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The Huron Expositor, 1997-06-25, Page 6S-nat HURON IXPOSIYOR Juni as. 11197 How to put animals inside of bubbles School News: Senior kindergarten students had a tour of their Grade 1 class- room. Also, grade l showed the younger kids how to blow bubbles and and put plastic animals inside. Next year's class visited the early year classroom. "It's amazing," said Mrs. Scott, "how much children grow in one year. The present Kindergarten children look really tall in comparison." in Mrs. Bennett's Grade I class the children finished their story wheels. The kids had a chance to read their published books to the class as well. in the 2/3 room they held Walton by Patty Banks 887-6156 their last buying and selling day. All kinds of items were bought and sold. With the leftover goodies an auction was held and Katie Williamson's knitted squares sold for $500 (play money). The grade 3/4 has been fin- ishing up its work. They have also completed their projects for the Brussels Fall Fair. Part one of a talent show was held Thursday. The fol- lowing students played the piano - Scott Murray, Stephanie Lubber, Peter Murray, Krista Shortreed, Laura Bowers, Nathan Murray and Lindsay McNichol. More talent will appear on Monday. Graeme Craig got back from a trip out west where he attended a Canadian plowing championship. The town was called Wanham, Alberta, and it was 100 North of Grade Prairie. While there he attended an annual meeting of the Canadian Plowing Association. He commented that there is sure a lot of light, that it doesn't get dark there. They have about a half hour of what they call "dim- ness". Grad ceremonies for St. Columban Thirty-six Grade 8 students from St. Vincent De Paul, Mitchell; St. Patrick's, Dublin and St. Columban attending St. Columban Roman Catholic Separate School held their graduating exercises on Friday, June 20 beginning with Mass at 7 p.m. offered by Father Tony Del Ciancio. Grade 8 gradua- tion certificates were present- ed by Patricia Lewis -Taylor and Baird Robinson. Following Mass in the appro- priately decorated St. Columban Parish Hall was the presentation of awards. Openig remarks were given by�d Cappelli. Huron Perth R. .S.S. Board pins were presented by Dennis O'Reilly; C.W.L. crucifixes were presented by St. Patrick's president, Joan Dow and St. Columban president, Anne Murray. Graduation photos donated by St. Columban/St. Patrick's P.T.A. were presented by Caroline Simons. The Dublin Lions Award for effort toward self improve- ment, presented by Paul Parsons to Matt Feeney and Heather Verhoeve; the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority Geography Award was pre- sented by Keith McLogan to Paul Sanders; the Ursuline Caring and Sharing was pre- sented by Father Tony to Kari Cronin and Peter Schoonderwoerd; the P.T.A. Athletic Award was present- ed by Annelle McCreight to Tim McClure and Michelle Flanagan; the Knights of Columbus award for high academic achievement was presented by Joe Ryan to Diana Kubicki and Bill Lealess; the C.I.B.C. award for highest mathematics achievement, presented by St. Columbanj by Cecilia Ryan 345-202 by Cecilia Ryan 345-2028 Garry Duiwyn to Bill Lealess; The Michael O'Rourke Award for Positive Approach to Life, was pre- sented by Sally O'Rourke to Debbie Van Bakel; the O.P.P. Leadership Award was pre- sented by Constable Ernie Miedema to Tim McClure and a Trustee Award for a student who lived their Catholic Faith was presented to Tim McClure. Valedictorian for her class- mates was Diana Kubicki. Following the closing remarks by Ed Cappelli, the graduates, their parents, rela- tives, teachers and guests enjoyed refreshments provid- ed by the St. Columban, St. Patrick's and St. Vincent de Paul C.W.L.s. On Sunday, June 22, a Farewell Party was held for Father Joseph Hardy and Sister Rita Coyne. Father Hardy has been appointed Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, London and Sister Rita is retiring and will be living in Windsor. Both have been in the St. Columban Parish for nine years and three years ago St. James, Seaforth was clustered with St. Columban, with Father Hardy, Pastor of both parish- , CS. Following Mass, Anne Murray, chairperson of the St. Columban Advisory Board called on Mary Ryan who gave a tribute to Sister Rita and Tom Melady gave a tribute to Father Hardy. Sister Rita was presented with a cotton throw with the Parish name and Father Hardy was presented with a keepsake sketch of the St. Columban Church drawn by Gary Cronin (Jim and Karen). The Sunday School children sang a song to Father Hardy