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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-03-19, Page 7Grant Bergsma, 14, of Londesboro took part in the dart throwing game at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church bazaar held at the community centre on March 12. (Anne Narejko photo) • Easter poem opens SumrnerhillClub meeting Ruth Jenkins was hostess for the March meeting of the Summerhill Ladies' Club. President Lorna Ellis opened the meeting with the poem, "Easter Fantasy." The roll call was answered by 16 members naming a Canadian town or city and an in- dustry in it. An invitation to attend a workshop and open meeting on "Water and the Environ- ment" in Londesboro Hall on April 21, was received. Members were also reminded of the Goderich Township dessert euchre on March 19. The raffle was won by Cory, Haak. Hazel Watkins guessing contest was won by Lorna Ellis. Hazel read a humorous poem, "So You Want to be a Farmer". Marianne Colclough most accurately estimated her waist measurement in a con- test conducted by Sandra Westerhout. Margaret Wright distributed a 'helpful hint' to each member and then had each one read aloud. She conducted an interesting word building relay. The April 9th meeting will be at the home of Evelyn Merrill at 2:30 p.m.. Alice Buchanan, Corey Haak and Edith Wright are the program and lunch committee. Members are to wear a scarf accessory for the roll call. Ministry awards grant TORONTO -The Ontario Ministry of Health is providing more than $7.4 -million in the 1985/86 fiscalyear to support health care research across the province into subjects ranging from childhood cancers to repeat sex offences. . The grants, annotuiced by Health Minister Murray Elston, go to 185 recipients in Sud- bury, Ottawa, Toronto, London, Hamilton, Kingston, Penetanguishene, Burlington and Waterloo. More 'than $4 -million of the $7.4 -million awarded supports 77 health research pro- jects considered to be both scientifically sound and of relevance to Ontarians. The remaining awards; worth almost $3.4 - million, support the training and early career development of 108 career scientists, post -doctoral fellows and graduate students engaged in health research programs at On- tario universities, affiliated teaching hospitals or associated research institutes. Among the new research projects being funded is an evaluation of the social costs, social benefits and quality of life resulting from the treatment of three major childhood cancers. The study, headed by Dr. David Feeny of 0 McBRIDE BROS. 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"The program helps to ensure that sound research studies of Ontario's health care system are carried out, and that there will be a source of qualified researchers to con- duct such studies in the future," Mr. Elston said. The grants were recommended for fun- ding by two external advisory committees comprised of health research professionals from across the province. BEST RATES Guaranteed Investment Certificates 101/4% lYEAR 1O12% 5YEAR Varna RON KEYS 262-6273 Agents for ABC INVESTMENTS, Goderich CL.320.42 C ome to London and see the sights, shop, enjoy the theatre... we'll accomodate you at our special weekend rates! 45° 40 a0 1 S` night 00 2nd night (single or double occupancy, subject to room tax) With 156 rooms in the centre of London, you can experience fine dining in Raffles Restaurant, a light menu in the Cafe Park Lane, dancing in Brass Tacks 11 or a drink in the Lobby , Piano Bar. Special rates for weekends only. Park Lane Hotel 186 Ring Street, London, Ontario Reservations required. Call toll free 1-800-265-1538 or dial direct 433-5141 or call your travel agent CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1986,PPage 7 Londesboro Women's Institute meets By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO—The Women's Institute World Affairs meeting started March 12 at 8 p.m. with the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the singing of 0 Canada with Genevieve AUen at the piano. President Helen Lawson welcomed all and read the poem, "Armchair Garden". The roll call was answered by 14 members who gave a recent newspaper headline. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were given by the secretary -treasurer Alice Buchanan. Correspondence included an invitation to the Goderich Township euchre party in Holmesville hall on March 19 at 1:30 p.m. The WI executive meeting will be held in Londesboro Hall on April 7 and the president asked that everyone bring suggestions for speakers for programs for the next year. 4-H Achievement Night will be held April 29 at Central' Huron Secondary School in Clinton. The Agricultural Museum at Milton will be open for visitation from July 1 until August 22. A workshop on 'Water and the Environ- ment' will be held April 21 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in tondesboro Hall. It will be led by Norman Alexander. The president thanked all who had helped at the February meeting with the Tweedsmuir books. Elma Jewitt reported on the banquet for the annual meeting April 9 at 6:30 p.m. by the Forester ladies at Kinburn Hall. Several coming events were announced. The WI end -of -the -season card party will be held March 21. The WI will supply lunch and all are welcome. On March 20, the Lions supper will be served. There will be bowling banquets on April 10 and 15. Margaret Taylor gave a reading, "How to Protect Yourself" and also one on "Old Age". Alice Buchanan gave a reading, "So You Want to be a Farmer". The meeting closed with the Queen and the WI grace. Lunch was served by Mar- jorie Anderson, Romana Jamieson and Dora Shobbrook. United Church News Rev. Snihur and Jack Lee greeted the con- gregation Sunday morning. Ushers were Stephen-Duizer, Larry Gross, Larry Hog- gart and Rob Radford. The candles were