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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-06-01, Page 23Rebekahs meet. Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge opened the second meeting in May with Noble Grand Sister Audrey Rowe presiding. Vice Grand Sister Barbara Whiting reported that the visiting committee will be visiting Sister Cathy Mugford since she has return- ed home from the hospital after a sudden illness. Junior Past Noble. Grand Sister Cheryl Edwards reported that the Humanitarian Services Com- mittee had a very successful banquet. Helen Wasnidge sent a thank you note to the sisters Sandra Schwanke of Pin- cher Creek, Alberta has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. Rupert Williams, for a week. Friday and Saturday she at- tended the 100th anniversary of the Victoria Hospital School of Nursing held at the Holiday Inn, London. Sandra was a graduate of 1963 and of the 87 girls that graduated with her that year, 71 attended this special an- niversary, so needless to say there was a lot of reminiscing. Sunday; Hazel Williams entertained her family for dinner, celebrating birthdays for Jackie McComb and Shane Williams. During the, afternoonthey all visited Rupert Williams at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Janis Kesle, Calgary. Alberta returned Tuesday alter a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kestle and all the family. Congratulations! to Cliff and Dorothy Rollings on the arrival of their first grand- child, Jeffrey Gordon Rollings. Mrs. Wilmer Scott held a Scott -Hardy family bridal shower Friday evening in honour of her granddaughter, Sandra Neaman of Ailsa Craig. - Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Millson, Mr. Clarence Millson, Mrs. Lena Rollings and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Roll- ings were guests at the Haidysh - McDougall wedding at St. Anthony Daniel R.C. Church, Kitchener. Saturday. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Agnes Hornell and Margaret Hettrick were, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Strachan. Sarnia and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Conlin of Toro% lo and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Stokes, Ailsa Craig. Mrs. Jean Livesey, Bolton, England, is arriving this week to spend some time with Dave • and Eleanor Kestle and other Kestle relatives. after her return home from the hospital. District Deptuy President Alice Bowen and District Deputy Grand Master John Moffat are combining their efforts towards purchasing furniture for the Oddfellows- and Rebekah home in Barrie, commonly known as the Bar- rie Home. Pride of Huron donated money to this very worthwhile project. The home is situated within the city limits of Barrie on beautiful landscaped grounds. Past Grand Master Peter and Past President Sally Laidlaw are the ad- ministrators for the Barrie Home. Friendship and love are extended to residents and visitors alike. An open house is held each May but one can visit with the brothers and sisters residing there at any time. They are always hapy to have visitors. Pride of Huron Rebekah lodge will be celebrating with a birthday party at the nexi meeting on June 1. Stratford Rebekah lodge is cordially in- vited to visit at this party.. Birthday wishes were sung for Kay Green, Ruth Skinner, Ilene Ross and Joyce Morgan. Secretary Sister Audrey MacGregor read a poem call- ed "The Perfect Lodge?" which was enjoyed by all. The guest speaker was Rachelle Laporte who is a liscenced • operator of "Rachelle's" Electrolysis and • Beauty Clinique on Highway 21, St. Joseph. Cheryl Ed- wards introduced the guest speaker and thanked her for coming and enlightening everyone on the subject of permanent hair removal. A question and answer period followed and everyone participated. Lodge closed with the song, "This Lodge is my Lodge" • * Dear Sir: Last week the entire com- munity was saddened by the passing of one of Lucan's most esteemed citizens - Sheridan Revington. He was known by everyone as a most honourable businessman, cat- tleman, horseman and above allsa family man. His wife and close knit family, I know, will carry on the way he would want them to do, ligtepLbusy t pp to the last and set a fine -exam- ple for all of us to follow. To use one of his favourite say- ings - "That man stood out." • We will all miss Sheridan. From one of his many friends. After graduation, what then? Business, marriage, a family? Now's the time to start your financial planning. Because the plans you have for the future are the plans I can help you with now. Call and find out which is right for you. GEO. A. GODBOLT Chartered Life Underwriter Devon Bldg., Exeter, 235-2740 Mutual Life of Canada MIG BAND SOLING — The