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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-02-25, Page 20Getting down and dirty Playing in the dirt. Grades 1 and 2 of Usborne Public School got their hands dirty Friday with a TVO Galaxy sci- ence language program. The students built ,a terrarium which they filled with grass seeds, worms, snails, shells, or whatever else they wanted to add. The galaxy program called for the students to create a habitat and watch it grow. Every other week the students are given an assign- ment from TVO, the students then fax, back TVO About their project. 'Last week the project was entitled "Pets." Shown here is eight-year-old Starr Davis adding the slimy part to the project. Service planned for Ash Wednesday By H. Davis Saintsbury correspondent .SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's held their Evening Prayer service. on Saturday at 7 p,m, with Margaret Carroll Ieadingahe ser- • vice. The Sunday Scho9l focus was • "Thinking about what holds us together". Crystal Davis assisted With the scripture readings. • A message was given hayed on the readings "God offers new Iife to all who receive", followed by the updated letter to The Right Reverend C. Rdbcrt Townshend on Iifc at St. Patrick's and his reply. given by Hazel Davis.. Ash• Wednesday service will be: held at 7 p.m. on February 25 with • The Rev, Stanley Jay officiating: • Sympathy and prayers go 10 the Cunningham families in the death of Rose's father this past week. Caleb and Corkin MacGillivray were guests on Saturday at a movie and pizza party with sevetal friends. hosted by Lyndsay Wettlaufcr of Lucan. . . • " Kimberley 'Kelley and Hazel Davis represented St. Patrick',s at the Great Chapter meeting Tuesday evening. at St. Paul:s Church. Stratford. I The Davis's attended the hockey - gamc. Saturday evening at the Exeter arena 10 watch their Godson Jason Daer playing with the New Hamburg Juvenile team against Exeter. • -• Several from St. Patrick's arc still sick with colds and flu. Pointto T'onder by Rev. Vernon Dean Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle ohnny, it's time for bed." Johnny doesn't seem to even hear as he plays with his toys. Five minutes later, "Johnny, I said 1 want you to go get ready for bed." Johnny half looks in the direction of this distant voice of au- thority: Ten minutes more go by, and now the decibel level .of the voice has increased. ''Johnny, if I have to tell you one more time to•get ready for bed, you're going to be grounded fora week." Another ten minutes and now a red-faced parent, totally exasperated, yells, "Johnny, get upstairs this minute."' Reluctantly and slowly, Johnny climbs the stairs toward the bedroom. What has just happened other than a rehearsal of the same routine night after night? According to world famous child psychologist, author and lecturer, Dr. James Dobson, Johnny has just be taught again that, mom or dad don't really mean what they say the first three times they say it. In other words, Johnny's behaviour of not responding has• just been reinforced. - Years ago when the first edition of Dr:, Dobson'S book, Dare to Discipline, hit the bookstands, I found it to be a simple no- nonsense approach to child discipline. Now, having my own children and some years of trying to help parents who have taught and reinforced many of the wrong lessons in their chil- dren, I find Dr. Dobson's approach not only a wonderful ap- proach -but also Biblical. I'M not implying I am a perfect par- ent. And don't get mewrong. I'm not advocating child abuse.' But instructing a child does; not need to become a high'volume catastrophic event. Simple clear in.sjructions'given once or twice with sirnpleappropriate repercussions for failure to 'comply seem to me to be what Solomon had in mind *itII his many words of wisdom on the subject. incidentally, Dare to Discipline has been reworked and is now the New Dare to Discipline by the same author. It's an easy read.' ' Now this is a point some parents may want to ponder. —r, Your Views Letters to the editor Hay'Swampfor sale? We, the people of Ontario, have1the oppor- tunity to reverse a ikerious decision...... „ Dear Editor: ' 1n todays•mail, 1 received a flyer from Clint Dalton advertising a farm of 138 acres behind_ tho Exeter Cemetery, for sale by.auction. This farm is part of what once. was and still is "The Hay -Swamp', a very important part of the control of water in the Ausahlc River System. • This property should he purchased by the province or the Ausahle- Bayficld Conservation Authority and planted with trees -or other vegeta- tion. Where on earth is the Conservation Authority. The Huron_ Planning Dept.. the politicians, and or the hundreds of people in.the area, that this project has not been the subject of ads, meetings and protests. We. the people of Ontario have .the opportunity lb reverse a seriousdeci- sion that was made years ago when this property was sold for and zoned for farming. As•the local paper you should have led the campaign to get it hack if the public domain. It's still not too late. • Yours truly - Laurie Mannell Grand Bend, Ontario Service pins awarded to UCW members 0 By Roberta Walker Grand Bend correspondent GRAND BEND The Immaculate Heart of Mary Council of the Catholic Women's League met on February 3 in the Parish Hall, Grand Bend. Nearly 30 mem- bers •attended• the meeting. chaired h) CWL president Josy Britton. Special guest was Gladys Dewey., - president -elect of thc London Diocesan Council, who belongs to St. Christopher's CWL in Forest. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of CWL pins to a numhcr of faithful members. Ten .year pins were awarded to 23 Grand Bend Council members, who have belonged to CWL for 10 or more years. Foray -year pins were awarded to Jean Mommerstecg, Anne Stokkermans and Elizabeth Relouw. A very special presenta- tion of the Maple Leaf Pin was earned by Anne Grootjens for her years of service on the CWI execu- tive and all her work with senior citizens at the Thedford Country Manor. After presenting the various awards. Gladys Dewey compli- mented the Council for their many years of hard work and faithful ser- vice for God and Canada. She also addressed several points of infor- mation and clarification on charita- ble donations that can he made through the London Diocesan Fund; how to establish a budget for your council; the use of a con- venor's handbook; writing report forms; leadership training; and a "Project Grow" demonstration as a possible event for Tater in '98. During the business meeting Josy Britton thanked a numhcr of member~ for.past services ren- ,dcrcd: to Jean Mommcrstecg "and women for pri vidiizg three funeral lunchcims: to Roberta Walker and choir for providing music for the Christmas Ecumencial hosted by our CWL, and for thc funeral mass- es: to Toni Vandepherk for making up .the Christmas .baskets for parishioners. Toni and her helpers have finished the quilt for the annu- al raffle, and there arc several items donated to choose from for second and third prizes. Members have supplied two afghans, a towel set and a decorated tree skirt, so the extra items can he used as addition- al fundraisers. Margrit Breuer. Organization Convenor, reported that nearly 60 members were paid up, including two new mcmbcrs.Thc names of two recently deceased members have been added to the CWL Memorial Cross in the Parish Hall. Thank you notes for donations were received from "Survivors of Sexual Assault". Esk-Omi Missions of Canada's North, and the spon- sored family from Save -A -Family ;ndia. 1t was decided. to make a donation to Teresa Patch, for her trip to Costa Rica through "Youth Challenge International" to work with the poor. Members are encouraged to attend the World Day of Prayer ser- vice on March 6 'at 2 p.m. in the Calvary United Church of Dashwood. The annual Parish Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for March 29. The London Diocesan Convention will he April 27-29 in London. and once again. members arc encouraged to attend. Josy Britton gave a report on the Regional CWL president's meet- ings. The next meeting will he March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Church news , The next CWL meeting will be March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. C The annual World Day of brayer service will he held at Dashwood Calvary United church on March 6 at 2 p.m. All women are invited. Ash Wednesday, February 25, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, with a Mass at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. During Lent, there will be a Mass on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Congratulations to Elizabeth Victoria Miller, infant daughter of Stephen and Lynn Anne Miller, who was baptized into the Catholic community on Sunday. Her Godparents are Bob and Trudy Smith. Choir practices for the Easter season will begin shortly: each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for the Adult Choir, starting February 26; each, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for the children's choir, probably starting March 4. Young musicians are also welcome to join the celebration of the Easter Liturgy. Please call Roberta Walker at 238-2471 or Sylvia Struyf at 1-519-296-5303 for further information. A Times -Advocate, February 25, 1998 Page 19 ( 1 *From the Principals desk By. Deb Homuth South Huron District High School. Wh‘trweek! South Huron Midget Girls' Volleyball, coached by Phil Conley, captured the Huron Perth title. The ExeterA Girls' Curling Team, coached by Janice Shore and volunteers Bill Urquhart and Les Hills, move on to the School Girls' Championship in Gannanogue, Ontario. At our Recognition Assembly today, we hon- oured all of the winter season's competitors includ- ing three boys basketball teams, three girls volley. ball teams, three curling teams, Reach for the Top, Chess Club, and SHDHS's Sears Drama Festival entry of "Blood Relations". One special young man, Chris-Rowcliffe, .was recognized for his• achievement in our Special Co-operative Education Program. Ail these young women and men shared some things in common. First, they all made a commitment._Second, they strived to achieve their personal best, and third, they did what they did representing their school. What they took away with them from these experiences had far more to do with life than just a game, a match, a drama pro- duction or a work placement. These young people learned about the powerof choice. In other words, you can accomplish whatever you want to with the right ambition,. focus and -desire. Extra -curricular activities at school are a great way to come face to face with that powerful life lesson. lt's important to take,timc to recognize their achievements. It's important for all of us to remember how much control we really do have. - i Deb Homuth WI meet in Granton The roll call was an- swered with blues chas- ers. By Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent GRANTON - Sympathy from the Grantonscommunity is extended to the family of Evelyn O'Shea who, died at the McCormick Home in London on February 17. The fu- neral mass was held at St, Patrick's Church, Lucan on Saturday. 'At the Granton United Church on, February 22 Paster- Normalic Voakes 'entitled her sermon 'Un- veiled Glory'. During the service new hymn books Were dedicated. ' At St. Pauls Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sunday, Rev. Glenda, Meakin celebrated the Holy -Eu- charist and her message was about being aware of God in one's life. The-- lessons were read by Bill Schaefer and the minister. Granton WI Norah Wisscl was the hostess for the Granton Womens institute on Tucsday afternoon, Fehruary 17 when the topic was Public Rela- tions. The roll call was answered with blues chasers. Muriel Lewis chaired the meeting and opened with a reading 'The power -of a smile'. Business includ- ed a repori of the new North West district planning meeting for die an- nual meeting :and a donation was made to the Granton 4H club. The remaining time was spent playing euchre with Nora and Alma -Nichol- , son in charge. Prizes for high score, lone hands and low score were 1 awardcd to Elsie Dann, Muriel Lewis add Nora Wisscl. A social time was then enjoyed over tast\ treats served, by 'the hostess. Stag& i�� Steve Pfaff & Lisa Little H ' N Sat., Feb. 28 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. ►. Lucan Community Centre Lunch provided. 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