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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-02-24, Page 15Wedneisday, February 24,1999 6.6. er rn ice d `ocsli 15 Clinton fiddler petfoi*stt Queensway Nursing Home HENSALL - The Kippen United Church Women provided assistance and prizes at Bingo games on Monday afternoon at Queensway Nursing Home. They have helped at the nursing home each Monday afternoon this month. Rev. Perry Mitchell led worship service on Tuesday afternoon with Belva Fuss as volunt organist. Refreshments were availa `'ollowing the service for those w' a to visit. Winnie atton, Pastoral Care Volunteer, was in to visit on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Fellowship Singers led by Gail Mason gave a lively program of music. Residents benefited not only from the program but also the fellowship and refreshments that fol- lowed. Thursday morning residents had a workout at Fun and Fitness followed by Best Hensall R.S. fund-raisers quiz questions from the Mensa Quiz book. Residents are never sure which workout is more of a challenge, the physical or mental one. In the afternoon Paul Vaillincourt, a fiddler from Clinton, gave a musical program for residents. A documentary about Wild Bill Hickok from the Western Documentary Series was viewed by residents on Friday after- noon. Carol Lebeau and Bill Pepper enter- tained on the keyboard and fiddle at Friendship Friday in the Retirement Home Lounge Friday evening for a very attentive audience. • Coming events Feb. 25, 6 p.m., Seniors Dining Group; 7 p.m. Birthday party with Marie Flynn and The Huron Strings; March 3, 2 p.m. Loren McKenzie, singer and pianist. Speaker describes adoption procedures EXETER - On Feb. 16 Alpha Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Linda Deelsra. Karen Willis, the guest speaker, explained the procedure to adopt a baby from China. She and her husband Ed adopted a little girl, Nicole, and she showed the group pictures of her happy family. Along with her husband and Yue Chi from Toronto, Wells has\ started the Canada -China Adoption Association (CCAA) to help interested couples adopt a child. The prospective par- ents must follow specific rules and regulations in order to qualify. The CCAA has assisted two families to complete adoptions, and eight more babies will be adopted from China this year. President Maud Connon called the meeting to order. Daffodil. Day will be celebrated on March 26 this year. The Ways and Means committee held a draw, and Brenda Hennesey and Shirley Walkom were the lucky winners. The hostess and June Essery served refresh- ments. The next meeting will be held March 2 at Elsie Hermann's home. Members are asked to bring markers and scis- sors. Hensall Public School honoured the top fund-raisers for its playground equip- ment on Friday. The fund-raising by the students culminated with a skate-a- thon last Wednesday, with over $2,500 raised. Pictured with their prizes are; in front from left, Kristina Troyer, Garrett Alexander, Heather Lenting and Warren Elder, in back from left are Kenney Allen, Jane Simmons (who acted as "principal for a day"), Artemysia Fragiskatos and Michael Crete. School news from St.Anne's Fellowship Singers entertain Zurich seniors ZURICH - Fifty people enjoyed a fish and chick- en dinner on February 17 at Senior Diners. 0 Canada and the Table Grace were sung and the 50/50 winner was Ina Russell. Marg Hayter introduced "The Fellowship Singers" who provided a program of music. She thanked the enter- tainers and announced that next week the group will celebrate the February birthdays and Bingo will be played. By Philip J. McMillan Congratulations to the St. Anne's Girls. Hockey Team. Last week they went to Toronto for their first hockey tournament and brought home the trophy. Many coaches were surprised to see this kind of hockey skill from such a new team. Well done, girls! The entire school may be at the Clinton arena to see staff and students take on the OPP hockey team. This event will be a "buy out" opportunity and all the proceeds will go to a great cause, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving. On Friday, Feb. 26th, all the staff and students will have the opportunity to walk to the Clinton Arena to see what happens when staff and students face off with the OPP. "Buy out" will be period three and four and must be arranged prior to the day of the event. Students who are not going will remain at the school for class work left by their teachers, and supervised as standard class time. Students are writing the Math Contest, sponsored by the University of Waterloo, this Wednesday from 9:00 until 10:15 am. Good luck to all involved . By now all students should have returned the sheet which verifies that their par- ents/guardians have reviewed their first semester reports, and all students who plan to return in the fall should have completed their course selection sheets. This Thursday staff and students will attend a Drug Awareness session in the cafe- toreum in the morning. This has been scheduled by Mr. Craig in Student Services. POLICE BRIEFS • POLICE BRIEFS LONDON — The OPP want you to arrive alive while out on the area's roads. Since Jan. 1, 1999, there have been more than 20 people killed in motor vehicle accidents within the Western Region OPP's jurisdic- tion. OPP Western Region manager of traffic and marine programs Insp. Wayne Burke said dri- vers should realize their driving habits should change with the weath- er. "The loss of these lives is a tragic reminder of the need for care when driving on any roadway," Burke said. "Winter weather places addition- al demands on your dri- ving skills. Extra care must be taken to ensure a safe trip, even if it's just to the corner store or work." The OPP reminds dri- vers to: •Allow extra time for winter driving and expect possible poor - . A. A. A. Ak J J weather. •Reduce speed accord- ing to road and weather conditions. •Increase the distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. •If your tire slips off the roadway onto the shoulder don't panic. Take your foot off the gas and concentrate on steering. Once your vehi- cle slows down, either pull all the way off the roadway and stop for a moment or carefully steer back onto the high- way. New member joins Lodge EXETER - On February 17, Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge welcomed new member, Phyllis Parsons. The president of the Rebekah Assembly will visit Clinton on April 5. Pride of Huron has been asked to open the meet- ing. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are avail- able from the secretary. On March 12 the group will have a potluck and program for all Oddfellows, Rebekahs and their spouses. Jean Johns won a pie donated by Decadent Ice Cream Desserts. small TALK Do you have questions or concerns about how your child talks? Huron -Perth Preschool Speech/Language Initiative Would your child benefit from a speech assessment? CALL 273-2222 or 1-800-269-3683 and ask for smaIITALK Planning a garden party, outdoor wedding, family reunion or ' special event? Excellent Rates and Service J. MARSHALL 225-2345 Prospect Hill Come to H&R Block We'll get you the maximum • refund you're entitled to. We provide: ■ RRSP estimates • Review of RRSP limitations and benefits ■ Electronic filing for faster refunds 490 Main St. Exeter 235-1153 1-800.524-0231 Hours: Monday to Friday 9a.m.-5p.m French Immersion/Extended French Registration 1999 Applications are being accepted until MARCH 1 for the 1999- 2000 school year. Eligibility Prior to December 31, 1999, children must reach age 5 for the kindergarten Immersion program, or age 6 for the grade 1 Immersion program. Students now in Grade 6 are eligible for Grade 7 Extended French in London. Register at the Immersion school In your neighbouttood London (K -Gr. 8) Huron Heights P.S., 1245 Michael St., 452-8230 Jeanne Sauve P.S., 127 Sherwood Forest Sq., 452-8250 Kensal Park P.S., 328 Springbank Dr., 452-8280 . Lord Roberts P.S., 440 Princess Ave., 452-8330 Princess Anne P.S., 191 Dawn Dr., 452-8480 Middlesex (Gr 1-8) Centennial Central P.S., RR 1 Arva, 660-8193 Colbome Street P.S., Strathroy, 245-2044 Elgin (Gr. 1.8) Wellington St. P.S., St. Thomas, 631-4950 Patricia Smith W. John Laughlin Board Chairurson Director of Education "Our Students, Our Future"