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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-03-29, Page 22Page 224) Times -Advocate, March 29, 1989 • Easter activities for children By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The last few weekends have been busy at the Lambton Heritage Museum. Over 900 people have visited the mu- seum in search of information about the swans and the birds of the Tamarack Rehabilitation Centre. The swans have been elusive this year, but estimates place their num- bers at about 2000. The main problem is the lack of water in the fields where they nor- mally stay during their migration. Some flocks are far back in the bog area near Thedford, but most are staying out on the lake, briefly fly- ing over to the Bog fields to feed. There are even reports of a re- sourceful flock of 500 swans in a field near Stratford! A large number have left the area over the weekend, with a fresh east wind. Visitors to the museum enjoyed the exhibits of other birds as well. The fust weekend, Ross Snider, of the Temarack Rehabilitation Cen- tre had a display of hawks, owls; and other raptors. These birds had been injured and were treated so they could be returned to the wild. Following his Sunday show, Snid- er set a few of the birds free, com- pletely recovered, to resume their life in nature's world. On the second weekend, Jackie Schottroff of Grand Bend provided visitors with a lecture and 'display on hunting with a hawk, the an- cient and kingly sport of 'falconry. She flies a beautiful Harris Hawk, which she has trained to hunt - a study in the grace, skill and feroci- ty of one of Nature's remarkable -o. Naturalist Alf Rider was also on hand, to provide a waterfowl identi- fication film and a lecture. It was an interesting and informative weekend for all visitors. Last Saturday morning, the crowds came for something else, the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the museum. The weathlr was warm and sunny for the 400 children and 200 adults, who enjoyed the spe- cial day, sponsored by the Sauble- Port Franks Optimists Club. The Easter bunny hopped around as children scurried about the mu- seum grounds, locating the eggs, Last euchre of the season By MRS. HUGH MORENZ SHIPKA - The last euchre for this season was held Wednesday evening at Shipka Community Centre. Winners were: ladies high - a tie between Annie Finkbeiner, Zurich and Aldene Wolfe, Dashwood, won by Aldene; ladies low Martha Wei- gand, Dashwood; mens high Allan Pfaff, Crediton; mens low Andy Volk, Shipka; most lone hands - a tie between Annie Finkbeiner and Don Fraser, won by Don. The far south group were in charge of lunch refreshments. The members of Shipka Commu- nity Centre wish to thank all those who came to participate in the euch- re parties and hope to see you again next season. Easter visitors Mrs. AnnieZielman and several members of her family and grand- children, attended the Janzen family Easter gathering, held Good Friday at Erich and Kaethe Freiter's in Dashwood. More than 30 arrived, :oming from London, Exeter, Zu- rich, Dashwood and Leamington. With Don and Elizabeth Adams, and Clark were Brock and Dianne Adams, Andrew, Dean and Colin and Mark Adams, all of London. Hugh and I visited an afternoon last week with my sister and her husband, Mary and Art Finlayson of Seaforth. Art is recuperating from a massive heart attack he had in De- cember. On Good Friday we were dinner guests in London with our son Bill and his friend. Personals "Happy Birthday" wishes to Dor- othy Fenner this week. Get well wishes from this com- munity are expressed to Orilla Bak- er, in St. Joseph's hospital, and Ce- cil Desjardine who is in University Hospital. The lovely white swans have been sighted at their stop over place, south west of Greenway, this past week, on their way north. Congratulations to Ferman and Leota Snyder on the arrival of their seventh grandchild. A boy, Steven Lioness donate $6,00O By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Grand Bend Lioness Club held their monthly meeting on March 23 at Oakwood Inn. There was a Tupper- ware demonstration during the meeting. The Lioness donated $6000 toward a new defibrillator for the Grand Bend Medical Centre. Plans were made for the upcom- ing Lioness Fashion Show on April 22, to be held at 1:30 p.m. at Oakwood Inn. Tickets are on sale from any Lioness member for $8.00. Plans are also being made for a Casino Night on May 6, to be fi- nalized later. The next executive meeting will be at the home of Lionesss Joyce Morden. KINDERGARTEN in - • Alan, was born last Thursday to Es- ther and Ric Storey, London. This is a brother for Scott. Some ladies from this area attend- ed the Easter Ecumenical, held at St.. John's Anglican Church last Tuesday evening at Grand Bend. Other churches participating in the program were Greenway