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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-02, Page 13Eighteen area young people graduated from the Red Cross babysitting program last week. Sponsored by the Vanastra Lioness Club the official babysitters include, front row, left to right Rodney Freeman of Clinton, Brian Thomas of Vanastra, Kevin Martin of Holmesville and Tina Jeffrey of Vanastra. Second row, Kendra Arthur of Exeter, Julia Feltham of Holmesville, Pan Mantel of Vanastra, Kim Goulding of Vanastra, Karen Whitmore of Seaforth and Trudy Laws of Vanastra. Third row, Suzanne Robson of Vanastra, Jodi Chanyi of Exeter, Monique Aunger of Exeter, Lynn Moffatt of Brucefield, Tracey St. Louis of Clinton, Tammy Schilbe of Bayfield and Jo Ann Bernard of Vanastra. Stnading in the back are Lioness instructors Meryl Thomas and Linda Dixon, both of Vanastra (Shelley McPhee photo) Babysitting course proves popular By Shelley McPhee There's more to babysitting than earning $5 for an evening of eating potato chips and watching late movies. Recently, a group young people learned that looking , after babies and children is more than just an easy way to earn some spending money. Instead, they un- derstand that babysitting is a responsible, important job that involves care, concentration and control. Last Friday night, 18 young people from Clinton, Vanastra, Bayfield, Exeter and Holmesville graduated from the Red Cross Babysitting Course. Sponsored by the Vanastra Lioness Club, the three session program ended with test night on Friday which required a 60 per cent average to pass.. Instructors Linda Dixon and Meryl Thomas taught the 11 to 15 year group the responsibilities that go along with babysitting, covering a wide variety of points from how to select toys for a five-year-old to the proper action in emergency situations. The babysitters learned what to do if a fire breaks out in the home and how to communicate with children. They were told how to answer the telephone and learned mouth to mouth resuscitation. The students were told that the major cause of death in children under 14 years of age is by accidents and they were taught preventative measures to avoid possible tragedies from occurring. ' While the babysitter is in charge of the children and the home while parents are away, the group learned that there are certain instructions that parents should give before leaving the house. The babysitter should be told where the parents are going and given an address and the telephone number where they can be reached. • Parents should tell the babysitter when they will be returning home,and while away leave an address and telephone number of a neighbor who can be contacted if an emergency occurs. The telephone numbers of the hospital, fire and police departments should be left with the babysitter akwell. Babysitters should be 'given a tour of the house so they know where all exits are located. They should be told of any dangers in or near the house, such as steep stairs or a nearby fish pond that could be potentially dangerous areas for unguarded IJ1ldren and the unknowing babysitter. The course is being well accepted by young people aroynd the. county and in Vanastra alone, at least,a dozen young people had to be turned away. The Lioness Club said the course was worthwhile and undoubtedly successful, and they plan to hold another session in the fall. Graduates from the first class include Rodney Freemanof Clinton, Brian Thomas of Vanastra, Kevin Martin of Holmesville, 'Tina Jeffrey of Vanastra, Kendra Arthur of Exeter,' Julia Feltham of Holmesville, Pam Mantel of Vanastra, Kim Goulding of Vanastra, Karen Whitmore of Seaforth, Trudy laws of Vanastra, Suzanne Robson of Vanastra, Jodi Chanyi of Exeter, Monique Aunger of Exeter, Lynn Moffatt of Brucefield, Tracey St. Louis of Clinton, •Tammy Schilbe of Bayfield and Jo. Ann Bernard of Vanastra. Local youth .learn responsibilities Last week for four days, the Lioness sponsored a Red Cross • . babysitting course which was extremely well attended. Several had to be turned away as only 21 were accepted for the course on a first come basis. On the first night, the kids were divided into four groups and were taught how to bathe four babies: Robbie McLachlan, six months; Paul Sherban, six months; Tim Embling, five months; and Jonathon Bjerg 15 months. They were,also taught how to diaper itsing both cloth and disposable diapers and feed the baby. They were taught the responsibilities of a babysitter including: know where the children are at all times; don't eat food unless authorized; don't use the TV or stereo unless authorized; don't entertain friends etc. On the second night they were taught child behaviour and a film "Terrible Two's and Trusting Threes" was. shown. Every age to school age was discussed. Lioness Meryl Thomas talked about ages - infant, 3, 4, 5 , yr. Lioness Linda Dixon talked about one year and Lioness Dianne Ryan did the two year and school age. Toy safety was also discussed. On the third night, child safety was discussed in- cluding what to do when alone at night, fires, burns, cuts, choking and poisons. 