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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-08-27, Page 8For the Soil Conservation Day held on August 20 at the Goderich Township farm of Gord Lobb, Norman Alexander of Londesboro brought his water management stewardship model. The show featured touurs, demonstrations, displays and speeches on soil conservation. (David Emslie photo). ti CLINTON NEWS RECORD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1986 ---Page 7 UCW stitchquilts fIP at meetin�. By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - Two crib quilts were stit- ched when the United Church Women held their August 18 meeting at Hullett Central School President Joan Whyte led the meeting and secretary Betty Hulley read the minutes from the previous meeting. Correspondence included thank you notes from Mark and Laurel Mitchell, Les and Hazel Reid, the Leiper family, Elsie Shaddick and family, Dora Buchanan and family and Laura Lyon. Members were reminded of the Fall Rally to be held on September 29 at Winthrop. The Londesboro group will look after the registration for the day. In the financial report it was noted that a new table cloth has been purchased to be us- ed in the church. Members voted to donate $200 to Carl and Lena Nesbitt for Ronnie. Two September weddingswere announc- ed, Carol Cartwright and Benjamin Munn- ings on the 13th, and Cheryl Lyon and Calvin Babelaar on the 27th. For the meeting program, readings were given by Betty Hulley and Pearl Mason, while Gladys Van Egmond, Elgin Nott and Denise Hulley provided some musical entertainment. Millie Lobb of Goderich Township was the special guest at the meeting. The owner of Special Effects, Mrs. Lobb displayed many of her crafts, silk flowers, baskets, pillows, dried plant arrangements and table favors. She invited everyone to attend the Coun- try Craft Festival, to be held at the Goderich Townshop Community Centre on October 3-5. Walton WI celebrate 30th Institute Branches from Huron -East District joined with the Walton Women's In- stitute to help celebrate their 30th Anniver- sary on August 20. President, Helen Craig welcomed the large crowd. Marjorie Humpries was paianist. Helen read a poem, "The last few years•changes of the W.I. hall." Secretary, Margaret Shortreed read minutes of the first Institute meeting in 1956, held at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull. In 1957 there was a membership of 57. The former roll call brought 17 members to the front when corsages were pinned on and several pictures taken, present members were later given corsages. In the correspondence several cards of congratulations were read from several of the Institutes and former members. This being the meeting on resolutions the roll call, "A Homemaker's beef which might be improved by a resolution or an ap- propriate action" brought in a variety of answers from members and friends of other branches. Leona Armstrong, the guest speaker, was introduced by Betty McCall. Leona told of her responsibility of her new job as Huron County Warden along with her township af- • fairs and other activities she attends through the year. Marion Godkin thanked Leona for her interesting message and presented her with a gift. The visiting branches contributed a number for the program sharing in the 30th Anniversary of the Walton Institute. The Ethel branch presented a guessing contest followed by Gorrie conducting a nursery rhyme contest. Moncrief had a sing -song while a Lakelet member sang a solo. Cran- brook had an interesting purse contest followed by Brussels Majestic presenting a comical skit on Naughty Mother Goose. Fordwich member read a poem and Leona Armstrong presented a county mug that was won by Marie McTaggart. The table at the front of the hall was set with an anniversary cake beautifully decorated in the Institute colors of blue and gold by Marion Godkin. It was adorned by blue candles in gold holders. The cake was cut by Mrs. Wilbur (Jen) Turnbull, the first secretary of the Walton W.I. in 1956. Everyone was invited for refreshments of fresh fruit, cake and ice cream along with tea, served by hostesses Leona McDonald; Berva Watson; Margaret Shortreed and Margaret Craig. Milk makes it - new 4-H project 'Chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Sherbet has fewer calories than ice cream, and diary substitutes are better than dairy products. These are a few of the many myths sur- rounding dairy products that are featured in the neve 4-H project Milk Makes It. During a seven week course, members will venture into dairyland and discover many interesting facts about a variety of dairy products. They will learn how dairy products are made, the uriportance of dairy products in the diet, and how to shop for, store and cook with them. For more infor- mation about joining, contact Jane Muegge at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5171 Clinton Agricultural Office. Workshops for 4-H leaders will be held September 3 (day), and September 8 (day and evening). Register now. Beef information night ® • • Cheerio Club meets Edythe Beacom welcomed