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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-01-18, Page 88 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, January 18, 1995 Community School finds gingerbread men The search for the missing Gin- gerbread men at Walton Public School has come to an end. Each kindergarten class found their man and there was a note on him that said that he had had a lot of fun but now it was time to cat hien up, and they did. Jean Ross assures us that she is still the same house in Seaforth. Last week I had her living at Maplewood Manor. Sorry about that, Jean. Actually I make these mistakes on purpose just to see if anyone is paying attention to the news in the paper. It is nice to know that some are reading the Walton news! Heidi McClure and Melva Fraser opened the United Church Woman Meeting on the January 11 with devotions. Heidi read scripture and Melva read a message called, `Pearls of wisdom'. Marie McGavin played the piano for the hymns that were sung. Melva then read a `New Year's Thought' that she had writ- ten. The group will hold a beef luncheon and card games on Jan. 31, starting at 11:30. Ann Clark greeted everyone at Walton by Patty Banks 887-6860 Duff's United on Jan. 15, otherwise known as the January thaw. Geoffrey Banks started the service by lighting the Christ Candle. Rev. Randy Banks then gave the Call to Worship. After the prayer of Approach he made known to the congregation that a birthday card for Sadie McDonald was going around for everyone to sign. She will be 100 years old on the 19th. Local woman almost 100 Rev. Banks also announced that because of the Annual meeting next week Church will start at 11:30 and following the service there will be a potluck lunch. The children's story had to do with the miracle of Jesus turning the water into wine. Rev. Banks explained that a Jewish wedding lasts for several days. The wine is a very important part of the wedding and if the wine ran out the newly married couple would have been very embarrassed. It was made lioown to Jesus that they were out oT wine so Jesus had to servants fill the jars with water. Rev. Banks' sermon was called, `Gifts for all'. The sermon was based on Paul talking to the Corin- thian Church about the different gifts. The recognition and appreci- ,,tion of gifts was creating a major rift in the church and Paul was hoping to heal it. To Paul all gifts originate in the same spirit and are of equal importance. No one person is blessed with every gift but when everyone's gifts are pooled together the mission of the church can be made possible. When we think of gifts today, ours may tend to be more materially -based. For one thing, we worship in buildings that requiremaintenance, repair, and renovations whereas in Paul's day, they met in private residences. So we appreciate the people with gifts in carpentry, plumbing, and heating. Seaforth Legion by Barbara Scott Senior bowlers win first place Seaforth Legion Branch 156 Membership Chairman Al Nicholson would like to remind all ordinary and associate members who have not paid their 1995 dues, that they must be paid by Jan. 30. Please do so as soon as possible, this can be done at the Branch or with committee members. The Provincial Service Officer will be at the Branch on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. Contact Cleave Coombs, Branch Service Officer, for an appointment. This past week teams from the Branch entered the Zone Bowling tournament. A Senior team from the branch came in first and a regular team came fifth. Congratulations. The Legion Honours and Awards dinner will be held on Feb. 11. Joe Higgins on the Piano will entertain from 4-6 p.m. an again after din- ner and the awards. The public speaking contest for school children, branch level, will be held on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. This is always a very interesting event plan to attend. 'At the going down of the sun in the morning we will remember them.' Hensall remembers Minnie Noakes A service of Thanksgiving for the life of the late Minnie Noakes will take place at Carmel Presbyterian Church in Hensall, on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. Mark Gaskin will conduct the service assisted by Rev. Charles Henderson. The Hensall Legion held their regular meeting Jan. 11. The Legion welcomed three new members to the branch. Bonnie Bozzato, Lorraine Baldwin, and Shawn Wurm were installed. There are several upcoming events. January 25 Mel Harper the Provincial Service officer, will be visiting the branch. Anyone wishing to talk to Mr. Harper please call President Larry Uyl and an appointment will be set up. Jan. 28 there will be cribbage, anyone interested please clime out for some fun. Feb. 21, there will Public Speaking at the Legion. (The snow date will be Feb. 28) May 8 there will be a 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Victory in Europe. There will be skits and music by the Hay family at London's Centennial Hall. For Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 further information contact Robin Hood tours for transportation. The Legion ended a busy year by distributing 14 baskets to the Vets and Shut -Ins for Christmas. The Legion begins 1995 by wishing all their members very Happy New Ycar. The Friendship Circle of Hensall United Church met January 9 at 1 p.rn. Shirley McAllister welcomed all and read a "New Year's Wish." Roll Call was answered by 16, each giving their wish for the church in 1995. Hensall United Church will host the World's Day of Prayer, March 3. Shirley told the group about a couple from the London conference, Bill and Karen Butt. Both are teachers who have volunteered to serve the Ethiopian Orthodox church, for three months. A collection was taken to buy small articles such as pencils, hair bows, barrettes etc., for the couple to take to the children. Mary Brintnell gave the devotion, using "A Wise Bit of Council" as her theme. Belva Fuss was pianist for the afternoon. Shirley McAllister gave each member an article on how M&S Funds are used in the Presbytry. Closing the meeting Shirley gave a reading "This Year Believe in Yourself". The group then stood in • a circle and