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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-10-08, Page 12lure familyee n r e -all c Men s high sco , By Betty McCall On Sunday, September 28 a McClure fami- ly reunion was held at the farm home of Gerald and Carolyn Johns, RR 3, Exeter. Those attending were Harvey and Bessie McClure; Bill and Sharon McClure, Connie, Sandra and Mark; Laverne and Nita Mc- Clure, Toni, Randy, Lori and Kerrie; Clyde McClure; Neil McClure and friend Terry; Fred and Heidi McClure, Daryl and Jen- nifer; Edward McClure; Stanley and Donna McClure, Christina, Robby and Patricia. Ray McClure was unable to be present but the highlight of the afternoon was when he telephoned from Forestburg, Alberta where he is a teacher. Several members of the family spoke a few words with Ray. U.C.W. plan quilt display The United Church Women have made plans for a quilt display this Thursday after- noon and evening at Duff's United Church. Once again the weather put a damper on the pee wee boys ball game that was to be played at Walton Park Sunday night with Belmore in the tri -county play offs. Queensway Nursing Home News Queensway Nursing Home residents have had a super week of activities. On Monday, residents started off with morning excercises, a great warm-up for the several games played in the afternoon. Residents spent one hour socializing and playing favorite games. For the Tuesday church service residents welcomed Reverend Keupfer from Zurich. The service was delightful, and enjoyed by all who attended. On Wednesday morning the Health Care Aides from Conestoga College put on a special activity called "fun and guiles". This activity consisted of several old and new games. On Thursday, The Health Care Aides once again entertained the group, this time with a friendly game of Bingo. Everyone had a great time, and everyone was a winner. Thursday afternoon the Queensway Choir began to tune-up after a long summer lay- off. In the evening the weekly movie "Power and the Press" was shown. This movie con- sisted of clips from that ever so popular film "Citizen Kane". It was a very entertaining film, that brought back memories of the old film classic. To end the busy week, Father Mooney visited residents to give his monthly service. The baking club created pumpkin muffins for the special Thanksgiving service that will be taking place Tuesday, October 7 at 2 p.m.itebekahs meet Amber Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting October 1 and had as its guests, members of Pride of Huron Lodge, Exeter. D.D.F. Sister Lila Smith and her team in- stalled the officers of Amber Lodge for the coming year. Members were reminded they will be visiting Pride of Huron, Exeter on Novem- ber 19 when the Assembly President Sister Kathryn Bridges will be making her official visit. Unit IV meets Elva Forrest opened the October meeting of United Church Women Unit IV, Sadie Hoy read the scripture. Elva Forrest gave the treasurer's report. Unit IV meets Elva Forrest opened the October meeting of United Church Women Unit IV. Sadie Hoy read the scripture. Elva Forrest gave the treasurer's report. Mary Roobol reported she had sentfour cards. Mabel Parks was presented with a gift by Mary Roobol and Mabel responded with thanks. The minutes were read and approved. Hilda Payne showed pictures and told of the eight-day tour she and husband Tom took recently which included a concert by the Foggy River Boys in Branson, Missouri, a visit to the Amish Acres in Napanee and to the home of Mark Twain in Hannibal, also to the Winston Churchill memorial on the cam- pus of Hutton Missouri College. They also saw the play "The Shepherd of the Hills" and the famous Passion Play at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Before returning home they attended the Grand Ole Oprey in Nashville and took a tour of a Kentucky Horse Farm. George Cowan gave the benediction. A tasty lunch was served by Eileen Rennie and Dorothy Mickle. Shuffleboard scores The results in shuffleboard were: Ladies high scores, Beatrice Richardson 329, Anita Bengough 287, Pearl McKnight 264. 'res John Pepper 325, Ross Richardson 312, George Dowson 277. New Business An established business "Suns & Shirts" of Hensall has moved into sparkling new premises in the Village Walk. Tim and Chris Wilcox are operating the store which sells children's and adults sport- swear. Tim will also design specialty T- shirts. People Rita Gilligan from Smith's Falls spent two weeks with her sister Dorothy Munroe of Nor•thcrest. Nan Britton visited last week in London with sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hoggart. Clinton euchre The Monday afternoon euchre was attend- ed by seven tables of players. High prize winners were Minlue Rumball and "Dorothy Bezzo; low scores were Verna Glazier and Vera Gibbings; most lone hands Donna Tyndall; lucky chair Clark Stanley. Kippers news United Church News St. Andrew's Church, Kippers, par- ticipated in World Wide Communion Sun- day, when they observed the sacrament of holy communion. The Rev. Lorne Keays was in the pulpit. Kippen's church anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, October 19 at 11 a.