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Times-Advocate, 1983-12-28, Page 1811EAVESTROUGH Page 18 Times -Advocate, December 28„ 1983 Some only dream Many cancellations in Grauston area Inclement weather condi- tions over the Christmas weekend made it necessary for a host of plans to be cancelled, re -schedule or whatever. I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams, becanie a reality in- stead of just the words of a song. Such a storm on Christmas Day cannot be recalled even by those who have been around the longest. The Christmas Eve ser- vices at the St. Thomas' Anglican Church in Granton and at Wesley United Church on Highbury were both cancelled, as well as the Christmas Sunday morning service at the Granton United Church. Mr. Eileen Summers spent several days at Christmas with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Allan MacKenzie and family of Scarborough. The Wm. Cook.family held their Christmas family gathering at the Masonic Hall. Several members of the Granton Women's Institute. namely Mrs. Charlotte Kerr. Mrs. Percy Hodgins. Mrs. In- ez McRobert, Mrs. Eileen Summers and Mrs. Clarence Lewis, visited at Wildwood Nursing Home near St. Marys on December 19. Mrs. Lillus Clatworthy dropped in to have a visit with her sister-in-law, Miss Reta Clatworthy. The Granton volunteer fire department sponsored the eighth annual hayride for the young children on December 18. Later the children were treated to refreshments at the firehall and a visit from San- ta Claus. Mrs. Nora Wissel and brother Fred Allan spent Christmas with the former's daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott and family of Clandeboye. Mrs. Inez McRobert spent a few days atChrtstmas with Mr. and Mrs. Allna Ulmer and family of Sarnia. Mr and Mrs. John Bryan and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bryan and family were Christmas guests with Mr and Mrs. Elwyn Bryan and family. Mr. Austin Hobbs was transferred from University Hospital in London to St i Marys Memorial Hospital on December 16. Mrs. Mel Westman had her family home with her at Christmas. Mrs. Joe Pecko and her son Joe had a telephone conversa- tion with their relatives in England on Boxing Day. Larry Lewis of London spent Christmas on Monday with his parents in the village. HAPPY NEVI YEnR GETTING UP AGAIN — Tina after sliding under a chair race during Fun on Icetime tre, Friday morning. in a at Carey speed the picks skating South herself Huron up handicap Cen- T A photo Rec REDI•MI X CONCRETE MTC Approved ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK REDI-MIX CONCRETE & FORMWORK PRECAST PRODUCTS MANGERS SLATS STEPS CURBS McCann Redi-Mix Inc. Dashwood, 237-3647 Exeter 235-0338 ALUMINUM and VINYL SIDING ALUMINUM STORM DOORS and WINDOWS `e •� _ ALUMINUM AWNINGS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RENOVATIONS and GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • FREE ESTIMATES • JIM BEAKER CONSTRUCTION DASHW000 237.3526 As we begin o new year it's a fitting time to express our gratitude to o dedicated staff, a wonderful group of volunteers and to a com- munity whose generosity and consideration are the cement that holds it all together. The time and effort on behalf of our handicap- ped citizens is reworded by their progress and your. support. In 1984 may we appreciate the blessings that are ours. President Herb Verbeek and the Board Published by the Public Education Committee of • South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped so. 29, Dashwood, Ont. NOM ANO 2373637 31NINNIMMINIINNIIN1111111111111111111111111111011111111111111111111114111111111111111111111111R111111 Mr. Leroy Bryan conducted the service at the United Church on December 18 in the absence of Rev. Bruce Pierce who was unexpectedly confin- ed to hospital. Mrs. Jackie Pierce gave the sermon. Granton W.I. Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute meeting on December 20, the meeting began with a smorgasbord supper. After dinner president Mrs. Clarence Lewis opened the meeting and read the Christmas story. Members answered the roll call with Christmas poems and readings. Mrs. Lewis conducted two oral Christmas contests and care's %ere sung. During the bus'less period, a report of the subdivision meeting was given. Courtesies and greetings brought the evening to a close. Weather cancels Dashwood concert Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller held Christmas Sunday December 18 for members of their family. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller, Steven and Fred; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller, Shelley and Jeffery; and Robert Miller who was also celebrating his birthday. Cenhali By MRS. TOM KOOY Owing to the storm over the weekend many visitors in and out of town didn't go. With Mr. and Mrs. Terry Morgan and family on Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thompson and family of McGillivray. With Mr. and Mrs. Doug Riley and family were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murch and boys, Exeter and Tom and Mary Kooy. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills entertained their family. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Walker were with Rick's parents Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Zurich. Mrs. Von Overholt enter- tained her family. