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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-07-02, Page 29RETIRES — Rev. Alex J. Simpson of the Ailsa Craig Presbyterian Church made a special presentation to Harold Mowforth who is retiring from the church choir after many years of faithful service. A. UCW Ve t,banq ••,_ visit handicapped. The "Evening out" and quilt,,Or two iftbereisenough birthday Part of evening for the second one, unit of the Lucan .U.C.VIT.,was A bus. for AlMa college held Tuesday., leaving the "One Pay School" Tuesd.4V, church at 5:15 proceeding to August 18th has beoli the Forresters' Restaurant, arranged, Those interested Granton, and thence to the in attending should call the: ,John'..Roh.arts School for the president,. Honor Stanley, Hearing Handicapped, 227-4357, as soon as possible, The members were given to assure yourself of a seat, an. excellent tour of the The birthday candles en facilities and shown a film of the cake were lit and ex- the work being done to help tinguished by two former those children with hearing leaders and cake and ice diffigultieS. They would cream were enjoyed to close recommend this tour to other ' the..evehing with "birthday groups, but be sure to wear money" being collected at your most comfortable this time, shoes! Upon returning to the church the roll call was. News from answered by giving a favourite verse of scripture and why it is a favourite. Members agreed. to use up the material on hand to make a "Colonial Lady" Awards at Biddulph Tuesday afternoon, June 24, the Biddulph school, was given over to Presentation of Awards, with all grades gathering in the gym for opening exercises, led by Brent Bannerman, Shelly Gillan and David Radcliffe, student council members. Dave Wilkins chaired the occasion and called on Margaret Carroll, president of Middlesex County Home and School Council to present the award, for the most improved students in grade six, Jeff Gwalchmai. The history project awards, in theform of books, donated by the Lucan Women's direct involvement in the Institute, were won by Jeff McFalls, Krista Mair and community, Optimists also contribute $2,000,000 each Donna McFalls, presented by Iva M. Hodgins, for Mabel year to other people helping Froats, the Institute P.R.O., organizations. who was unable to be At present I am working on present. acquiring the statistics for all local. softball leagues, so Certificates, seals, bars, as to keep all members up to etc., were presented for date, Hopefully I can begin academic standings and to to have these published in all those on the various athletic winning teams: next weeks paper. As of this ' etc. by Donna McFalls and date I have the followinginformation: Heather Blay as their names Men's slow pitch: A were read by Mr. Wilkins. A' division; . Farmers 4-0, special award was presented Marauders 3-3, Kinsmen 2-3, to Mr. Bob Eaton, coach of the winning area champions Sandblasters 1-4, Glanvilles in boys' softball and soccer. 0-5,Cowboys 5-0 Opti-Bears Congratulations to all. 3-1, Eastons 2-2, Painters 2.2, Several parents took I Veris 1-3, advantage of the opportunity I Keep your eyes open for rodeo information. Signs and to 'b& present on this very posters are going up all over pleasing occasion.' Ontario. Pictures of the winners Neil clan and runner-ups for the bike rodeo held this past month • are appearing elsewhere in • this paper. Special guests from Bingos are doing well.The Alberta, Mr. and Mrs, next one is July 3. Will have a August Schoffer (Isobel jackpot of $325 with the Neil) of Chauvin, and Mrs, bonus ball worth $90.Come Bill McConnell (Marguerite out, have fun and win a buck. Neil) of Edmonton joined the The Opti-Mrs. report that 168 Maguires and Neils for they had a fair turnout for their family reunion in their yard sale held Saturday Weldon Park, Arva, Sunday. at Bob and Shirls.Keep up Everyone missed Mr. and the good work girls. Mrs. Jim Neil of Lloyd- minster and hope to see them later in the summer. Guests were present from Chatham, Hamilton, Sarnia and area, Brantford, Guelph, Paris, Huron County agricultural Ipperwash, London. Ilder- representative Don Pullen ton, Nairn and Lucan, said that the hail .we ex- An afternoon of sports was perienced