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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-04, Page 2410A IuiiIM,u,ii -1 Pitt/ N BIRTHS — HUTCHINSON — William and Catherine and Claire are pleased 10 announce the birth of their son and brother. Eric. Wilson:. 8 lb. 8 oz. on February 23. 1987. at St. Joseph's Hosital, London. Proud grand- parents are Percy and Clara Hutchinson. Winona and Donald and Ruth Deas. Hamilton. - 9' MARSHALL — Bob and Beth Marshall of Goderich are happy to announce the safe arrival of their second daughter. Katherine Louisa on Tuesday. February 17. 1987 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, weighing 7 Ib. 12 oz. A sister for Erin. Proud Grand- parents are Lorne and Muriel Marshall. Exeter and Laura Walker. Glencoe. 9c SCOTT — Jeffrey is pleased to announce the safe arrival of his sister Julie Ann, born at 2:03 a.m. February 16, 1987 at St.' Joseph's Hospital weighing 8 lb. 10 oz. Pro- ud parents are Mike and Kim Scott ( nee Adair). A second grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Adair and Mr. and Mrs. James Scott. Also a second grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Ross Guenther and another great -great grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Guenther. Many thanks to friends. relatives and neighbours for all the lovely cards and gifts.9e . DEATHS — ARMITAGE. — At the Rluewaler Rest Home. Zurich on Thursday. February 26, 1987, Mrs. Kerne Irene ( Martin) Armitage. formerly of Wingham: in he( 94th year. Beloved wife.of. the late Clarence B. Ar- mitage (1972). Dear mothe-rof-Doris Bruce Eickmeier) of London and John Ar-. mitage of Hamilton. Daughter of the late Reuban and Elsie (Campbell) Armitage. Predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Also surviving are four grand- children and one great-grandchild. Rested in the Zurich Chapel of Michael.P. O'Con- nor Funeral Homes. 49 Goshen Street North. Zurich: where the funeral and com- mittal service were conducted on Satur- day. February 28, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Ddke Vipperman officiating. Spring inter- ment Wingham Cemetery. 9c BAILEY — Suddenly at his late residence on Friday. February 27, 1987, Edwin Bailey of RN :3 Parkhill. (Greenway Rd);. in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Jessie (Burslem) Bailey. Dear father of Daniel ( Dani Bailey of RR :3 Parkhill, Allan Bailey of Roseneath. Ont.. Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey Duerksen of London. Phyllis Bailey . and Mrs. Mary Bailey Menard, both of Vic- toria, B.C. Also survived by one brother Leslie Bailey of Timmins and loved by ur-waved-hy-four.-grandchildren and four three grandchildren Jessie: Chris an great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Laura - Currie of Goderich, Ont.: predeceased by sisters, Florence, Olive. and Edna. and brother. Nelson. Mrs. Jackson taught school for many years, and owned the "Choosabook" store in Exeter from 1952-1965. At Mrs. Jackson's request no services will be held at this time. a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date 9* DEATHS — DIXON — Suddenly and peacefully at his late residence RR 2 Lucan on Wednesday, February 25, 1987, Wilfred Dixon; in his Both year. Beloved husband of Grace (Thomspon) Dixon. Dear father of William and his wife Marilyn Dixon of RR 2 Lucan; Hiram and his wife La Belle Dixon of Claresholm, Alberta; Shirley and her hus- band Anthony Marlene of RR 2 Crediton; Pauline and her husband Arthur Miller of Zurich and Mary and her husband Jack Hogan of RR 3 Dashwood. Dear brother of Earl Dixon of Centralia (and Laura) and Mrs. George Leckie of Penetang. Predeceased by one brother Murray and a sister Olive Hotson. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home. Lucan: wfiere the complete funeral service was held on Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. with Rev. R. H. Anions of- ficiating. Spring interment Exeter. Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be ap- preciated by the family. 9c DOWN-CLARKE At St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Wednesday, February 25, 1987 a premature son of Bar- bara Down and Brian Clarke of Exeter. A private family service was held at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home on Satur- day, February 28, at 11 a.m. . 9c ILES — At St. Joseph's Hospital, London on Sunday, March 1. Dorothy Iles (Crawford), beloved wife of Ronald Iles of Exeter; in her 72nd year. near mother of John Iles of Dwight, Ontario and Mrs. John Tinney ( Peggy) of Exeter. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Dear sister of Kenneth Crawford of Brampton. Rested at the Hop- per Hockey Funeral Home. William Street, Exeter on Monday evening between 7 and 9 p.m. The funeral service held on Tues- day. March 3, 1987 at 1 p.m. with interment in Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the Iles family. 