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Times Advocate, 1991-04-10, Page 23Cf) MMJIMTY Times -Advocate, April 10, 1991 Page 23 Religion making a comeback CLINTON - Religious education will be making its way back into Huron County public schools with two provisions: it must not be in - doctrinal and it must not give su- premacy to any particular faith. The Huron County Board of Ed- ucation passed a motion put forth by Education Committee represen- tative Audry McClennan Monday, which will implement up to 60 minutes of religious education for Grades 1-8 over the next three years. Currently, there are two county schools which provide some form of religious teachings. Director Bob Allan also in- formed the trustees clergy would no longer teach on a regular basis beginning June 30, 1991. McClennan said religious cours- es will focus on a variety of faiths found throughout the world. The religious programs can ei- ther be set at the beginning or end of each day's curriculum and any student can opt out of the courses with parental consent. In senior levels, students can take optional religion credit cows - es under the History and Contin- ued Studies section of choices. The board can offer indoctrinal religious courses, but only after - school hours. Trustee Norm Pickell also sug- gested that only "local" people be allowed to come in to teach indoc- trinal courses to avoid confusion among community residents and the board responded positively rec- ommendation. Dessert euchre held in Granton • Science Fair winners McCurdy Public School selected these winners from its grade 7 and 8 science projects. In front are Terry Price and Josh Bailey who experimented with soil conservation. Behind is- Gord Wood who tested laundry detergent. At back is first place winner Brent Gibson who built a hurri- cane generator. Friendship circle meets By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - The Hensall United Church Friendship Circle met on April 1 at 8 p.m. Chairperson Kay Elder welcomed the members on this snowy eve- ning, by reading a poem called Take Time. ,Hazel Corbeu reported some cookbooks are still available from Janine Corbett and Bill Gibson, Mary Brintnell gave the treasurers report and reminded the group of the Beef Supper at the church on April 17 with two sitting, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. An Easter message was given by Shirley McAllister based on The Winds of Resurrection by former church moderator Rev. Sang Chui Lee. The highlight of the meeting was a taped message on Make Your Own Sunshine by Ethel Sexton, a former Couon Queen from Texas. It was a humorous look at ourselves telling us to emphasize the positive aspects of life. The key words are acceptance, attitude and action. After thanking those who helped with the meeting, the Mizpah bene- diction was repeated and a flower contest attempted while Dorothy Parker and Beatrice Richardson prepared a delicious lunch. In shuffleboard Alice Thiel scored 470, followed by George Dowson with a score of 419, and Helen McKay with a score of 362. Ellen Coutts scored 343, Dave Kyle scored.. 294, and Pearl McKnight scored 282. Coming events There will be a Beef Supper at Hensall United church next Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 and 6:30 settings. Advance tickets only. Please call 262-2304. Adults $8.00, 5-12 years $4.00. All this week April 8 to April 12 Hensall Public School is holding The Great Owl Book Fair. Books will be available for the youngest children right up to the oldest chil- dren. There will even be books that some parents might be interested in purchasing. For more information about the book fair call the school at 262-2833. Queensway news HENSALL - With the beautiful spring weather beckoning, residents are itching to take part in planned outings. Many enjoyed our trip to the Harmony Kings Concert in Sea - forth on Saturday, April 6. Rev. Gaskin of Hensall Presby- terian Church along with Harry Smith and Bob Bell assisting gave a beautiful Communion service for Easter. Residents also benefited from an Easter program presented by Irvin Ammoraal and his daughters Nao- mi, and Jolande. Supper Club Members produced delicious Blueberry Pancakes, sau- sage, and applesauce Thursday eve- ning. Everyone finds that we linger much longer over that second cup of tea at supper club. It could be we just enjoy the tea and each others By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Several ladies from the Granton W.Y. attended a dessert euchre sponsored by Clandeboye W.I. at St. James Parish Hall on Tuesday, April 2. The Anglican bible study group met at the home of Nadine Bedell on Wednesday, April 3. The smorgasbord supper spon- sored by Unit five of the U.C.W. was well -attended at the United Church on Wednesday, April 3. Murray Mitchell of St. Marys gave a very informative commen- tary with pictures of his time spent in Nicaragua last September when he went with a group to help build a house and generally improve the living conditions of the people there. At the St. Thomas' Anglican church on Sunday,April 7, Rev. Be- verley Wheeler's message was about the doubts and fears of the apostles following the Resurrection and the strength they received through the Holy Spirit. The lessons were read by Ken Bcatson and David Hughesman of London. A time of fellowship fol- lowed the service. