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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-12-24, Page 18A CHRISTMAS TOUCH — Van Egmond House staff members Joanne Doherty and. Susan Dunlop add a Christmas touch to the fireplace mantle, The Vqn Egmond Foundation recent- ly received a Community Development Program Grant to employ three staff people at the home until next fall. (Photo by Gibb) Hire two new staff for Van Egmond House If a winter project at the Van Egmond House in Seaforth proves successful, the historic home will be known throughout south- western Ontario. Susan Dunlop, project manager said she and two other staff members will be' promoting the home, both in its role as museum and as a com- munity house. The combination historic and recretftional uses of the home mean the project, is "unique" in the province, Susan said. The Van Egmond Foun- dation is staffing the home with the assistance of a Community Development Program grant from the federal government until next fall. Susan, whose hometown is Elora, is a graduate of Queens University, Kingston where she studied Canadian and art history. Following graduation, she worked for a year and a half in the university archives, and was a member of the Kingston Historical Society. Susan moved to •Seaforth this summer to work with Seaforth's Local Architectural Conservancy group in promoting the town's heritage, The second staff member, who started work Monday, is designer Joanne Doherty who grew up in the Port Albert area. Joanne is a graduate of the interior decorating program at Fa nshawe School of Design in London. During her three year co-op program, she sampled a variety of work experiences. Her first job was with a lighting firm. She then worked building roads for BM Ross and Associates of Goderich and her final term was spent as a decorating consultant with a London kitchen firm. In addition to helping Susan promote the house, Joanne will be working with the foundation's interiors committee. Their project will be completing the Van Egmond Room, one of the upstairs front bedrooms, where documents, pictures and other historical artifacts of Egmondville and the Van Egmond family, will be displayed. Susan said she and Joanne will also be producing a heritage pak, similar to the art paks distributed by' Gallery Stratford, on the background of Colonel Anthony Van Egmond, who led the rebels in the 1837 Rebellion. The pak will eventually be available to schools and other provincial museums. The third staff member on the project, Marsha Scott, of Kippen, will start work next week. Another program the three women are working on is a series of lectures featuring Gallery Stratford staff at the Van Egmond House, The series will,open on January 15 when gallery director Paul Bennett, who calls himself an amateur collector, will lecture on antique glassware and furniture. Following the lecture, audience members can show Mr. Bennett some of their own treasures and he will discuss their value. Another event planned in January is a rummage sale, to raise funds for the con- tinuing renovation program at the house. Anyone wishing to donate articles to the sale can drop them off at the house during the day. Susan Dunlop also hopes to start cross-country ski lessons at the house, making use of the ski path which runs along the Bayfield River Skiers could end their outdoor activity with hot chocolate and a thence to warm up at the house. The Van Egmond Foun- dation, to encourage com- munity use of the house for recreational, educational or other purposes, has spon- sored two craft programs recently. Steve Hildebrand taught a four week dried flower arranging course which included fall and Christmas arrangements. A three week Christmas craft program was also a success, with about a half dozen people attending. Dickins were in charge of the euchre party at the Com- munity Centre Monday night with seven tables in play. Winners were: ladies high- lairs, Tom Kooy, lone hands- Mrs. Charles Rollings, low- Mrs, Cecil Neil, Men's high- Tom Kooy, lone hands-Mrs. Frank Hicks, low-Murray Carter, lucky chair-Albert Smith. The next party will be in two weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Tom Kooy and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins in charge, Those attending the family get-together were Mr. and. Mrs, Don. Hirtzel and family, Parkhill; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hirtzel and family, Exeter; Mr, and Mrs. Karl Keller and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. npv Hirtzel and family, Lucan and. Mr. Tom Steeper of Parkhill. Mrs, Fred Curinington was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of her son 'and. daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cunnington and family, Thames 'Road. Family tree plan started in Huron By SHELLEY McPHEE Have you compiled a book on your family background or do you know anyone who has? If so, the Huron Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is looking for you, The year old branch of the popular Ontario organization is seeking out family trees and ancestry charts from Huron County people to include in its library. According to the branch chairman Carole Robinson, from Goderich, the group already has received a number of donations and copies of completed family histories for their use and future safe keeping. The Huron Branch is also interested in increasing its membership and during the past year the organization has attracted over 70 members. People of all ages and interests have joined the Huron branch as well as the provincial organization and many other branches across Ontario in an attempt to learn more about their family tree research. Members, who come from throughout the county and as far away as Alberta and California are free to attend monthly meetings to hear guest speakers and mem- bers talk about their methods of research and their finds. Members also receive a regular branch newsletter and help each other with the family searches and questions about the past. The Huron Branch meets• the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Goderich in the meeting rooms at the Ron Feagan Memorial Grandstand on lalaeDonald Street. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7 and Miss SPIRIT OF THE SEA By Allan Smith Stephen Central The Christmas spirit floats threw the air everywhere. In towns, villages, cities from far and wide. The Christmas spirit floats in eventide. The spirit shall float free as a bee all across the Carribean Sea, Robinson invites any in- terested people to attend. Memberships in the branch are $3 per year and further information on the group, and. how to become a member can be obtained by contacting the membership chairman, Janet Hullah, 15 Elgin Street West, Goderich. Payment is late Landowners at the Bid- dulph Township site of the 1982 International Plowing Match are upset because they have not received payment promised about five months ago, Reeve Wilson Hodgins said Wed- nesday. The Ontario Plowmen's Association promised 12 to 15 landowners just west of Lucan .