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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-05-30, Page 28Page 12A May 30, 1984 UCW meets at Elimville Sy SHIRLIT COOP'S The Elimville United Church Women held their meeting at the church Wednesday evening. The president Mrs. Philip Johns opened the meeting with a poem "Dawn, Dawn." A book you would recommend so- meone to read was the roll call. Mrs. Donna Greb brought greetings from South Huron Presbyterial. Plans for United Church Women's Sun- day were finalized. Mrs. Elva Routly, Ruth Skinner and Mrs. Marion Skinner will plan the Kirkton fall fair exhibit. "Campsite Experience" will be held June 14 at Camp Bimini. Mrs. Jake Hovius will attend Westminster Weekend. We will cater to a wedding, August 11. Mrs. Gilbert Johns opened the worship part of the meeting. Everyone joined in singing "What a friend we have. in Jesus." She led in prayer and followed with a poem. Mrs. Lavona Delbridge read the scripture. Mrs. Howard Johns chose from the Bible Study book the topic "Life for The Poor." Jesus, the Poor and Us, was a very interesting and informative subject. Mrs. Philip Johns played a piano solo. Mrs. Delbridge read an article "Back Road Encounter." Mrs. Gilbert Johns read a short story "For Reasons, Dandelions and Worms." The meeting closed by singing the hymn "The Day Thou Gayest" followed by a social time. The Elimville United Church Women were in charge of the church service Sunday morning. We were pleased to welcome many guests to this service. Floyd Cooper was chairperson. Mrs. Jim Wilkinson told the children's story using dandelions. Mrs. Marion Skinner, Mrs. Dennis Rowe, Mrs. Gary Simpson and Mrs. Don Kerslake sang two lovely an- thems entitled "The Wonder of It All" and "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow. "'Mrs. Dale Skinner read the scripture. The guest speaker Mrs. Gwyn Whilsmith told of her experience on a tour of Japan, China, India and other coun- tries. She told of the different religions and 'customs of these countries. It sure made us proud to be a Canadian. A bountiful pot luck lunch followed the service. The Thames Road- Elimville Canadian Girls in - Trainin'g held their gradua- tion exercise and banquet Sunday evening at Thames Road. Kim Prance and Catherine Johns graduated. The girls had crocheted a crib cover and it was presented to Chris McPhee of the Family and Children's Service, Goderich. Miss McPhee was also the guest, speaker and told everyone o some of the problems that they handle in Huron County. DONATE TO CHILDREN'S SERVICES — The Thames Road CGIT group receintly donated a crib quilt to the Huron Family and Children's Services. Making the presentation to Chris MacPhee are Christine Parsons, Vicki Par- sons, Anne Delbridge, Wendy Ballantyne, Julie Wilkinson and Sandy Cottle. T -A photo Purses could be $200 Turtle races bigger and better By ALICE DICKENS Ailsa Craig Ailsa Craig's famous racing turtles will be doing it under. the lights this summer, and the winning entries will bring bettors bigger purses than ever before in the 12 -year history of turtle racing here; Purses could reach $200 per race if interest is shown in a form of pari-mutuel wager- ing announced by the Gala Days Committee, of Ailsa Craig, the umbrella citizens' group under whose auspices turtles have raced each year on the third weekend in July. Turtle Race committee co- chairman John Cornett said the tutle races invovling pari- mutuel wagering would be held on Friday night, July 20 at the Ailsa Craig ball dia- mond where there are perma- nent bleachers for crowd con- trol, and lights which il- luminate a wide area. Cornett said races would follow a format used at the Canadian Turtle Derby in Boissevain, Manitoba, where about a dozen turtles gallop from a central starting gate to a circle 25 feet away which is divided into 80 arcs, or exits. Bettors buy numbers from 1 to 80 which correspond with the marked arcs, and the win- ner is the person holding a ticket whose number cor- responds with the exit number used by the first tur- tle to cross outside the circle. The Ailsa Craig races will start with $1 races, which will pay the winner half the pot, or $40. If there's interest among bettors, race ticket prices will be raised $1 per race up to $5 per ticket. Since