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon Post - Resurrection Appearances Part 1 - Thomas, based on the lessons from Acts 4 and John 20. The theme for the children's time was Ups and Downs. Please note that at the United Church next Sunday, April 14 there will be a combined service for Granton and Wesley at 11 a.m. U.C.W. The Unit one meeting was can- celled last Thursday due to circum- stances. Unit 2 met on Thursday evening, April 4 at the United Church. Julie Riddell presided and led the busi- ness. Nancy Mills was in charge of the program when the guestspeaker was William Birnie of London on the subject of Landscaping. Lawn care, perennials and their best loca- tions, fertilizers and spring care in general were dealt with by the speaker. Numerous prizes relating to the topic were given out. Re- freshments were served by Cathie Jones. Unit three met on Tuesday, April 2 at the home of Marion Thomson. President April Bryan welcomed everyone and read a poem A Per- fect Day (a typical day in Grand- mother's time). The general meeting on April 9 and the Regional Rally at Granton on April 24 were announced. Jean Cook opened the program with a poem Spring, A New Begin- ning. Marion Thomson read a story about a mother's reflections of a farm kid coming of age. A discus- sion followed on the advantages and disadvantages of children being raised on the farm. It was conclud- ed that the country is best. A fun time was then enjoyed with a few games of court whist when the high score prize was won by Joan Hayden and the low score by Elizabeth Garrett. Helen Burnett, Marguerite Garrett and the hostess served lunch. Unit four met at Elsie Dann's home on Thursday evening, April 4. The leader Marilyn Humphrey read the lesson from Luke 9 and a poem "The Good Folk", followed by prayer. The regional rally and general meeting were discussed during the business. Mrs. Dann convened the program when she read about a cautionary Parable and the story of the hymn Amazing Grace. An Easter story by Padre Young, an Easter poem and prayer brought the meeting to a close. Verde Tate and the hostess served lunch. company, or, could it be we're re- luctant to start that stack of dishes? Either way, everyone does have fun. The Thursday -night movie, a doc- umentary about tigers, was enjoyed by everyone who attended. Queensway's volunteer auxiliary met Tuesday morning Plans will soon be underway for Queensway's participation in Hensall's Yard Sale in May. Coming events On April 11 the Beavers will vis- it; April 12 is the trip to Garden Brother* Circus, London; April 17 the Fellowship Singers will be here; April 19 Geri Fashions arc coming. other's time program o continue Tuesday - r By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - The Mother's Time gram will be held again on Tuesday, April 16 beginning at 9:15 a.m. Special speaker will be Darlene McKee who will talk on the benefits of massage therapy. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a potluck lunch which is being held at the Mennonite Church hall. Senior diners Zurich Senior Diners met Wednesday with Tammy Antaya welcoming the visitors. Door prizes were won by Leila Becker and Mattie Smith. Gertie Fleis- chauer read a poem and guest speaker was Cheryl Feagan who spoke on stress and relaxation. Personals Congratulations to Steve Miller and Lynn Haygarth who were married on Saturday at the Immac- ulate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend followed by a recep- tion at the community centre in Dashwood. Congratulations to Ray and Kar- en Mathonia on the arrival of Kris- tyn, who was bom Saturday, and to Bill and Shirley Janke Monday's ar- rival of Candice Natisha. Michael Lee Wilder, son of Lio- nel and Vicki, was baptized on Sunday at St. Boniface Church by Father Peter Hayes. Birthday wishes are extended to Bob Hay, Melinda Gelinas and also to Brittany Eybergen. Best wishes for a speedy recov- ery are extended to Jody and Che- ryl Durand who are patients in Uni- versity Hospital due to a car accident Saturday night. Also, cwisks wishesgo out to --Ruby Neeb who is confined trr1:"- D a s hwo o d by Bernice Boyle home due to illness and recuperat- ing from pneumonia. May