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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-2-13, Page 16Jirown crowned Valentine Queen By Mary ChesseU V!ARNA - Mary Brown of RR 5, Clinton was the lovely Valentine Queen for the Stan - Lee Seniors' Valentine party and pot luck supper. S was crowned by the president's wife, Ner ne Hayter. Wilfred Chuter won a prize for having the lucky dinner plate and Grace McClinchey , was theonly one present with a birthday in the Valentine month. She only gets to celebrate it every fourth year, being born on the 29th in a Leap Year. IlFollowing dinner, a business meeting was held with Elmer Hayter presiding. A decision was made to join the United Senior Citizens of Ontario, an organization which has had considerable success in securing benefits for seniors. A committee was appointed to purchase a suitable clock for the hall. Twonew members have jcined and the membership is now around 80. There were 36 present at this meeting. Euchre, bridge and shuffleboard were played: The next meeting is on March 5. UCW meet Helen Taylor was the hostess for the February meeting of Varna UCW on Feb. 7. Ivan McClymont spoke on the work being done to prepare a history of Stanley township, including Bayfield, which will hopefully be ready early next year. Since 1986 is the sesquicentennial of Stanley Township, dating from the time a clerk was first appointed in 1836, a decision was made to publish an atlas. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Complex, open to all who are interested in providing information or helping with research. Help is urgently needed to do research, especially to read microfilm of old newspapers. Different topics have been assigned to certain people. Ivan is doing the chapter on churches. Missionaries were sent out from London and Goderich, some of them the saddlebag type of preacher, and when enough people were involved, an advocacy was established, with meetings in homes or schools. Ivan found there was a lot of competition between the many denominations for members. The Methodists built many churches, but the Presbyterians built more durable buildings. Church unions were frequent, there being many changes over the years. The Parr Line was named after John Parr who in 1842 leased two lots, the present McClymont and Ostrom farms. Most farm deeds are dated from the time the land was paid for. often ten years or more after they were leased. Ti comrrruttee has arranged with the Registry Office for free access to information for anyone researching his farm history. There is a section for family histories, too. "Let Us. Take Time For All Things" was the topic of worship presented by Helen Taylor, Margaret McClymont and Maureen Hayter. Mary Chessell presided for business. A large donation was made to the Survival Through Friendship Organization which provides safe homes and counselling, for physically abused women and children. Volunteer help is needed, too. The World Day of Prayer Service in March will be held at the regular meeting. Deb.. Rathwell was asked to contact young women to work on the Dessert Euchre committee. The Pancake supper is on February 19. One of Barb Consitt's quilts has been completed at Eleanor McAsh's and another is being set up at Ruth Johnston's. Attendance at Varna church was down on Sunday because several people are i11, inclu ing Rev. Brown. Mrs. Eric (Shirley) Luth it of Hensall took the services in Varna and oshen and preached a good sermon. Or nist Marjorie Hayter and pianist Julie ebster played several duets. Celebration requires special interest in property GODERICH TOWNSHIP - In many homes changes people might consider a 1-5-0 theme February) rekindles an eagerness to choose e.g. use pioneer implements, create a seeds, plan the garden crops and change the special flower bed or use bygone articles for look of the front yard. This being Goderich a mailbox support. This may be the year Township's sesquicentennial year, it would that restoration is done to the exterior of the be expected that the residents would be house for a rejuvenated look. Landscaping taking special interest in the appearance of may be involved, using our local plants, their properties. shrubs, trees or rock. Some farm residents To acknowledge and encourage this extra may wish to spruce up the general Amp ffort in the area of property beautification appearance of their buildings. More people he 1-5-0 committee has produced the 1-5-0 will .be touring the area roads this year and Apple Award. It is a goal to encourage 150 will comment upon the attention Goderich owners to participate and be presented with Township people pay to their land. this award of honor as recognition of the The participation award will be used as a appearance of their properties. recognition of the numerous landowners The committee encourages residents to who annually put forth an effort to keep ' Gertie Fritzley, 524-2764 or Bridget Mathers, participate. In planning for yard or gate their places neat. uncluttered and 524-2401. • School students submit their answers to trivia quiz In January,the students of Holmesville vouchers as well. honour of being used the longest as a Public Schoowere asked to submit their FEBRUARY QUESTIONS "voting place". answers for the quiz, many did so and they 1. How many active churches are in the 10. In what year was a Municipal Telephone are asked to participate once more. The stu- township in 1985 and name them. System for the township m place? dent entries outnumbered the adult ones. 2. At what intersection in Goderich Many people are reading the township's Township is situated the old "Rob Rob Inn" The answers to last month's quiz are: history book so we invite you to send in your building? 