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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-05-06, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1987 Blyth Standard The students from Hullett Central School presented the Hullett Farm Show on April 29. A huge crowd turned out to see the student perform a variety of skits and musical numbers. This group was the Grade 2 students presenting a number called Hayseeds. (David Emslie photo) Hullett presents variety show LONDESBORO - The Grade 2, 7, 8 and kindergarten students worked very diligent- ly on putting together their spring concert. The variety show consisted of various songs, skits, dances and poems, either prepared by the students or the teachers all dealing with the theme of agriculture. The two hosts for the evening were Karen Plunket and Brent Howatt who did a great job along with the rest of the students. Con- gratulations for a job well done, future ac- tors and actresses. For the end of the program, the Grade 7 and 8 pupils sang songs while a slide presen- tation was being shown. The slides came from nearby farms and hand drawn pic- tures that the Grade 7 and 8's drew. To help accompany Mrs. Bosman with the 1986 (;MC '/x TON (? In i jail~(' [win) 1985 ('HEVF:TT, .ullnln,llu 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE, 1 (liar air ( nnililimunq Ii.% nnlf..N 1984 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 4 DR. STAT1ONWAGON low mileage. 1981 OI ON DIA IA 88 ROlAl BROUGHAM 1982 CUTLASS SUPREME BROUGHAM, 1 .lir 1981 CUTLASS SUPREME. 1 (If,�,r 1979 ( 110~1.1 R ( ()RI)OBA 1979 ('IITI.ASS STAT1ONWAGON 1979 ()IDS REGENCY 98, 1 (I(Kir I(,aded piano was Shane Taylor and Brent Howatt on their guitars and Jennifer Nott played her violin. The show was a big success. Field Trip The Grade 6 class went on a trip to Goderich on April 27. In the town they visited the hospital and saw the ambulance services. They also went to the courthouse where they heard three hearings. This was a follow-up to their VIP program. The Rocky Room The Grade 4 class is getting the chance to learn and explore different rocks and fossils. The class will be bringing in dif- ferent varieties of fossils that will be ex- amined by everyone. "Beans Please!" The Grade 4, 5 and 6 classes have been ?ROY-BIL7 Roto TYllers Aereemereeme *memo • Roar !Ines, pow•r•d wh••Isl • So easy, you guide If with JUST ONE HAND! • Models sired for every gard•nl u BLYTH 523-4244 HURON TRACTOR EXETER 235-1115 learning about beans for their agriculture program. They watched a film called The Baked Bean Story. They also made some of their own homemade baked beans and then they taste tested them. Back To The Farm The Grade 1 class recently took a trip back to the farm. Seeing that they had such a wonderful time, they wanted to share the stories that they wrote with you. Here are some of their stories: Our Trip I went to a sheep farm. I saw a rabbit I saw a horse. I saw ducks. I saw some wool I went to a dairy farm. Iaw a bull, I saw some cavfs I Saw some baby cats. I saw a milking cow. By Michelle Van Loo Our Trip I went to the pig farm. I saw baby pi s and I learned that pigs get Meir tails cut off I saw the little pigs drinking from their mom. I went to the machinery garage. I saw tractors and I got to get on one of the tractors. Melinda Beacom Our Trip I went to a dairy farm. I saw a big bulr. It was mad. I saw a cow get milked. I went to a sheep farm. I learned that a lamb will get its tail cut short I got to hold a baby lamb. I saw some rabbits. The mother rabbit scratched me on the hand. By Racheal Arthur Blyth euchre results BLYTH - Ten tables were in play at euchre here last week. Ellen Richmond and Ken McDougall were the high winners and Marjorie Richie and Harvey Sillib were the low winners. Mary Shobbrook and Mel Jacklin won the lone hands and the special winner was June Elliott. Pizza making at Blyth By Stephanie Lentz BLYTH - On May 1, the Grade 2 class made a pre -lunch snack of pizza. The pizza was made in order to finish their fraction section in math. Everyone brought in bits of ingredients to help. They included: dough, tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, wieners mushrooms, green peppers and pineapple. Mrs. Little supervised the great operation and then she cut the pizza into fractional pieces. Each student in Grade 2 enjoyed a sample of the pizza while the, rest of the school had to be satisfied with the aroma coming from the staff kitchen. PA Day By Kevin Souch On May 4, while the students were enjoy- ing a holiday, all employees of the Huron County Board of Education were par- ticipating in a very special 'event at F.E. Madill Secondary School. This included, teachers, teacher's aides, bus drivers, secretaries and custodians. The theme for the day was communica- tion. The event was held to raise the awareness of good lines of communication, not only in the community but also in the education system as well. All staff members were involved in workshops, some of which were of a general nature while others were more specific to certain areas within the educational field. The key note speaker for the morning ses- sion was Dick Dodds, an educator, whose area of expertise is communication. Swimming By Lori Bailey and Sarah Allan For several Wednesdays now, children in ecceseemeamem THE BLYTH STANDARD SS DIRECT' )1t3r PLUNGING SERVI E Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can looking for pH.r two advortistng w,th amrk result,' The Close/hada ran, Phone the Chn$on News Record 482-3443 or 482-7741 INSURANCE GENERAI. J. Richard Elliott (.019) 563-9725 LIFE R. John Elliott (519) 523-4323 • ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 4'INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES E„ tahlinherl 1910 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1110 519-523-4481 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE OPTOMETRY David Langstaff Ltd • Optician 87 Main St., South, SEAFORTH Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions Filled Promptly SUMMER HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Closed Wednesday & Saturdays COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 527-1303 REPAIR CaI BURKE ELECTRIC Ltd. ;t Electrical Contractors Appliance Sales 8 Service to all makes Refrigeration Service Open 6 days a weals 40 doors Built by Quality 8 Service Whtphant, Ont 357-2450 Long diatance TOLL Fan 1-800-265-3025 ••a HEATING LYLE YOUNGBLUT PLUMBING HEATING BLYTH, ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 The i3cir Truth Grade 4 have been taking part in a special swimming course held at the Vanastra Recreational Centre. The lessons last for an hour every Wednesday for eight weeks. Students enjoy the warm water and the free time ,to try any new activity. The parents paid a portion of the expenses while the school paid for the busing by using. funds from hot dog days. Students receive instructions from trained swimming in- structors and will be tested at tite end of the six week period. A Special Invitation By Amber Gelwicks The theme of the Huron County Board of Education this year is communication. On May 7 all of the students will be par- ticipating ;n a play called the Grape -vine Connection which describes, in a,.ng and story, how communication among people has changed during the years. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this production on May 7 at 9 a.m. in the school gym. The students wish to extend a special invitation to the Senior Citizens of the area. Happy Gang takes part in money making draws By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Happy Gang met on April 29 and to begin the meeting, president Audrey Thompson welcomed all. After the singing of O'Canada, Audrey read a recipe for good living. Roll call was answered by 27 people presenting their col- lection of money making draws. The minutes of the February meeting were read by Margaret Good. There was no March meeting as the members were in- vited to the Goderich Township dessert euchre that day. Eight members attended the Zone 8 spr- ing rally in Dashwood. In correspondence, thank yous were received from Russell Good and Dora Shob- brook. A letter was received from heart and stroke research. The Huronview County Home Club meal will be held on June 9 at 12:45 p.m. The cost is $2 and the program begins in the auditorium at 2 p.m. The aux- iliary will be hosting a birthday party on August 19 and Londesboro people are to sup- ply the mixed cookies and squares. For those attending the Follies in Hamilton on June 17 the cost will be $26 for the trip and reserved theatre tickets. Anyone interest should contact Clara Riley for tickets. Other correspondence included the men- tion of a walk to the moon, to be held at the May 27 meeting. A pot -luck dinner will be held at 12 p.m. and members are to wear walking shoes to walk after dinner. Lorne Flunking reported on the senior's games to be held on June 22-23 in Seaforth. The cost is $1 per person. Euchre playoffs for the Happy Gang will be held in the hall on May 5 at 1:30 p.m. The treasurer's report was given by Hazel Reid and it showed a balance on $52.43. The members moved to send a card of sympathy to Florence Vivian. The meeting was closed with cards being played. The winners for the pink cards were Mary Dale with the high, Esther Moffatt with the lone hands and Margaret Good with the low. Jean Scott had the high for the blue cards while Vietta Hoggart had the lone hands and Estella Adams had the low. Lunch was served by Mabel McAdam, Verna Glazier, Mary Dale and Esther Moffatt. The Happy Gang sang and birthday cake was served in honor of the March and April birthdays of Beth Knox, Estella Adams, Helen Lawson and Bob Thompson. Nominations Anyone wishing to make a nomination to Citizen of the Year in Hullett To(iynship may do so by writing a nomination letter and sub- mitting it to Hullett Recreation Committee, care of Marjorie Anderson, RR1 Londesboro. Fireworks will he held at Hullett Central School in Londesboro on May 18. Stepdancing The stepdancing students of Cheryl Bromley performed at the Stratford Kiwanis this week. Performing ere Karla Stacey, Kara Murray, Jennifl Szusz, P Allen, Rhon- da Howatt, Kerrie Szu... and Alison Chamney. All the students danced very well and Cheryl was proud of all of them. Rhonda Howatt won a special award as she placed third for the clog, jig and reel. Sweet Dreams, consisting of Paula, Jen- nifer and Rhonda placed third in the old tyme reel and third in the clog, jig and reel. Karla Stacey was second in the novice old tyme reel and Kara Murray placed first in the novice old tyme reel. Cheryl, the students and her guests invite Turn to page -7 Blyth lost heir results BLYTH - Results from the Blyth lost heir games on April 29 are as follows: In the ladies' division, high winner was Nora Kelly and the low winner was Winnie Vincent. In the men's division, Joe Holmes was the high winner and Shane Snell the low winner. Lost heir will be played again on May 6 and May 13 at the memorial hall at 8 p.m. • 811081 TEIIM "400% $100.000 or more Term 3059 days All rates subject to change without notice ON YOUR MONEY 7000 7250 $5.000-$25.000 $25.000-550,000 Term 30-59 days Term 30 59 days STANDARD TRUST 138 THE SQUARE. 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