last weekend did convened by Darlene Walton not bring crop damage but and Dolores Raycraft, and "as you drive through the Bob Maguire, as the oldeseof county you can see where the the local Branch of the spring grain is somewhat Maguire family, acted as down due to the wind and Master of Ceremonies for the rain," But he said this is a introductions ,etc, normal phenomenon. • Pullen said that because of the sunny weather we had last week, there are bumper crops of hay of excellent quality. "We're finally An Interdenominational getting the heat we should Bible School commenced have had before," he said, Monday morning with Nowadays there is a trend registration at 9 a.m, by towards storing haylage Bonnie Patterson assisted by Charlene and Stephen Plantinga. Judy Henry, as leader and general convener, led in singing with Janey Robert- son at the piano, prior to breaking into groups as follows: Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds, Kindergarten and grade 1, grades 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9. Because only 38 registered, owing to the holiday, the groups were all accommodated at the Revival Centre. As the registration grows, the older children will meet in the United Church which does not inolve the grossing of the highway. Children of all denominations are invited to share in this learning and fun time. Stories, games, singing and handicrafts are included in the program and the puppets were involved in the first session on Monday. They will appear again as will Dorothy Dedels with her Puppets. The school runs from 9 to 11:30 a ,rn. Monday to Friday, inclusive. Helen Cunningham was in charge of cookies and of the at- tendance. reunites Bible school underway By TOM LESSARD Members of Optimist clubs from Canada, Mexico and the U,S. will converge on Toronto this coming weekend to attend the 62nd annual convention. Bill and Chris McGrath along with Ken and Lois Mason are going to represent our club. We are looking forward to some interesting reports from them when they return. To-day Optimist Inter- national is a federation of more than 3,000 clubs with well over 126,000 members. Optimist clubs assist in 24,000 youth and community projects annually. They serve 2,700,000 young people and realize funds for these youth and community- • serving activities by means of nearly 9,000 fund raising projects. Not content with their Optimists GRADUATES AT STEPHEN — Graduation exercises for the 1980 grade eight class at Stephen Central School was held recently. Back, left, principal Don Finkbeiner, Jim Beaver, Doug Woodburn, Tim Bender, Jeff Slaght, Kevin Stanley, Paul Love, Allan Brand and teachers Howard Lawrence and Adrian Brand. Third row, Shirley Gallant, Jeff Galloway, Brad Darling, John Remple, Scott Dinney, Sheri Desjardine, Scott Rader, Elaine Carter, David Hayter, Ken No hail damage By LYNN FARQUHAR Summer programs will soon be in full swing in Stephen Township. S.P.A.R.K. and Dashwood Playground Staff are meeting all week to hold planning sessions to prepare for the 7 week program beginning on Monday July 7. Anyone who didn't get' a chance to register for these two programs can do so at the park on the first day of the program. There is no limit to the number of youngsters able to register. S.P.A.R.K. and Dashwood programs both cost $7 for the seven week program. Dashwood youngsters will be holding a scavenger hunt on Friday, July 11. Leaders there are looking for any items helpful to them for crafts, recreation activities and putting on plays. Examples are: old, broken hockey sticks, egg cartons, material scraps, buttons, empty spools, paper bags, newspapers, magazines, comics, empty toilet and towel paper rolls, empty ldeenex boxes, old bed- sheets, old socks, old nylons, tee shirts and clothes, yarn, popsickle sticks and candles etc,. Any old stuff that you want to throw out that will be helpful to our program would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. S.P.A.R.K. leaders will also be looking for many of these items so please start saving. Three fellows also started planning this week for construction of the Crediton Creative Play area, The staff have been hired under a federal employment instead of hay. Pullen said that haylage can be