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Some of the cast of characters in the Grade 1 skit, "Sparky's
Halloween", performed at Robertson school's annual Fall
Halloween assembly last Thursday were, left to right, Steven
Linklater, Eric Chisholm, Liza Dicks, Amy McHardie, Brian
Currie and Anne Alexander. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan)
Officer reports fishing has been poor
Roy Bellinger, Conservation Officer from
Port Albert; reports fishing has been poor
in this area. He would like to see the water in
the river just a little higher.
On Wednesday, Dane Griffith from Gorrie
was rewarded with a 10 pound salmon.
Saturday morning, many fishermen
participated in the sport but few were
rewarded.
Bellinger reports the upcoming deer
season looks good. Many deer this fall have
been killed on our highways.
PORT ALBERT
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Torn Livingstone, 529-7645
W.G. Thompson Elevators at Port Albert
is a busy place at the present time. It has
"Sharing Joy" is theme
for annual UCW rally
The 22nd annual rally of West Huron
Region of Huron -Perth Presbyterial was
held in North Street Church, Goderich on
Wednesday, October 5. Eighty ladies
registered for the day:
The theme was "Sharing Joy" based on
John 15:2: "Jesus said; These things I have
spoken to you, that my joy may be in you,
and that your joy may be full."
Mrs. Marilyn Verbeek, President,
welcomed all. The opening song, "Praise
the Lord, 0 You His People", was sung
followed by prayer.
With Mrs. Ila Worst 11 at the piano and
Mrs. Jean Hanly as leader, a lovely sing-
song was enjoyed. All the songs expressed
"Joy".
The North Street President, Mrs. Nancy
Pickell, welcomed everyone warmly.
Mrs. Grace Pamn, President of Huron -
Perth Presbyterial, brought greetings and
challenged everyone to start "Bible Study
Groups". The study book for 1984 is "Jesus
Means Life".
Two projects still needing help are the
"Medical Electives Program" and "Seeds
for Zaire".
The annual business meeting will be held
in Stratford at St. John's Church on Monday,
Janaury 23.
Mrs. Jean Hanly gave the treasurer's
report and also the budget for 1984 which is
only increased by $75, so the allocations are
not changed. She urged all to keep up giv-
ings, closing with the remark, "Takers may
eat better, but givers sleep better."
Mrs. Leila Finkbeiner spoke of some of
the books' she had for sale in the church
basement.
Victoria Street ladies presented a skit,
"Who - Me?". It was introduced by Mrs.
Mary Currell and those taking part were
Mrs. Vernan Smith, Mrs. Douglas Robinson,
storage for 700,000 bushels of grain and
there are several more weeks of harvesting
left.
Mrs. Ross Harrison, Mrs. Ben Freeman and
Mrs. John Boa.
Two lovely- duets -were sung by Marty
Lobb and Elaine Bechtel from the
Holmesville church.
The Bible Study, "Sharing Joy", was led
by the Nile women. Mrs. Karen Roberts in-
troduced it and pointed out the different
meanings of joy in the Old and New
Testaments. Group leaders were Mary
Stoll, Myrtle Kerr, Shirley Dustow, Karen
Roberts, Willetta McWhinney and Cora
Sherwood. After discussions, each group
reported their findings.
After singing grace, the ladies retired to
the basement where the ladies of North
Street served a delicious dinner.
The afternoon session was opened with
worship led by Trinity ladies. Those taking
part were Mrs. David Hackett, Mrs. Jim
Hunter and Mrs. Alex Hackett.
The offering was received by four Auburn
ladies and prayer of dedication was by Mrs.
Elva Armstrong.
Mrs. Phyllis Fisher of Benmiller UCW in-
troduced the speaker, Mrs. Iva Wood of
Goderich. Mrs. Wood brought a very in-
spiring message on the theme "Sharing
Joy".
The Reverend Ken Bauman of Blyth lead
in singing several songs and ended with a
solo, "It is no Secret".
The roll call was answered by 10
presidents telling, "A humorous incident or
story your U.C.W. experienced."
Mrs.Mary Currell invited Huron West
Region to hold their next rally at the Vic-
toria St. Church in 1984.
Mrs. June Robinson of Donnybrook gave
the courtesies. The hymn, Lord, Dismiss us
with Thy Blessing, was sung and prayer by
Mrs. Verbeek closet a very inspiring, uplif-
ting day.
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GODERICHSIGNAL-SrAlt, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1903 --PAGE 11
Couple celebrate 35th anniversary
Gongratulatlons to Mr. and Mrs. Frank
McMichael of Goderich who celebrated
their 35th wedding anniversary- With an
Open House at their home on Saturday
evening, October 29. Mr. and Mrs.
McMichael are well known in Colborne and
Moved to Goderich a couple of years o.
May thby enjoy many more happy years
together.
A sale and exhibition of spinning and
weaving will be held at the River Mill in
Benmiller this Saturday, November 5 from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. and Sunday, November 6
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is spon-
sored by the Huron Tract Spinners and
Weavers Guild.
