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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-03-10, Page 23::with the appropriate offices. • • For Yob; keoCrill ' • • &Reynolds at 271-5650 (Stratford) Or write to:' Federal Business Development Bank, 1036 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 6Z3 who helps small businesses help taemselves. . programs may suit your needs it-EDER/4A BUSINESS . • DEVELOPMENT BANK • If you're wondering whether there's a federal government program that can assist your business, contact our Management Services Officer who will tell'you what federal . and put you in touch AN MANAGEMENT SEIMCES Townships represented on committee Times-Advocate, March 10, 1977 Page 20. Get tentative approval for new community centre in Alsa Craig by Joy Scheifele Municipal officers from Craig, McGillivray and. Williams met with the Craig Community Centre by Joy Scheifele Viewing historical books prepared by Institute member Mrs. Roy Morton, Riverview members recalled the group's beginning in 1938 at their March meeting. The first meeting of the Riverview W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. Andrew Dorman, their first president, The meeting had been organized by Mrs. George Young of Lucan. Mrs, Olive Currie, convener of resolutions, reminded the Institute members that the first resolution was from a W. I, member in Whitby who saw the need to have bread wrapped for sale. She drafted a resolution which in due time became law. Mrs. Currie challenged that with 30,000 W, I. members behind a resolution, "many things can be accomplished." She also reminisced on farm life which brought back many memories to those present. Fifteen members were present and responded to the roll call with mittee this week and tentative approval was given to proceed with a fund raising campaign for the new community centre. Plans have been drawn un for suggestions, "Change I would like to see in our W. I. or in our community," Reports were given on W, I. plates recently purchased, visit to Craigholme Nursing Home, and the recent district meeting at Parkhill. March 23 will be Summary Day at Parkhill United Church for the needle-point project, and the district annual will be held May '17 at Parkhill United Church. Cloverdale W. I„ will host the W. I. for.1977, . An "In Memorium" Service was conducted by Mrs. Hilda Morton for Mrs. Andrew Morton, a charter member who passed away recently. Mrs, John Walker gave the motto "resolve to see our faults as we see the faults in others", and Mrs. Roy Morton gave a reading "Having a Friendly Game of Bridge." Mrs. Olive Currie closed with a poem "plant your Garden" and Mrs, Roy Morton entertained the group with • several musical numbers on the mouth, organ, . the projected $300,000 centre to be located on 16 acres of land on the Old Flax Mill property within the village, The preliminary plans call for a concrete and steel building approximately 90' x 120' . The large main hall, 120' x 50', is being planned to accommodate a wide variety of activities in- cluding volleyball, and basket- ball, With the aim of keeping it as versatile as possible, a portable stage will be included. Off the main area, a kitchen will be located with a service area, A smaller meeting room, approximately 35' x 38' is separated from the main hall by folding doors to it so it may be wed as a separate entity,or used to enlarge the size of the main hall whenever necessary. A coatroom, janitor's room, and storage area are included in the plans. : • Washrooms will also be set up with a double usage in that they can be entered from outside or Student advances in public speaking Kevin Stewart of Ailsa Craig, a grade eight student at East Williams Memorial Public School, placed first in the Area Public Speaking event at McGillivray on February 28. He will go on to compete in the county finals on Saturday at Delaware central School, Christine Cudney and Grant Chamberlain will represent the school at the Parkhill Optimist Club public speaking contest at Sacred Heart School in Parkhill. from within the building. Thus in the event that activities are being held on the grounds outside the building, the washroom facilities will be available without the necessity of opening the entire building. Chairman of the steering committee for the proposed centre is John Bender with Les Morley as co-chairman. Beth Norton is serving as secretary and Phil Cant as treasurer. McGillivray township is represented by Gerald Wright. Jack Dorman and Don and Marg McAlpine, East Williams