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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-18, Page 27News from another Staffa Sy MRS J TEMPLEM AN Approximately 30 ladies from Cromarty Presbyterian Church and Hibbert United Church gathered in the Family Life Centre on Friday afternoon to celebrate the Iooth an- niversary of the Worlds Day of Prayer. Margaret Christie. Belly Lou Nor- ris and Lillian Douglas, chaired the tion following at the Seaforth Com - afternoon program with ladies trom .inunity Centre. both church participating in the ser. Christine and Adam Niter spent vice. Eight , ladies trom (libber! Unid delighted everyone with a message in song accompanied on the piano by Mary F. Dow. who -also ac- companied the hymns. Ruth Laing read the Scripture: taken from Luke 14. and Lillian Douglas, Peggy Kerslake and Rubor. ta Templeman, Cromarty presented a skit "A cause for Celebration". IhI►- bert's pastor Debbie 1lockslra. chaired the closing portion oI the pro - birthday gift from her husband, John 75th birthdays. Elliott. She will have the tijle of Doris Miller, Lillian Douglas and Steward of Staffa, a spokesman for Roberta 'Templeman, attended the the National Trust said, Perth South District executive Personals meeting Monday afternoon in Many from this community were Mitchell. guests at the Braecker-Pinta son Kip Daynard is among the Mitchell wedding in the Hibbert United Church District High School Glee Club on Saturday evening and the recep- .members, who flew to British Col- umbia on the weekend. where they are giving several concerts during the March break. I d and Barb Van.Roessel and Mike and Mary Jane Parsons. spent this past week holidaying in Florida. Cassandra Parsons spent the week with her grandparents. Gordon and Jean Parsons, Mitchell. Barb Templeman. Toronto_ spent the weekend with her family this past week With their grand mother. Doris Miller. while their parents, Ron and Gretta Miller. holidayed ir>'C'alifornia. - Hob, Bey. ('ar•rah. Cain and Cohen "'Templeman speDt the weekend in 'Toronto, where !fhb and Cain attend- ed the hockey ganie on Saturday night. . - Pat. Joanne and Matthew Donovan. Campbellville. spent the -weekend with John and Roberta Templeman gram. A social hour followed: with the -and family. Hibbert United Church ladies pro Salurrl,r� evening dinner guests riding the refreshments. frith Mike. Mar} .lane and Cassandra lnolhe�r Stant' sons. were. Jean and Gordon Par- sons, Stratford.John Luuwagie. Mit This item vas clipped from a paler iii British Columbia and will be of im shell. Pat. Joanne and Matthew terest to Staffs area residents. The Donovan, ('arnpbellt°ille and John and Roherla'1'empteman. The occasion tiny Scottish Island of Stahl Janne of tea►s • (assarnelra's second birthday! •the spectacular Fingal's Cove. has • L'('W !nevi". - The Marchmeeting of the 1tibbert United Church Women. held in the Family Life('enter•. began with a ser- vice centred about the feelings of (aobat Native peoples for the land. and their attitudes to their Maker and ' to each other. Elaine Colquhoun and Margaret Daynard told about conditions amongst the tribal Filipinos and the Ilfapuache Of ('hili. and all present been gryen to---National-11'rust-Tof tit ,rt-ihe shared a reading conipau.ng.rutturc•s. Scotland by its.owner in the United home of Craig and Peggy Kerslake • :Margaret Kemp welcomed Stales. the Trust announced. Sundae, when -family meniber•s everyone and conducted the day's .Ei aiaririr h;liiotl rntide the heque hr►i nnred t •arter and (;race Kerslake. business, minutes and cor- rter receiyinr! the Island as a 601h who rece•nll) both celebrated their resportdehce read by 1lelen F'e11. 