Clinton News-Record, 1984-02-15, Page 34
CLINTONINEWS*RECO , WEDNESDAY, FEBRiJAR,Y lb,19 4 —PAGE 3
"Great Greta" is Wayne Gretzky's
most dedicated supporter
granddaughter's husband John Allin. On the
back is printed "Great Greta?'
"1 think the people I have showed my
sweater to think I'm a little funny," giggled
Greta. "The lady across the hall watches the
hockey games, and every time Wayne
scores she knocks on my door and says your
boyfriend scored again."
She follows Wayne because she feels he is
a "young lad who does so well and is a
gentleman both on and off the ice, as well as
doing good for people who need help."
Greta is no new comer to hockey as her
husband and son played while she cheered
them on from the stands. Before Wayne
came along she was a staunch follower of
Bobby Orr and Jean Belliveau because they
too were "gentlemen."
The Great Greta possess a good
knowledge of nuinnber 99's accomplishments
and has no` doubt-thatuhe--wili°-seoreat-4east
1010 gams this season, :.. - •
"Sure he will! He has 50 goals in only 42
games and there are many more games."
In order to be on top of Wayne Gretzky's
affairs, Greta does not limit herself to
following only his career, but keeps her ears
open for news on his brother Keith, who is
playing Junior A in Windsor.
"They're not doing so well," Greta
commented on Keith's team.
Besides going and watching Wayne play
some night, 6treta really wants to write
Wayne a letter but she feels he wouldn't get
it because he receives so much mail every
day:Nevertheless, she -feels Wayne is a
"worthwhile chap to know."
BY ANNE NAREJKO
They call her the Great Greta. Not
because she performs death defying stunts,
but because she's fallen in love with the
Great Gretky..
In her apartment in the Clinton Senior
Citizen's building, Greta Nediger has just
about everything ever written and most
pictures ever published of hockey superstar
Wayne Gretzky. She even has a calendar
with all of the Edmonton Oilers' games
marked on it.
Greta . has never seen Wayne play in
person since he turned professional, but she
use to watch him play road hockey with her
grandsons who lived down the street from
the Gretzky family in Brantford.
"I use to watch them play out the dining
room. window. He wasn't rough then, he was
a real gentleman player, and he is yet," she
said. .
--In" one .of Gr-eta'•s- scrap -books isa-yrle''s .
autograph signed especially for her.
Grandson Rob Bundy was at a game in
Edmonton and was talking to owner Peter
Pocklington, formerly of Clinton, and after
Rob told him that his grandmother was a big
fan and how he grew up with Wayne,
Pocklington took him in to talk to Wayne and
get his autograph.
Rob adds to his grandmother's collection
of memorabilia by sei)ding-her articles and
photos from publications he comes across
out West.
One of the most precious items Greta has
is her Edmonton Oiler jersey-(number99of
course) she got for Christmas from her
Greta Nediger of Clinton is a Wayne Gretzky expert. The Great Greta avidly follows the
Edmonton Oiler hockey player's career. (Anne Narejko photo)
Beta Sigma Phi given council's
okay to erect signs in town
Lady Diane donation
At their Feb 6 meeting Clinton Council
agreed to support the Lady Diana Nursery
for the handicapped.
Three Clinton children attend the
Vanastra based nursery, at a cost of $30
each, recently increased from$25.
The n rsery is asking local municipalities
to helpubsidize the costs by donating half
of the money needed to send children to the
nursery.
Clinton agreed to donate six -months of the
costs, totalling $450.
Donation requests
Council considered donation requests
from the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the
Huron Country Playhouse. These will again
be discussed when the town's 1984 budget is
set.
A -request for -financial backing also -.came
from thelluron County Museum.
This year the museum is undertaking a.
new venture, re-creating a historical event
on film. As a bi-centennial 'project the
museum will videotape the Great Storm of
1913.
The film will be shown at the museum this
summer and will later be available to
schools.
While grant money has already been
allocated towards the project, the museum
is asking local municipalities for additional
financial support.
Sorority signs .,
Council- indicated that they had no oh-
Hensall residents raise over $600for March of .Dimes
By Bertha MacGregor
HENSALL'- The Ontario March of Dimes
1984 tund-raising campaign is officially
over.
Joyce Pepper, Campaign Captain for Hen-
sall, is delighted to report that a total of
$66'7:22 was collected in the -village.
