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The Citizen, 1991-10-16, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1991. East Wawanosh Kdgn. class makes vegetable juice X Editors Ms. Thorpe-Hearn's Grade 5/6 Class KINDERGARTEN In Math, the Kindergartens are sorting by colour, shapes, and size. They are also grouping pictures by seasons. Their grade three buddies are helping them make number books. The Kindergartens made vegetable juice as part of their unit on Thanksgiving! GRADE ONE The grade ones unfortunately did not get to go to Perry's Pumpkin Patch last week because it was rain­ ing too hard! Scott Folkard says he hopes it does not rain on the 15th of October, because if it does, they won't be able to go to the pumpkin patch once again. All the grade ones will be celebrating Thanksgiv­ ing this weekend, except Kerri Meier, who will be celebrating her sixth birthday on Thanksgiving Day! Many happy returns of the day Kerri! GRADE TWO Mrs. Dodd's grade two class has a new sand center which they are really enjoying. They are making a model of “The Mayflower”. They have also made their own version of the book The Lilly Pilly Tree . Krista Hewitt has a brand new baby sister! Since the class has been so well behaved this past week, they will have another lollipop party! GRADE TWO Mrs. Hessels' grade two class went to the Blyth Library on Tues­ day, October 8. They did many fun things there. They played chalk­ board games, ate homemade choco­ late chip cookies, made paperbag princess puppets, and read Robert Munsch's new book Show and Tell. Their guide for the day was Pat Brigham. After their guided tour, they brought home a bookmark and two books from the library! They're making a poster about their trip for a poster contest which the library is having next week during Library Week. GRADE THREE Nine people from grade three went to the Cross-Country Meet! Curtis Knight won first in the Mite Boys Division. Way to go Curtis! Amber Lutz did her “All About Me” presentation this week. She brought in a little clock made of cornflakes and a shell doll to show the class! This week, the grade threes have been working on a Thanksgiving book. They are also AuburnThe news from Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 IV/iaZ it would take to be thankful, message of minister's sermon Rev. Paul Ross conducted the Thanksgiving Service at Knox United Church, Auburn on Sunday and Nancy Park and Bemice Gross were organists. Rev. Ross gave the opening prayers. The choir sang an anthem. The hymn “All Creatures of our God and King” was sung. Rev. Ross told the children's story fol­ lowed by singing “Jesus Loves the Little Children”. Rev. Ross read the scriptures. The responsive Psalm was read alternately. “Sing to the Lord of Harvest” was sung. Rev. Ross's sermon was entitled “What would it take to make you thankful?” Rev. Ross gave the prayers of thanksgiving and inter­ cession followed by the Lord's Prayer repealed in unison. The offering was received by Gordon Gross and Allan Webster and dedi­ cated. The hymn “We Plough the Fields and Scatter” was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the benediction and the choral response “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee” conclud­ ed the service. Next Sunday will be celebration of Knox Church's anniversary with guest speakers Peggy Campbell and Clare Geddes. People host holiday Thanksgiving visitors with Ruth and Tom Jardin were Mrs. Bonnie Armour and daughter Julia of Waterloo. WMS meets The October meeting of the Pres­ byterian Women's Missionary Soci­ ety was held at the home of the president Martha Dacr. Six mem­ bers and three guests were present. The service of Thanksgiving for our World was held, including hymns, scripture readings and prayers. The president welcomed all present. The Rev. Nicholson of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich was the guest speaker. He gave a thoughtful message on the subject of Thanksgiving followed by prayer. Two readings were given by Frances Clark, one being “Thanks­ giving” and the other “Thankful­ ness”. Highlights of the Presby- terial meeting which was held al Mitchell were given by Jean Murchison. The meeting ended with the closing prayer. The next meeting will be al Erma Cart­ wright’s home. Sorry to report that Mr. Norman McClinchey is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London following surgery. He is wished a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Craig and family of St. Jacobs spent the "When less is more,"topic of sermon Helen Baumbach was soloist al the Auburn Missionary Church on Thanksgiving Sunday, singing “Thank Him Face to Face”. Pastor Camc's message “When Less is More” with scripture from Philippians 3: 7-14, also II Cor. 5: 17 and 21. At Thanksgiving we so often count only our assets but the subtraction can be blessed. Loss of sins - Loss of Self - and Loss of Sovereignty. Next Sunday, Oct. 20 Rev. Ron Curl of Cambridge, former mis­ sionary to Haiti will be the guest speaker. Pastor and Mrs. Carne will be ministering at the Missionary Church in Windsor next Sunday. doing Math activities. GRADE FOUR Mr. Fisher's grade four class is presenting an assembly in pan­ tomime on Friday, October 11. They will be playing their recorders during their assembly and will also perform a native dance! Sounds like a lot of fun! Cindy Freiburger won third in the Tyke Girls Divi­ sion at the Cross-Country Meet this past week. Good for you Cindy! GRADE FIVE Mr. Kerr's grade five class has started writing the C.A.T.s (Cana­ dian Achievement Tests). Jason McBumey brought in his pet chin chilla last week during Rodent class. Some interesting facts the grade fives learned about the chin­ chilla were that its relatives live in mountains, it can run really fast, it needs only two slurps of water a day and its tail will fall off if it's pulled. Wayne Fenton, Sjaan Gerth, Melina Hussey, Robbie McGee and David Piluke participated in the Cross-Country Meet this past week. Sjaan Gerth won first in the Tyke Division. Congratulations Sjaan! GRADE 5/6 This past Friday, we sold potato chips for 60 cents