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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-08, Page 18Page 18—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1987 Classes study making of maple syrup VANASTRA - The kindergarten class at Vanastra Public School enjoyed their trip to Maple Keys where they saw maple syrup being made. As part of their unit on maple syrup, they enjoyed eating pancakes with maple syrup. They are still hunting for signs of spring but the weatherman is not co-operating. The Grade is also visited the Maple Key Sugar Bush. There they learned the Indian, pioneer and the modern way of making maple syrup. For a follow-up the Grades 1/2s made pancakes. Easter is approaching us, and the Grades 1/2 are studying rabbits. By Kim Dixon Grade 2 News Last Wednesday the Grade 2 class went to the Maple Key Conservation Area. They are now doing maple syrup activities and learn- ing how pioneers, Indians and modern peo- ple make maple syrup. Right now they are munching on maple cinnamon toast! On April 1, the Vanastra Public School was lucky enough to meet Lise Gunby. She is a writer and editor for Craftree Publishing. You may remember her from the Early Pioneer Series she helped write. She has also written two new series of books on festivals and families. She is now living in Dungannon and Toronto and is also writing for the Rural Voice Publication. The Grade 7s learned a lot about book making, while they were with her. One thing that astonished me is that there are about 2,050 ways to print letters. I.ise gave a very effective presentation. She gave out sheets containing information on things such as lettering and artwork. Students now know a lot about book mak- ing after the lesson that Lise gave. By Lai Kacksasoole Grade 3/4 Students are working on a spring language arts unit as well as• doing a Chinese unit where they look for places on the globe. By Dixie Embling. Point System The Grade 5/6 class 'are working on a point system. Each side of the classroom starts out with five points at the beginning of the day. If somebody talks out, their team loses a point. The team with the most points at the end of the week wins a privilege. By Lisa Gahwiler Grade 7 The Grade 7s are starting a new visual novel in language arts. It is called midnight is a place. THe kids are enjoying it and there are 13 episodes. By Judy Elliott Bingo contestants win big By Maureen Dunsmore VANASTRA - Winners at bingo for the week of March 24 were share -the -wealth, Minna Scott, Seaforth; Candice Elliot, Clin- ton: Roy McGonigle, Seaforth; Mrs. .C. Ashton, Clinton; Wilma McMichael, Clin- ton. The jackpot winner was Carol Hoy of Rrucef1eld. The lucky winners on March 31 in the share -the -wealth games were ida Earl, Egnumdville, and Roy McGonigle, Seaforth. •i'he first share -the -wealth games had numerous winners. Jackpot winner was Elaine .Jossling of Clinton. The lucky ball IA 111 be worth $160 if not won. Vanastra Lions The Lions Club is holding a spring dance on April 11 at the Vanastra Rec Centre. Music for the evening will be supplied by I'RS DJs. The Lions also have their chocolate Easter Rabbits on sale. If you wish to pur- chase any, please contact any lions Club member. Vanastra Lioness News On April 10 the Vanastra I,ioness will be holding an activity night for children seven to 13 years of age. This evening begins at 7 p m and ends at 9:30 p.m. The teen dance that the club held on April 3 was a great success. There were approx- imately 70 teens who enjoyed a night of music and dancing to PRS DJs. Thanks kids for your support, and the good time. Public School Happenings The students and teachers of the Vanastra Public School had an easy time getting ready for school last Friday, as they all wore their pyjamas. Pyjama Day was lots of fun, with students even bringing along their favorite stuffed toy. On April 7 the Grade 6 and 7 students travelled to Clinton for a tour of the Clinton Public Hospital and Clinton Police Station. During the afternoon the Grade 5 to 7 classes listened to a balk by an Ontario Hydro representative. April 10 is a PA day. The County Science fair will be held that day at the Clinton Public School. Two students from the Vanastra Scrhool have entries in the fair. They are Judy Elliot, whose project is on the brain and Lai Racksasouk on insulation. Personal Deepest sympathy goes out to John and Marriane Neutel nn their recent loss. Recreation News The Vanastra Recreation Centre will be starting their Spring Swim and Fitness Pro- gram on April 13. You may register for these classes by phoning the recreation centre. There will be a PA day swim at the recreation centre on April 10 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Arthritic Water Exercise Class will he starting classes at 9:30 a.m. on Friday mornings. This time change will begin on April 10. The Recreation Centre will be offering an NiS plus Red Cross RLSS instructors course. For more information please call the recreation centre. Winners of the Grade 6 science fair at Holmesville Public School were (back, left), Jef- fery Wain, Tanya Ott, Jason Wallis. Front, Lee Ann Wammes, Janine Jones, Tina Bell and Galen Gower. (Allison Lobb photo) Three way tie at Holmesville science fair HOLMESVILLE - The students at Holmesville Public School outdid themselves this year with the quality of their projects. In fact, the judges had such difficulty in choosing only two projects to move on to the county level that they ended up with a tie decision. The three winning projects were presented by Tom Trick and Jeremy Grasby with an experiment titled, Which is the best saw? ; Brian Hemingway with his Drainage Patterns and Erosion; and Chris Walker with How Ultraviolet Rays Affect Skin. The job of chosing the grade level winners was somewhat simpler since four projects could be chosen in each grade. Grade 8 win- ners were Stephanie Bush ( Analysis of Ox- ygen) ; Jeff Powell and Scott Koetsier (Which Soil Conditions are best for a Bean Plant? ); Tom Trick and Jeremy Grasby; and Chris Walker. Grade 7 winners included Chris Colbourne ( Acid Rain) ; Lisa