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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-11-16, Page 18Page 18--Lacknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 16, 1988 Federated W.I. meet for annual convention More than 325 members of the 107 bran- ches of the Grey, Bruce Area, Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, met at the 30th annual convention in the Hepworth Royal Canadian Legion hall on October 28. The theme "Waste Management", ex- pressed by the 4R's - reduce, reuse, recy- cle, recover, was emphasized throughout the day. Mrs. Donald MacAdam, V.P., welcomed the members and guests as did Mr. Harry Cavers, Reeve of Hepworth. Mrs. Norman Wyville, President, and Mrs. John Kingma, V.P., presided over the day's agenda of projects and reports. Mrs. Harry Thomas, V.P., introduced Ms. Peggy Knapp. President-elect, F.W.I.O., who gave a resume of present activites and future plans. She brought greetings from Mrs. Margaret Munro, President F.W.I.O. Suggestions are needed for the 1997 celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Women's Institute. The Amabel Hepworth Public School band entertained the assembly with an in- terlude of band selections, piano solos, flute duets as well as a solo recitation of "The Highwayman". Rural Organizations and Services Specialists, O.M.A.F., Mrs. Denise Ed- wards and Mrs. Sharon Gardiner, made a presentation and announced Services for Senior Citizens in Grey and Bruce. A resolution re: abortion was tabled. At the evening banquet, Junior Institute representative, Mrs. Margaret Grieg, ex- plained her group's theme, "All our children" and its support of the Ronald McDonald houses. The Wiarton Cloggers, under the direc- tion of Gwen Gilbert and the Silver Strings 47. Card of Thanks HACKETT Our sincere "Thank You" to Levi Stutz man, Don and Marlene Taylor, Ed Shetler, Dr. Bekasiack and the ambulance drivers and everyone else who helped at the time of Don's accident; also for prayers, gifts, cards, visits and food sent to our home. Your . kindness was very much ap- preciated. Don and Shirley. -46x FINLAYSON We would like to express our gratitude to relatives, friends and neighbours for their floral tributes, memorial donations, food donations, cards and visits. Special thanks to Rev. H. Nugent and Ashfield Presbyterian Church ladies. Your kind- ness and thoughtfulness will always be " remembered. Judy, John and Jennine Finlayson, Dorothy Finlayson and family, Allister and Pearl MacKay and family. -46 COLLYER Thank you Mary Anna for organizing such a wonderful birthday party for us. Everything was beautiful. We realize you -needed help so thanks to the relatives who helped. Thanks to our relatives and friends ,for their presence, cards, gifts and good wishes. It was one of the happiest days of our lives. Margaret and Ted. -46x COLLINSON I would like to sincerely thank my friends, neighbours and relatives for their cards, visits, gifts and telephone calls, while I was in hospital and since coming home. Jack Collinson. -46x TODD Special thanks to all who voted for me in the past election. Kathryn Todd. -46 • MacDONALD We had the misfortune to have had a water break and help came quickly and we sure- ly want to thank Gary Austin and Doug Haldenby who came to our rescue. We think that Lucknow residents are very for- tunate to have such willing and pleasant employees. Dave and Isabel :14'1cDonald.-4 x PRITCHARD We would like to thank all the merchants who participate in the family gift program for the beautiful Bible presented to us at the time of our marriage. We will treasure it always. Dan and Luisa Pritchard. -46x from the Bide -A -Wee Club, Wiarton, enter- tained the diners. Mr. John Hansen, an environmentalist from the Recycling Council of Ontario, spoke on the waste management crisis that now exists. Recycling, new concepts in packaging and an upsurge in public awareness may alleviate the immediate danger of our, destroying ourselves with garbage. His philosophy that we did not in- herit the earth from our parents, but are borrowing it from our children may make us move quickly to stop this self destruction. The 1990 convention will be in Thornbury at the Beaver Valley Community Hall, with a tentative date of Thursday, September 14. Officers 1988-89 - President, Mrs. John Kingma, 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Harry Thomas, 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Donald MacAdam, 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. Herbert Coleman, Secretary, Mrs. Gordon