and presented him with a pair of socks. Following the brunch the St. James parishioners pro- vided a short program. Mary Vanden Hengel was emcee. The St. James Junior and Senior choirs sang; Lindsay Devereaux and Don Sills sang "Amazing Grace" and Tony Peckett played his vio- lin. Gifts were presented by both parishes, the Catholic Women's League, the Parish Councils, Knights of Columbus and the altar servers. St. James ladies entertained the children with lots of races during the afternoon. A big thank you goes out to all the volunteers and the cooperation of both parishes for a job well done and the weatherman for a perfect summer day. Congratulations to Pam Nolan and Brad Beuttenmiller who were unit- ed in marriage on Saturday, June 14 by Father Joseph Hardy at St. Columban Catholic Church. Pam's par- ents are Joe and Helen Nolan of St. Columban and Brad's parents are Bob and Bctty Beuttenmiller of Seaforth. The wedding reception was held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. Marg MacRae of London and Cecilia Ryan of St. Columban visited last week with Don and Brenda Ryan and family of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Brad and Helen Gordon and family of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. Clinforth club checks out greenhouse calf barn BY ANTJE DEUSCHLE On June 10, the Clinforth 4- H Club met for their third meeting at the farm of Joerg Muehlethaler. After the roll call the mem- hers proceeded to the new greenhouse calf and heifer barn on the farm. Owner Joerg Muehlethaler was on hand to explain the advan- tages and disadvantages of the greenhouse set-up and what he would and wouldn't change if he decided to build another greenhouse barn.Mr. Muehlethaler was also able to answer any questions from the members. Leaders Trish Scott and Lorraine Franker then went over what the perfect milking cow should look like before the club judged a class of milking cows. This proved to be a challenge for old and new members alike since the class consisted of two three- year -olds and two six -year- olds. At the end of the meeting, the club discussed going to the Gencor Challenge in August. A meeting for those interested in going will be held on June 18 at Judy McLean's. After that the next event for the club is "Calfmania" on July 8 at Lorraine Franken's Members are reminded to have their calves washed and at Franken's by 9:30 a.m. MANUFACIVRERS•DIS71101WORS "DIRECT TO YOU" - A GREAT CASUAL LIVING" PLUS GUI -AT f'RiCFS ALL YL Aft 1 ONG • For Outdoors • Pools • Garden Areas • Sunrooms t1•.... • Art f rfd Hw.n, m., .,r Flowers • Slade Howe. • *modes (MO Shorty M. Mao hw GRAND BEND 38-2110 NMI( UE(Sman from th• *O Mon.ffL 11:304 . S t . 111~11`-, ( 1A 1)1`,l'l Al Wt Ar so Ampusticru8i UlaltELIA• ItEPLAC&WDIT CVSWOtI B IMflU to tOviu Seaforth Legion by Barbara Scott 41) Four new members join The Provincial Service Officer will be at Branch 156 Seaforth on August 1 at 9 a.m. Anyone wishing an appointment, please contact Mary De Jong, Branch Service Officer 522-0474. At the June general meeting four new members were initi- ated into the Legion. We wel- come them and hope to see you at future meetings and activities. Donations were made to the following: St. Columban minor soccer $100, Vanastra Recreation Centre $100, Manitoba Legion Flood Relief Fund $500, Seaforth Public School, two students to attend "Peacemakers" Conference $400. The annual Decoration Day of the local and area cemeter- ies was completed recently. If any grave has inadvertently been missed, please contact President Jim Watson and this will be rectified immedi- ately. The Lucknow Slo Pitch tournament takes place on July 12. If you are interested in playing please sign on the list on the board. August 2 the Branch Golf Tournament will take place. Please sign on the board for this event. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Women outlives descendants A French woman who has out -lived all her descendants, quietly celebrated her 122nd birthday in a nursing home in Arles on Feb. 21. Jeanne Calment has the paperwork to prove that she was horn in 1875, 10 years after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. She has a good appetite but is blind, virtually deaf and in a wheelchair. Last year she authorized the sale of a compact disc called Mistress of Time that fea- tured her talking to a back- ground of funk -rap, techno. and dance music. This January a court ordered her placed under legal guardianship. Her last descendent, a grandson who was a doctor, died 34 years ago. 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