The donations received from the com-
munity will help enrich the lives of physical-
ly disabled adults in many ways — by pro-
viding employment and job training oppor-
tunities, camping holidays, wheelchairs,
electronic .units and other aids; improving
transportation services and housing. In
short, the March of Dimes helps disabled
people re -discover their potential — .and
their abilities.
The Ontario March of Dimes campaign
slogan was, "We Can't Help without your
help" and Mrs. Pepper noted we certainly
can continue to help the thousands of
physically disabled adults across -the .pro-,
vince, thanks to the support received in Hen-
ssall. •
Mrs. Pepper would also like to add a very
special thank you to the dedicated
volunteers from the United. Church who
worked so hard and willingly to complete
the campaign. Their efforts must havepaid
off because the total collected this year is up
$150 over previous years. Lastly Mrs. Pep-
per would like to say a very special Thank
You to everyone who answered their door
and gave a donation.
PCW meet •
The PCW of Carmel Presbyterian Church
met on Monday and Kathy Bell conducted
the worship.
Margaret Hoggarth and Mrs. Bell read
messages Mrs. Taylor gave the topic on
"Christianity in Africa".
The,,roll call was answered with a verse
containing the word "Love": The
treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Taylor
in the absence of .Marlene Bell. Mrs: Bell
reported for the sick and shut -ids 'Mrs.
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PURPOSE:
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Auditor's Report.
2. To elect two Directors to replace Ron
McMichael and Doug Anderson, whose
term of office expires. Roth Directors
are eligible for re-election.
3. To amend by-law No. 33 - Director's
, Remuneration.
4. To appoint an auditor for 19$4.
3. To transact any other business which
may rightly come before the Annual
Meeting.
George Adams
Randy Hutchinson
MANAGER -
Eleanor Thompson reported for the kitchen
supplies. Mrs. Taylor gave a report on the
Presbyterial she . attended at Knox
Presbyterian Church, Stratford The
synodical will be held at Wingham April 24-
25th.
The -World- Day -of Prayer will beheld- in
Carmel Church on March 2 at 2 p.m. and
Yvonne Reynolds will be the guest speaker.
Arrangements were made to hold a Daf-
fodil Tea and Bake Sale on April 14 at 2 -p.m.
The annual bazaar is planned for Nov. 3 at 2
p.m.
The Centennial Committee will meet on
Feb. 16 and the March, meeting will be
March 5 at .2 p.m. The Arnold Circle Even-
ing Auxiliary will be visiting the Queensway
Nursing Home during the month of April.
People report
The Humanitarian Committees of the
IOOF:and Rebekah Lodges, held a successful
euchre.party_on.Wednesday _evening in the
local hall. Prize winners were: ladies' high,
Mrs: Bev. • • 1Hamilton; -consolation, Mrs.
Ruby Bell; men's .high, Mrs. Harold Par-
sons (Men's Card); men's consolation, Ross
Richardson; lone hands, Ray Consitt; draw
winners, Bev:.Hamilton and Harold Willert.
The next Euchre will be held early in Mar-
ch.
Unit 3 Meets
Unit 3 of Hensall UCW met on Feb. 7 with
President Mrs. Harold Parker. presiding. •
Worship was conducted by Pearl Taylor.
Mrs. Parker welcomed everyone and the
roll call was answered with a verse on Love.
The posters received were put up in various
parts of the Church to remind everyone to
save their used stamps. Dorothy Brintnell
read about some of the missionaries work-
ing overseas.
The president read highlights of the
general meeting. Unit Three will be enter-
taining for the month of Mareh at the
Queensway Nursing Home. Mrs. Brintnell
gave a report of the Presbyterial she attend-
ed.
Loretta Riley gave the study, Sarah Dick
read a poem, and Loretta Riley read an arti-
cle on the Nestles' boycott. Hostesses were
Mrs. Brintnell and Mary Kinsmen.
People report
Mr. and- Mrs ---Hugh Moreno of- Dashivood-
visited this past week with Hugh's sister and
brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett.
Recent visitors with Bertha MacGregor
were Mrs. Don Brunslow, Exeter, Mrs.
Maurice Haist and Miss Judy Haist of
Crediton.
