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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-01-13, Page 22Air 'Rage 22 Times -Advocate, Januafy 13, 1993 Centennial celebration Mary Hanngan turns. 1004at Exeter Vilia EXETER - More than 50 wel I-wishers gathered at Exeter WA Saturday afternoon to help celebrate Mary Hanni- ,agan's 100th birthday. .Hannigan, a resident ofsheVilla since 1989, was born Yin. Leicester, England in _1893au1.came to Canada with her family when she was 10 -years -old, drier.fianily settled in-Elimville where Hannigan was educated, married' -Pe ray Cox and :gave birth to three children. Widowed at a youngage, shemarried Ntrnatt:Hannigan in 1923.and moved to Exeter where she raised four more.ehildren. She was widowed again in 1937. A long-time resident of Huron Street, Hannigan lived on herownmttil she was 97. Her interests include knitting, quilting and involvement in St. James United Church. :Hannigan is the mother of seven children, most of whom live in Onta- xio.with one daughter in Phoenix, Arizona. She also has 18 grandchil- dren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great -great-grandchildren. Grandson Jim Hannigan divulged her secret for such longevity. "She once said to me, 'the secret to living long, is not having anyone do anything for you'." Family, friends and residents of the Villa who gathered at the open house enjoyed refreshments and were entertained, by a band. Hanni- gan's. daughter, Mary Holtzman encouraged her mother to dance with 1' .1• 1'. 1.-.1 1 :n- 6,0,-1 1 Holiday celebrations enjoyed in Shipka SHIPKA - Sixty-five descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pickering. gathered at Shipka Com- munity Centre, on Chrisunas .day for their ,annual Pickering family gathering. -Relatives came from Brantford,, Parkhill, London, For- est, Hyde Park and many in this area. Stan Pickering, son of Ross and • Evelyn has returned home to Brant- ford, after a three-week holiday and Christmas with his family. Lome and Dorothy Fenner, Ma- bel Fraser; Jamie and (Caren Guenther Green of London, were guests Christmas day with Kenneth and Shirley Nicholson at Court- wright. Harold and Lucille Vincent, their daughter, Michelle, of Windsor and Mike and Julie Vincent of Clinton, spent Christmas day and weekend with Lucille's sister, Beverly Ko- vitzki and family, in Evart, Michi- San. • .With H1,01d and Doreen Fink - beerier last Sunday were Dave and Mary Finkbeiner, .Dylan and Leila, Kincardine, Joan Finkbeiner, Exet- er, Bob and Dianne Finkbeiner, Kris and Jeff, Bill and Nancy Fink- beiner, Jason and friend Jennifer Graham of Merlin, Lori and friend Mike Hall of Hanover. Don, Sharon and Jamie Baker, hosted a Baker family Christmas last Sunday. Family attending were Keu and Marg Baker, Gary. Sheona and Jeffrey Baker, Sandra and Tony Regier, Chris, Heather and Jill, Mt. Clemens and Emma Schilbe. Zurich. Jim and Judy Snyder, Nicholas and Lisa, hosted the Snyder family Christmas last Sunday. Those at- tending were Ferman and Loofa Snyder, Suzanne and Otto Plein, Christopher and Melissa, Elmira, Esther and Ric Storey, sons Scott and Steven, London, Edwin and Gail Snyder, Colin and Corey. Mt. Brydges, Keith and Nancy Snyder, Greenway and Kaletta Musselman of Kitchener. Ken and Marg Baker spent Christmas day at Ken Jr. and Carol Baker's and Shellie. at Goderich. On Saturday, they were with Marg's son Allen and family mem- bers at St. Marys. Lorne and Dorothy Fenner were guests Sunday at Lorne's son, Jim and Bev Fenner at Camlachie. would .:ztlebrSde GRAND BEND - The July 1 weekend will take on a new form of cele- bration in Grand Bend this -summer. In an -attempt to commemorate the cut in the Ausable River in Grand Rend which took place 100 years ago, a group headed by Barbara Wheel - don is planning a festive weekend. "We thought what we'd like to do is a heritage weekend," said Whel- don. The hrghlight'of the celebration will be the unveilingof a'ceremoniat plaque which would be' placed at the harbour building. Wheeldon, a local plityWright is also looking towards a short play. "Illwould be a half hour play with songs and the play word be based on they tilt in the river," she told Grand Bend council Monday night. Several groups have already shown their interest in the'proje ctincludtng the ►blon'Heritage Musenm:lIndthe Grand Bend Women's Institute which ISbratin its 90th -Anne g ttarsat'y. The weekend 'wouldptreetaysone- 'each on Friday and Saturday nights and again on VVheeldon would like to see it per- formed aria barge neakatletratheia,billiding. In her proposal: to council, irravlhlchathe is seeking some financial-1,30s- ,:for inancial s0s-for the estimated $2 Wheetdon suggested boat dri.le be docatated ttv s "'rictould Ioa.good extent," said councillor Bill Uni ac It could t>aggaptriablilaappon Centralja by Mary Kooy CENTRALIA - At the United Church on Sunday the service was conducted by Rev: Gordon Kunz of Bayfield while Rev. Geddes is on holidays. Rev. Kurtz chose as his subject "Jesus' Baptism and Ours". The Official Board meets