we offer sincere sympathy to the family of Susie Kipfer, of the Rest Home, who passed away Sun- day. Elroy and Myraline Desjardine are home after spending the winter months in Yuma, Arizona, as are Earl and Doreen Oesch who have been in Florida since Christmas. Once again I took my annual Easter trip, this time travelling to Kitchener to visit my daughter Car- rie and her family, as well as Aunt Catherine Sweeney. Carrie and 1 spent Wednesday in Toronto where we called upon my daughter Beth, who attends university there. We travelled to Queen's Park where we had front row gallery seats for a session, thanks to MPP Paul Klopp. Busy weekend at Bend United Grand Bend Organ prelude music morning at brand BencrUnited, was He Lives, played by Idella Gabel. Pastor Colin Stovers sermon top- ic was "Seeing is believing". This was visibly demonstrated by Colin, for the children, when he took a small sheet of paper, and by special cutting with scissors it evolved into one piece that encircled his body. Scriptures from John 20: 19-31 and 1 John 1 1;2:2, were read by Zoie Raithby. Daffodils at church were donated by the Grand Bend Couples Club, with all proceeds going to the Lambton Unit of the Canadian Can- cer Society. As we left church, each person was handed a daffodil by Sunday School children. Choir se- lection was His name is wonderful. Golden Age meeting Thirty-eight were out last Wed- nesday afternoon to the Legion Hall for the Golden Age April meeting. President Ron Dann chaired the meeting. The May meeting will feature a supper at 5:30 followed by a dance at the Legion to welcome home the Snowbird members. This dinner is also a thank you and ap- predation to the Legion for all they have done for the Golden Agars.. Business items dealt with includ- ed plans fora garage sale to be held st the Legion, Sunday May 19, at 9 a.m. It was decided to host the first Re- gional Senior games in August. A $50.00 donation was made to Grand Bend Horticulture Society. The spring rally for Zone 8 will be held the Dungannon Agricultural Hall April 16, with registration at 9:30 a.m. The United Senior Citizens of Ontario will hold their annual con- vention in Kingstron in August. Huronview will be hosting dinner and program for seniors on the dates of June 4, 7, 11 12 and 18. The next seniors euchre party will be at the Legion April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Dorothy Cutting's group were in charge of program,and lunch. Read- ings were given by Elda Adams and Annie Morenz. Nola Taylor had an interesting contest on scrambled words bird game. Games of shuffleboard, cards tutu crokinole were played, followed by lunch refreshments. Bible study Fifteen ladies were out Tuesday morning to Bible study and coffee hour at Sauble Court. Jan Kobe led the hymn sing and Elizabeth Adams was discussion leader. From Faith in Action, we stud- ied James 1: 19-287. James tells us that the source of spiritual blessing is in hearing and obeying the Word of God, which is another way of saying putting "Faith in Action." We all signed a get well card to Vera Brown, a long time member who -is presently in Victoria hospi- tal, London. Clandeboye By Jean Hodgins CLANDEBOYE - The dessen euchre party sponsored by the Clandeboye Women's institute was a great success. Everyone enjoyed the calorie loaded, visually appealing, deli- cious desserts. There was some left over, so several take-home plates were made up and sold for $2 each, helping to boost the fund. DASHWOOD - The April third meeting opened with a minute of si- lence for a deceased member Verna Becker, followed by a poem "At The Gateway" read by Martha Wei- gand. The roll call was answered by members paying dues. Martha Weigand then reported on Eleven tables were in play for the euchre. Prizes went to; ladies high - Ei- kern Pullman; men's high - Marjo- rie Steeper (playing a man's card); lone hands - Nora Wissell and har- ry Noels; low scores - Mabel Need- ham and Evan Hodgins, and the lucky cup was won by Liz Conlin. Door prizes were won by Jean Miller, Marian Noels and Helen Mcbonald. the Board meeting held in Hensall that afternoon. Election Past President Martha Weigand; President Katharine Becker; 1st vice Florence Marten; Secretary Kathryn Keller; Assistant Alice Tiernan; Treasurer Sherrie Ed- wards. Don't let April get to you. CENTRALIA COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION Cars end Health Essentials of Kora** Hooves 2 Saturdays - April 20 & 27, 1991 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration fee: $50 instructor: Peter Tichbourne This course includes two days of instruction and demonstration in- tended for horse stable owners and managers, recreational riders and beginning trainers. 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