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Times-Advocate, 1988-05-04, Page 50Page 14A Times -Advocate, May 11, 1988 Byron singers at mission fundraiser Ity Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Last Friday gvening the Byron Community Singers en- tertained a large crowd at the Unit- ed Church in Zurich to help raise money for the Scott family's sum- mer youth mission in Poland. Bake sale A tea and bake sale was held at the Blue Water Rest Home on Sat- urday afternoon. It was nice to see so many residents out with their family members. There was a display of quilts and home made articles plus an attrac- tive plant table. The draw winners were Thelma Thiel won a lovely plant arrange- ment, Lorne Divine won a beauti- fully decorated Mother's Day heart - shaped cake and a cute crib quilt went to Larry Rogers of London. Bowling The Ladies, Men's and Mixed Town and Country Bowling Leagues held their annual banquet on April 30 at the HensaII Commu- nity Centre. After all the trophies and awards were awarded everyone had fun dancing to the music of the Light and Easy Band. Next year's executive for the Ladies League are the Strikes and Misses. The Youth Bowling Council had ,ice`= 'iiiiipi-:: lit �- . , PLANT TABLE - Madeline Gelinas (left) and Maria Mathonia were in charge of the plant table at the annual Blue Water Rest Home spring tea and bake sale. BEING SERVED - Helen Ducharme, a member of the Blue Water Home Auxiliary, has just served Flo Murray (left) and Connie Lewis cups of tea during the Home's annual spring tea and sale. Res their Golden Qtimpses ZURICH - What a beautiful weekend to celebrate Mother's Day. Many of the residents wcrc out with their families for the day while others had their families here with them. On Monday evening, the Ladies Auxiliary held their monthly meet - BAKE SALE - Displaying some of the baked goods offered for sale at the ing the the auditorium commencing Blue Water Rest Home spring tea and bake sale are Annie Flaxbard (right), with a program for the residents. Doreen Oesch and Marie Gingerich. Letters to the Editor Special Olympics. Dear Exeter T -A Again a Special Olympics is be- ing planned at South Huron Dis- trict High School in Exeter, Onta- rio for Tuesday June 7 with the rain date scheduled for Wednesday June 8. The Special Olympics is an unique opportunity which broadens our views towards all students with challenging learning needs. The main goals of such an event are participation, fitness and competi- tion. The children will be grouped ac- cording to age and physical ability. We plan to offer a wide range of activities that will centre mainly upon track and field events. For those capable, there will be such things as ball throw, long jump, high jump and track races. Others will excel more in play -centered ac- tivities such as bubble blowing or bcan bag toss. The motto for the day is "Lct inc win, But if I cannot win let me be brave in my attempt." Sincerely Dianne Ilamilton Student Organizer P.S. For more information please contact 11a Mathcrs, McCur- dy Public School (228-6321) or Donna Webster, South District High School (235-0880). Open letter to Huron Board Dear Sin: Virgina Woolfe argued that wom- en writers had no impact on western culture because they had not been permitted the economic, intellectual and artistic freedom to do so. A writer, she pointed out, needed "a room of one's own" in order to write. The appropriateness of Woolfe's metaphor became only too obvious to mc as I struggled many years ago to initiate and develop a dramatic arts programme at South Huron District High School. I was fortu- nate to have the support of a princi- pal and a department head who wcrc receptive to the idea of dramatic arts being worthwhile at least in terms of enrichment to existing pro- gramme. As a fringe activity, we made a lot of noise moving desks in out out of a cramped classroom space and annoyed staff, students, and cus- todians with the constant disrup- tion. After two years of frustration with wasted time moving and soothing on a regular basis, we wcrc given a room of our own. , Funds were granted for lights, a carpet, a dimmer board and the ne- 4 cessary wiring. Dramatic Arts had arrived. In our own space the pro- gramme flourished and grew. Three teachers were now a vital part of providing a creative environment where students learned to explore ideas, concepts, and feelings and to communicate in a positive, fulfill- ing, joyful way. Of course the room was suspect. Joy and learning are not usually considered appropriate companions. However, the standard of excel- lence constantly maintained in all theatre productions testified to the fact that learning was taking place, however suspect. The large number of students who achieved success in the programme and who subsequent- ly began to succeed elsewhere sug- gested drama could be a base from which other learning activities grew. Students did begin to understand themselves and others better in the process of experimenting in a varie- ty of roles and alternatives. The - room was a hub of interaction and growth. The year I left we wcrc moved into temporary quarters, as it turns out, down the hall. Next year, I understand they arc to be moved again: this time back into a conventional classroom. The mes- sage is painfully clear. I send my support to my colleagues who are powerless to intervene in adminis- trative decisions at all levels of the bureaucracy that is the education system. I am grateful I am no long- er there. I could only weep. Yours truly, Pat Quigley former teacher of dramatic arts with thc Huron County Board of Education Usborne thanked To the Editor: On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, I would like to thank the residents of Usbornc Township for their generous donations to tnc Canvassers, during the month of April. The total received was S2,793.00, this is up S272.66 from the 1987 canvass. My special thanks to the eight Team Captains, and the 46 Canvas- sers who so generously gave of their time, and themselves, to make it a success. We hope your contribution will mean hope for someone's life. Bea Dawson Cancer Captain for the Twp. of Usborne Minto Weekend Dear Sir: We would like to inform any of your readers, who might be former residents on Minto Township, County of Wellington, of our "Come Home to Minto" weekend on July 1-3, 1988. The weekend is in conjunction with the release of the new