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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-02, Page 6Page 6 1 HURON PARK BROWNIES ENROLLED — A number of new Brownies were enrolled into the Huron Park Pack, Monday night. Back, left, leaders Charlene Browning, Sandy Melvin, Michelle Timko, Mary Walker and Sharlene Crawley. Centre, Cheryl Lynn Wein, Rachael Sheridan, Bobbie -Lynn Snell and Shan- non Sherwood. Front, Melissa Morgan, Melissa Snell and Sarah Conium. photo • Times -Advocate, January 2, 1986 New attitudes helpful A modern philosopher says, "If you want things to be better in the new year than they were in the old, you have to be a better person in the new year." He's right, I think, because if we drag all our resentments, disap- pointments and failures into 1986, We know we cannot deal with life when we're flustered, yet there are many wrought -up people who are try- ing vainly to solve the problems of others. ( Like the marriage counsellor 1 heard about, recently, whose own marriage was falling apart while he 1 It Seems to me... we'll continue to be unhappy until we make some changes in our attitudes. Changing our negative attitudes to positive ones is usually the secret of becoming a better, happier person. ✓�itundreds of years ago, another philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, wrote, "To live each day as though it was one's last, never flustered, never apathetic, never attitudinizing, here is the perfection of character." He's right, too. ,f•. by Gwyn Whilsmith tried to give advice. to other couples with marital troubles.) There is a lot of disturbance out there in the world, but we must guard against a society that gets so disturbed it cannot think straight in the presence of a crisis. We need unflustered, serene people who have the equinimity to calmly take charge when the chips are down. Aurelius goes on to say we should never be apathetic, and again, he's right. When we become uncaring and Volob _ 6:1"440 Jai MR. AND MRS. SCOTT CONSITT Brenda Jean daughter of Bill and Joyce Dowson and Scott Russell son of Tom and Barb Consitt all of Varna were married at the Brucefield United Church on November 9, 1965, with Rev. Wilena Brown officiating. The matron of honor was Bonnie Groot, Zurich, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tanis Denomme, Guelph and Karen Erb, .Bayfield friends of the bride, and Lori Consitt sister of the groom. The flowergirl was Pamela Jewitt RR 4 Clinton, cousin of the bride. The ringbearer was Michael Groot, Zurich, nephew of the bride. The bestman was David Consitt, Zurich, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Dan Taylor, friend of the groom, Paul Consitt brother of the groom and John Dowson brother of the bride, all of Varna. Organist was Marjbrie Hayter, Varna and the ministry of sic was given by the Varna Singers. The reception was held at the Stanlrey Township Complex. Pat Groot, Zurich, brother-in-law of the brie was Master of Ceremonies and Allan Hayter, Varna gave the toast to the bride. After spending the wedding night at the Hessenland and the honeymoon in Niagara Falls, Scott and Brenda are residing at R.R. 1 Varna. Engagement and wedding photography by Gary Walden, Westfield Studio. 1 r • LI1TLE PEOPLE Clothing and Accessories WE KATER TO KIDS infants to 14 t..1.r. Ont. 235.1113 After Christmas Sale up to ome and see us and save 1/qOff build walls to protect ourselves from the suffering of others, we contribute nothing to our own happiness nor to theirs. We only become hard of heart. On the other hand, if we show no zest or enthusiasm for all the marvellous and exciting things that are going on around us, we're only half alive. Next, Aurelius suggests we should never attitudinize, which I think means we should not pretend to be somebody or something we are not. We don't strike poses; we don't wear masks. We act sincerely, and let our true selves show through. We can only achieve better at- titudes when we are willing to put ef- fort and time into changing them. We gain nothing by wishful thinking. We gain what we earn, and improve our circumstances by improving ourselves. We need to expect the best from ourselves, and from others, too even though we know that 1986 will bring some hardships, problems and disap- pointments. We will not always live up to our best and will be discourag- ed with our own actions and those of others, but we mustn't let these things drag us down. We need to remember to live one day at a time, forgetting the regrets and frustrations of last year, or for that matter, of yesterday. There:s little point in taking our disappointments and mistakes too seriously because they don't matter nearly as much as we think they do. I like the story about a young minister who always berated himself for the blunders he made in his ser- mons. He would continually scold himself with,. "What.did I say that 'Glasgow, Rachel Melleeke;' Kathy- Schade, Joe Martens, John Wooden, DebPenninga, Karen Walper, Karen Steinbach and Leslie Swartman. Celebratnits