on Wednesday, January 20 at 8 p.m. in Centralia United Church. On Thursday evening at the W.M.S. meeting -the special speak- er is from Town and Country Homemakers of Huron County. Brent and Jean Caslick and boys spent the weekend with Jean's par- ents in Cargill. While there they at- tended :the wake for Jean's uncle .and the funeral on Monday. Saturday evening visitors with Mary Kooy were Harry and Marion Noels, Bessie Caldwell, Helen MacDonald and Howard Dolan. As ::usual we spent the evening playing =ochre. At the euchre at the community centre on Monday, January 4 prize •*inners were Doris Hamilton, Bob .Blair, Helen MacDonald, Gordon -raton, Mary Meikle and Mildred McDowell. Next euchre will be held January 18 at 8 p.m. Thames RoadbVa-e THAMES ROAD - At the regular church service on Sunday morning the responsive reading was .taken from the Green Service Book Psalm 29. The choir sang "He's Still King of Kings"- accompanied by the organist Jean Hodgen. The children's hymn "Father, Lead Me Day by Day" was sung and Raw. Jim told the children a story about "Friends". The Scrip- ture Reading was read from John 7:53-8:11. Rev. Jim Allsop's sermon was en- titled "God Invented 'Tough Love"'. The closing hymn was "Make Mc a Channel of Your Peace". Coming events On Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. a potluck supper and Ses- sion meeting will be held at the home of Phil and Marjorie Johns. Sunday, January 17 is Commun- ion Service at both churches. Monday. January 18 at 7 p.m. the Messengers will. meet at Elimville Church. Parents are needed to bring -snacks and help with the crafts. If you can help, please call Kathy Bray or Carolyn Johns. The Thames Road Church Annu- al meeting will be held on Sunday, January 31, after the church service and potluck dinner. Elimville church will be held the next Sunday, February 7. Personals Congratulations to Brent and Sharen Dawson on the birth of their daughter, Kristen Briannc born on January 4. Proud grandparents are Murray and Beatrice Dawson and Dalton and Gladys Skinner. Charlie and Florence McRobert, Bill and Marion Thomson of near Granton, Kay Morley of Exeter were Friday evening supper guests with Bill and Rhoda Rohde. Thin 'fun the archives of the Times -Advocate 10 Years Ago January 12, 1983 - The South Huron Association fbr the Mentally Handicapped recently received a cheque for $1,000 as the result of a Dykehoppers dance held in Exeter. Omega Contractors of London have been awarded the con- tract to construct a Stephen township water pipeline from the existing line at Khiva to serve the police villages of Crediton and Centralia. In a recorded 17-13 vote, Huron county council approved having 1983 budgets prepared using a five percent guideline for increases. This is a reverse from as decision made a few months ago by the 1982 council that no increases be incorpo- rated into the budget. Provincial legislation is being passed stating that all county employees must get pay raises of five percent. The Grand Valley Harvesters won the sixth annual Exeter Hawks Junior "D" hockey tournament. High winds Friday night brought down parts of the walls of the new harbour building in Grand Bend and destroyed the big tent that was protecting them. 25 Years Ago January 11, 1968 - Jack Morrissey was elected chairman of the South Huron District High School succeeding retiring chairman Ken Johns. The first baby born in 1968 at South Huron Hospital in Ex- eter was Stephen Douglas , son of Douglas and Phyllis Light- foot of R.R. 1, Crediton. He came into the world at 2.30 p.m. on January 5. Due to a heavy snowstorm, the Stephen town- ship snowplow was needed to bring the mother to the hospi- tal. In her inaugural address, Hensall reeve Minnie Noakes said the greatest problem in Hensall was dogs running at large. She added, " We should declare war on them". 50 Years Ago January 12, 1943 - Professor Fred Landon of the University of Western Ontario said in an address in Exeter Monday , " When we consider all the suffering in Russia we must remem- ber we owe them more than we can ever repay. If we could live and give to the end of time we could not repay Russia for her part in this titanic struggle versus Hitler. Exeter's contribu- tion for the Russia Relief Fund is now $343.77 Tire South Huron Ministerial Association under the capable leadership of Rev. Clayton Becker and Rev. R.J. Woods is do- ing fine work in studying the problems that are confronting us at this moment: The ministers, mostly young men, see religion as the soul of action and like a robust plant that thrives in the wind and storm rather than a bit of white paper to be kept in a self sealer. 