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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-11-06, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, November 6, 1991 Ann Simmons (left), and Gregory McTaggert were ready for trick or treating during Thursday's Hallowe'en festivities at Tinker Tots Nursery School in Hensall. Presbyterial fall conference held By Jean E. Evans ATWOOD - "Co-operation and Friendship" was the theme of the Fall Conference of Stratford -Huron Presbyterial of the Women's Mis- sionary Society held recently at At- wood Presbyterian Church. Sixty- five members were in attendance and the conference opened with a hymn sing accompanied and led by Rev. Tim Purvis and his wife of At- wood. First vice-president, Robina Alexander of RR 4, Listowel, pre- sided and gave the call to worship. The morning devotions of the theme were led by members of the Britton Auxiliary of Listowel Pres- byterian Church. Rev. Rick Horst of St. Marys brought greetings from Stratford -Huron Presbytery and praised the members for the considerable work carried out by the Women's Missionary Church on behalf of the Session of the church, noting that the Women's Mission- ary Society had played a significant part in the Presbyterian witness in Atwood and arta`kif' 133 years. The remainder of the morning was spent in workshops under the leadership of Verna Willows, Strat- ford on Friendship and Service, Glenda Salter of Goderich on Adult Groups, Beth Nichol and Donna Mitchell of Atwood on Youth Groups and Jean Isbister of Strat- ford on the 1992 objective of Coun- cil and the division of the funds to be raised. The morning session closed with the singing of the hymn, We Praise Thee, 0 God, ac- companied by Grace Severt on the piano. The afternoon session com- menced with a hymn -sing led and accompanied by Mary Chapman. The devotions led by the Goderich Afternoon Auxiliary on the concept of friendship, began with a poem entitled "Strangers are Friends We Haven't Met" and concluded with the hymn "What a Friend We have in Jesus". Joyce Schalk of Atwood rendered a beautiful solo. The roll call was answered by telling how your grasp extends friendship. The offering was dedicated by Jean Ed- munds of Mitchell. Evelyn Murdock, Area Education Consultant for Hamilton -London Synod, introduced the 1991-92 mis- sion study on Japan, showing part of a video, Greater Than Our Num- bers, which is available from Jean Edmunds, Mitchell,, and suggesting additional resources that are availa- ble from the W.M.S. Bookroom. Legion Auxiliary meets EXETER - The Ladies Auxiliary to the R.E. Pooley Exeter Branch 167 Royal Canadian Legion held their regular meeting last Monday with 35 members present. President Marilyn Riley chaired the meeting. Kate Bierling won the mystery prize. Jayne Rowe was the recipient of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bursu- ary presented to a student at South Huron District High School. A $100 donation was made to Huron Day Centre for Homebound. Two cribbage teams have ad- vaned to District level to be Madeline Edwatds of Goderich, a commissioner to the last General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada held at Barrie in June, reported on her experiences and her impressions of it. Courtesy remarks were made by the Presby- terial president. Eleanor Stevenson of Cranbrook. The conference closed with the singing of the hymn "For the Fruits of His Creation" and the benediction was pronounced by Alexander. A time of fellowship followed with refreshments sertlsd by the auxiiiaikks b14liAiwsiod: United Church Women meet in Ailsa Craig AI LSA CRAIG - Sine: Thanks- giving was the theme for the Octo- ber meeting of the Ailsa Craig United Church Women, the wor- ship centre was decorated with flowers and vegetables. Mary Sutherland who prepared the worship service read a poem en- titled Burdens and gave a prayer. The program consisted of a video "The Pumpkin that wasn't a Squash". The message from the video was that we should accept that there are many differences in people and be thankful for them. Wilma McIntosh presided for the business meeting. Gertrude Rosser had sent many cards for Communi- ty Outreach Lena Stokes and her quilting committee are still busy quilting and they have a crib quilt ready to sell. They are also making Morning Glory quilt and are look- ing for volunteers to embroider the quilt blocks. The UCW will be making Christmas puddings in No- vember. McIntosh closed the meet- ing with a Benediction and Marga- ret Tweddle served a lunch. The UCW will meet again on Tuesday MavenfkoersP at, 7•3014Akl ;1 in the Sunday sehobl room: LampoonPuppettheatre launches season LONDON - Lampoon Puppet - theatre, one of Canada's foremost puppet co(npanies, opens The Grand's 91/'92 Theatre for Young Audiences Series with its award- winning show, "Clowning Around", beginning November 11. A limited number of performances will be presented in the McManus Studio. In "Clowning Around", two irre- sistibly funny puppet clowns per- form a variety of tricks previously attempted only by real circus clowns. Such feats as stilt -walking, plate balancing and even a death - defying cannonball act arc executed with sophisticated flair to the ac- companiment of Dutch street organ music. "Clowning Around", which launched Lampoon's successful ca- reer more than 18 years ago, uses a simple hand -puppet technique and has become a classic in the Compa- ny's repertoire. Following each 45 -minute perfor- mance, puppeteers Johan Vander - gun and Marjanka Vrabcova- McComb present a 15 -minute inttro- duction to the art of puppetry, in- cluding puppet creation techniques using such readily available house- hold items as wooden spoons and socks. Lampoon Puppetthcatre's produc- tions have been presented across Canada and around the world, in- cluding Poland, Hungary, Japan, N fi n Aid C1i Repairs and sales of all major brands available. Financial a$sistance available Location: Exeter, Big V Date: Thurs., Nov. 7 Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fair's Hearing Aid Service 240 Ontario St., Stratford Registered v$endoi freOroMoinrraismtry_otHealth Italy, France, The