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Clinton News-Record, 1987-10-07, Page 8Page 8 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1987 B.C. visitor takes part in Church service By Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The congregation of Knox United Church was privileged to have Mrs. Philip (Elizabeth) Feeley of Vancouver, B.C. assist Rev. John G. Roberts with the service on October 4. Rev. Roberts extended a warm welcome to Mrs. Feeley and the visitors present. She expressed her feeling of honor in her participation of the worship of God here. She stated there are beautiful memories to recall and some we desire to forget. To show appreciation Mrs. Feeley was presented with a gift. UCW news The Afternoon Unit of Belgrave UCW met on September 29 with a large gathering of members and visitors. Mrs. Glenn Coultes played a number of hymns as a prelude to the meeting and Mrs. Sarah Anderson in charge. Mrs. Alice Scott was the first president of Belgrave UCW in 1962, and used for the wor- ship "The Breaking of Bread" and was assisted by a number of ladies reading ex- cerpts from the Bible and meditations in connection with the theme and prayers and trvrnns. Mrs. Dorothy Logan introduced the guest Rev. Hope Jackson, who had lived here when her husband Rev. Arthur Jackson was the minister here. She was the anniversary speaker on September 27. Her remarks were based on the 25th Anniversary of UCW. 4-H'ers meet The Belgrave I 4-H Club held their first meeting of A Taste of Ontario's Fruits and Vegetables on September 22. They started the meeting by choosing the officers. As a result of this the officers are as follows: President - Karen Montgomery; Vice Presi- dent - Sharon Keller; Secretary - Lana Thomason: Press Reporter - Darlene Black; Treasurer - Krista Bridge. At the second meeting the members made apple pancakes and while they were cook- ing they did a taste test with different juices. They ate the pancakes and vegetable salad which was prepared by Sharon Keller.—By Darlene Black People report Mrs. Margaret Shaw of Mount Forest spent this past week with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shaw in Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Viglianti and Stephanie of London visited on the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shaw. Mrs. Elizabeth Procter of Belgrave visited on September 24 with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zettler and family of RR 4 Walker- ton. Over the weekend Mrs. Procter visited with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Smithson of Downview and took in the CBC show called "Fresh Air" which was broadcast live from Black Creek Canyon Village. On Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Procter and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Smithson visited with the Rev. Charles Speakman and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Speakman and family of Pickering. Mr. and Mrs. Americo Arruda and Michelle of Fergus visited with her mother Mrs. Dorothy Logan on October 3. Mrs. Mabel Wheeler, accompanied by Mrs. Edith Swan of Brucefield, spent a few days in New York State visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. Wilson and family of Watkins Glen. Mrs. Philip Feeley of Vancouver, B.C. is presently spending a period of time with her mother Mrs. Clarence Yuill who is con- valescing at home following a heart attack. Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton. On Saturday they all attended the Ilderton Fair. Balloon rally to be held to honor homemaking agency CLINTON - The Board of Directors of Town and Country Homemakers met on September 30 here. Jean Young executive -director stated Premier Peterson has proclaimed the week of October 18-24 as Visiting Homemakers week across the province. The Public Relations and Fund-raising committee reported letters have been sent out to all the municipalities in Huron County to this effect. Plans were discussed to pay tribute to the Homemakers in Huron County. On the Saturday prior to this week, October 17 at 10 am, it was decided to have a Balloon Releas- ing Ceremony in each of the five towns Wingham, Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and AGENT Graeme Craig 887-9381 FARM INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Ask one of our farm insurance specialists to review your present policy. He may recommend changes which would improve your coverage. No obligation. McKILLOP MUTUAL 7:111 INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St. South, Seaforth 527-0400 FARM — HOME — COMMERCIAL — AUTO COVERAGE Hill AND Hill FARMS LIMITED VARNA ONT. ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ... VARNA GRAIN (formerly W.G. Hayter) We're Ready to Receive Your: 1987 * SOYBEANS * CORN — Two Receiving Pits — Harvest Services Available Contact: VARNA GRAIN 482-7908 or Hill & Hill Farms 482-3218 Exeter. Homemakers are especially invited to attend in their nearest town. Location of Balloon Releasing Ceremony in Clinton is in the park area north of Clinton Town Hall. Iri Goderich the balloons will be launched from the south entrance of the Court house. Traditionally October has been the month the Homemakers have promoted homemak- ing and done their fund raising. Part of this promotion, placemats were given to each board member to be distributed throughout the county. The board would like to express its ap- preciation to the businesses that placed ads on those placemats thus helping the Town and Country Homemakers to keep a good home going. Norman Ball, Huronview's oldest resident. celebrated his 103rd birthday on September 25. Mr. Ball. pictured with his son Clark, still enjoys good health and receives many visitors. (David Emslie photo ) Once again the annual Huronview fall tea, bake sale and bazaar was a successful event, as is evidenced by the crowds lining up at the bake table. Here, Jane Ladd makes a sale to a willing customer. This year's bazaar was held on September 30. 