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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-06-23, Page 24SAFE BIKING ADVICE — Students at Lucan Public School received a special lesson on bicycle safety Thurs- day from Constable Gord Barker of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Shown with Constable Barker are Tonya Butchart, Tim Shipley, Jamie Bond and Rick Emery. T-A photo Weber family reunites, UCW theme is Outreach Let Us Hear From You! If you know of a young couple recently married or about to be just fill in this coupon and mail to our office. We will start a 6 month subscription for the newlyweds as our wedding gift. NAME OF NEWLYWEDS ADDRESS DATE MARRIED SIGNATURE "Or excierTitlitics-A.itiorafe sex SSD xeter ()Ma. 2.3$ I]31 BIKES IN PARADE Spring Poll' parade, Jamie Reid, D000ld Wareing. rode their bikes in Tuesday's Henw II T-A photo NEW REC CENTRE — Charlie and Ruth Garrod of Ailsa Craig take a moment to check a few details for a meeting being planned in the new Craigweil Gardens Recreation Centre, part of the Craigweil Gardens Complex. 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The Bake Sale Committee was appointed, namely Dora Thompson, Rachel Tuke, Mary Mc Carthey , Laura Toohey, Laura Williams, Merna and Iva Hodgins, with the first and last two being on the first shift at 9:30, when the baking is to be in to the Club rooms for pricing. The members decided to leave the appointing of a nominating committee over until September, as the year really starts in October when the Club was originally formed. Gordon Hotson gave a revised "downward" estimate for finishing the "Drop-in-Centre" and Laura Toohey announced that a youth group in the Com- munity had offered to assist with the painting, Birthday greetings were ex- tended to Gayle Cronyn. It was decided to have a Stanley Products Party, as one of the members is a representative, the date to be set next week. Today, Thursday, all members requiring transportation are asked to be at the hall at 1:15, in order to be at the Lucan Public School at 1:30 for their meeting to celebrate Senior Citizens' week. The Social Committee, Mary Kooy and Mildred Hirtzel will convene a program of music, readings, games, etc., following the brief business meeting. At 2:30 the children will entertain the group with singing and skits, and lunch will be served at the school. All 86 members are urged to be present. The president thanked the lunch committee, namely Ivan and Florence Stanley, Dora Thompson and Pearl Shoebot- torn, and euchre, bridge and crafts were enjoyed. The Treasurer, J, Alex Young reported a substantial balance on hand, but advised that the ticket money for the trip to the Huron Country Playhouse was included. Winners at bridge were: high- Maude Hodgins and low-Oney McFalls. Euchre prizes were won as follows: lady's high-Margaret Members of the Lucan United Church Women held their general June meeting Tuesday evening at the Church and were privileged to hear the Rev. Mary Mills of Kirkton tell of her ministry through the years in various parishes and in her own home Parish of St. Thomas in Hamilton as a young person, then as a deaconess. She told her listeners that Ministry was given by our Lord through people and we should still let Him work through us, by following His teachings. President Mrs, David Park welcomed guests from other churches in the community and gave the opening prayer. Worship was led by the program convener, Mrs. Ross McRoberts, assisted by Mrs, Jack Ryan, in which they used a portion of the U.C.W. "Inaugural Service" from 15 years ago, calling on all members to rededicate themselves to the ministry of Christ. Terri McRoberts sang "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam" and was joined by her mother as they sang "Kum Ba Ya", Lunch was provided by Mrs. McRoberts' Group and served by herself, Mrs. Don Maguire and Mrs. B. Hall. During the brief business meeting, it was announced that the Secretary Mrs. John Mac- Donald, would be the represen- tative from Lucan U,C.W. sent by the Regional to Alma College School for Women and that the Executive is still trying to get a second person to be sent by the local group, Mrs, MacDonald read the report from Mrs. Cecil Robb, regarding visiting, and the many Allen, lone hands-Laura Toohey, low- Mary Hodgson, man's high-Jean Miller, playing a man's card, lone hands-Fred McIlhargey and low-Lon Phillips, The Busy Buddies continued their quilt blocks, with one member crocheting and another one doing bead work. The members of this group voted the proceeds from the sale of tickets on the "Floral quilt" go to the New Horizon project "The Drop- in Centre" to help with the completing of the added facilities. Wi enjoys pot luck The Lucan Women's Institute held the annual picnic Pot Luck Luncheon on Wednesday in the Lions Club Park, with Lillian Ashton in charge. A very ex- cellent luncheon was enjoyed at 1 p.m. followed by games, readings and contests, with prizes, provided by each member. The County Rally was announced to be held at Poplar Hill on Tuesday July 26, with registration at 10 a.m. "Mix & meet pot luck" luncheon will be held at noon with beverage provided and each member is asked to bring her own utensils. At 1:30 the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Women's Institute, and sur- prises, will be presented. In case of rain the program will be held in Poplar Hill Baptist Church. The members decided to hold the "Penny Sale" at the Lions Club Fair and will be contacted regarding the work schedule. Contributions to the sale are to be left with President Lillian