Netherlands, Mexico and the United States. Lampoon Puppettheatre has gar- nered numerous awards, including two Citations of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry awarded by the American Centre of the Union In- ternational de la Marionnette. The performance schedule for "Clowning Around" is as follows: Monday and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. (no performance Monday, Novem- ber 18); Wednesday - Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Ticket price: $7.00. Recommended age level: Junior Kindergarten through Grade six (ages 4 to 12). For tickets visit The Grand Thea- tre Box Office at 471 Richmond Street or call (519) 672-8800. With- in the 519 area, call toll free at 1- 800-265-1593. The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and until 8:00 p.m. on performance days. For school group bookings, con- tact Julie Hobson, Educational Ser- vices Liaison at (519) 672-9030 be- tween 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Price index falls two points OTTAWA - In September, the consumer price index (CP!) for food purchased from stores fell two percent from August. The CPI for food purchased from restaurants rose 0.1 percent. Over- all, the CPI for food fell 1.3 percent from August 1991 and was 3.9 per- cent above September 1990. Fresh vegetables and fresh fruit experienced the largest retail price decreases in September, falling 15.7 percent and 6.4 percent below August, respectively. Storable veg- For Strong Representation on November 12, 1991 ... RE-ELECT BEN II 1 GENBOOM He has been actively involved in Exeter's progress and knows the community through his keen involvement over the past 24 years. • Ben HOOGENBOOM Let this experience work, for you! FOR INFORMAITON CALL 235-0111 Authorized by C.F.O. for Ben Hoogenboore etables such as potatoes, carrots and onions, had price decreases greater than 25 percent, reflecting the domestic harvest. Seasonal price decreases were reported for apples as well. Retail beef and fresh pork prices increased slightly in September, by 0.6 percent and 0.4 percent, respec- tively, while retail chicken prices decreased by 0.8 percent. In the coming weeks freshets! vegetate prices are expected to in- crease as higher -priced imports re- place domestic salad vegetables. Prices for storable vegetables will remain stable as storage stocks will be seasonally high following the harvest. Apple prices may decrease as October is a peak harvest period. Retail beef and pork prices may decline slightly reflecting lower producer prices and higher North American meat supplies. played in Stratford, November 16 as well two dart teams will go on to District at Stratford in April, one team will advance to the District bowling in Owen Sound in March and one euchre team which won at the zone and district level will now participate at the provincial level in June. The Legion Children's Christmas Party will be held Sunday, Decem- ber 8. The Auxiliary Christmas par- ty is Monday, December 16. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. and din- ner at 7:30. November being the month to re- member, the Auxiliary will be par- ticipating in the wreath laying cere- mony Sunday, November 10 at the cenotaph. Preceding the ceremony will be a parade to Trivia Memori- al Church for Remembrance Day Service. Everyone attending the pa- rade is to be at Legion Hall at 10 a.m. sharp. Re -Elect David Urlin Exeter Town Council VOTE CAROLYN BRADFO.RD\i FOR COUNCILLOR USBORNE TOWNSHIP Let's work together to keep our community a great place in which to work, live and growl Authorized by C.F.O. for Carolyn Bradford i Elect Donald Geiger for Hay Township Council After campaigning for the past two weeks I realize I'm not going to see everyone as I would like top Your support is appreciated. You are needed. X Donald D.Geiger Authorized by the C.F.O. for Donald Geiger TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER Re -Elect Eagleson to Stephen Township Council RESIDENCE- Family Farm on Mollard Line at west end of Stephen Twp. MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE - Stephen Twp. Councillor from 1988 to present. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP - 1. Ontario Institute of Agrologiau 2. Canadian Institute of Agrologists 3. Canadian Agricultural Economia and Fart Management Society 4. Canadian Consulting Agrologisu Society EDUCATION- B.Sc. (Agr.) from University of Guelph MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Bluewater Recycling Assoc. executive board member since its inception. 2. South Huron Economic Development Rep. 3. Ausable/Bayfield Conservation Assoc. rep on Lake Iluron Shoreline Management as well as the Strategy Group 4. Member of various Township boards. WORK EXPERIENCE 1. Farming *mixed fanning operation. 2. Lecturer in the livestock division at Centralia College 3. Business Advisor at Southwest Frsterpri.se Centre at Lam1Xon College in Sarnia. 4. Former Pum Mutaaemei Specialist for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for Penh County. 5. Presently Business Advisor for the Federal Business Development Bank at Stratford implementing $ Fenn Business Initiative Program for Huron County farmers. 6. Cronultant for small business stun -up. c3 . 'II; Authorized by C.F.O. tor Gary Eagleson TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Stanley that an election will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 1991 for the office of DEPUTY -REEVE - One ( 1) to- be elected for the years 1992, 1993, 1994. and HURON PERTH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD - One (1) to be elected for the years 1992, 1993, 1994. Advance polls will be held Saturday, November 2, 1991 and Wednesday, November 6, 1991. ALL POLLS for the Township of Stanley will be held at the Township of Stanley Community Complex, Part Lot 16, con. B.R.N., Township of Stanley, A.R. #1 Varna, Ontario from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. TAKE NOTICE that the deadline for making applica- tion to the Clerk for a certificate to vote by proxy is 5;00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 1991. Mel Graham Retuming Officer Township of Stanley