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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-11-28, Page 11Our Beautiful Selection Has Arrived So You Can Enjoy Them Throughout The Festive Season. Come In Any Time And Browse Through Our Colorful COUNTRY CHRISTMAS We Have Everything You Need For Christmas Decorating USE OUR IDEAS OR YOUR OWN , Introduction toto non-traditonal occupations for Women New Course offered at Conestoga College in Clinton, starting Jan. 7, 1980. Minimum Qualifications 1. Age 17 2. Out of school 1 year Interested persons contact Canada Employ- ment persons centre in Goderich 524-8342 or Exeter 235-0471. \.41•••••••• . • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .4 —4 :5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • 0 is • • F lowers A its C rafts T hinge SHOP Flower Arrangements Weddings, Special Occasions Flowers (both silk & dry) • The 16 Victoria St., Zurich 236-4431 • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 • , • • 410, , • • • • ' • • • • • •'• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • "Inspiration and per- spiratioh" are two helpers that you could use in promoting the Women's Institute" said Mrs. Clarence Diamond, President of the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario as she opened the annual meeting of the Provincial Board at the Bond Place Hotel in Toronto, The 34 directors from across the Province made decisions that will affect the 2C,000 members in Ontario and indeed many around the world. With an awareness of the needs of others they voted $2,000.00 for the project in Bangladesh for secretarial training including in- struction in Nutrition education enabling the women to earn a living. The $1,600,00 that was sent to India last year was used for the IYC program in child care, nutrition and a mini- eye camp. Miss M, IVIeGhee, the Director of the Home Economics Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, praise the 9,000 volunteers who gave of their time and talents to teach the 4-H and adult programs. She an- nounced the retirement of Mrs. Helen Armstrong who has been the office Secretary for 17 years. Miss Mary Campbell of the Home Economics Branch will assume this position. i • rr 1,' The University of Guelph has discovered a cure for gardening enthusiasts who suffer from spring fever during the long winter. The Qualified Plantsman course can help you brush up your gardening skills in the warmth of your own home. "This course offers valuable information for the :hobby gardener, garden center staff, and commercial horticulturists," says Wendy Elrick, of the University's independent study division. "It is a good all-round gardening course that covers a wide range of horticultural subjects from the ground up." The course, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, was prepared by seven ex- perienced horticulturists from the University of Guelph. By following the four sections of text material, three filmstrips, and taped cassette . com- mentary, students can learn from the experts, at home. The landscaping section of the course covers such topics as selecting appropriate plant materials, and characteristics of various evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs. There is also information about , soil management, turf grasses and control measures needed to develop high quality lawns, For the flower enthusiast, there are sections about perennial borders , her- baceous gardens, soil preparation and planting Time Advocate, November 28, 1979 Page 11 procedures, as well as descriptions of many annual and perennial flowering plants. "This course material isn't limited to large outdoor gardens," says Miss Elrick. "There are sections devoted to balcony, patio and roof gardens. For indoor gar- deners, there is a section about select.* and culture of plants." Costs of the course, which includes three filmstrips of about 60 color slides, a small hand viewer, and taped cassette commentary, is $100 for Ontario residents and $130 for out-of-province residents. The course materials are retained by the student for future reference. The Qualified Plantsman course is one of 50 home study courses available from Independent Study University School of Part- Time Studies and Continuing Education, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, PP•:::*".iii:M:47:0:in,M00,meAry,..:my ii , ././".4*:.P0'.:*':./.02',/...:...l::*///4 •:.;./:70 .:',.'114.047 / ...A7,,V3P.W. '774 ;:.:.4 -,:.... 2 4 Notice to our CUSTOMERS Our December 31st Year end is fast approaching BUILDING CENTRE :.2M ,elr.ara • ,40, ajor categories of butter. Butter department super- visor Karl Graf, personally responsible for cultures, along with huttermakers Gary Quance and Steve Ritz and maintenance mechanic Ron Hoffmeyer produced the winning butter. PLAY OPENS TONIGHT The cast for the World Premiere of LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS, by Suzanne Grossmann was announced by Artistic Director, William Hutt, today, Now in rehearsal in the Grand Theatre, this new ver- sion of Alexander Dumas' tender love story is being directed by Robin Phillips, Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival, -With Miss Martha Henry heading a distinguished company. Notably ... William Copeland, Pat Galloway, Max Helpmann, Keith James, Joel Kenyon, Diana LeBlanc, William Needles, Stephen Russell, Mary Savidge, Laurie Waller, William Webster and John Wojda. We ask for your cooperation in checking any outstanding balances and for your remittance to reach us before December 31st, 1979 BALL-MACAULAY Seaforth 527-0910 CIinton482-3405 Mensal! 