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Times-Advocate, 1987-11-04, Page 9EASTERN STAR EXECUTIVE INSTALLED "OOP' new execut`ve of the Exeter Eastern Star Lodge was installed recently. Back, left, Dan Traquoir, Murray Keys, Joon Keys, Laura Flewelling, Sharon Miller, Bill Schade, Worthy Matron Donna Webster, Worthy Patron Don Webster, Anne Schade, Jean Easton and Cecil Moody. London Area WI holds 73rd Annual Sharing and Caring was the theme of the 73rd Annual Convention of the London Area Women's Institute held October 15 and 16 at Sl. Marys Com- munity ('entre. In attendace were 291 on Thursday and 228 on Friday. Guest speaker at the 'Thursday evening banquet. Ala jor Paul Murray told of the work of the Salvation Ar- mv to help the homeless. Ile stated that most of the homeless ace under 25 years of age and that homeless women and children as well as men are on the increase in Canada. In April of this year ,100,000 were homeless m Canada. Poverty is a worldwide problem and 1987 has been designated-tnternational Year of Shelter fothe Homeless. The London Area Women's In- stitute presented the Maryn Party scholarships to three young people - ('atherine. Sutherland of Middlesex County and' Susan Moodie and !leather Gillett both of Oxford Coun- ty. All three girls are currently pur- suing university degrees, Catherine in Science, Susan in nursing and Heather in Child Care. A 90th Anniversary Scholarship was given to Mary Alice Roth a Women's Institute member who is working on her B.A. in Education. Margaret 11unro, president of the Federated Women's Institutes of On- tario reported on her activites as president Lira Ryan will replace ,Joyce Canning as co-ordinator of Rural Organizations at Guelph until the -winter of 1988 while Mrs. Canning works with. Agriculture in the classroom. A Leadership Develop- ment Seminar will be held in Kingston May 1:3-15 for Public 'Relations Of- ficers or Program ('o-ordinators. The theme is to be "Pollution Probe". The Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 1988 Conventions will be held in Newfoundland on June 23-27. Ontario will send 150 delegates. The Women's Institutes of Ontario have donated 550.000 to the Universi- ty of Guelph to help with the construc- tion of a Nutrition Laboratory there. Mrs. Munro also spoke of visiting with the wornerrof China. The Chinese women wondered why there would be divorce in Canada when couples are allowed to choose their own mates. Conveners Muriel Lewis, Jean Roberts, Dorothy Dobbie, Joyce Morgan and Lois Elliott reported how Caring and Sharing fits into the various topic areas. Three resolutions brought before the general assembly, one on transportation needs of rural disabl- ed, one on'specific equipment needs of disabled adults and the third on testing immigrants for AiDS, were sustained at the Area Level. • Perth County presented a comical skit on A Day in the Lite of four rural women. The Election of Officers was con- ducted by the Ontario President Mrs. Margaret Munro. New Provincial Board Directors and Alternate Board Directors for both Subdivisions 21 and 22 were elected. Mrs. John Richardson, RR 4 St. • Marys was named president. Mrs. Bruce Simplon. RR 1 Exeter is assis- tant public relations officer, Mrs. !tarry Dougall RK 3 Exeter is a pro- vincial board director and an alter- nate is :Mrs. Grace Drummond. Exeter. Education theme of Hurondale I Education was the theme for the uclolx'r Hurondale Women's Institute meeting held in the Usborne School Library. • Mrs tonna Webster. who leaches EXETER II 4-H Exeter Ii had their fifth meeting on October 28 at Aic('arter's. Airs. Brock discussed salad making. She made mayonnaise and french dressing. We were shown how to start alfalla sprouts and each given some to tr'y oiir luck. \irs. McCarter discussed fruit salads and showed us some vegetable garnishes. She unmoulded a vegetable salad and a fruit salad which We all tasted. - Our last meeting is November - at iM p.m. at Mc('arters for a dessert party. Each member is to bring a friend. - Press reporter - Cheryl McCarter Cookies • a senior special class at S.H.D. Ifigh School. was introduced t)v Gladys Richardson. She showed slides of her pupils at scha)l and gave us an insight into What this class means to her young people and their teacher_ She was thanked by June Stewart. Matthew Godbolt delighted us with vocal solos accompanied by his father. They were thanked by Marian Dougall. Gladys Richardson. convener of the Education and Cultural Activities, read two 1lallowe'enpoenms. The roll call. answered by: 'A 1)ook 1 read recently and name the author'. revealed diverse interests. President. Erma Keller conducted the business A donation Was made to the South lfnron Hospital. Rep. ' - f the convene on held at St. Marys were given by .nu)(' •SteWart and Olive flicks and of the rally at Londesboro by Marion Porter. Margaret Strang thanked the member: for cards and best wishes ::crit on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding .anniversary. Ila -Love gave the emergency report. We were sorry to learn that Edith Love is in the hospital. We hope for a speedy recovery. The November meeting \vill also be the Christmas meeting and -is to be held November 25 at Usborne Central Library. Each member is to bring a guest and a small gift