nine members of the Cheerio Club and one visitor to -her home for their August 20 meeting. After Dora Shobbrookgave the secretary's report, a card of thanks was read from the Nesbitts. After the business, a few games of cards were played. Later Miss Beacome and Beth Knox treated the group to lunch at the Blythe Spirit Tea Room. Bridal shower Thirty neighbors met at the home of Gay Datema in Londesboro on August 22 for a shower held in honor of Cheryl Lyon. Special guests included Cheryl, her mother Joanne Lyon, and grandmothers Grace Easom and Laura Lyon. Contests were conducted by Susan Wilts and Debbie Albrecht and winners included Deanna Snell, Janie ° Wilts and Roely Verburg. Gifts were presented to the bride-to-be by assistants Julie Verburg, April Van Amesfoort and Emily.,Slotegraad. United Church news Goron Shobbrook and Rev. Dave Snihur greeted the Sunday morning congregation at the Londesboro United Church. Ushers were Tracey Salverda, Shannon Duizer, Darlene and Denise Hulley. Candles were lit by Denise Hulley and Shannon Duizer. Rev. Snihur reminded everyone that Sun- day School will resume on September 7 and the baptism service will be held on September 21. Rev. Snihur presented a Bible to Jeffrey Stewart to honor his graduation from the congregation. People report Rev. Mervyn and Marilyn Penfound, Calista and Blair from Hanna, Alberta spent two days last week in Londesboro, visiting Rev. Penfound's mother, Olive Penfound and Elgin. Many attended an open house . reception held in honor of their 25th wedding anniveary, held on August 23 at the On- tario Street United Church, Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jackson, Sandra and Barbara Konecing of Ridgetown visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen and were guests at the Jackson-Shobbrook afternoon wedding at the Blyth United Church on August 23. Sandra was a bridesmaid. June and Heather Fothergill visited with Dianne Palmer in London on August 23. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chrysler of Chatham spent the weekend with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tamblyn. They attended the Johns -Hill wedding reception in Seaforth on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott of Goderich and Jean Scott visited over the weekend with cousins Mr: and Mrs. Ivor Fog in Simcoe. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Scott in Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cousineau, Donald, Jim and Tammy of North Bay spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter and Colleen spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carter and Tonya in Simcoe. On Sunday they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Kevan Broome, Wade and Adam in Egmondville. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick were Jeff and Karin Shaddick, Stephen, 'Danny and Crystal. Joining them ,_ and Ioy n On Sunday were Dirk Livy war llchs, all of 'Kitchener. This week several young are people received their piano exam results from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. The students of Marsh Szusz of Londesboro tried their examns in June. The results in- cluded: Anita Gross, Grade 6 honors; Karen Bylsma, Grade 5 honors; Rob Adams, Grade 8 pass; Cheri Taylor, Grade 2 honors; Rhonda Howatt, Grade 2 honors; Angela Verburg, Grade 2 first class honors. Kerri Szusz earned honors in ther Grade 5 piano examination from the Western Conser- vatory of London. Peewees advance in WOA4 play The annual Beef Information Night will be ecutive Vice President, Canadian Cat - held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community tlemen's Association. Centre on Tuesday, September 9. The pro- The program is sponsored by the Huron, gram includes a social hour from 5:30 - 6:30, Middlesex and Perth Cattlemen's Associa- a beef dinner from 6:30 - 7:30 and three tions in conjunction with the Ontario speakers between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The Topics include: The Cattle We Like To meeting and dinner is $9 per person. Buy - Richard Heleniak of Norwich Reservations should be made at the Packers, 'Using Options To Reduce Risk - Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Chris Gaston of International, Farming Clinton, 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170 by Friday Partners- .in, Watarloo, *Current Is,Sues In The Cattle Business - uharlie Gracey, Ex- reA —ENJOY— GUITAR LESSONS Register Now For September Lessons 482. 