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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-04-07, Page 23Wednesday. April 7, 1999 m►dviicste 23 .: � � •qi{S " w J.vM+v Ape :•veenIN V w%.< iv.+z.�a a•t 3,,:a, o-•••. • 5;&t ::fa;kaxa: •(•v -s .. .w. •anv. JAM.r M. Easter celebrated in Granton By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON- Congratulations to Katherine Harding who has received an early acceptance for the 2 year Master's Journalism course at Carlton University in Ottawa which will be accompanied by a substantial scholarship. Emerson and Mary Wallis arrived home on March 30 after spending a month at Rancho Margate Estates in Margate, Florida and one week with their son Kevin, Linda and grandson Keith at Lighthouse Point, Florida. Cassandra Harding recently of New Zealand, isspending some time at her home in the village and plans to take up residence in Toronto where her hus- band will join her soon. Granton U.C.W. Unit 5 members met as a group and enjoyed the Salvation Army ladies dinner held at the United Church in St. Marys on Tuesday evening, March 30th. Granton U.C.W. hosted the Lenten Luncheon for the Granton-Lucan area on Wednesday, March 31 when Gordon Duncan of Lucan United Church gave the meditation. At Granton United Church on Easter Sunday, April 4th the service was pre- ceded by breakfast prepared by the Stewards. Lay pastor Val Hodgins enti- tled her message "He Lives" and led the celebration of the Lord's Supper. At St. Paul's Anglican Church, Kirkton on Easter Sunday Rev. Glenda meakin celebrated the Holy Eucharist and reflected on sharing the new life, follow- ing Christ's Resurrection. The lessons were read by Kathy Blackler and the minister. An Easter Lily was placed in the church in memory of Clayton and Bessie Smith, son Lloyd and grandson Douglas. On -Good Friday morning at St. Paul's, Kirkton, Rev. Glenda Meakin led the parish service with St. James Church, St. Marys in attendance. The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John was portrayed with Bill Schaefer as narrator and Ray Venturin as Jesus, and the choir and congregation taking part. The 'Old Rugged Cross' was sung by Ken Blackler. A time of fellowship followed the service. Granton 4H The fifth meeting of 'Stretching Dollars' Financial Fitness 4H club was held on Monday, March 29th at leader Margaret Bryan's home. Different types of expenses and cash flows were dis- cussed and the group filled in a cash flow statement from their balance sheet done at a previous meeting. Youth leader Mary McIlhargey did an exercise explaining three kinds of expenses - flexible, fixed and periodic. Jordan Thompson was the secretary and reporter. After the meeting everyone enjoyed cake and ice cream in honor of Shannon O'Shea's and Jordan's birth- days. The 6th meeting of 'Stretching Dollars' was held at leader Margaret Bryan's home on March 31st. After opening with the 4H pledge, the roll call was answered by two examples of merchan- dise and services which can be bought on • credit. Youth leader Mary Mcllhargey and leader Margaret led dis- cussion on credit and cash loans, a skit was done on credit rates and each one filled in a Sears credit card application. Activities concluded with a debate on buying on credit and the meeting closed with the 4H motto. Melissa Gollan was the secretary and reporter. The Zurich Optimist Club held its annual Spelling Bee at St. Boniface • School last week.The top two finishers .competed at the zone bee at Parkhill West William • School yesterday and the • top spellers from the zone move onto the district competition in West Lorne on April 24.The club win- ners were, front left: Kathleen Hosang (1st Gr. 5, St. Boniface),Tyler Markham (2nd Gr. 8, Zurich Public School),Ashley Bruxer (2nd Gr. 5, St. B); back Ieft:Amanda Zehr (1st Gr. 6, ZPS),Teala MacBean (2nd Gr. 8, ZPS), Brad Vermunt (1st Gr, 8, St. B) and Derek Mathonia (2nd Gr. 6, St. B).Absent is Danielle Culbert (I st Gr. 7, ZPS) At left: students from Stephen Central, McCurdy public school and Our Lady of Mount Carmel partici- pated in the Crediton District Optimist Spelling Bee Finals last Thursday at Mount Carmel.Winners were, in front from left: Jordan Williams, 2nd, Stephen Central; Michelle Muller, I st, Mt. Carmel; Ashley Arnold, I st, McCurdy; and Cathy Conlin, I st, Mt. Carmel. In back from left are: Shawna Forrester, 2nd, McCurdy; Jeff Baker, 2nd, Stephen Central; Zach Neil, 2nd, Stephen Central; and Jillian McCann, 1 st, Mt. Carmel. The winners were to par- ticipate at the zone finals last night in Parkhill after the T A went to press. News From St.Anne.'s By Philip J. McMillan CLINTON - This week we will have our first ever Fashion Show. Chic Alors is the name given to this very spe- cial event which will begin Thursday and run Friday night as well. It starts at 7:30 p.m. so call the school to book your tickets. The spring brings with it many new sports. Track and field has already begun and soccer and rugby all get students out on the playing fields in the brisk spring air. The teams are busy almost every night with prac- tices. Drama club is. developing a series of workshops and plans are already underway for a fall production. There are many changes coming in Secondary Education and starting next week I shall begin to explain the changes proposed for next year's grade nine class. There are many changes that are being explained in Ministry of Education and Training sessions, held in various regions in Ontario. Our training group will go to Kitchener Waterloo to have inservice sessions for three days. I will clarify, as best as I can, how these, reforms will better serve the s•tu-• dents of tomorrow. The Easter Season always renews oriels spirit to start anew. 1 love to garden and in a way the process is simi- lar to that of education. We are lucky enough to lave in a rural setting where we are connect- ed to the changes of the seasons. The process of change Is everpre- sent as n&ture renews itself. Education is like a well prepared garden. It requires a lot of planning and the time spent always rewards the gardener. 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