were held for Tuckersmith's 150th birthday, attrac- ting large crowds. The Exeter OPP reported no ac- cidents in the area on the Canada Day holiday weekend. Many residents of the Borth -east section of Exeter voiced their objec- tion to a group home for the mental- ly handicapped being built in their area. Wilber Rummel, 92, oldest resident of the Villa Retirement Home in Lucan turned the sod for the facility's new addition. July 10 The battle over the proposed group home continues as more than two dozen unhappy residents overflowed the gallery at Exeter council. A recent survey of shopping habits in Hensel] indicates the village may have an exceptionally high number of Looking back,cit 1985 Exeter council agrees to repeal a zoning bylaw to allow the construction of two group homes. Kim Crawford of Grand Bend was named 1985 Dashwood Friedsburg Days Queen. More than 200 pigs were lost in a barn fire on the Stephen township farm of John Muller, near Shipka. Len Tsionis and Steve Makris have purchased Heywood's Country Restaurant, near Centralia. German businessman Fritz Mur - mann spent a few days in . Exeter looking for a possible site for expan- sion of his porcelain business. Earl Guenther of Dashwood was honoured for completing 75 years of service with Canada's Post Office department. The village of Lucan purchases the former turnip plant property. on Market street. It may be used for senior citizen housing. August 14 Exeter firemen spent seven hours at the Usborne township farm of Gerald Reymer when fire caused $150,000 damages to a barn and pigs. Usborne township is seeking sup- port from Biddulph in having the counties of Huron and Middlesex maintain the road between the two townships. Usborne council presented a gold watch to road superintendent John Batten for 30 years of service. More than 2,600 participated in the 1985 Sportsfest held in Exeter. The Sandcastle competition on the beach at Grand Bend attracted a large audience. Zurich council supports an applica- tion for cable television in the village. August.21 A tornado funnel cloud came Please turn to page 10 Continued from page 3 feeder calf at the Hensall Spring Fa$r. Jude 19 St. • Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Lucan was rededicatd after extensive rengvations were com- pleted on the building. Lieutenant Governor John Aird was in Exeter to present awards to Scouts and Venturers In the Great„ )Lakes and the Bluewater region. Isadore Laporte resigned as Reeve of Zurich. Bob Fisher was acclaimed to finish the term. The llth annual Grand Bend Burgerfest was a success despite rainy weather. The Miss Burgerfest competition was re -scheduled to the Canada Day weekend. The Toronto Maple Leaf baseball team was a big attraction at the Lucan Fair. Winners at the fiddler's competition sponsored by the Hensall Kinsmen Club included Scott Woods, George Gagne, and Suzanne Tellier of Hamilton. Exeter council considered asking the Ontario Legislature for help in protecting the town's white squirrel population. June 26 Judge R.G. (Gary) Hunter was sworn in as Provincial Court Judge for Huron County replacing William Cochrane. The Clandeboye United Church held its 120th Anniversary and clos- ing service. Jim Rolph, Douglas Simpson and John Bell were winners of $76,822.20 in the Lotto 649 draw. A propane gas leak at Clark's Self Serve Shell was contained before any damage was done. The Huron County Board of Educa- tion reached a tentative agreement with secondary school teachers in an attempt to avoid a possible strike. Dr. Charles Wallace retired after 20 years on the board of directors at the Blue Water Resthome. Sandra Strong was named acting clerk -treasurer for,Usborne. Kim Conlan was named the best cadet in the Huron -Middlesex Cadet Corps. July 3 Jack Riddell became the new Minister of Agriculture and Huron - Bruce MPP Murray Elston the new Minister of Health as the new Liberal government was sworn in. Premier David Peterson and his wife, Shelley, were present as "Anne of Green Gables" opened the 14th season at the Huron Country Playhouse. Terri Taylor, London, was crown- ed Miss Burgerfest 1985 at the contest held on Canada Day. Ten students from SDHSH were named Ontario Scholars after attain- ing an overall average of 80 percent. They were Greg Hartman, Colleen. for?" or "Why didn't I think to say that?" until, one day, he took the mat- ter up with an older minister who said, "Son, prepare your sermon honestly, pray about it, go up in the pulpit and do the best you can with it. Then, walk down from the pulpit and forget it... the congregation will, so you might as well make it unanimous!" Good advice, not to take ourselves too seriously. Let's pump into ourselves and our society all the positive attitudes we can. Happy, contented people make wonderful lives, good communities and a safe world. Believe that, and it seems to me, you're on your way to having a Happy New Year. Tripp relative reaches 118 By Mrs. TOM KOOY Centralia Maybe you recall seeing on TV Mr. David Trumble of Belleville who was 118 years old. His mother was a Tripp. The Tripp's in town are his relatives. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cronyn and family in the death of Mary's mother the late Mrs. Maggie Campbell and also to the Snell families in the death of their grand- mother the late Mrs. Edna Snell. Wendi Horton, Toronto was home for the holidays with her mother Mrs. Linda Riley and Ben. They all spent Sunday with the Riley family in Goderich and Christmas day with Linda's sister in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Brent Caslick and Gregory spent Sunday with Jean's parents and Christmas day with Brent's parents all of the Cargill area. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and Jodi entertained their family Christmas day. Tom and Mary Kooy with their son Clayton. Alice and family, Christmas day. Miss Donna Ireland spent the holidays in Toronto with her parents and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden spent Christmas with their family at the home of Mrs. Margaret Reid and family in London. Mrs. Minnie Harrison spent Christmas day with her son Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harrison at a family dinner and her sons Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harrison, Strathroy and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harrison, Lucan visited with her during the holidays. Sunday evening dinner guest with Tom and Mary Kooy were Mr. and Mrs..lerry Mills. Mrs. Linda Riley and Ben. The members and families of Centralia -Huron Park Lions club would like to thank the people of ('en- tralia and Huron Park for their generous donations of canned goods and toys etc. during their recent drive for articles as 15 large hags were gathered. These were distributed to the needy at Christmas time. teetotallers. Only four of 52 patronize the local hotel. Exeter developer Len Veri com- plained over competition from town - owned property. Exeter town police officers begin 24 hours a day protection. New garbage collection system in Hensall is off to a good start. Claus Breede is the new director of the Huron County Pioneer Museum. July 17 Objections to the proposed group home in Exeter have caused the pro- ject to be put on hold. A donation of $5,000 from the R.E. Pooley Exeter branch of the Royal Canadian Legion pushed the drive for new ball lights at Exeter Communi- ty Park near the top. Ater three.. votes Exeter council agreed to share a $5,000 provincial grant for a new soccer pitch with the South Huron Rec Centre board. Ontario Hydro chose a route through Huron and Middlesex coun- ties for their 500,000 volt transmission line. Foodlands Hydro will continue to oppose the plan. An appeal ly former SHDHS teacher Joanne Young to overturn her suspension by the Huron Board of Education was overturned. Huron county council made no changes in the boundaries used for the election of school board trustees. The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority is continuing its program to reduce water pollution for livestock operations. Kate Henning is the feature per- former in the Huron Country Playhouse rendition of Blue Champagne. The Exeter Mohawks will move up to OHA Intermediate 'C' ranks for the 1985-86 hockey season. Stanley township receives a grant of $47,613 from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation for the new complex. Ross McPhail of Staffa is named president of the Perth Progressive Conservative Association. July 24 The South Huron Association for the Mentally Handicapped made ap- plication to build a group home in the north-east area of Exeter. Tests of water supplies of the Lake Huron pipeline for the chemical alachlor have proved negative. The sun shone brightly on the even- ing of July 17, but, it didn't matter as the Kirkton Garden Party was not scheduled for the first time in 14 years. Grand Bend council decides to stick with ROMA for the municipality's in- surance coverage. Stephen township has ordered a new one-way snowplow. The bronze commemorative plaque at the Hensall town hall to mark the village's 1984 Centennial was stolen. It was valued at $1,000., Florence Ryan of Mount Carmel was one of two Ontario Junior Farmers at the State Peseident's Na- tional conference at Arlington Virginia. Huron swine specialists Richard Smelski leaves his OMAF position to join Ralston Purina. July 31 A two day hearing without a deci- sion was concluded to Exeter's op- position to an agri-industrial park on its north boundary in Hay township. Weather conditions were ideal for the annual Turtle Days in Ailsa Craig. Large crowds attended the annual Fun Days in Granton. The 1985 Zurich fall fair with the theme of "Youth in 1985" drew a large crowd and Jodi Hay was named Queen of the Fair. August 7 Exeter council denounced a plan by the Province of Ontario to allow beer and wine to be sold in grocery and convenience stores. It's Here THE ESCALATOR ACCOUNT Interest rate based on daily balance Clinton Coity Credit union Ltd. 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