stored in a silo with 45 to 60 percent moisture. Corn crops are in good shape. Pullen said that any herbicide injury due to past cold weather appears to have dissappeared because of the recent warm spell. Pullen said that the wheat crops look very promising and should be ready for harvest in early August. The white beans are doing well too. In the centre and northern parts of Huron County there is an abundance of grass and the cattle are doing well. program but the grant pays wages only, so we are counting on scrounging many of the materials needed to build the play equipment, If you have any of the following items or know where 'we can get them Please call 228-6302 :old hydro poles, barn beams, fence posts, large tractor tires, thick rope, railway ties, sewer pipe and drainage tiles. Huron Park Pool lessons started Monday with a great ' turn out for session number 1, Head instructor Cindy Connolly, and assistants Bobbi Glover, Sandi Fleming and Shawn Rundle will be teaching lessons five days per week in three-three week sessions.' There's still lots of room in sessions two and three Anyone wishing to sign their .Timccp.4fivotati, July 1980 Tears flow Bid minister .farewell Page 13#4 By JO* SCH E I FEI-E Tears flowed mai? shedly Thursday evening as, the Ailsa Craig Presbyterian congregation bade farewell to their minister who will retire at the end of July, The congregation honoured the Rev, and Mrs. Alex J, Simpson at a special evening. The Simpsons were presented with flowers and a wallet of money by the members in appreciation of the past fifteen years which j they've spent in Ailsa Craig -7 and for the outstandng contribution they've made to the church and community. A moving tribute was read by Mrs. Margaret Wily which had been prepared by Mrs. Hilda Morton who was unable to be present. Events around the couple's ac- cepting the call to Ailsa Craig were recalled by Mrs. Evelyn McNaughton as she spoke of the love and af- fection the congregation felt for the entire Simpson family. The evening had been initially planned as a "History Night" to observe 50 years spent in the present church building. Displays of clippings and photos prepared by the history committee brought back countless memories. To gain admittance to the event members had to present their "passports" - a piece of memoria. Principal honoured By JOY SCHEIFELE In spite of hot weather and a busy season a good number of parents were on hand June 23rd to wish East Williams Public School Principal Glenn Stott a reluctant farewell and good luck in his new position at West Williams Public School. In addition Mrs. M. Ber- tlelett and Mr. Edwin Nicholls, grade 3.and grade 7 teachers were honoured as they leave for new teaching positions. Caretaker, Mrs. Dorothy Lightfoot, who was recently promoted to McGillivray Public School was also given recognition. David Brunner, Pastor of the Nairn Mennonite Church, and member of the Com- munity School Committee, acted as M.C. for the evening. Several grade 8 and former students were present and took part in a number of skits "roasting" their former teachers with fond memories. Teachers Mrs. C. Dinnin and Mrs. R. Martin asked the audience to imagine certain scenes as they clicked through a number of imaginary slides. One highlight pictures Mr. Stott frantically looking in the window and his set of school keys and car keys securely locked in the school lying on his desk! M.C. Dave Brunner delighted all with a song dedicated to Mr. Stott, "It's Hard To Be Humble". "It 's only those we sincerely ap- reciate and like that we can 'roast', he explained. Young Janice MacGregor entertained with lively step dancing and the school choir sang, Show Us The Dream and God Bless the Master of This House. Gifts were presented to each of the departing staff by members of the Home and School Association on behalf of the children and parents. Courtship is that period during which the girl decides whether or not she can do better. Children are at their mental peaks at four, when they know all the questions, and at seventeen, when they know all the answers, HENSALL FAIR DANCERS -- A talent show was one of the features of the 15180 Hensall Spring Fair. Shown displaying their step dancing techniques are Michelle