Rev. Kenneth Knight conducted worship
in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presided at the piano
for the service of song. The Centennial Com-
mittee will meet on Thursday evening at
7:30 p.m. the World Day of Prayer service
will beheld in Carmel Church on March 2 —
the guest speaker will be Yvonne Reynolds.,
United news
• The United Church wyasrfilred on un y
morning -for the annual. Church Parad+lrt`ior'
the youth groups of our Community% and
church. Groups . attending were the
Messengers, Cubs, Explorers. and Scouts
along with their leaders. •
Following the march -in the flags were
presented with Robert Gackstetter, Andy
Phillips and Daryl Lawrence as
flagbearers. The Old Testament. Scripture
' was read by Scout Robert Taylor and the
New Testament Scripture was read by Ex-
plorer Heather Tinney.
Cathy Mann, Counsellor for the Explorers
led the leaders in a special prayer. Leaders
present were Messenger Leaders Evelyn
. Elder, Bonnie Gould and Bev Bell,; Cub
Leaders Ken Clark, Tammy Preszcator and
Kay Gardener; Explorer Leaders Cathy
Mann, Margaret Cole and Dorothy Brint-
nell; Scout leaders Tom Bailey, Les
Gardener and Bill Stebbins.
The ushers for the day were Ron Riley,
Doug Kyle, Jim Parsons; and Lorne
Hackstetter. Dorothy Brintnell greeted the
congregation and everyone was reminded
that next Sunday would be Baptismal Ser-
vice in them'orning and Ken and Doris Pot-
ter, recently returned from Australia, would
be showing their slides at the Evening
Fellowsl ftiService at'7:30 'lira.
Following the service a time of fellowship
was held in the Fellowship Hall with Don
and Elaine Stebbins as hosts.
The official board of the United Church
met on Feb.. 4) for their regular monthly
meeting With an excellent• attendance.
Following an orientation session and the
meeting of divisions Bill Bailey reported
•
that Rev. Gordon Pickell, of Goderich would
be the Guest Minister during Mr.
McDonald's holiday period in March.
Paul Alexander reporting for the
• membership committee stressed the goal of
having all members present for the Commu-
_nion_Servico_on anday, Feb. 26 and for
those who *tire firo>i•"' sfrut-h conimiu 'ion
would be brought to them on their request:
Baptismal service would be held on Feb.
19 when, Joshua David Fields, son and Mer-
vyn and -Jo -Anne Fields would be received
through Baptism. Linda Alexander was
received as a member through the transfer•
of membership. Gary Kyle, chairman of the
Christian Development Committee reported
the tremendous success of the Family
Skating :Party and . that a special get-to-
gether of couples would be held on March 29
in anticipation of forming a couples club.
Hans Gerstenkorn spoke on the forthcoming
Muskoka Conference -Retreat for couples
and with a number of couples' going from the
congregation stressed and encouraged all
couples to consider this weekend in June.
There will be no Board meeting in March.
and the next meeting will be on April 12. •
Queensway News •
Bingo with the ladies from the Kippen
United Ladies Group on Monday started out
the week of activities.
Tuesday morning everyone had the oppor-
tunity to get involved in a sing=song. The
Tuesday Church service was conducted by
Rev. Stan MacDonald: Along to assist him in
the service were the UCW ladies from Unit
Wednesday 'morning bingo was enjoyed
by the residents. This time however it was
led by the Health Care Aides from Con-
estoga College, who were at the home for the
day for their clinical experience. In the
afternoon books and other reading
materials were enjoyed. .
Thursday morning those who enjoy muck-
ing around in dirt 'all helped to transplant
plants in the horticulture club. As a result
there are now healthier looking plants
around the home.
Friday morning seemed to be the bowlers
lucky day. Everyone ended up with better
ccorekthaa usual whiclk,hey are:projid of
, ieir Scores were eountingas part e►f theBfg
Brothers -Big Sisters bowl-a-thon. & special
thanks to each of the staff who supported the
residents in this endeavour.
Saturday evening was movie night and an
educational movie on ice -fishing was shown.
Get well wishes are extended to both
Elmer Potter and Lavina Finkbeiner.
jection to a request from Clinton's Beta
Sigma Phi groups, to erect signs at the town
entrances.
Clinton is home to two active sorority
groups and signs may be placed at the
town's four entrances if the public works
department finds it feasible.
Road subsidy
The ministry of transportation and
communiciations will be petitioned by
Clinton Council for a $238,458 subsidy, under
the highway improvement act.
The request for funding is made annually.
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