9c JACKSON (WELLINGTON) — Clara Evelyn (nee Blair), in her 92nd year, of Queensway Rest Home. 100 Queens St.. Hensall, Ont.. passed away February 24, 1987; born in London, Ont., daughter of the late Robert and Carrie Blair. Predeceas- ed by husband Ernest R. Jackson 11977) and Lorne F. Wellington (1938). Dear mother of Lorna (Mrs. Dan) Jones of Oakland. California. and Phyllis ( Mrs. Cliff) Elliott of RR 3 Lucknow. Ont.; also Joshua. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home in Dahsood: where the funeral and committal; service took place on Monday. March 2 at 2 p.m. Rev.- ('. D. Henderson officiated. Crema- tion with Interment in Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Mr.. Bailey was a W.W.II veteran and served with the R -E -M -E. If desired, memorials to the Diabetic Association would be appreciated. 9c TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH f (Anglican) Main Street of Gidley Exeter 235-2565 Sunday. March 8 First Sunday of Lent 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist REV. WALTER (DUKE) VITERMAN, Church School and Nursery 111 Everyone Welcome. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 187 Huron St. W.. Exeter Suodoy, March $ Pastor Kevin Rutledge. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 o.m. Morning Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesdby. 7 p.m. Family Night Everyone Welcome PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 94 Andrew Street North Exeter REV. JOHN OBEDA Pastor Sunday, March 8 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 10:30 o.m. Worship Service Thursday evening 7:30 p.m. Lenten Service Everyone Welcome 1 EXETER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Sunday, March 8 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour 6:00 p.m. Communion Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Study All Services held at Usborne Central School Huron St. East Everyone Welcome EXETER PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Hwy. 4 South Sunday, March 8 10:00 a.m 'Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Service 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday night 7:00 p.m. Family Night Programs for all ager Nursery available for all services Everyone wekome BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Huron Street East. Exeter Minister REV. HENRY VAN ESSEN Sunday, March 8 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship Come and Worship with us CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INTERIM MODERATOR REV WILLIAM MILNE Organist Mr. David Dougall Sunday, March 8 10:00 0..m. Morning Service Everyone Welcome ZION --LUTHERAN-CHURCH Dashwood Vicar LARRY STOJKOVIC - Sunday, March 8 9:30 o.m. Congregation Christian Education 11:00 Worship Service Ash Wednesday Service March 4, 8 p.m. Weekly Lenten Service Wednesday 8 p.m. Everyone Welcome EXETER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Main St. North Sunday. March 8 10:00 a.m. - Worship Sunday School • (Preschoolers) 2:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Available Everyone Welcome Listen to The Back to God Hou( CKNX Dial 920 -10:30 am Television • Faith 20 - Global 6 (cable 31 EXETER UNITED CHU P Corner of James and Ani' ,,,, , sf Minister: The Rev. Richard w Howley Staff Associate. Mrs. Bev Robin- ' •" Organist and Choirmaster Mr. Robert Cameron First Sunday 1 tint Sunday March ( 11:00 o.m Mori .n J Worship with The Rev. Richard v: Howley Sermon: 'Faith In the First Person' (1) Go To The Devil 11:00 a.m. Sunday Church School Courtesy Cor for March Mr. William Mickle 235.2483 Nursery Facilities Available EVERYONE WELCOME CARDS OF THANKS — COTTLE —1 would like to sincerely thank my friends, neighbours and relatives for the cards, gifts, flowers; visits and prayers while I was in hospital and since coming home. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Speeiafff thanks to Dr. Gans and Dr. Yrizpe and the nurses at both South Huron and University Hospitals. 9* . Lauretta GINGERICH — We would like to thank all our friends and relatives for their cards. gifts, best wishes and especially the gift from the church grog!). 9 Roy and Clare HEYWOOD — The family of the late Wesley Heywood of Hensall wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the flowers, charitable donations and messages of sympathy. Special thanks to Dr. Gans, South Huron Hospital, nurses. Rev. H. Van Essen, and ladies of Bethel Church, Exeter and the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. Your kindess and thoughtfulness will always be remembered. 9c Vera, Lilly, Aeta and Iva HICKS — To my Exeter friends, area friends; and former pupils I wish to ex- press sincere gratitude for your many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness. They helped me to get initiated into my first ex- perience of being a hospital patient. Yon helped me learn more in a few weeks than 1`had learned in my eighty plus years. I thank all of you. My thanks also to the kit- chen staff who seemed to work like a clock to get so much tasty food on so many trays and delivered to so many patients in good time. Then there are the numerous hospital workers who keep things running so smoothly. You all deserve red stars for proficiency. Ikeep up the good work and God bless every one of you. 9c Sincerely, Verna M. Hicks McLAREN - Thanks to family, friends and neighbours for all expressions of love shown while in hospital and since coming home, also remembrances for our anniver- sary. God reward you all. 9* . Keith and Ruth ROHDE We would like to thank "the gang" for the surprise 15th anniversary party. It sure was a surprise. 9c Doug and Judy TAYLOR — Sincere thanks to my family for the open house held on the occasion of my 90th birthday. Special thanks to my friends neighbours and relatives for the many cards of good wishes and visits - which made the day a happy one that will always be treasured. 9* Christine MEMORIAM— BELL ORIAM IN MEMORIAM— BELL — In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather William J. F. ( Bill r Bell, who passed away last year, March 8, 1986. They say memories are golden Well, maybe that's true, But we never wanted memories We only wanted you. You never said good-bye to us Perhaps that's just as well We never could have said good-bye To one we loved ,so well. We miss you in so many.ways We miss the things you used to say And wheq qicl times we do recall. It's then-weltniss ypu most of all. Sadly missed.and remembered often by Don. Jack Elaine and families. 6' TAYQ)R — In loving memory of a dear mother; grandmother and sister, Verda Taylor, who passed away six years ago March 7. 1981. This day is remembered and quietly.kept, No -words are needed we will never forget, Deep in our hearts you will always stay. . Love and remembered every day. Remembered always by daughters - John and Jeanette Ovens, Richard, Jean, Philip and John Weber and sister Ena Ford. • • - 9c WILKINSON In loving memory of a dear - mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great -great- grandmother Irene E. Wilkinson, who' passed away March 2. 1986. We are sad within our memory. Lonely are our hearts today, For the one we loved so dearly. Has forever been called away. - Always missed by all of her family. 9c WILKINSON — In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Irene, who passed away 1 year ago, March 2, 1986. Nothing but memories as we journey on. Longing for a smile from a loved one gone; Sometimes an old-fashioned song Brings us a thought of you; Sometimes a flower as we pass along, Or a sky that is azure blue; Or a silver lining in the clouds. When the sun is peeping through. As we journey towards life's 'sunset - Mourning she who went before, Faith keeps saying, "You'll be with her. When you reach the other shore." Nothing but memories as we journey on Longing for a smile from a loved one gone; :.None knows the depths of our deep regret But we remember wlien others forget. - God Bless you mom, you were one.of the _ best. - Very sadly missed and always remembered by your husband Richard, and family George, Linda, Tammy and Jennifer. 9*. BELL — In loving memory of a dear hus- ; L i b ra ry hosts band, William J. F. ( Bill) Bell, who pass- ed away 1 year ago. March 8, 1986.'Scatterbrain' Beautiful memories are all f have left, Of a wonderful husband 1 will never forget, I shared with you many happy days, I miss you in a million ways. We shared our love, our hopes, our tears. Thank you Bill for those happy years. I lived in hope, I prayed in vain, That God would make you well again. He took your hand, we had to part. Ile eased your pain but broke my heart. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Dorothy. 9* HODGINS — In loving memory of my hus- band Roy. who passed away 9 years ago, March 8, 1978. Time slips by, but memories stay Quietly remembered every day. 9c Doris JOHNS — In loving memory of a dear hus- band Lewis Johns who passed away March 6, 1976. Love's greatest gift - Remembrance In life loved and honoured. In death remembered. To live in the hearts of those we leave • behind. Is not to die. Lovingly remembered by his wife Ina and family and grandchildren. 