$3 an acre within a month last July for leasing about 2,000 acres, Hodgins said. The agreements block any outside groups from using the land adjacent to the plowing exhibition, set for September 27 to October 1, 1982, he said. Hodgins, past chairman of Middlesex County PlOwmen's Association, said he is among property owners, but he has not been pressing for the payment. PLANTS FOR SALE — Terry Taylor of Thedford was selling potted plants at the Arc Industries' open house in Dashwoc>d Friday. Staff photo The Times Advocate has over 18,000 readers. Tell them about the services offered by your business For information call 235-133 1 te) rfeorf e rAnore nomeapser .em. 147 MAIN STREET. S. 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'rave,. colleges Of agricurtural technology operated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food are offering 10-week training courses to meet the need for this specialized type of farm labor. The courses are sponsored by Employment and Immigra- tion Canada. Courses will be held at Kemptville College, and at Centralia College, starting January 19, To qualify for the program, applicants must be at least 17 years old with a minimum of Grade 8 educa- tion, and must have been out of school for at least one year, Canada Manpower training allowances are available fOr this retraining program. Most of the course is geared to practical ex- perience. Students spend 33 days learning specific skills on selected dairy farms. "Students work at three different types of dairy farms during the course to gain experience with pipeline, milking parlor and dump bucket milking systems," says Sharon van Son of the ministry's agricultural manpower ser- vices branch. "Working directly with the animals, students learn how to recognize animal health problems such as mastitis and also learn the Wiper- tanee of herd health Programs." Classroom sessions make up another 17 days of the program. These sessions cover such topics as feeding,. reproduction, animal care, and maintenance and opera- tion of milking equipment. For information contact your local Canada. Farm Labor Pool, Canada Employment office, or the continuing education office at Centralia College, (519) 228-6691, or Kemptville College, (613) 258-3411. Toronto-area residents can contact the Agricultural Manpower Services Branch, Ontario 'Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 801 Bay Street, or call 965-6149, The Ontario agricultural colleges are also offering courses -in working on swine farms. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, with Grade 8 education, and must have been out of school for at least a year. Eligible applicants may qualify for a Canada Manpower Training allowance. The 12-week course com- bines practical experience and classroom education. Students spend four weeks in the classroom studying all aspects of swine farm work including breeding, feeding and care of animals, opera- tion and maintenance of swine equipment, and other related subjects. Classes are taught by college staff, area pork producers and agribusiness represen- tatives. Students gain first-hand experience during eight- week sessions with selected pork producers. Trainees receive a cer- tificate at the end of the course. The Canada Labor Pool helps them find employment. Last year there were more jobs than graduates. "Salaries for swine herd workers vary according to size and location of the operation and qualifications of the employee," says Sharon van Son, of the Ministry's agricultural man- power services branch. "Some wage packages offer free housing, incentive and bonus plans, and all offer a chance to work in the coun- try." By MRS, FRED BOWDEN. CENTRALIA The Christmas service in the United, Church on Sunday morning was well attended. Rev. Stewart Miner conducted the service and spoke on the subject "Is Christmas a Reality?" Christmas should be a Christian festival and we can make it a reality by ac- cepting God's gift of His son and by showing our love for others. There was organ, piano, and clarinet music by Mr. Gill, Mrs. Ray Mills and Mary 'Lou Tindall. The choir sang an anthem and singing in a mixed quartette were Glenna Tripp, Faye Blair, Rob Essery and Alan Powe. Both numbers and the music were deeply appreciated, Poinsettias, a decorated tree, a glow with lights, and other Christmas decorations were arranged to make an attractive setting for the service. Play euchre Mr.' and Mrs. William Lamport, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swartz and Mrs. Jack Mark Christmas season Special. music at Centralia. THE MISHCHIEVIOUS ELF By Karen Rowe Grade? Exeter P.S. All the elves that Santa had were all very lazy, and it was only two nights away from Christmas. One day Santa came in and said, "you elves are the laziest bunch I have ever seen. If you guys don't hurry and get your jobs done, I will have to fire you and get more elves. When the elves heard "fired" they all started to work very hard. Then, all of a sudden there was a rap on the door, but Santa answered it. 'There standing in' the door way, was a little man. The little man said "Hello Santa I am looking for a job." "Well son, you are just the man I am looking for, if you will work hard." "Oh yes 'Santa. I will be your hardest elf. Then the young elf started to work. It was time to go to bed but the little elf didn't want to go, but Santa made him. ' In the middle of the night, the young elf decided to work. In the morning all the elves woke up. Santa came in and said "Who on earth did all this work?" but no one replied. ' The next night, the same thing happened so the next night, Santa decided to stay up and see who was doing this. Santa found out it was the young elf and made him the head of the elves. CHRISTMAS IS... By Sheri Pinter Grade 8 J.A.D. McCurdy Christmas is a time for giving A time for sharing A time for living Remembering that day Christ was born That babe that laid in cloth so worn The day the angels sang aloud The day the people walked on clouds Remembering that star that shone so bright Above the sky in the dark deep night This is the gift God gave the living CHRISTMAS By Charlene Browning Grade 4 Stephen Central C is for Christmas so glad and gay H is for my happy holiday Ris for Ribbon onpresent so bright I is for Ice with cherrys insight S is for Santa who goes Ho- Ho-Ho-Ho. T is for Christmas tree bright and a glow M is for Manger that Jesus was in A is for Angels who led shepherds too S is for Stories so full of Mysteries What does it spell? CHRISTMAS! Colleges offering 'special ,courses Personals Mr.' Orma Pollock of Kincardine was a Thursday visitor at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lorne Hicks., Christmas was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel on Sunday. CORRECTION A story in last week's Times Advocate concerning a fire at the Meadowcrest home should have stated that Meadowcrest is a home for persons with various han- dicaps from south-western Ontario. 17