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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-03-21, Page 8Times-Advocate, March 21, 1979 W By ELAINE TOWNSHEND You didn’t really think winter was over, did you? I am writing this column in mid-March while enjoying a respite from the bitter cold of February. Actually the thaw began in the last week of February with spring-like temperatures that continued into March. What the weather will be like by the time you read this is anyone’s guess, but I won’t be surprised if we’re back in winter’s icy grasp. Although I’m trying to be optimistic, I just can’t believe winter will give up that easily. ---------------------- - Kindergarten Registration Exeter Public School 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed. Mar 28 Usborne Central Public School 9 a.m. -12 noon Thurs. Mar 29 J.A.D. McCurdy Public School 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fri. Mar 30 Birth Certificate Required Health Records Social Insurance and OHIP Numbers if available J % The snow is gradually disappearing; motorists can now see above the banks when turning a corner. The ice has left the streets and roads; motorists can apply the brakes knowing they will stop rather than guessing whether the car will slither to the left or to the right. In the last two or three weeks drivers have been startled by an unusual phenomena — cars start in the morning with a single turn of the key. We are now more worried about mud and floods than we are about ice and snow. Outside birds chirp in the morning, and crows caw from distant woods; squirrels scamper from tree to tree. Two weeks ago someone March 30 set for daffodils wasMrs. Elsie Tuckey hostess to the Beta Theta Chapter Sorority, March 6. President Sally Lou Raymond conducted the business meeting. Bev Delbridge stated that the Summer Swing Dance would be held June 7 at the Kirkton-Woodham Com­ munity Centre. Daffodil Day sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi will be held March 30. The song, April Love, was the theme for the evening program presented by Brenda Hennessey and Elsie Tuckey. They gave some interesting facts about the month of April and the meaning of the word, Love. A short quiz was then given .by the two in charge. A draw was held and the case of pepsi was won by Donna Webster. Lunch was served by Elsie Tuckey and Brenda Hen­ nessey. in sunnyspectators Florida. Soon we’ll exist on a tv diet of baseball beginnings and hockey endings — a sure sign of spring. Skiers can’t ski; snowshoers can’t snowshoe, and snowmobilers can’t snowmobile. Some have already turned to their bikes, which should be another sure sign of spring, but I’m still not convinced. I know that our good friend, Mr. Ground Hog, who happens to be one of the best weather forecasters in the business, predicted six more weeks of winter, and that was six weeks ago. In addition, the calendar says spring has already1 arrived, and in March, we have the luck o’ the Irish on our side. But I keep remembering the old saying: “in like a said they saw a robin. I would like to test his or her sobriety, and if he or she really did see a robin, I’d like to test the sobriety of the bird. Flowerbeds are reap­ pearing in patches and are being scanned for traces of crocus, hyacinth and other spring bulbs. Sap began running in some sugar bushes in late February. Inside flies crawl in the windows during the day and bump around the lights at night. If you don’t have any flies, yet, I will be glad to give you some. No home should be without them. Shop windows, magazines and television ads preview the fastiions for spring. Combined with milder temperatures, the thoughts of new clothes tempt some people to discard their boots for shoes and their winter . _ coats for lighter ones. The lamb, out like a lion.” March devilish wind takes ad- 1_ ’ v vantage of such situations to spread coughs, sniffles and sneezes, but some of us prefer to describe the illness as spring flu. Have you noticed changes on tv, especially in the sportscasts? Suddenly we see suntanned baseball players preparing for the opening of the baseball season in front of suntanned came in like a lamb, and I hope you enjoyed the thaw while you could because I suspect the lion will roar at anytime, if he hasn’t already. You didn’t really think winter was over, did you? And you haven’t forgotten the April blizzards we’ve received in recent years, have you? Sorry I mentioned it. Renaissance head to speak to PTA Rev. Ken Campbell of Milton, head of Renaissance International will be speaking in Clinton on Wednesday, April 4, to the PTA meeting of the Clinton and District Christian School. Rev. Campbell, is a Protestant evangelist, with the Renaissance Inter­ national group concerned with parents’ responsibility in the education of children. The group has attacked the presence in high schools of such books as Margaret Laurence's “The Diviners” W.O. Mitchell’s “Who Has Seen The Wind,” Alice Munro’s “Lives of Girls and Women,” Salinger’s Rye”. Through Huron County, the group succeeded in getting one book, “The Diviners” banned from the school rooms in Huron County last fall. The meeting at the Christian School on Princess Street begins at 8 p.m. all and J. D. “Catcher in the their branch in ©GUARDIAN DRUGS PRICES EFFECTIVE MAR.19 —APR.7 . 