Turner, Joanne Consitt, Julie Consitt and Janet Coleman, t-A photo Planning sessions underway for Stephen playground programs NURSERY SCHOOL GRADS — Fourteen children are eager to start kindergarten in the fall after graduating from the Luton and District Nursery School. Back row: Teacher Mrs, Mary Lou Drown, Jeff Campbell, David Wilcox, Jason Maier, Scott Jeffries, Michael Sleaford, Robbie Paul and Chad Hotson, Front row: Brent Herbert, Lindsay Wilkins, Lyndsay Dick, Jeff Wilson,, Johnny Hessel, Ann-Marie Wilson and Meadow Smaill. Staff photo HURON PARK BROWNIES — Four members of the Huron Park First Brownies participated in a fly-up ceremony Thursday. From the left are Bonnie Kooy, Beverly Burge, Sheila Randall and Brenda Alderton. T-A photo • HURON QUEEN AND WARDEN— Janet Shapton Queen of the Furrow for Huron County chats with Warden Bill Morley prior to the Hensall Spring Fair parade, Tuesday night.T-A photo youngsters up can do so at the pool. The pool number is 228-6331. Don't forget, if your organization would like to rent the pool, it's available for $30 hour. Public swim times for the summer will be 1:30 - 4:00 and 6:30 - 8:30 daily. Drop by the ball diamond and cheer on your local teams. They'll appreciate it!! In response guilts, crafts, a Christening gown, jewelry, antiques and part -of a stamp collection filled the room, Some 200 slides were shown by Evelyn McNaughton of highlights of the past 18 years, Mrs. McNaughton had taken the majority of the photos herself while others had been taken by Miss Love, Nell Tweddle, Margaret Wily and Gordon G. Stewart. A special presentation was made to Howard Mowforth in recognition of his 15 years of faithful services to the choir, He moved to Ailsa Craig in 1944 and sang tenor Graduation at East Williams By JOY SCHEIFELE This year's grade eight class at East Williams School included 27 graduates. Special graduation exercises were held on Thursday evening, June 26th to mark the milestone in the lives of these young people. Following a dinner held in their honour the graduates proceeded into the school auditorium for the ceremonies. Karl Stewart, a grade 12 student and former graduate of East Williams, was guest speaker. He outlined what the grads could expect when they begin high school in September and what they might do themselves to have a more meaningful and richer experience during their high school years. Marion McLachlan gave the Valedictory Address in which she recalled many good times the class had had NURSERY SCHOOL SKUNKS -- Appearing on the Henson Nursery School float as skunks at Tuesday's Hensall Spring Fair parade were Kelly and Kris Schenk. T-A photo with the Ailsa 'Craig United Church choir frOm 1944 to 1905 but continuously took part , in the anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church. The evening concluded with the cutting of two specially decorated cakes bearing the inscriptions, "Happy Anniversary," and "Happy Retirement" and the serving of cake, Ice- cream and strawberries. The Rev, Maureen Walter, ordained in the Eastmount Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, last month ac- cepted the call to come to Ailsa Criaig in September. together over the past eight years. Special music was provided by the grade 7 and 8 choirs and the grade 8 class itself. • Retiring principal, Glen Stott, introduced the new Good Citizens Award which this year was won by Beth Smith and Billy Ingham, Graduates included Veronica Arnel, Lori Bannister, Shelly Davies, Robert DeVlught, Alfred Draisma, Kelly Gillies, Jeff Harmer, Billy Ingham, Jim Lumsden, Wayne and Wendy MacGregor, Robbie MnBeth, Marion McLachlan, Ward McLachlan, Daniel McPhee, Sandra Ooosterwal, Rod Rankin, Harold Rowley, Shelly Simpson, Robert Slater, Beth Smith, Rhoda Steeper, Gordon Storgaard, Sharon Twynstra, Susan Vale, Cathy Viger and Kim Walsh. kenning and Dan Dittmer. Second row, Travis Davis, Pam Rumba, Marsha Clarke, Pauline Brand, Kathy Orr,Belinda Cleave, Elaine Vincent, Kim Caldwell, Michelle Vanderworp, Heather Clarke and Dineen Hoist. Front, Sherry Vincent, Becky Cant, Kathy Gibson, Kcithy Schade, Rachele Mellecke, Susan Hayter, Leeanne Dillon, Sherri Horner, Wendy Wallace and Gail Ward. 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