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Clinton News Record, 2016-02-10, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Huron Christian School News Jennifer Branderhorst Office Administrator, Huron Christian School January and February means food drive at Huron Christian School. Talking to grade 5/6 students who are coordinating this year's drive revealed the following, "Our food drive is a direct response to what Jesus did - feed the hungry. We've been blessed so that we can be a blessing to others", says Kerina. "Our class is charting how much each class is donating, with an end goal of 1 ton of food raised by the end of the drive ; added Lian. Julia shared what she has learned through this drive, "22,000 children worldwide die each day from poverty. We want to help do some- thing about that locally". Monday after school skating is another highlight of the winter months. At the end of the day, 2 bus loads of students head over to the arena for an hour of skating. "Skating with my friends is what I like the best", offers Megan, while Sydney and lace like the races. Abby and Michael think playing tag with their friends is the high- light; Brooke mentioned that the trip to the snack bar is what she likes best about each Monday afternoon. Students in all grades are learning skipping skills and tricks during gym classes as they prepare for the upcom- ing Jump Rope for Heart activity later in February. Any sponsor money raised will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation to help combat heart disease. Walks down the hallway at any time of the day reveal students practicing their writing and public speaking or story telling skills in preparation for this year's speech competition in mid-February. Our theme assembly this month, focusing on our theme "Children of the Prom- ise", saw our guest speaker, Pastor Kevin from Exeter, lead us in some reflections on the gift of God's grace that makes us His children. Each student had a chance to respond to that by writing what he/she wanted to do for God out of thankfulness for this gift. "I want to work on putting oth- ers before myself", shared Nicola, while Ben, a grade 1 student, wants to pray for oth- ers. Leigha wants to focus on living her life for God, not for herself. If you drop in the school over the noon hour, you will see our students busy with a variety of activities - Robotics club, band club, chess club, and the worship team that helps lead singing at our assemblies and a few local worship services. And finally, the last time you heard from us, we were anticipating snow days... and once again, Huron County winters have not dis- appointed. At the time of writing, we have experi- enced 3 snow days, which is way down from 7 at this time last year. But, that doesn't discourage Emma and Lau- ren from hoping for more. "I love it when it's snowing hard at night and I kind of anticipate a snow day. And then the next day getting to sleep in is a bonus", stated Emma, while Lauren likes snow days because she can catch up on homework and all kinds of other things. (7L/@J'7 dr �Ue Te 'Clot %€h2i4/q at 7ee ,4aea. acsdec.' Clinton United Church 105 Ontario Street 519-482-9553 "7 www.clintonunited.ca Ministry Team Word and Sacrament: Rev. Randy Covey MDiv Children and Youth: Kathy Douglas DM Director of Music: Louise Dockstader FEBRUARY 14 10:30 am Worship LENT! NURSERY & SUNDAY SCHOOL Open Minds - Open Hearts Come and be a part of the family Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 Sunday February 14, 2016 Morning Service - 10:00 am Evening Service - 7:00 pm Tuesday's @ 7:15 -Youth Group "Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn." Isaiah 51:1 All Visitors Welcome! First Baptist Church 85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598 SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2016 MORNING SERVICE 10:30 AM Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL Clinton News Record 519-482-3443 PRESS '0' BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (519) 482-8183 FEBRUARY 14, 2016 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Pastor Josh McCarthy Everyone Welcome! HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 52 Victoria St., Clinton - 519-606-1015 www.heartlandclinton.ca Pastor Charles Gingerich Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Share 7:00 p.m. Expect a welcome and a blessing! St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 Ontario St., Cinton The Reverend Lynn Mitchell, Interim Priest Organist & Choir Master: Dana Prouse Sunday Feb. 14 Worship at 11:15 am Everyone Welcome Gains in Full-time Employment Special to Clinton News Record Ontario began 2016 with an employment rate of 60.5% and a participation rate of 64.6%, while the Stratford -Bruce Pen- insula region saw the year start at rates of 56.8% and 60.2% respectively. Employment increased by 2,200 in the Stratford -Bruce Peninsula economic region between December 2015 and January 2016.These gains were seen in full-time employment (+3,100) while part-time lost (-900) ground. The unemployment rate for the Stratford- Bruce Peninsula in January 2016 was 5.7%, the same as December 2015. Com- pared to a year ago, January 2015, the rate is up .6%. When looking at employ- ment by industry during this same time, the Services -pro- ducing sector saw the most gains locally with employ- ment expanding by +1,700 in Wholesale and retail trade. This sector also saw the highest employment loss with -900 in Business, building and other support services. Both Utilities and Construc- tion in the Goods -producing sector saw employment expand by +700 respectively, while employment in Manufac- turing fell (-1,100). Disappointing news in the fourth quarter of 2015 will find the Kraft Heinz Company dos- ing its' food processing plant in St. Mary's by 2017, representing a loss of 214 jobs. Following labour market events is key to helping job seekers understand where the opportunities (short, medium, long term) might be in local communities. Employers in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties can help the Four County Labour Market Planning Board under- stand the region's workforce needs by completing an EmployerOne Survey available January 1 to 31, 2016. Employ- ers can visit www.planning- board.ca/survey to complete the survey. 11311 Birithday Club Noelle McLellan Connor Hallahan Natalie Stewart Jack McCowan Katelynn Langendoen Isaac Brownridge/McKenzie Vincent Eveland Alexis Eveland Austin Meade Tolson Taylor Lukas brand Lucas Goo Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 if you wish to have your childs name & birthdate in the Birthday Club for ages 1-12, please call the office, it's free. 519-482-3443 Hey Kids! Come in to visit Ryan & Amanda @ Clinton Foodland on your BIRTHDAY for a Birthday gift Clinton rOODIAND 6 Mary St., Clinton 519-482-9341 hd H b Vial.