Ashton. Ladies enjoy trip by bus Mrs. Alma Hodgins and Mrs. Charlotte Barker took a delightful trip with the Fetter bus tour recently. The weather was ideal for travelling for the boat crossing to Manitoulin island. At St. Sault Marie, they travelled by train to Agawa Canyon Park and back to the Sault. Thursday they boarded the bus through the northern route home. "thank-you" cards received during the past two months. Plans were made to assist with the 40th Wedding Anniversary celebration for Mr. & Mrs. "Hap" Nicholson on July 3, and mem- bers were asked to sign up for the various time slots to work in the, "Sandwich Pie, etc. and rest area", located in the former storage shed at the Lions Club Fair in August. The schedule will be in the entry of the church on Sunday for members and friends of the church to sign up. Mrs. McRoberts will assist them in choosing a "time slot" not yet filled. Large crowd at supper By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD Around 600 people attended the strawberry and ham supper Monday evening. In last week's news Mrs. Wes Reids name was omitted as being the choir leader. Sorry! Mr. & Mrs. Winston Shapton, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Robt, Down, and Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Miller celebrated Mr. & Mrs, Miller's wedding anniversary Saturday evening in London. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bray and Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Cann spent a few days recently up north, & Mrs. Roy Weir, Wood- stock visited with Mr, & Mrs. Ken Duncan and family recently. Mrs. William Rohde attended the trousseau tea at the home of Mrs. Jack Crawford in honour of her daughter Louise recently. Mrs. William Thomson Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde were guests at the Shier-Crawford wedding at Motherwell- Avonbank Presbyterian Church Saturday, also the reception and dance at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Saturday evening, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Miller were guests Sunday evening with Mr. & Mrs, Ivan Denning, Strathroy, Several from here attended the Eliinville Anniversary Sunday. Sunday morning June 26 the regular Sunday services will be held. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Church Service at 11:15 a.m. The annual combined Sunday School picnic will be held after the church service at Elimville. Bring your picnic basket, The farewell party fOr the RobinSons will be held Friday evening June 24 at 8 p.m, In Thames Read Church, By MRS. IRVIN RADER DASHWOOD The annual reunion of the Daniel Weber family was held June 19 at the Dashwood Com- munity Centre. A goodly number participated to a good lunch, after which a quiz of ten Fathers in Bible times was led by Mrs. C. B. Carr, and each family received a booklet on the Living Proverbs, The sports committee of Shelley Weber and Debbie Horner led in a number of races and games which were enjoyed by all. Next year the reunion will be held at Dashwood Community Centre in June. Elections were as follows: Presidents, Walter and Roxie Weber; Secretary-Treasurer, Thelma Weber; Sports Com- mittee, Elaine Dunn and Marilyn Hern. UCW meeting The United Church Women of By MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall at- tended the horse show at Platt- sville, Saturday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Greenlee and girls visited Storybook Gardens, Sunday. Pam was celebrating her third birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee and Rev. G. & Mrs. Anderson, Exeter were Sunday dinner guests with By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS Raymond Paynter is a patient in University Hospital, London at time of writing. Mrs. Maurice Blackler ac- companied by her brother Dr. Albert Berry of St. Marys has returned home from visiting Mrs. Blackler's daughter Mr. & Mrs. Barrie Temple in England. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Grierson, London visited on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Rea Stephen. Communion Service was ob- served in Kirkton United Church, Sunday. Mrs. Mervina Hazlewood and Edison, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Colgan, Saginaw, Michigan visited Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Paul. Calvary held their June meeting Tuesday, June 14 with the WorIld Outreach program committee and chairlady Mrs. Don Gaiser in charge. Mrs. E. R. Guenther read Psalm 8 and Mrs. Gaiser led in prayer, Mrs. Hugh Boyle, president, dealt with the business. Sixteen members answered the roll call. The book, God-man and Archie Bunker was reviewed. The ladies also listened to a tape three groups shared their thoughts. Mrs. Letta Taylor read "Bigot Creed." The Sunshine committee is Mrs. Mervyn Tieman and Mrs. Greta Schade. Mrs. Adolph Keller has returned home from South Huron Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Schroeder and Brenda Neil, Crediton, at- tended the graduation of Steven Schroeder from Fanshawe college, London, as an Architectural Technician, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Greenlee and children. Several relatives and friends from this community were among the 35 guests at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Allan Elston, Centralia Monday evening to observe the fifty-fifth wedding anniversary of his parents Rev. M. H. & Mrs. Elston, The couple were married in St. Patrick's Church, June 21, 1922. Mrs. Irene Hicks and Bill, Clio, Michigan and Mrs. George McFalls were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll entertained Mr. & Mrs. Ron