lit by Lisa Kennedy. The decoration of the cross was by Jane and John Hoggart who placed the nails. It was announced that the UCW was in- vited to Auburn on March 19. It was also an- nounced that two nursery teachers were needed; a crokinole party would be held March 21 at 8 p.m.; and the Good Friday service would be held March 28 at 8 p.m. in the church. The children's song was "Clap Your Hands". The story was about the pump that needed new parts inside and how we need to turn to Jesus for •renewal. Junior teachers Twin City' School of airstyling Waterloo, Ont. • Hairstyling • Barbering • Ear Piercing •Make-up 55 Erb St. East 886-6305 Monday to Friday \op;,;(°\8:30 am to 4:30 p J al s s start 1st of awry month. were Yvonne and Parn Hoggart. The anthem was a duet by Dave Snihur and Marsha Szusz. The scripture reading was Matthew 16-23, Peter reproved and Luke 22-54, Peter's denial. The sermon was "Peter—balancing spirituality and reality". Personals Sympathy is extened to Mr. and Mrs. Or- ville Newby on the death of Mr. Newby's brother Lloyd Douglas "Bud" of London on March 12 at the age of 76. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Mrs. Roy Doan, the former Edna Lee, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Lee of Londesboro, who died March 6 at Northland Manor nursing home in Port Col- borne at the age of 85. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hardy of Port Col- borne; sisters, Mabel Scott of Huronview, Fannie Beacom of Clinton, and Ella Woolven of Toronto. She was predeceased by her husband, one sister and seven brothers. Visiting on March 10 with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns were his sister Myrtle and Wilbert McDonald of Kincardine. Lisa Duizer spent last week at the provin- cial 4-H leadership camp at Port Sidney along with 100 other delegates from around Ontario. She was one of four delegates pick- ed from Huron County. Allen and Barbara Bosman, Lisa and Kel- ly spent holiday school break in Florida. Amy spent the week with Grandma and Granpa Snell. John Cartwright spent the weekend at the Toe Alpha convention in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stevenson, Nancy and David of Woodstock visited last week with Jan Scott. Ruth Shaddick, Laura and Ken Scott spent the holiday break in London, England to study the educational system. Stepdancing Competition At the Paddyfest in Listowel on March 9, four of Cheryl Bromley's students com- peted. They were Jennifer and Kerrie Szusz, Paula Allen and Rhonda Howatt. The results were as follows: Jennifer placed third in the eight and under category solo; Kerrie placed third in 9 to 10 solo; and the group called Sweet Dreams, made up of Paula, Rhonda' and Jennifer, placed second in the 10 and under group. UCW opens meeting with an Easter thought By Mrs. L. Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The March meeting of the evening unit of the U.C.W. was held at the home of Mrs. George Johnston on March 4 with 17 members persent. Mrs Robert Geasby opened the meeting with an Easter thought. The Worship Ser- vice was led by Mrs. Clifton Walsh. Minutes of the last meeting were read, the treasurer's report. given and a report was given of the mystery supper. The study was given by Mrs. Clarence Yuill and Mrs. Ross Anderson conducted a Bible Study. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. Sam Pletch and Dorothy Logan. Weekly Euchre Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre held in the W.I. Hall on March 12. Winners were: high lady, Verena Bone; novelty lady, Alma Jardine; low lady, Olive Bolt; birthday closest to March 17, Agnes Bieman. High man was, Clarence Hanna; novelty man, Ab Cook; low man, Mrs. Clarence Hanna (playing as a man); birthday closest to March 17, Mrs. Garner Nicholson (play- ing as a man). There will be euchre again (tonight) March 26 at 8 p.m.. People Mr. and Mrs. Vince Makas and Alicia of SPRING FASHIONS now arriving daily! Be sure to enter our IN-STORE DRAW FOR A GIANT 17" CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY to be drawn Thurs ENTRY TICKET WITH EVERY PURCHASE ar 27 tj'urge cbept. Store Children's Wear. Linens -Toys 11 VICTORIA ST. - CLINTON London spent the weekend with Mrs. Ken- neth Wheeler. Ethel Wheeler of the Woodley Home, Wroxeter also visited at the same home on March 16. A family dinner, in honour of Mrs. Jack Bowman, who will celebrate her 90th birth- day on March 19, was held at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Elston of R.R. 5 Brussels on March 16. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bowman and son Jim of R.R. 5 Brussels; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Strickland of London; Mr. arid Mrs. Maitland Edgar of Petrolia; Mary Yuill and her daughter Jean Bervley of Brussels. Daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marshall of Calgary were unable to attend. Mrs. Bowman received greetings from the Province of Ontario by her grandson Murray Elston M.P.P. who presented her with a plaque. Mr. Ron Nicholson and Sherri of Barrie, Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Wide, Kimberley, Jen- nifer and Trevor of Hamilton spent a few days last week With Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. George Michie returned home on March 6 from visiting Dr. and Mrs. Donald Whitfield at Sault Ste. Marie. While there they were present a the Christening of Jennifer Anne Whitefield and Jeffery Donald Whitfield in Central United Church, Sault Ste. Marie. NOTICE 1986 DOG LICENSES for the Town of Clinton are due. Dog tags are now on sole at the Town Hall, 23 Albert St. All dog owners are required to have their dogs licensed. C.C. Proctor, Clerk IT'S UVI'S®W[Fk!LEVI'S Lev is sir Monday, March 24.- Saturday, March 29 lir OFF ALL 3 LEVIS PRODUCTS cell a OF GODERICH IT'S (LEVPS`" WEEK: LIE'S OF CLINTON