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The Citizen, 1989-10-18, Page 15•9 PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 18, 1989. Area teachers honouredCranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Stricklers visit USA Rev. Byron Nevin of Atwood will be the guest minister for the anniversary service in Knox Church, Cranbrook on Sunday, October 22 at 11 o’clock. Lunch will be served following the service. Mr. and Mrs. John Vanass and Mr. and Mrs. John Saxon enjoyed viewing autumn trees all the way to Bala on Saturday, Oct. 7 On Thanksgiving Sunday they visited Mrs. Linda Minielly’s parents in Baldwin. Wilfred and Laura Strickler en­ joyed a camping trip to the East Coast of the U.S.A, and had a nice visit with friends, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Clark of Fredericton, N.B. and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheeler, also of Fredericton. The fall colours of the leaves were at their best, but there was quite a lot of snow storm activity at the mountain tops in New Hampshire and Vermont. On Wednesday, October 18, the Huron Women Teachers’ Associa­ tion will convene its Annual Fall Banquet, at Brussels Community Centre at 6 p.m. Business meeting will begin at 4:45 p.m. sharp. President Georgina Reynolds calls this banquet, “one of the highlights of the year for the elementary staff of the Huron County Board of Education. The evening will be that much more exciting in light of the large number of new female teachers hired who will be guests-of-honour for the evening.’’ The guest speaker for the Fall Banquet will be Anne Wilson, who is the Senior Vice-President of the Federation of Women Teachers of Ontario, the provincial organization which represents 33,000 female teachers in Ontario. Anne performs the duties of public relations for the President for one year, after which time she will assume all the duties as President of F.W.T.A.O. Anne brings 27 years of experience and impressive qualifications with her to the podium. Part of the evening’s celebration will focus on the presentation of 25-year-pins to seven members of the teaching staff: Dawn Szarek, Wingham; Yvonne Martin, Grey; Mary Moffatt, LRC; Shirley Lyons, Walton; Idella Wilson, Brussels; Joan Perrie, Exeter and Done|da Charter, Blyth. Acting in a dual role for the evening is Florence Keillor, who is Past-President as well as being newly elected Director of Region One of the F.W.T.A.O. Ila Mathers will represent the provincial Status Committee. Both women are on staff or the Huron County Board. President Georgina calls the banquet a “blending of the present teaching, administrative, super­ visory and trustee staffs with the 32 new hirings for the upcoming school year.’’ The large number of teacher’s who may be beginning teaching or rejoining teaching fol­ lows a provincial trend in indicating an up-swing in teacher demand and the resulting teacher shortage. President Georgina likes to refer to the Fall Banquet as “a harmonious blending of the Huron County Board of Education elementary staff, women teachers in particular, with the trustee and supervisory staffs”. theme of WMS Members of the Women’s Mis­ sionary Society of Knox Church met at the home of Eleanor Stevenson for the October meeting. The theme “Thanksgiving’’ was followed. The hymn “Come ye thankful people, come” was sung. Donna Knight gave a reading and verses of scripture were read by Madalene Steiss, Brenda Perrie and Laura Strickler. Verses from Luke 18 were read in unison followed by the hymn “Now thank we all our God”. Donna led in prayer. Mrs. Gordon Alexander, Lis- towel, the Presbyterial visitor gave an interesting account of the 75th anniversary of the W.M.S. held in London. President Eleanor Stevenson conducted the business and plans were made for the Fall Conference in Cranbrook on Octo­ ber 20 and lunch on Anniversary October 22. Members were reminded that Glad Tidings subscriptions are due and should be given to Marion Smith by November 1. Ten mem­ bers answered the roll call with a Thanksgiving verse. Cards and visits were recorded. It was decid­ ed to have a vacuum system installed in the church. All joined in the Mizpah Benediction in closing. Lunch was served by Marion Smith and the hostess. Rebekahs install officers Morning Star Rebekah Lodge at their regular meeting had as their guests District Deputy President Audrey McGregor, her installing staff and other members of Exeter Lodge. Noble Grand Janet McCutcheon conducted the meeting. After wel­ coming all the visitors and a short business period, thank you notes and gifts to Lodge, plans were made for Monday euchre parties and for the Variety Fair October 28. D.D. Pres. Audrey and staff conducted the installation of the new officers for 1989-90. This was very capably done. The new N.G. Lillian Moses thanked all. A gift was presented to D.D. Pres. Audrey, also an engraved plaque to P.N.G. Janet McCutcheon for her three years as Noble Grand. After closing Lodge the social committee conducted a draw. Prizes were won by members of Exeter Lodge. A delicious lunch was served to the 60 members present by the lunch committee. 2 Good Reasons Save We want you to get to know your new Townsman So we're offering a special introductory offer. Until November 15 renew The Citizen and subscribe to Townsman for only $20.00 A savings of $14.50 off newsstand prices. You can renew your Citizen for up to one year and get 6 issues of Townsman... but only until November 15 at 5 p.m. □ Find enclosed $20.00 for a 1-year renewal to The Citizen and a 1 year subscription [6 issues] to Townsman magazine for: Name: Address: Cash In With the Classifieds Postal Code: o Box 152, Brussels, Ont. NOG 1H0 Box 429, Blyth, Ont. NOM 1H0 [Make cheque payable to The Citizen]