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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-11, Page 26Page 26 Times•Advotate, May 11, 1983 Bryanston Club The May meeting of the Bryanston Friendship club was held on Wednesday in the C.E. room of Bryanston U.C. with an attendance of 42 members and one visitor. Audrey McRoberts welcomed everyone and read a poem followed by the sing- ing of "0 Canada" and a sing- song of favourite songs with Muriel Cobleigh at the piano. Happy birthday was sung for the May birthday people, Jean Elliott, Meryle Dann, Beth Buchanan, Marion Hodgins, Ethel Lewis and Clarence Davis. An invitation was read from CORRECTION In the special insert, the Klompen Feest Souvenir booklet, the story on Klompen (wooden shoes), neglected to mention that willow wood is the best for the traditional Dutch shoes. " Willow wood is non porous, when dried, it does not soak up water. It is also a lighter wood resulting in easier wear. Unfortunately due to a typographical error, the story read that poplar is the best wood for shoes. The qualities attributed to poplar wood in the story are actually those of willow wood. While poplar is the most plentiful wood in the Netherlands, it is not the best for shoes. Because of its porous nature, water soaks the wood and the Dutch know that waterproof shoes are a main requirement in their • wet land. Cancer can be beaten CANADIAN CANCER SDCIETYj the Edgewood Junior Farmers to attend their variety show at Prince An- drew School, May 25 and the club was asked to present a fifteen minute number for the program. The invitation was accepted and two short numbers will be presented. Comments from the Beavers on what they liked about their grandparents pro- ved very interesting. A dona- tion was given to Prince An- drew School for their Heart Fund "skip-a-thon." Chester McComb was chairman for the program as follows: A reading by Gladys Davis "The Love of a Mother"; a skit "Grand- mothers" by Ethel Lewis and Susan McCombe., a solo by Dorothy Bullock "Mother's Prayers have Followed Me", a reading by Clarence Lewis "Growing Old", a mouth organ selection by Ella Frayne, Clarence Lewis and Cote Wennerstrom played several selections on their violins with Muriel Cobleigh at the piano and Chester McComb gave a reading "The Touch of the Master's Hands." Each lady was presented with a corsage for Mothers' Day and miscellaneous table games were enjoyed with prizes going as 'follows: crokinole, Frances Mardlin and Hector Robinson; Lost Heir, Anna Trudgeon and Vic- tor Smith; euchre, Audrey McRoberts, Hope McRoberts, Marjorie O'Neill, Milton Hodgins, Harold Talbot and Eliott McRoberts. Ella Frayne won the prize for hav- ing the most great- grandchildren, 12, and Rose Aldrick was the lucky plate winner. A delicious lunch was serv- ed by the committee in charge, Clarence and Ethel Lewis, Chester and Susan McComb , Clarence and Gladys Davis and a social half hour was enjoyed. SPECIAL AWARDS — Middlesex County home economist Grace Whittington, cen- tre, had two special awards to present at the Lucan area achievement program on Saturday. Annette Straatman, right, Lucan 3, received advanced honors for com- pletion of 18 homemaking clubs, while Mrs. Melba St. Denis, Gronton 1, received a leadership certificate for completing five years of club work. 4-H Achievement Day Looking and feeling great "Looking Great! Feeling Great!" was the theme of the Club just finished and the Achievement Day for this area was held on Saturday, at Prince Andrew Public School. Lucan has had five clubs in this particular program and Lucan 1 was chosen as the host club, serving coffee and cold drink during intermis- sion as well as conducting three short periods of "Social Recreation". Lucan 2 presented a'skit "Happiness is...Keeping Fit!" with all members tak- ing part. Lucan 3 ,had prepared an exhibit "Look for the Label," commentator Christine McIlhargey, and Lucan 4 did a skit "Oh! My aching Feet" using all their members. Because of the late arrival of the merti.bers books for Lucan 5, their project was FLAG FROM GRANTON WI — One of the Biddulph Central School grade seven class received a Canadian flag recently from the Gronton Women's Institute. Above, Muriel Lewis makes the presentation to Troy Smail, Jim Kwosnicki, Val Fretz and Rob Gee. T -A photo. .lay. Susan's Greenhouse & Nursery 11/2 miles south from Main Corner In Crediton 234-6464 will serve you again in 1983 With a great selection of Box plants Geraniums Perennials Hanging Baskets and much more for your gardening pleasure ' OPEN: Monday to Friday. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • FREE 3" pot houseplant with this coupon Proclamation May 12 is Canada Health Day Canada Health Day will be celebrated on May 12, 1983. The theme is "I Take Core of rrry HEALTH...Do You? Cosponsored by the Canadian Hospital Association and the Canadian Public Health Association, the purpose of this day is to in- crease the awareness of the general public and the health sector of topics related to health. The 1983 theme relates to individual respon- sibilities for health. Each of us has the oppor- tunity of caring for our personal health through nutrition, fitness, smoking cessation, safety, immunization, appropriate use of alcohol and drugs, and alertness to the signs of disease. While some factors that affect health are beyond the control of individuals, others are determined by our own actions, habits and behaviour. Canada Health Day is also an occasion for health institutions and local health organiza- tions to communicate their programs to their communities, to assist the public to become more knoNledgeable obout health care. The Municipalities Exeter, Henson, Zurich, Osborne, Stephen and Hay officially proclaims. May 12, 1983, as Canada Health Doy. Bruce Show, Mayor off Exeter • H. Klungel, Reeve of Hensall D. VonPatter, Reeve of Zurich G.E. Prout, Reeve of Usborne Township A. Walper, Reeve of Stephen Township L. ,Wilder, Reeve of Hay Township Caucus backs premier Davis The entire Conservative caucus is one hundred per- cent behind Premier $ill Davis and his decision not to seek the leadership of the federal party. That was the messaga Den- nis Timbrell, Minister of Agriculture and Food gave to the 300 people attending the annual dinner meeting of the Huron Middlesex Provincial Progressive Conservative association in Lucan on Mon- day night. "When Mr. Davis called a special caucus meeting last week to announce his deci- sion, there were all kinds of speculation within the party," Timbrell admitted. "When he announced his decision the entire ,caucus stood and applauded." Timbrell added in his 12 years in caucus it was the first time he had actually seen tears running down the faces of some members they were so delighted with Premier Davis' decision. "Premier Davis hasin- dicated he will be around for some time and we feel that is great for the province as well as the party" said Timbrell. Timbrell also made mention of the Big Blue Machine so often connected in the past with the campaigns of the Conservative party in Ontario. Timbrell stated he often wondered why, in the past, the provincial conservatives _ had ducked when they heard that particular phrase. Timbrell declared, "The Big•Blue Machine means peo- ple from every walk of life and every poll of the province working together. We should be proud of it." Fellow to friend: "My wife and I have a deal. if I don't like the way she does something, i can do it myself." Experience may be costly, but there's no cheaper way of acquiring it. not finished so they will take •part in a later Achievement Day. Leaders for the above groups are 1- Donna Thomp- son and Mae Paton, 2 - Harolyn Sire and Susan Barr, 3 - Anne Straatman and Phyllis O'Neil, 4 - Heather Gillan and Debbie Smith, the latter being presented with her second year pin. Lucan 5 is led by Anita and Linda Giesen and report of their Achievement Day will be in a later edition. Presentations were made by Mrs. Irene Roloson, Presi- dent of North Middlesex District Women's Institute to nine girls including Theresa Foran, County Honours, upon completion of six Homemak- ing Clubs and Annette Straat- man, Advanced Honours, upon completion of 18 clubs. Mrs. Roloson thanked the Home Economist Grace Whit- tington and the many 4-H leaders and asked those pre- sent to express their thanks in the usual way. " Annette was also presented with a gift by her fellow club members. Mrs. Whittington and the leaders presented the 441 teaspoons and certificates of achievement, the latter to members completing their se- cond Homemaking Club pro- jects, and the fall club was an- nounced as being "Ontario Heritage" - a cooking course learning ethnic"dishes which make up our Ontario Heritage. The pleasant occa- sion closed with the repeating of the 4-H pledge. By MRS. PETER MARTIN Mother's Day service was held at the United Church with infant baptism and special music, Sunday. The senior choir under the direction of Rev. Elder and Doug Lewis, sang. "When the World Forgets". Har4'y Schroeder sang a song of his °awn composition ,"Mothef s Ave." Eighteen grandmothers and two great grandmothers received roses from the church being pinned on by Mrs. Dave Cottel and Mrs. Peter Martin. The Sacrament of Bapti$m, was held for the following children, Jonathon Paul