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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-03-12, Page 9Belgrave woman in hospital THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1986. PAGE 9. Kenneth Wheeler was active resident Mrs. Agnes Youngblut is a patient in University Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton were weekend visitors with their parents Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeff of London spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby and all fourgrandchildren, Tara, Erin, Julie and Jeff will remain for a week’s holiday with their grand­ parents. Neighbours and friends of this community extend their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Mabel Wheeler in the death of her husband Kenneth. Congratulations to Steven Coul- tes who recently received word that he passed his Grade 2 Music Belgrave WMS holds meeting The Belgrave W.M.S. held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Margaret Dunbar on Monday, March 3. Mrs. Garner Nicholson presided and opened with the call to worship and then gave a reading “Reach out in Love’’. Mrs. Ivy Cloakey read the scripture. Mrs. Robena McBurney gave a meditation on the theme, “Goodness” and Mrs. Dunbar led in prayer. Roll call was answered by five Board starts pilot 'second chance' program BY RHEA HAMILTON SEEGER Twelve young people who have left school and have been unable to find work will be given a second chance. Starting next week a pilot job entry program will be put into action under the sponsorship of the Huron Board of Education and local industry. Details of the program were outlined to the Huron Board of Education at the meeting March 3 in Clinton. W. Weber, a teacher from the Central Huron Secondary School organized the project. It is limited to 12 students and it is hoped if the program is successful that it will continue, said Mr. Weber. The project is aimed at students County approves 4% increase in library budget BY BOB MURPHY County council gave preliminary approval Thursday to the 1986 budget of the Huron County Library. The library board presen­ ted its budget during council’s regular March session in the court house at Goderich. Board Chairman Coun. Tom Cunningham (Hullett Reeve) told council the $816,784 budget repre­ sented a four per cent increase in the portion paid by the county. A breakdown of the budget indicates that this year Huron County is being asked to contribute $622,146. In 1985 the county’s share was $598,217. The Province of Ontario is to contribute $182,638 while the balance of$ 12,000 is expected to be raised through fines and other Theory Examination with First Class Honours. He is a pupil of Mrs. Gail Lear of Londesboro. Mrs. Dorothy Logan returned home after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan and family of Burlington. The Education meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute will be held on Tuesday, March 18, at 8:15 p.m. in the Belgrave W.I. Hall. Special guest speaker is Mr. Arnold Mathers, Superintendant withthe Huron County Board of Education. Everyone is cordially welcome to attend. Sympathy is extended to Mr. William Gow of Goderich, formerly of Belgrave, in the loss of his wife Luella. Ms. Clara Fernendas, Terry and Mr. Dale Lamont of London visited last week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lamont. members with a verse on “Good­ ness”. Mrs. McBurney gave the secretary’s report and the treasur- er’s report was given by Mis. Cloakey. The topic was taken by Mrs. Mac Scottwhoread the story “The hand of God” by Mrs. Arthur Carr. Mrs. Nicholson closed the meet­ ing with reading “The Lord is my Shepherd”. The hostess served lunch and a social time was enjoyed. between 16 to 24 years old who have not earned their grade twelve and do not have a full time job and who have been unable to find full-time employment during the preceding 26 weeks. The group will be taught job entry skills for a brief in-school period and then placed for four days per week with a participating industry. This will continue for seven months. Weber contacted students that had dropped out of school in Goderich, Seaforth and Clinton during the last year to locate 12 participants. Canada Manpower also assisted Weber giving him names of students who had been active in searching for work in the last few months. miscellaneous revenue. Expenditures anticipated in 1986 include $382,804 for salaries, $44,374 for employee benefits, $178,227 for book purchases, $18,408 for processing $17,600 for book rebinding, program and record purchases as well as publication and magazine sub­ scriptions. A total of $12,688 has been allocated for travel, $8,320 for materials and supplies, $23,164 for administration, $105,699 for rents and capital improvements. Also included are anticipated expenditures of $5,000 for equip­ ment; $14,500 for Ontario Library Co-operative; $1,500 for history project;$l,500 for audio-visual materials and $3,000 for other programs. Following a long and often painful illness, Kenneth Herbert Wheeler of Belgrave was granted the ultimate release on Wednes­ day, March5 when he passed away in his home on Hamilton Street, Belgrave in his 67th year. Born in Morris township, Mr. Wheeler was a son of the late Herbert Wheeler and Pearl Proc­ ter. He attended U.S.S. 17 East Wawanosh and Morris Public School and received secondary school education at Wingham High School. He was a student at Beal Technical, London when he volun­ teered his services at the call of his country and served in Canada as a wireless operator with the Air Force from 1942-1945. He married Mabel Coultes, daughter of the late Charles Coultes and Mary McGowan on May 1, 1945. Following his discharge, the Couple farmed on Lot 8, Concession 8, East Wawanosh Township until his retirement to Belgrave in 1977. Mr. Wheeler was very active in church and community organiza­ tions until ill health forced him to withdraw from many activities. A member of Knox United Church, Belgrave, he was an elder for many years, a member of the Board of Stewards and presently the Recording Steward of the Official Board as well as a faithful member in the bass section of the choir. Mr. Wheeler was always inter­ ested in sports and, as an avid 9 tables at euchre Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall Wednesday, March 5. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. WilfordCaslick; novelty lady, Mrs. Gertrude Allen; low lady, Mrs. Stanley Black; high man, Albert Quipp; novelty man, Les Vincent; low man, Norman Coultes. There will be euchre this Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. curler, he belonged to the Country Curlers for many years, during which time he acted as their efficient secretary-treasurer retir­ ing in 1985. He was secretary of Belgrave District Credit Union for many years and presently was a Credit Committee member of the North Huron Credit Union. Mr. Wheeler has always taken interest and a caring concern for the Brandon Cemetery, of which Board he was still a member. Having inherited a special re­ lationship with wood from his father, Mr. Wheeler became deep­ ly involved with his hobby, wood­ working. Many children will re­ member him as they play with the wooden toys and furniture he has made. His enthusiasm peaked in 1985 when he fashioned a walnut grandfather clock. This master­ piece, in the Wheeler livingroom is a constant reminder of Kenneth’s handiwork. Surviving are his wife Mabel, son-in-law Mr. Vincent Makas and wife Patricia, London, and grand­ daughter, Alicia Jean. Also surviv­ ing is his sister Velma, Mrs. Wilfred Pickell, of Vancouver. He was predeceased by an infant son (1949), his daughter Mary Anne, (Mrs. Vincent Makas 1976), his son Ivan Lawrence (1977) and a brother Goldwin (1969). Mr. Kenneth Wheeler rested at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham where the family receiv­ ed visitors on Saturday, March 8. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. John G. Roberts in Knox United Church, Belgrave on Sunday, March 9. Pallbearers were Ronald Coul­ tes, Arnold Bruce, George Michie, Ross Procter, Ross Anderson and John Nixon. Floral tributes were carried by Lewis Stonehouse, George John­ ston, Robert Charter and Clifford Coultes. Spring interment will be in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave.