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The Wingham Advance Times, 1995-03-01, Page 2• • XI NNW AINNIMINt l w Effective speakers...The top effective speakers from the Lions Club Effective Speaking competition held Feb. 14 In Wingham were (seated) senior Kim Bouwers of Wingham, and senior Crystal Brindley of Lucknow; (standing) Lions Club Effective Speaking co-ordinator Russell Zurbrlgg; Intermediate Shelly Johnston of Lucknow, Intermediate Russell Hurst of Teeswater, intermediate Kara Werth of Wingham, and Wingham Lions Club president John McInnes. The winning speakers advance to the Region 3 meet, to be held in Blyth tomorrow evening. Excellent r turn -out You can trust for EWHSA H&R Block. BELGRAVE--The East Wawanosh Rome and School Association had an excellent turn -out on Friday, Feb. 17, to discuss future plans for the group.. A report was given on the Ontario Parent Council and the proposed changes recently announced by the Royal Commission on Education. A parent advisory group will be mandatory by Sept. 1995. Ideas to involve junior and senior students were discussed. Plans have been made for a junior danee after school on March 8. A survey concerning a second trip to the Talisman ski resort will be sent home with senior grades. Mr. Fischer ' presented information on a sport-a-thon day, which was supported by the group. For more informtion about the Home and School Association, contact Jane Bromley at 357-3023 or Linda Knight, 357-1490. World Elston wins in Turnberry Day of Jacquelyn Elston of Wingham 'Trying For My Driver's License' Public School was the winner of and her impromptu speech was en - the Lions Club's elementary titled 'Getting Up In The Morn - school effective speaking comped- ing.' She was presented her trophy tion held last Wednesday evening by Bill Peace, manager of the To - at Turnberry Central School. ronto Dominion bank in Wing - Elston was ong of nine speakers +tam. from three Wingham-area schools The judges for the competition taking part in the competition. were former teachers Shirley Speakers were from Wingham Kaufman, and Janet Day, and' Public School, Sacred Heart Wingham United Church minister School of Wingham and Turnber- Rev. Rea Grant. ry Central School. Also representing Wingham The speakers were required to Public School were Kim Schedler give a prepared speech of three to with her prepared speech "Super - five minutes in length and then an stitions', and her impromptu . impromptu speech of from one to speech, 'If I Were the Prime Min - two minutes in length. ister of Canada;' and Ginny Elston's prepared speech was on Schenk with her prepared speech Lisle claims junior title For the second consecutive year, Mary Lisle of Wingham claimed the junior secondary school title in the Royal Canadian Legion's public speaking competi- tion. The competitions for the junior secondary school division, as well as the junior and senior elemen- tary school divisions were held Saturday at the Legion Hall in Wingham. The senior secondary school competition was held Mon- day evening. Lisle was one of three speakers in the junior secondary school di- vision. Russell Hurst of Teeswater was second and Paul Vaudry of Wingham was third. All three speakers attend F. E. Madill Sec- ondary School in Wingham. This marked the fourth straight year that a Lisle has won the jun- ior secondary school event. Prior to Mary winning 'the competition the past two years, Julie Lisle won the event for two years. The judges for the junior secon- dary school division were John Strong, Legion padre Rev. John Nielson, and former principal at Sacred Heart School in Teeswater, George King. First place honors in the senior elementary school division was won by Melina Hussey of East Wawanosh Public School. Janet Lisle of Wingham Public was run- ner-up and Elizabeth Bruce of Turnberry Central School was third. Also competing were B.J. Bulmer of Hillcrest School in Teeswater, Vanessa Reinhart of Sacred Heart School in Teeswater, and Jessica O'Connell of Sacred Heart School in Wingham. Bethany Burns of Sacred Heart School in Teeswater earned first place honors in the junior elemen- tary school division. Katie Foxton of Tumbcrry Central School was runner-up and Muffy Kennedy of Hillcrest School in Teeswater was third. Also competing were Kyle Bar- low of Wingham Public, Myron rYYitli� SHIELL--1. D. and Matthew are happy to announce the arrival of their brother, Ryan Andrew, born Feb. 20, 1995, at Wingham and District Hospital, weighing 8 lbs., 9 oz. Loving parents are Doug and Sherry Shiell; proud grandparents are Jack and Bonnie Shiell, John and Arlene Green. Hussey of East Wawanosh, and Ja- mie Gowland of Sacred Heart School in Teeswater. The judges for the elementary school divisions were St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church minis- ter Rev. John Vaudry, former MPP Murray Gaunt, and CKNX AM 920 personality Don Fraser. Dana Foxton of Sacred Heart School in Teeswater was first