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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-12-18, Page 13t':uulyn w'aid() l'85 Irunn,wi t ltrnr,,w, Irni ( nth/ rnwi "First, take a deep breath. Now, pretend you can't. As a 1984 (,ulaJJ/.rn OI}ntpi,. Silver !sledalki ut sv nrhi olive(' swimming, Cat oIyn Vrahky� knows the importance ut good, healthy lung,. Sotto the million, tit ( children and adult-, who surfer front kung disease. Please utie Chi ktma, seal;, acid give genrruusl) to support researLh int) the causes and cute of asthma, emphysema, rung cancer, chronic bronchitis led rel ,tea . lung dix•a,c•,'. Your donation to lh ! uit!: Association Christmas Seal Campaign can help eservone breathe easier. Before you send it, seal it .. . with a Christmas Seal! I'Hti 1 t VN(. ASSOCIATION iflg;am council a new structure The Wingham Town Council has continued its recent trend toward a more streamlined committee structure by moving to two "super -committees", with the other committees and boards grouped under them. The super -committees are finance and management, with Councillor James Mc- Gregor as chairman and Councillor Ward Robertson as vice chairan, and prop- erty and pubic works, with Reeve Bruc - Machan as chairman and Councillor Douglas • Switzer as vice chairman. Reporting to the finance and management committee are representatives from the day care board, the fire board, ,the hospital board, the police commission, the museum board, ttie planning advisory committee and the recreation board. Grouped under property and public works are the ad hoc , committees (library, parking and lower dam), LACAC (the local architec- tural conservation advisory committee), Maitland Val- ley Conservation Authority, parks board and public utili- ties commission. In addition.to Dr. McGregor (day are) and Mr. Robertson (museum ), the members of the finance and management committee and their areas of responsi- bility are: Councillor Ron Beecroft ( fire and recrea- tion), Mr, Machan (hospit- al ), Tvlayor Jack Kopas (pol- Canadian Tire Corporation Josephine St., Wingham CORRECTION on Deal No. 351 Christmas Wrap Up Sale Page 1 - Due to the unprecedented de- mand for the Pulser VHS Video Cassette Recorder (44-1939-8), all stores may not have stock. Rainchecks will not be available. / 08' 2113 Thank You from the Wingham Optimist Club to all of you who made the Santa Claus Parade the best in Wingham in years. Hope we can count on you again Next Year! ice) and -Councillor Bill McGrath (planning). Under the property and public works committev are Mr. Machan (MVCA), Mr. Switzer (parks), Deputy Reeve William Harris (ad hoc committees), Councillor Donald Car -ter- ELAC-AC-). xnd Mr. Kopas (PUC). Mr. Machan will have special responsibility for public works on this com- mittee, while Mr. Switzer will have responsibility for property matters. Council representatives on the various boards and committees ale as follows: day care board, Dr. McGregor, Mr. Switzer; fire board, Mr. Beecroft, Dr. McGregor; hospital board, Mr. Machan; LACAC, Mr. Carter; MVCA, Mr. Machan; Museum board, Mr. Robertson; parks board, Mr. Switzer; police commission, Mr. Kopas, Mr. Harris;. planning advisory com- mittee and committee of adjustment, Mr. McGrath, Mr. Robertson; PUC, Mr. Kopas; recreation, Mr. Bee- croft, Mr. Carter. Plans for the new com- mittee system were dis- cussed in private meetings leading up to the inaugural meeting of council last week, as well as during an informal session at the start of the meeting and following an in - camera session at the end., Later, in response to a reporter's question, M -r , Kopas said he hopes the new system will help to make individual council members more conversant with the activities of the various committees and boards, by providing an opportunity for discussion at the super -com- mittee level as well as at the council table. Each of the super - committees would meet once a month, which should mean fewer meetings for in- dividual councillors, he added. "We should have a better - informed council, because they don't have to get all the information at the Monday night council meetings." However he said there will still be an opportunity for committee and board repre- sentatives to bring reports directly to council. The new mayor said he plans to "let these things fly for a year," after which changes could be made. MRS. GEORGE BROWN Gorrie Mr. and Mi ., . Bruce Grainger of Montreal