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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-27, Page 38Page 18A Times -Advocate, April 27, 1988 News from Grand Bend A PTA meeting was held during Education Week at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, giving par- ents a chance to view the art work and science projects on display in the gym and out in the halls. Laurie Kraftcheck, principal of Mount Carmel, welcomed the par- ents and announced the Science Fair winners for 1988 from Mt. Carmel - one first, two scconds and two third prizes. He then introduced the guest speaker, Don Kcillor, who is execu- tive director of thc Huron/Perth Centre in family counseling. Mr. Kcillor is often asked to assess a child's difficult behaviour in school, and to advise thc teacher or work with the family to improve the sit- uation. With this background of 10 years in family counselling, Mr. Kcillor offered an interesting talk on "Family Relationships and Si- bling Rivalry". Hc gave thoughtful insights, dif- ferent perspectives and leavened the whole subject with gentle humor on such thorny issues as: 1)Why do our kids fighting make us parents so upset and angry? 2) Different ap- proaches to discipline 3) Forms of punishment 4) How much fighting is acceptable? Generally speaking, he felt that parents -are too hard on themselves and tend to feel too guilty about the things their chil- dren say or do. The child is also responsible for his/her own behaviour, and respon- sibility increases with the child's age. Passive resistance (foot drag- ging) is the annoying response of essentially powerless people (your children) to authority (you). Pa- tience is the give and take part of life, in setting limits on your child - a safe, fenced in back -yard for your toddler, and a "fence" of acceptable behaviour for your teenager. Parents can only expect to be right 52 percent of the time - the rest is gravy, so discipline should You Pull" tickets arc being distrib- uted by Toni Vandenberk for the summer guilt raffle. Plans were made for the special CWL Mass on May 1 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Good Council. Father Beck thanked the ladies for all their help during the Easter sea- son, especially for the crucifixes that the CWL donated for those new Catholics. He also thanked them for a donation of $250 for Development and Peace (for projects in Third, World countries); S 150 was donated toward the Cancer Drive, and a mo- tion was made for next year, to send smaller amounts to several chari- ties, instead of just one major dona- tion. Special devotion is to be shown to Mary during the Marian Year, so communal rosaries will be recited before Masses on Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 p.m. The resolutions which will be presented at the CWL Diocesan Convention in Sarnia, were re- viewed and approved. These resolu- tions call for a halt on plans for ir- radiation of food, and a call for implementation of programs for garbage, recycling and waste through the government. President. Rose Van Bruaenc, Carol Luther and Roberta Walker plan to attend the convention in Sarnia on May 3, 4. The resolution convener read the list of "Letters to be written" by CWL members on various topics of the pollution of the environment; awareness of organ donations; prob- lem of abuse of the elderly; protest- ing Bill C-84 on refugees; protest- ing smokeless tobacco and requesting more information on the plight of the chronically homeless. Various plans were discussed for an event involving the young of the parish, from a guest speaker to a dance, pool party or family outing. Lia Vandcnbcrk will be working on this. reflect more tough talk and less_ ,Madelaine Dalton;--the—CWL physical punishment. Children re- spond poorly to anger, just as we get our hackles raised by an. angry boss or customer. Kids learn by our example rather .than by what we say, and YES, it really is true that "it's just a phase they're going through". Thcrc was a lively ques- tion and answer sessionfollowing the talk. • Ending the'mecting was a presen- tation by Anne Reaburn, PTA treasurer, of a plaque to Roberta Walker, past PTA president•for her past contributions and