Township is represented by Ken Crawford and Henry Twynstra. For some time there had been discussion concerning the need for a community centre in Ailsa Craig. During the summer of 1976 the Ailsa Craig Business Association decided to find ways to make the idea a reality. Approval was received from the Ailsa Craig Village council, and the steering committee was formed consisting of ap- proximately 30 persons from the different organizations with in the village. The committee has been meeting regularly since that point and the preliminary plans were prepared by Frank O'Shaughnessy. A finance committee has been appointed to be responsible to raise funds from the general public. They are currently preparing a brochure which will be distributed shortly to all householders within the three municipalities, Some $75,000 must be raised in order to qualify for Wintario monies, It is anticipated that the proposed community centre will be used for community functions such as scouts, recreation, wedding receptions, dances, Organize cubs, scouts In response to a meeting called for parents and interested sup- porters of Scouts and Cubs, about 30 persons met at the United Church March I. The following group committee was formed: chairman, Kenneth McLachlan; vice-chairman, Mrs. Don Clark; secretary, Mrs. Hank Oosterwal and treasurer, Mrs. Phil Cant. It was noted that parents of all boys in the Scouts and Cubs are members of.the group committee and will be called upon from time to time to assist wherever necessary. agricultural meetings, municipal meetings, etc. Gabian Stone Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. Crediton 234-6382 REPLACING BATHROOM TILE? ADD BEAUTY TOO AND AT FACTORY OUTLET PRICES INSTALL CULTURED MARBLE PANELS COUNTRY ENTERPRISES RR 1, MITCHELL 229-6341 Ailsa East Ailsa com- Riverview WI recalls beginning in 1938 Talk with our FBDB Management Services Officer FIRST AID COURSE — A first aid course is being held each week at the former Ailsa Craig Public School Above, Instructor J. Howard Satham checks while Yvette McGregor gives assistance to Elizabeth Leyten while Don Clark looks on. Photo by Scheifele Five groups of UCW meet at Granton large A Professional 8 x10 Colour Portrait only 880 CHOOSE FROM OUR SELECTION OF EIGHT SCENIC AND COLOUR BACK- GROUNDS, • SELECT ADDITIONAL PORTRAITS AND SAVE UP TO Vs COMPARED TO 1975 PRICES. • SEE OUR NEW LARGE DECORATOR PORTRAIT. • YOUR COMPLETE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY CHEER- FULLY REFUNDED. No obligation to buy additional portraits Thurs., March 17, 10 - 5 Fri., March 18, 10 - 8 Sat., March 19, 9 - 4:30 By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON Unit I of the Granton UCW met at the home of Miss Mabel McNaughton Wednesday. Miss McNaughton presided Mrs, C. B. Westman was in charge of the program and presented a paper entitled "God's Good Earth" this led to a good discussion. Mrs. Jeff Bryan was the hostess for Unit HI, Op TUpsclaY. • • eyenitig:.,Mrs;',Doug. BrOwn . Presided and opened the:Meeting . With • a:.'-short worship;;, service: =Mrs.. Chas,.: Hayden'. and,. Mrs,' • V.Olfred Garrett: :Were , the program conveners, kr.s. Garrett intreduCed the 'guest' speaker kon.:White; Of :Lon- ' •fortherly-' Gran*. resident,: Who. giVe a Very. in- teresting and informative pc- cOunt' of hiS stay' in Malaysia • where hespent the last two Years aS• a •rnernber of C.U.S:O: . • , Mrs. Leroy, •. Bryan . gave • a ,report on her. attendance 'at' the Annual Middlesek Presbyterial U.C,W, meeting in London at Wesley Knox United Church, February 10., Unit IV met at the home of Mrs. William Lambert Wednesday evening. Mrs. Nelson Tate presided. The worship service contained a Meditation entitled "The Journey". This had to do with the Lenten season. The program was under the direction of Mrs. Gerald Dann and Mrs. Floyd Dykes, Mrs. Dann read a poem "A little bit of Shamrock," Both ladies took part in presenting a paper which was a continuation of the Meditation "The Journey" and. Mrs. Dykes concluded' with a poem Mrs. Chas. McRobert president of Unit V was the hostess on Wednesday evening. Mrs. McRobert opened the meeting with the worship service followed by the Scripture reading and Lesson Thoughts "Did Jesus have to die?" Mrs. Wm Jones was the program convener and gave a paper on "God's good earth," also two .readings "Rummage Sale" and "Spring Cleaning." . Attend Presbytery meeting Rev, Elwood Morden. and Mr; Clayton Karges as lay representatives of the Granton WeSley charge attended' the Middlesek 'Presbyterial. ;supper