students at Exeter Public School were entertained by the Lucknow School Concert Band. Greenwaylady visits Waterloo artist's studio TALK TO THE GAS COMPANY ABOUT GAS HEATING I-800-265-0562 (TOLL FREE For straight answers about the choice between a conventional gas furnace, the new high effici- ency gas furnace or a conversion burner, phone the Gas Company. A phone call will arrange an appointment at your home, at the time most convenient for you. union GAs We're bringing home the future. We supply these respected gas furnaces. ItOI)rert.s,S, Gordon Ci:srcr Jlsen iCr1i1M11IY Sy ANNE WALPER Shirley Eagleson accom- panied a group of ladies on a bus trip to Synder's Studios at Waterloo where the artist displayed his 'paintings and Collector's plates. After eating at the Ponderosa they journeyed to Kitchener tb Roger Witmer's studios where they saw how the plates were fired. They visited "The Farmer's Market" and travelled to the "Cheese House" at Baden. It was a very enjoyable trip. Julia Merner returned with her grandmother where she is • staying for the weekend. Ken Smithers, accom- panied by Cecil and Ellen Smithers visited Mr. and Mrs. Carman Smithers and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smithers in London, Wednesday. By MRS. E. At the United Church the Rev. Bruce Pierce conducted the Sunday worship and en- titled his sermon "Mercy Divine and Human." Sunday School attendance awards were presented to the following children: Second pin, Susan Bryan; third pin, Jean Bryan; fourth pin, Ryan Ferguson; wreath,, Jimmy Oliver; third bar, Jennifer Chovancek, Ann Harrett; fifth bar, Steven Nixon. As next Sunday St. Thomas Anglican Church will be celebrating their anniver- sary, the service will be withdrawn at the United Church in order that the con- gregation could join with the congregation of St. Thomas in celebration. On Friday evening June 3 there will be a community campfire in the Granton Park led by the Huron Church Camp members. Everyone is welcome, bring chairs and blankets. On' May 25 the Granton Cubs under the leadership Akala Carol Hardie entertain - I'm not sure I'd want to be good friends with Henry Gor- don. He could certainly spoil a lot of your fun. I heard henry Gordon speak recently at a conven- tion.. He's a Toronto newspaper columnist, among other things. His main career is dispelling illusions - that's right. he just goes around spoiling fun. He belongs to an organization which finds a scientific explanation for anything that other people might call the "supernatural." For example, if an Uniden- tified Flying Object is sighted, he is called in to offer a scien- tific explanation. And he always finds one — he knows what government tests are taking place, or what aviation equipment is in the area. Just imagine — he'd be able to explain away E.T.! In fact, he wouldn't even let E.T. come to visit in the first place. Now you know what I mean about him spoiling everyone's fun. He has eyplanations for other phenomena, too. He can explain away anything that (night happen at a seance. I'm sure most of us were in- volved in some sort of sesance during our childhood days — and the candle would flicker even when there was no breeze, or the table would wobble for no apparent reason, and we were sure the spirits were present. Well, Henry Gordon wouldn't believe that for a minute, and he'd soon make you feel foolish for thinking such a thing was possible. He also explains away for- tune tellers or psychic readers. He recently return- ed from Salem, Massachusetts where he debated with witches and held them up as frauds. I heard him speak at a con- vention of water well drillers. They were accepting everything he was saying, un- til he mentioned water wit- ching. Many of the oldtlmers have complete faith in their SUMMERS ed the mothers with a mother and son party. Following the meal, con- tests, and a scavenger hunt, with prizes were enjoyed. The cubs also served the lunch to their mothers. Personal Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stigant of Toronto, brought Miss Rona Hicky also of Toronto, to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family on May 28 and stayed for dinner. Miss Hicky will be staying with the Hodgins family for a while. The Happy Gang meet The Happy Gang met at the United Church on Wednes- day. Mrs. James Kerr presid- ed and introduced the speaker, Mrs. Pete McNaughton, who discussed bus trips. It was decided to take a bus trip to the Beaver Valley in the fall. Euchre was enjoyed for the remainder of the afternoon. .Members-with,birthdays in _ June were Edna Wallis, Inez McRobert, Florence Nixon. a Mary's musings By Mary Alderson divining ability, and didn't take too kindly to his lack of faith. Gordon called water witching "automatism." Ile said