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Clinton News-Record, 1987-02-25, Page 11Couples renew wedding vows MIDDLETON - Morning prayer was held St. James' Middleton Anglican Church on Sunday with Rev. Aubrey Bell officiating. During the service, Rev. Bell had Renewal of Marriage Vows in honor of St. Valentine. Those taking the vows were Don and Audrey Middleton, Edward and Lois Wise, Edward and Blanche Deeves. Don Middleton received the offering. Rev. Bell read a thank you letter from Bishop Derwyn Jones, thanking St. James' for paying their budget. Rev. Bell led in a Healing Service on Sun- day. Holy Communion was held with the lay- ing on of hands for those who wished it. Coming Events On February 22, Evensong will be held in Trinity church at 5 p.m. Prayer Group will begin at 7 p.m. at the Rectory. On March 1, Men's Breakfast will be held at St. James' at 8 a.m. Wagon Ride Successful Last Monday nearly 60 people gathered at Tom Penhale's to join in the wagon ride. On the ride were moms and dads, grammes and grampas along with the children. Many thanks to the hosts of this great ride Don and Audrey Middleton. Danny and Josh were the horses and the driver was Don McNeil who took the children for a great ride. Following the ride, everyone came back to the church for sup- per of wieners, scalloped_ potatoes, rolls, salad, and cupcakes and ice cream for dessert, along with a chocolate drinks. Following the supper, a sing song was held with Cheryl Tomilenson playing her guitar, and games were also played to end the day. ACW News The ACW of St. James' Middleton met Thursday evening at the home of Delores Dutot and even though he weatherman had to blow up a storm, the meeting went on. Margaret Middleton was in charge of Worship. Margaret gave a reading, Doreen Welsh read the scripture readings and prayers were said in unison. Audrey Middleton led in the business Estelle Wise read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved and the treasurer's report was given by Blanche Deeves in the absence of Lois Wise. Delores Dutot read a thank you letter for the last bale and a letter from the area of Keewatin written by Bishop Alien. Blanche Deeves gave the card report. It was decided that the craft show in Holmesville is to be October 2, 3 and 4 this year. A motion was made to have Apple Blossom Time on May 13. On March 25 a Dessert Euchre, sponsored by the Women's Institute with help by the group in the township and Middleton Church, will take place. The meeting closed in prayer. A card party will be held at St. James' Middleton Church Hall on February 23 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome and ladies are asked to bring a lunch. Cost is $1.50 per per- son with good prizes to be won. A TV Awareness Workshop is to be held on March 7 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Bayfield. Everyone is welcome so bring a bag lunch and coffee is supplied. Happy Birthday goes to Kelvin Jervis. Rev. Bechtel speaks to children before they go to classes By Blanche Deeves HOLMESVILLE = Worship service was held in Holmesville United Church on Sun- day morning with Rev. Bechtel in charge. He spoke to the children before they went to class, many who were not old enough to join the Scouts, Brownies or the Rovers. Enterprising Seniors The Enterprising Seniors met in the com- munity centre in Holmesville. Gertrude Trewartha played the piano for the opening. Bert McCreath chaired the meeting. Charlotte Norman read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read. The roll call was taken. Alice Porter and Hazel McCreath were in charge of entertainment and led the group in a game of Hollywood Squares, which pro- ved to be fun. Euchre and shuffleboard were enjoyed. A social time was enjoyed at lunch. Swim for benefit of others CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1987—Page 11 By Maureen Dunsmore supper for its March dinner meeting. VANASTRA - This week is the last chance Plans for the Indoor Flea Market for to join in the Heart Swim. Come out and give March 21 are in the final stages. This will your pledges to the Heart and Stroke Foun- take place at the Vanastra Rec Centre from dation of Ontario. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Red Cross leaders course There are still tables for rent. For more at the pool from March 16 to March 20. Can- information, please call 482-7700 or 482-3881. didates for this course must pre -register. Teen Club News There will be extra swim times offered The walls of the Vanastra Recreation Cen- during March break. Watch this column for tre rocked and rolled along to the music on more details. February 20 when the Teen Club held a very Bingo Results successful dance for teens. The Bingo results for February 17 are: The music was supplied by C.M.T., with Share the Wealth Marian Castle, Clinton; lots of flashing lights and smoke bombs. o Col - Marg - Carter, Seaforth L Race Zurich, Bill in Thomas and friends did a hang up job Brown Seaforth, Bertha Gibb Clinton, add supplying the music. Verna Glacier of Clinton. The Jackpot was Special thanks goes out to Kim and Barb won by Flo MacCuspy of Goderich. The Hodgins, .Jimmy and Diane Ryan and lucky ball was won by quite a few players, Maureen Dunsmore for their job as so