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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-11-24, Page 150 • The Huron Division Council of the Canadian Order of Foresters from Courts in Benmiller, Kinburn, Atwood and Wallace played host this weekend in Goderich to about 250 Foresters from 39 courts in the Western Ontario Provincial Assembly at its 18th annual meeting. Executive members here are, back row, left to right, Edna Banfield, chaplain; Leta Ballantyne, vice-president of the W.O.P.A.; Marg Gies, recording secretary; and Vivian Sweet, auditor of the W.O.P.A. Front row, left to right are, Don Buchanan, President of the Huron District Council, treasurer of the W.O.P.A: Frank Ray, executive member of the W.O.P.A.; Roy Gies, President of the W.O.P.A.; Vidal Mills, executive member of the W,O.P.A.; Harvey Anderson, executive member of the W:O.P.A. and Ken Hulley, auditor of the W.O.P.A. (staff photo) Over 200 Foresters meet in Goderich The Huron Division Council of the Canadian Order of Forestrers from Courts in Blenmiller, Kinburn, Atwood d Wallace played host this eeke'nd in Goderich to about 250 Foresters from 39 courts in the Western Ontario Provincial Assembly at its 18th annual meeting, Also present were some guests who are members of Foresters' Councils in 0 astern Ontario. The weekend began with lunch, opening ceremonies and. a dance at the Goderich Legion Hall on Friday evening. On Saturday, • ni'eetings were held at the Legion Hall. On Saturday evening, a banquet and dance were held at Saltford Valley Hall. . At the banquet, cash and cheques totalling $7,600 were presented for cancer research. This is the largest ar .ount ever raised by any provincial assembly in Canada in the Foresters' 98 A,ar history. Cancer research funding is the number one project of the Foresters as a national body, Over the years, the Canadian Foresters have donated in • excess of $700,000 to cancer research. They have also donated 16 buses for han- o- dicapped people in , past years. The Foresters are aiming to raise $100,000 to present to the Canadian Cancer Society at the 1979 national assembly to he held in London, Ontario. The national total has already reached $47,700. ° As a local project, the Huron District Foresters raised $4,840 for a therapeutic. whirlpool bath to he pur- chased chased by Huronview for arthritic residents' use. The hath will cost $4,560 with the difference between the two figures being donated to cancer reseLrrch' Accepting the cheque on behalf of Huronview was. Chester. Archibald. • Frank Ray of Court Wabash (Chatham area) received recognition for raising the most money of the executive members in the W.O.P.A, for the local project. He made small picnic tables and sold therm raising $162.38, Court Benmiller received recognition for gathering the - most new members in its court in the past year. Court Benmiller has about 200 members and Court Fascination, the Benmiller Women's Foresters' group has about 70. To help raise money for cancer research, Court Benmiller held a beef draw. The winners of this draw were Bruce Fisher of R.R.4 Goderich, Mrs. Mary Miller of R.R,5 Goderich and Mrs. Doug Thiel of Kitchener. Gerry Ginn of R .R.2 Clinton (llenmiller) Was named Forester of the Year at Saturday night's banquet. He received a gift and pin from Gwen Ray, last year's winner and chairman of the selection committee. High Chief Ranger Earl Parsons of London brought greetings to the annual meeting from the Foresters' head office in Brantford. He said he was proud to be a Forester and spoke of the many past accomplishments of the organization. Don Buchanan, president of the Huron District Council summed up the banquet on Saturday evening by speaking of the friendship, fraternalism and the helping hands which are all' part of the Foresters' orgization. .Park church services An experiment this past summer that took religion camping was very successful according to a spokesman for Point Farms Provincial Park. Sunday morning church services were held in the barn at Point Farms this summer and the campers took advantage of the situation by attending regularly. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1977—PAGE 15 BrowiiieaC��busy� The two Clinton Brownie ditional meaning to the packs have been working service. We braved the in - together on several occasions clement weather to march to during the last month, the Cenotaph Jacqui Draper In October we made from 1st. Pack carried the Hallowe'en favours for the flag and Theresa Raithby trays of hospital patients. We from 2nd. Pack assisted Girl enjoyed a Ha ow—e e-nparty in Guide Sandra Cantelon in costume played games and laying the wreath. picked up UNICEF boxes to take out at Hallowe'en. A total of $96.95 was collected and a cheque has been sent to UNICEF. We thank those who supported us in this venture. Ret'n'embrance Day saw the We will join in a skating Brownies out in full force at party at the arena on the Legion service. Their December 5, and hope to sing young voices joined with carols at the hospital on those of the Guides and Cubs December 19th. - By Marg singing 0 Canada and God