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Times-Advocate, 1978-02-09, Page 2222 Times-Advocate, February?, 1978 eLk*'’' '’I ; . - - STEPHEN PANCAKE MAKERS — Students of Stephen Central School enjoyed pancakes for lunch Tuesday. Handling the chef duties were secretary Mary Ann Bender, teacher Gayle Johnson and principal Don Finkbeiner. T-A photo McGillivray contest list winners in public speaking By GORDON MORLEY BRINSLEY The public speaking con­ test for McGillivray Central School students was held at the Home and School meeting February 1. Contestants in the junior division were: Brenda Bullock, Barry Craven, Deb­ bie Hughes, David Lee, Ran­ dy Lydestad, Cheryl; Lynn, Wendy Smith and Christine Sutherland. Those in the senior divi­ sion were: Kim Adair, Cindy Bardawill, David Corbett, Martin Eagleson, Janet Gilmour, Liz Lagerwerf, Catherine Lynn, Mary Ann Parkinson, Jim Ross, Tom Ryerson, Christine de Weerd, and David Whiting. Some contestants spoke on the topic “To-day’s Challenge - To-morrow’s Success”, while others chose such topics as Dinosaurs, Model Building, Hockey and Taxidermy. The judges, Mrs. Wes Watson, Rev. Keith Brown, and Mr. Ernest Kowalchuk, Calypso music precedes UCW By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD The February meeting of the United Church Women was held Monday evening with 19 ladies present. Mrs. Murray Dawsen was in charge of the program. Before the meeting com­ menced calypso mraic was heard. Mrs. Dawson opened the meeting with the Study Book on Barbados. Mrs. William Rowcliffe gave a reading ,“What’s Cold”? »and the ladies sang “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands”. Play euchre at Centralia By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickens were in charge of the euchre party in the Community Centre Monday night with 13 tables in play. Prizewinners were, Ladies high score, Mrs. Bill Harvey; lone hands, Mrs. Joe Carter; low, Mrs. Evan Hodgins. Men’s high, Percy Noels; lone hands, Lawrence Hirtzel; low, Mr. Evan Hodgins. The prize for the birthday closest to Valentine’s Day was won by Bill Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rollings and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter will convene the next party. Personals Senior citizens met in the Community Centre on Mon­ day for an afternoon of Crokinole and cards follow­ ed by lunch. On Saturday Mrs, Minnie Harrison retired from her duties as assistant at the Centralia Post Office follow­ ing 25 years of faithful and courteous service to the public. We wish her health and happiness in her retire­ ment. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Konrad Dundas were Saturday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Molnar. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel were Sunday evening dinner guests at the home of their daughter and and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Keller and family, London. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden attended a family dinner at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Paynter and family, Kirkton, Sunday. Let us show our apprecia­ tion to our Church Choir by attending the service, featuring the Aletheia Gospel Singers, in the United Church Sunday even­ ing at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Lome Ballantyne showed pictures of their recent trip to the Barbados. Mrs. Dawson, Miss Agnes Bray and Mrs. William Rowcliffe were all dressed in summer attire to make you think you were in Barbados. Mrs. Dawson had as her theme “What Colour is God’s Skin.” Miss Agnes Bray played the piano, some played drums, triangles, tam­ bourines, etc. and sang several pieces including “What Colour is God’s Skin”. Mrs. Ballantyne read “You Are My Brother”. Mrs. Rowcliffe read the Scripture Lesson. Mrs. Dawson gave a reading “Different Colours of Skin” and she also led in prayer. Mrs. Rowcliffe and Agnes Bray received the offering and Mrs. Ballantyne led in prayer. Mrs. Rohde opened the business with a poem “Reciprocation”. The usual business was conducted. The World Day of Prayer is to be held in Thames Road Church March 3 with Elimville ladies as guests. It was decided that the three chairs in the auditorium of the church are to be upholstered. It was decided to have a strawberry supper Monday, June 19. Lunch was served by Group C under the leader­ ship of Mrs. Floyd Stewart and the hostess Mrs. Barry Jeffery. picked the following as winners: Juniors, Cheryl Lynn, Brenda Bullock, David Lee. Seniors, Mary Ann Parkinson, Catherine Lynn, Janet Gilmour. Each speaker received a book certificate from the Home and School. Jeff Allison entertained with musical numbers during the program and at the close of the evening a social time was enjoyed over lunch. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbett and David attended Convocation at the Universi­ ty of Guelph February 3 when their daughter, Jane graduated with an Honors B.A. degree in Classical Archaeology. Jane is presently working in Toron­ to, where her husband John Becker, is attending York -University.-- •— Sunday Mr. Peter Snell conducted the services at Lucan and Clandeboye while Rev. Keith Brown assisted in observing Sacrament on the Ailsa Craig charge. Mr. and Mrs. George Prest were Friday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Marwood Prest, Exeter. Terry Hodgins and April were at their grand-parents Sunday for dinner. Mr.’ and Mrs. Jack Trevithick attended the 60th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dorman Saturday evening in Ailsa Craig. George Prest visited one evening recently with Cecil Ellwood. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Trevithick, Brantford were week-end visitors with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trevithick. Hurondale 4-H club meets The first meeting of “Focus On Living” for Hurondale IV was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mary Lou Thomson. The meeting was opened with the 4-LLpledge. ....... Julie Skinner was elected president and Ronnalee Bogart is vice-president. The girls discussed the meaning of the pledge and the at­ titudes required for good mental health. The club is designed to make better citizens in community. The girls will learn to meetings. quilt at future Staffa By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Janice and Andrew Vivian are staying with their grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Carter Kerslake, and Sandra and Steven Vivian are staying with Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gardiner and family while their parents, Mr. & Mrs. George Vivian are enjoying a holiday in Hawaii. Mrs. Dave Capling, Mississauga and Darlene Templeman, London visited on the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. John Templeman and family. Paul Miller Guelph spent the weekend parents, Mr. & Miller. Mr. & Mrs. pieman visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Ebel, Stratford. with his Mrs. Cliff Rob Tem- Creditor! East Youth fined on two liq Careless driving, speeding and infractions under the Liquor Licence Act con­ stituted the majority of cases heard by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake in Exeter court, Tuesday. Gary R. Cottle, RR 1 Woodham, was fined for two infractions. He was assessed $100 and costs or 10 days on a charge of driving a motor vehicle in which liquor was readily available on December 4 and $54 or five days for having liquor while under the legal age on December 3. He pleaded guilty to both charges and was given 30 days in which to pay the fines. Douglas Allan Barrett, Huron Park, was also assessed two fines. He was handed a penalty of $105 and costs or 11 days for careless driving on Oc­ tober 22 and another $25 and costs for driving a motor vehicle without a valid licence issued to him on the same date. Barrett was charged after a car hit a fire hydrant at Huron Park. Damage to the vehicle was $500 and the cost of repairs and loss of water from the hvdrant was listed at $600. The accused was given 15 days to pay the smaller fine and 30 days for the other. In default of payment, the jail terms were to be con­ secutive. In other cases heard on Tuesday, the following fines were levied: Randy Sommerville, Huron Park, $105 and costs or 10 days on a charge of careless driving laid after an incident on December 27. uor counts Randy Quesnel, Crediton, $50 and costs or five days for driving a motor vehicle in which there was an open package of liquor on December 3. Robert C. McArthur, RR 1 Grand Bend, $54 or five days for having care and control of a motor vehicle in which liquor was readily available. Philip J. McLeod, RR 1 Exeter, $54 or five days for having liquor while under the legal age. Paying speeding fines of $18 each were Richard F. Funston, Huron Park, and John W. Boorman, London. Each was clocked at a speed of 95 km in an 80 zone. Youth skate atWoodham By MISS JEAN COPELAND The Kirkton-Woodham Young People met in Woodham Church on Sunday. The meeting opened with the call to worship by Bob Cowdrey. John Heard gave a reading and Wayne Denham read the scripture followed by the Lords Prayer. All joined in singing a hymn. The minutes were read and adopted. .r.,Miss...-MarLeiie Ker nick, Anderson s^ent Friday night and 'Saturday with Miss Deanna Copeland. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Copeland, Cynthia, Ellen and Deanna were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Bill Spence, David, • Susan, Steven and Sandra. The Messengers held a skating party Saturday afternoon. Clandeboye By MRS. ART HODGINS Lorna and Jim Latta have returned from a holiday in Florida. Their daughter, Tanya, stayed with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Latta Mervin Carter returned to his home last week after several days in St. Joseph’s Hospital suffering from pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, London and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Fenton, Belgrave were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Ethel Donaldson. Paul Hodgins accom­ panied Dave and Dennis Glavin, Centralia to Toron­ to, Friday where they attended the Farm Show. The Snowstorm By LUCILLE BLAKE It came upon us in the midst of a rain, Bringing to many confusion and pain. Early in the day, like a thief in the night, - The snow with high winds, ’ cut off travellers sight. Some drivers managed to weather it there Most of them on a wing and a prayer. Many others got caught in the middle, While the storm around them, did fiddle twiddle. For all, it was a frightening time, For some it was the end of the line. There in the storm as if forsaken, Some were left, while others were taken. The winds continued to thrash and bite, All day long and most of the night. While some tried to make it through the blinding drifts, Others were left to work double shifts. If you were not chosen and God saw you through, You should thank him cerely; All of you! and very sin- BEST SPEAKERS — Winners of the senior division of East Williams Public School Public Speaking contest this year were from the left Rhonda Steeper, third place, Kevin Steart, cham­ pion and Beth Smith, second. Photo by Scheifele Broomball action at Usborne Central winter carnival Greenway UCW study Caribbean By MANUEL CURTS The February meeting of the United Church Women was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carman Wood­ burn, with an attendance of 15 members. Mrs. (Rev.) Moore led in the worship service choosing “Love” as her theme. Later in the meeting she in­ troduced the new study book “New Mission for a new People” which is centred around life in the Caribbean and our church work there. Mrs. Lawrence Curts was acting president for the meeting. Plans were com­ pleted for the up-coming variety supper, the World’s Day of Prayer service and the Easter Ecumenical Ser­ vice, which includes the ladies of the United Church, the Church of God and the Catholic Church, Grand Bend. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Stuart Bullock and Mrs. Wm. W. Woodburn, following the meeting. Play cards A successful card party was held in the Anglican Parish Hall last Wednesday evening. There were nine tables at play. Prizewinners were Mrs. Clare Reid, David McLinchey, Cor and Louise Vandenberk and Mrs. Angela Scott. Personals Congratulations are ex­ tended to Mrs. Lillian Matthews, McCormick Home, London, who celebrated her 103rd birth­ day Monday. Mrs. Matthews is an aunt of Lillian Ulens. The Willing Workers of the United Church held their February meeting Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Woodburn. Dawson Woodburn has returned home following a few weeks holiday in Florida. By the way: I crept upstairs, my shoes in hand. Just as the night took wing, And saw my wife, four steps above, Doing the same darned thing. Happy Valentine’s Day should signal a LARRY SNIDER Driver should signal a turn at least 100 feet before the turn. (After car Steer This Way five * Cinder blocks safe car stands. If must remove wheels, find a safer base. * ¥ ¥ Is your car's battery clamped firmly? A loose one can self-destruct. * ★ * are not you Okay roads budget Exeter council approved a tentative works department budget of $107,150 for new construction, Monday. Projects recommended in a written report by com­ mittee chairman Ted Wright were as follows: Final coat of asphalt on Andrew from Huron to John St. Reconstruction of John St. W. from Main to William, in­ cluding storm drain and par­ tial replacement of sidewalk on the south side of the street. Exacavation, fill and one coat of asphalt on William ' from Sanders to Gidley, plus some minor' storm drain work on Gidley and asphalt on Gidley from Main to William. Excavate, fill and one coat of asphalt on Wellington E. from Main to rec centre. Work required for one coat of asphalt on Wellington W. from Main to William. The total subsidy expected on the new construction is $49,500. Don't panic if your car's oil seems rusty. It means that detergent additives are doing their job. * * * There's a mechanic assembling autos in Detroit who prefers to work in a tuxedo or white suit. On luxury cars, no doubt. * * * Our mechanics are no fashion plates, but they do know- automobiles at Larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Hujon^Qounty's Largest Ford Dealer You can count on their knowhow for service and regular maintenance on your car. Complete canvass During the week doorbells rang