Schenk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schenk; Kenneth Paul and Peter James, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hockey. Terri Lyn, daughter of Mr. Larry Hockey and Ter- rance Alexander son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron McEacheon. The sermon was entitled "After The Baby Came". Flowers in the church were placed there in memory of Lyla Hendrick by her family. A week earlier new alter cloths were dedicated at the morning service. The cloths Says closures are beneficial The closing of the Bluewater Centre in Goderich, and other similar closures, is actually going to improve the lives of those pa- tients who were housed in the centres according to Bob Eaton, Minister Without Portfolio. Eaton, speaking at the Huron -Middlesex PC annual in Lucan, Monday, staled the purpose of the closures was to create a better environment for the residents involved but that it would be a long, slow process. "The closures got off to a bad start because they were advertised before all the parents and relatives of those using the facilities could be contacted," stated Eaton. However, he added that this has now been done and the centers will not close until each resident has a place to go to which has an improved environment for that individual. Eaton made his remarks prior to introducing the guest speaker at the annual dinner meeting. The guest speaker was Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Agriculture and Food. Eaton said he felt he had to say a few words on the topic of the closures as so many people attending the meeting had expressed some concern to him. As to the future Use of the existing facilities, Eaton said this will be looked at very carefully"before any decision is made and will be based on what the requirements are within each individual community. were placed in the church in loving memory of Melvin Lamport of Port Alberni B.C. formerly of the Crediton area. The cloths were presented by his wife, the former Clara Gaisei of ; ' ' diton, " his daughters, M ilyn (Mrs. Barry Foibesitird Nola, (Mrs. David Menziep).a1l of British Coltlrtibia. The Crediton and District Social Club Will be having their Western Dance Satur- day May 14. Dallas will be providing the music. Come and wear your western gear. Mrs. Clara Lamport and her step daughters Marilyn Forbes and Nola Menzies have returned home to British Columbia after visiting friends and relatives in the area. Recent visitors with Mrs. Armin Schlenker were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dedman, Chris and Malcolm, Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Schlenker, Heidi and Phillip all of Kitchener, Miss Mary Schlenker and Chuck Whittaker, London and Mr. and Mrs. Mat Howard,Mat- thew and Monica, Chatham. Randy Smith, Olds Alberta is visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alf Smith and family and friends in the area. A good discussion Woman's role is tkeme of Granton IMI meeting Ily MIS. I. *IMPAIRS Unit One of Granton UCW met at the home of Mrs. Robt Hardie. In the absence of th president Mrs. Gordon McRobert, ' Mrs. Rober Harloff presided and opened the meetini, with a readin "A Mother's Love". Them for lesson thoughts was on "A Mothers Calling to Make o Mend." Mrs. Robt. Hardie conven ed the program, with the theme "Women's status then and now." This subject pro- voked a good discussion on the woman's role in the hom in the past and the present. i also dealt with woman's con tribution to society, good and evil. Mrs. Hardie concluded the program with a word contest. • Two' birthday cards were signed by all present for Mrs Harry Nixon, 'a former member of Unit One and now a resident of the Extendacare Nursing Home in London, also a card was signed by all for Mrs. Cliff McRobert who was absent from the meeting and had a birthday on May 7. Mrs. G. McRobert and Mrs. E. Summers assisted the hostess with lunch. Mrs. Joan Hayden was the hostess for Unit Three. Mrs. Hayden presided and opened with a reading "The Homemaker". The usual business was discussed and all those who helped to make the fashion show a success were thanked. Plans were made to assist the C.G.I.T., in decorating the church for Mother's Day by offering flowers. The Variety Show sponsored by the youth" groups was announced. The issue concerning the Nestle Products which offers Baby Formula to Third World Countries was discussed and considered with signing a . petition to boycott Taster's Choice coffee. Mrs. Jackie Pierce will be a delegate to the Westminister Weekend Conference, which is being held the last weekend in May. Lillus Riddell and Marion Themson convened a Mother's Day program and introduced Mrs. Ester Con- way who presented