1 David Emslie photo) Fall bazaar, a success HURONVIEW - Marie Flynn and the Huron Strings were here Monday afternoon, and kept everyone in a -good mood with their high-spirited tunes of old and new. • Tuesday many helping hands got together to dress up for the bazaar and tea. They put up the display stands, set up the tea tables and decorated the hall in beautiful autumn colors and when finished was a sight to be seen. The Huronview Auxiliary held its Fall Bazaar and tea Wednesday afternoon in an old-fashioned country store setting. The tables were laden with all sorts of homemade baking and fruit while other tables displayed macrame, ceramics, beautiful knitted wear, hand embroidery and articles in delicate crochet. The tea tables were served by the Auxiliary members and our own staff. Wayne Lester gave the opening remarks. Pouring tea were Flora Rowson, Helen Westcott and Mrs. Leona Armstrong. Winners for the lucky draws were: Gary Betties, Seaforth, for the Teddy Bear and Lola Atkinson, Goderich, for a set of steak knives. By all reports the affair was a huge success. To the families of the late Mrs. Florence Keyes, Miss Tillie Dundas, Mr. Wray Cor- nish and Mr. Eldon Wilson, sympathy is extended. Huronview welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Ray- mond Whitmore from Clinton. We are pleas- ed to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Whitmore will be celebrating their 60th an- niversary on October 20. Monday afternoon the residents engaged in an exciting game of trivia. On Tuesday Silvert's Clothing opened up shop in the auditorium and literally' transformed the hall into a fashion centre. There was a wide assortment of garments in all the attractive colors of autumn and a sparkling array of accompanying accessories. This was an ideal time to brush up on your present wardrobe. Wednesday was an exceptionally fine autumn day, so about five car loads of residents and staff arrived at the home of Mary Gibbings for a session of vine -picking. As one person suggested, it was like working in the vineyard. Many vines were cut and had their leaves stripped, with the vines be- ing braided into wreaths, later on to be decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The workers were well-treated for their ef- forts, as they had hot dogs and hamburgs for lunch. But the treat of all came when Mary's homemade pies were served for dessert. There was quite an assortment of pies, lemon, apple, banana and mincemeat. Some residents went to Clinton to try their luck at bowling, Ed Stiles from Goderich was here to entertain the residents as he played the chapel organ. Rev. John Pluta conducted Roman Catholic Mass Friday morning. Several ladies were busy baking muffins in the afternoon, while other residents took a tour of a pharmacy. From the 4-H Clubs CLINTON - The third meeting of Clinton II 9-H Club was held September 29 at the horse of Sherry Postrna. Members repeated the 4-H pledge. The meeting was called, Vegetable Cookery - New Looks, New Flavors. They learned the ABC's for cooking vegetables, the right and wrong ways of boiling water and panning. To dress up vegetables, croutons, bacon hits, crumb topping, cheese and nuts could be used. A few minutes were given to complete the crossword puzzle. For the home activity members are to prepare stir fry vegetables, zesty vegetable salad or confetti salad, also make a seasoned butter. The club made stir fryed vegetables. The meeting was adjourned. The fourth meeting will be held October 7 at Sherry Postma's. Clinton Klompen Feest TRIP -OF -THE -MONTH DRAW WINNERS For September PICTURED ABOVE: Our September winnners, Joe and Helen Van Riel of R.R. 1, Forest. Joe and Helen won the trip to a Muskoka resort for seven nights ,areakfast & dinner includ- ed) through Ellison Travel, Clinton. CLINTON - September 21 was the 2nd meeting for Clinton 1, 9-H club. First they did their cooking then they did their book work. The cooking involved the three groups making one serving, One group made a delicious marinated salad. Another made a vegetable filling and sauce for the collossal vegetable burger, that the last group made. As this meal was cooking they had a juice identifying contest then they worked on their books. then ate the meal they prepared. On September 28 the following week Clin- ton 1 4-H club had their 3rd meeting. They cooked Fall stir fried vegetables and microwaved carrots. They did their book work, they ate the meal then to finish it off, they did a crossword puzzle on cooking. News reporter Kim Dixon Announcement Norris, Homuth 8 Taylor Ken Pinder C.A. The partners of Norris, Homuth a Taylor, Chartered Accountants Exeter, are pleased to announce that Ken Pinder has joined the firm in fhe position of manager. Ken is a chartered accountant with extensive public accounting experience and will be responsible for providing accounting, auditing, taxation and monagement advisory ser- vices in our expanding practice. Norris, Homuth & Taylor is a local firm of chartered ac- countants providing accoun- ting, auditing, taxation, data processing and management advisory services to a wide variety of clients ranging from ogri-business opera- tions to manufacturing and retailing businesses.