HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-05, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1997. PAGE 15.
UCW talks of valued friends
Bernice Gross welcomed the
UCW to her home at 8 p.m. on Oct.
28 and gave an appropriate verse
on Friendship to open the worship
service. The hymn / have a Friend
was sung followed by scripture
from John 13 read by Ruth
Armstrong.
Marjorie McDougall and Bernice
Gross played a lovely duet
Everything to God in Prayer.
Marilyn Verbeek gave an
inspiring message on friends. What
would life be without them? In
them people can confide and trust
like the Father in heaven. Friends
are people to talk to and they listen.
They may say nothing but they
understand.
Bernice Gross closed with
prayer.
Collection was received.
Ruth Armstrong gave a reading,
"Gift of Friendship". The hymn No
Not One was sung.
Marilyn Verbeek gave a Bible
clue contest which was won by
Margaret Bakker and Teresa
Roetcisoender.
Minutes were read by the
secretary. There was a thank you
letter from Children's Hospital,
London for Heinz labels. They now
receive 10 cents not six cents for
each one.
Ruth Armstrong gave the
treasurer's report. She spoke on
special donations received. There is
now $5,823.18 on hand. Maxine
Seers also spoke on special
donations received.
Grace Cartwright, card convenor,
gave her report and read letters
received.
Shelley Grange spoke of the
meeting regarding Camp
Menesetung at Goderich. Rob
Bundy and Philip Maine were the
guest speakers. The camp book is
completed and for sale.
The November and December
meetings will be held together.
Maxine Seers invited the UCW to
her home for it. She will also
supply the lunch. Program
convenors will be Marilyn
Verbeek, Laura Mae Chamney and
Marjorie McDougall.
Hort. Soc.
changes
meeting
Continued from page 14
The meeting will be at Kay
Lapp's home on Nov. 4 - the study
will be Psalm 2.
The Horticultural Society
meeting has been changed to Nov.
11 at 8 p.m. There will be a guest
speaker who will be demonstrating
how to make Christmas wreaths.
There will be finished ones on hand
for purchase if desired. Cost is $15.
The cause of breast cancer is
unknown - early detection is the
best method for saving lives.
Joyce Bean is to contact the
board of stewards regarding wiring
the back rooms and kitchen and
about decorating some classrooms.
The UCW will assist financially
with this.
Joyce then came an excellent
auctioneer for a large
miscellaneous sale.
Grace was sung and the members
were treated to three delicious
cakes with special beverages,
mulled cider and herbal tea. A
social half hour closed the evening.
Milestone
Reg Schultz was the guest of honour at Westfield Hall on
Sunday as friends and family gathered to help him
celebrate his 90th birthday.
R. Schultz marks 90th
NOTICE OF POLL
MUNICIPAL ELECTORS
FOR THE
TOWNSHIP OF GREY
Offices for which poll to be held:
Reeve (1 of whom is to be elected)
Councillors (3 of whom are to be elected)
Trustee, Huron-Perth Public School Board
(1 of whom is to be elected)
ADVANCE POLLS
An Advance Poll will be held on
Saturday, November 1st, 1997
at the Grey Township Municipal Building,
Lot 21, Concession 9.
The Advance Poll will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
REGULAR POLLS
Regular polling day will be Monday, November 10,1997
from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The locations of the regular polls are as follows:
Poll No. 1 Grey Township Firehall (Ethel)
Concession 1 to 4 , all lots
Poll No. 2 Grey Township Firehall (Ethel)
Concession 5 to 8, all lots, Concession 9, Lots 11 to 35
Poll No. 3 Walton Public School
Concession 9 to 18, lots 1 to 10 (except Village of Brussels)
Poll No. 4 Cranbrook Community Centre
Concessions 10 to 18, lots 11 to 35
PROXY APPLICATIONS
A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply
to the Clerk during regular office hours and up to 5:00 p.m.
on Polling Day to receive a certificate to vote by proxy
for the polling subdivision In which the person appointing the
voting proxy Is entitled to vote. Proxy applications will also
be considered by the Clerk during the period from 12:00 noon
to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st, 1997.
Brad Knight
Returning Officer
Township of Grey
Keep the "physical"
in education!
Research confirms that children who
participate in daily physical education
are more fit, have better health habits, are
less susceptible to stress, and
perform better academically. I
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Sharing a Healthier Future
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Reg H. Shultz of Auburn cele
brated his 90th birthday on Nov. 3.
The celebration was held at
Westfield hall with neighbours and
friends in great attendance.
Shultz was married to Irene
Shultz on Sept. 23, 1935 and
together they raised two sons Don
and Cliff who are both farmers.
Shultz said he is ""not retired,
just tired", and has many intrerests,
including farming, fishing, invent
ing, and bees.
0 RE-ELECT
GRAEME MacDONALD
Grey Township Councillor
• Member of Grey Township Council for 12 years
• Former Representative Seaforth Hospital Board
• Representative Brussels, Morris & Grey
Medical/Dental Centre Board
• Representative Cranbrook Community Centre
• Representative Cranbrook Cemetery Board
• Representative Huron Plowmen's Association
• Active participant in bringing International Plowing
Match to Huron County in 1999
On November 10,1 Ask For Your Support
GORD HUNT
DEPUTY REEVE
TOWNSHIP OF WEST WAWANOSH
I pledge to contribute to:
* an organized, unbiased council
* resolution of the legal issue
* community involvement in council matters
* community involvement in amalgamation
ONTARIO EDUCATION - Isn't
it time You Heard the Facts!
Mr. Harris Incorrectly tells us that Ontario students rate the
lowest In Canada.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...
O Ontario's high schools have the highest graduation rate of any
province in Canada.
O Sixteen year olds in Ontario are reading at the top literacy level.
O Ontario students rate high on international tests.
O Ontario's Durham Board of Education was rated as the Best in the
World I
Mr. Harris Incorrectly tells us that Ontario spends more per
student than any other Jurisdiction.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...
O Ontario rates 49th in spending per student out of 63 jurisdictions in
Canada, the United States and Mexico.
O Property taxes have increased while money spent on education in
Huron has decreased due to provincial government policy.
Mr. Harris Incorrectly tells us that teachers have negotiated for
higher class sizes.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...
• Government cuts have led to larger class sizes.
O Bill 160 does not guarantee lower class sizes. Indeed, it leaves
that completely up to government.
Mr. Harris Incorrectly tells us that he can Improve the quality of
education In Ontario by spending less money.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...
O Harris plans to take another $700 million from education. That
means less money spent in your child’s classroom, the school
library, gymnasium, and playground.
O Bill 160 is undemocratic! Many of our small community schools will
close without warning.
O Bill 160 silences the voice of parents as well as the voice of
teachers.
O Less money will mean fewer quality programs for your child and
grandchild.
Mr. Harris incorrectly tells us that teacher preparation time Is a
waste
DID YOU KNOW THAT...
O A teacher's time to prepare and plan means more in classroom
quality time for each student.
Mr. Harris Incorrectly tells us that teachers and School Boards
cannot be trusted with education.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...
O Ontario's teachers want to continue to be active partners in
creating positive, meaningful change in the province’s education
system. Bill 160 will not allow this to happen because all
educational decisions will be made in Toronto.
O Teachers have co-operated with each new government curriculum
and reporting system.
O Teachers were not consulted on the present grade three tests, the
new report card or curriculum.
Sponsored by the Teachers of this community