a pro- gram on the theme "Color Me Beautiful". Margaret Bryan and Jackie Pierce served a delicious dessert lunch. ▪ Unit -Four met.at.thobeme• • of Mrs. Tom Gagan. Mrs. Gary Humphrey presided and opened the meeting with a reading "A little parable for mothers." Mothers are pro- tective and give us courage. You will always walk with us Mother, even when you have gone through the gates. We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A mother is more than a memory, she is a living presence. Roll call was answered with a . Mother's Day verse. During the business, the June general meeting pro- gram was discussed as unit four is responsible for it. Program conveners ..vere Mrs. Gerald Dann and Mrs. Stanley Crawford. Mrs. Dann read a poem by Helen Steiner Rice and Mrs. Crawford read an article from the April Observer entitled Guatemala's New Gospel and also a reading entitled A strength that comes from pain and fai The lunch committee was Florence Riddell and Verda . Tate who were not present, e but provided the lunch menu and Mrs. Humphrey assisted t the hostess to serve it. Church news g At the United Church the e Rev. Bruce Pierce conducted 'the Family Day Service and ✓ officiated at the sacrament of baptism, when Jesse Aaron - Aldrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Aldrich and Michael David Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Anderson, were baptized. e The church was decorated t like a flower garden thanks to everyone who loaned their Mother's Day flowers. Birds were singing in cages loaned by Peter Van Leishout. "Discovering the Church as a Family" was the title of the • Rev. Pierce's sermon. Following the offering Mrs. Pierce gave a reading, her • own composition, "What is a Christian Mother?" At St. Thomas Anglican Church the Rev. Peter Der- rick was in charge of the mor- ning prayer service for Fami- ly Sunday. This first lesson was read by Helen Herbert and .the second by Susan Noon. The Rector preached his sermon from the second lesson which was on Love. Jesus said "If a man loves me, he will keep my commandments. The Anglican Church. Women will meet in the St. Thomas Church Hall on Thursday evening at• 8 p.m. Explorer news The Granton Explorers met at the church on May 2. Roll call was answered with how many points you had. Follow- ing our Mail Box Bible Club we played games and ended with "Taps" at 8:30 p.m. Youth Variety Show Both performances of the variety show sponsored by the Granton C.G.LT., Cubs andBeavers werewell attend- ed on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. The show consisted of three humorous skits taken from Biblical Days, "Noah and the Ark" (Beavers), "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden" (Cubs) and "Jacob and Rachel" (C.G.LT.) What these three groups and the in- genuity of tneir leaders pro- duced was hilarious. --Cub Master-Peter-•Rlorrim was the M.C. and entertained with humorous stories bet- ween acts. C.G.I.T. leader Mrs. Doreen McRobert gave a humorous reading "Dear God what are you doing next Tuesday?" and Beaver leader Susan Noon gave a "Mother's Day" reading. We are grateful to the leaders of these groups for their patience and understan- ding. Credit goes to Susan Noon for her leadership of the Beavers, Peter Blom and Carol Hardie for their work with the Cubs and Audrey Harloff and Doreen McRobert co -leaders of the. C.G.i.T. Personals A combination birthday and Mother's Day celebration was held by the Wallis family with dinner at the Forrester Restaurant in Granton. Members of the family celebrating birthdays were Linda Wallis, Mrs. Wayne Wallis and Mrs. Emerson Wallis. Members of the Wallis family attending were Mr.. and Mrs. Kevin Wallis of Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wallis and family Kirkton, Miss Brenda Wallis, London, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wallis and family of Sarnia and Miss Edna Wallis of Granton. Following the dinner, everyone returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emer- son Wallis where they con- tinued the celebration. Members of St. Thomas Anglican Church attending the Conference of the Anglican Women of the Huron Diocese held in St. Paul's Cathedral London on Thurs- day where Mrs. Lois'Herbert delegate, Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Miss Helen Hodgins and Mrs. Clarence Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hall of Strathroy were Sunday din- ner guests of Mrs. Leis Herbert and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. NOTICE Blue Cross "Pay Direct" Non -Group Coverage Available To All Ontario Residents Until May 15, 1983. 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