1979 HERBAL ESSENCE nn SHAMPOO CLAIROL 450ml 9 I am 11 ---ur~ur.v/rrr AIM TOOTHPASTE "WITH FLUORIDE” 50ml Seniors meet Tuesdays in the evening By TED CHAMBERS Please take notice members that our meetings resume on Tuesday evenings, We met afternoons so the older ones could get through the winter months during daytime instead of after dark. Please note the mistake I made in the last notice that the meeting would be April 2 instead of the evening of April 3, Tuesday evenings for summer months. At the time of writing we have been notified of the sudden death of one'of our members who was elected as vice president this year in the person • of Roland Williams. We know all members will express their heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family. Several other senior citizens groups from other towns will be present at our April 3 meeting to help us celebrate our 25th an­ niversary. Please bring an few extra sandwiches for lunch. 57C your PAMPER DIAPERS 41 rr OVERNIGHT 12’s 0 I -OO BAYER ASPIRIN TABLETS SOFT & DRI Spray Deodorant 100’s $1.19 i money fights 150ml $1.29 I WILKINSON Bonded BLADES 5’s 69 C JOHNSON BABY POWDER 397gm $1.49 KOTEX Feminine Napkins 48’s $2.99 Exeter Pharmacy Ltd. Main Street_________________ 235-1570 SECOND DRAW BEST — The second draw of the Exeter ladies curling club was won by a rink skipped by Doris Hackney. Above, Fern Dougall presents the trophy to Doris Hackney, Dorothy Prout, Wendy Kerslake and Debbie Etherington. T-A photo s- . Fashion Fads are 'in the bag' The Hurondale “Fashion Fads” 4-H club opened their fourth meeting with the 4-H pledge. Patty Masnica, vice president gave the roll call and each girl presented three different ways to tie a scarf. The topics were, “It’s in the Bag” and “Your best foot forward.” Brenda Triebner spoke on the selection and care for a purse and presented two different styles of purses according to the occasion. Brenda Brunzlow, assistant leader explained the selection of shoes and proper fit and care as Brenda Treibner presented four different styles of shoes and boots. Meetings two and three dealt with the “Headstart on hats” and “All tied Up.” PCW see pictures of Mission Boat The meeting of the Presbyterian Church Women was held on Monday afternoon March 12 in the Sunday School Room with president Mrs. Edna Sim­ mons presiding. Mrs. Norman Stanlake led in the devotions which was about Abraham and Sarah and their son Isaac. Mrs. Alvin Moir read passages from the book of Genisis. In the devotion it was revealed that Sarah being very old had been praying for a son for many years. At last she did bear a Son and named him Isaac which means “Laughter”. But God wanted to test Abrahams faith and told him to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering. Abraham was very sad but obeyed and was stopped by an angel. Just then he saw a lamb caught in some briers, and hurt badly provided as the sacrifice instead of Isaac. But Isaac also saw that God was testing his Father. The roll call was answered by a donation of useful ar­ ticles for the new kitchen. Anyone absent can still bring their donation. The London-Hamilton Synodical is to be held • in Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich Tuesday and Wednesday April 10th and 11. During the business plans were made to hold the an­ nual “Take out dinner”, first Sunday in May. A reading entitled “The Touch of The Masters Hand” was given by Mrs. R.A. Orr assisted by Mrs. Ron Isles using a piano instead of a violin. The guest speakers were Mr. & Mrs. Francis Powell, Holmesville. They showed slides and commented on a trip they had taken on The Mission Boat called the Thomas Crosby, a pretty blue and white boat equipped with radar, automatic pilot (C.B. radio), etc. The crew consisted of a minister Mr. Ferris, also the pilot,a nurse, cook and deck hands. In the lower part of the boat, curtains were drawn in front of the bunks to make a room as a chapel. Many were christened there. This work is among the Indians and lonely people who run light-houses along the coast of British Columbia. 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