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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-05-21, Page 27Two new members Court Valentine plans bake sale By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON The ladies of Court Valen- tine met at the Mason's Hall on Tuesday evening. Sister Jean McComb presided and opened the Court. Two new members were received into the membership. They were sisters Helen and Bettyanne Herbert. Holding a bake sale at the Windmill Trader Camp was discussed, plans will be finalized at the next meeting. Also tentative plans for the attendance for one play at the Huron Coun- try Playhouse this summer. The draw for a Forester coffee spoon was won by Margaret Spence and the draw by Florence McRobert. Friendly neighbors meet The Friendly Neighbors Club met at the Scout Hall on Thursday afternoon. Games of pool and euchre were enjoyed, and later a social time over refreshments. This group meets every week, everyone is welcome, come and enjoy games, pool, cards ,and shuffleboard. Personals A number of parents and friends of Granton children attended the 1981 spring concert, sponsored by the Middlesex County Board of Education at Alumni Hall U.W.O. on May 13. A massed choir of 1,100 school children from 24 public and secon- dary schools filled the stage, and were accompanied by two bands, and a string Stephen Central Tiger Times Hi,y'll! Here we are again! The members of the Stephen Central Reporting team have been busy in our absence. On Wednesday May 20, we went to London to tour the London Free Press, The tour was very in- teresting and we had a chance to talk to a reporter. Here we are back again and ready to try some "repor- ting" of our own. -Tony Tiger. Off to the Free Press When we were in the Free Press building we were amazed at the size of just the lobby! We saw the printing machines, and many rooms. We spoke with "Chip" Mar- tin who pointed out reporting tips for hopeful future writers. This trip was a thank -you from our staff ad- visor Mrs. Thornton for all our work this year on this column. Everyone enjoyed the tour. -Jerry Lamport. Cheerleaders On Monday evening, May 4, there was a cheerleader workship at South Huron District High School. It was held from 7:00-9:00 and new cheers and jumps were taught to our cheerleaders. Several schools were invited but Stephen cheerleaders were the only ones present, a disappointing turn -out. However, the high school cheerleaders did not disap- point us and we thank them for a beneficial evening. We were all exhausted and sore for a day or two afterward! - Lisa Hewitt Spellathon Thursday, May 7, grades 1- 6 wrote a spellathon to go toward the Junior Red Cross and their efforts to help peo- ple in Africa. Each student wrote a spelling test of 50 words, raising money for each word correct. To date, over $800 has been brought in. I know this was worth it because we are helping peo- ple who need this help. We thank those who sponsored us. -Connie Desjardine. Spring concert Wednesday, May 13, our school held a Variety Night. Each class contributed with :V1111II111111111IIIIII lIf The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER The computer is a great invention. There are just os many mistakes as before, but they're nobody's fault. • • • You've reached middle age when you can't find room for anything more in the attic. • • • Things could be worse. Suppose the Arabs also r.r. controlled batteries? ▪ Experts who used to tell us how much leisure mankind would enjoy in the future didn't mention that it would be know as "unemployment". • A miser ist someone who will catch another cold just to use up the cough t: medicine. . • Toke two aspirin and see us at Jack's Small Inglncs Repalr Service 107 Moon St. Hensall 262-2103 for a new lease on life that ailing small engine Mon., Wed., Friday a Open till 9:00 'tI11onmo I11111111nontt1111111111 niiir7- a variety of songs, dances, plays etc. Our choirs also participated. There was a good turnout. - Paul Mellecke. Teacher interview Mr. Lawrence has been teaching at our school for 13 years. He has a grade 8 home room and teaches history to grades 6, 7 and 8. His interest are reading, cars, politics and history. - Janice Schade. Education week During Education Week, May 4-9, parents came to the school to watch students work and maybe talk to their teachers. Students going into Kindergarten next year came into the school, looked around, participated