9* MARTENE In loving memory of our beloved son Michael James, who passed away five years ago. March 5, 1982. Silent memories keep you near, ' As time unfolds another year. No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you're always there Sadly missed by Mom, Dad and sist( • Elisha. RUSSELL — In loving memory ( it and e husband and father William Homer who ,�. passed-away-la-yearsago..March 2, 1977. Toothpaste Genie" He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold. And to those who knew and loved him His memory will never grow cold. Lovingly remembered and still missed by wife Carrie, daughter Jane and son Bill and Linda, grandchildren Jayden and Tristalyn. 9' The whole family is invited to your public library to enjoy Cascade Theatre's production of "That Scat- terbrain Rooky". Bernice Thurman Hunter's. novel, "That Scatterbrain Rooky", about a ten year old girl growing up in Toron- to in the Thirties, has come to mean as much to the adults who read it as to the children. The story of Beatrice Thompson or "Rooky", follows the Thompson family through the finan- cial and emotional challenges of the Depression. Cascade Theatre's pro- duction of this novel explores, with the audience, the life of this spunky young girl and her family, at a time when things were known as hard. Sponsored by the Huron County Public Library, with the assistance of the Outreach Ontario program of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. and Ontario Arts Council, Cascade Theatre will perfom at the Kirkton Branch Library on Thursday; March 19, 1987, at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $1.00 per person. The Cascade Theatre Company, formed in 1983. has performed to over 35.000 school age children through -out Eastern Canada. It has presented - . idian novels adapted for the stage as Gordon Korman's "This Can't Be Happening at MacDonald Hall" Frances Duncan's "Th `xx Wh a f ' �Cloing Read this page to find out 1 BINGO — Every Tuesday evening at Vanastra Centre, RR 5 Clinton. 8 p.m. First regular card $1.00, 15 regular games of $20 each, 3 share the wealth. Jack Pot $200 must go. Admission restricted to 16. years and over. 32tfnc SUPPER --- O.E.S. Exeter Chapter no. 222 Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper, Exeter Masonic Hall, William Street North, Satur- day. March 28, 5.7 p.m. Adults $6.50, 12 and undt 113.00, 4 and under free. Advance li kc is only available from Image naners. Exeter and Grand Bend; Na- tal frust; EMA Foods; Dinney Fur- , Hopper Hockey Furniture: ('; ed,lon 234.6221; Dashwood 237-3450: 1'ensall262.2103. 8-12c 4()N COUNTY HEALTH UNIT — in- ttt•s you to attend the Child Health Clinic held at the Health Unit Office, South Huron I lospital, Exeter on Monday. March 9, 1987 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for: I) Health Surveillance, 2) Anaemia Screening, 3) Immunization, 41 Hearing Screening, 5) Vision Screening. Adult immunization will also be offered at this clinic. 9c WORLD DAY OF PRAYER — March 6 at Caven Presbyterian Church. Nursery - Courtesy Car 2'35.2266. Everyone welcome. Come and Rejoice. 9c BINGO — Thursday, March 12, Crediton Hall 7:30 p.m. Admission restricted to 16 years and over. Dance - Saturday,March 21 in Exeter 8 p.m. -1 a.m. Music by "Traces". Admission 16.00 per person. Lunch provided. For Bingo -Dance info call 235.1550, 237-3766. Above events sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8480, Mount Carmel and Exeter area. . 9,1Oc 1 A COLOURING ASSIGNMENT — Jackie Dougall and Melissa O'Brien are busily engaged with their crayons at the Sunshine Kids Nursery School, Thursday morning. , T -A photo Survey shows need in education system Communication strengths and mediate reporting of concerns to needs in the public education system parents, bus discipline, more frequent in the county have been identified in ..newsletters, evening' interviews, a survey. Parents, taxpayers and . more newspaper coverage and more staff of the Huron County Board of information from the school board. Education took part in the survey As well, some form of home and questionnaire that was conducted_ t his: school association ( PTA) was iden- fall. [Hied 'as a major strength in the Presented by the Board of Educa-- - schools that have such an association tion's communications committee and a main need in those that don't the survey was conducted to assist the have such a group. Likewise, while committee in its mandate to improve emergency telephone systems and communication within the school school handbooks were recognized as system. needs from some of the parents The survey results represented a respondents, while others identified cross section of views from them as communication strengths in throughout the county. including the their schools. 