1, v ANOTHER MAN IN MOTION Chris Daw of Strothroy was at McGillivray Central School recently to raise money for the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Tour. Above, Home and School president Nor- mo Wright makes the cheque presentation. T -A photo Chris Daw rolls into McGiflivray School :1s Rick Hansen rolled into Calgary. :Alberta. ('kris Daw. from Slralhroy. rolled into McGillivray Central School. For the next w► minutes stu(IerJts sat. listened and questioned him. Like Kick. Chris. too. is confin- ed to a wheelchair. Ile had been invited to the school to speak. ais part of an Ontario -wide !tome and School program. Mrs. Nor- ma Wright. president cif the Home and School. said that the -program was designed to make students more aware of how young people can become injured or disabled. to sup- port the Man in Motion 'Tour and to take pride in the accomplishments of the Canadians who have overcome handicaps. Chris is an accomplished wheel- chair athlete. Ile races competitive- ly and takes part iii other sports. Ile •is a qualified scuba -diver: he water skis. kayaks. parachutes and swims. During our discussion. we learned he is presently a student at Strathroy Best Interest 9' 4 % ' Guaranteed Investment Certificates • subject to change Gaiser•Kaeaie SCInsurance Brokers Inc Exeter Grand Bend 235-2420 238.8484 Clinton Hensoll Goderich 482-9747 262-2119 524.2118 District Collegiate institute. where he has already employed the school com- puter to modify his wheel chair. fie hopes to further his studies in Sports Psychology. or Physical Education at U13C or Western. over $100 was raised for the Man in Motion Tour. Ailsa Craig Speaker The Ailsa Craig Legion recently held their annual public speaking competition. In the junior division Eric Kowalchuk placed first, and after an impromptu speak -off. Meagan White placed second and Tanneke Blaauhoer. third. M1 these students attend McGillivray Central School. in the intermediate division. Julie DeVree r East Williams) placed first, Monica Hamann r East Williams) second and Jamie Eagleson I McGillivray r third. Annette Ross placed first in the senior division. She shared her ex- perience visiting the United Nations in New fork. ADAMS Heating & Cooling • Heating Systems of all types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation 2354187 133 Huron St. E., Exeter New!! Children's Cassettes COME IN AND SEE OUR DISPLAY Raffi ' Educational Adventures ' Walt Disney '' Robert Munsch ' Sharon, Lois & Bram etc. at Imes- dvocate Y...., \•,I, ~oft'. MIF••` 424 Main St. Exeter treasurer's report given by -Florence McPlSail. Mention was made al--thc Hibbert after service social time on March 22. the London ('onterence United Church 11'ornens :Annual and a Presbyterial special event in April. Joy Dearing reported for the supp- ly committee and the group decided . to gather a bale 01 used clothing this year. Also the "Pennies for Zaire.' fund is to be increased crud sent to headquarters. Atter a hymn sing members en- joyed a social lime over a dainty lunch prepared -by Debbie Hoekstra and Pat N1cKntnon. as::isted by Mary F' Dow." • CANCER CAN BE BEATEN Protect yourself against cancer in two ways: know the "Seven Steps to Health" and contribute generously to the Canadian Cancer Society, which through research and public education is working to prevent cancer. Times -Advocate.' March 18, 1987 Page 15A CRAIG LEGION SPEAKERS Jack Whitmore of the Ailsa Craig Legion is shown with winners in the recent Legion sponsored public speaking contest. From the left are Meagan White and Tonneke Blaaboer. McGillivray Central; Anita Ross. NMDHS: Julie DeVree and Monica Naumann, East Williams and Jamie Eagleson. McGillivray. Industries topic at Clandeboye WI Canadian Industries was the topic thanked the speaker and presented Koricina and Kim Amos: lur the March meeting of. the her ivith a small token of apprecia- The Wi grace was sung and lunch • ('landeboye Women's Institute held at tion. Lucille Blake read a poem entitl- . was served by conveners Irene Lynn - the home of Mrs. Pete Groenewegen. ed -*Don't Quit", During the business and Lucille Blake, assisted by the The roll call "Name a product pro- it was decided to have a "Dessert hostess. duced in. Canada that we use every Euchre" on April 14 to he held in St. " The St. James Church euchre -par-. day": was answered biten members James Church. Group .2 will be ty had nine tables in play Tuesday ... and there were three visitors. responsible to prepare the slat-enToff evening. Prize Nrnners were -high -- Guest speaker for theprogram was ficers for the April meeting Itelen-Mc Donald-and-Jack-G-ilinciur----=---- --- Dorolhy Griffin. from the London. The 4-11 Homemaking clubs have lone hands - Margaret Carter and Joe "Goodwill Industries". which.spon- been busy with