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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-11-16, Page 2dF. 1pA�,9iNovember 16, 1977 RIDDELL AWARD—Lynn Miller of RR 1, Lucknow, won the Jack Riddell award. Mr. Riddell presented the award to the champion 4-H Sheep Showman in the county. Lynn is a member of the Huron County 4-H Sheep Club. PROCTER AWARD—Steven Shelley of RR 2, Gorrie, re- ceived the Stewart Procter Award from Ross Procter for exhibiting the top Shorthorn heifer in the 4-H Beef Champ- ionship Show at the Seaforth. Junior Fair. POWELL TROPHY—Carolyn Dinsmore of RR 1, Fordwich, scored 96 of a possible 100 points in the horse section of the judging competition to win the Winston Powell trophy. Carolyn is a member of the Howick and Turnberry 4-H Horse and Pony Club. The presentation was made by Bob Hern, president of the 4-H club leaders association. McKINLEY TROPHY—Sharon Colclough of RR 1, Clinton, won the Robert McKinley Citizenship trophy. The award goes to the 4-H member in Huron County selected by nomination as outstanding in club work and in home and community activities. Others interviewed for the award included Bill Armstrong, RR 4, Wingham; Jean Siertsema, RR 3, Blyth; John Van Vliet, RR 2, Brussels; and Brian Pym, RR 1, Centralia. Don Pullen, county agricultural rep- resentative, presented the award on behalf of Mr. Mc- Kinley. }The Howick Grapevine Intended for last week PD DAY Friday, October 28th, was a Professional Development Day for all Huron County Elementary School Teachers. The Huron County Teachers' Federation was responsible for the organiza- tion of the Professional Develop- ment Day. A wide range of activi- ties were arranged and each teacher was asked to choose the two activities that interested him -her the most. Sessions were arranged with the Director of the Children's Aid Society, the Director of the Huron Centre for Children and Youth, the Huron County Planner, Huron County Council,our Members of Parlia- ment - Mr. Riddell and Mr. Gaunt, plus many more. The writer of this article visited with Mr. Cober, vice-principal at Howick Central to get his :reac- tions about this Professional Development Day. On the morning of the 28th of October, Mr. Caber attended a Dramatic Arts session in the Goderich District Collegiate Institute. The session was taught by Mr. McMillan, who is the teacher of the theatre arts program at the school in Goderich. Excellent ideas were discussed on how drama can be used as a teaching aid in the public schools. On the afternoon of the same day, Mr. Cober visited the Signal Star Publishing Company in Goderich to see how newspapers are produced from the begining to the finished product. He saw them being printed and rolled off rollers and cut into size. They then were folded and packaged and posted to various places. Mr. Cober commented on the proceedings of that day as being very profitable -and interesting, and is planning on using some of the ideas discussed. —Lisa Lambkin JUNIOR ELECTIVES The second session of Junior Electives will begin on Tuesday, Nov: 8. All electives will be the same except for Mr. Farnell's. He will be changing from models to prints. The prints will be made from many household articles and painting such as finger paint- ing. The maximum for this course is 20 students. The remaining topics are cooking with Miss Wombwell, Theatre Group by Mr. Maher, Ukulele by Mr. Parsons and Mr. Shaw, Ceramics by Mr. Stewart, Mr. Stretton is teaching Outdoor Education, Mr. Fisher will be teaching a practical First Aid elective, Mrs. Nixon, the school secretary, will be continuing the Surgeon tells about research in Cancer Intended for last week BELGRAVE — Several mem- bers from the Wingham branch of the Huron County Cancer Society attended the regular meeting of the Huron County Unit held in the Seaforth Public School on Wednesday evening November 2. Representatives and visitors from the five county branches, Exeter, Goderich, Clinton, Sea - forth and Wingham were in at- tendance. The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Helen Davies of Clinton, president of the county unit. Reports of the various commit- tees were received, and greetings were brought to the meeting by D. Brandt, chairman for the South Western district of the Canadian Cancer Society. Guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Rodney, a surgeon with the Sea - forth Medical Clinic. He had a most interesting slide presenta- tion and address on his work with "Experimental Surgery in Can- cer Research" in which he was involved before coming to Sea - forth. He also explained how some of the campaign funds are used in cancer research. The ladies of the Seaforth branch served a delicious lunch and a social hour followed. The next regular meeting of the unit will be hel' in February. Winners in Loto BELMORE — Doris Hayes