Carroll, Ian and Brenda and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carroll and girls and a number of Mrs. Wayne Carroll's relatives from Sarnia to dinner Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Barker .and Murray Abbott, Centralia spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott and Paul at Manitoulin, Mr. Abbott is remaining with his son Don for some holidays. Mrs. Earl Greenlee and Mrs. Larry Greenlee, Derek and Debbie and Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis and Mr, Gote Wen- nerstrom attended anniversary service at St. Thomas Church, Granton, Sunday. The Davis' and Gote attended the Armitage reunion at Weldon Park Arva following the service. Wednesday, June 15. He is pr- sently employed with Ron Hern Construction, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Clarke, Dresden, spent a few days with Mrs, Martha Miller, Mr, & Mrs. Melvin Stade and Sherrie, and Mr. & Mrs, Oscar Miller. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Poland, Campbellford, spent a few days with Mrs. Cora Gaiser. Mr. & Mrs, Irvin Rader, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Rader and Stacey visited with Paul Rader at Vic- toria Hospital, London; also Susan and Sharon Raader, Mrs. Jean Walper spent the weekend in Mississauga with Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Sylvester, Craig and Crystal. Mr. & Mrs. Leeland Restemayer spent a few days at Inverlocky where the fishing was great. By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS WHALEN Wednesday visitors with Mr. & Mrs.. Ernest Ferguson were Mr. & Mrs, Lorne Lucas, Sarnia and Mrs. Stella Gale, London. Mr. & Mrs. Grafton Squire attended a wedding in Toronto, Saturday. Betty Johnson spent the weekend at Stokes Bay with her girl friend Sandra Jensson, Woodham. Mrs. Ernest Ferguson was hostess for the Ladies Auxiliary meeting Thursday evening. Mr. & Mrs. John A. Damen Oy JOY SOMME AILSA CRAIG Senior Citizens week in Ailsa Craig has a special meaning this year as the new Craigweil Gardens Recreation Centre begins its operation. The building marks the third phase in the Craigweil Gardens Complex development, and is located at the main entrance to the complex on the south side of Highway 7 at the eastern limit of Ailsa Craig. The centre was developed with the aim of bringing senior citizens from within the complex and the local community together to help enrich the lives of seniors with meaningful ac- tivity and events to stimulate them to function at the peak of their physical and mental abilities, "The Recreation Centre is a place where all seniors, those from the Nursing Home, the Apartments and the community can be as equals", reported Nelson Scheifele, Craigholme Nursing Home Administrator, "It is difficult in a Nursing Home setting to do this. People are always coming in to visit, or entertain and the residents are passive recipients. We hope we can avoid the activator-recipient roles". The entrance to the4building is marked by attractive pillars which support the overhang to the 2400 sq. ft. building. Inside one finds a wood working shop which has a long work bench all along one wall where power tools and wood working equipment is located. Another table with a hard wood top dominates the centre of the shop making it a viable place to work. A finishing room to paint and stain finished articles in a dust free area is situated at the far end of the shop. A small store will be set up off the main entrance where articles crafted by the seniors can be dis- played and sold. Designed to accommodate social functions, meetings, spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Egan, Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins visited Wednesday evening with Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil. Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ferguson were Mr. & Mrs. Dave Hord, Strathroy and Mr. & Mrs. Kelp Hern and family, Zion, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hern were guests at the garden wedding Saturday of Drew Ferguson and Jeanette Barr at the home of the bride's parents Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Barr, London Township. Margery Morley attended the pot-luck dinner' Wednesday evening for the Catholic Womens League in St, Patrick's School Auditorium. Mr. & Mrs. Earl French visited Friday evening with Mr. & Mrs. Ray Ruston St, Marys. Mr. Ernest Ferguson attended a Tupperware party Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Grace Zavitz, Thedford. Mr. & Mrs. Ray Ruston, St. Marys visited Saturday evening with Mr. & Mrs, Hamilton liodgins. Mr, & Mrs, MacLeod Mills and Mrs, Lillian Davies attended a birthday party for Brent Mills, year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mills, Centralia, Sunday af- ternoon, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mardlin and girls, Wesley were Sunday supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins and Berton. Shower for bride-elect Valerie Regier, bride-elect July 9, was honoured at a Miscellaneous shower recently at the home of her sister, Mrs, Marie 13oisvert of Woodslee, Ontario. Several games and contests were played after Val opened her many beautiful gifts. A hot buffet lunch was served by the hostess. crafts, etc, a spacious multi- purpose room is included with a modern kitchen and storage area off to one side. The centre has been built by Craigweil Gardens, a non-profit Corporation under the auspices of the Nairn Mennonite Church at a cost of $60,000 and mainly furnished by a New Horizon grant of $18,600. It will be governed by a committee made up of