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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-02-28, Page 25• ,liatri Or. ''••••• "", • 71, , 4. • • A,' 4:2 • • • „ . : SENIOR SPEECH WINNERS in the 25th annual Howick Lions Club public speaking competition from Howick Centra/ School are: front, Kelly Bradshaw, first, Michael Greig, second, Josh Doubleday, third; back, Dale Schefter and Jennifer Howitt; JUNRIRREPORT Edited by Ryan Gallaher We are reading Apple head books and we had a math quiz. On Monday we went to a magic show and a Grade 2-3 assembly. We had a music test last week. Erin Hutchison, Matt Versteeg Mr. Hencher's Grade 6s are working hard on puppet plays. We YY i • GRAPEVINE will be showing our plays to the primary classes. In computers we are working with the "Music Studio" program. With this program•we ca' make our pwn songs. — Richard Watson On Tuesday we had a surprise birthday party fOi Mr. Maertens. We went to the magic show in the gym and everybody got a chance to pet Editor Wendy McBride Grade 3 has been writing inter- esting stories about winter and winter activities. We are practising putting capitals, periods and using expressive words to improve our stories. Amanda Wattam is still out of school with her broken leg. Mrs. Hall is tutoring her at the babysitter's. She is now learning to walk without her cast after getting a bad break in her leg. We look forward to having her back at school. —Shanda Mitchell Mr. Sakasov's class is going on a ski trip. Mr. Lindsay's Grade 4-5 and Mrs. Schedler's class is also going to Talisman. Mr. Sakasov's class is drawing silhouettes in art. —Rob Metcalfe Mrs. Train and her class had a wonderful time at the Wawanosh Conservation Area. We also learned how animals adapt to winter. It was fun to look at animal tracks. They played a game to show how im- portant camouflaging is and they had buddies from high school come and work with them for one hour each day for the last two weeks. They also are helping students with cooking, math and reading. Mrs. Train's class was invited to the high school for lunch as a treat to end the session with them. The hOspital projects are completed now and they did very well. —Stephanie Goll Mr. Pegg of the ministry of na- tural resources visited Mrs. King's class with his fur kit and traps. He showed us many kinds of pelts and discussed some forms of human trapping. We have had our two sessions of family studies and industrial arts. In family studies, We made pizzas and t -If? finger puppets. In industrial arts we worked with leather. Last Monday our VIP unit visited the hospital. We had a tour of the ambulance area. Keith Carson spoke to us about drug abuse. It was a very informative presentation. Report card time is fast ap- proaching. The students are very busy doing projects and writing tests. —Tammy Thynne This week Mr. Shaw's Grade 8 class has been very busy completing a math test, science and history tests, as well as studying for an upcoming geography test. We also have been very busy working on this year's musical. We attended the symphony orchestra in Kitchener last Thursday and will be going skiing- at Talisman on March 10. —Andrea Plumb This week .at our school the junior grades saw a- magic shOW. Many surrounding schools came and en- joyed the performance. The senior grades went to Kitchener for a very interesting symphony performance. March 13 is creepingup for the WPS senior students. They are working hard to make the drama prOduction of "The Beverly Hillbillies" a big success. --Tharen Keil Mrs. Schedler's .Grade 5 just fin- ished a unit on Valentines. The activities involved were research, creative writing, reading, language and art. Upcoming tests are math and social studies. They enjoyed the magic show and the chocolate fondue. The class is excited about their ski trip whieh will take place on March 9. • --Andrea Gauld ijjjP3 3j( the bunny and the duck. Last Wednesday we had a big math test. — Andrea Ruttan SENIORREPORT Edited by Kelly Bradihaw There will be a French test and a science test coming up. We had our retreat in history, our geography test was handed back and our books for geography will be collected soon: In