in Kindergarten Activities, and even had a chance to tour a school bus. -Tony Hewitt. Arbour Day Arbour Day, of course, is a day on which the students go out and help clean up the school yard. Friday May 9, students of Stephen Central School did this. It involved picking up the garbage, plan- ting trees, fixing up the ball diamonds, and pulling weeds. After it was all over, the school yard looked definitely better. -Steve Anderson. History Fair Monday May 4, students from grades 5-8 set up their History Fair Projects. There were many entries from every grade. The placings were: in the junior division, Todd Witherspoon, Lori Hitchinson, Cam Darl- ing and Michael Jeromkin. From the intermediate divi- sion, Patti Love, Doug Schade and Eugene Glan- ville, Marsha Brand and Irene Brand. All entries were well done. -Jack Fitzgerald. ensemble at different times. It was a moving experience to hear the opening O'Canada (new version) sung by the full choir. Sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the family of the late Mrs. Alton (Pat) Wallis who passed away at the Stratford General Hospital on May 12. The late Mrs. Wallis was the former Hazel Harlton of Granton. Congratulations are ex- tended to Charles Foster, who celebrated his 100th birthday with his family on May 16. Open house was held from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Kingsway Lodge St. Marys. Mr. Forster was a former Granton resident. Congratulations are ex- tended to Miss Dianne Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ryan, on being elected co.pres. of the student coun- cil of Medway High School on May 8th. Church news At the Granton United Church the Rev. Elwood Morden conducted the Sun- day morning worship, and entitled for his sermon "Called to be a Prophet". Moses was a Prophet, a Prophet is a man who is God possessed. and an instru- ment of God. You and I are called to be prophets, we are called to speak out on God's behalf, said Rev. Morden. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of the late Hazel Wallis, in loving memory by her fami- ly. At the St. Thomas Anglican Church the Rev. Greg Smith officiated at the service of Holy communion, assisted by Miss Marion Herbert. The Epistle was read by Mrs. Percy Hodgins. Rev. Smith took his Homi- ly from the Gospel of the Day, St. John 16: Learning, living, and loving each other is the work of the Holy Spirit. We walk in the presence of the Lord who was crucified, and His com- ing again will remain with us in the Eternal relationship with God. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of the late Mrs. Hazel Wallis. After the service a brief vestry meeting was held followed by a social hour with Mrs. Jack Noon and Mrs. Fred Crouch serving refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and Mrs. Lois Herbert. visited with Mrs. Alice Bryan of London on Sunday evening. Mrs. J.W. Armstrong of London spent the day with Mrs. Elmer Summers on May 18. By ANNE Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brophey were guests at the marriage of their grand- daughter, Deborah Gibson, to Reid Dingwall in Oshawa on May 15.Mr. and Mrs. Paul Br op hey, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brophey, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gibbs and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fraser also attended. The ceremony was held in the lovely Parkwood Gar- dens, historic estate of the late Colonel and Mrs. R.S. McLaughlin, President of General Motors. The reception dinner was held at Kedron Dells Golf Club and the guests were entertained at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gibson, for the rest of the evening. After a short honeymoon, the bride and groom will resume teaching duties at St. Anne's School, Fort Albany on James Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pollock, London visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pollock. A group of ladies from Trillium Woods Trailer Park attended the United Church on Sunday monring. A medley of Children's Hymns was the anthem sung by the junior choir on Sunday at the United Church. The senior choir sang "Surely WALPER Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me." The message in the childrens story was "Love Your Neighbours" and the sermon given by the Rev Harley Moore was on "God's Promises." Bible study will be held on Monday night of this week. Ken and Luella Smithers attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Ernest Higgs of London on Wednesday. Marion and Earl Steeper are on a trip to the west. Several from this area attended the Oddfellows Church Service on Sunday at Sylvan United Church. The wind-up: One good reason for a man to get married is that after that he doesn't have to blame everything on the govern- ment. DON'T BE SHY COME JOIN US! l+\rr�xl� �ial i r�\,t�,�Yhi 11 bpi BE A + BLOOD DONOR KINDERGARTEN SIGNING - Stephen Stire signs up for tall kindergarten class at Exeter Public School with area resource teacher Beth McGee and his mother Laura. T -A photo PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MOTORCYCLE DRIVER TRAINING This course is offered in co-operation with the Canada Safety Council and the Ontario Safety League. Motorcycles used in the course are made available by the Motorcycle and Moped Im- port Council through local dealerships. The course contains important lessons for both the novice and the experienced rider and is conducted under the direction of a fully qualified instructor. FEE: $80.00 For more information contact: Continuing Education, Clinton Campus 482-3458, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We've got a lot to phare. lett' /it > .•, SET CREDITON FIREWORKS — John Pritchard, Robert Pertschy and Doug Lightfoot were the Crediton firemen in setting off Monday's display of fireworks. T -A phgt . Firemen attend school, present fireworks By MRS. PETER MARTIN CREDITON The Crediton volunteer firemen have been ex- tremely busy this past week. Three firemen attended a Fire School in Clinton. Jim Finkbeiner took the course in handling of hazardous materials and chemicals. Charlie Browning Jr. and John Pritchard took the course in metric pumping. Monday evening the Crediton Firemen's Association held a Victoria Holiday Extravaganza featuring Vic Folliott of BX93, the BX93 Roadrunner and Roger Quick and the Rainbows. The evening got underway shortly after 7 p.m. with Roger Quick and his band entertaining the crowd with country music. Barb Saunders, winner of the BX93 Country Roads Contest appeared with the band and performed plenty of her prize winning numbers. Roger showed everyone his many fiddle tricks which were appreciated by young Clandeboye Institute a Vi old. cFolliott then in plans trip to Milto passing on. The word Great; G -indicates gracious; R - respect; E -effort, to reach goals; A -attitude -happy or grumpy; T -was for trust in ourselves and our fellow man, The Word "Human"; H -is the home: U -understanding; M -is manners: A - appreciation; R -rejoicing; T -thoughtful. She said these are more than just adjec- tives; they are qualities that each of us can possess. should inject into our every- day living and our everyday contact with friends and neighbours. During the evening, greetings were brought from the Parliamentary Assistant to Nlinistry of Agriculture and Food. and in his message he commented. "When Farmers Prosper. The whole Nation Prospers. Musical entertainment and lively sing songs interspers- ed the program In the Wednesday morning session. Miss Molly McGhee, Director of the Home Economics Branch, spoke. She also referred to the Mary Stewart Collect by saying, "We must learn to avoid pettiness and in carry- ing out our meetings. be large in thought and word and deed. so that we achieve a unity among our members and thereby have a stronger organization. working for Home and Country Mrs. Oddie. F.W.1.C. president, who lives on a farm near Regina. Sask.. in her talk said that Ontario Women's Institute members comprise almost half of the entire W.I. membership in Canada. She referred to Women's Institutes as the Salt of the Earth. Entertainment Wednesday evening was a Choral Concert presented by the Waterloo -Oxford District High School with an added bonus of entertainment by a visiting hand from Charlottetown. P.E The workships during the conference were interesting and informative Ruth thanked the Clandeboye W.I. for giving her the privilege of attending this very worthwhile conference. Following lunch. served by Gladys Cunningham and the hostess, a plant and hake sale was held with Hazel Cunningham as auctioneer. The sum of $40 was raised to boost the W.I. funds. CLANDEBOYE The May meeting of the Clandeboye Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Jim Cun- ningham Tuesday evening with 14 members present. Mrs. R. Worthington presid- ed. Mrs. Harold