one representative from the Craigwiel Garden Board, two persons from the Craigwiel Apartments and two, or more, seniors from the Ailsa Craig community, The Craigweil Gardens Complex comprises three separate, yet related units, set forth to care for and enrich the lives of senior citizens in the community and surrounding area. Craigholme Nursing Home is the first and largest of the three units, It opened its new facilities in May 1976 with 50 beds. A year later a new wing was added to enlarge the ,home to accom- modate 73 beds. It includes three lounges, a large dining area, chapel, activity room, meeting room and a hairdresser/barber shop. "How do you prefer your tea?" is a question frequently heard of late. But it's not a staff member inquiring — it's one resident helping another. In order to help persons retain their individuality and independence as much as possible, one of the lounges was recently made into a "tea lounge". A small refrigerator, tea kettle and toaster were added. Residents are free to make themselves a cup of tea or coffee whenever they want a break from routine. Supplies are always on hand, They are er- couraged to serve their guests as they would in their own home. In trying to keep the residents as much a part of the community as possible, the Nairn Mennonite Church holds evening services once a month in the Horhe's Chapel. The residents are,invited to worship with the congregation and become part of its fellowship in a natural atmosphere. Often seniors from the Craigweil Apartments attend the evening services as well. The apartments are the second unit within the complex. The doors of the apartments were first opened for occupancy on October 1, 1976 and all eleven apartments are currently oc- cupied. Located immediately behind the Nursing Home, they are similar in design to the On- tario Housing Senior Citizens Apartments, Currently two of the tenants have their spouses being cared for in the Nursing Home which allows for easy and frequent visiting of their loved ones. A common lounge is often used by the tenants for reading or simply for a change of scenery, or entertaining. Get togethers are sometimes planned to take place in the lounge, and sing- songs and games are held. But a caring community spirit is evi- dent as one walks through the carpeted 'corridor and notes apartment doors open with residents helping each other and visiting together on a daily basis. Residents may have a full course meal provided each noon if they wish. A hot dinner is brought over at a minimum charge for any who feel the need for relief from planning and preparing a nourishing meal for themselves. The complex has been design- ed around a former barn, part of which still remains and is used for storage purposes. Tying the three units together is the remaining silo on which will shortly have painted the inscrip- tion, "Craigweil Gardens". Most unique, however, is the set of chimes installed inside the silo, These can also be played from a keyboard in the chapel at Craigholme. The chimes sound throughout the community every hour during the day playing a few verses of well-known hymns. To mark Senior Citizens' Week, Bob Heywood and his band will be coming to the Complex on Wednesday evening, June 2nd at which all the com- munity is invited — old and young alike. They will entertain on the spacious lawns so all can enjoy the concert in the pleasant summer evening, Throughout the day open house will be held by the Complex to which all are also invited, The Craigweil Gardens Complex is owned and operated by Craigweil Gardens, a non- profit Corporation under the auspices of the Nairn Mennonite Church. Eight members of the congregation comprise the Board of Directors, Water line on schedule "We're actually ahead of schedule and things are going smoothly", reported Bob Corrigan, resident inspector of A. Spriet Associates who is currently working on the in- stallation of a water pipeline from Ailsa Craig to Nairn. The work commenced May 30 to install a pipeline which will supply Nairn with water from the Lake Huron water system. Lack of rain has been a benefit to the project and allowed it to move quickly and to date the project is ahead of schedule by ap- proximately one week, Eight inch pipes are being installed along County Road and barring any unforeseen dif- ficulties, it is anticipated that the project ^A ill be completed by the first of September allowing the residents of Nairn to hook into the system. At present, all the residents of Nairn, including the East Williams Public School rely on wells for their water supply. =mmilmumummiimumummirmms I ADAMS 1 Heating & Cooling 5.= • Heating Systems of All Types g INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work :II Air .. Conditioning 2.2.. • Humidifiers • Ventilation 235-2187 - 133 Huron St., East, Exeter umarialatalauwailaitinammaliallir Page 24 Times-Advocate, June 23, 1977 Kirkton minister speaks to UCW of Lucan Mark special week Seniors rec centre opens • Many attend Froats reunion Fifty-six members of the Frosts family and guests gathered at the home of Mr. & Mrs._ Wm. Frogs, Lucan, on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the anniversaries of Judy (Fronts( & Paul Melanson, their 4th, and Heather (Frosts) & Fred Schembri, their 3rd, and also to bid adieu to Judy & Paul who will be spending the next four years in Germany at Lahr where Paul will. be stationed with the Canadian Armed Services, Guests were present from: Chatham, Blenheim, London, Walkerton, Flint, Michigan and locally. Kirkton minister speaks to UCW of Lucan Saintsbury couple at Plattsville horse show fc