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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-02-10, Page 291 Wednesday, February 10, 1999 „fr 4 Exec/ 29 Arthur Day at EPS Legion donates money to `Jesse's Journey' Grade 1 students at Exeter Public School took some time out from their normal classes last Friday to work on some activities involving one of their favourite characters,Arthur.As well as dressing up, students baked their own Arthur cookies and made Arthur crafts. Pictured in front from left are Connor Brintnell and Mikayla Keller; in back from left are Jayjnee Heywood and Blake Irons. By Liz HENSALLC RE ENI HENSALL - At Hensall United Church on Sunday, Pirie Mitchell conducted the service with a mes- sage entitled "A Little Goes a Long Way". Chuck Mallette was the organist. Dorothy Corbett was the greeter with Pat and Peter Pryde receiving the offering. Christine Pryde lit a candle. There will be a Shrove Tuesday pancake luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. School children are wel- come. At Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Tracy Bahro conducted the service. Her message was enti- tled "Getting It Right for All the Wrong Reasons". Joyce Pepper was the organist. Bob Bell and Harry Smith received the offering. The Huron County Pork Producers have a program for farmers and their families who are under stress to talk to a councillor free of charge. For more informa- tion call the Hensall United Church office. The annual meeting of Hensall United Church will be held on February 14 after the church ser- vice. A potluck lunch will -be served before the meeting. A special wel- come went to Allison Mitchell who attended the morning service. The Hensall and District Horticultural Society will hold their annual meeting on February 15 at the Queensway Nursing Home, beginning at 7:30 p.m. It will include a swearing-in of the new executive, a preview of the coming year and an opportunity for mem- bers to sign up for the committee of Ausable River petition lives HAY TWP. — The on -again, off -again Ausable River drainage petition lives oat more. The -petition to provide an adequate channel for the Ausable River in Stephen and Hay Townships was sub- mitted to the Hay Twp. office on Jan. 15. This is the third time the petition has been submitted to the township. This time around, the petition is valid because it has signatures of more than 50 per cent of the required number of properties. The first time the petition was submit- ted, it was declared invalid because it did not have enough valid signatures. The second time it was submitted, it became invalid when the Town of Exeter withdrew its support. Proponents want to reduce flooding and erosion along the river by removing obstructions in Hay Swamp. Hay Twp. Clerk -Treasurer Janisse Zimmerman said a meeting will be held when more details are worked out. their choice. The P.C.W. of Hensall Carmel Presbyterian Church met Monday evening with new president Bev Moir presiding. The minutes were read by Marg Varley and Marilyn Campbell conducted the worship service. Varley and Moir served lunch. Property owners in the village of Hensall are reminded that the first interim installment of property taxes are due and payable at the Municipal Office on February 15. A reminder also, that due to Bill 79, notices have not yet been issued to some tax classes (i.e. industrial, commercial and multi -residential). Dog and cat tags are available at the Hensall Municipal Office. Tags must be purchased by March 15 to avoid a $15 late payment charge. The Hensall Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting was held on February 3 in the Legion hall. President Iva Reid presided. Members donated $50 towards "Jessie's Journey". The Auxiliary is holding Bingo games each Monday for the month of March at Queensway Nursing Home. They are also putting on a Valentine's party for Queensway residents on February 14. One team is going to a bowling tournament in Goderich on May 8. Banquets that are coming up for the next few months were dis- cussed. Plans are being made for the 50th Anniversary of the Auxiliary in October 1999. The Friendship Circle of Hensall United Church met on February 1 at Hensall United Church in the church parlour. Kay Mock presided. Helen Maclean used "Love" for her devotional theme. She read a story entitled "Have a Heart of Gold." Each member received a golden paper heart. Belva Fuss accompanied the hyThe mns. World's Day of Prayer will be held on March 5 at 2 p.m. in Hensall United. Church. All the women of the community are invit- ed to attend. It was decided to collect pennies and other coins in a watering can for the Ethiopian Ziquala Project. The roll call was answered by 10 members who each told something they loved to do in their youth, but they don't do anymore. Kay Mock showed a video entitled "Can We Love Practically Everyone?" A short discussion followed. Beatrice Richardson and Mock served a Valentine dessert and a time of fel- lowship was enjoyed. The next Hensall and Area Community Drop In will be held February 18 at the Hensall United Church. The day begins with foot care at 10 a.m. Contact Marg Cole at 262-2304 if you are interested in scheduling an appointment. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Following lunch, the Fellowship Singers will entertain. The day wraps up with games, cards and blood pressure readings for those who wish to stay. The cast is $4 per person. If required, transportation can be provided. To make reservations contact Marg Cole at 262-2304 or Faye Skinner at 235-0258 by noon on February 15. This event is spon- sored by Town and Country Support Services and local volun- teers. Water quality is topic at UCW meeting EXETER The evening unit of Exeter United Church UCW met Feb. 1 in the ladies parlour. Following the UCW pur- pose, 31 women answered the roll call with a "random act of kindness". Audrey MacGregor reminded the members of World Day of Prayer March 5 at Thames Road Church. Bev Campbell reported more than 600 meat pies ordered for February 3. Amy Shapton entertained with two solos, "Oklahoma" and "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina." Ann Lorento introduced Jason and Karen Miles and her own Feb. 7-13 is White Cane Week CLINTON — The num- ber of people in Huron County using the services of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is up 14 per cent from 97/98, bringing the total to 209 people. Feb. 7-13 is White Cane Week across Canada. Huron County residents will get a chance to learn more about tJ a signifi- cance of white canes to thousands of Canadians who aro blind, visually impaired or deafblind and use white canes as a tool for travel. Gordon Hill of Varna said displays and infor- mation will be presented in Goderich and Clinton. People who can answer questions about being visually impaired and the services of the (NIB wilt accompany the display. Today (Feb. 10) a dis- play will be at Knechtel's grocery store in Clinton where potted crocuses will also be sold as a fund-raiser. On Saturday, the display will be at the Suncoast Mall in Goderich where the crocuses will be also be sold. This year's theme for White Cane Week is "One Step Closer." Throughout her life, Gwen Stirling of Clinton has practiced and put these words into action. Since the age of seven, she has faced blindness and visual impairment with humour and resolve. "1 have always been active," Stirling said. "1 was involved with music and orchestra clubs in primary school." When she' was 19, Stirling went to Toronto to take a CNIB mobility training course to teach others the skills to live with blindness. This has often meant leaving her own family for six weeks or longer because Stirling would live with her stu- dent throughout the train- ing period. A very busy mother of four and grandmother of five, Stirling is one of the founders of the Canadian Council of the Blind Bluewater Club in Huron County. Started in 1970, mem- bers embers would meet at Stirling's home and share experiences with one another and ideas and approaches to living with blindness or visual impairment. The club has organized visits to Blyth to see plays, taken a bus to Orillia for a boat trip an several other activities. Stirling's enthusiasm for the activities and cama- raderie is evident as she talks about the club's other events: speakers nights, video nights, school visits and the craft classes. To and out more about the Bluewater Club, call Stirling at 482-7406. daughter, Karen. They thanked the UCW for their support and briefly described their experiences while attending TOC Alpha last December. Tom Prout from the Ausable-Bayfield gave a brief description of the local watershed and stated that water quality is of prime importance to the Authority. Devotions were conducted by Pat Down, Marion Kerslake, Laurie Shapton and Ruth Jeffrey using "Love" as their theme. Following the worship pictures were passed around and everyone had a great time guessing the owner. News from St.Anne's School By :'hilip J. McMillan, Principal. It's been a busy start to the second semester here at St. Anne's. The second semester brings course selection and planning for the next year. Students are reminded that their course selection should be back at the school by Tuesday, Feb.l6th and new students, from our elementary school system, are to have their course selection completed by now. As we start this semester, we are preparing for our first ever, gradua- tion and commencement. Students will attend their first Grad Prom in early June and we plan to have our first commence- ment on Wednesday, June 30th, 1999. There is no question that for our community of staff and students, along with their family members, this will be a very special time in the history of our school. Our co-op program is growing as we step into a new model which allows for a four credit program. Mrs. Jayne Walsh, our co-op teacher, has developed won- derful opportunities for students at the school to experience one of three co-op programs. These are the supported co- op program, a regular two credit co-op, and now a four credit co-op which allows students a full day at their work site in a more realistic work setting. Students are entering the world of work and volunteerism more and more and we are quite pleased with the reac- tion of the various communities in Huron County to our programs. St. Anne's students are all required to com- plete 10 hours of community service each year as they complete their Religion credit. It is interesting to note that the Provincial Government has mandated this concept in Secondary Reform to begin in Grade 9 next year. All students will be required to complete 10 hours a year of service to their com- munity ommunity for no financial gain. Failure to complete this service will jeopardize their potential for graduation. We are hopeful that more community groups will call us at the school and ask for help in whatever way possible to provide more placements in the realm of com- munity service. I personally have enjoyed watching the community discov- er what a great resource we have in the young people of today. Our students are very pleased to provide help to those who need it, and the community is a bet- ter place as a result of`their efforts. adat