Events Calendar
Home Tour Homes
Fri. Sep 24 - 6:30 - 9:30 pm Sat 25 - 10am - 4 pm
Please purchase your tickets in advance,
Homes shown as featured in the Advocate - most recent 1st
In the spotlight this week is the home of Bob and Jean Petrushewsky at 73 Sylvia St. in Mitchell.
This 1 year old open plan bungalow was built by Willowgrove Developments. The home is Energy Star certified with soundproofing in the completely finished basement. The homeowners were assisted by Interior Decorator Pauline Hartfiel with their design choices, and Josh Nahrgang, who helped customize the home design. As part of Home Tour 2010, Mitchell Optimists and Community Outreach are featuring a draw for a beautiful queensize quilt. Quilting was done compliments of a group of local ladies and we thank them very much for this. Draw tickets are available at the Villa, or from Optimist members, with the draw taking place Saturday, September 25th at 2:00PM at the Villa.
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As you can see by our 3rd featured home, Home Tour 2010 is an event you won’t want to miss.
Travelling east of Mitchell on Line 32, you find #5094, the 5 year old ranch style home of Kerri and Jeff Hannon. This 5 bedroom all brick home is worth the drive into the countryside to see, and you can enjoy the view from the backyard pool deck. Laura Barker of Catherine Wright Designs in Stratford will add her decorative touches. Home Tour 2010 will be held on Friday, September 24, from 6:30PM until 9:30Pm, and on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00AM until 4:00PM.
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Our second featured home is that of Ruth an Ken Feltz at #5471 on Line 32, East of Mitchell.
This gorgeous bungalow was built in 2003 by Murray Feltz, and features a large open concept on the main floor. This home sits in a beautiful country setting and is accented by beautiful flower beds. Jill from Jillian's on Ontario Road in Mitchell will be showing her decorating talents.
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Our first home featured is that of Terry and Linda Siemon, North o Mitchell on line 36.
This home built in 2008 by B&S Construction, welcomes you in through the beautiful front entrance and leaves you in awe with the countryside view from the baement walkout. Decor from Floral Treasures on Ontario Road in Mitchell can be seen throughout.
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INTERNET SAFETY
. Our guest speaker, O.P.P. Constable Wijnands, spoke about some of the things we and our youth can see and do on the internet and be safe online. The Optimist Organization has recognized the need to educate the youth and adults in our communities. The goal of Optimist Clubs has always been to help children, and bringing Internet Safety to the forefront gives us another opportunity to do so. Safety guidelines and products are helpful but do not take the place of parents talking openly to children about things they may experience online.
When talking with your child, be positive. The Internet can be a fun, exciting place and a valuable tool for your child. While you do not need to be overly graphic, you should make children aware of the potential risks that are out there.
** Keep the family computer in a common room where your child’s activities are visible to parents**
**Know what your child likes to do online and ask questions about his/her online activities. Familiarize yourself with the Internet. Know the programs that your children are using. Be a “friend” on your child’s facebook page**
**Know who communicates with your child online. Sit with your child at the computer and have him/her tell you the real-life identities of every person on their buddy lists or profiles. Reinforce that people online are not always who they say they are**
**Explain how risky it can be to give out personal information (addresses, phone numbers, e-mail)
**Encourage your children to tell a trusted adult if they see something that makes them feel uncomfortable, scared, or confused online. **
** Talk to children about not responding to offensive or dangerous communications, e-mails, or chats. Report any such communication to local law enforcement. Do not delete the evidence; turn off the monitor and contact local law enforcement. Also report such instances to the CyberTipline.**
**Filtering ** is a parenting tool that allows parents to block obscene or illegal content from your computer. For information on filters go to www.iKeepSafe.org/filters
Be sure to look at www.cybertip.ca
This is "Canada's National Tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children"
Submitted by 2009/2010 president Cheryl Davidson.
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Mitchell Public School- End of an Era
All we have left now are the memories. It was a special afternoon of sharing school memories with hundreds of visittors taking part.
Thank you, Rose, Nancy and Ruth Ann for your help in manning the Kids activities.
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Galbraith Camp 2010 is again history. Thanks to all the capable staff, committee members and volunteers, including Mitchell Optimist Wayne Krug for making this another great year.
M. O. S. T. Camp Thanks all those involved again this year. We have not heard any negative comments :-) so we assume it was once again a great event .
Playground Equipment continues to be maintained, although with the new equipment in place it is not near as much work. Thanks to all volunteers, especially Larry .
Christmas Activities will soon be planned.
Music Festival is always a great way for us to shine as we help withing the community. Thanks folks for your hard work again. We had another successful year.
For memories of other years see below and on logo at Right . . .>
Bingos - where we will share in the profits hopefully can be found on pull down list.
As always you can contact us for more information.
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