Flynn and Krista Dalzell ( Porosity of Soil); Brian Hemingway; and Ryan McClinchey ( Differences in Brands of Popcorn 1. Grade 6 winners were Tina Bell and Janine Jones ( Properties of Air) ; Galen Gower ( Experiments with the Voltaic Cell); Tanya Ott and Lee Ann Wammes (How are Natural and Man-Jnade Rainbows Form- ed); Jeffery Wain and Jason Wallis (What are the Properties of Water). The students are learning not only about scientific theory but also about the presen- tation of their displays. We're Opening! WOODLAND DRIVE-IN 300 Metres East - Off Hi 21 on Huron County Rd. 13 - BAYFIELD FRIDAY, APRIL 10 — Open Weekends Only — Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m, - 11 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. BIRTHDAY PALS 1113 Stacy and Stacey April 8 Winners of the Grade 7 science fair at Holmesville Public School were (back, left), Ryan McClinchey and Chris Colbourne. Front, Brian Hemingway, Lisa Flynn and Krista Dalzell. (Allison Lobb photo) Science winners announced Hensall Public School held their annual science fair last Monday evening in the gym. The winners in Grade 7-8 were .Jennifer Taylor, Chrystal .Jones and Steve Campbell. Honorable Mentions went to Kelly Gackstet- ter, Tracy Maxwell, Angie Bell, Amy Camp - hell, Garry Imanse and Chris Gardner. Grade 5-6 winners were Teresa Haugh, Shane Pepper, Mindy Bell. Thomas Scot- chmer and Victoria Risback The Grade 7-8 winners will exhibit their projects at the County Science Fair in Clin- ton on April 10 and 11. RABIES AWARENESS On March 31 Jack Mackinnon from the Huron County Health Unit gave an infor- mative presentation on rabies awareness to all Hensall Public School students. The Grade 3-4 class began an eight-week Red Cross swimming course at Vanastra last week. U('W UNIT 1ii Marg Upshall opened the April meeting of United Church Women, Unit 3 with the theme song followed by prayer. The members and a guest answered the roll call by telling signs of spring. Dorothy Brintnell conducted the worship with the theme being "Mary's thoughts when .Jesus was about to be crucified". The scripture was read from Matthew 21. The members signed a get -well card for Vera Ross. Unit IIi is responsible for the church flowers during the month of April. The ladies were thanked for helping entertain at Queensway Nursing Home during March. Mary Brintnell read about and showed the film "if We Lose Our Lord" for the study and Mr. Cowan closed with prayer. The hostesses, Mary Brintnell and i,oretta Riley, served lunch, assisted by Sheila Corbett. UNiT iV UCW Unit IV UCW held their regular meeting April 2. Nan Britton opened with a poem "Resurrection". Dorothy Mickle accom- panied the hymns at the piano. Mary Alex- ander read the scripture. The minutes were read and approved. Fourteen members and one guest answered the roll call. Twenty visits were reported. One get -well card was sent. Nell Riley gave the treasurer's report. The offering was received by Hilda Payne and dedicated by Nan Britton. Hazel Luther read an Easter poem entitled "May I remember". The business was conducted by Audrey Christie. Nan Britton led the study on the Aboriginal people of the Philippines. Pro- gress means uprooting of the mountain peo- ple who protest the move on the basis of their ancestral rights. A lunch was served by Myrtle Sherritt and Hilda Payne. MINOR HOCKEY The Hensall Minor Hockey Association will be holding its annual potluck dinner and awards banquet on Sunday, April 12 at the Hensall Arena Auditorium. Please bring a main dish and a dessert as your family con- tribution to the meal. Beverages will be provided. The meal will he served at 5 p.m. sharp followed by the awards presentations. The guest speaker for the evening will be London Knights goalie Steve Tistus and perhaps a teammate as well. SHUFFLEBOARD High scores for Thursday's shuffling at the Hensall Arena on Thursday were; high ladies, Betty Grenier 325. Dorothy Brintnell 276, Emma Campbell 237. High men's, John Eberle 409. Gordon Hoggarth 387, Percy Campbell. COLORING CONTEST The Hensel] Branch Library is holding an Easter coloring contest. There are two age categories. each with their own picture to color. Drop in to the library between now and next Tuesday and return your com- pleted picture tly Thursday, April 16. Win- ners will he called Saturday morning, April 18 to pick up their prizes. Happy Coloring and Happy Easter from the Hensall Public i .i bra ry. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacMillan, Waterloo, visited recently and had dinner with the lat- ter's mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Congratulation to Eric John Groot who celebrated his first Holy Connmunion on Sunday. Eric celebrated with his family at a gathering at his home afterwards. There was a family get-together at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hartman Sunday to celebrate the March and April birthdays. Guests included Theresa Hartman of Zurich and'M. and Mrs. Don Caldwell of Dundas. Special birthday greetings to Irene Hart- man of Dashwood who turned 40 again! A surprise family dinner was held at the home of Linda and Jim Ferguson Saturday to honor Linda's parents on their wedding anniversary. Eight of Greg and Jean 1<lem- ing's children were present to help celebrate. It's great to see Dan Reid up and around and recuperating so quickly after his traffic accident last month. Also get well wishes to Ken Bruxer who is recovering from surgery on a broken ankle. PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINTON BIKE RIDE FOR CANCER Sunday, May 3 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE pick up your t sponsor sheets / 11� tf. 7i i and other downtown locations to be announced CLINTON OFFICE: CANCER SOCIETY "Sponsored by the Clinton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society" oft :0,(4,411. Exeter Home and Garden Shy APRIL 10,11,12 FRIDAY 7PM-10PM SdIUFiDAY 12 PM-IOPAA SUNDAY 12 PM -6 PM At the/.:. , h Huron Ce11t e Exeter, S • rio Adults-$ 2.00 Children lOyrs and under Free When accompanied by an adult PRESENiED BY T} OPTIMIST CLUB OF EXETER DISTRICT