remaining involvement with the school. Alhambra breakfast Members of the Alhambra,"Al- garva # 168 met at Sacred Heart Church in Parkhill on Sunday for their annual Mass/Communion Breakfast. Father James Roach was celebrant of the Mass and both he and Sister Mary Lou, who gave the sermon, warmly commended the group for their work with "God's Special People", the mentally han- dicapped of our community. About 30 members and their wives enjoyed a delicious brunch afterward, at the Old Mill Restau- rant in Parkhill. Father Paul Beck, pastor of Immaculate Heart in Grand Bend was able to join them for the brunch. • CWL meeting "sees video Roll call was answered by 26 members of the CWL at their April meeting, held at the Alhambra Hall. Catholic Women's league president, Rose Van Bruaenc presid- ed for the business. Get well cards were sent to members Jeanne Crocker, now home following sur- geryand to Mary Mennen still in hospital. The parish pancake breakfast cost the CWL about 5400, and was very well received. Rose thanked Emma Couckuyt and Margaret Schooley, who decorated the church so beauti- fully for Easter and also all those members who helped in the Easter Ecumenical. About six CWL ladies attended the -Day of Recollection held a few weeks ago in Forest. Rose and Madelaine Dalton will be attending a Day of Recollection in Stratford, through the Deanery, with guest speaker Father Sharp. A bus will be leaving Zurich May 13 for all members who don't wish to drive to Stratford. Thc "Pay As member on the Board of the Medical Centre, informed the group that eve- ryone in the community will be ap- proached soon, for fund raising for the new addition as government funding isn't available. The ncxt meeting will be May 9 at 8:30 a.m. with lunch group E. After adjournment the ladies saw a video "Doing It Ourselves" being promoted by Women Today, of Hu- ron County. The video promotes the formation of self-help groups, such as "People First" and a moth- ers' "group in Zurich and was very well received by the CWL -mem- bers. Thc tape is available free from Womcn Today in Clinton. If your group is interested call Roberta Walker 238-2471. Bible study There were 17 ladies out for the weekly Bible Study last Tuesday morning in the Sauble Court loungc.•Nite Sinclair opened with prayer and Pat Desjardine lead the hymn sing. From their study "Where Is God When I Fall Apart?" David knew how God supported him, so that each time he sinned, he truly repented and God forgave him. They learned from Psalm 103:10 "God has not dealt with us after our sins, nor r ed -us -according to our iniquities. He has punished us less than our iniquities deserve. Anne Richardson was the discus- sion leader and Ethel Lennox closed with prayer remembering the sick and shut-ins. NTERMEDiATES - Grade 7 and 8 winners of Precious Blood's science air were Erin Kraftcheck (left), Jacob Petersen, and Jason Coolman. First and second place winners in each division will go to the science fair finals in Stratford. SCIENCE FAIR - Grade 3 and'4 winners at Precious Blood for the science fair included Theresa Wilhelm (back left), Sengsack Phannavong, Chad Gilfillan, Darryl Parsons, Scott Rosenberg, and Jaime Palsa. • PRIMARY - Kindergarten and grade 1 and 2 winners for Precious Blood's science fair were Brent Hartman (back left), Greg Geoffrey, Brad Tieman, . Dawn DeJong, Tim Ditner (front left), Michael Hodgins, Kathy VanBergen and Sherry Ditner. Aumnattammousavamtanwasaulismum Services at GrantOn By MRS. E. SUMMERS Granton Morning prayer service was held at -St. Thomas Anglican Church with Rev. Beverley Anne Wheeler officiating. Thetwo lessons were read by Roy Moore. Marlene French supplied the music. Rev. Wheeler, in her message, asked the questions "What is Wrong with the Churches of Today?", "Where are the young people?" Too many parents of today bring their wee ones to chdrch to be baptized, then get involved in many other things, places to go, things to do. Parents should bring their babies to be baptized, attend church regularly. Children will get so involved in Sunday School and will be prepared and will feel honored to become Members of the church. Personals Welcome home is extended to Mr. and-Mrs_P-erer_Hodgins,. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harlton, and Mr. and Mrs. John Forrest who have spent the winter months in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Morley of Greenway on Thursday. A speedy recovery is wished for Mr. Lloyd Mardlin who is a patient in Stratford General Hospital. Granton UC At Granton United Church, the Rev. Brucc Pierce was in charge of the morning worship and entitled his sermon "Filled with the Holy Spirit". Jesus said "Peace be with you, as the Father has sent Mc, 1 am send- ing you", and with that He breathed on his disciples and said "Receive the Holy Spirit". John 20 -Verses Playhouse annual barbecue June 11 Huron Country Playhouse invites -you to their annual Auction/BBQ on June 11 at 5:30 p.m. Feast on a scrumptious chicken barbecue dinner with trimmings and then check out the Fun Auction to follow with lots of good steals. Thcrc will also be some local enter- tainment on site to keep you feel- ing festive. Those who have purchased their 1988 Season Subscription, will re- ceive a 50 percent discount from one Barbcque Dinner/Auction tick- et. Otherwise, tickets will be 57 each and arc available by calling the Playhouse at 238-8451. SIGN OF SPRING - The Grand Bend Yacht Club hired a huge crane to lift all their sailboats into the cold Sauble River last Saturday morning. Here they are finishing at the last of the docks. . • Dashwood by Bernice Boyle Thc Dashwood Men's Club held their last meeting for this season, Friday, April 22 at the Dashwood Community Centre. They enter- tained their ladies with dinner and a guest speaker, Mr. Jack Burghart. He spoke on the importance of peo- ple sticking together to make .our community thrive by volunteering our time, talents and resources and to grow for the benefit of the next generation. Golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd F,'ii ,,'c. brated their 50th wcrldi»i' ar iivcr- sary at the commune' entre with an open house on Sunday, April 24. Cuests from Alberta were Ed d Louise Madley, Edmonton, 1 • and Helen Fahncr, Chauvin. a, , wcrc Gerald and Barb Keyes an.' uarwin, Pembroke, Barbara Fahncr and Doug, Owen Sound, Vickey from Orillia. John and Lisa Violette and John, Petawawa, Van and Laurie Tuckey and Luke, Tren- ton. Other relatives came from 1'„i t Stanley, London and Arkona. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sherwood (Ruby Minor) of Calgary and daughter Debbie, London visited Wednesday with George and Shirley, 'Tiernan. 21 and 22. The Wesley bulletin steward was Laura Dickenson and Granton bulle- tin -steward Lisa Humphrey. UCW Unit 3 will meet at the home of Jean Cook on May 3 at 8:30. Dr. Jim Gilchrist, who has been in Ethiopia with Camp Lon- don, will be the guest speaker. Flowers from the funeral of Les- lie. Moore were placed in the United Church by his family on Sunday morning. - _ Local Wintario grants 'Wintario recreation grants have been awarded to seven Huron Coun- ty communities, Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron announced recently on behalf of Ontario Minister -of Tour- ism and Recreation Hugh O'Neil. Under New Recreation Facility Capital Grants, the Town of Gode- rich will receive $40,000 to con- struct squash courts adjacent to the community centre. In addition, the Exeter Lions Club will receive a grant of S91,259 to construct a Youth Centre for use by young people in Exeter and other commu- nity organizations. "As communities grow and change, so do their recreation needs," Mr. O'Neil said. "These Wintario grants help ensure new and existing facilities are available to meet the changing needs, for the benefit of the entire community." Wintario Capital Conservation Grants have been awarded to five other communities. These grants help prolong ttie life of the facili- • ties, so that they can continue to provide quality service and help fos- ter the well-being of generations of their users. The following commu- nities will benefit from these funds: Howick Township: S4,267 to in- stall new drains and bottom floor to the. deep end of the Howick swim- ming pool and insuill a new liner. Tuckersmith Township: 513,067 for new roofing and siding for the Vanastra Recreation Centre. Township of