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Clinton News Record, 1981-03-12, Page 11You can't eat pancakes without syrup, and you can't eat syrup without getting sticky hands. Rob Snell of Exeter was ready and wafting with wet napkins to help Ids young daughter after she suffered the sticky hand syndrome at the Varna United Church's recent Pancake Supper. Although getting the. hands cleaned wasn't much fun for this youngster, eating the pancakes and pie sure was. (Shelley McPhee photo) Request to develop land Goderich Township Council met for its regular meeting March 2. T. Chuter was present to request permission to develop 3.5 acres of land for rural residential uses. The request was referred to the Huron Planning Depart- ment. J. Te butt was present to negotiate the sale of the former land fill site. Council filed the request until a site inspection of the area. Tenders were received for erection of a sign at the Township Hall and for paving the nparkinag. lot. It was moved by Councillor Mcllwain and seconded by Councillor Sturdy that Reg Smith, Brian Mustard, and Bob Smith be engaged to erect a sign for to hall Lavis Contracting was voted to be engaged to pave the parking lot and the connecting road south of the hall. • • . . Thirty-nine applications were received for the position of road employee. Council voted to file the applications until March 9. The clerk was instructed to have a number of programs printed for the community centre opening on March 14, I and to proceed with the final applications to Wintario and the Ministry of Culture and Recreation for community centre grants. Several accounts were ordered paid, the largest being to Lavis Contracting at $13,355. Start sewing The third meeting of the Holmesville II, 441 Club was held on February 14 and members started the meeting by reading how to construct and prepare material for use. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Bev Van Ninhuys and the girls made dart samples, learned how to press seams correctly and same started working on their garments. , The fourth meeting was held on February 21 and the members studied facing and zippers. The fifth meeting was held on February 28 and mem-, t -bers_,,read.a4tittlioyf to4nish a sitAnalipiOltra Waist, band They also learned about hemming and noted the techniques for their skit about hems for Achievement Day. The leader Mrs. Bev Van Ninnhuys held the sixth meeting in her home on March 7. The finishing touches on vests including trim, lining and topstitching were studied and the group learned how to apply bias tape. The next meeting will be held at the home of leader Liz Feltham on March 21. Varna by Mary Chessell A happy occasion took place in Varna last Friday night when 85 friends and relatives joined with Elmer and Norene Hayter at the township hall to celebrate their 40th .wedding anniver sary. Following a delicious din- ner catered by Valma Miller of Seaforth, an evening of fun and reminiscing took place, with an hilarious skit presented by family members and another by their neighbours. (Picture a couple of their sons back in diapers and buggies). Margaret (Gerald's wife) was the narrator and music by the children was in- terspersed throughout the program. Addresses were read by Carol Simons on behalf of the neighbours and their son Allan for the fami- ly. , • An open house -was -held -at their home on Sunday when well over a hundred friends called on them to extend con- gratulations. Jack Hunt, who was ad- mitted to Clinton Hospital on Monday, returned home on Saturday afternoon. Charles and Bernice Reid arrived home Friday from a very enjoyable vacation in Hawaii, well -bronzed from all that lovely warm sun- shine. They were lucky enough to land back in Toronto when the city was bathed in bright sunshine too. March is Red Cross month and a canvass is beginning shortly in Varna and sur- rounding area under the leadership of Mildred McAsh. The Red Cross is still very active in World Relief and in our own coun- try has many first-aid sta- tions in isolated areas, trains swimmers in life-saving techniques and of course, rucefielcl cares The sympathy of the village is expressed to the family of the late Fred Bur- dge, urdge, a long-time resident of the village. Mr. and Mrs. William Bur- dge of Owen Sound spent last week in the village with Mr. -and 'Mrs. Rick Burdge and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Scott -of Toronto spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott. Miss Janet Rushcall of Victoria, B.C., visited on the weekend with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross 'Scott. Janet is a member of the Victoria University swim team .which was.in. Toronto last week participating in the swim meet for Canadian universities. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott of London, Mrs. Genevive. Griffith of Strat- ford, tratford, Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Elliott and family of Caledon East and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Elliott of Toronto visited with Mrs. H. Berry, Misses Ina and Ellen M. Scott of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott on Sunday. elps couple celebr provides tree blood transfusions with blood they collect at their donor clinics. Day of Prayer A very beautiful prayer service on the theme "The Earth is the Lord's" was prepared by Amer-icaan In- dian women for the World Day of Prayer. A joint Varna -Goshen service was held in Varna on Thursday evening, led by Doris Wilson and Bonnie Roy. Margaret McClymont offered prayer and Margaret Hunt read the scripture selections. Evelyn McKinley read a translation of Chief Seattle's impressive speech, given in response to the American government's offer to buy their land. Carol Simons gave a talk based on James Johnston's Item, "Creation". Joan McAsh also took part. A duet was sung by Joyce Dowson and Marjorie Hayter._ _fin: adaptation::atthis,ses vice will be given on Sunday, as Rev. Brown is taking a course at Princeton Univer- sity and the UCW is conduc- ting the church service. The two UCW groups separated. for their business meetings. President Doris Wilson announced that. the open house for those who took the crewel embroidery course will be held in Ontario Street Church in Clinton on April 1 from 7-10 p.m. There will be a meeting of the Var- na group to set up a display for it. Enough stainless steel knives and water glasses will be purchased to bring the supply to 100. A large package of used stamps was sent to the Leprosy Mission. Members were reminded to continue collecting them and Marg Hayter will send them in. Discarded pantyhose should be saved for use in the craft room of the Bluewater Rest Home. Treasurer Marg Hayter reported that $374 was realized from the pancake supper, up considerably from last year. The group has been asked to cater for Wat and Ruby Webster's Wth wedding anniversary on September 5. Tire annual dessert euchre will 'be on April 15 this year and the fall turkey smorgasbord on September 23. Varna 4-H Club The fourth meeting of the Varna 441 club was held at Sandra Turner's home and all talked about achievement te CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1961—PAGE It night which will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at Huron Centennial School for all 441 Clubs in the Brucefield area. Sandra showed the girls how to do interfacing like the example in the book. The seniors learned how to pat in a zipper and were to do it for homework. - by Laura Roy On March 2nd, the Thrifty Threaders " held their fifth meeting at the home of Kate Keys when they discussed the idea of going to the Ice Capades as a group. The leaders showed how to apply a waistband and do a hem. - by Peggy Van Wonderen Your Child's.Portrait Wish couple long and happy life by Blanche Deeves _Morning Prayer_ :was held. in St. James Church and Rev. Win. Bennett chose for his sermon, Three steps in Xian discipleship". Ray Wise and Edward beeves received the offering. World Day of Prayer was held in Trinity Church, Bayfield on Friday after- noon and Mrs. Jeanne Ben- nett opened the service by welcoming all visitors and to join in tea and social time. She also welcomed Mrs. Crocker of Goderich, the guest speaker. Representing St. James and taking part in the service by reading were Mrs. Margaret Middleton and Mrs. Blanche Deeves. Sarah Stacey also went for the service. Mrs. Crocker said she was pleased to be invited as speaker on such a beautiful day in Bayfield. Her topic was Creation which proved to be very interesting. Molly Cox played the organ and a social time followed. Mrs. Edward Deeves, cap- Mara. ap- t M.ara.._of.Diutes for part of Goderich Township would like to thank all who contributed to the March of Dimes at the time the canvassers called. Pat R.eder, Bob Thompson, Lin- da Postill, Corrie Brand, Marg Torrence, Bev Schilbe, Marion Powell and John Deeves collected $268.60 which was up from last year. Congratulations go to Kel- ly Colquhoun and Brian Wise who were married last Saturday. They are wished a long and happy life together. Smile,. Customer sitting in the chair of a barber shop. "Now listen, barber, I 'want you to cut all three short." Barber: "Just what three do you mean, Mister?" Customer: "The beard, the chair and also the con- versation." In vivid color A gift to you from CLINTON NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Just drop into our store during the days and hours listed below. Your lovely gift picture will be taken FREE by a professional ' children's photographer. One gift portrait to a family which may include groups. 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