Times Advocate, 1991-09-25, Page 31Times -Advocate, September 25, 1991
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Life at
its best
By Rev. Jeannie Udall
Where's the beef?
The Exeter Fair is a fun and exciting time for both young and old
alike. Each year the Fair Board chooses a Special Theme. The idea is to
educate, enlighten, promote, and to perpetuate the wisdom of rural agri-
culture.
This year we learned just a little more about the cattle business. Beef
is a complex and regionally unique subject. I still laugh when I think of
my Uncle Wee's experience.
Uncle Wee was a butcher in Amprior. While visiting New York, he
asked the local shopkeeper for a 'wing' steak. This stranger looked at
him and said, "Well, now you must be from the Ottawa Valley."
When asked how he could know such a thing, the man replied,
"That's the only place where they have flying cows!"
Knowledge and wisdom are very different things. We may have a
better knowledge of beef, having been informed by this week's fair, but
wisdom is not so easily attained.
According to the Doubleday Dictionary, 'knowledge' is information
acquired through study or experience. 'Wisdom' is the ability to discern
what is true or right and to make sound judgement based on such dis-
cernment.
For many, wisdom ultimately means an appreciation of God. Or in
biblical terminology, 'fear of God'. Its a misleading term. In this case,
'fear' represents awe, wonder. an acknowledgement and appreciation of
There is a story called "The Little Fish. A small ocean fish asks an
older and more experienced ocean fish, "Where can I find this thing
they call the Ocean? I've searched everywhere to no avail."
When told he was already swimming in the Ocean, the little fish re-
plied, "Oh this? This is only water. I'm searching for the Ocean!"
This, often times, represents our approach to God. We search every-
where for God; on the mountain peaks, in the heart of the desert, in the
silence of monasteries, in the slums of the poor. But to no avail.
In many ways, God is hidden. Wisdom; truth; the heart of reality -
whatever language you choose to use - is in some way hidden from us.
And yet, even a child can discover it.
You see, the wisdom that comes from God is hidden in the ordinary
and everyday. And so it is not so much hidden as it is all around us,
displaying itself to us at every moment of our lives.
Too often we have searched for wisdom in information. But as our
technological ability becomes more and more complex, we begin to re-
alize there is a mysterious wisdom needed beyond information.
With our vast nuclear weaponry expertise, we now know to ask,
"What is our information to be used for?" Whatever else the wisdom of
Godis- itismoral!
Isaac Rabi, the 1944 Nobel Prize winner in physics, would ask his
Harvard students when they brought him a project, "Will it bring you
nearer to God?"
Unfortunately, our culture, in recent years, has lost a sense of the re-
ality of the moral. Morality has come to be regarded as a kind of option
for some of whose taste it is.
As our world evolves; as issues become more and more complex; as
we come to grips with the seemingly unlimited ability of the human
mind,we are beginning to recover a sense of the moral quality of the
wisdom of God.
In all walks of faith, the message seems to be the same. True wisdom
about life is in realizing that authority and responsibility are to be seen
in terms of serving others.
We are a people of faith, called to reverence the goodness of life. A
guiding question, offered to help you see the wisdom of God, hiddenin.
yyour everydayIife: In all that you offer to your 'World, does it ?etve to
bring people nearer* God? - - t .0) " .`I-' t!r. tuc,(l sb,f .
Grand Cove
show raises
$1,020
By Roberta Walker
GRAND BEND - The public got
a chance to see this year's outstand-
ing performance, "Encore, Broad-
way" presented by the Grand Cove
Players. Both performances on Sep-
tember 16 and 17 were a sellout at
the Grand Bend Legion, and audi-
ences were enthusiastic about the
production. This was the 13th year
Grand Cove has presented a variety
show.
Tuesday evening, the cast offered
a benefit performance, with pro-
ceeds going toward the Grand Bend
Library Fund. Deputy -Reeve Shir-
ley Mitchell was presented with a
check for $1,020 after the final per-
formance, and she thanked the resi-
dents of Grand Cove Estates, on be-
half of the Library Board.
Fred Struckett was the director/
producer of this year's tribute to
Broadway, which included num-
bers from those great musicals
'Oklahoma", "Sound of Music",
"Oliver", "south Pacific", "Guys
and Dolls", "Cats", "Music Man"
and "My Fair Lady". Al Hargreaves
and John Lister took turns as MC,
keeping up a steady stream of fun-
ny=patter g_t Jrbanges.== , ,•-
Helen Stewart and Fred Stuckert
got everyone's vote as the sexiest
couple in Top Hats, high -kicking to
"New York, New York". Helen
Stewart appeared in several dance
numbers, including a real show -
stopper "The Gumby Cat" from
"Cats."
Most of the vocal numbers were
lip-synched to recordings, and very
well done too, but a few soloists
revealed their own talents. Anne
Didier gave a beautiful rendition
of "Mem'ries" from "Cats' and
Dorothy White sang that lovely
tune, "Goodnight, My Someone"
from "Music Man". the Huro-
naires men's group sang a selec-
tions of barbership quartet classics
in fine style.