Minto History book Minto Memories - Families, Facts and Fables. Registration will be in the 1larris- ton-Minto Arcna Auditorium on Friday and Saturday in both the morning and afternoon. Each of the old school sections will have their own registration desk. A wide variety of events arc planned for all age groups and in- clude dances, barbecues, pancake breakfasts, box social, ball tourna- ment, giant parade, a Community Church Service and some old fa- shioned fun and games. Campsites arc available for $10.00 per weekend and may be booked by calling 338-3015 or if Bed and Breakfast is more your style call Vera Richardson at 338- 3487. Anyone wishing further informa- tion and programs please write to Barb Ross, RR 1 Palmerston, NOG 2P0. Yours truly, Barbara Ross. Crime Stoppers Police arc looking for thc per- son or persons responsible for stealing a 1986 Chevrolet pick-up truck from an Usbornc Township farm in the early morning of April 9, 1988. The blue truck had the keys left in it and was taken some- time after 4:30 a.m. The pick-up was returned to the farm with fresh damage to the hood. Police believe it was the same vehicle used to knock down seven signs in Usborne Town - shin. If you have information about this or any other serious C call CRIME STOPPERS OF HURON COUNTY toll-free ,,t 1- 800--265-1777. Your call w be traced, or recorded and your anonymity is guaranteed. If an arrest is made you could earn a cash reward of up to S1,000. You will not have to identify yourself nor testify in court Remember, crime doesn't pay, but CRIME STOPPERS docs! •Mrs.Mary Lou Dcnomme read a poem, "The Old Wooden Tub". Several spiritual songs wcrc sung. by Bob Heywood accompanying himself on his accordion. His friend Paul rendered several numbers on the harmonica. The poems "My MOthcr's Hands and. A Mother's Love is Always There" was read to commemorate Mother's Day. Bob and Paul played several ducts on their accordion and harmonica while a delicious lunch was prepared. A sincere thank you to the many people who attcndcd the tea and bake sale on Saturday afternoon, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. The Mothers Day cake was won by Lorne Devine of the Blue Water Apartments. Thelma Thiel, Zurich, was the luck winner of the floral ar- rangement and Larry Rogers of Lon- don won the crib quilt. The Sunday evening chapel ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Robert S inasac-of -Zurich- and -Dashwood - United Churches. their banquet on Saturday May 7 at the Zurich Community Centre. Fol- lowing the presentation of trophies and awards a family dance was en- joyed by everyone. C.W.L. An informative CWL diocesan convention was held in Sarnia on May 3 and 4 and was attended by Helen Creces and Madeline Gelinas from St. Boniface parish and Georgette Firlotte and Velma Can - tin from St. Peter's, St. Joseph. Father Mooney was one of the spiritual directors who attended the banquet. A telegram was sent to Prime Minister Mulroney urging respect to lift of the unborn. Women's Institute Last Monday the Women's Insti- tute held their monthly meeting at the Township Hall. Following the business the guest speaker Mike Miller from the nursery at St. Jo- seph spoke on the care of shrubs. Lions The last meeting was held on April 27 at the Dominion Tavern Guest speaker for the evening was Doug Hocking from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and also showed slides concerning his work. The next Lions Club meeting will be held on Wednesday May 11 - at 7 p.m. Rest Home Auxiliary Tuesday May 3 the Ladies Auxil- iary held their monthly meeting and program for the residents at the rest home. Everyone present enjoyed the lively and spiritual music supplied by Bob Heywood on the accordion and.his friend Paul playing the har- monica. The annual meeting will be held at the Sunny -Side Nursing Home in Kitchener on Thursday May 19. A few Auxiliary members will attend along with the administrator Mr. Risi. The book House Hold Helper is now being sold for S5. The next meeting will he hekl on June 7. Business only at 7 p.m. The birthday party will be hosted Kippen by Margaret Hoggarth KIPPEN - Congratulations to Alan Robert Bell on his marriage to Denise Lynne Thompson. The wedding took place in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall on Saturday, May 7. Alan is the son of Bob and Marlene Bell and was raised in the Kippen arca. Denise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spence Cummings of London. The couple will reside on the old Bell homestead at RR 1, Hensall. W.I. The Family and Consumers Af- fairs meeting will be held on Wed- nesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. in Hen - sail United Church. Roll call to be answered by mentioning a home improvement you would like to make. Guest speaker will be Mrs. - Russell-McTTum from St. Mar- ys. Visitors always welcome. by the Dashwood Institute ladies on May 18 at the home. Farm Show Don't forget to get your tickets to sec the "Farm Show" that will be held at South Huron District High School from May 18 to 21. Tickets can be purchased now for S4 each from the school office or at Greeting Card World in Exeter. Hur- ry as they are going fast!! Personals Little Brittany Patricia, daughter of Julie and Marty Becker was bap- tized on Sunday May 1 at St. Bon- iface Church by Father Mooney. ller god -parents wcrc Monica Bed- ard of Zurich and Randy Becker of London. A surprise baby shower was held for Jackie Clausius on Sunday, Mother's Day at her sister's home Debbie Overholt with several friends and relatives attending. A buck and doe dance was held for Tammy Durand and Mike De- noliunc on Friday at the Zurich Community Centre. Kevin Dietrich has recently left for London, England where he will be working for the next three years. His parents, Harold and Doreen have received a phone call from him and he's doing fine in his new surround- ings. • Best wishes arc extended to Mrs. Sadi Klopp who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. GRADUATE - Jerome and Helene Ducharme, Zurich, are proud to an- nounce the graduation of their daughter, Tracy, from the University of Western Ontario with her Bache- lor of Social Work degree. Duri g her one year at Brescia College, U.W.O., and her three years of spe- cialized study at King's College, U.W.O., Tracy has maintained a po- sition on the Dean's Honour List. 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