meeting. held at Riverside United Church London,•TuesdaY, • ''World Day of Prayer The. World -,Day of . Prayer service was held in the United ..ChtirCh, Friday,' evening. The service: Was -conducted by..Mrs. ' Fred 'Cook,. Granton ':UCW, Mrs. Percy Hodgins, St. Themas ACW and Mrs. Gordon Mardlin Wesley TICw • •• • •• ' Mrs. Elwood 1VLOrden gave the Meditation pertaining to the theme, saying that the group of women responsible for the ser- vice had chosen "Love in Action" as their' theme because they believed in freedom of Religion and Faith, also that Love which has it's eyes open wherever it is needed, to the lonely, elderly and mentally disturbed, etc., with this background in mind they were chosen to write this service which would be used in 150 countries of the world of 120 religious denominations, In conclusion Mrs. Morden said that, "The World Day of Prayer is challenging you and me to strive together in the ways of "Love in Action," 4-H news The fifth meeting of the "Sweat Shirts" 4-H Club "Consider Your Clothes" met at the home of the leader Mrs. Robt Garrett, Thursday. The meeting opened with the 4-H Pledge and the Roll Call which had entailed some homework. This was to observe someone that you did not know at school or church, and answer the Roll Call with your impression of that person by their clothes. The business included a discussion on what should be used to decorate the book covers, Ann Garrett suggested they put a sweat shirt as a design and a -liquid embroidery trim round the border of the covers, also plans were made for the skit and the judging of the' blouses for 'Achievement Day. • . The members then divided.into tivd"'group's with "a "leader` in charge of each. Mrs. O'Shea talked' to her group about the i mpressions clothes give you, and also displayed illustrations, with the girls giving their opinion of what the person was like from her ,clethes, There was also a discussion on value. Mrs. O'Shea used an adjective to describe a T.V. character and the girls were aksed to identify that person, Mrs. Garrett leader of the second group demonstrated the number of stitches that could be used for the seams on the blouses, such as the plain, front, or french seams also the flat fell seam. The girls then practiced on a spare piece of material and a check on the books by leader Mrs. O'Shea brought the meeting to a close. C.G.I.T. news The C.G,L T. met at the United Church Thursday evening, The meeting opened with a hymn followed by repeating the "Purpose." Maria Van- derminnen, Kim Knapman, Debbie Lascelles, Karen Beaucage and Marnie Roony, between them read items of in- formation on Mexico. This was followed by worship and prayers read by Karen Beaucage. The girls then worked on a project making Aztec calendars from styrofoam which they spray painted. Explorer and Cub news The Explorers are making wall hanging from coloured burlap and salt, and the Cub Pack en- , joyed a toboggan party with their leaders on Sunday afternoon a week ago after the Church Parade. A.C.W. meeting The A.C.W.. of St. Thomas Cnurch, held• their meeting for Marchiatthe holhb"of°Mrs•:'3a61c Noon: .on Wednesday evening, March 2, with Mrs, Jim Hodgins presiding, who opened the meeting by having the members repeat the member's and Lord's Prayer in, unison, Mrs. Percy Hodgins read the 'scripture. The roll call .was answered by naming a `woman from the Bible who was a mother.' Mrs. Noon gave two readings, and quilt patches were handed out for the members to complete, also plans were made for the April Fool's supper. Mrs. J. Hodgins closed the meeting with prayer, and lunch was served by the hostess. At the United Church Rev. Elwood Morden conducted the Sunday morning service and entitled his sermon "The Word of Redemption", this being the second inihe,,Lepten series on the Seven Last Words. It was announced that' the Official Board will meet in Granton Church, Monday, March 14 at 8:15 p.m. Personals Get well wishes are extended to Mrs. Joseph Bryan who is still a tient in §4.„,„Mairys,41Ve•pAtW ospital, We hope she continues to improve and will soon be home, Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and Mrs. William Lambert visited Mrs. Joseph Bryan in St, Marys Memorial Hospital, Mr, & Mrs. Elmer Summers spent a few days with Mrs. Summer's sister and her husband Mr, & Mrs Forbes Powell, Hamilton, where they' visited Mrs. Summer's sister Mrs. John Babbidge of Low Banks who is a patient in Port Colbourne Hospital and is seriously ill. 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