Hardy gave a report on plans for the W.I. bus trip to the Agriculture Museum at Milton and boat ride around the Toronto har- bour June 10. Special name tags were given to each member with instructions to wear them to District Annual on Tuesday. Mrs. Art Hodgins, Tweedsmuir History Curator, showed the photo copies of Clandeboye Tweedsmuir History which she had pasted in a wallpaper book. This book will be placed on reference shelf in Ailsa Craig library. she had already placed an identical hook in the Lucan Library the previous week. Middlesex County Library had made the copies last year. These Clandeboye history books are now easily available to the school children for local history projects Ruth Hill gave an ex- cellent report on the three day W 1.. Officer's Conference i'e attended last week. held at Waterloo University. The theme for the conference this year was "The Great Human Heart. Common To Us All." from the Mary Stewart Collect. During the Tuesday even- ing program. held in the Humanities Theatre, retir- ing F. W 1.0. president, Mrs. Clarence Diamond. spoke and introduced the new president. Mrs. Janet Hiepleh. of Springfield. who in her address took the theme. The Great Human Heart. and defined it in a very unique way. She gave a thought provoking adjec- tive for each letter of all three words They are worth ce kutloaub Members. From Our WINDSOR, KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON, CHATHAM, SARNIA CLINTON, ORANGEVILLE AND OWEN SOUND OFFICE AREAS Between May 19 and May 30 34 -POINT pre-sumrnsr VEHICLE INSPECTION ,n.• a Sefelr Owl' 1 Far Ysur Appeinirnent Cell 7SS-1217 in Winds.' Or F.r All 0.h.r Areas Call T.11 rr.. t-/00.26!•36111 Another Exclusive LibService troduced the beginning of the nwater hockey games bet- ween Exeter firemen and Huron Park. The object of the game is to get the pail, suspended on a cable, over to the oponents side by the use of a water hose. At times the object was forgotten and the hoses were turned on the men soaking a few spectators who ventured a little too close. Huron Park walked off with the prize by taking two games straight. A presentation of a half a horse trophy was presented to the Huron Park team by Crediton chief Charlie Browning Jr. Also BX93 hats went to the winning team composed of Don Clark, Bill McGrath, Tom Tomes and Dave Downing. The Exeter team consisted of Pete McFalls, Norm Tait, Ken Baker and Leroy Hern. The referee for the water hockey game was Jerry Sunstrum, area fire service advisor. More of Roger Quick and the Rainbows music followed and another early bird draw by the Crediton Parks Board was made by Laura Boyle (Woodall) The winner was Clem Jeffery RR2 Centralia. It was more music by the group and then the fireworks began. Lots of "oo's and ah's" followed until the climax of the Falls fireworks. About 500-600 people were in attendance from the immediate area and some from London, Goderich, Lucas and areas beyond. The firemen would like to thank everyone for coming out to make their night the great success that it was. And hope to see everyone again next year. Church News Next Sunday May 24. will be the 130th anniversary service at 10 a.m. at Zion United Church. Guest speaker will he Rev. S. Warren, London. A light lunch served by the U.C.W, will follow at 12 noon. All recipes for the church cookbook are asked to be brought in by May 24 so publication may be started. Some husbands are real comforters while others are just wet blankets lk Personals Mrs. Ina Browning has returned hone after spen- ding two weeks visiting her mother and brother in Oyster Pond Jeddore, Nova Scotia. Hi, Grace, happy an- niversary. Have you had your Cookie of the Week? ALL BREEDS DOG CLIPPING & GROOMING Gail Vanderwal 482-7246 1/2 mile south of Varna ` (please call evenings) mm Times -Advocate, May 21, 1981 Page 25 Centralia lady back from Arizona By MRS. FRED BOW DEN "What is man that you are mindful of him" was the text used by Rev. Burton Crowe for his sermon in the United Church, Sunday morning. God created us with magnificent qualities. We have the power to love, to choose, and have the capaci- ty to give and receive. We are not here by chance but for a purpose. Our moral standards are truth. honour, and loyalty. Chirstianity is the champion of people, it is a religion of faith and hope. The choir sang an anthem. Personals Mrs. Lloyd Vogan, Listowel, Mrs. Wayne Brown, Terry and Trevor, Monkton, were