St. James School News
The Grade 6 class
from St. James school has •
been visiting the residents of
the Maplewood Manor in
Seaforth.
When Ms. Pavkeje first
mentioned the idea to the
students they were very
apprehensive and unsure as
to whether or not they would
enjoy the visits.
On the first trip thcy were -
assigncd. in groups of two, to
a resident. Students were
overwhelmed to sec all the
residents who wanted to
participate. They went to the
residents' rooms to ask them
questions to learn more about
them. -
They were all amazed at
what they could learn about
their pasts in just one day.
The next two visits
consisted ()I' asking more
questions or playing games
with their partners. Many
Children under 9 shouldn't bike alone
Spring is here and the
streets have returned to life.
People arc -taking evening .
walks. enjoying ice cream
downtown. and many..
especially the kids. are -
hiking.
Tips for Safe Kids -
• Ensure supervised riding
Children under age nine
should cycle with
responsible adults. Most
children in that age group do
not have the skills to cycle
safely without supervision.
• Learn the rules of the -
road. Make sure that children
arc taught the rules of the
road for safe cycling
practices before they arc
allowed to ride by
themselves.
• Know the 'dangers of the
driveway. Children should
know that the driveway is a
dangerous intersection that
can pose a safety risk. They
should always stop before
entering the road. scan by
looking left, ahead, right and
then left again.
• •Wear a helmet. Three
quarters of all cyclist deaths
involve head injuries. That is
why it is critical to wear an
approved cycling helmet.
Parents should set a good
example by wearing hike
helmets.
The Bike
• Make sure the hike fits.
A hike that is 100 big or too
small is a safety hazard.
How to check: have your
child sit on her hike: at least
her tors should touch the
ground on both sides:
• Do an equipment spot
check. P rents should ensure
their chi's bicycle is
equipped with safety devices
such as lights; reflectors and
it hell or horn: Helmets
should be approved for
safety with a Canadian
Standards Association (CSA)
certification.
• Be a role model. Set a
good example when cycling
with your children and weer
a helmet too.
Riding the Bike
• Children should obey the
rules of the road and know
what each traffic, sign means.
• Children should never ,
make a turn without looking
behind them. Teach them to
make a shoulder check
before they signal and turn.
• Children should avoid
riding on busy streets and
riding at night.
• If there is traffic, a child
should stop by the side of thc
road and wait for a gap
before turning.
• For young cyclists.
sidewalks may be the hest
place to cycle. But parents
must still be sure to help
them stay safe by stopping at
driveways, even whcn they
ride on the sidewalk.
• Help children understand
when it's safe to cross the
road.
• Teach children to walk
Day of Caring
recognizes volunteers
Huron Youth Cares. the
United Way youth
committee, has developed a
day of organized
volunteerism this Saturday.
May 27.
"You may say what you do
is no big deal...but it is!" says
Kari Reid, committee
member of Huron Youth
Cares.
Volunteers arc the
backbone of our community
who give the gift of time and
effort without ever realizing
how substantial these gifts
are, says Reid. Without them
it would be quite an
afternoon on the soccer field,
a long day for the folks in the
nursing home, and the Town
of Hensall would very likely
go without breakfast!
The Day of Caring is being
held to make our community
a better place.
their hikes when crossing the
street. crosswalk or railway
tracks.
Helmets
• Children must wear an
approved cycling helmet
with a CSA certification.
• Helmets must lit properly
to be safe. When the straps
and comfort pads arc
adjusted. the helmet should
not move forward. backward,
or come off. It should sit
level on the head and extend
down to about two fingers (3
cm) above the eyebrows.
Chin straps should be snug
without pinching, and the
front and rear straps should
meet just below each car
when tightly adjusted.
Helmets only work once.
If a helmet has been in a
collision that required thc
inner lining to absorb shock,
buy another onc.
chose to play games such as
cards. Uno and shuffleboard.
while others continued to
visit and get to know the
•
residents.
The final visit brought sad
goodbyes after an
entertaining talent show
performed by the Grade 6
students. •
The students and senior:
said this was a valuable
experience for everyone.
Maplewood Manor made
the students feel welcome
and at home.
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