100 Years Ago January 12, 1893 - Municipal matters are now quiet in Cro- marty and the seventh -rate politicians have at last achieved their objective and have great reason to be well satisfied with the present political standing of every member of Hibbert council , but it took some "wire pulling" to do it and don't for- get it. The store and post office have changed hands in Centralia , Mr. P. Hannan having bought out Mr. Quarry. The right man is in the right place. The debate at Sodom Wednesday evening was on Capital Punishment. The decision of the judges was that the law should remain as it is at least for another year. Next week the question is the comparative evils of tobacco and opium versus liquor. The captains will be the Sodom twins. On December 15, Hibben township had all its taxes collect- ed, all bills paid and not a dollar of debt against the corpora- tion. Representing area municipalities at Huron county council in 1893 will be Valentine Ratz from Stephen, George McEwen of Hay, Exeter's Dr. Rollins and T. McKay from Usbome. The Mitchell Advocate says another system of electric light is to be established in that town. What's the matter with Exet- er? We can't have one. Centralia Faith Tabernacle CENTRALI A - After a very busy Chrisunas season, Faith Tabernacle is once again back into full swing. The Youth Group attended Youth for Christ and the ."Faith Walkers" did a great job on the quizzing. They will be going bowling in Lon- don on Saturday night. Pick ups will be at 6:30 at the Canadian Tire Challenges issued by reeve tsar Lucan council in 1993 LUCAN - At last Tuesday's fust meeting of village council for 1993, • reeve Tom McLaughlin reviewed the successes of 1992 and set out challenges for the new year. Highlighting Last year's activities were the cornpletio n of the new Lake Huron water system and sew- age treatment plant and final up- grading of the Langford Drive and Fairview Place road projects. A new devekapment charge by law was put into place in 1912, a two year contract was negotiated with the Laidlaw landfill site in Watford and a very successful spring clean-up day was held in conjunction with the Lucan- .goy Scouts and Girl Guides. McLaughlin added that new de- velopment because of the water and sewer projects has started and ex - pects more to lake place ill the next 12 months. At the county level, the reeve said his group had been able to in- crease Uric annexation canpensa- tion for Middlesex county from $20 million to $35 million. Heading the list of challenges to be made in 1993 was a decision on the Duchess street roads project. That decision was made later in the meeting and a report appears else- where in this issue. Demolition of the old water tow- er and landscaping at the sewage treatment plant is needed to put the final touches on the water and sew er projects. Also, an increaatt in wa - ear and sewer rates is expected. Dc- beaturing must be put in place for the water and sewer projects during this caning year. Given an increase in water and sewer rates, McLaughlin urged (el - 4w councillors to work diligently ,to keep any general tax increase to a bare miniawm, no more than in- flation figures. The planning committee is ex- pected to be Mare active this year. An application for approval of a draft plan of gubdivisiohl condominium has already been pre- sented. In conclusion, McLaughlin said council should attempt to develop a strategy to pr+unuate Lucan as a great community from a residential and business perspective. and 6A5 at Theo's in Hurn Park. The WM meeting for January is on Friday night, 6:45 at the church. Following the meeting they will be going to Selah Book Store . for ''iBook Reviews for Women" by Su- san Romphf. The Pre -Teen Club met on Satur- day morning for a good time of crokinole and board games. Lost and Found Club is back to its regular schedule on Wednesday THE VILLAGE OFA.LICAN is offering for sale Municipal .Debentures 10 year term Minimum $25,000 in- vestment required. For information call Village of Lucan 227-4253 Before January 29, 1993 news nights at 7:00. Our pastor who has spent the last 10 days touring the Holy Land, will be returning WmAvrrow. The congre- gation is looking forward to seeing and hearing about his experience in travelling throughout the Holy Land. Coming up: Family Movie Night. McGillivray Mutual Fire insurance Company is pleased to announce the ap- pointment or Chad.e O'Shea R.R. N3 Lucan, Ont. as Setas Agent for Lucan and surrounding area. McGillivray Mutual has been serv- ing the north Middlesex area for over 115 yews, offering insu- rance coverage for property, auto and liability. For assistance with your insu- rance needs please call Chodeo O' baa at 2262135. NOTICE The Preliminary Ust of Electors for The Township of McGillivray The Preliminary List of All Electors prepared as re- quired by the Municipal Elections Act, will be pub- licly posted in the office of the Municipal Clerk on the 14th day of January, 1993. Electors should examine the list to ensure that their names and relevant information are correctly shown. Applications for inclusions, additions or corrections to or deletions from the list may be made by an Elector by completing and filing a form obtainable at the office of the clerk. The last day for filing applications requesting addi- tions, corrections or deletions is Friday, January 29, 1993. Shirley Soott, Clark Township of McGillivray arasimiummenramosoommoultoperaveastlienammialorawaresit