Wednesday visitors with Mrs. Vogan's mother. Mrs. Fred Cun- nington. Mr. and Mrs. Chas McKin- non, Scarborough were guests over the holiday weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Borden Smyth. The ladies are sisters. Mrs. Irene Lawson Exeter was a Sunday guest with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Huxtable. Miss Mary Shoebottom, London, was a Sunday visitor at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shoebottom and family. Mrs. Russell Wilson and family spent the weekend at their cottage at Shepherd Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Allison, Ailsa Craig. Intended for last week At the United Church on Sunday morning a ladies choir provided the music for the Mother's Day service. There was organ and piano music by Mr. Gill and Mary Lou Tasko. Mr. Earl Dixon was a guest over the weekend at the home of his grandson Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dixon in Grimsby. On Sunday he attended the service in the United Church during which the rife of baptism was ad- ministered to his first great grandson Andrew Glenn Dix- on. Mrs. Lorne Hicks returned home last week following a three week's vacation with 1 1 We'll Do the Job Right... Miss Helen Hicks in Sun Ci- ty, Arizona. Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kooy were Pte Raymond Regular and Pte. Christine Sterney of the Forces Base, Camp Borden. Raymond called on former friends in the village. Mrs. Minnie Harrison was a Sunday evening dinner guest at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel spent Mother's Day with their son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hirtzel and family at Yogi Bear Park. Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden were in Toron- to for the weekend where they attended the thirty- ninth annual dinner of the Canada Packers Quarter Century Club at the Sheraton Centre. No Interest Charges at Hully Gully No interest charges for 12 months will be offered as a special incentive to all purchasers of new motorcycles Randy Collins of Hully Gully an- nounced today. Collins, who negotiated the deal with o local bank believes he is the only motorcycle dealer in the area to go interest free on all new purchoses. The program means you can take one year to poy by moking 12 equal prin- cipal only payments "Consumer response s expected to be fantastic, particularly when people are faced with weekly increases in interest," Collins said. "We expect to sell about $250,000 worth of new motorcycles in a very short time to interest free purchasers." Hully Gully has built o reputa- tion on extremely competitive prices, bucked up with an ex- cellent service deportment. Now, with the added benefits of not having to pay interest, motorcy- cle sales are expected to surge ahead. Collins refused to comment on how long the bank would allow him to offer interest free purchases... but, for the moment, anyone woo is even remotely in- terested in buying o motorcycle should contact him immediately. Alb r r Whatever the prosect, call on us for Ready -Mix Concrete • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A. McDOWELL LTD. EXETER, ONTARIO Plant: 235-0833 Office: 235-1969 J We're glad you asked ! Bob Fletcher, Director With Bob Fletcher and Iry Armstrong of :.7tell/te.de Iry Armstrong Director Should I Bring My Child To The Funeral? Just as with adults, children need to express the., feelings of grief To deny your child this emotional outlet is to handicap his natural, maturing develop- ment. Children con cope with depth better than you may expect. A child's emotional resiliency is truly remarkable and often underrated With odequote preparation a child may attend the funeral and will be all the better for it. But the child must be told what to ex- pect of the funeral. If he or she understands what is happening. there's a better feeling during and after the ceremonies. DO NOT FORCE the child to attend, though If the youngster often tends to be highly emotional keen him home and hove him join the family later. Eoch child moy react differently, but if you anticipate any problems, feel free to discuss this with us fully at your convenience. Your questions and comments on this and other sub• sects ore welcome in private or publicly through this column. The Funeral Horne in butter who n o member or ,he Onrarro Fun.rol S.rv,c. Assonobon 49("l'i' (Yid O FUNERAL HOME IRV ARMSTRONG newt ?" 5' r BOB FLETCHER