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Home My WebLink AboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-04-09, Page 12Ingham Advanee-Times, April 9, 1980 KII.NDERGARTE,N—Our Easter plants are doing very well. We will take them home when they are a little larger. We decorated mosaic Easter eggs and made standing Easter rabbits. GRADES 1 & 2—We have had Miss Jones, a student teacher from Ottawa University, with us for the past two weeks. On Tuesday Grades -4 to 4 went by bus to Robinson's sugar bush. We were divided into two groups and taken across the narrow bridge to see how the spites and tubes are put into the trees. We felt the suction from the spile when it is taken out of the tree. Then we tasted maple butter and maple syrup. When we went into the shanty we saw how the sap is boiled and even looked into the big furnace full of flames. Then we all bought some treats and got back onto the bus for Wingham. GRADES 3 & 4 --Grade 4 celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation April 2 at Sacred Heart Church. GRADES 5 & 6—The past week has been a very busy week for us. We sold raffle tickets on a cake to raise $42 for the missions. Special WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES WANT ADS 357-2320 Sacred Heart Mailbox thanks to Mrs. Skins, who donated the cake. The significance of Easter was discussed throughout the week. The students wrote Easter poetry and stories. GRADES 7 & 8—The students of Grades 7 and 8 are preparing to receive , the Sacrament of Confirmation May 1. A parent meeting was held as part of the preparation. Father Gutowski and Miss Mary Kennedy, religion consultant, addressed the meeting. A one -day retreat will be held in April as a completion of the course. Projects and tour- naments—Pupils from Grades 5 to 8 are busy working at their projects for the school science fair to be held during Education Week, May 4-10. The chess and checkers schedules and playoffs are nearly completed and the eight winners from the four divisions will travel to Strat- ford to participate in the Huron -Perth tournament. The pupils of Grades 7 and 8 have completed fund-raising projects during the last month to help meet the expenses of their upcoming trip to Ottawa in May. They sold t -shirts and chocolate bars. Both projects were very successful. Floor hockey has com- menced in Grades 3-4 and 5-6. Students will be picked from these classes to represent our school at Goderich on April 16. Professional Activity Days—April 3 was a school professional activity day' at Sacred Heart. Meetings were held with the superintendent and religion consultant. Parent interviews were also held. Grey Central Home and School A . o oration x£i3yi .eiSik?e57 Presents ' Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun" April 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at Grey Central School, Ethel For More Information Contact Lilian Hanna 356-2390 Jennet Locking 887-9486 JUST WIDE—The puck slid wide of the Wiarton goal on one of the Wingham Liens' infrequent offensive forays early In the second period of their playoff game last week. The Lions dropped behind 2-0 in the first period and lost the game 4-1, eliminating them from further WOAA playoff action. ONE BRIGHT SPOT—The lone bright spot in the Wingham Lions' third and final play- off game against Wiarton last week was this goal by Dan Martin in the final minute of the second period. Martin scored on a powerplay to get thingslstarted for the Lions, but they were unable to cope with a swift -skating Wiarton team and dropped�the game_e-.l, Posing their WOAAserles in three straight games. Special grant aids play presentation Huron Country Playhouse general manager, Marc Quinn, announced recently that the Canada Council has awarded a special project grant to the playhouse for the presentation of a Canadian play. Free at Last, a new comedy by Eric Nicol has been successfully produced in Vancouver and Fredericton. The Ontario premiere will take place at Huron Country Playhouse on Aug. 7 (pre- views Aug. 5-6) and will play until August 16. The grant for $1,500 will aid AUDITIONS .AUDITIONS AUDITIONS AUDITIONS AUDITIONS D ` C AUDITIONS Z 0 D The Wingham Towne Players are interested in You .. . (no experience needed! ! ! ) NEEDED for the upcoming 3 -act comedy . . . "Look Who's Laughing" * Actors and Actresses o * Set Designers E * Set BuIdeirs * Lighting Crew * Advertising Committee v, z O 1-• z 0 0 - z Q AUDITIONS * Prompters * Make-up Artists * Prloduction. Assistants * Wardrobe Committee If interested please call 357-1383 after 5 p.m. or attend at the Town Hall on dates shown below. Your, support' is end necessary to ensure continuing success of the Towne Players, AUDITIONS 4 Mala Roles 5 Female Roles Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wingham Town Hall 8:00 p.m. AUDITIONS AUDITIONS AUDITIONS Z 0 AUDITIONS in offsetting some costs of this special Canadian production. Free At Last, is a comedy about a.recently separated man in his forties. His faith in himself is shattered, and then he finds Sheila to help him pick up the pieces. Humor is never far away as he struggles with the problems of male menopause and his attempts to be "free at last". The Ontario Arts Council has increased its operating grant this year by $500 over last year's $26,000. In addition a special grant of $1,000 from the Ontario Touring Arts Fund will supplement the cost. of a special, one night only perfor- mance of Spring Thaw '80 on June 7. Tickets for Spring Thaw '80 are available by mailorder to subscribers only until April 28, at which time they will go on sale to the general public. PACKAGE The playhouse is also pleased this. season to offer a special dinner theatre pack- age to theatre goers. The savings and con- venience of this plan will appeal to many 'visitors to the playhouse. In co-operation with the \Tillage Inn of Grand Bend, the playhouse is able to offer an evening performance and meal, served at the Inn, at a cost of $100 per person, or $8.50 plus voucher for sub- scription holders. All reserva- tions will be handled through the playhouse ticket office (619) 238-8451. Subscription holders can book on or after April 28, and-tlhe-genera1 pub -- lic on or after May 26. Sub- scriptions are available now for those interested. The success of this plan will allow expansion on the pack- age for the 1981 season, PUBLICITY The playhouse has ap- pointed Heather `Redick of Zurich to the position of publi- city director. Making the announcement general manager Quinn said he was very pleased to locate some- one with her experience and enthusiasm. Mrs. Redick has over 10 years business experience. For the latter five, she was closely associated with the graphic design and adver- tising industry, in the capacity of production manager, and more recently, account execu- tive, with Agripress Canada Limited of Hensall. At Huron Country Play- house Mrs, Redick will be re- sponsible for all publicity and media -public relations for the entire program :presented by the theatre. The recently announced 1980 season in- cludes four popular comedies, a Large scale musical pro- duction, a film series, children's programs, and other major events. 4. rhie +, did lay abina ,rd h. 1 e. old lake f r ghter • was presented' to; Huron County Council for its reaction last Meeting. The display would be set up as part of the ,Euron . County Pioneer Museum, •co i memo^. rating Goderich's importance as a lake port and offering the public an, insight into nautical life. ' The proposal presented to council by its property committee calls for., cutting the vyheel Ouse and cabins out of the freighter Shelter Bay and moving them to the museum. The Shelter Bay, which was built in 1907, is now being used as a storage hulk at Goderich by the Goderich Elevator and Transit Com- pany. Although - the owners have offered to donate the wheel- house and cabins to the museum, the cost Of removing them, closing in the deck on the ship, transporting them to the museum and setting up the display is estimated at $31,800. Jack Tinney, vice chairman of the property .committee, said he anticipates the project could be at least „partially funded through private donations. He said the com- Wiarton puts end to season for Midgets The Wiarton Midgets put an end to the Wingham Lions° hockey Season last Tuesday, defeating the Lions 5-1 here in Wingham. The victory gave Wiarton the WOAA Midget CC championship, winning" their best -of -five set in three straight games. Danny Martin scored Wingham's only goal to pull the Lions close late in the second period, but Wiarton scored three times in the third period to claim the champion- ship. The Lions thank the Wingham Lions 'Club for its assistance during the past season in supplying trans- portation to out-of-town • games. On a separate note, the Wingham Minor Hockey Association will be holding its annual awards night next