1. Les Jervis answers to the following question to: 3. Where was the International Salt Works 2. Original Disneys lived in the township. Goderich Township, Box 1-5-9, Holmesville, situated in Goderich Twp.? Tom Penhale built the wagon for NOM 1LO, before the end of the month. All 4. What year did the "Salt Works" close? Disneyworld. family members may submit their answers 5. When and where was the first post office 3. Gas or oil • in 'one envelope. in the Township established? 4. John Holmes 6. What year was rural mail delivery in- 5. Scotty McDougald troduced? 6. SS No. 4 Community Club 7. What was the system used by this . 7. "Glebe land" at the Falls Reserve. 200 township to elect councillors for 1850-66? acres for supporta the a Church of England 8. Who was the first Deputy Reeve of the 8. Porters Hill township? 9. Union and Tipperary 9. Which building in the township had the 10. Chippewa Indians. Annual donation to ....Hospital Library Fund decorating the patient trays on Valentine's Day. Marg Caldwell announced a special Valentine's Party for the long term care pa- tients, and asked for donations of squares. Three members_ volunteered their assistance. If you have some extra time and would like to bring a smile to the faces of pa- tients unable to leave the hospital, come and volunteer on the Long-term care floor. Or would you rather deliver television sets, or work in the Gift Shop? If you have the time, we will find you a place on our volunteer team. attractive. As well as those who want to commemorate the sesquicentennial in a very special way. Farm and business owners within the Township will be eligible for this AppleAward. A method of signing up for the award will be available, for those who wish to participate. In addition residents are asked to look at places nearby and nominate someone they feel is deserving of this type of recognition. When you think of it, it should be easy to list a grdlat number of people who take great care in how their property looks. If you have any questions or wish to express your interest in participating contact: The winners for January Trivia : - Student, Jeff Powell, Grade 6; adult, Mrs. Marie Fitzsimons, Bayfield. These winners will be presented with Farm Show vouchers at the Box Social on Feb. 15th, at the Community Centre. The February prizes will be CLINTON - A, crowded Board Room of homes. Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) Auxiliary , After discussion, it was unanimously Volunteers greeted the bright sunny day on decided that an elaborate tub for bathing the February 4, and participated by giving and patients, a shower, a patient lift into the tub receiving reports. After the minutes were and a combined whirlpool, all designed for read by Helen Cooper, the treasurer's .patient comfort and cleanliness should be report was given by Marg Coventry, show- • purchased at a price of approximately ing a balance of $56.74. Fortunately, not $9,000, the payments to be met over a two many bills were outstanding. - year period: Notes of appreciation were received for The Vanishing Parties are getting under - Christmas gifts and from the Neutel family way on February 14, after which the public who received the silver mug for the first is invited to participate: We wish you a born in 1985. Appreciation was expressed to winter of good cards and warm fellowship! Earl Hilderley and Ken Flett for the Thanks to Wesley Willis Sunday Schoolfor auditing of the Auxiliary and the Gift Shop books. Recommendations' were received from the executive committee, all of which will unfold during the coming year. It was decid- ed that a donation of $200 be given annually to the Hospital Library Fund commencing in February 1985. Patti Winnings was con- gratulated on her articles in the News - Record depicting the history of the Clinton Public Hospital. Bess Fingland spoke of Dr. Gunn and of the surgical instruments he had made by a blacksmith..She then offered her assistance in researching the history of the hospital. Each committee chairman gave a report and named the committee members. Bernie Jewson, newly appointed Co- ordinator reported on,the teen volunteers in the program. There are presently 25 on the list, three of whom are scheduled for each day, after school and on weekends. Helen Cooper, chairman of the '1'.V. com- mittee, reported that January was busy with 167 daily rentals. Three members had to leave the meeting early to deliver Meals - on -Wheels. Clinton is unique for a small town in that hot meals are delivered five days a -week to the shut-ins. Much apprecia- tion is due to these tireless workers who trek through•.the snow to provide hot nourish- ment for those who cannot leave their Death saddens community. By Blanche Deeves HOLMESVILLE - Worship Service was held in Holmesville Church on Sunday mdrF ping with Rev. Bechtel in charge. The people of Holmesville were saddened . this past week by the death of Mr. Les Jer- • vis. Sympathy is extended to tthe family. Remember February 15, when the Valen- tine Family Box Social will be held at the Community Centre in Holmesville. March 6 - The annual Fashion Show will. be held. Tickets are available at Campbell's Men's Wear and My Fair Lady in Clinton. At • May's Decorating and Suncoast Craft Shop in the Mall at Goderich. BEST INTEREST 1/2 (3/0 Guaranteed Investment Certificates BEST RATE Agents for R.R.S.P. rr •Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. GRAND BEND GODERICH 238-8484 524-2118 EXETER CLINTON 235.242Q 482-9747 The Enterprising Seniors met February 7 in the Community Centre in Holmesville. John Semple chaired the meeting. Jean Lobb played the organ for the opening. Charlotte read the minutes from the last meeting. Frank Yeo presented the treasurer's 'report. Discussion was held on going to Schilbe's sugar bush and seniors to serve pancakes and syrup. Hazel McCreath spoke on the souvenir spoon orders. It was approved to buy another 250 spoons. Gordon Lobb spoke on the grant they would like to have to put on The Farm Show. The Goderich Twp. W.I. will Sponsor a card party, . February 14 . in the .Community Centre in Holmesville. 