it will start building again next week. chaperones. Public School News Lioness Club The students of Grade 5 and 6 learned Activity Night about the Hullett Wildlife Area on February This Friday is Activity Night at the 24. Glen Sturgeon came to the school to give Vanastra Recreation Centre. This is a night a talk on the wildlife area. of fun for kids ages 7 and up. Heart and Stroke Foundation At the regular business meeting, the club The Vanastra Lioness Club canvassed donated $25 to the Lions Effective Speaking Vanastra on February 23 for the Heart and Contest. Stroke Foundation. Thank you for your The club also decided to have a potluck cooperation and donations. Grenier takes high scores By Susan Hartman HENSALL - Results of Thursday's shuffl- ing at the Hensall Arena are: ladies' high scores: Betty Grenier, 423; Ida Dickert, 377; Sadie Hoy, 367; Men's high scores: Alf Ross, 449; Percy Campbell, 367: Walter Spencer, 366. Contest Winner The Bank of Montreal, Hensall announced the winners of the poster contest, What banking means tome. The winner all from Hensall school were Louise Wood and Philip Ingram, Grade 2 and 3, and Chris Gardner and Ron Dube. Grade 7 and 8. Minor Hockey The Tykes played two games on the weekend and came out on top in both. On Saturday they beat Huron Park 10-4 with Hensall goals by Mark Bell ) 4 ), Brock Weiss i 2 ), .Jeff Campbell, Ryan Munn and Chris Jones. On Sunday they travelled to Blyth and returned home winners by a score of 9-5. Hensall goal scorers were Mark Bell ) 4 ), Brock Weiss ) 41, and Bili Peck (11. The Novice team lost a well -played game to Zurich Friday by a score of 5-3. Hensall goals • were scored by Blair Moir, Chris Taylor and Dan Taylor. Public Speaking Congratulations to Crystal Jones of Hen- sall Public School who placed first in the senior division public speaking contest at the Legion. In the junior division, Victoria Bisback placed second and Mindy Bell plac- ed third. They all will receive personalized trophies for their efforts. Goderich Township sets water rates GODERICH TWP - During their meeting ween lots 13 and 17 in the same concession. An February 16, council here set the water A request for financial assistance was rates for the township. received from the Town and Country Council moved, "That the water rates be Homemakers. Council moved to offer the Set at $60 for summer use and at $120 for a Homemakers the use of the community cen- Full year." These rates apply to the three tre free of charge for one event during the wells operated by the township. year. In other business council passed two In another charitaoie move, council mov- bylaws. The first was a bylaw to convey a ed to donate $400 towards the operation of iortion of Lot 13 of the Mt. Concession to the Vanastra Swimming Centre in 1987. David Kilgour. The second was to close up a Accounts were ordered paid in the amount portion of the original road allowance bet- of $162,155.95. to Township employees get three per cent increase By Wilma Oke VANASTRA - Tuckersmith Township employees will get a three per cent wage in- crease this year, approved at the cbuncil session on February 17. The increase retroactive to January 1 affects about 2'0 employees who work in the township's clerical, roads, recreation and day care departments. Under the new salary and benefit s hedule the annual salary for the clerk- tteasurer will be $32,425 plus $2,500 car allowance; the road superintendent, 29,993.60; supervisor of the day care centres at Vanastra, $20,625.52 and the director of Vanastra Recreation Centre, $21,608.86. secretary, $15,596.67; Aquatics directors, $15,809.1director, irector,$14,510.75; assistasecretary and nt needsial tday care Rob Gibson, a Forestry Technician II for the Hullett Cpnservation Area, gave these students from Vanastra Public School a tour around the Hullett Wildlife Management Area and spoke to them about conservation efforts on February 12. After the tour, the students took part in outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and skiing, as well as having an outdoor lunch. IDavid Emslie photo) Surviving with style is new project By Margaret Hoggarth KIPPEN - The first meeting of the Kippen 3 4-H club was held at Brucefield Church on February 17. Leaders Barb Moffat and Pat Predhomme welcomed 16 members. The objective for this club, Surviving with Style, is to learn how to live on your own and work with others. Members were introduced to Bev Linden - field who works for Johnson Controls. He talked to the club about plumbing and elec- tricity: The executive was chosen. Officers for this club consist of Barb Fotheringham as president, Lynn Moffat as vice-president, Janice Moffat as treasurer, secretary and press reporter both floating. Press reporter for this week was Lois Anne I.ostell. Fair Board Meets The ladies' division of the Hensall Fair Board met at the home of president Frances Kinsman on February 17. There were nine members present. Secretary Marlene Bell read the minutes of the last meeting. A motion to hold a yard and. bake sale to raise money was passed and the sale will be held Saturday, May 23 on the front lawn and verandah of Mary Kinsman's home at 82 King St. Hensall. All committee members are asked to donate at least three different articles