Thursday; April .1.7% -at' at the highschool. Sportsmen elect new executive Forty members gathered at the Wingham Sportsmen's Club April 1 to elect a new executive for the year. Bob Skinn was voted in as president, with Bev Clayton as vice president, Larry Zinn as secretary and Grant- Wall as treasurer. Seven other committees were also formed. On behalf of the members present the new ' president thanked the outgoing executive for a job well done. Mr, Wall is the past president, with Danny Stacey the out- going vice president. Les Thompson served as secretary and Doug Gerson as treasurer. The club's recreation committee is preparing for a busy summer. sal court would do further ay., etc a€lin n t wanted to• tC+ w >< sreaPOW The " completed display would include the ship's Wheelhouse and the set of cabins.'immediately below it, known as the captain's Office and quarters and the passenger quarters. It would also include the various audible' instruments and navigational aids used in handling the ship, to make it as realistic as possible. Most councillors appeared to support the project. oderiob llu� Palmer .said she' perSonaihr would support it on the basi$, that Goderich Is an important port, and she asked every member . to give it "due consideration". Deputy Reeve Robert Allen also spoke up in favor, calling mit "a unique opportunity for the county and the town. I don't know where else you could establish a marine 'museum for that ,amount," he added. Harold Robinson, reeve of Howick Township, inquired why the display couldn't be left onboard the ship, thus • What's neva at H'uronview.? Residents of Huronview worshipped with both Rev. Wittick and Rev. Darrell on Sunday morning. The ministers were assisted by Mrs. Webster and Mary Campbell at the Communion service. The Huronview Choir sang, `Jesus Spreads His Banner O'er Us'. Mark Sprout and Cecil Skinner sang the duet, 'Waiting for Jesus', with the choir joining in on the chorus. On Monday afternoon the Old Tyme Music was held in normal care sitting room with Elsie Henderson and Norm Speir entertaining at the piano and violin. Jim Ruddock also played his accordian., Betty Fawcett taught ceramics on Tuesday after- noon in the craft room. Wed- nesday norming Dolly. Waghorn assisted a staff member to make cookies for the Over 90 Club, which meets the first Wednesday of each month. Because this Friday was Good Friday, the Roman Catholics held mass on Wed- nesday morning. In' the afternoon the first floor north sitting room was filled with residents, who are over 90 years. Tea and cookies were served by the volunteers after the residents were en- tertained by Mrs. Henderson at thepiano and Mr. Speir, playing his violin. We are pleased to have Mr. Archibald instructing wood- working each Thursday TUMBLE FOR EXTRA CASH Put moneyIn your pocket by selling um. anted Items in the Wont Ad Column , morning. The men are busy making serviette holders. The cupcakes, given to residents celebrating birth- days, are made and distribut- ed by the craft room, and be- cause we are not working on the weekend we must apolo- gize to those whose birthdays fall on a weekend and there- fore do not receive their cup= cake until Monday. Happy be- lated birthday to these resi- dents. "Bible Study was held in the chapel and we welcome back Mrs. Prouty, who has been away on a winter holiday. Day Care held a Tea Dance in the auditorium on Thursday afternoon. There was a sur- prise visit from Mr. Easter Bunny himself, who distributed daffodils to those present. ii;al�ilu Hower .' elevatorCO e tfor. $toraga: ouldri't want tq take r sponaibility for the persons visitiingit. East ' Wawanosh Reeve Simon Mahan declared he.is ”well pleased" with the idea, and regaled council with an account of iiia elcperienees .aboard ship. R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Gaderlch The Squad+ 024-7661 Sane uptol on Hoineowners insurance If your hon a .is less than 7 years old, you may save money. Find out how much, call: R. W. "RICK" GIBBONS 25 ALFRED ST. E. 519-357-3280 4116 State Farm Fire • and Casualty Company Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario Book Now For air travel to Western Canada, .seats on 'Charter Class Fares' and. 'Nighthawk Fares' sell out quickly. Travel can be affordable but you must plan ahead Inquire now! Contact HQLTDAYWRLW: ., 357.2701 ' OUT .OF TOWN CALL COLLECT Wingham CAN -AG B PRAY LI IVB ITE P.O. 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