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If you're interested in Business, Technology, Communications or the Arts. you'll find the following programs are now inviting applications. • General Arts & Science • Parks Operation & Services • Radio Television & Journalism • Computer Programmer Analyst • Business Administration • Marketing & Accounting • Secretarial Arts • Chemical Engineering • Electronics Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical Drafting • Instrumentation & Control • Industrial Hygiene Technology (;ill nr 11 rite ia(lax 1,, lur,l mil mini iilmu1f !hos', ,,nil ()Orr enllrFr l,rOgrani . if knai rr a Grath. 12 ermlaw,.. dor, ire idi tl'tr lot admission thy% vi,ar. Some b teass / trinitisitil P.O. Box 969, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7K4 . (519) 542-7751 Mary Brown of RR 5 Clinton was crowned Valentine Queen last week by Norene Hayter, wire of the Stan -Lee Seniors Club president, Elmer Hayter. (Mary Chessell photo) Bequest buys equipment CLINTON - The United Church Women (UCW) of Wesley -Willis have been planning many events for the spring. At the executive meeting on Feb. 6. the treasurer Marilyn Parr reported a bank balance of $2700.00. A letter was received from Rev. and Mrs. Grace thanking the UCW for their generous donation towards library books for G•arsa Tula High School in Kenya. The late Mrs. Mayme Pinning had always been a worker in the Wesley -Willis kitchen and so it was decided to buy a warming closet to keep foods hot, with the bequest from her sister. Hopefully it will be in place in time for the noon luncheon on Thursday, March 21. Two sittings are planned, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the adult tickets priced at $4.00 and children under 12 at $2.00. Six delegates attended the Huron Perth Presbyterial in Wingham United Church on January 28. The - Leadership development report was presented by Elaine Bechtel. A prayer workshop is ,being held at the church on Wednesday, February 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A leadership seminar is planned, and Rev. William Lewis is to be invited to Bonspiel set for March 10 In curling played on Feb. 10 the Koene and Telford teams both had four point ends. J. Koene won five of the ends to help towards a defeat over G. Telford 10-7. The M. Francis - J. Brandon game saw each take four ends, and the Francis team had two three point ends to win 8-4. G. Riley was losing by one at the end of seven ends. Then the team had a super eighth end, scoring three points and winning 7-5 over A. Brandon. The top three teams are - J. Koene 155.3/4, M. Francis 15514 and G. Riley 139.3.e. ' The draw prize was donated)by Bili Mcllwain and the Bayfield Garag. Lucky winner was Bob Rogers. The members' bonspiel has been set for March 10. Remember to keep all this date open as curling starts at an early 9 a.m. Each player will curl three six end games. Next week, night six on the schedule, will see the J. Brandon rink with the bye. serve as a prayer seminar leader to be held at Wesley -Willis United Church on Thursday, April 11. World Day Prayer was announced for Friday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church, Clinton. Other iisnnouncements included Coffee Hour on Sunday, February 24', the first Sun- day of Lent; the Special Events day in St. Thomas on Monday, April 22; the Westminster weekend May 24-26; Alrna Col- lege school for United Church Women on August 17-19, and the church "Yard Sale" on Saturday, June 22. The joint Thankoffering service of Ontario Street UCW and Wesley Willis UCW is scheduled for the end of April at which time Alma Langford will be the guest speaker. An exciting evening, a South Korean Night, is being held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednes- day, February 13 at the church. A special dinner menu has been prepared, and a few Korean customs will be explored. A short worship service is planned, followed by a talk by Catherine McKnight, telling of her - experiences while in South Korea. Games of crokinole, checkers and Trivial Pursuit will challenge the participants, so bring yourself, your family and ask a friend to this enjoyable South Korean evening on a'cold Canadian winter's night. - NOTICE Morris Township Planning Workshop Meeting at BRUSSELS, MORRIS and GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE on Wednesday, February 20, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP Morris Township Council CLEARANCE FINAL ALL FALL/WINTER • Coats • Dresses • Sportswear • Housecoats •Jackets • Belts &Handbags Up to MANY MORE SPECIAL SAVINGS! 112.011613, "Where Quality And Service Come First" 32 Shoppers Square, Goderich 524.9431 OPEN MONDAY -SATURDAY 9.5:30 FRIDAY 9-J OPEN WEDNESDAY