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Clinton News-Record, 1986-05-07, Page 21CLINTON, NEW CORD; WEDNESDAY, MAY 7,1986• --Page 3A Sid and Catherine Slotegraaf From the Netherlands to .Clinton - married life spans 50 years CLINTON -1936 was the beginning of Sid and Catherine Slotegraaf's married life. They were wed in a small town called Oudega, Friesland in the Netherlands. Their home was typically dutch, a small house with a farm building attached to the home. Sid supported his bride and future family by farming. In 1950, with nine children, they im- migrated to Canada, sponsored by a farmer Co.Alk in t Food 141, until he was able to purchasr. Later Sid worked for thee his own farm in New Dundee. Sid and Catherine had three more children making their family complete. Later in 1969 they moved to a farm on the Maitland and presently reside in Clinton. Although life wasn't always easy for them as an immigrant family, they both say it was their love for each other and their faith in God that carried them through. On May 10 they will celebrate this happy occasion with their 12 married children, 45 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Educating children today Tinton and area obituaries (Johnston) Turner and is one Joseph Proctor sons of Vancouver, Janine and Murray (Jo, Grant, of Hayfield survivede anby one Jospeh Clifton Proctor, of 44 North Street, Pfeifer of Baden. Bessie Grant, of l3 of Brampton. andn, er, Clinton, died in Clinton Public Hospital on Mr. Mann is also survived by nieces and i Turner was poedeceased by one sister April 30. Tae was 85 -Years -old. nephews Lorrie N � �� elanie and Steven, Darl ne and three brothers. Mr. Proctor was born on January 4, 1901 of Clinton; Sherri, of Kitchener; Dennis,He is also sby three grand- (Gardiner) rand- in Goderich Township to Lewis and Mary Georgie and Peggychildren; Grant survived of Montreal,hrnd- Viola Wise Proctor. In 1929 he married Karen,, Dale, Glen and Linda of, Vancouver; y and Beccie a ofSeaforth Paul Tom (Barbara) Beecraft of Woodstock and Viola Wise in Clinton. Jimmy Mr. Proctor was a merchant at Farm and Susan of RR2 Moncton. Bradley of Toronto, as well as five greatrandchildren. Machinery, Clinton as well as a stationary Mr. Mann wa a member of the Knox grandchildren. services were held on May 7 at 2 StrengeeeU. He was also a member of Ontario Presbyterian BluehL dge,cton and' the Monct. n. He p.m. at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Horne Street United Church. with Rev. Paul Murray of St. Andrew's He is survived by his wife, one daughter was also involved in the Federation of United Hayfield, officiating. Mrs. Marty (Shirley) Margeson of Ottawa Agricutlure for many years. PallbearersdChurch,for yfe d, were Garry and four grandchildren. Mr. Mann will be at the Peebles Funeral Mea Meaner, serviceerClarke, Tarry, Mr. Proctor is predeceased by his parents Horne until May 8 with funeral services to be Fitzsimmank Lloyd Westlake and Robert and one sister, Mrs. Herb (Elva) Jenkins. held at Knox Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. McVean. The funeral service was held on May 2 at with ice w sDon heldconnis May officiating. t .m. at the Interment in the Bayfield Cemetery. funeral home. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery. At Clinton Public Hospital on May 1, Anne Donations to the London Chapter ALS Avery of Holmesville died in her 76,th year. Society or the Huron County Care Chapter. Mrs. Avery was born on December 19, 1910 to George Alfred and Elizabeth Frederick Turner . (Anstey) Jones in Birmingham England. Frederick Woolland Turner of Huronview, She was the wife of the late Wallace George formerly of Bayfield, died in the Clinton Avery. Public Hospital on May 4 at the age of 97. Mrs. Avery, a member of the Maple Street He was a farmer in Stanley Township un- Fellowship Bible Chapel, is survived by her til 1929 when he moved to Goderich and sister, Nellie Lester, a niece, Beryl Adcock A promotion banquet was held at the Clin- glorifies man and not God, even though ton and District Christian School on Friday, Gods Word has very pertinent information Apr. 18. to give about values, decision-making and After a meal prepared and served by the respect for authority. Christian education "Willing Workers", the guests were enter- today o aspects of has to o providerliveClear beca guidelines s s in all tained by the Grade 7 Folk Group consisting and must be valued. Karen Bylsma, Sara De Jong, Beatrice De Vries, Patti Slotegraaf and Dawn Ten Pas. Dr. Henry" Veenstra, a Doctor of Psychology working with high school students for the Board of Education in Grey County, was the guest speaker. He presented two questions in regards to educating God's children today, 1. Do we, as a Christian School Society, have an educational creed on how values are to be taught in our Christian School? 