recited the Mizpah Benediction. Marg Cole and Mary Brintnell served lunch. Hensall Sunset Seniors met January 10 at Hensall United Church with 17 members present. President Helen McKay introduced Karen Dickins and Marty from the Bank of Montreal. They informed the group of the services available for seniors. Volunteers are needed in Huron County to help in reading and learning pry g ams The grp11 Will` be efitertaitiff ''{"tt'Huj'citr March 15. The January 1 Ituchire at the arena is cancelled. It w ll be held February 13 at the arena at 7:30 p.m. Jeanette Turner was hostess for the meeting. Winners of the cards were High - Jeanette Turner and Marg Cole; Low - Martha Roosenboom, Kirk Kuik; Lone hands - Greta Kuik. The ladies of the afternoon group of the Hensall United Church met at the church Jan. 5. Elva Forrest opened the meeting by reading a poem. Evelyn Flynn had the devotional, with "the New Year" as her theme. Isobel Rogerson was the pianist for the evening. Evelyn Flynn read scripture from 2nd Corinthains and Ephesians. Evelyn also gave a prayer and Audrey Christie read a poem entitled "Faith". Elva Forrest received the offering and dedicated it. The group sang hymn #263, "My Faith Looks Up To Thee". Fifty-one visits were made; Mary Roobol reported that 53 cards were sent. Elva thanked everyone for taking part and the meeting closed with the Mizbah Benediction. While Elva and Sadie Craig served lunch, while the group enjoyed some of the video of Showboat, loaned by Rena Caldwell. 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Trails reminiscent of Quebec's Eastern Townships. But these snowmobile trails were closer to home. In fact, they are located right in your own backyard. They are the snowmobile trail system of the Bruce Regional Snowmobile Association (BRSA). Led by the BRSA's 1994 Snowmobiler of the Year and current Ontario Federation of Snowmobile•Clubs' (OFSC) Trails Chair, John Berlett of Listowel, his brother Mike and I headed, vest towards Brussels at about 10:30 a.m. and thence to Seaforth for lunch. But not before encountering the Listowel Ridge Runners' new industrial -size groomer working one very smooth trail. The operator had commenced grooming at 5 a.m. Numerous passes back and forth and a midday shift change would see most of the club's 215 kms. of trails in tip-top shape by day's end. A swing to the south brought us briefly out through BRSA's southern -most gateway into the vicinity of Hensall the thence east toward Mitchell where we made an interesting discovery in a chance trail encounter. As we stopped for a rest, a young man rode up wearing a unique, detachable ,helmet skirt., This warm, padded fabric was attahed to the bottom of his full -face helmet with velcro and spread down around his neck, tucking into his jacket to cover that vulnerable exposed flesh between helmet and collar and to keep out icy drafts. When queried, he replied that it was made locally by Rose Snyders of Mitchell. Subsequent phone conversation with Rose confirmed that she began sewing the ,helmet skirts, two years ago for her snowmobiling sons. Sincthen, their friends' demand for the product started her modest, sideline cottage industry. Local snowmobilers who have suffered those cold Lake Huron crosswinds lashing at their throats should call Rose at 519- 348-8250. For $15 she can save your neck. We carried on with a turn north back onto BRSA trails and on to a mid-afternoon cherry pie and ice cream break at Rosie's Truck Stop in Monkton, an OFSC Sled Smart Card Partner. The day's 150 km. ride concluded with a straight run northeast past the returning groomer and back to the farm for dinner topped by Bonnie Berlett's delicious apple pt. tr MOBILE ADVENTURE seri-doa Engineered For The Way You Ride. • SALES • SERVICE • ACCESSORIES n All rights reserved) But we had hardly removed our snowmobiling gear when the emergency call came. The groomer was stranded - out of gas in the middle of a nearby field. John quickly went to the rescue, but got the truck stuck in deep snow. More calls brought a back -hoe to the scene and two hours later John returned home to a cold supper. About an hour later, John and I wheeled into the Legion for the regular Ridge Runners club meeting. Led by club President Bob Elliott, about 30 local volunteers of all ages gathered to discuss grooming operations, make plans for that weekend's night time poker run and generally attend to their local snowmobiling business - with much the same pride and dedication as do Ontario's other 286 grassroots clubs. By 10:30 a.m. the next morning, five of us - John and his dad, Jack, two friends and myself, hit the trail again, this time headed north through Clifford for a lunch stop at Neustadt's Green Tree where snowmobilers are welcomed with free chili and toast for 50 cents. North again, past Hanover, perhaps the only town in the region without trail access or signage - a sure way to avoid any winter snowmobiling business! We signed in at the Hanover club's well-appointed club house, open throughout the winter as a refuge for weary travellers. After, we stopped for coffee at the rustic and charming Dunkeld Tavern, another Sled Smart Card Partner. We dropped into the Chesley club house to be greeted by club President Gerry Prues, then headed south on the new TOP (Trans Ontario Provincial) Trail B108, stopping for gas in Chepstow before hightailing it back near Teeswater and Wingham, then southeast to Listowel. A round trip of almost 250 kilometers. There's no doubt the Bruce Regional Snowmobile Association operates a snowmobile paradise. Only a stone's throw from major urban centres at London and Kitchener -Waterloo, the area is destined to become a mecca for riders fed up with trailering for hours to points further north. Now that BRSA has moved to central grooming and most clubs to larger industrial groomers, there can be no doubt that strong growth is in the forecast. And that spells new business, more winter jobs and best of all, improved family winter recreation opportunities. Local residents may take this treasure at their doorstep for granted. But there's a whole bunch of touring snowmobilers who won't. 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