throughout Ailsa Craig as marching mothers can­ vassed door to door for the March of Dimes Disability Fund. Area captain, Mrs. Sadie Branston, reported that $341.75 had been received as of last Monday, with a little more than $200.00 from the rural area. “Our receipts are up slightly from last year ”, she stated. Ailsa Craig canvassers in­ cluded: Ida Bice, Marg Davidson, Sharon DeVree, Pat Fraser, Tony Leyton, Dorothy McIntosh, Janice Malcolm, Sondra McLeish, Violet Pickering, Shirley Rees, Bonnie Ross, Pauline Ross, Joy Scheifele, Jean Shipway, Marion Simpson, Ruth Slater and Helen Whit­ more. Mrs. Dorothy McIn­ tosh also acted as co-captain with Mrs. Branston. MRS.HARRY SHEPPARD The Annual Meeting of THE POLICYHOLDERS Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held MONDAY, FEB. 13 2:00 p.m. in the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre MEETING NOTICE A meeting of Huron Middlesex (Provincial) Liberal Association will be held at Hay Township Hall, Zurich Personals Miss Barbara Miller, Guelph, Miss Sylvia Stewart, Waterloo and Miss Elaine Stewart, Sarnia spent the weekend at their respective homes here. Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde visited Friday with Mrs. Marguerite Gibson, London. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Alan and Connie were Saturday evening guests with Mr. & Mrs. Roger Urquhart, Kirk ton. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Friesen and family in the passing of Bernie’s father the late Mr. Friesen of Aylmer who passed away recently. The annual congregational meeting and pot luck dinner will be held Sunday February 12 after the morning church service. By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Miss Barbie Glanville spent the week-end with Geraldine Tyler, Dashwood. Mrs. Stan Preszcator visited last Friday with her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Thornton in Seaforth Hospital. Mr, & Mrs. Stan Presz­ cator, Lorna and Brenda Glanville were Sunday supper quests with Mrs. Muriel Biernaskie and Angela and Jerry Dallier, Sarnia. Earl Haist returned home last week from South Huron Hospital Exeter were he has been a patient for the past few weeks. Mrs. Cora Wein celebrated her 83rd birthday on February 1. “Many happy returns.” Mrs. Lloyd England returned home Friday from University Hospital, London, Champion public speaker Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Larkin in the sudden death of her son Leslie, Sunday. Mrs. Ella Ray Hayter spent the weekend in Sarnia with Staff Seargent Glen and Mrs. Hayter and visited with friends and her grand­ children. Thurs., Feb. 16 8:30 p.m. This meeting will allow members in good standing of the Association to elect delegates and alternates to represent the riding at the 1978 Ontario Liberal Par­ ty Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Airport Holiday Inn, Toronto, March 10th to 12th, 1978. J.H. Aitken, Secretary, 37 Market Street, Goderich, Ontario. N7A 3M8 chooses By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG “If you’re going to be a successful student, you’ve got to get a lot of sleep. So why not get it in the morning hours”, quipped winning stu­ dent Kevin Steart in his speech in the Public Speak­ ing contest held at East Williams Public School Wednesday evening. Speaking on the proper use of time, he advised taking time for nutritional meals and establishing good habits. Grade six student, Beth Smith, took second place as she related family ex- use of time topic periences while vacationing in the Bruce Penninsula. Describing the physical make-up of the area she call­ ed the peninsula “A dogwood sandwich made up of limestone”, which her family thoroughly enjoyed in spite of an encounter with a rattlesnake while hiking in the area. Rhonda Steeper, also a grade six student, captured third place with her speech on the subject of horses. She described various personali­ ties of horses and riding lessons she had experienced. Sixteen students in all competed in the senior divi- sion. Other contestants in­ cluded Mike Bates, Dean Bender, Wendy Brunner, Wendy Currie, Christine Cudney, Diane Dixon, Bill Ingham, Paul Jamieson, Steven McLeish, Brad Mitchell, Kenton Otterbein, Louis Ravelie and Marcy Romyn. Judges for the contest were Mrs. Jack Rosser, Ailsa Craig Housewife and retired teacher, Peter Snell, student Pastor of Ailsa Craig United Church, and Mr. VanWeert, Guidance and Chemistry Teacher at North Middlesex District High School. PARKHILL SADDLE CLUB ANNUAL BANQUET AWARDS NITE FRI., FEB. 24 7 P.M. PARKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Dance to RODGER QUICK# THE RAINBOWS BANQUET A DANCE $6.00 per person DANCE ONLY $3.00 per person FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Gerard Vanneste 293-3189 John Timmermans 294-6254 Brian Ropp 232-4301