Annie Lytle, C.W. Perry and
Chuck Wilson delighted the audi-
ence with country and western
music, on keyboard, guitar: mouth
organ and fiddle. The Cove Squabs
Dancers were'excellent in a won-
derful 'dei onstration- of precision
dancing.
Registeij for 4-11 in Varna
VARNA - The next 4-H session,
Milk Makes It Better, will be held
Monday, September 30 in the Var-
na Church basement at 7 p.m. Any-
one that is 10 before January 1,
1991 is welcome. If interested, con-
tacts are Janet Webster 233-3353,
Joan Beierling 233-7443 and Lor-
raine Taylor 482-9976. There will
be a limited number of,registra-
tions.
School Division
fair results continued
from phage 30
Environmental studies
Grade 5: Jesse Bergman, Mau Sirnp-
son (EPS), Ran Watson, Michelle
McNeilly (EPS); Grade 6: Amy Deer-
ing, Angie Pickering (SC), Tia Schultz,
Jill Russell (SC), Julie Darling, Amber
Oakes (EPS); Grade 7,8: Cathy Wagner
(SC), Amanda Weigand (SC), Melanie
Neil (SC).
Creative Writing
Grade 1: Open selection - Amanda
Wuerth (EPS), Mary Gregus (PB), Ka-
tie Schultz (EPS), Chris VsnEsbroeck
(PB); Grade 2Open selection - Gina
Fragiskatos (EPS), Jeff Beaver (EPS),
Michael Dietrich (PB), Ashley Nixon
(EPS);
Grade 3: Open selection - Miranda
Case (SC),_Shanna Vandersleen (EPS),
Melissa Prout (U), Joe' Gardiner (U);
Grade 4: "Adventure In" - Sandra
Steele (PB);
Grade 5: "A Tall Tale" - Jason
Brown (SC), Christine Pertachy (SC),
Mary Atm Grotentrsast (SC), Samantha
Edwards C); Grade 6: "A Frightening
Experience" - Jayne Ballantyne (U),
Jennifer Westlake (U), Sara Szabo (U),
Jo -Dee Rowe (1J); Grade 7: "My Opin-
ion On .." - Bridget Bradford (U).
Penmanship
Oracle 1: "Mix a Pancake" - Tommy
Cooper (EPS), Natalie Kerslake (U),
Jeff Morley (U). Kristy Bray (U);
Oracle 2: "Slip �am
eua(EPs). Ryan (PS),KyleF
Far-
well
(EPS), Bradley VanBakel (EPS);
Grade 3: Otherwise - Barry Parsons
(13), Dawn Morley (UN, Lisa Amoid
jMcCur
dY ) Sarah McCann (MC);
Grade 4: Little Elf - Kerri-Lynn
Hartman (MC). Minzi Lam (EPS), Lau-
ra Cooper (EPS), Meaghan Straw
(EPS);
Grade 5: "When TUN Ate the Chili" -
Darryl Romphf (MC), Kristle Gallagh-
er (SC), Lisa Hodge (MC), UmgChau
(EPS); Grade 6: Roads - Tracy Taylor
((U), JayneBaglan (U), Shawna
Rowe Jeff Inch (SC);•
Grade : Own selection - Kelli Regi-
er (N), Bridget Bradford (U), Adam
Herr (11), Brad Hoogenboom (11);
Grade 8 Own selection - Danielle Min-
ers (U), Tracy Mason (SC), Pamela Ed-
wards (McCurdy), Julie Kerkira (PB).
Thursday, October 3 the Youth
Group (10-13 years) will begin
again in Brucefield United Church
at 7 p.m. Rev. G. Phillips and Rev.
Don Robinson would appreciate
any help in leadership that anyone
could supply. If anyone can help
please let them know.
On Thursday, October 3, Vama
U.C.W. will meet.
Personals
Happy 85th Birthday to Wilfred
Chuter. Wilfred's Birthday was cel-
ebrated Saturday with a surprise
birthday party at Eric and Sharon's
with 43 family members in atten-
dance.
Happy birthday also to Emely
Coultis on Saturday.
Ron and Joyce Taylor, Bill and
Millie Lobb and Don and Marilyn
Forbes attended the Plowing Match
last week and were very impressed
with all the exhibits.
A Mock Wedding was held at the
Bridal Shower held in honour of
Laura Roy Monday night.
Mary Ellen Webster, the organist,
alerie and Heather Laurie and
Kim Taylor the soloists singing
"She'll Be Coming Around the
Mountain" Wedding Bells to the
rhythm of Jingle Belts etc. while
guests June Webster, Mary Ches-
sell, Helen Taylor, Ruth Johnston,
and Eleanor McAsh were being
ushered in by the ushers. Krista
McAsh as Doug Roy and Patricia
McAsh as Dennis Roy. The tearful
mother of the bride, Bonnie was
acted out by Joan McAsh and fa-
ther of the bride, Dave was acted
out by Laurie Broadfoot.