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Smyth spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Somerton, Huron Park. Also present were Mr. and Mrs Ricky McKinnon, Miss Deb- bie McKinnon and friend, Toronto. Mrs. Elsie Smyth with Mr and Mrs. Joe Elgleson. London. The next euchre in the com- munity centre will be January 2 convened by the MacDonalds, the Noels and Jack Dkkins. Mrs. Jill Hollingum and Ashley, New Zealand spent a few days last week with Jill's brother Mr and Mrs. Brent Caslick. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel spent Boxing Day with their son Mr and Mrs. Bill llirtzel and family, Exeter. On Boxing Day with Tom and Mary Kooy were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs Howard Mac- Donald. Lauralee and Jason. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sovereign, Ferlin and Leanne and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels, all of Lucan, Mr. Jack Dickins, Ex- eter and Mr and Mrs Clayton Kooy. Bonnie and Clyde. Huron Park. I would like to thank everyone who has pF need or delivered news to me during the past year. Also to all the young neighbours who have invited us into their homes during the Christmas season. As we get older we enjoy be- ing included in the young peo- ple's activities. It was all ap- preciated and we wish all a prosperous 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rader, Ben and Robin, London, were overnight guests with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rader Christmas Day following a Van Wyck Christmas gathering in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rader held Christmas for members of their family Christmas Day. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cudmore, Grand Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Regier, Christopher and Jen- nifer, Crediton; Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kleinstiver, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tiernan and Laura, Mrs. Luella Tiernan, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tieman and Mr. and Mrs. George Tieman. '•.r. and Mrs. Dave Rader, Stacey, Derick and Stephanie were Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott and members of their family. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lynn, Christopher and Shawn, Cen- tralia, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rader, Heather and Allan with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rader. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stormes, Susan and Peter, St. Thomas and David Stormes, St. Catharines and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cornelius, Mark and Stacey, Sarnia, with Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Tieman, Monday. Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Seebach and family, Hamilton; and Mr. and Mrs. Don Gaiser and family with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gaiser and girls, Monday. Joe and Judy Simpson and Patricia, Mississauga; Mr. and Mrs. John Mason and family, Rainy River; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mason and family and Bill Mason, Exeter; Larry and friend Gail and Jennifer and Jaqueline, Dashwood: and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ducharme, Steven and Brian, Grand Bend, with Mr and Mrs. Gerald Mason and Doug, Monday Christmas Draw Winner of the recliner chair at Tieman's store was Helen Wagner and Mrs. Peter Bedard, Goderich, won the picture Due to the severe storm. many people had their Christmas plans changed. The usual Christmas Eve pro- gram at Zion Lutheran Church presented by the Sun- day School children had to be cancelled. Mrs Laura Datars. Dashwood, Elizabeth Datars, Toronto and Sandra Da tars, London were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs Howard Da tars. Kindly park all your cars off the street as the snow plow operator cannot be responsi- ble for dam,.ged vehicles Myriad of pressures for Middlesex board In her inaugural address to the Middlesex Board of Education at its organizational meeting,chair- man Irene Lynn said that trustees will face a myriad of pressures as they prepare the 1984 budget. She spoke of: • Taxpayer demands for restraint whileretaining ex- istingprogramsandqualityof education; • restraint concerns of the Finance Committee of Mid- dlesex County Council; • the probability of Provincial grants not exceeding 5 per- cent: and • increased costs due to inflation. Mrs. Lynn said she had faith that the Board would again establish a budget that is realistically reasonable. She spoke of the recently announced change in secon- dary school curriculum re- quirements for graduation. She said the implementa- tion of this change would have to be monitored very careful- ly The key sentence in the document describing the change says, "Some will benefit from the opportunity to complete the program in 4 years; for others, a S -year program will be more appropriate." Mrs. Lynn said that parents and students should be reminded of this feature; she felt that some students would be unable to cope with 30 credits in four years. Although the new plan is unpopular with many groups, it is now legislation, and Mrs. Lynn called on the Board to "channel our energy to effec- tive implementation, giving the utmost benefit to our students." The chairman said it was hoped to provide enough microcomputers so that each secondary school would have at least sixteen in 1984. Sub- ject to budget limitations, it is also planned to buy nine microcomputers for the elementary panel next year. Mrs. Lynn commended the Communications Committee for its production, "The Twenty-first Century Child", a 17 -minute tape/slide, pro- gram about Middlesex Coun- ty schools. In recommending its use by groups throughout the County. she suggested that trustees might arrange to