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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-11-13, Page 6Page 6—The Wingham Advance -Times, Nov. 13, 1985 CANADETTES COMPETE—A number of young .members of the Wingham Canadet- tes Majorette Corps competed recently at the Brussels Autumnfest Baton Competi- tion. Girls from Wingham who competed were: back, Lisa Chapman, Heidi Robert- son, Deb Clark, Michelle Riley, Shannon Robinson; centre, Kendra Merkley, Carolyn Elston, Carrie and Margaret Skinn; front, Margie Gordon, Dianne Skinn, Candice Irwin and extreme front, Andrea Montgomery and Jacquelyn Elston. Canadettes fare well at Brussels competition Members of the Wingham Canadettes Majorette Corps did very well at the recent Brussels Autumnfest Baton Competition. Canadette Hailey Robert- son was named Miss Inter- mediate Autumnfest and Lisa Chapman was runner- up. Hailey also was.. first in the duet,, basic military march and parade march. She was second in thesolo twirl and the dance and twirl. Lisa was, first in .the dance and twirl, second in the parade march, third in the 4 • HARVEY BRADSHAW of Wroxeter recently retired after 41 years with the County of Huron Roads Depart- ment. Mr. Bradshaw managed the Wroxeter works shed - for a number of years and: was in charge of the Town- ships of Turnberry, Howick, East Wawanosh, Morris and Grey. He started with the county when he was a lad just out of public school and was a full-time employee since Jan. 1, 1945. Mr. Bradshaw was presented with a commemorative plaque in tribute of his years with the county, as well as a barometer and a travel voucher. basic military march and fifth in the solo twirl. • Canadette Debbie Clark placed second in the Miss Senior Autumnfest com• - petition. She' also was second in the basic !military march. I' and parade march, first i the duet, and solo'. -com petitions and •third 'in the danceand twirl. Michelle Riley was fifth in the basic military march. Heidi Robertson was fourth in the parade march and second in the dance and twirl. Shannon Robinson. was second in, the basic military march and fourth in the parade march. Carolyn Elston was second in the basic march. Candice Irwin was fourth in the basic march and in the parade march, • while Kendra Merkley was 'fourth in the dance and twirl. Margaret Skinn-waour in the solo twirl and fifth in the parade march. Jacquelyn Elston was fourth in the basic march, Andrea Montgomery was second in the basic march and Becky Hickey was fifth in the basic march. n Couples host euchre party BLUEVALE—A total of 14 tables were in play at a euchre party held at .i,luevale Monday evening. The card party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jenkins, Mr. ' and Mrs, Gordon Mundell and Mr. and Mrs: 4Wi lia'm'PedL(J( k, High prizes went 'to Mrs. Ross Turvey and Jim Coultes. The low prizes were awarded to Mrs. J. Coultes and Gordon Gibson. The lucky draws were won by Mrs: Harry Elliott and Jim Shaw. The next euchre party at Bluevale is scheduled for Jan. 13, 1986. FREE 'I WOODCUTTER'S KIT With any 40, 50 or..61 HUSQVARNA CHAINSAW purchased before Sat., NOVember 30, 1985 TUR N B-ERRY SALES & SERVICE WINGHAM - (519) 357-2277 (north end behind Royal T) Lloyd Benninger Catholic women hold their monthly .meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Catholic Women's League was held Monday evening in• the Church Hall with 13 ladies present. The meeting, opened with the League Prayer. The president, Joanne O'Neil, read the minutes of the October meeting and they were adopted by Sybil Straker and seconded by Cory deBruyn. Shirley Marklevitz read the treasurer's report, adopted by Kathy Weachter and Agnes Caskanette. Mrs. Caskanette also reported on the hospital visits. In the "old business" section, Mrs. Straker asked Sally. Campeau about showing the film "The Silent Scream" for a Lenten project and suggested in- viting neighboring church members. Mrs. Campeau agreed to get more in- formation and report back. Mrs. Straker, spiritual convener, spoke about Canadian women and their freedom. It was announced the Immaculate Conception celebration will be held Dec. 12 at. 7 p.m. and the annual Christmas pot -luck dinner will be held Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Instead of a gift exchange, the ladies g have decided this year to bring one item for the food basket for the needy. The ladies were asked by s Mary McGlynn about M changing the date of the fall m bazaar to October from p 0 decided upon for the spring of next year and the idea will be presented to the fund- raising committee. A box will be put in the church entrance for grocery tapes with proceeds going to the church building fund. A letter was received from the Wingham Day Centre for the Homebound and Mrs. Straker moved to donate $25 to the group in January. Mrs. McGlynn thanked Theresa Foxton and Ilene Templeman, who placed the Remembrance Day wreath for the CWL at the Legion service. Mrs. Campeau moved to send the small articles left over from the bazaar to the children at Sacred Heart School to raise money for the Holy Childhood Fund Mrs. Caskanette moved to carry on the Tuesday evening