3597 Loaner instruments available! Instructor m Paul Stevenson —Clinton-� 1 482.3597_ Phone far registration August 29. By Betty McCall WALTON - The Pee -Wee Boys advanced in W.O.A.A. Softball playoffs when they eliminated Wingham in two straight games. In the first game played at Wingham on August 12, Walton edged Wingham 3-2 in a fine pitcher's duel. Tim Nolan ended the game by striking out the last batter with the tying run on third base. The second game of the best two out of three series was played at Walton on August 17. -Wingham opened the game with a two - run home -run by D. Heinmiller in the top of the first inning but Walton tied it with two runs of their own in bottom of the first. Wingham led 4-3 after four and 5-4 after six innings. In the top of the seventh inning, Wingham picked up one run to lead 6-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The first batter for' Walton was Tim Nolan, who walked on four pitches. Manny Taylor then hit a long triple over first base to score one run. Wingham then changed pit- chers before the next Walton batter. Ron .Stevenson hit another long triple over first base to tie the score. The next batter was Brian Love, who hit a single over third base to score the winning run and give Walton a 7-6 Victory and a 2-0 win in the series. Walton will now have a bye until Win- throp, Mitchell, St. Marys and Milverton determine a winner to play against Walton. In the Tri -County league, Walton ended in first place and received a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The top two teams were Walton - 33 points; Brussels - 32 points, Gowanstown - 31 points; Belmore - 28 points and Winthrop 19 points. The two winners of Winthrop vs. Gowanstown.and Belmore vs. Brussels will play Walton in -a round-robin series with home and home games. The two top teams then play a two out of three series for the championship. Walton Pee Wee Boys are Steve Fritz, Paul McLlwain, Tim Nolan, Manny Taylor, Ron Stevenson, Brian Love, Pat Nigh, Brad Taylor, Brent Evans, Jim Shortreed, Brian Williamson and Michael Miller. The coaches are George Love, Bruce Clark and Don Nolan. Tournament Rained Out The 12th Annual Walton Squirt Tourna- ment was held this past weekend. Only four games were played before it was rained out and had to be postponed. The results of the games so far are: Winthrop 4 - Belgrave 5, Belmore 5 - Brussels 1, Walton 9 - Londesboro 0, Mitchell 18 - Clinton 2, the tournament for the remaining games are rescheduled for September fifth and sixth. Tickets on the Grocery Draw will still be ' available until September 6 when the draw will be held. Bake and Garage Sale The Walton Area Sports Club is busy plan- ning some fund raising events, the first one to take place will be a Garage and Bake Sale, Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m: - 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 31 from 12-4 p.m. Donations in baking or anything for the garage sale will be most welcomed from anyone in the community. Please bring your items to the park bet- ween 8:30 - 10 a.m. Saturday. Personals Nicki Machan, Goderich and Justin Cor- rin, London spent a few days last week with the former's grandmother, Viola Kirkley. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether and John were: Ann Playford, Mississauga; Yvonne McPherson, Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Watson Webster, Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Don Kuntz and girls, Holyrood visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Thompson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Clark Hand family returned home from their vacation in Van- couver, where they visited with relatives and took in Expo '86 Cuslom Laundry S.tvices NOW AVAILABLE!!! "Fast, Friendly Service" We will: ❑WASH ❑ DRY and ❑ FOLD your clothes for 25 Only i per lb. FREE Pressing included for September only!! * Hand mending * Stain `removal )Extra_ BLYTH LAUNDRY SERVICES Qann Sl., Btoi, Ont. Phone: 523-4870 HOURS: Mon. -Sat. 10 am -B pm CLOSED SUNDAY Member nada Deposit Insurance Corporation ieposit $500, change without noticL. 138 The Sou* Goderich, Out. N7A 3Z 6EAMSVILLE • BLENHEIM • BRAMPTON • 4tGARY • CHATHAM HAMILTON • MARKHAM •'MONTREAL • NEW RAKE/ • PARIS • P • SASKATOQN • TORONTO '• VANCOUVER }WALKERTON ! 1,11i s:. .7385 X • EXETER • GODERICH PICTON • PORT PERRY • REGINA • WINNIPEG • WOODSTOCK PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HURON OFFICIAL PLAN AFFECTING THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH TAKE NOTICE THAT THE Council of the Corporation of the County of Huron will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 30. 1986 at 8:00 p.m.. at the Blyth Memorial Hall (downstairs) on Queen Street, Blyth, to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under Section 17 of the Plan- ning Act. The proposed Official Plan Amendment would designate all the lands within the Village of Blyth as o Community Improvement Area. The amendment will deal with deficiencies in hard services (eg. public works) arid soft ser- vices (eg. sports & recreation) within the Village of Blyth. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or ver - bol representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Of- ficial Plan Amendment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Official,Plan Amen- dment is available for inspection at the Municipal Office, Queen Street, Blyth, and at the `County of Huron Planning & Development Department, Court House, Goderich, during regular office hours. Dated at the Town of Goderich County of Huron this i 8th day of August, 1986. Clark, Bill 0. Manly County of Huron Court House Square Godorlch, Ontario N7A 1M2 ($1,)524-$394 (Clerk) (S19024.41es (Planning) i