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Bob McMullen, of Forest, a former minister of St. Andrew's. Although many people like to go out and enjoy a nice sit down dinner at the Ontario Street Church's annual pork barbeque, a large number of folks order their food to go, and on Oc- tober 1, these people had their food packed by Lula Merrill (left), Edna Wheeler and others. ( David Emslie photo) People Rochus Faber has now returned home from Stratford Hospital. Alec McGregor is still a patient in Seaforth Hospital. List Penny Sale donors Hospital Auxiliary Penny Sale cash donors were: Pepo's Restaurant, Blake's Welding, Bluewater T.V. Cable, Budd and Elaine Boyes, Ken's. Carpentry, Dale Pump and Farm Services, Travel on Trailers. Maple Leaf Small Engines, Elm Haven Motor Hotel, Gerald Hiltz, Mason Bailey Real Estate, Clinton Glass, Byer's Upholstery, Dr. Shepherd, Bayfield. William Walsh, Blyth; Blyth Printers In - corp. ; Sparlings, Blyth; Kitchen Cupboard and Variety, Blyth; Tasker's Funeral, Blyth; Howson & Howson Ltd., Blyth; Don Haw, Bayfield. Morgan's Trailers, International Upholstery, G.K. Reality, Hy -Test Ready Mix, Richard Lobb Auctioneer, John Wise Insurance, Frank Cameron. Lindsay Orchards; Payne Apple and Cider, Dr. W. Harrett, Dr. B. Baker, B.G.B. Investments, Dr. Grant Lee; Ina Mae Durst,.Dye Mustard Plumbing, Culligan•Real Estate, Willie'Bunn;. Rathwell and Rathwell Petroleum, MacLellan Welding, Brucefield: Dr. Dean R. Nisbett, E.B. Menzies, Dr. F. Newland, Dr. K. Wood, Blackbeard's Restaurant, Vanastra; Doris Magee, Dr. G. Bowker. INCENTNES gun ELP RODUCERS PORK MORE The Ontario Pork Industry Improvement Plan is a new five-year management pro- gram designed to make your pork operation more efficient and profitable. The plan provides capital grants for a wide range of improvements in Doth produc- tion and financial management There are grants available for ventila- tion materials, scales, loading chutes, herd health programs, artificial insemination, rodent control, record-keeping and tuition costs. You must have a minimum of 20 sows or market at least 300 market -weight hogs annually to qualify. If you haven't already received the OPIIP information, contact your local OMAF office for an enrollment form and details of the plan. n Ontario s1 INDUSTRY — IMPROVEMENT C;) Ministry of Agriculture and Food ONTARIO MntSter, Hon Jack Riddell Premier. Hon Dawn PetdtCon The Sarah Hill Chapter of the IODE from Clinton played host to some guestsfrom linthe Nicholas Wilson Chapter of London on September 30. 'Helping guide the t® e Town Hall was Mayor John Balfour and Clinton Reeve Bee Cooke (far right), a past regent of the Clinton IODE. Also taking part in the tour were (second from left to right) Marg Allan the past regent of Clinton region, Betty Thomson the regent for London, Pauline Stewart the president of the municipal chapter of London and Dorothy Cook, another past regent. (David Emslie photo) Clinton 4-H groups meet The Clinton Group II "Milk Makes It" held their first meeting at Van Dorp's. Dur- ing the meeting they discussed diseases ,caused by lack of calcium. After that they made nachos which were enjoyed by all. The officers are Sherry Postma and Carolyn Van Dorp. At the second meeting, they made a cheese fondue. They tasted different types of milk and some discovered that they didn't taste so good. A name for the group is still to be chosen. By Sheri Oesch The first 4-H meeting for Clinton Club No. 1 was on October 21. The members are Sylvia Crich, Sherri Levis, Tammy Elliott, Colleen Gower, Sheri Oesch and two new members, Kim Dixon and Sherry Crich. The girls decided on the name "Milk Magicians". The election of officers had the following results. President Sylvia Crich; vice president Colleen Gower, secretary, Tammy Elliott, press reporter Sheri Oesch. Lexie Murch led the members through the first chapter of the book which was about calcium and osteoporosis. The girls split into two groups and made nachos and a Mexican salad. Next meeting is on October 9. Varna news Bill and Helen Taylor were treated by their family to dinner at Hessenland on Saturday night in celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary. The remainder of the evening was spent at their home in Varna. Congratulations from all your many friends. Holmesville UC anniversary Anniversary Service Holmesville United Church was nicely decorated for their Anniversary Sunday Service withthe .Rev:: James Bechtel of- ficiating and, John Greidnnus organist. The Rev. David Woodall gave the sermon on the theme "Called to Excellence". A special welcome and thanks was extended to the Rev. David Woodall and all those tak- ing part in the service. Offering was receiv- ed by Wayne Tebbutt and Larry Rutledge. The United Church Women hosted a coffee hour downstairs immediately after the ser- vice. Everyone was invited. There will be choir practice Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Next Sunday at 9:45 Holy Communion will be celebrated in Holmesville Church. Saturday, October 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a stewardship workshop at Blyth United Church. An Official Board meeting was held September 29. About 26 people attended with the joint meeting being held in Holmesville. Mr. Bechtel reported that the Rev. James Moffat of Kenya appreciates the support he is receiving from Holmesville congregation. Meetings this year are to be held February 23 and June 1. A stewardship committee was formed of six members from each church. One of the jobs of the committee is to set up training sessions for board members. Mr. Bechtel to be away November 25 at a Bible Lands Workshop. The U.C.W. will conduct the church ser- vice January 11 in Wesley Willis. It is the 25th Anniversaryof the U.C.W. Holmesville is invited. Seniors meet The Enterprising Seniors met in the Com- munity Centre in Holmesville October 2 with Edward Deeves in the chair. Gertrude Trewartha played the piano for the opening of the meeting. Hazel McCreath read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read. Roll call was taken and Frank Yeo gave the treasurer's report. Blanche Deeves gave the card report. Mrs. Deeves gave a vote of thanks to the quilters who have come each year to do the quilts. 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