no race will start until all 80 tickets are sold, the winner of a $5 race will collect a pot of $200. All proceeds from the races will be turned over to a com- munity project selected by the Gala Days committee. Details of Friday's races are being worked out by a com- mittee whose members in- clude -Cornett, co -chairperson Shirley Williams, and Dave Scott. Gala Days committee co- chairman Doug McNair said the 1984 Gala Days likely will include more special events than ever before designed to interest participants of all ages. He said other events planned for opening night Fri- day include an old timers baseball game and a Battle of the Stars media event which will be emceed by CFPL-FM radio personality Bruce Williams. Also planned are repeats of the popular 10 -kilometre road race to and from Nairn, the Sunday night gospel sing, a main street parade, bed races, and a host of other events, traditional and new. "There's still a lot of fine tuning to be done," McNair said, "but it would be safe to say that everything people have enjoyed in past years will be included this year, and a whole bunch of new things which look like fun for everybody will also be included." He said the Gala Days com- mittee would be making an- nouncements of confirmed events following regular meetings between now and early July. "We've got a good group; we'll have a top-notch weekend. If more people will come out and share their ex- pertise in various fields with us, we'll have an even better weekend. Those who have worked on Gala Days com- mittees in the past know how much more fun the weekend can be when they know they've played a part in help- ing it all happen. "Everybody is welcome; everybody can help. Please come out to a meeting and start pitching in" McNair added. Happy Gang A goodly number of Happy Gang seniors enjoyed a pot- luck dinner at the town hall on Wednesday noon. Following the meal, pro- gressive euchre was played. Winners were Rheola Hotson, Kay Simpson, Marjorie Steeper, Jessie Lewis Margaret Dores and Harold CAMPING INSIDE -- Due to rainy weather conditions Friday night, the Exeter Girl Guides were forced to change plans for outdoor camping and sleep inside at a former schoolhouse near Kirkton. Shown peeking out at weather conditions are Michelle Ross, Barbie Mortley, Hazel Sneddon and Sarah Kerslake. T -A photo Attend By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Shipko An uncle, aunts and cousins who attended the wedding Saturday May 26, for their nephew and cousin, from this area- were Milton and Eva Sweitzer, Marilyn Pickering, Doris Sweitzer, Bonnie and Mike Erickson, Jim and Marg Sweitzer, also Jim and San- dra Campbell of Exeter. Bridegroom was Greg Brady, son of Garson and Elsie Brady, of Welland, the bride, Lori Havran, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Havran. Wedding was at Sl. Kevin's Church, Welland, with dinner and reception following at Beacon Motor Inn, Jordan for 150 guests. The young couple left from Toronto Airport for a honeymoon in Florida. Doris and Marilyn spent the Mrs. Elsie Comfort, Milton Welland wedding and Eva were guests with Elsie and Garson Brady, Mike and Bonnie with Helen Clandeboye Kay Armstrong accom- panied Mabel Froats, Lucan, to the Mennonite Relief and Quilt Sale at New Hamburg, Saturday. There will be no service at Clandeboye United Church this Sunday. June 3. The con- gregation has been invited to attend Anniversary service at Lucan United Church at 11:15 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. George Sach. Venerable J.R. Beynon has been conducting the service the past two Sunday's at St. James Anglican Church while Rev. Bruce Pocock has been and Mike Prisciak and Jim and Marg with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Comfort all in the Welland area. They reported a lovely wedding and en- joyable weekend. Rudy Zondag visited a day last week with Lorne and Loreen Devine at Grand Bend. Visiting last Thursday afternoon with Hugh and I were Henry and Annie Becker, Zurich. Having sup- per with us Thursday was our son Bill and friend Mike Gyler, London. 