in the story telling division for stu- dents in Grades 1-3. The winners in each division advance to the zone competition which will be held Saturday at the Legion branch in Clinton. East Wawanosh School Melina Hussey took the Grade 8 and senior overall title at the pub- lic speaking competition held at East Wawanosh Public School held last Tuesday, ,:with her topic "Coping with Tragedy.' Danielle Thompson was the Grade 7 win- ner with her topic Trip Out West.' Myron Hussey was the Grade 6 winner and the overall junior divi- sion winner with his speech on 'Habits.' Shawn Cottrill was the Grade 5 winner with his speech on 'Superstitions' and Kerri Meier was the Grade 4 winner with her speech on 'My Dog Bruno.' H&R Block has been preparing income tax returns for almost 30 years. After millions of returns, we think our service is even better than ever. • Income taxes are our only business. • We have more experienced preparers than anyone in the business. • We stand behind our work. • We provide thorough and accurate service. • We are reasonably priced. • - We are conveniently located. Put H&R Block's experience behind you. Stop in or call for an appointment today. 'Suicides,' and her impromptu Prayer. speech 'The Value of Friendship.' Speaking from Sacred Heart- St. Paul's Anglican Church in School of Wingham were Robert Wingham is hosting the annual Phalen with his prepared speech World Day of Prayer service this 'Violence and Cartoons,' and his Friday, March 3, starting at 1:30 impromptu speech 'Computers;' p.m. Jessica O'Connell- with her pre- • The theme of this year's World pared speech 'What Would I Wish Day of Prayer is "The Earth Is a For From A Genie,' and her im- House for All People". promptu speech 'Getting Up In Representatives . of Wingham's the Morning;' and Tara Lyn Schill various congregations will be with her prepared speech 'Cou- taking part in the service. rage,' and her impromptu speech Since 1887 (1918 in Canada), the 'School Spirit in My School.' World Day of Prayer has been Representing Turnberry Central celebrated annually on the first School were Elizabeth Bruce with Friday of March. It grew out of the her prepared speech- 'Boredom, work of the women's missionary and her impromptu speech Three societies of many churches in the of My Favorite Desserts;' Doug .McGlynn with his prepared speech 'Being A Friend,' and his im- promptu speech 'Being A Friend to Everyone;' and Janine Wright with her prepared speech 'Adop- tions,' and her impromptu speech 'The Vacation of a Lifetime.' The Lions Club Region 3 effec- tive speaking competition for sec- ondary school students will be held March 2 in Blyth, and the dis- trict competition will be held March 29 at F. E. Madill Secon- dary School in Wingham. ::r .:i iR BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPE *AUSTS .59 Hamilton St., Goderich 524-8658 45 Huron St., Clinton 482-7440 317 Josephine St., Wingham 357-3006 NEW LOCATION 969 Queen St., Kincardine 396-5449 COMMUNITY CALENDAR S.onsored United States and Canada. Guest speaker at St. Paul's this Friday is Ms. C. J. James, an Anglican volunteer in mission, who recently has returned from a two- year assignment in Haiti. Ms. Tames was in Haiti during the blockade and last fall's U.S. invasion. Her experiences will be worth hearing. Special music will be provided by Hilary McPherson,' choir director at St. Paul's. All are welcome to attend and bring a friend. .:t .:t LTCIVX ::t :2: ::r INSURANCE BROKERS (Wingham) Ltd. Gorrie, 335-3525 •, Wingham, 357-2636' "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" Bill Keil WEDNESDAY. MARCH 1. N-turon County Branch, O.G.S. can help you with your family tree research by attending the regular meeting to -day at 7:30 p.m., in the Huron County Pioneer Museum, 110 North St.. Goderich, Speaker. Colleen Maguire says "This is your Life" -A Video Family Tree.' Lug -a -mug for refreshments. Thank you. THURSDAY.MARCH 2 •School Music Concert for Community, 7:30 to 9:00 Phone 357-1530 for 24 hour movie Information Starts day Friday &SaturdFriay 9 :00 p.m. STARRING JODIE FOSTER Sunday - Thursday AA 8:00 p.m. .:r FRIDAY. MARCH 3 •Wo,d Day of Prayer Service, St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1:30 p.m. Nursery provided. Refreshments following service.. MONDAY. MARCH 7 •Wingham Depressive & Manic Depressive Support group meeting, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's Anglican Church basement. For information phone 357-1914. •Wingham Town Council Meeting, 7 p.m..at the Council Chamber. .:r SIHRAo PHIL HARTMA• ItOUSE GUEST The eeerb timteee movie! --rte-- PG Friday, Saturday & Tuesday ONLY 7:00 p.m. , TUESDAY MARCH 7 •East Wawanosh Township Council Meeting. at 12:30 p.m. at Township Office In Belgrave •Moms Township Council Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Township Office •Tumberry Township Council Meeting, 8:00 p.m.at Township Office, Bluevale. 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