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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-03-01, Page 9CnMM l I NITY Times -Advocate, March 1, 1995 Page 9 Usborne curlin Students from Usborne Centra! tried their hand at curling last week at the Exet- er Curling Club. Pic- tured above are sweepers Tina Hut- ton (left) and Hillary Hardeman (right). Throwing the rock is David Vandenbussche and watching in the back- ground are Scott Skinner, David Veal and Dawn Morley. Volunteer deer surveyors required Numbers of deer will be counted on March 4 in GRAND BEND - A survey to count the number of deer in Pinery Provincial Park will be conducted on Saturday, March 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many types of sur- veys have been conducted over the past three years to provide infor- mation about the White-tailed deer herd and its activities in North Bo- sanquet. An additional estimate of the population numbers is new re- quired to determine to provide guidance for the development of further resource management pro- grams. The rugged terrain, size of the area to be surveyed and the time required to complete the survey , creates the need for 250 volunteers to effectively carry out the project. The method used will be a drive survey. Individuals will be spaced about 15 metres (50 feet) apart in a line that will traverse Pinery on foot, driving the deer into a limited area. At the same time, a second group of individuals will drive the deer from the north end of the park back towards the Centre of the park eventually forcing them across a count line that has been set up by the other line of volun- teers. All deer that cross the line as it traverses the park are recorded by the adjacent line surveyor. This method is very similar to the survey was successfully con- ducted with the assistance of 250 volunteers in 1993 in Pinery where 826 deer were recorded for the Pinery site. It is anticipated that the count will take approximately four hours to complete and Pinery Provincial Park will be closed to all public access on Saturday March 4 until 2 p.m. Anyone who is interested in par- ticipating in the survey must regis- ter in advance by calling 519-243- 8545. Surveyors must also be able to walk at least 5 kms through a forested dune landscape and be 14 years of age or older. 1995 Official Board is installed Confirmation classes will begin March 5th after the service. By Liz Sangster HENSALL - Rev. Henry Annen conducted services at Hensall Unit- ed Church this past Sunday. Doug Klopp was the organist. The ushers were Glenn Hayter and Ian McAl- lister. The greeters were Kathy and Doug Mann. Rev. Annen's mes- sage was "What We Have Here Is a Communication Problem". The Of- ficial Board for 1995 was installed. Brant Frederick Lloyd, son of Jeff and Gerry Glenn, received the sacrament of baptism. The Children's hymn was "Won't You Come and Sit With Me?" The Children's Story was "Why Baptism?" Confirmation classes will begin March 5th after the service. Confir- mation will be held June 4th. Plans are being made for a March Break Bible School. The Hensall United Church An- nual Beef Supper will be April 26th. The Thursday Afternoon Ladies meet March 2nd. Everyone wel- come. The World's Day of Prayer is March 3rd at 2 p.m. •_ The Sunset Seniors will meet March 14th at 8 p.m. February 21st, a successful eve- ning of public speaking was held at Hensall Legion, with participants from St. Boniface, Zurich Public School and Hensall Public School. The students were well supported by a good attendance of family and friends. An excellent effort was put forth by all the speakers making a diffi- cult job for the judges. Winners of storytelling: Ashley Erb, Zurich Public School (1st); Brittany Pilgrim, Hensall Public School (2nd); Marcia Melick Zu- rich Public School (3rd) and Ryan Campbell, Hensall Public School (4th). Junior category: Denise Ritchie, Hensall Public School (1st), Bri- anne Webber, Hensall Public Soiool (2nd), and Candice Becker, S •Boniface (3rd). Saidr category: Steffanie Erb, Zurich Public School (1st), Ste- phen Dawe, St. Boniface (2nd) and Jamie Reaburn, Hensall Public School (3rd). All speakers received a certifi- cate and trophies were presented to the winners. The Legion would like to compli- ment all the students for a job well done and extend congratulations to all the winners and the best of luck as they participate at Zone Level on March 4th. St. Patrick's ACW to meet The group is plan- ning a dessert euchre and bake sale for March 14. By H. Davis SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's Holy Communion service was held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Febru- ary 26 with the service of the Transfiguration. Rev. Emery spoke to the chil- dren about the Transfiguration, when the disciples saw the bright- ness of God's glory. Next Sunday there will be no service at St. Patrick's. At St. Pauls, Kirkton the service will be at 9:45 a.m. and at St. Thomas, Granton at 11:00 a.m. Robert Par- kinson will be leading in Morn- ing Prayer and delivering the message. Scripture readings for the first Sunday in Lent are to be Romans 10:8-13, Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91: 9-16, The Holy Gospel St. Luke 4:1-13. St. Patrick's A.C.W. meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Hazel Davis. Last minute plans are to be made for the St. Patrick's dessert euchre and bake sale to be held Tuesday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. Members are reminded to bring items for less fortunate ones. Personals On Saturday evening Ron and Margaret Carroll attended the surprise 25th wedding anniver- sary party at the Lucan Legion for Don and Helen Rodgers. Mary Davis was Friday dinner guest with Jim and Janett Barker. Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray was visitor with grandparents Hugh and Hazel this weekend. Courtney MacGillivray was Sun- day visitor with cousin Crystal Davis. Crediton residents invited to Neighbourhood Watch meeting CREDITON - An informative general meeting has been organized for Wednesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Larry's Town and Country Res- taurant, Crediton. This meeting will be attended by police officers and an invitation is issued to any Crediton resident to discuss the need and the benefits of a Neighbourhood Watch. For more information abodt the upcoming meeting call Brenda Morgan at 234-6219. Standardized tests start in fall Province -wide testing for grades 3, 6,- and 11 in reading, math and writing to start next school year By Heather Vincent T -A staff TORONTO - It was announced by the ministry of education and training on February 17 that all students in grades three, six, nine and 11 will be tested every year in reading, writing and mathemat- ics. Education Minister Dave Cooke will also establish a new in- dependent office to create and administer the systematical test and report on the results to the public. The new office, called the Educa- tion Quali.y and Accountability Office will work with teachers and school boards to establish new ways to carry out and mark tests. In regards to implementing the testing, Keith Allen, vice-principal of South Huron District High School in Exeter said, "At this point, we have no plans, we don't have anything specific yet." Cooke's announcement is based on the recommendations of the royal commission on learning which released its report, For the Love of Learning, on January 26. Cooke said in a press release, "province -wide testing will give everyone a clear sense of how the education system is performing and how to make it better." The testing, which is slated to be- gin in September 1996, will help to determine how well the current ed- ucation system is working. Data collected from the testing will be used to make recommendgtions to the government and educators to improve the system at all levels. A national test under the school achievement indicators program is scheduled to be carried out in 1996 and 1999 in science, 1997 in mathematics and 1998 in reading and writing. An international test will be conducted in -the spring of this year, it will be the third inter- national mathematics and science test. Parents who are interested in receiving more information on issues which have come out of the royal commission are invited to attend parents night, March 30 in the SHDH small gymnasium at 7:30pm. The meeting discussion will include semestering of timetables and parent councils. "At this point we have no plans, we don't have anything specific yet." Grading day The South Huron Ka- rate Club held a grad- ing rading day and presented belts to their mem- bers In Zurich, Sat- urday aturday afternoon. Above, back, left, Tyler Feagan, Josie Britton, Jane McPherson, Dan Dewitt, Doug Culbert, Leona Sharpe and Kyle Devereaux. Front, Bradley Thomas, Tyler Britton, Scott Harri- son, arr!son, Derek Van Dleten and Nick Harrison. At right, Sense! Randy Decker presents Josie Britton with her yellow belt. 1