Coventry, Brown Owl, 2nd Clinton Pack HOBBY AND VARIETY The hot chocolate and cookies provided by the Ladies Auxiliary on our return to the Legion were much appreciated. Save the ()noon 'rin\yr nri- Roy Gies (right), president of the Western Ontario Prov 'ncial Assembly of Foresters, presents a cheque for $4,560 to Chester Archibald. Mr. Archibald accepted the cheque on behalf of Huronview which will purchase a therapeutic whirlpool bath for its residents with the money. The cheque was received at a banquet on Saturday evening which was part of the Western Ontario Provincial Assembly's 18th annual meeting of Foresters held in Goderich on the weekend. successful experiment The Christian Reformed Church in Clinton approached the park personnel in 1976 asking if it could have per- mission to conduct services in the park barn on Sunday evenings during the summer. The park approved the idea and services were planned every Sunday from Victoria Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. In 1977 the church Varna girirnarried in Zurich churl photo by Kumano Studios Hamill-Oesch St. ' Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich was he setting of marriage tween Audry Diane Oesch d Thomas James Hamill on September 17. Father Denys officiated at the double ring • 411111111111r1111111iP- Mat • • tl r:, ee ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Oesch, Varna, and the groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs.. Chas, Hamill, London, • Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a chiffon gown with lace bodice and cathedral length . train. Her headpiece was composed of yellow roses and stephanotis with a waist` length pleated chiffon veil flowing behind. This com- plemented her 'bouquet of orchids and yellow and pink roses with trailing stephanotis and ivy. The maid of honour, Janet Oesch, sister of the bride and the flower girl, Tracey Pugsley, niece of the groom wore sunshine polyester with keyhole front, overlayed by a cape of pale yellow pleated chiffon. The bridesmaids, Carol Pugsley, sister of the groom and Karen Myles, best friend of the bride wore mint green dresses to match. All carried parasols overflowing with flowers and halo headpieces to match. Attending as best man was Brian Hamill, brother of the groom, and guests were ushered by Byron McLeod and Wayne Wright, friends of the groom. Raymond Oesch, brother of the bride was the ring bearer. For her daughter's wed- ding, Mrs. Oesch chose a Riga • 1 PPIIILIVIALVOIBMIC •i FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES (Operated by Children's Aid Society) Requests your support for its CHRISTMAS BUREAU Gifts, new and nearly -new toys and clothing may be left at the TOWN HALL, CLINTON DECEMBER 5-9 Remember Teen -Agars tool Income tax receipts Issued for all financial donations. Registration No. 0184192-01-15 Family itt Children's Services 46 Gloucester Terrace Goderich', OI'ntario N7A 1W7 gown of baby blue accented by blue and yellow ribbons. Mrs. Hamill, mother of the groom, wore emerald green with matching jacket. Following the ceremony, the wedding couple were honoured by a dinner and dance at tiie Exeter Legion Hall. Music was supplied by Versatility of London. For their wedding trip to the Eastern States and the Pocono Mountains, the bride chose a red Qiana dress. Mr. and Mrs. Hamill are residing in London, Ontario. asked that the time be changed to Sunday morning and the change resulted in a better turnout. Park authorities estimated that about 950 campers had attended the services throughout the summer Clinton man dies Alan Guy Straughan Alan Guy Straughan died in his home in Clinton on Sun- day, November 20 following a lengthy illness. He was 42. Mr. Straughan was born in Goderich on June 28, 1935 to Edward and Pearl Straughan. He attended Goderich Public School and lived there until 1969 when he moved to Clinton. He also lived in,Brucefield. He was married in London to Renee Chisholm and served in the army for three years and was a member of the Legion. Along with his wife, Mr. Straughan is survived by his children Carol and Jennifer of Clinton. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs, R. (Marjorie) Mancha, averaging 75 to 100 wor- shippers a week. The Clinto,n congregation was supported by Christian Reformed congregations in Lucknow and Blyth and each week 'a guest minister and 'guest continued on page 18 FREE with every *5 purchase of Toys and Games GET A COUPON FORA _ suddenly Goderich; Mrs. A. (Eve) Mustard, London; Mrs. H. (Dorothy) Newman, Crystal Beach; Mrs. 1E. (Betty) , Flowerbearearers were Pete Black, and Mike Carter, of Clinton; Ron Chisholm, Dungannon; Ian Chisholm, Goderich; Darby Schliech, Guelph; and Torn Schliech, Chatham. Strike; Kitchener and one brother Edward^ if Kitchener, Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 23 'in Clinton with John Oestreicher in• charge. Interment followed in - the Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Percy Pugh, Frank Cook, Howard Grealis, Roy Finch, and Des Cassidy all of Clinton and Ian Hill, Summerhill. ;.i Free! 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