card parties atter the New Year. Mrs. deBruyn asked what the group is doing for shut- ins this Christmas. It was decided that two people will visit each shut-in and their names will be available at the December meeting. Ms. Waechter suggested having a demonstration party some time in the future, with the commission oing to the League. However the suggestion was tabled until January. A spring tea and fashion how also was discussed and s. Waechter offered to get ore information. Helen Houghton recited a oern entitled "The Legend f the Poppy". Mrs. Marklevitz made a motion to adjourn the meeting followed by a prayer for the priest. Vera Schmidt, the social con- vener, served coffee, crackers and cheese, which were enjoyed by all. November. Mrs. Caskanette made a motion to hold the bazaar on the last Saturday in October and it was carried. The time also was changed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fund-raising for building a new c'hurch also . was discussed. Art auction was Oe O Seniors' Day Centre News By Pani Williains Don't let the snow and dreary weather keep you at home: participate and keep active in the many programs at the seniors' day centre. The first area "seniors' games"drew a large crowd to the Armouries last Wednesday to participate in events such as crokinole, scrabble, euchre, shuf- fleboard, shoot and crib- bage. Good times and fellowship were the order of the afternoon and all those who took part were . given certificates. We welcome any thoughts or concerns and man ower to help plan the next seniors' games. =We-attended'ihe mem- brance Day service at the Wingham Legion Hall on Monday and the Tuesday program was cancelled be- cause of the use of Arinour- ies building for the munici-. pal election. The next foot clinics at the centre will be held Nov. 19 and 27. Please call 357-1440 or 357-1445 if you plan to attend either clinic. Our annual craft and bake sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov, 30. Donations of baking and craft items would be appreciated. We will be meeting at the Armouries this Friday to finish craft items for our Sale. ,Anyone interested in helping in Tfils craft blitz would be quite welcome to participate. Board, members are reminded of the meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. Our next bus trip will be on Dec. 3 for a noon+meal and hopping trip to the Stone Road Mall at Guelph. It will be a great opportunity to see s Belgrave euchre Nine tables were in play at . the weekly euchre which was held in the WI Hall last Wed- nesday. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Vera Marsh; low lady, Mrs. Bert Johnston; novelty lady -Mrs.'_William Tack; high man, Bert Johnston; low man, Mel Jacklin; novelty man, Gordon Walker. There will be euchre again this Wednesday starting at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. the various Christmas displays and finish any Christmas shopping. Call the centre forr more information. Something to think about this week comes from the Senior Side of Living by Irene Crawford: "Geron- tologists tell us that exercise is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. They claim we don't wear out, we rust out! Exercise is not a new concept. In fact, Charles Dickens said: 'The, sum of the whole is this: walk and be happy; walk and be healthy'." SENIORS' GAMES—The Wingham Day Centre for the Homebound was the scene last Wednesday of the first local games for senior citizens. Harry Levis of Lucknow, a day centre volunteer, watches and waits to see if he did sink a spotted ball in a game of billiards. Welcome member through transfer BRUSSELS — Rev. Charles Carpentier led the Sunday morning worship service at the United Church. Following the opening of the service and "Holy, Holy, Holy", two minutes' silence were ob- served and then "0 Canada" was sung. The choir had an anthem presentation during the service. The theme of Mr. Car- pentier's sermon was "Violence and the First Commandment". Prayers were said for the sick and shut -his. The United Church led the' afternoon service of worship at Callander Nursing Home. At the morning service, Mrs. .Sylvia Stevenson yeas welcomed into the fellowship of the church • through transfer. It was announced the United Church Women will have a hot luncheon and bake sale this Friday from 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. The general meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in the church parlor. The Inglis Brotlibrs (Doug, Paul and Peter) will par- ticipate in the service on, Nov. 24 by singing gospel songs. Bible study will be held Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. in the church parlor. Inde K2204 2850 C.H.U. Staniabiliity that bets you harvest a bigger corn crop This Canadian -developed hybrid has set a new .standard for standability. Extremely stiff stalks combined with outstanding yield make K2204 a truly exceptional hybrid in 2850 heat unit areas. , , 1984 PERFORMANCE DATA % . Yield ' • Broken a /o" • Bu/Acre $/ stalks Moisture @ 15.5% Acre' f. Pride K2204 • 2.7 25.0 - 138.3 443.94' Pioneer 3906 2.6 26.9 137.3 .436.61 •. 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