United,.Im- maculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Church of God and Grand Bend United. Yvonne Reynolds, of Kippen, was guest speaker. A number of folks from here at- tended the combined Good Friday church service held at Grand Bend United Church, with members from Greenway United, St. Johns Angli- can and Church of God. Rev. Stan Desjardine assisted Rev. Teddy Smits to conduct the service. Woolettes learn to block, press ZURICI'I - On March 20, in the Town Hall at Zurich, the Woolettes gathered to learn some more knit- ting! We learned to press wool, which is called blocking. We start- ed a tension swatch and talked about our projects. As a learning experience and some fun, our junior leader, Margy Hartman, led us in a game of "Family Feud". The two teams challenged each other in a "Wooly Words Search". Refreshments were brought by Margy Hartman and Bridget Groot. The next meeting is on March 27 at the Town Hall in Zurich. Press reporter Joanne Regier at Lambton Heritage Museum About 100 kids entered the Eas- ter bonnet contest, creating some pretty wild chapeaux! Whipple 1 which they got to decorate. There were even a few special "money" eggs as surprises. Tree Stables provided hay rides for everyone, the perfect ending to a perfect day. NO PROBLEM, IT'LL BE READY TO MOVE IN ON SATURDAY ...TRUST ME! 111+UIIIiIPIIII.EillI "I; Anyone who has ever had a house built in the traditional way knows the horrors that can occur. Cost overruns, labour shortages, sloppy workmanship, and materials being battered by the elements. It can turn your dream house into a night- mare. Royal Homes has a better way. Your house Is custom designed to your specifications, then built in our factory. 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Through learning centres, group activities and a variety of integrated learning experiences, the child manipulates and experiences his world. r 1 t � COMM TI ., SIS "Ita 4441.111111111111111 Through communications, the child develops the knowledge and skills to understand and ex- press ideas through w,J aairaiimitmmet; t,.., symbols. Experiences promoting problem solv- ing and decision making skills, fostered through the child's natural curiosity, wilt provide a .•develop independence and self-confi- dence. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Parents of children who were born in 1984 should contact their nearest elementary school as soon as possible. Re- gistration for Kindergarten will begin shortly. Registration will be completed by April 28. The quality of your child's introduction to school depends, in part, on the planning which complete registration makes possible. "Lambton County Public Education - in the tradkion of yesterday - in touch with today, - in trust for tomorrow!" Bill Steadman A.R. Wells, Chairman of the Board Director of Education. d4.: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES treAr Through the arts, the child is encouraged to explore, to manipulate, to rearrange, to respond and to react to materials, experiences and the surroundings. The child's creative responses to open-ended challenges will provide a means to develop confidence and self-esteem. THE ARTS ******SCHOOLS***** . LAMBTON NORTH Aberarder Erleine Parker -McEwen 899.2217 Bosanquet Ron Mansfield 2964882 Cathcart Allan Cole 5421151 CNA' Rob Ai VttorS, .,,x....41,2.2131 Errol Road James McArthur 5425341 Forest Central George Bice 7162731. ...---7165761 Grand Bend Norm MacPherson 231-2011 King George VI Mev Davis 344.2842 Kinnaird Bruce Catton 7864411 Lakeroad Gene Martin 5421771 Roesdai. ,inwA.rt AAr.i?u.. 7,4:' 4'A7 t I By observing the environment, both natural and man- made,. the child comes to understand the integral parts of the total environment. First-hand investigations and learning opportunities encourage the child to extend personal questions and interests. LAMBTON CENTRAL Brigdin Bob Hext Brooke-Alvkaton John Lennon Dawn Sandra Papineau East Sombre Dennis Beach Euphemia Gerald Durfy Hillcrest Bill Shepherd Lambton Centennial Fred Moss 0.E.11 Petrol@ Alien Partridge Riverview Miriam Glew South Plympton Wilbert Lindsay Warwick Betty Fitchett Watford Colin Watson Wyoming Syd Fletcher 104-1125 1116211 112-0036 114-1711 115.2120 112-2210 112-0135 12-2123 1124111 14¢3141 1766530 1712311 M63241 LAMBTON SOUTH Bridgeview Ted Dunham 337-3216 Bright's Grove Ken Cowan . .1114214 Stmt &ace Fisher 112.1111. Canted. Central Neil Campbell 3371012' r r -11 th--_-0 NNW �+ri�ti =row 'iti�++r�/rtltiam� 1115 Bit Hary Manorial Gary Grant 344.1131 High Park Tom Rompf 3324474 HiM Street Don Smith 002-1145 Johnston Mem. Jim Boyes 344.7531 lanedowne Dave McPhail 331-2111 London Reed Bob LOMerkilir. 3444111 Mooretowrrr Courtripht Robert McGee 117.2131 Murray Street Jim Whitson 102.1111 Parkview Jim Hodgins 3444622 tl.E.11 Sarnia Art White 3444141 TOUCHING TOMORROW, TODAY • •