4+ Several friends and relatives from this area at- tended a wedding dinner and reception for Kathy (nee Russell) and Rick Plaine who were recently married. The dinner was held Saturday night at the Coach House Restaurant near Grand Bend. Guilfoyle. There's more euchre on June 6. There is euchre at the Masonic Hall at -8 p.m. Spon- • sored by the Lioness Club cn Wednesday evening May 30. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil attended ' the opening ceremonies of the Guy Lom- bardo Museum held at Wonderland Gardens May 19. Donate quilt Thames Road C•ITardt.r Sy MRS. WILLIAM%ROHM Thomas Rood Eighteen girls and their mothers attended the C,G.I.T. banquet and graduation at Thames Road Ctcurch Sunday evening. Catharine Johns and Kim Prance graduated and each received a red rose. Chris McPhee of Family and Children's Services was the guest speaker. She was presented with a crib quill that the girls had done. They had learned how to crochet previously. The leaders are Beatrice Dawson and Shirley WUkin- •son. Shirley Cooper, Sharon Lynn, Kay Hodgert and Rhoda Rohde assisted at the banquet. United Church Women Church Service United Chureh Women were in charge of the church service Sunday morning. Mrs. Lee Webber, president, capably took• charge of the service. Before the service Bill and Rhoda Rohde played the violin and piano accom- panied by the organist Mrs. Agnes Bray. The UCW ladies sang These Things I Know accompanied by Mrs. Reg Hodgert on the piano. Mrs. Reg Hodgert told the children a's y entitled Pockets. Acs.• Hodgert read- the Scripture Mark • 8:31-38. The first sermonette Mum- • my the man from the church: is here! was given by Mrs. Ked Duncan. If' was about for 30 years, who enjoys mak- ing friends fort IIIc chuff ,,h. The second serh►oifette The Business of Life and a poem Try It, Will You? was given by Mrs. ed Kernick. Mrs. BarryJeffery led in prayer. Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne and Mrs. Arnold Cann received the offering. A vocal duet "Known Only to Him was sung by Mrs. Donald Bray and Miss Doris Elford accom- panied by the organist Miss Agnes Bray., The June meeting of the United Church Women. will be held Monday June 4 at 8 p.m. There will be a special speaker. Confirmation and Commu- nion service will be held on Sunday, June 10 for Thames Road people at 11:15 a.m. Mis. Jack SteMisit rete . home recently after having spent a month with her son-in- law and, dater Mr. and Mrs. Rick PPoottteer, Thunder Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgert attended the gr' tion of their son Ala,fj . at the Ridgetown CoJlfge of >1lgricul l Tec 1ogy� p`i'i- day. ,atula Kien. Mr..ii d Mrs.'Jaec Duntcan visited on Friday' with:Mr. , and Mrs. Denali Duncan a F Douglad, Ottawa. The ogee - !dim being Douglas' third birthday. 'Mrs.- Robert Mathegon spent the most of last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kirby in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dun- • can and Douglas, Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Oliver, David, Ryan and Julie, New Hamburg, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duncan attended the gradua- tion of Dr. Erin Keely, Kingston, Saturday. Erin is the last of three daughters to graduate in medicine. Erin is a niece of Mr. Jack Duncan, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Keely (nee Shirley Dun- can) Kinston. ,, Mr' can and Douglas, Owaarare visiting a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duncan. • Mrs. and Mrs. George Kellett were Sunday supper guests with Mrs. Dorothy Heard of St. Marys. Thejr cousin Douglas Rice . of England was also a guest; Group W of the U.C.W. catered at tfie reception and dffice of the Grenier-Pfaff wedding on Friday evening at Kirkton-Woodham Communi- ty Centre. Recently Brad Cann was host for the International Agricultural Exchange Association Alumni for On- tario. Those attending were trainees recently returned from. Overseas, future trainees, and past trainees. Following the meeting a barbecue and a game of soc- cer was enjoyed. Guests were present from Denmark, Oakville, Ridgetown, Wooler, Brodhagen and various other places. 1 Keep Canada Beautiful ... Pitch -In !ALLY But we are refk riding on amount equal fo the 7% f�Intart aiot� iqi , )nIy. At Dnney's Fine Fur :r When you buy furniture or accessories at Dinney's during the month of June we will refund an amount equal to the Ontario Government's sales tax off our already special low pates i. -sir