24 elementary and six • secondary Board of education staff members schools in the system. Some 186 noted that newsletters were a parents took part in the survey. along strength of the parent communication with 63 staff members and a small system:As well, the need for more number of non -parent taxpayers. newsletters was identified. - More than 60 percent of the parents Staff identified other strengths as and 69 percent of the staff saw school open-door policy. the volunteer pro - newsletters as the. best communica- gram, yearbooks. telephone contact, tion tool available within the system. and the emergency system. Parents who answered the survey -The staffsurvey results called for also gave high ratings to staff more media coverage. assurance that availability,- open • house events, newsletters reach the home, more life skills and sex education- courses, more parent -teacher contact. development of a home and school association, and workshops for parents on curriculum. Non -parent taxpayers saw newspaper articles as the best com- munication strength available to .them. The major need identified by this group was a perception that too much money. was -being spent on education. The Huron County Board of Educa- tion communications committee is currently studying the survey results. The committee is also actively in- volved in organizing a Professional Development Day on May 4 for all staff members of the Huron -County Board of Education. The ambitious event will highlight communications in the education system and the' survey results will be incorporated in to planning workshops for this. teacher -parent interviews—and telephone contact. Among the other strengths that they identified were weekly classroom newsletters, the volunteers, the emergency telephone system, school handbooks, teacher reports, newspaper coverage, report cards, pre-school story hour and special events. The list of strengths identified by the parents indicated areas where parents are involved in the day-to-day activities in the school, either direct- ly through their children or through the teacher. Weekly classroom newsletters, for instance, are used in many schools to keep parents up-to- date on the events and curriculum that is being studied on a regular basis. Another strength, the adult volunteer program, allows parents to, be directly involved by working in the classroom. Telephone contact was also noted as an important aspect of good com- munication between home and school. - As well, the emergency telephone system has been developed in many schools with a safe home program organized by local Block Parent groups. This em • rgency system has been set up to enure that all children not in attendhnceat school may lx. ac- counted for.`As well, many schools have a telephone procedure to notify —parents of -early school -closing tat- bus times or other changes to the regular schedule. Among the needs identified by the parents, one-quarter of those surveyed recognized the need for more regular monthly and bi-monthly reporting, as well, many saw the need to have curriculum content available for parents. Other needs included imolai— - SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: — meeting. Tuesday, March 10.2 o'clock. Mr. Don Currell. Administrator will con- duct a walking tour of the Hospital. Everyone welcome. 10* ST. PATRICK'S DAY EUCHRE PARTY — March 17, 8 p.m. Old Town Hall Auditoriam 8- p.m. Ladies bring lunch, please. Prizes. 1100 admittance. 9,10c CROMARTY STRAWBERRY SUPPER — will be held June 17, 1987. 9c HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNI'T — in- vites you to attend the Expectant Parent Education Classes being held South Huron Hospital, Auxiliary Room, Exeter. Ontario commencing Mooday. March 23, 1987. The next series of classes win begin the week of September 7. 1987. Please pre -register. by calling the HealthUnit office at 235-1014. 9-11c STORY HOUR — with Bible stories. ac- tivities and refreshments for children 3-5. Begins Wednesday. March 25 from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. at Exeter Christian Reformed Church. Call Carol Anne at 235-0219 for in- fo. 9.11c COFFEE BREAK — An interfaith Bible Study for everyone begins Wednesday, March 25 from 10:00 - 11:15 at Exeter Christian Reformed Church. Child care provided. Call Marg at 235-0137 for info. 9-I lc SINGLES DANCE — Saturday, March 7 at the Victorian Inn, Stratford. Dancing 9-, , to Nitewatch. 9c BeGRE — at Mount Carmel School Gym. Sunday, March 8 and 22. 8 p.m. Lunch provided. 9* FREE RIDE Candace Schilbe (left) and Becky Kirk get a toboggan ride from R.J. Milne while Jeff Kirk runs to catch up during Winter Fun Day at Zurich Public School. E New!! Children 's Cassettes COME IN AND SEE OUR DISPLAY * Raffi * Educational Adventures * Walt Disney * Robert Munsch * Sharon, Lois 8 Bram etc. at Imes - • dvocate 1.W*. (.,r... Mn. on, 424 Main St. Exeter i