Remember, this weekend, November
the last paper drive pickup in Goderich. 99
The community is pleased to report Terry
Ruskin has returned hon and is con-
valescing favorably after receiving severe
burns to his body.
WI
`T There was a fair attendance at the Tiger
Dunlop Women's Institute meeting held
Thursday, October 27 in the Colborne
Township Hall.
The meeting opened with the president,
Mrs. R. Buchanan, presiding and
welcoming all. Members were pleased to
see a few other members present who had
been absent on account of sickness.
Everyone joined in the opening exercises
of the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect
and 0 Canada with Mrs. G. Knitting at the
piano.
The roll call, "A healthful food which
orginates from Canadian agriculture",
brought many varied answers.
Minutes of the last meeting were read by
the assistant secretary -treasurer, Mrs.
Dorothy Feagan and correspondence was
read and attended to.
An invitation was received to attend the
Goderich Township Women's Institute
meeting November 14.
A letter was read from the Huron Day
Centre for the Homebound and it was
decided to try and hear one of their speakers
in the next year.
Members were informed that the 4-H
Achievement Night for the project,
"Looking Great, Feeling Great" will be
Tuesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. at Brookside
School.
Social News
Visiting at the Corkum home in the village
for the weekend was Shan Thomas from
Sarnia.
Barb and Don Harrower from Holly,
Michigan spent the weekend at their cottage
in the village.
History Facts
Maurice Dalton of Kingsbridge was the
first Assessor of Huron and Bruce Counties.
He assessed land at a penny an acre. He was
also the first Reeve of Ashfield Township.
Church News
A large congregation was in attendance
for the 2 p.m. service at Christ Anglican
Church in Port Albert. The Reverend Robert
Crocker, in his sermon, spoke about
"Forgiveness".
COLBORNE
CORNER
Gertrude iC&sitting, 524-2076
Members were informed by Ontario Food
and Agriculture that there will be a
microwave demonstration open to the public
in Exeter, November 21.
Members were pleased to learn that
through the efforts of Mrs. Marjorie
Emerson, . their coffee maker has been
repaired by a firm in London.
Tiger Dunlop WI will be in charge of the
Huronyiew birthday party November 16 and
is to supply cupcakes and a hall hour
program. It is hoped that many of the
members will plan to attend this and help.
The Institute got in a supply of new
handbooks so each member present
received one.
Mrs. Buchanan voiced her appreciation to
the ladies who helped at the Huronview
bazaar on October 12. Besides herself, they
were Mrs. Donna Young, Mrs. Cora Sher-
wood and Mrs. Helen Stoll. She also thanked
all who helped with the lunch for the Cun-
ningham funeral.
Mrs. Henry Brindley gave a splendid
report of the Women's Institute rally held at
OFA convention
The 47th annual convention of the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture is being held in
Toronto at the Skyline Hotel on November
28, 29 and 30.
At the convention more than 500
delegates, representing the 26,000 members
of the Federation, will debate policy and set
priorities for the upcoming year Also on the
It was also the occasion for the christening iragenda are sessions on animal welfare, en-
vironmental law and labour law.
of Lisa Margret Doris Culbert, daughter of The theme of this year's convention is,
Donald and Linda Culbert of Port Albert. "Future Directions." In line with the theme,
Following the "service, the Culbarmts en -
the delegates will be debating a review and
hem in
tertained relatives at their home the planning committee report on a possible
village. restructuring of the OFA.
The ACW of Christ Anglican Church will Guest speakers for the convention include
hold its November meeting in the church on Ontario Treasurer Larry Grossman on
Wednesday at 2 p.m. Margaret Young of Wednesday, November 30 and Agriculture
Dungannon is the president of the ACW.
and Food Minister Dennis Timbrell on Tues -
Cora Cook is to be the hostess for the day, November 29.
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the fall rally will be in Huron West in 1984.
Business being attended to, the meeting
was turned over to Mrs. Ruth Brock and
Mrs. Dorothy Feagan who were in charge of
the program.
Mrs. Feagan gave the motto, speaking on
success and stated that success depends on
one's character and everything one does.
Mrs. Brock chose the topic, "Cheese", and
in an interesting way, she talked of the
origin, the ingredients, where it is made, the
times for aging various kinds and general
facts about this very important food, giving
many useful hints about keeping it in good
condition.
Mrs. Brock then introduced a guest and
friend she had recently met, Mrs. Gilby,
who displayed some of her hooked pictures,
wall hangings and braided mats. This was
interesting and educational.
The meeting closed with the Closing Ode
and Grace and members enjoyed a tasty
lunch of fresh apple cider, dainty biscuits
and cheese with raw fruit served by Mrs.
Cora Sherwood, Mrs. Minnie McNeil and
Mrs. Margaret Jewell.
Winners of the draw were Mrs.
Marguerite Horton, Mrs. Donna Young,
Mrs. Ann Montgomery and Mrs. Hendrick.
Happy birthday was sung to Mrs. Minnie
McNeil who also received a nice gift from a
friend.
The next meeting will be Thursday,
November 24 at 1:30 p.m.
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