Bridesmaids_were_Heather Beier-
ling and Mary Coultis.
The blushing bride was played by
Dianne Peck and the proud groom
was played by Joan Beierling and
the minister was played by Marga-
ret Hayter.
Heather and Valerie led the
shower with a number of their
Highland Fling.
Carol Simons welcomed every-
one and read a poem. June Webster
read an address to Laura and Laura
was then the recipient of many
beautiful gifts.
Laura is marrying Mark Booge-
mans on October 12.
TOWNSHIP OF HAY
VILLAGE OF ZURICH
VILLAGE OF BAYFIELD
VILLAGE OF HENSALL
TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY
NOTICE Is hereby given to the Separate School Electors
from the School Division comprised of the above municipali-
ties, that in compliance with the Municipal Elections Act,
R.S.O. 1980, as amended, the period for NOMINATION is:
FROM 9 A.M.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1991
TO 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1991
at the office of the Clerk of the TOWNSHIP OF HAY, 14 Mill
St., Zurich, Ontarl5, during regular office hours, for the pur-
pose of nominating qualifying persons for the office of SEPA-
RATE SCHOOL TRUSTEE, one to be elected.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if there is an insufficient
number of candidates for this office, additional nominations
may be filed in the office of the HAY TOWNSHIP CLERK on
Wednesday, October 16, 1991 between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Janisse Zimmerman
Clerk and Returning officer
Township of Hay
The new student council at McCurdy Public School In Huron Park has begun its plans to spice
up the students' school year. From left are treasurer Khanxay Chantharath, assistant treasur-
er David Robinson, vice-president Lee Ann Foster, assistant secretary Michelle Cruikshank,
and secretary Chad Kenney. In front is president Tracy Smith. The council are already plan-
ning Pioneer Days and a Hallowe'en dance.
Grand Bend WI visit Pi.ry—
GRAND BEND - The ladies of
the Grand Bend Women's Institute
met on Thursday, September 19 at
the Visitor's Centre in the Pinery
Provincial Park.
Terry Crabe, Park Superinten-
dent, showed a slide presentation
called "Pattems", depicting the
beauty of the park in scenes, leaves,
flowers, birds, animals and plants.
He also informed the group about
interesting features of the Pinery,
which is rated as one of the best in
Ontario. Crabe reported that the
half million people who visit the
park annually are much more con-
scious and caring of the environ-
ment than they were a few years
ago. As a result, much less vandal-
ism occurs these days. He also de, -
scribed the two kinds of wildlife
found; those from "Rum and Spir-
its" nights and the natural flora and
fauna found in the park.
President Donna Loiritconducted
Golden G1i n_ ses
Blue Water Rest /Tome
ZURICH - The Crediton United
Chdreh Ladies hosted the Septem-
ber birthday party on Tuesday eve-
ning. An enjoyable program of or-
gan and piano music was provided
along with various other numbers.
Refreshments followed. Residents
having birthdays during the month
of September are Jessie Brock, Nel-
son Howe, Lavine Miller, and Es-
ther Salmon. Gifts were provided
courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary
Welcome back to Edwin Gascho
' and Norman Charette who have re-
turned from hospital. -
Tlie chapel service was conduct-
ed by Rev. Merlin Bender of the
eve Mennonite Church on
Thursday afternoon. Fr. Peter
Hayes also celebrated mass.
the business meeting. After every-
one recited the Institute Oath and
the Mary Stewart Collect, secretary
Doris Bestard read the minutes of
the previous meeting. Hilda White's
beautiful table runner, which was
created for the summer convention
in Milton, will be on display at the
Royal Winter Fair. It was decided
to order one dozen W.I. mugs to be
used as gifts for speakers. Plans
were finalized for the making of ap-
ple pies to go on sale on October
10.
The W.I. Area Convention is to
be held in Norwich on October 10.
The Huron County Rally is on
Monday, October 7 at the Seaforth
First Presbyterian Church.
A donation of $25 was also sent
to South Huron Hospital.
After the meeting was adjourned,
everyone enjoyed refreshments
served outside amid the surround-
ing beauties of nature.
TOWNSHIP OF HAY
NOTICE REGARDING NOMINATIONS
FOR -THE 1991 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the
Township of'Hsy in the Cbtinty of Huron that the period dur-
ing which Nomination Papers may be filed in the office of the
Clerk for the purpose of municipal elections will commence on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. and continue
during the normal office hours of the Clerk until the close of
Nominations on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1991 at 5:00 P.M.
Nominations will be received for the offices of:
Reeve
Deputy -Reeve
Councillors (3 to be elected)
If there is an insufficient number of candidates for any office,
additional nominations for the remaining vacancies in any
office may be filed in the office of the Clerk on Wednesday,
October 16, 1991 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00
P.M.
Janisse Zimmerman
Clerk and Returning Officer
Township o f Hay
14 Mill Street, Zurich, Ontario
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