a bag and made $15.00. We were very pleased with our first selling experience. We wrote our first test on multiplica­ tion and found out who knew their timeslables and who did not! Some of us have a lot to learn before we're ready to write the next test! We made and gave apple turkeys to our buddies this week and plan to make some for ourselves for Thanksgiving. We have finished looking at how seeds grow and are now talking about trees during Science class. Our Fable unit is in full force and we've got many pro­ jects to complete before the November deadline. At the Cross-Country Meet on Wednesday, October 9, we had five classmates running: Becky Buchanan, Kevin Campbell, Jere­ my Campbell, Jamie McCallum and Sheryl Ramsey. Sheryl Ramsey placed third in the Atom Girls Divi­ sion and Kevin Campbell placed thirteenth in the Bantam Boys Divi­ sion. We'd like to extend congratu­ lations to all who ran. GRADE SEVEN The grade sevens are using a computer program called “Perfect Copy”. This program teaches the visitors weekend al their trailer home at RR 3, Auburn. Sympathy is extended to Jackie and George Collins and son on the passing of her father last week. Visitors on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor were their son Jim, Maria, Anthony and Aden Lawlor. They also celebrated Anthony's third birthday. 4H club to visit factory BY SARAH CHRISTIE The fourth meeting of the 4H Club was held Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at the home of Sarah Christie. The Club decided to have their own achievement night at the Community Hall in the first or sec­ ond week of November. A few members participated in a taste test to determine real butter and take butter. Everyone analyzed a written commercial about milk or milk products. The next meeting was to be held al 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 12 at the Pine River Cheese Factory. students proofreading skills. David McBurney won first in the Atom Boys Division at the Cross-Country Meet this past week. His class is very proud of his accomplishment. The grade seven students are study­ ing the building blocks that make up the term Geography. In Science, they are discussing how humans are affecting the environment. By the way, Mr. Bartlett we are still searching for the salamander you ’ left in our classroom. GRADE EIGHT In Physical Education class, the grade eights are playing football. Some of the girls are even becom­ ing very good football players. The grade eights would especially like to thank Mary Hearn, Jeff Hearn and Wayne McVicker who came and sang in a quartet with their music teacher, Ms. Thorpe-Hearn last Monday. They really enjoyed learning the other three harmony parts for “Silent Night”. VOLLEYBALL Five houseleague volleyball teams have been picked and will begin soon. STUDENTS' COUNCIL The Students' Council is planning a haunted house for the grades one to four students, and a Halloween dance for grades five to eight. No date has been confirmed as of yet. Many classes voted for two class representatives for Students' Coun­ cil last week. The representatives chosen were: Mrs. Dodds' grade two, Krista Hewitt, Jimmy Wray; Mrs. Hessels' grade two, Kristyn Gerth, Kenny McCracken; grade three, Sherri Robinson, Myron Hussey; grade four, Carleigh Galbraith, Tim Robinson; grade five, Amanda Black, Jason McBurney; grade five/six, Kendra Folkard, Jeremy Campbell; grade seven, Michelle Freiburger, Dean Walker; grade eight, Jennifer Cook, Brent Robin­ son. Workshop for farmers BY BRIAN HALL ’ FARM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY The Ontario Ministry of Agricul­ ture and Food, Huron County is hosting a series of one day work­ shops on the Net Income Stabiliza­ tion Account (NISA) Program. The workshops will help you to understand the program, determine your eligibility and benefits, and assist you in completion of forms. If you intend to have someone else fill out your NISA forms, the course will help you to be better prepared and determine your eligi­ bility. Course dates are: November 6, 13, 20, and 27. The course on Nov. 20 is for corporations. All courses run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no enrolment fee, although lunch will be on your own. Enrolment is limited to 24. Pre-register by contacting the OMAF office in Clinton. If these course dates or times are not suit­ able, please contact our office and indicate your interest (example, evening). If there is sufficient inter­ est, additional courses will be arranged. INVITATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC You are invited to attend the OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW COUNTY GARAGE in Wroxeter ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18,1991. Opening ceremonies will commence at 2:30 p.m. at the site of the garage on Highway 86. D.C. Fraser, Chairman Road Committee, County of Huron HEALTH ON THE HILL A review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Upcoming Program: Alcoholics Anonymous In-Service: Interested Public is invited to attend to hear the role of A.A. in the community. October 17 2:30 p.m. Conference Room II Falls are a common and potentially serious risk to the health of older people. The physiotherapy department in co-operation with Shoreline Health Co. are presenting a 2 hour session which will examine the causes of falls and the prevention of recurrence of falls. The target audience will be seniors and their relatives, friends and neighbours. Health care-givers will also be in attendance. "About to be seniors" will also be welcome. Entitled "An Ounce of Prevention" the evening will address, how to fall proof your home, how to get up from a fall, how to predict a fall, among other things. The session will be held in the Physiotherapy Department at Seaforth Community Hospital, Wednesday, October 23 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m; Refreshments served. Call 527-1650, ext. 231 for transportation. Further News: Pat Gillis and Janice Leonhardt attehded a 2 day update workshop in Toronto on the Nursing Information Systems (NIS) charting system which has been implemented.