their spring project Carter: low - Mary Meikle and Ger- sors a Sheltered Workshop and and - will hold their Achievement trude Hodgins: Special prizes - Bren- Rehabilitation ('entre for handicap- Night, April 15 at McGillivray Central da O'Neil and -Audrey Hodgins. ped adults. School. The leaders are Mary Anti Next party will he March 24. She told I he Ladies that over 200 men •rnd women with different kinds of handicaps. work at Goodwill. While Cromarty Scouts meet learning how to to goat! wgrkers, they are also earning wages. She told us how important. we, the public. are to Goodwill. All jobs at Goodwill are connected in some way; with the used clothing. Iurniture.'ap- plianc•es. books. toys and jewellery that you donate. Goodwill workers pick up._sort. repair. -.and sell. those articles. In January. February and Nlarch. donations slow down sa much that there isn't enough work to- keep everyone busy. So shirt Your spring house cleaning early ami please put your donations in the bright yellow Goodwill boxes found in most shopp- ing mall parking lots. '('here is one at "Edgew•ood" on the corner of no. 7 highway and Highbury Ave. Don't discard anything. she said.. 'let us sort_itin our warehouse. where nothing is discarded - Convener :'tggie Groenewegen. By MRS. ROBERT LAING The boy scout group committee met at the home •of the chairman. Bill Mahon. Wednesday night with eight present: Perth District annual meeting to he held .in the United leader. Bill Cameron is out of St. Marys hospital and recuperating at his home following -a bout of pneumonia. John 11'ilkinson and Jason. McCaughey wilt become the first Scouts from 1st Cromarty Troop to receive the Chief Scout Award ('hutch in Mitchell was announced when they complete the scout pro- Followingdiscussion-if was decided -Kram this spring that next year's scout banquet will - Monday evening about 20 members again take the form of a family pot of Cromarty Church met at the home luck dinner following the annual , of Larry and Alice Gardiner for .the church service. second cottage meeting conductedby . Margaret Schrader reported that the Rev. Robert Johnson. Discussion the Beavers had toured the fire hall centered around the strengths and and a dentist's office in Mitchell, and weaknesses of" the church and the- have hehave plans to visit the Mitchell Police hopes for its future. Station in April. tin the previous Monday a gathering Rhe, Cameron reported that the was held al John and Carol ,Ann Cubs making 1 .rb Kars and will Scott's. take to, "I to Mitch(.. on March 24 and Ron and Gretta 'Miller arrived to- the Kub Kar rally in Kirkton on home Tuesday after visiting Gretta's April 11. brother in California and holidaying 11'e are glad to report that Scout in Nevada. $1 BILLION SPECIAL CANADIAN GRAINS PROGFUW1. Yom Only Have Until March 31s1 to Act Recently, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announced the $1 Billion Special Canadian Grains Program. This will help farmers hurt by low world grain and oilseed prices caused by the trade war between the , European Community and the United States. Details are as follows: 1 Farmers who have ■ recently received a federal corn, soybean or winter wheat stabilization payment have had applications mailed to them. That form must be completed and returned by March 31st. 2 If you are a qualified ■ producer but haven't received an application form, pick one up from: • Offices of Members of Parliament • Feed mills • Farm Credit Corporation Offices, Agriculture Canada offices and research stations • Elevators 3 Eligible crops are: ■ wheat, barley, oats, rye, mixed grain, grain corn, soy- beans, canola, flax and sunflower seeds for crushing. Pedigreed seed, high moisture cornThtgrrmvjsture-barley-and-• farm fed grain (except silage) are also covered. For more information contact: The Administrator Special Canadian Grains Program Agriculture Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1J3 Phone (613) 957-7078 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31st, 1987. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a strong and vibrant part of our country's economy. The Special Canadian Grains Program is a part of that commitment. Government Gouvernement of Canada - du Canada Canada 1