it was involuntary mus- cle reaction to the subcon- cious. In other words, so- meone who believes, they have the power to witch water, will also have the com- mon sense to locate a possible well site. Their subconscious will tell them where the best place to get water is, and their muscles will automatically point the dousing rod in that direction. Automatism also accounts for workings of the Ouija board. Yr Lir involuntary mus- cle reaction will make the pointer go to places which the subconscious seeks. As Gordon himself said, he has explanations for anything "that goes bump in the night." However, he doesn't go around offering his explana- tions just to he a party pooper and spoil other people's fun. His main purpose is to point out people who are using fraudulent means to get other people's money. He . has brought to justice psychics and fortune tellers who are ripping off elderly people. And he has been involved in court cases with faith healers who have told handicapped people to throw away crus ches and wheelchairs which subsequently caused seriou' injury or death. • Actually, Ilenry Gordon i.. not a party pooper at all. In fact, as his speech went on. we learned that he woUld be a lot of fun at a party. It turns out that he is a magician -- but he's the first to tell you that there is no such thing as magic; he performs all his tricks by sleight of hand and diversion. Before his speech was over, he had us wonder- ing how he made a handker- chief stand on end, or how he got three ropes of different lengths into three ropes of equal lengths. But would he give us the scientific explanation for those stunts? No way! Grace Anglican Church celebrated their seventy-fifth , anniversary • Sunday. Breakfast was served follow- ed by the service of Worship. Lunch was served later and a time of fellowship followed. A large crowd attended. Greenway United Church had their Sunday School an- niversary Sunday when St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 3eechwood's Sun- shine Singers presented "Papa John's Musical Garden". After this was the presen- tation of Sunday School awards, by Mrs. Ron Riley and Mrs. Ken Isaac. Follow- ing the Service, refreshments were served in the church Sunday School room and a social time was spent. Bill Johnson left for the East Coast, Wednesday. Irvin and Lucille Lund of Red Deer, Alberta, visited with Jack and Evelyn Trevithick and us on Wednes- day. Lucille is the grand- daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Neil who farm- ed north of Clandeboye before going to the west. The Lund's were staying in Lon- don where they were atten- ding the Association of Cana- dian Traveller's convention at the Holiday Inn. • By MRS. PETER MARTIN Mrs. Bruce Shapton, RR 1 Exeter, newl ected pi eli- dent of .the broil South District Women's Institute at- tended Huron West District Annual in Wingham Presbyterian Church. on Monday. The 132nd anniversary of Zion United Church, was held on Sunday, when .guest speaker was the Rev. Ray- mond C. Lindsay of Parkhill and Lieury churches. His ser- mon was entitled ' New Beginnings '. The senior choir sang "O Zion, Haste". Flowers placed in the church were in memory of Mrs. Calvin Preszcator. Following the service a time of fellowship was en= joyed in the Sunday school rooms when everyone shared a lunch which was served by the ladies of the U.C.W. Don't forget Crediton Sum- merfest August 19, 20, 21, and get your summerfest buttons early from any member of the Summerfestcommittee. But- tons are $1 in advance and will be your admission for the weekend a:: long as you are wearing yours. i3uttons at the gate will be $1.50, so why not purchase yours early. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sul - ton of Miami Florida came for lunch with his sister Mrs. Betty Bailey on May 16 at Mr. and Mrs. David Ellenor's of Crediton. Times -Advocate, June 1, 1983 Page 23 Swim registration starts next week By Lynne Farquhar Registration for swim lessons at Exeter and District Swimming Pool is set for Tuesday June 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Huron Rec Centre. To be fair to all those plan- ning to register, no registra- tions will be accepted prior to the evening of June 7. Fees for registration this year are as follows: one week sessions (moms & tots) - $7.00 per week; two week sessions - $14.00 per session; three week sessions - $21.00 per ses- sion; four week sessions - 840.00 per session (Bronze; Leaders) - this fee includes books. All sessions begin on Mon- day, July 4. We are also offering adult aqua -fit this summer. Aquafit is an exercise program done in the water. Four - two week sessions will be offered weekdays from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. starting on July 4. Cost for Aquafit