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The Lioness Club would like to thank all the mothers and babies for their support during this course. A special thanks goes out to Myrna Smith for organizing the program. The Lioness Club is planning on holding another course in the Fall. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 2 , 1981—PAGE 13 the VANASTRA by Jon Ferguson Vanastra to offer fitness program There will be a Fitness On- tario Leadership Program offered soon to the residents of this area; it is sponsored by Vanastra Recreation Cen- tre and the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The program developed by the Ministry of Culture and Recreation is designed for community fitness leaders who may be leading fitness classes now, or intend to in the future. The course Personal glimpses Happy birthday to Evelyn Mantel on March 27th. All Evelyn's family were with her this weekend to help celebrate her birthday. Happy birthday to Lana Simms on April 4th and Peter Hammel on April.6th..... There was a baby shower for Kathleen Stone and new son Mark at Sandi McLachlan's house on Monday, March 30th. Welcome home to Debbie Riley after surgery in Clinton Hospital. Get well wishes. to Myrna Smith, who was in Seaforth Hospital. WelenmP home to Harr,/ and Irene Sydney after a winter holiday in Florida. John McLachlan visited his grandparents McLachlan for the holiday. Joan McLachlan visited her grandparents McNicholl for the:holidays.. -.- . Dixie and Kim Embling visited their grandparents Blanchard for part of the holidays. Scott, Derek and Darryl Dixon visited their grand- parents in Londesboro for the weekend. Penny Robinson visited her friend in Stratford for the holidays. Christian Church news Organist for Sunday was Evelyn Mantel and after the service, Evelyn's family presented her with a huge birthday cake which she shared with the congretation and visitors. There will be a special Good Friday service at 10 a.m. when Holy Communion will be celebrated, and there will be 'a singing group from Goderich in attendance. On Easter Sunday, all are invited to a "bun and muf- fin" breakfast at 9 a.m. so there won't be Sunday School that morning. The kids will be decorating eggs and baskets for the tables the week before and all families are asked to bring lilies or potted flowers to decorate the church These will be returned after the service. A new group from the Church will also be ,singing at the service. Local groups hold many evens Lioness news On Thursday, April 2nd, the Lioness are holding membership booster night when every member is to bring, a g nest,., The Lioness are also" holding an Easter ham bingo on April 6th and April 13th, at 8 p.m. at the Vanastra Recreation Centre. There will be 15 ham bingo and four share -the -wealth. Proceeds to the new day care centre for the handicapped at the Tuckersmith Day Nursery. There will also be a Penny Sale on May 9th and displays will be set up at the Vanastra Factory Outlet. Drawings will be made at the Clinton Town Hall on May 9th. More details to follow. The -next Youth Activity Night is scheduled for Friday, April 17th. Lions Club The Vanastra & District Lions Club held their dinner meeting on Wednesday, April 1st at the Vanastra Recreation Centre and their ,meal was catered to by the Lioness Club. There will be a kids movie night on Friday, April 3rd at 7 p.m. at. the Vanastra Recreation Centre and cost is 50 cents. There will be a Lions Mini A-15 Convention in Kitchener on April 10, 11 and 12th and couples from the Vanastra & District Lions and Lioness Club will attend. 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The ladies, Stanley Town- ship, mens and mixed Thursday and Friday groups play their final games. Last week, the Farmers Afternoon curling sponsored by Lobb's and Haugh Machinery resulted with Ken Rogerson's team taking first place. On his team was Clare Cox, Lloyd McKenzie and Bob McCartney. Second place was taken by Gerald Hayter, Mery -Hayter, Steve Keys and Bob Hayter. Consolation went to Don Brodie, Bob Allen , George Turnerand Brad Falconer. This weekend is the second day Mixed Spring Thaw. Good luck to all teams. The PUBLIC NOTICE to LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS IN VANASTRA AND CLINTON AND SURROUNDING AREA PLAN TO ATTEND THIS INFORMATION MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 19,81 7:30 P.M. at the VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE to hear details about a free consulting service by Professional Consultants in co-operation with Vanastra & Clinton Co-ordinating Committee. -LOCAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN JACK McLACHLAN 482-9523 AN OPPORTUNITY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS! ice will be taken out next week. 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