of baking plus some junk. Any other supervisor, $14,705.44; day care teacher, $13,591.39; part-time day care teacher, $6.32 per hour; part-time assistant special day care supervisor, $8.03 per hour; day care cook, $7.75 per hour; road grader operator - mechanic, $10.11 per hour; jun •. grader operator, $9.37 per hour; mowe perator, $8.82 per hour and laborer, $7.05 .er hour; and building inspector, $4,737.49 per year. Employees traveling on township business will be allowed- 350 per mile or 22t per kilometer. Other Business A request for a tile drainage loan for $20,000 was approved. , A request by Douglas Smith to operate an automotive dealership on Lot 43 at Vanastra was granted. Community Club hosts pot -luck supper By Milena I,ohh MAITLAND & 16 - If you are a member of the SS 4 Community Club and you missed the meeting held in February at the Goderich Township Community Centre. you missed a super pot -luck meal. Probably you are like most of us who were there and didn't need to eat anyway. After the meal and things were tidied up, President Marilyn Forbes opened the meeting with a poem, When God Created Farm Folks and a reading What is Farmer's Wife. Secretary Verna I,obh read the minutes of the December meeting and the annual report which refreshed members memories as how dull '86 was compared to '85. Marlene Forbes, treasurer, read her report and the annual report. Eleven members paid their membership dues. Members welcome their new member, Mary .Jane. The new slate of officers for 1987-88 was read: president - Jeanette Martin. vice president - Linda .Jones: secretary - Milena f,obb, assistand secretary - Faye Oakes; treasurer - Helen Lobb. assistant treasurer; - Marlene Forbes: buying com- mittee - Roba Lobb and Betty Feagan. The next meeting will he held on March 4. at 8 p.m. with a bake sale. The place has been changed.also and we will meet at the home of Helen Lobb. It was decided to order the coin sets for the school awards for .June. After the Benediction, some quilted and some headed for home in an attempt to miss the next blustery blow. I think everyone will agree that this is too nice a winter to head off south for a holiday, still it would be nice to go. The community has been rather quiet except for the snowmobiles which certainly have had ex- cellent weather for getting around. The skiers are taking advantage of the condi- tions too. There hasn't been too much in the way of community activities but a good turn out late in January got most together for a pot- luck dinner and anyone who went away hungry had themself to blame. The ne%vlyweds, Steve and Brenda Thompson, were presented with the com- munity gift. • Don and Marilyn Forbes have just return- ed from a trip to Cuba..They were away a week. There are rumors that there are others going places also. donations from interested people gratefully accepted. The fair is to be held June 12 and 13. An incoming president for the ladies divi- sion for the fall is -urgently needed, anyone interested in holding this worthwhile office please contact president Frances Kinsman or secretary Marlene Bell. Women's Institute In place of a February meeting, Kippen East WI held their second annual euchre party on February 20 in Hensall. There were 11 tables in play. Vice-president Margaret Hoggarth welcomed everyone, in 'place of president Grace Drummond who was ill. Prizes were won by Grace Broadfoot, Hilda Payne, Mary Broadfoot, Ida Dickert and Pearl Taylor. Jack Sinclair, who was celebrating his birthday that day, was presented with a prize and the crowd sang happy birthday accompanied by Mary Broadfoot on the piano. The draw for a grocery box was won by Bob Bell. Energetic Eight On February 18, the Energetic Eight met at the home of Bev and Doris Hamilton. Prizes were won by Bob and Frances Kinsman, and Al and Margaret Hoggarth. Harold Parsons won a prize for being the • handyman in the crowd. Church News World Day of Prayer is to be held March 6 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Kippen in the Sunday School rooms. Lunch and social hour are to follow. Everyone welcome. Un February 22, Rev. Lorne Keays preached a sermon at St. Andrew's entitled Dealing with our Burdens. Mary Moffat presided at the organ. Bulletin reminders - Toboggan party at Lyle Kinsman's place on March 1. To get to l.yle's turn east at the Big 0, and drive for two and a half miles. The annual meeting was held on February 22 following a pot -luck lunch which followed the regular service. Chaired by Rev. Lorne Keays, new elders elected were Myra Lovell and David Cooper. New stewards elected were Hugh Hendrick, Ray Consitt, Gary Love and Orville Workman. Lois Jones was re-elected treasurer for another year. Plans were made for St. Andrew's 120th Anniversary service to be held on October 18. Reports given showed that St. Andrew's had an active and successful year. Thanks to Mildred MacGregor for keeping the cor- respondent up to date with St. Andrew's Church news. The Event Seaforth Waits For! l5OFF and more on all Footwear ONE DAY ONLY Wednesday, March 4 SEAFORTH STORE ONLY DON'S SHOE PLACE Now Open Wed. 9-5.30 Because You're Worth It 60 MAIN ST. Mon. -Sat. 9-6:00 SEAFORTH s• ACA ARCHIBALD, GRAY & McKAY LTD. 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