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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-05-27, Page 1114,1111 11M -AtIV s, Mey 27, 1992 Piel) 11 Renovated library opens at CCAT By Michelle Ellison T -A Staff CENTRALIA - Studsota, amb- ers. alumni and the ammiimity wore all present on Saturday for the 25th anniversary celebrations of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. The assembly of peo- ple witnessed memorable events such as the official opening of the newly renovated library and an ar- boretum as well as enjoyed a varie- ty of activities all afternoon. Director of the college, Kathy Bi- ondi was pleased with the turnout for the event and said, "The main objective (of today) is to provide another opportunity for the com- munity .to visit us and to celebrate the 25th anniversary." Member of provincial parliament for Huron and graduate of the col- lege, Paul Klopp, was present for the reopening of the library. He commented on the importance ,of education to all generations and mentioned some personal experi- ences from his time as a student. "When I came to Centralia Col- lege, I finally._ grew up and real- ized what education meant and I embraced it," said Klopp. The library's innovative comput- er cataloguing software system is _connected to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's library in Toronto and five other agriculture college libraries, giving the college access to resources across the prov- ince. The official opening of the arbo- retum, a botanical garden used for scientific and educational purposes, was also a highlight of the day. Bi - Huron M.P.P. Paul Klopp was on hand for the official re- opening of the Centralia College Library at the 25th anniver- sary celebrations. The college graduate opened the library by signing out the first book. ondi said the arboretum is really a futuristic project because some of the trees are only a few feet high. "It was planted for the next gen- eration," she said. Much of the fau- na is unique and indigenous such as dwarf conifers, nut trees and flow- ering trees. The area also houses a gazebo and picnic spot which Sat- urday's guests were invited to ex- plore at their leisure. The afternoon was filled with en- tertainment by the Funbuskers from London. The clowns, also referred to as street entertainers, were on hand for face painting, mime and magic for the youngsters while mu- sic was provided by acappella sing- ers, the 4Shadows and old time mu- sic by the Doug Lewis Band. The McQuaid Sisters performed their fiddling and step dancing talents as well. Skippers at Hensel! Public School have tallied their pledges after their recent skipathon to boast over $2,000. Proceeds are passed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Here, Kns Leppington (left), and Julie Rooseboom (right) present a cheque to Joan Huggins, area co-ordinator for the Huron -Perth chapter. The largest single donation came from grade five student Mark Hubert, who raised over $100. Community meeting in Hensall to focus on youth problems HENSALL - The Exeter OPP are sponsoring a community meeting Thursday evening in Hensall, bringing together nine social agen- cies, including the Children's Aid Society and the Board of Educa- tion. The aim of the meeting is to address some of the concerns par- ents have expressed about the youth in the community. While police are unwilling to tar- get Hensall's teenagers as a source of trouble, they do conceed there have been problems in the village in recent months, possibly due to a lack of youth -related activities. "The Hensall parents have shown some concern," explained constable Ray Jack, saying that the meeting had been set up as a project of the Community Oriented Policing pro- gram (COP). The meeting will be at the Hen- sall Legion and is slated to be only two hours long, starting at 7 p.m. Granton Women's Institute holds agricultural meeting GRANTON - Florence Bryan was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute meeting last Tuesday evening. The topic was ag- riculture and the roll call was an- swered by naming a country start- ing with the fust initial of your name. The program Convener Florence McRobert read an article on Os- trich Farming as experienced by Wes Thomas of Wyoming. McRo- berts also read about "Making eggs fun again," the results of a sympo- sium held recently at Banff. - A humorous reading entitled the "First Time" on milking a cow for the first time concluded the pro- gram. The president Muriel Lewis opened with a reading on Summer. During the business, it was decided to plant canna bulbs at the Ceno- taph, an invitation to the 411 club Achievement night on June 4, was read, and bus trips were discussed. The delegates Florence Bryan, Florence McRobert and Muriel Lewis reported on the recent dis- trict annual. Everyone sang "In the good old summertime.' Many Local people attended the beef barbecue at the Kirkton Com- munity Centre on Sunday evening. At the Si Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, the Reverend Stephen Emery's message was the Assurance of God's Promise through faith and trust. Olive (K.) Hodgins read the lessons. The anniversary service at Si Patrick's church, Saintsbury at 10:30 a.m. will be the only service in the parish next Sunday May 31. At the Granton United Church on Sunday the guest speaker was Bev Rabbets of St. Marys. His sermon was about changes - are we pre- pared to face them? The lesson was taken from Malachi 3. The anthem "Where no one stands alone" was sung by the choir. Granton 411 clubs The Granton 41-1 club So 'N Sews held their fifth meeting on Thurs- day, at the Beatson home. After commencing with the 4H pledge led by president Charlotte Mcllhargey, the roll call required each member to share the progress made on her sewing project and problems encountered. Care labels were discussed and explained in detail. Leader Deanna Beatson demonstrated how to sew on a button forming a thread shank. Afterwards, the members made button samples to be mounted in their project manuals. For the re- mainder of the meeting, members were free to work on their serving projects or complete a sewing cross- wond puzzle. The final meeting for this project will be held on May 28 at the Beat - son home. On May 15, the Granton Greeners #3 41-1 club met at the Bryan home. After opening with the 41-1 pledge, the leader Margaret Bryan talked with the girls about the achievement night at the Anglican Church in Granton on June 4. They also had a quiz about special uses of indoor plants. Leader Margaret then showed them how to plant a cacti garden. ,,After bursting a balloon they an- swered the questions on previous meetings which were contained in- side, and continued with another quiz on "By any other name a flow- er", example Policy's girlfriend Pe- tunia. Hensall offers lots of bargains By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - This Saturday, May 30 is Hensall's Village Yard Sale. If you're looking for a bargain, you'll be sure to find one. Coming events Air Force Asthma Program new date is Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. The program has four main themes: What is asthma? Triggers of asth- ma, Treatment of asthma and Cop- ing with athsma. Call Hensall Public School at 262-2833 if you plant to attend. The Hensall Spring Fair will be held June 12 and 13 with the theme Focus on Beef. Three Links The Three Links Seniors met last Tuesday with 16 members and one visitor present. President Irene Blackwell wel- comed everyone and read a poem called "Time". It was moved and seconded that the same officers stay on for another year. Isobel Ro- gerson, Gertie Moir and Evelyn Flynn look after the bake sale on May 30. The Three Links Seniors will be competing in the Tri -County Games June 23 and 24 in Si Mar- ys. Areas of competition include cribbage, euchre and shuffleboard Card winners were: Evelyn McReath and Dorothy Brintnell; lone hands Evelyn Flynn. Hostess- es were Sadie Hay, Pearl McKnight and Anita Bengough. Queensway news HENSALL - Rev. Van Demeer of Exeter Christian Reformed Church led Queensway's Worship Service last Tuesday, with Marg Coates as pianist. Visitors from the Christian Reformed Church were also welcomed. Fun and Fitness started Tuesday. May 28 - 7 p.m. birthday pay with entertainment by Dewolfe , Family. May 30 - 6 a.m. till ? Yard Sale. June 1 - 10 a.m. Volunteer Auxiliary meeting. If anyone has any good used items to donate to the yard sale, the residents would welcome them. All proceeds go to resident council. 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