262.2418 . • v • ••4, .• 44%, • 4. : PLANT PURCHASER — At the Exeter Heritage Society auction and craft sale Friday Mrs. Alefa Struyke of Dashwood purchased a plant from Mrs. Annie Boersma Proceeds from the plant sale went to the CNIB. T-A photo Stacey Brothers Ltd. of Mitchell won the grand championship for butter at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair again this year. Stacey butter was awarded 98.7 points out of a possible 100 to capture the top award. The win at this year's Royal was for the Stacey firm's "cultured butter", a specially processed gourmet type of butter, Last year at the Winter Fair the Grand Championship was awarded to Stacey Bros. for its "salted butter". Earlier this year, at the C.N.E. the Championship was won by Now there s some help irst time any exhibitor has It is believed this is the Stacey unsalted butter. ad three consecutive wins for winter gar t the Royal and C.N.E. den blues )mpetitions in the three PROVINCIAL HONOURS — A number of Provincial Honour certificates were presented at Saturday's Achievement Day for Exeter area 4-H clubs. Above, Home Economist Brenda Kisyk makes the presentations to Elaine Pym, Betty Neevel and Joanne McBride. Missing was Shirlee Ballantyne. T-A photo throughout the Province. Their programs are to assist the young women in homemaking and development of their talents, Mrs. H, Maluske presented the resolutions that had been received from the different areas, The resolutions that were sustained pertained to the legalizing of marijuana, personal advertising on the media, farm land use, and the closing of hospital ac- commodation. Mrs. Harvey Noblitt, the president -elect for the Federated Women's Institute of Canada, gave the natienal report. Studies are being made on laws per- taining to children, the Citizenship and the British North America Act, land use and Canadian Unity. The voting delegates to the Golden Jubilee of the Associated Country women of the World in Hamburg Germany in May 1980 were named. For an old fashioned Christmas setting why not plan to attend "Christmas at the Lee Day" on December 6 when the Erland Lee Museum Home at Stoney Creek will welcome visitors. The Hon. Pauline McGibbon will be among the guests on that day. The Officers' Conference at Waterloo University will be from April 29 to May 1 with instruction sessions for presidents. Suggestions for the Year of the Disabled in 1981 are requested. The Directors are urged to promote special programs in their areas for JUST ARRIVED OUR CHRISTMAS LINE Wide choice of velveti, velours and ultra suedes. Large selection of-dresses in. cluding velvets & ultra suedes for Christmas • 2.0 starting at $14.98 Velours for boys and girls from $12.98 Boys flannel dress mints and uncut cords $10.98-$13.98 Girls flannel dress pants and uncut cords $10.98-$11.98 Boys jogging suits, girls 4 blouses Large selection of dresses 3 mtfks • 24 mths. Velour and cord outfits. Also velour shirts and pants. Institutes make donations,pian year 1980 the Year of the Women's Institute. With words and actions they are to stimulate an awareness of the organization that it will become more effective as it strives to Improve homemaking skills, all aspects of family life to the • betterment of the com- munities, Christmas Cake Christmas isn't complete without an old fashioned Christmas cake. And judging by the repeat orders we're receiving many of you like the tasty product prepared in our kitchen program.flease place your order soon! Light or Dark -fr.2 to 4 lbs. $3.00 lb. SOUTH HURON BAKERY Phone 237-3569 8.5 North of ARC, Dashwood Need gift ideas? We'll be glad to give you our assistance. (We are Santa's Helper store) We also do gift Wrapping. (Christmas, Birthday and Baby Shower.) Christrnas time can also be special for the infants too. Complete line of baby needs, books, toys and handmade items. Girls velvet vest 8. pant suits with disco bag. By Teacher's Pet. 4-6X. $31.98 Boys poly-cord Mork pants with dress shirt by Kidbec 6X. $28,00 Velour housecoats for boys 4- 6X. $13.98 Housecoats for aids • 72 mths. .6X. $9,98-$19.98, Brushed nylon peignoir sets for girls. 4-6X, $16.98 Large selection of blanket sleeper including NHL. Infants. 6X starting at $6.98 See our selection of "Little Imp Shoes" starting at size 0 including girls patent dress shoes. Boys vinyl bush boots, canvas sneakers and denim moccasins. "There is no better in- vestment of time, money and effort than investing in the young people" said Hon. Lorne Henderson, the Minister of Agriculture and Food, when he addressed the membership and friends at the dinner. He praised the Women's Institute for its many accomplishments through the 83 years, par- ticularly in the rural areas, Mrs, Diamond expressed appreciation Air the many services that are made available to the Women's Institute by the Ministry and the close working relationship that is present between them, The Junior Women's Institute, capably represented by Ruth McCurdy and Barbara Saari were enthusiastic in their reports of the growth and activities of the branches Staceys win butter cup