Grey: S4,835 to ren- ovate the Cranbrook Hall to meet fire code regulations. Stephen Township: S5,429 to in- stall siding and roofing on the Dashwood Community Centre. • Town of Exeter: $38,325 for in-. sulation and metal cladding on the outside of the South Huron Recrea- tion Centre. • "Recreational faciT►ties are impor- tant centres of activity in our com- munity, and it is gratifying to see these funds coming into our riding to enhance these activities,” said Mr. Riddell. _ Spring fishing season Within the next few weeks mild spring weather will generate an in- crease in outdoor activities and re- new anglers' interests in local fish- ing opportunities: T -he first season of interest to anglers will be the April rainbow trout run. Rainbow may be angled in Lake Huron, the Bayfield River, below Highway 21 and in the Maitland River, below the CPR bridge in Goderich throughout the months of March and April. Inland water open for rainbow, brook and brown trout on April 30, 1988. The Port Albert Fishway will be operating through thc month of April, passing these migratory rain- bow over the dam and allowing them to head 30 miles upriver to spawn -in -cold -water -streams. The - fishway provides an unique oppor- tunity to see these spectacular fish which may reach up to 20 lbs. in weight. School groups may arrange a weekday visit to the fishway by contacting the Ministry of Natural Resources, Wingham Office. Staff will be available at Port Albert on weekends to provide the public with viewing opportunities. Throughout Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources is placing in- creased emphasis on the manage- ment of natural fish stocks. Conse- quently, there have been reductions in thc stocking of catchahle-sized fish which have been used in the past to provide artificial fishing op- portunities. In the spring of 1988, the only Wingham District ponds receiving catchablc-sized trout will be those located at Shakespeare, Fullarton and Morrison Dam. The Wingham Dam, Stapleton Tract, Hullett . Ponds and Tccs�tatcr Dam will not be stocked in 1988. --Ponds-located-on --the Maitland - Valtcy Conservation Authority properties at Falls Reserve, Donny- brook and Sunshine will not be stocked by M.N.R., but may be stocked -by the Authority. Interested anglers". should contact the M.V.C.A. for further information about their properties. The N-tinistrv's management of self-sustaining fists populations re- . lies on the protection of fish habitat and the enforcement -of regulations which permit the harvest of fish at levels consistent with the produc- tion capabilities of the resource. Considerable -efforts have -been tak=--- en in recent years to improve natu- ral fish production through stream. habitatimprovement programs. Consistent with the above ap- proach is the stocking of wild strains of fish to supplement natu- ral production. In 1988, about - 13,000 brook trout and 65,000 rainbow.trout fingerlings (2 inches in size) will be stocked in suitable coldwater habitat. The !petitions of these streams and further informa- tion on the Ministry's fisheries program is contained in anew an- gling brochure which has been re- leased by. the Wingham District Of -- fico. Copies will be available free upon request. All anglers between the ages of 18 and 65 arc reminded of their need to obtain a 1988 sport fishing licence before undertaking any an-" glints activities. - 'A' CHAMPS -- Marauders are the. A champions for the Stephen Township Rec Hockey League this season. Back row, left; Don Clarke (manager), Mark Cronyn, Rob Funston, Rick Funston, Tony Underhill, Mike Cronyn, Al Hartford. Front row, left; Perry Knee, Pete Wuerth, Eugene -Glavin, Bill Hodge, Mike Mills. Absent are Blair Hearn and Randy Funston. Photo by.Norm Hyde. STEPHEN 'B' CHAMPS -- CCAT Saints captured the B championship of the Stephen Township Rec Hockey League. Back row, left; Frank Funston (coach), Todd Jenkin, Greg Darlington, Brian Carruthers, Chuck Gardner, Perry Weber, Rob Funston (coach). Front row, left; Warren Jutzi, Glenn Jack, Joe Triest, Bruce Brolley, John Hel- liket, Brent Service, Harry Towle. Absent are; Jamie Convey, Pete Vanderwyst, Rich Vandenberk arid Rob Wright. Photo by Norm Hyde.