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Times-Advocate, 1999-02-24, Page 1212 Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Community Stephen Central Public School held its junior and intermediate public speaking competition on Feb. 1 6.Above, Grades 4 to 6 speakers were: Kristen Reschke, Megan Finkbeiner, Lisa Johnson, Lea Mudge, Matt Lovie and Ashley McCarthy. Below, Grades 7 and 8 speakers were Jamie Bibby, Meghan O'Rourke,Amber Lord, Zach Neil and Stacey Bartlett. Megan Finkbeiner and Meghan O'Rourke will represent Stephen Central at the Legion Speak -Off. Stephen Central Public School held its story- telling competition on Feb. 16. Speakers were: Justin Finkbeiner, Don MacLeod and Toni Rose MacPherson. Justin Finkbeiner won first place and will represent Stephen at the Legion Speak -off. Donations handed out inVarna by Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT, VARNA - Church Service was held in Goshen on Sunday with EIIy VanBergen with the Call to Worship and prayer. Lori Merner, the new Sunday School Superintendent presented Joe Laurie with a gift in appreciation for all his dedicated years as Sunday School Superintendent. John Finlay, Clerk of the Session pre- sented Peter, Julie and Annie McBride for the baptism of their daughter and sister Mckahla Nicole Marie. Elly Van Bergen performed the celebration of baptism. Anna Keys presented her with a rose from the U.C.W. The results of Counting Your Blessings calendar was in the church bulletin. Donations were given to Missions and Services, Make a Wish Foundation, 1-lealing Fund, Ziquala, Foodgrains Bank, Youth Groups, Sunday School, Heart and Stroke, and Jesse's Journey. Flowers were placed in the church by Charles and Bernice Reid and Margaret Reid in memory of Belle Reid. Flowers were also placed in the church in mem- ory of Bill Carnohan by his family. Sincere sympathy goes out to these fam- ilies. _ The Trends will meet Friday, Feb. 26 to go bowling in Clinton. The teens will meet March 3 to go curling in Vanastra. Anyone wanting to be confirmed please contact Elly VanBergen as soon as possible as classes will be starting Wednesdays after school at the manse. Sunday School teachers for Sunday, Feb 28 will be Mavis Govier and Leisa Stephenson. Anyone wanting to teach for a one-time or regular basis please contact Lori Merner at 482-7404. Please remember to mark your calen- dars for the Open Crokinole Party to be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Please bring crokinole boards, tables and lunch. Everyone welcome! There is also a crokinole tournament on March 20 at South Huron District High School in Exeter, sponsored by the Varna Crokinole Club. This is to begin at 1 p.m. with $5 admission fee. Entries are limited. Send registration to Ivan and Marg McClymont , RR# 1 Varna, NOM, 2R0 or call 233-3214 or Joe Fulop at 235-1022 for further informa- tion. Refreshments and door prizes available. Varna U.C.W. meet for their World Day of Prayer meeting Thursday, March 4 at 8 p.m. with Goshen U.C.W. Legion sponsors public speaking By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Hensall United Church on Sunday Pirie Mitchell was the minister. It was a special service in honour of the Scouts and Guides move- ment. Mitchell told two stories, . "Water Can Make A Difference" and "How Can l Make A Difference?" Pat and Ross Veal were the ushers. Lunch was served after the service. The World Day of Prayer will be held at Hensall United Church on March 5 at 2 p.m. Pirie Mitchell will be the speaker. At Hensall Carmel Presbyterian Church on SundayyTracy Bahro was the minister with Dorothy Taylor playing the organ. Bob Bell and Harry Smith received the offering. A public speaking com- petition was held at Hensall Legion on Fe.,truary 16. St. Boniface, Zurich Public School, and Hensall Public School all partici- pated. The speeches were very well -presented. Judges Margaret Stewart, Jim Chapman and Dave Frayne had a difficult task. The first -place sto- UCW members attend . Huron -Perth Presbyterial .GRAND BEND - "Daring Discipleship", was the theme at Grand Bend United Church, on Sunday Feb. 7 with Rev. R. Putman in charge. The scriptures were read by Frank Loscombe. U.C.W. members who attended the Huron -Perth Presbyterial, held Monday Feb. 8, were Bertie Keyes, Evelyn Johnson, Loreen Gill and Joyce Thompson. The meeting was held at Centralia United Church with West Zion hosting. Feb. 14 at Grand Bend United Church featured the "Theme", the Transfiguration and a Service of Holy Communion. .Kev. Putmans sermon was "Mountain Top Experience". In his talk to the children he talked about things happening that were exciting and awesome referring to the Mountain top. The childrens hymn was sung, followed by scrip- ture readings by Edna Frampton. The choir anthem was sung as a duet by Don McLean and Frank Loscombe. The Scouts, Guides and Pathfinders joined the congregation on Feb. 21. The front of the church was nicely decorated by Joan and John Love on the theme of Scouts, Cubs and Guides. 