of RR 1, Wroxeter, won $1,000 in the October draw of the Belmore Loto, while David Carson of RR 1, Listowel, won the $500 prize in the early bird draw. The loto is sponsored by the Belmore Chamber of Commerce, with one draw per month for $1,000 and the additional early bird draw for tickets bought before Oct. 15. typing elective. For the sports minded student, Mr. Livermore will be offering a hockey elective. The counted cross stitch elective will be handled by Miss Mc- Kinnon, the librarian. The Junior Electives have been in progress for over three years. They give more school enjoyment for everyone involved, and students learn new hobbies and worthwhile activities. —by Caroline Mulvey GOOD STUDY METHODS WEEK This week has been called "Good Study Methods Week" to encourage better studying for exams and tests. Quietness is an important requirement for effec- tive studying to take place. Better studying methods also help the person to remember and so get more pleasing marks. Hopefully, this week will help many people realize the im- portance of effective study methods. —by David McCaughan USSR This year at Howick Central most of the students are having USSR (Uninterrupted Silent Reading). Each student has a book in his -her desk and each day for approximately 15 minutes they will do nothing butread their chosen book. A sign is usually hung on the classroom door to remind those passing by that this is in progress and not to disturb. This activity will encourage the students to read more and to dis- cuss the many interesting books we have. So far this idea and pro- gram has been successful and well received. —by Leisa Garniss Intended for last week PAPER COLLECTION The students of Turnberry Central have been collecting newspapers as a project to raise money for their Student Parlia- ment. Another aim of this project is conservation of resources from an environmental point of view. We are collecting the newsprint in the gym and each day our piles grow larger and larger. Even- tually we will ship our newsprint for recycling. SPORTS EVENTS Recently students from Turn - berry participated in two inter- school sports events. Our stu- dents made a fine showing in both cross country and soccer. We thoroughly enjoyed the activities and al] participants received a participation ribbon. HALLOWE'EN Last week the grade 7-8 class- room held an assembly. to the de- light of the younger children. Many Hallowe'en songs and a play highlighted the assembly. Also at this assembly many stu- dents were presented with their excellence crest and certificate for attaining a high calibre of fit- ness in the Canada Fitness Award Program. On October 31 the children of grades kindergarten to grade four held parties and dressed up in their costumes. Everyone had a very enjoyable time. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The pupils "of grades 7 and 8 in conjunction with their art pro- gram painted all the outside playground equipment. This pro- ject was sponsored by Student Parliament and we are all very pleased with the bright and color- ful results. While on the topic of the playground, a huge roller also rolled the playground and the grade 6 and 7 classroom cleaned the flower beds and the arbore- tum. PHYSICAL FITNESS Each morning the students run around the track once each and fill their nostrils with the fresh country air. • We must be be- coming quite agile as recently the fire marshal visited our school and in a fire drill we cleared the school in a record time of 45 seconds. HOUSELEAGUE Our fall houseleague is well underway now and with the fine weather we are enjoying the out- doors. The novice and juveniles are playing dodgeball and the juniors, intermediates and seniors are -playing soccer. REMEMBRANCE DAY. ASSEMBLY The grade 6 and 7 class held a Remembrance Day Assembly for all the students of our school. UNICEF On Hallowe'en evening we col- lected over $200 for needy chil- dren in the world. We would like to thank all those who helped us in this very worthwhile project. HOT DOG SALES Once a month the students will enjoy the opportunity to purchase a hot dog for lunch. We welcome this break from our normal sand- wich routine. Last Friday we consumed over 300 of them. The grade seven and eight classes were the caterers and the profits went to student parliament. WARD & UPTIGRC'sVE Listowel (519) 291-3040 CHARTERED ACCOUNTNTS Attention The Wingham Public Utilities Commission Urges Conservation - Growth of our Ontario Hydro's New Generating capacity is 6% per year. - Growth of consumption in excess of this will mean Brown -Outs, Black -Outs and much higher energy costs for us all. - At present the overall increase in consumption is 7.2% in Ontario - Growth of consumption in 1976 compared with consumption in 1975 in the Town of Wingham was 11%. 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