Wilson, Ass't Sec., Mrs. Mabel Klages, Treasurer, Mrs. Marshall Saunders, Public Relations, Mrs. Howard Harrison, Ass't P.R.O., Mrs. David Snider, Program, Mrs. Tony Van Den Assem, Resolutions, Mrs. James Bell, Curator, Mrs. Jack Sparling, Ass't Curator, Mrs. Grant Weaver. Board Directors and Alternates, Sub. 15. Mrs. Allan Shortt; Mrs. Dorothy Belrose; Sub. 16, Mrs. Wm. Craig, Mrs. Arthur Vaughn; Sub. 17, Mrs. Irma Clark, Mrs. Viloa Bilton. St. Helen's curators meeting The curator's meeting of the St. Helen's Women's Institute was held November 7 at 2 p.m. The meeting opened with the In- stitute Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect. The roll call - "if you were 16 what career, would you choose" - was answered by 13 members and two visitors. Mrs. Ross Errington presented the minutes of the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read and both new and old business discussed. A Remembrance Day service was held in St. Helen's on November 6 with Rev. Roberts of Dungannon in charge. Miss Marion Raynard was the guest soloist. A new sign now hangs over the door at the St. Helen's Women's Institute Hall. Card parties will be held on November 22 with Group 3 in charge, and on December 6 with Group 4 in charge All card parties start at 8 p.m. The Agricultural Banquet will be staged November 23 at 7 p.m with Group 1 in charge while the St. Helen's Sentinel Light Pot Luck Supper will go November 28 at 7 p.m with Group 2 in charge. Donations were made recently to Home Bound Battered Women and the Christmas Fund. 148. Coming Events KINETTE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Kinette Christmas Bazaar at Lucknow Legion on December 3, 1988 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Area crafters, lunch and tea tables. No admission. Kinette proceeds to community service and Cystic Fibrosis. --6.48 HAWAII - 2 weeks fully escorted by Milt and Doris Scott, Jan. 17/89, Outrigger East, $1,399 includes taxes. Call 1-800-265-9365. Also 2/3 islands available. T & S Tours.-45bc TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB meet in the Lucknow Legion Hall Monday, November 21 at 2 p.m. --46x BAZAAR Lucknow Legion Hall, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m. Tea tables, baking, crafts. Golden Garbage. "Penny Auction." Grocery Draw. Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 309, Lucknow. Everyne welcome ! —46 RUMMAGE SALE November 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wingham Armories sponsored by Lucknow Christian School. -46, 47 BLYTH LIONS DABBER BINGO, every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Blyth & District Com- munity Centre. $300.00 Jackpot must go. Over $1,000.00 in prizes. 43tf FITNESS CLASSES Control that couch potato urge! Join a women's fitness class. Registration November 10, Lucknow Sports Complex, Recreation Room. $35.00 for 12 week ses- sion. Two classes, held Monday and Thurs- day nights, will be available. -44 6:30 P.M. STRETCH AND TONE A gentle workout that will increase flex- ibility, muscle tone and circulation. A wonderful way to beat the winter blahs. 7:15 P.M. ACTIVATION An' action -packed class which will offer high and low -impact routines, as well resistance exercises. It's a great way to burn those calories! Phone 529-3252 for mote information and to ask about January '89 registration.-45,46ar Mrs. Harold Cooper introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Elsie Houston. Mrs. Houston spoke on the curator's work, tips „on putting the Tweedsmuir History together and other valuable information. She said a new manual for curator's is coming out and encouraged all members to write a farm history. Minutes of Yesteryear, 1981, by Mrs. Allan Cranston were read by Mrs. Cooper. Mrs. Helen Todd gave a reading "Lset We Forget". Mrs. Clifford Menary and Mrs. James Aitchison attended the London Area Con- vention on October 13 held in St. Thomas. Recycling was the theme of the meeting. Miss Lori Pentland received a scholar- ship from the group and a plant and bulb auction was conducted by Mrs. Errington and Mrs. Aitchinson. The meeting closed with O'Canada and the Institute Grace. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Aitchison and Mrs. Todd. Bride accepts congrats Holyrood Hall (Institute Room) was a perfect setting decorated with balloons, streamers and wedding bells for the bridal shower on Thursday evening for Miss Beth Gingrich. Mrs. Betty Smith was chairper- son and extended a welcome to all. She read an address to Beth who, to the strains of the wedding march by Carol Cooper, took her place at the front with her mother, Mrs. Barbara Gingrich and Mrs. Kini. Meyer. The bride or Kini read the names and verses on the cards and all of the gifts were practical. Barbara made a very pretty bow hat and the bride modelled it as she expressed thanks to all who attended. Piano numbers were played by Shelley Johnston and by Carol Cooper who also conducted a contest, after the shower finished. A time of fellowship was enjoyed as all hada delicious lunch. Our best wishes to the newlyweds of month. It's so nice to see thenew roof and im- provements being done at the Holyrood hall. On Thursday afternoon the A.C.W. ladies held their annual friendship meeting and pre -Christmas bazaar. A prettily lighted Christmas tree and a love- ly table centre with cedar boughs and red silk roses arranged by Mrs. Fred Page made a very festive look. Ladies attended from Wingham Ripley, Purple Grove, Kingarf, Kinloss, Kincardine, Blyth, Lucknow, Westford and Kinglough area folks. The president, Mrs. Maureen Collins, welcomed everyone and opened with a reading. She introduced Mrs. Janice Henry who had a lovely display of hand work from Pakistan. The hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus" was sung and the Lord's Prayer repeated. Mrs. Lynda Thicker gave a splendid ac- count of our year's activities and the thankofferings and other neighbouring events that had been attended. She made special mention of 1988 as being the 75th year of the women's work here in the church. Mrs. Agnes Hodgins gave a most touching Remembrance Day reading "Why do we wear a poppy". Mrs. Joan Pope and May Boyle led in thank you Lord on this day with Edna Boyle accompany- ing on the piano. A sing -along led by Mrs. Jean Atwell and Mrs. Carol Cooper was enjoyed form the Praise and Glory books. Carol accom- panied. The president then declared the bazaar open and there was lovely baking, crafts and something for everyone. The president asked May to ask the blessing from the Hunger Fund before all enjoyed a cup of tea and lots of goodies and a time to visit. We are grateful to all who worked so faithfully in preparation and the day at the church as we enjoyed the love and fellowship together. INLOUGH by -May Boyle° • The Annual Remembrance Day service was held at the hall at Holyrood on Friday Nov. llth at 11 a.m. sponsored by the H.W.I. Mrs. Harold Smith, Holyrood Women's Insitute President was chairper- son and welcomed all. Following two minute's silence, Mrs. Pastor Christensen placed the wreath from the township of Kinloss and joined in singing 0 Canada. Mrs. Douglas McEwan gave a reading in keeping with Remembrance Day followed by singing the hymn 0 God of love 0 King of peace, Miss Edna Boyle was the accom- panist for the service. Mrs. Don Bushell nicely introduced the guest speaker, Rev. William Baird, who spoke very fittingly about the awfulness of war. We know hatred and indifference causes strife and it develops into conflict. The message of our Lord is Love, Joy and Peace. Mr. Frank MacKenzie favoured with the much loved "Amazing Grace' on his bagpipes, Reeve Barry Johnston brought greetings from Kinloss Township and gave a splendid talk on current matters and complimented the H.W.T. for arranging this service and for the gift of $500 towards improving the hall. Mrs. William MacPherson gave a nice reading and all joined in singing the hymn "Faith of Our Father's" The president thanked those who had taken part to help make such an impressive service. Rev. Baird closed with prayer and all sang God Save the Queen. Mrs. Margaret Harkness of Bervie and Mrs. Alex Percey spent an afternoon with Mrs. Tom McDonald. Mr. and . Mrs. David Linde had their baby Adam dedicated at Shallow Lake. In attendance at the church service were Adam's grandparents and great- grandparents. At the luncheon that follow- ed in the basement, the table was centred with a birthday cake for David. Mrs. Linde was the former Judy McDonald daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDonald of Orangeville. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McDonald visited on Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Mac McDonald and Jeffrey at Kincardine. The St. Helen's Women's Institute held a Shoot Party on November 7. Margaret Er- rington was the High Lady with Janet McPherson coming in as the Low Lady. The High Man for the day was Ross Err- ington while Bob Markham was the Low Man. Margaret Errington also took the shoot prize while Jim Finnigan held the lucky cup.