2. Does our school provide the means to give direction and teach .our children self- confidence? Dr. Veenstra saki according to the teachers' guide, "Values, Influences and schools must provide a nurturing environ - Peers", the values being taught to the ment where our children can be taught children today are very "I" centred. The values and grow in self-confidence by learn - basis is that if it feels right to me and I can in to use the skillsRev. B. De Jong at God om gaveithem. justify it to myself, then it must be right and ReformedChurch in Exeter closed in Dr. Veenstra said students who have pro- blems with math, reading and writing have very limited self-confidence because of the emphasis that is placed on these subjects. We have to recognize the wide range of skills of our children and build up their self- confidence,accordingly. . •,, •We must broaden our horizns when train- ing our teachers and keep them up-to-date in all areas of education so that they will be better able to educate the whole child. Com- puters can help to make this possible by giv- ing our children the opportunity to use other skills besides reading and writing. ' He concluded by saying that Christian Beattie Funeral Horne, Clinton, with Rev. David Woodall of Ontario Street United Church officiating. Interment in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. William Mann William (Bill) Mann, of RR1:Moncton, ded on associated5 twiths hl.oueGehrig difrom complica- tionsease Mr. Mann was 49 -years -old. Mr. Mann was born on March 1, 1937 to Ar - chie and Pearl Mann of Listowel. He is sur- , vived by his parents, his wife, Mary Beth worked at the Purity Flour Mills until his and a nephew, Len Lester, all of ng an • (Battin), daughters Tracy and Kendra, both retirement in 1954. He then moved a to •• held at o ral Ila andace Fa ittaCoal ervices Home were at home. Bayfield to live with his son, Grant,Mr. Mann is also survived by • his twin family until 1975, at which time he moved to on Mayi 3 at 2 p.m. with . Mr. John' Marting brother Robert (Bob) and his wife Pat of Huronvieyv. Clinton, a sister Marion and her husband He was the husband of the late Mamie Interment in Clinton Cemetery. Harold Roberts of Listowel, and father-in- law and mother-in-law Isabelle and Glen . Battin of RR2 Moncton; in -laws, Ross and Marg Battin of RR2 Moncton; Joyce Battin of Kitchener; Margie and Arnold Campbell of RR5 Seaforth: Charlotte and Harold Par - Anne Avery okay to do. prayer. He also said the education system today Pres Y Queensway birthdays celebrated HENSALL - April was a popular month for birthdays in the Queensway Home. Several residents from both the Rest Home and the Nursing Home joined in the birthday celebrations last week. Those who celebrated their birthdays in April were Albert Miazga, Murray Howe, Ross Thomp- son, Clayton Mathers, Dora Hogarth, Muriel Gunning, Reta Upshall, Margaret Smith • and Margaret Coyne. On April 28, the Hensall Presbyterian Church ladiei; ran a well attended Bingo. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS • Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 CPH invites you to visit your hospital CLINTON - On May 13, Canada is celebrating Canada Health Day.Clinton t Public Hospital is taking this opportunity make you the public aware of what is going on in your hospital by having Hospital Day and inviting you to tour the facilities. • As you are aware, the hospital,has receiv- ed approval for the addition of a new Obstetrical facility and renovations for its chronic care area. The hospital board hopes that as many as possible\will take advan- tage of this opportunity to tour your hospital and see firsthand, why it is necessary for the expansion and renovations to take place. • The Hospital board Alas appointed a 'fund raising chairman, Doug Coventry, who is working hard with his committee, putting plans together for a successful campaign. The board has over the last year, put together a history of the hospital and its board chairmen and will be unveiling this, when