industrial arts we made a spaghetti project that has been marked and we are starting a' new toy project. In family studies, the family books were due last week. — Judy Hymers Mr. Doubleday's Grade 7-8 class is busy finishing projects. History projects as well as individual novel study booklets are due this week. Last Thursday the instrumental group traveled to Kitchener to hear the K -W Symphony. — Kelly Bradshaw Mr. Raynard's Grade 8 class has been busy working on puppet plays. They are working on volume, mass and capacity in math and will soon be having a test. They have finished a unit in science and will also be having a test in the near future. — Mary Feldskov SPEECHES -- The Legion public speaking competition was held Thursday, Feb. 16, in the gymnasium at Howick. The winners were as follows: JUNIORS— first, Karen Buck, speaking on "Sprite", her hamster (Sprite also attended the contest); second, Jeff Keil,, "My Cousin, Cory" and third, Jennifer Fenton, "Parents"; INTERMEDIATES— = first, Kelly Bradshaw, "On Being 13"; second, Michael Greig, "My Exciting School Years" and third, Dale Schefter, "My Trip to the East Coast". Kelly and Karen speak at the zone level on March 4. The speakers also gathered at the Fordwich United Church last Tuesday for the Lions public speaking contest. Winners were,as above, but with two minor changes: Junior— second, Richard Watson, "My Trip to Jamaica" and; Intermediate— third, Josh Doubleday, "On Being a Coach Potato'. Congratulations to all the speakers. 1 Jennifer Howitt „ . bag, WOW in SunibroQk Arthnr Norris Wrdieter, in,.his 64 Intaat6; kelKasprellegeasby bis Ka1kas Parents, Albert andart grandsant $ea. He„. WAS the dear'.'br�ti husband of Doris (Mang); 10401( 1410 Wat father of. Richard -and Victor of Kit- Chapel, on t ,174nt diem', Wayne of Listowel, Mr wiIItake place i* oeemetery,,, Dale (Joanne/ McLeanof ' Donations to the rie Unite Renee Wheeler of Toronte; Mrs. Churtili Women -wouldbe 4- - Brian (Georgia) Shaw of Guelph; preciated as expressions of Mrs. James (Sherry) Shaw of WOit- arnpathY. eter and Jodi 'Morris of Toronto; EWON" With deep sorrow, the loving father-in-law of Kathy and Elston family shares the sad news of Lynda, loving Grandpa of 11 grand- the sadden death of Barbara Elam, children. Mr. Monis served in the at Wingham-ai4Distriit Hospital on army from 1942 until 1945. Reboil& :Saturday, Feb. 25t in her 32nd year. property in Wroxeter in PP and The former Barbara Grace -raffish, moved from Toronto in 1974 whenhe she was the beloved wife: of Keith • retired. He moved back to Toronto is Elston;. loving mother Emily and.. 1985. Leanne, both at home; daughter4 MORDEN — Passed away in Wing-: Grant andLois Farrish of Liieknow• ham and District Hospital on Mon- day, Feb. 20, Viola Barbara Morden, in her 94th year. Viola Wenzel was predeceased by her husbands, Aaron Heinmiller, Walter James King and James Morden. She was the loving mother of Mrs. Harold (Ruth) King, Gerrie; George Hein - miller of Whiterock, B.C.; Mrs, Mel (Emily) Plant of Owen Sound; Mrs. Alex (Barbara (Betty)) Gillen of Harriston; Mrs. John (Pauline) Kneale of Qualicum Beach, Van- couver Island. daughter-in-law of 'Bill and Isabel Elston of Morris. Township; sister of Janet and Livia Versolatto of Dor- chester. Funeral •service will be held today (Tuesday) at St. Andrew's Presbyteilan Church, Wingham, at two o'clock, 'Rev, Larry Welch offi- ciating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation ef Ontario or Knox Presbyterian, Church, Blue - vale, would be appreciated as ex- pressions of sympathy and may be placed through The McBurney She was predeceased Funeral Home, Wingham. Faye Remington, Cashier of Zehrs Markets, Ju sephine St., Wingham, presents a Zehrs Save - A -Tape cheque for $726.67 to Jenny Remington, Joanne Crawford and Mr. Bruce Robertson, stu- dents and principal of Wingham Ptiblic School of Wingham whose organization redeemed Zehrs cash register tapes in order to raise funds for school trips and learning material. Our sincere congratulations to all who partici- pated in this very commendable project. We are pleased we were able to assist you. 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