show it to their municipial councils. In closing, Mrs. Lynn said, "...we can weather the com- ing year if we all pull together and have the same goal, the very beat education possible for our students in the Coun- ty of Middlesex." WAITING THEIR TURN — Jamie von Dom, Trevor Taylor and Jason Carey wait pa- tiently for their turn at the puck shooting competition at Friday's Fun on Ice session at the South Huron Rec Centre. T -A photo Resolutions from politicians Another year has slipped by. As the eve of December 31 draws upon us, it's time for the age old ritual of making new year's resolutions. A few of the people who head local government bodies that make decisions affecting our everyday lives were recently asked what they would like to see happen in 1984. Tom Cunningham The Reeve of Hullet Township was recently elected as the warden of Huron County. He said that he recognizes that his colleagues on county council are all try- ing to work for the best in- terests of the county residents. The warden said he hopes county council will continue to work harmoniously while agreeing to disagree. He'd like to see a decision made regarding the future of the Huron County Pioneer Museum in 1964, but his long term goal is to see industrial development play a larger role in Huron. As a parent and as an elected official, it bothers him that the county's young people have to leave the area to get jobs. Mr. Cunningham would like to see industry that reflects the agricultural richness of Huron, brought into the county. Glynn Coghlin Recently elected Warden of Perth County, Mr. Coghlin is also the Reeve of Elma Township. He doesn't want to see any more of a financial load on the county taxpayers and will be happy if county council can hold tax increases to a "very minimum". "Council has been restraint -conscious for the past few years and they're not looking for projects to spend money." The county is concerned about its roads, said the warden, but he said the public has to be educated to realize that construction and main- tainence of these roads depends on the availability of funds. "I hope the economy keeps improving to give people without jobs some hope - esl,ecially youth, either urban or rural youth." The Perth County warden wishes everyone peace and pi osperity in the new year. As chairman of the Listowel and Area Seniors Complex group, Mr. Coghlin would like to see the seniors complex there completed and filled with satisfied tenants by the end of 1984 Eugene Frayne Mr. Frayne, of RR 3 Goderich, is chairman of the Huron County Board of Education. His main concern for 1964 is restraint. "Inflation is going down and I can't see why people need large salary increases " Two big projects the board Santa finds stranded kids Two Exeter youngsters will vouch for the fact Santa Claus will find you no matter where you go. Elita Johns and her children three year old Adam and Sabrina, six years of age went to a Friday night dinner at the home of Dave and Val Mtnnhimmick on the Boun- dary, east of Hensall With the storm arriving overnight, the family was stranded and were still there Christnnas morning Although most of their gifts were in Ex- eter, the Johns children were excited when Santa arrived in person Sunday morning They were able to get back to Exeter -early Monday afternoon. will be working on in 1984 are the further implementation of special education (Bill 82) and the implementation of the changes made for secondary schools. Mr. Frayne would like to see . good communications, both internally and external- ly, continue in 1984. Started by his predecessor Dorothy Wallace, Mr. Frayne would like to see communications expanded, especially bet- ween the board and Huron County Council. Howard Shantz - This Stratford man is the chairman of the Perth Coun- ty Board of Education. He too is concerned about restraint. Mr. Shantz said salary negotiations will be "very. very important" this year and he hopes the end results will be within the five percent guidelines. In the coming year he would like to see construction started on the- board's ad- ministration centre addition in Stratford. The crowded conditions in the board.office make the addition necessary, said the chairman. Mr. Shantz said he looks forward to director of educa- tion Paul Sherratt's second year in that position. "He has made some changes and he will be recom- mending more. different changes." Ron Murray Mr. Murray of RR 1 Dublin is again chairman of the Huron -Perth Separate School Board. His biggest resolution for 1964 is to see that the building program started this fall by the board is continued, hopefully to 1966 and 1987. The board's biggest pro- blem is getting funds, said Mr. Murray. "We're not getting any through the Ministry of Education so we have to go elsewhere " The board recently receiv- ed funds through a federal and provincial governmeht- spon_soredbrogram aimed at getting the unemployed back to work. The boards involy- ment iii the program is enabl- ing the construction of an ad- dition at Sacred Heart Separate School in Wingham. Mr Murray wants to see the board continue with the same programs now offered in the separate school system and he would like to see them kept up to date. Tony McQuail Mr. McQuail of. RR 1 Lucknow is president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. Financial dif- ficulties continue to face the farm community and Mr. McQuail said the federation has to deal with this problem in a long term way. He said that at the beginn- ing of the year it is hard to know what the year will bring, but he doesn't think it is time for the