The Lucknow Sentinel, 1989-04-19, Page 13IKingsbridge parents heara
The past several weeks have been an ex-
citing
xciting and busy time for the Kingsbridge
community.
The Holy Week and Easter liturgies saw
the church full of several occasions.
March 31 marked an historic occasion
for Father McCormack Council 9484, St.
Augustine, Lucknow and Kingsbridge with
the celebration of Charter Night.
A well attended auction sale was held for
the estate of Ray Hogan on Monday, April
3rd.
Also on Monday, April 3 the St. Joseph's
Catholic Women's League began their an-
nual election meeting with a pot luck sup-
per at 7:00 p.m. The focus of the evening
was the election of the new executive. Con-
gratulations, good luck and God's bless-
ings to Laurie Dalton, president; Virginia
Stright, president-elect; Denise Dalton;
past president; Betty -Lou Dalton, first
vice-president; Shirley Martin, second
vice-president; Jennifer Miltent urg,
recording secretary; Veronica
Shoemaker, corresponding secretary; and
Dianne Wisser, treasurer.
Several C.W.L. members attended a
Reflection Day on Wednesday, April 5 at
St. Columban Church in St. Columban led
by Father Hardy.
A large group of ladies filled the parish
hall on Thursday evening April 6 for a
community shower in honour of bride -to -
a e ch - --
The parish .community was saddened to
hear of the death of former parishioner
Jack Wildgen who passed away recently
following a lengthy illness. The communi-
ty extends its sympathy and prayers to his
wife and the Wildgen family.
Staff and students continue to be as busy
Ho rticultural
Society
delegates
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ut ":,ds on the lock" program
as ever at St. Joseph's School. The in-
termediate girls basketball team beat St.
Mary's, Goderich in an exhibition game
and are preparing for the zone finals to be
held at St. Mary's, Goderich.
Monday evening April 3 a parents
meeting was held at the school. A presen-
tation of the "Kids on the Block" program
by the Huron County Community Child
Abuse Coordinating Committee was made.
This presentation included two skits, one
. on sexual abuse and the other on physical
abuse which will be presented to the
Grades 3-6 students at a later date.
The school public health nurse, Anne
Haley, gave a brief overview of the pro-
gram.on physical changes that she will be
presenting to the Grade 5/6 students. She
made available for parental viewing the
materials that will be used in this
program.
Also making a presentation was Dennis
Mackey, Religion and Family Life Consul-
tant, who spoke on the "Feeling Yes - Feel-
ing No" program which will be taught to
the Grade 3/4 class. It was a very infor-
mative and worthwhile evening.
The children have now finished their
science fair projects which were on
display in the school gym April 11. The
displays reflected much hard work and
thought on behalf of both student and
teachers and much credit is deserved by
all involved. Winners of the various
categories will follow next week.
Wednesday, April 5 the Dental Division
of the Huron County Health Unit paid a
visit to the school to give a brief visual in-
spection to the teeth of the children in K, 2,
4,6and8.
The First Friday Mass of April 7th was
hosted by Jackie Simpson's Kindergarten
class with Spring and New Creation as
their theme. The children decorated the
altar and lectern with art work reflecting
this theme.
Father continues his weekly visits to the
school much to the appreciation and
delight of staff and students.
In preparation for First Friday the
children from Grades 3 to 8 had the oppor-
tunity to receive the Sacrament of
Reconciliation.
An Open House Birthday Party is to be
held for former parishioner Mrs. Mary
Hogan at St. Mary's Parish Hall, Lucknow
on Saturday, April 20 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hogan is celebrating her 90 birthday.
Congratulations and God's Blessings on
this wonderful occasion.
Seven delegates from the Lucknow Hor-
ticultural Society were: among 182 in atten-
dance at the Bruce Nuclear Power
Development information Centre for
District 8 Horticultural Societies' Annual
meeting.
Following an interesting film about the
BNDP, delegates weretaken on a bus tour
of the plant, and ef special interest the
Agri Park where 80,000 tomato ;plants are
grown. Each plant produces approximate-
ly 40 pounds of tomatoes. These
greenhouses are heated with excess
steam.
Following.a delicious lunch, courtesy of
Ontario Hydro, the group .assembled in the
theatre for the business session, with .a
-welcome from Colleen Jacob, president of
Kincardine Society, and various
dignitaries.
A suggestion was made to have a "Hor-
ticultural Week", this to be sent as a
recommendation to the Annual Oai.A..
convention.
BritaBall was guest speaker. She iswith
OMAF in Walkerton and she mentioned
that there are numerous people available
through OMAF, 4H Leaders, MasterCrard-
ners to name a few. The Society Grants
,also come through OMAF.
Winning :slides for the photographic
competition ,were -shown, as well as snap-
shots, with Vi .Arnold receiving several
prizes for herentries.
Election of officers for District ,8 was
field pith Chris Bust .of.Markdaleacclaim-
eedas District Director.
Past District Director Clarence Lange
was accorded a standing ovation for ;his
<dedicdtion to the Society for the past
several years.
This was a iliiferent format train ;usual
meetings Mid was ;quite enjoyable.
DOUBT
a right that must be warned with, the
,willingness ato Zit*.
—4s the beginning; to be willing to act
when we know the truth is the
•-Is the leginnintef =reel; r age."
—Is the first step toward proof of the truth.
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—Is ionetight tletbezttaXls to every man
vibe ..]seepsan oPdn. inti.
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AN EDUCATiON; WITH A DIFFERENCE-
The
Board is proud of its educational leadership in Catholic Education since
it became a County Board System in 1969. We emphasize a Christ -centred
approach to education that is rooted in Gospel values. We also fulfill all other
requirements of the Ministry of Education.
Parents, ratepayers and community at urge are invited to visit :our schools
during Education Week — April 23-29,1989. It is only 'fitting that you as our
partners celebrate with us the theme —
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS
Please Visit One Of Our Schools:
St. Joseph's School Kingsbridge
St. Columban School St Columban
St. Patrick's School Dublin
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Mount Carmel
St. Patrick's School Kinkora
St. Joseph's School Clinton
Precious Blood School Exeter
St. Mary's School Goderich
St. James School Seaforth
HolyName of Mary School St. Marys
Sacred Heart School Wingham
St. Boniface School Zurich
St. Mary's School Hesson
St. Michael Secondary School Stratford
St. Ambrose School Stratford
St. Joseph's School Stratford
St. Aloysius School Stratford
Specific Programs for Individual Schools Will Be Conveyed
By Notice from The Schools.
HURON -PERTH CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
CELEBRATING 20 YfJIfiS Of CAThOLIG EDUGATION
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