40e ryteller was Lauren Haberer from Zurich Public School. Other com- petitors were Chantel Masse and Keelan Power from Hensall Public School, Jacob Rottenburg and Phillip Denomme from St. Boniface School, and Holly Gray from Zurich Public School. The Grade 4-6 winner was Breanne Becker from St. Boniface. The second - place winner was Brittany Pilgrim from Hensall Public School. The third-place winnf was Dana Martin fro' Hensall Public School. Others competing in this category were Katelyn Freiter and Gordon Skinner from Zurich Public School, and Kyle Clausius from St. Boniface School. The Grade 7-8 winner was Ashley Erb from ' Zurich Public School. The second place winner was Jenna McKinnon from St. Boniface School. The third-place winner was Amber -Lea Elder from Hensall Public School. Others competing in this category were Denise Ritchie and Dustin Verhoeve from Hensall Public School, and Michelle Denomme from Zurich Public School. There was an excellent audience turnout for this event, and a great deal of support and enthusiasm was shown to the com- 'ors by parents, !parents, and sib- s. The presentation of trophies and certificates was followed by refresh- ments. Provincial Service Officer Randy Groundwater will visit Hensall Legion on March 2 at 4:30 p.m. Please call Branch Service Officer Larry Uyl at 262-2618 to arrange an appointment with Randy Groundwater. Kate's Canine Corner • The Times -Advocate is pleased to offer an exciting new column: Kate's Canine Corner. This is an opportunity for our readers to have their questions about dog behavior answered by a pro- fessional dog trainer. Kate Fletcher has been the head instructor and owner of the South Huron Dog Obedience School for nine years. She is the owner of Bull Lovers Kennels near Exeter and breeds bull terriers. Kate shows dogs competitively in both confirmation and obedience. FFLLETTECHER KATE'S CANINE CORNER Why don't you say the dog's name before you say "sit"? The reason you don't say your dog's name before you say "sit" is because "sit" is a negative command. When you call your dog to come you say its name to get its attention to encourage them to move towards you. Likewise you use your dog's name before you say "heel" to encourage your dog to start moving, but when you say "sit" it is a neg- ative command. You don't want to encourage your dog to move, you want them to "sit" and remain there until the next command. "Sit", "down" and "stay" are all negative commands that you don't say your dog's name with. "Heel", "come" and "stand" are positive com- mands that require the dog to move and you do say your dog's name before the command to encourage your dog to move into the correct posi- tion. Why do you say "leave it" rather than "no". • The reason you say "leave it" to your dog rather than "no" is "no" means never, ever. Anytime you say to yourself I don't everwant my dog doing that again, i.e., peeing on the floor, chewing etc. that is "NO". But anytime you just want your dog to turn away from something and ignore it say "leave it" which means to turn away -from something, for example, a child eating a hot dog, a cat, a squirrel in the park. If you say "no" the dog thinks oh, I have done something wrong and they want to get out of there but if you just want your dog to ignore something say leave it" instead. Saying that tells your dog you're not angry with it, you just want it to ignore something. When you say "leave it" your dog should turn away from whatever you want them to ignore. Your dog does- n't have to move away from it, just ignore it. Mail, fax. deliver or e-mail (kmonketa:eedy.com) your questions to Kate Monk at the Times - Advocate. Please include your name and phone number. Your name will be kept confidential.