for herself and for her friend. • M • /+1 • Make Those Melt In Your Mouth Christmas Cookies Flour All purpose 10 kg. 7.99 Pastry, cake, rice, rye, whole wheat, bread Sugar Golden Yellow 1.99 2kg. Dark Brown (Fruit Sugar) Excellent for shortbread Bakers Semi -Sweet $2.25 235 gr. -I'opeltes for Decorating mouth watering cookies Fresh farm eggs and butter much much more t: Mon. -Sat, 9 - 5:30 Closed Sunday erg°�. � N tams •• vow MI � bet yawl!,ti�ti Z r Nen s-%% 49/ • • • 6- REFORMED CHURCH BAZAAR - Bea Uyl, Norma Knip and Audrey Boersma display some of the baking at Saturday's bazaar -sponsored by the Christian Reformed Church. T -A photo BAZAAR CUSTOMER Els Rooseboom at the right makes a pur- chase from Anne Mulder and Alice De Weerd of the Christian Reform- ed Church bazaar, Saturday. T -A photo Unisex 9,C Q, Hair Design 7 James St. (formerly Beth's Hairstyling) Directly behind Fincher's Ned:, 9 - 6; Thurs. 9 - 8 p.m. Fri. 9 - 6; Sat. 9 - 1 Opening Specials Sale through to Thursday, November 12 • Perms Reg. $35.00 .... $25.00 • Hair Cut and blow dry Reg. $13.00 .... $ 10.00 "We welcome former and new customers" FREE facial by appointment Thurs., Nov. 5 and Friday Nov. 6 • Prop. Joyce Mayer, Exeter 235-2320 Conference Mrs. Joan Spittal, chairman of the planning committee for the con- ference "Chapter Two: New Direc- tions" has announced the six workshop topics which will be offered at the conference to be held at Huron - view Thursday, November 12.. The topics, which were selected by the Huron County Community Ser- vices Council, include.youth services, employment, housing, transportation, mental- health and information ser- vices. The Council is pleased with the high quality of the panelists who have been selected for each workshop to act as resource people to provide ad- vice and guidance Spittal, who is a social worker at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, said: "One of the Council's goals is to have those attending the conference'participate in the develop- ment of action plans to solve some of the problems and needs identified. Participants will be invited to help set the wheels in motion." Workshops are being scheduled so that each participant at the con- ference will be able to attend three workshops of their choice. Par- ticipants are being asked,to indicate on their advance registration forms which workshops they wish to attend. The deadline for registering for the conference is October 23, 1987. The registration fee of $15 includes all activities, lunch and coffee breaks. Persons who have special. needs for funding, attendant care or an inter- preter in order to attend this con- ference should contact either Jean Young or Bev Brown at 357-3222 or 1-800-265-3039. Spittal has received word from Graham DeVeber, Regional Director of the Canadian Hearing Society, that • he will sign/interpret the opening remarks at the conference for the hearing impaired. The Iluron County Social Services Council, who is sponsoring this con- ference, want it known that the con- ference is open to all members of the public. If you would like more infor- mation or a brochure, please call ,Joan Spittal at 524-8323 or Bev Brown at 357-3222. In the event of a postal strike please register by telephone by calling either of the above numbers. 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Featuring: Children's Wear _ Ceramics, Crafts and Cabbage Patch corner At Sylvia Smale's Home Con. 9, Hay Township Between Hwy. 83 and Hwy. 84 3 1 Paas otz deo Aia aea>' emaoc ss)c c+c Oa: as t tNo ;sea oo po taea cap 'NO cap shot oc asaasso • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Willl:IM':A44: . • • • • • 20% OFF ALL FABRIC 17001141b FABRICS 3EXETER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • z • • • • • • • • • • • • HOWTOSAVE ON YOUR WINTER HEATING BILLS. HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO. Set back your thermostat Use less heat if you can and set the thermo- stat back when you go to bed at night or when you're away from home for a while. You'll still get a good night's sleep and dream of the savings you'll be making: , Insulate Insulation saves energy and money, Check your attic and make sure that all windows and doors are well weather-stripped to eliminate heat leaks. This will also stop cold drafts - making you more comfortable. Pre -heat check Before the heating season, have your heating system ser- viced and new filters installed. HERE'S WHAT WE CAN DO FORYOU. Consider electric heat as a replacement for your old furnace. The electric heat pump The electric heat pump is highly efficient and a real energy miser. And there's an added bonus, it cools your house in summer. It's one of the most econom- ical ways to heat and cool any home. The electric furnace You may also consider the electric furnace. It's compact, economical and provides gentle, even warmth .. and you may be able to use your existing duct work with only minor modifications. There are many electric heating systems available to suit all kinds of houses. Give us a call and we'll be glad to provide advice and help you find a contractor. EXETER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 379 Main St. S., Exeter Ontario NOM 150 235-1350 M.A. Green, Chairman H. DeVries, Commissioner H.L. Davis, Manager B.F. Shaw, Commissioner