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Groundbreaking Day!

Groundbreaking Day!

Wiarton, On. May 29, 2009. On May 14, 2009, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce broke ground on our 2009 Habitat for Humanity Home in Wiarton. This home is part of a 2 semi-detached build, “Four Homes for Four Families,” on Watson Street and Dawson Street in Wiarton. Alan MacDonald, Director of Construction Operations, will lead the way with our many volunteers. Site preparations have begun and the work will continue until October 2009. On Saturday, October 10, 2009, hundreds of volunteer builders will gather with us for a four-house dedication to christen the new neighbourhood. We hope everyone will come out to be a part of this great celebration!

We have the honour of building a home for Dave McManus and Jody Stott and their son, Penny Cutting and her 2 sons, Sarah Gibbons and her 3 daughters, and Todd Craig and his 3 daughters and 1 son. These families currently live in cramped apartments in Wiarton or a tiny mobile home, in a trailer park, just outside Owen Sound. These families have longed for a safe and affordable home of their own with more space, and in less than six months, their dream will become a reality.

About Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce (HFHGB) is a community-based, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

The organization was founded in 1987, is a member of Habitat for Humanity Canada, and part of a worldwide network that spans 100 countries, has built over 300,000 homes, and is now building a new home every 21 minutes.

We’re trying to bring a better life to people. We build hope, homes and communities; and we’re building a brighter future for generations to come!

Amazing things happen to people, when you address them!

Look for ongoing Habitat updates as we continue to Build Four Homes for Four Families!

With my heartfelt thanks!
Lucy Gowers
Director of Affiliate Operations
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
458344 Grey Road 11, RR8
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5W4
(519) 371-6776 or 1 866-771-6776
Fax. (519) 371-2642
www.habitatgreybruce.com

BUILDING HOMES … BUILDING HOPE

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COURAGEOUS-BE!

Dufferin School is Proud to Present
COURAGEOUS-BE!

What kind of adults do we want our children to be? When they are faced with challenges, do we want them ‘shrink away’ and give up when things get tough? Or, do we want them to rise to the challenge and stand up for what is right…even if they are standing alone? Courage is to go ahead even when you feel like giving up.  This courage is needed in trying new things.  Sometimes courage has to do with admitting mistakes and then doing the right thing. It is doing what needs to be done even when it is really hard and scary.  Without teaching and having children experience courageous adventures, children like adults would only do what is easy.  The virtue of courage is a ‘gift of character’ that we want our children to practice as they develop into responsible citizens and caring human beings.

The variety musical review, Courageous – Be!, features clips from familiar shows such as ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, ‘Is That Your Final Answer’ and ‘Class Clown’. As well, it offers the poetry of Shel Silverstein, popular music from this era and from the past, and much, much more. A portion of the set and props have been created and designed by students, and displays of student work samples blend into the set to add realism and a personal feel. Our grade 6 students are responsible for running the show from beginning to end. In this musical review, the teacher and children are at times faced with what seems as insurmountable tasks – the learning of lines, the movement on stage from level to level and place to place.  They require personal bravery in the face of fear – fear that they may look foolish to their peers.  The Grade 6 students at Dufferin School have immersed themselves in a variety of challenges.  Some are learning to act on stage in a manner they have not experienced before.  Others have dared to take a risk by placing themselves in front of their peers in a circumstance that may look or appear ‘geeky’.  The easy way out would be to let fear be in charge. However, we want our children to keep trying and to stand up for what is right.

Through the visual and performing arts, we are able to express our personal vision of the world and understand the vision of others.

Charlie Brown says “You know… courage and tenacity are about the greatest values that a man can have.  With the strength of his convictions a man can move mountains.”  Patty says to Snoopy, “But at least you tried.  Even though you failed, it always makes you feel better when you know you’ve done your best.”

Students from neighbouring schools will enjoy three morning performances.
Performances for the general public will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wed. June 10 and Thurs. June 11. Tickets are $3.00 each and are available by calling 519-376-8696 ext. 527.

All proceeds from this production will go towards the Dufferin grade 6 trip to Toronto.

NOTE TO NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Dress Rehearsal will take place on Tues. June 9 at 9:30.  We would be very pleased to accommodate a photographer at that performance.

For further information or interview opportunities, please contact the school at 519-376-8696 ext. 527.

Submitted by Dan Russell, Principal of Dufferin Elementary School

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City Hall Art Crawl

If you are keen on supporting artists in the Owen Sound Visual Arts Community ..You may want to drop by any Saturday morning to take in The Owen Sound City Hall Art Crawl.

Where: Owen Sound in the walkway between City Hall and Community Living (near 2nd Avenue and 8th street - heart of downtown … This is a beautiful cobbled brick site and used by shoppers to travel back and forth from Farmer’s Market Saturday Mornings.

When: From the Victoria Day weekend until end of summer - every Saturday starting at 8:am- 12pm (or so..) weather permitting - this is an outdoor event.

Why: because a few local artists believe Owen Sound is still a Cultural Capital of Canada and being visible and accessible is vibrant and important to the art scene

This is also an incredible opportunity for local artists to show/sell their art in a vibrant setting free of charge (for now!) and without jurying process.The only criteria is that your art is totally hand made by you -and that you bring your own set-up /display.
We also hope to encourage youth and emerging artists to participate! It’s a chance to network with other artists and receive feedback about your art too!Let’s Bring ART to the streets of Owen Sound this summer.

Submitted by Heather Murray

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