the new board room, which has been under construction over the last several months, is completed. There will be a special day scheduled for the opening of the new board room with all the past board chairmen and/or spouses invited who can possibly make it. On April 29, Rev. Richard Hawley per- formed the weekly church service. Josie Rychman was the volunteer pianist. The following day, residents enjoyed the best movies presentation yet. It was entitl- ed, "J.T." the story of a shy. lonely Harlem boy whose only friend is an old one -eyed alley cat named Bones. It was an excellent movie. On May 3, several nursing home residents met in the activity room for an afternoon of crokinole and schuffle board. All had a good time. Stratford Cemetery MemorlalS DISTRICT OFFICE & SHOWROOM Sancdast Mall, Goderich Serving Southwestern Ontario for over 50 year D.A. Denomme - Man e rtes. 524.6621 (Private Entraf'ice at the front of tit a1 next tri SUnco lS Restaura lt� 1:. Freelance COSMETICIAN Have your make-up done by a professional - in the comfort of your own home. Now accepting appointments for wedding groups. Phone Sharon after 4 pm 482-9206 or 482-5443 Are you part of the human race or just • i a spectator? paRnaparnan 153 HIGH STREET BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL CLINTON 4T HIGH STREET 482 944:1. ' • SEAPORTH J, Tr k MRS. ANtillll A r311i1' :Of R.R.3 Clinton died on Thorstli yr May;1, 1 86 Funeral servicO was hold Orr Stiturday' Mby 3, 1986. u' ii'I�B1yEdliC!K W. �-t1R�IbR rif FforbtJwlow arrld lilit4rliroi Bayfield' Bled on SundSy Mayy 4,1906. Ftunerai service yiwlfl be held at fune'r'al Berne bn W®tlrlilsd ir, Mdy 7, i 8b at Fitness. In your heart you know it'slight. SOME ANSWERED —QUESTIONS— Do Baha'is Believe in the Trinity? ' All the world's religions make referen- ee to the Trinity: Baha'is is believe the Trinity to be as follows 1. GOD The Unknowable Power - The Creator - The Educator • 2. THE MESSENGER or PROPHET The Bearer of the Word. He who gives His life that we might know God. Who in each age stands before un unbelieving world and says I am from God. Moses, Christ,. Mohammed 'and Baha'u'llah are some of these Messengers. 3. THE WORD OF GOD The Message given us when we are capable of receiv- ing it. The Spirit which changes lives even when we are unaware of the source. The spiritual force which renews and resurrects. If you have any questions about the Baha'i Faith you would like answered in this col- umn, please phone or write: Goderich 524-4620 P• 212ox Kincardine 396-3589 P•1o69° Clinton 482-3388 p O. Box Dungannon n anon 529-3169 *PUBLIC* MEETING TOPIC: "The Family a nation in miniature." SPEAKER Mr. Gordon Naylor Thursday, May 15 • at 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Goderich lbwnship Hall, Holmesville Goderich 524-4620 P.O. Box 212 Kincardine 396-3589 P.O. Box 1059 Clinton 482-3388 P.O. Box 1250 Dungannon 529-3169 54, Church Services Presbyterian W. Fellowship Bible Chapel 164 Maples Stre11 et Sunday, a.m. Worship &Remembrance 11 a.m. Sunday School & Family Bible Hour 7 p.m. Evening Service Speaker: Hugh Rodgers 7:30 p.m. Tues. • Prayer & Devotion Listen to "Just Neighbouaa" on Cable 12 Sundays S pm 8 Tuesdays 8:30 pm, United Ontario Street United Church MINISTER 10! Ontario St., Clutton, Ont. ORGANIST Rev. David J. Woodall. B.A., M.DIV6 Louisa McGregor 11 a.m. Public Warship 1173,m. Church Schots Wesley -Willis United Church MINIIsTER-REV. JAMES 5ECH'tE'L, B:A., LD, SUNDAY, MAY 11 9:45 d m Services at Halmesvllla, 11 er m ServlcehtliYesleyWilliti FAMILY SERVICE INFANT BAPTISM Everyone Wotco s St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 4 RAJTENBURY ST. EAST, CLINTON 10 a.m.: Worship and Sunday School Nursery Care Provided MINISTER ORGANIST Rev. William M. Barber Mr. Charles Merrill Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St., E. Clinton Sunday, May 11 Rev. Homer Samplonius 10 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Worship Service All Visitors Welcome Baptist 85 Huron St. CLINTON - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • • REV. GILBERT KIDD Sunday, May 11 11 a.m. Morning Worship & Sunday School Wednesday t p.m. Bible Study EVERYON( WELCOME 524.9130 Anglican St. Paul's Anglican Church Rev. Gordo Stmmonf. 9.A.. M. Div, • • duhdaiy. May 11 10 atm. Sorvito 1st & 3rd SuretioVt . Holy Communion 2nd & 4sh Sundays • Morning Prover B a.rih. FOw4h Sunday 3,At. C'ismmunlori & Breakfast • Evervane WIrint.