farm communi- ty to relax. Mr. McQuail said there is a growing consensus in the farm community that no one else is going to look after the farmer and that farmers have to solve the economic pro- blems of their industry themselves. "I feel strongly that in dif- ficult times likes these we do things that are easiest. In dif- ficult times like this we have never had a greater need for democratic organizations to come to grips with the problem." "It isn't going to be easy". Ron Christie Mr- Christie if RR 2 Staffa, is the president of the Perth Federation of Agriculture. The federation president said there has been some pro- fits realized in the past };ear, particularily to cash crop farmers, but he cautions these farmers for 1984. "I urge everyone to use pro- fit to reduce debts, not for new capital expenditures We have to stop working for the machine companies and the ba an start working for ou-selves." In a similar story a year ago. Mr. Christie said the country was definitely in a depression and this year he said he is not convinced that the economic upswing is real. He said the farm communi- ty has to make sure it never gets caught again as it did with the spending boom in the 1960s and early 1970s follow- ed closely by high interest rates and low commodity prices. Rut the most important thing Mr Christie would like to see emphasized in 1964, is that despite Canadians' con- stant gripes and complaints, "we live in one of the most prosperous and free countries in the world" DOWN AND UNDER Shawn McFolls manipulates a slide under o choir in Friday's Fun on Ice handicap skating speed test at the South Huron Rec Centre. HEARING TESTS No Obligation EXETER PHARMACY Thurs., January 5 to 3 p.m. Batteries. accessories, repairs to most makes Beilone • HFARINC, AIDS J. D. FAIR tt.e.,,,o A,d SO,,,c• 145 Ontario St. Stretford Shipka residents home for holiday Sincere sympathy of this community is expressed to the family and grandchildren of Mrs. Ethel May (Carrick Fischer, who passed away December 20, at her late residence, in het 82nd year. The funeral service was held at T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home on Thursday December 22. Many people in this area spent Christmas day at home, unable to get to the homes of relatives for Christmas, or for family members to travel here due to the bad roads and blizzard conditions. Holiday visitors With Bonnie, Mike and Jason Erickson were Bon- nie's mother, Mrs. Doris Sweitzer, Mike's mother. Mrs. Mary Erickson, of Sar- nia, Bonnie's brothers and families, Jim and Marg Sweitzer, Jeff and Amy, Scott and Joan Sweitzer, Dody- Lynn and Derek. The Pickering family (numbering around 50) held their annual Christmas din- ner at Shipka Community Centre on Christmas Day. These are the family descen- dants, grand and great grand- children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pickering. Relatives attended from Grand Bend, Parkhill and London. . Don, Liz and Clark Adams, spent Christmas day in Lon- don with the Adam's oldest son Dianne and daughter-in- law dlanne. Mark Adams of London also attended. The Adam's family were guests on Boxing day with Don's parents, Les and Marjorie Adams in Exeter for their Christmas get-together. • With Mrs. Gordon Ratz. were her family Wayne and Bonnie and children, Bill and Katherine Ratz, London, Barbara. Joyce and Howard Adkins and James of Zurich area, at their daughter's, Gloria and Harvey Beierling, Kevin and Dwight on Sunday. Kevin and Dwight returned with their grandparents for a little holiday. Sid. Eleanor and Glenn Durie, and Glenn's grandma, Mrs. Peter Wardlaw, of Toronto, were Christmas Day guests with Dennis and Sharon Durie, m Strathroy. Mrs. Clara Ra., and Donald Ratz - with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rat.., Greg and Susan for Christmas Milton and Eva Sweitzer visited a day last week with Eve's sister and brother-in- law, Elsie and Garson Brady, at Welland. While there they visited at another sister's home, Alice and Ted Leadley, where the family celebrated their mother's, Mrs. Elsie Comfort's 79th birthday. With Ferman and Leota Snyder on Boxing Day were Suzanne and Otto Plein, Christopher and Melissa of Elmira, Esther and Ric Storey, of London, Keith and Nancy Snyder, Greenway, Edwin and Gail Snyder, Strathroy, and Jim and Judy Snyder, also Leota's sister Kaletta Musselman, of Kitchener CMistmas dinner guests, Friday December 23 with Hugh and Annie Morenz for the Morenz family, were Les and Marjorie Adams, Exeter. lack and Hazel Corbett, Hen - •11. Roy and Mae Morenz. Grand Bend, Mrs. Blanche Chapman and Bill Morenz, of Landon. Our guests arrived at 12 now and we spent a "happy hour", together, then celebrated c,tr Christmas din- ner at Pinedale in Grand Bend where we had a delicious. turkey dinner and all the trimmings. After our meal we all returned to the farm, where we had our gift exchange, reminisced and visited, and had coffee, Christmas cake and cookies before our guests departed. As a conclusion to this happy day, Hugh and I talked by phone to our granddaughter Persephone in Coquitlam, B.C. who celebrated her eighth birthday todr'-. We'll Do the Job Right... eciamimi -R - Ready -Mix Concrete •FREE ESTIMATES Res.dentoI commerical and form foundo tions floors slobs s,dev.-olks drnreways monure honks etc form rentals equipment rentals For guaranteed strength quolny controlled and service cosi C.A. McDowell Rfsdi-Mix Ltd. Centralia, Ontario Plant: fluster, Hwy. No. 63 west 235.3711 Office: 226.6129 After hours: 221-6760 re glad you asked! 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