is $14. per session. We're hoping for a large registration for the Exeter and District Swim Team this summer. A new league has been formed which consists of teams all within close travell- ing distance to Exeter so travelling should be cut con- siderably this year. The swim team will be practicing weekday after- noons and four swim meets will be held throughout the course of the summer. To join, it is not necessary to be an exceptional swim- mer. our new league was formed to promote "fun and mass involvement" for all youngsters involved. Anyone interested can sign up at the Rec Centre the even- ing of June 7. Fee for swim team is $12.00 per youngster. Registration for Grand Bend swimmers coming to Exeter pool will be held on Thursday June 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Bend town hall. All people registering on that evening must have a bus reservation previously ar- ranged with Pauline Lingard. We are trying something a little different this year for our summer program. • The younger children ages GRADUATED — Ronald J. Witmer has received his Bachelor of Physical Education degree in graduation ceremonies at McMaster University, Hamilton. He plans to at- tend University of Windsor faculty of education in September. Ronald, a graduate of College Avenue Secondary School, Woodstock, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Witmer, brother of Debra, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Witmer, Exeter. (4-7) can join the Bert & Er- nie Club playground pro- gram. The program will run for eight weeks starting on July 4 and will operate out of the Rec Centre. For youngsters eight and over we have a Summer Sports Development Pro- gram. Youngsters will be taught various sports such as tennis, ball hockey and indoor soccer, as well as various others with small tour- naments organized among the youngsters throughout the program. This program will also begin on July 4 and run for eight weeks out of the Rec Centre. Registration for Bert & Er- nie will be 81 per week and the Sports Development Pro- gram will cost $2 per week. These programs are funded through the Summer Canada Student Employment Pro- gram and the Exeter Lions Club. Anyone wanting a tennis membership can obtain one at the Rec Centre. Fees are $25 a family or $20 a single, which includes a $5 key deposit to be returned at the end of the season. Martins and Downs Circus will be in town on Friday Ju- ly,1 for two shows at 6:00 and 8:15 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale at the Hee Centre for $3 a per- son. Buy them now as prices at the door are.$3.50 per child WI officers Contintied from page 7 Seaforth and Mrs. Kenneth Stewart, RR 5 Seaforth; fall rally delegate, Mrs. Bev Alex- ander, RR 1 Hensall; London area delegate. Mrs. Bruce Shapton, RR 1 Exeter; alter- nate London area delegate, Mrs. Floyd Cooper, RR 3 Exeter. District Standing Commit- tee Officers — Agricultural and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Gerry Love, RR :3 Parkhill; Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. Mac Hodgert, RR' 1 Kirkton; Education and 'Cultural Ac- tivities, Mrs. Aldene Wolfe, Dashwood; Family and Con- sumer Affairs, Mrs. Lorne Klopp, Zurich; Resolutions, Mrs. Dave Cottel, RR 1 Crediton; Curator, Mrs. Carl Payne, R1t 1 Hensall; Book Committee -4; Mrs. Gordon Papple, • RR 5 Seaforth; 2, Mrs. Bruce Shapton, RR t Exeter; 3, Mrs. Carl Payne, RR 1 Hensall; 4, Mrs. Grace Drummond. Exeter; 5, Mrs. Garnet Hicks, Exeter. Show me a man with head held high, and I'll show you a man who can't get used to bifocals. and $4.00 per adult. Purchas- ing advance tickets will in- crease the percentage of money coming to the Rec Centre so BUY THEM SOON! Men's slo-pitch started Sun- day evening at 7 p.m. at the ball park. This is set up strict- ly as a non-competitive rec league so if you want.to join in just show up at the ball park Sunday nights at 7 p.m. Plans are underway to get men's recreational , ball hockey rolling on Sunday June 5. If interested in getting involved, call the Rec Centre For information on pro- grams or facility rentals call 235-2833. Drop by Sunday afternoons at the agricultural building for the Kinsmen Flea Markets!! Scott's Leather & Tack Shop 120 Sanders St. W., Exeter 235.0694 Western Boots, Belts, Buckles, and Hats Riding Equipment Horse Health Centre 50% Off all clothes remaining In stock We'll Do the fob Right .. . Ready -Mix Concrete FREE ESTIMATES: Residential. commerical and farm, founda- tions, floors. slabs, sidewalks. driveways, manure tanks, etc., form rentals, equipment rentals. For guaranteed strength, quality controlled and service call. C.A. McDowell Redi•Mix Ltd. Centralia, Ontario Plant: Exeter, Hwy. 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