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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-9-28, Page 12Page 12 Times-Advocate, September 28,1994 --COMc.OP4pvjlJJ\IJTY Granton WI celebrates 80th anniversary The first meeting of Granton WI took place in 1914. By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - The Granton Women's Institute was organized on March 18, 1914 and to celebrate their 80th anniversary year, members, husbands and some former members travelled to Millbank on September 20 to have dinner at Anna Mae's popular cafe. After a visit at the Gift Shop and the Cheese House, the group returned to St. Marys to the home of Olive and Percy Hodgins for their meeting, which was opened with the W.I. Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the Lord's Prayer. President Muriel Lewis then read the minutes of the very first meeting and the names of the charter members wJo attended. The program topic was resolutions a d cultural activities and the motto was 'Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it'. The roll call was answered with a favourite song. Margaret Oakley read a Thanksgiving story 'Through my window' and 'Hold us up Lord'. Florence Bryan gave a reading from the Voice of the Farmer on the 'Formation of the Women's Institute', also about the 'Good old Summertime' and a poem written by the former Patsy Wallis when she was in hospital as a young girl. Elsie Dann finished off the program by telling about the mail order oat- meal business at Staffa which she had visited and which was written up in the summer Home and Country. Elsie brought along a sample of the oat- meal, plus some recipes which came with it. Business included communications from the Children's Aid Society, Fanshawe Pioneer Village, the Women's Rural Resource Centre at Strath- roy and the Ministry of the Environment re: scrap tires. An invitation to attend Clandeboye W.I. on October 12 was read and the Area Convention was announced for October 27 to be held at Mt. Brydges Community Centre. Tickets for the luncheon and banquet are to be ordered for delegates and others wishing to attend. Church services At Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'Such Strange Saviours' based on the lessons from Esther and Mark 9. There was no service at St. Thomas Anglican Church because of the Harvest Thanksgiving parish service at St. Patrick's Church, Saintsbury. Personals Sunday guests with Don and Irene Roloson on September 18 were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roloson and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Roloson, all of Lon- don, Jean Roloson of Exeter, Dani Roloson of Waterloo, David and Barba- ra Roloson and family, Virginia, Amy, Stephanie, Geoffrey and Mark all of Strathroy. The occasion as in honour of their grandson Mark's second birthday and also Don's sister Jean's birthday. New face sparks summer activities AILSA CRAIG - This summer the seniors lives were given a fresh spark at the Craigwiel Day Centre with a new face. Cynthia Diner is the SEED student who helped out at the Day Centre, transporting seniors to and from baths, hair and foot care. She enlivened them with stories of her dog and her body building work-outs. Diner started full time the last week in June, and by the first of September had en- deared herself to the seniors so much that they hated to see her go. She has promised to come back and visit them as often as she can. The day centre held its usual pic- nics over the summer although a few had to be cancelled because of extremely hot weather. One differ- ent outing was a trip to Melbourne to pick blueberries! A few seniors who remembered picking in the wilds, felt that they were on easy street, what with grass paths and stools to sit on to pick at their lei- sure! The pleasure didn't stop there, for the group had several meals with Blueberry buckle for dessert! Grace Gryzbouski, the niece of one of the volunteers, came one day to show her crafts. Everyone went home with a beautiful gift bag, and the wish that they could have had her for a primary teach- er! The Day Centre is always look- ing for ways to add a bit to the funds they need to raise. It was a pleasure then to accept the beauti- ful hand -carved loon that Walter Silverson donated for a draw. The lucky person wt,o wins that will have an heirloom collectible just in time for Christmas. As fall weather approaches, and the seniors need to stay indoors more, the Day centre is looking for people who would welcome a day out, either to join in the planned activities, or as a volunteer to help carry out our program. Anyone wishing to share a talent, interest, or demonstrate a craft would be welcomed at the Day Centre. The Day Centre also supplies transpor- tation. NOMINATIONS TOWNSHIP OF McGILLIVRAY NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of McGillivray that the period during which nomination papers may be filed in the office of the Clerk for 'Ibwnship of McGillivray, (located 1/4 mile off County Road #24, south of West McGillivray) for the purpose of Municipal Elections, will be October 11, 12, and 13 and from 9 o'clock a.m. to 4:00 o'clock p.m. and October 14 from 9:00 o'clock a.m. to 5:00 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of nominating fit and proper persons for the office of: REEVE DEPUTY REEVE THREE (3) COUNCILLORS For the Township of McGillivray The prescribed forms for the registration and the nomination of persons to any offices are available at the office of the Clerk. If a greater number of candidates than required to fill the said offices are nominated and make the required declarations, polls will be opened on the dates stated below for the purpose of taking the poll: Advance poll - Saturddy, November 5, 1994 (being 9 days before polling day) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Advance Poll - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 (being 5 days before polling day) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Polling day - Monday, November 14, 1994 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shirley Scott Clerk & Returning Officer Hospital board members recognized The South Huron Hospital Board of Directors honoured two of its retiring members Monday evening by presenting them with framed prints In recognition of their 12 years service on the board each. From left are board chairman Bev Skinner with retiree Glen Thiel, and board member Larry Wein with retiree Jim Morlock. 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