spent a few days r..tly at the home of M- .,ecil Grainger. Amor :use attending the Geri' ,,. Follies at Hamilton Place last Wednesday evening were Mrs. Lloyd Jacques, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith, Mrs_ John Strong, Mrs. G. A. Minogue, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson, Mrs. Elmer Farrish, Jasper Farrish, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell, Mrs. Glad Edgar, Mrs. David Kerley and Mrs. Ruth Galbraith and Mrs. Carson Watson of Brussels. A total of 50 busloads were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Duff Bell of Drayton visited last Sunday with Mrs. Alex Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. William Bushell of Harriston visited at the same home last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor attended the Christmas staff party for the Royal Bank in Listowel last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Welsh of Toronto sent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strong. Mrs. John Strong was a Sunday guest at the same home. Come Alive Club names officers for new year -GORRIE — The Gorrie senior citizens' Come Alive Club enjoyed a Christmas dinner served by Unit One of the United Church Women. President Harold Robinson welcomed all and thanked the ladies for the dinner, which 28 members and seven visitors attended. Mrs. Nellie King presented the nominating committee's report. Past president is Mr. Robinson; president, Alvin Mundell; first vice' president, Mrs. Elva Jacques,; second vice president-, Jasper Farrish; secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Faust; assistant, Mrs. Nellie King;, treasurer, Miss Jean Sperling; assistant, . Mrs. Margaret. Taylor; press and publicity, . Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. Annie Simmons; pianists, Mrs. William Hogg and Mrs. Velma Mann; good cheer, Mrs. Nellie Taylor; com- mittee conveners, Group One, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Simmons; Group Two, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Strong; Group Three, Mrs; Hogg and Mrs. Mann; 'nominating committee, Mrs. Mundell, Mrs. George Hetherington. The January meeting will be a pot luck dinner in the United Church parlor on January' 14 at 12 noon, the conveners of each group to decide whether to hold the To be sure your advertising message will be published in our paper on the day you want, please be sure to have your copy to us well in advance of our holiday deadlines., Deadline for Dec. 23 issue is DECEMBER 18, 1985 at 5 p.m, for display and classified advertising. Deadline for Jan. 2nd issue is DECEMBER 27, 1985 at 5 p.m®. for display and classified advertising - CaII 357-2320 and place your ad today! meeting at the church or at the town hall. Rev. Don "Pugh spoke on "Christmas Memories" and talked about driving a school bus for 15 years. The students called him the man who controlled Bus. No. 4. He ,has a great liking for young people and feels he un- derstands them, saying that his years as a bus driver were years well spent. Mr. Mundell thanked Mr. Pugh. Mr. • Robinson read a letter from Murray Elston about drugs and pharmacists. The men's trio, Melville Dennis, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Mundell, sang some num- bers, accompanied by Mrs. Mundell at the piano. Mrs. Sheldon Mann and Mrs. Mundell played Christmas instrumentals and The Harmonica Twins -.en- tertained. Christmas carols were sung with Mrs. Mann at the piano. The Wingham Advance -Times, Dec. 18, 1985—Page 13 onfe in ° ''agic S Highlights of the se..- timental journey tele'il=:on host Elwy Yost made to Milverton in September will be featured in a TVOntario series during the holiday season. Views of Milverton and area and interviews with residents will be featured in conjunction with "It's a Wonderful Life", the 1946 Hollywood movie starring James Stewart. The film shows small-town life from the perspective of a man who somehow can not leave and eventually, has heart- warming reasons for staying. "It's a Wonderful Life" will be shown in six parts. Each will be introduced and concluded with Milverton segments. The "Magic Shadows" series begins Dec. 24 and the sixth part will be televised Dec. 31. Among locations is the farm house where Elwy Yost's father (also named Elwy) lived before moving to Toronto in 1902. The show Dec. 24 opens with a montage of Milverton and closes with an interview with Iona (Siegner) McNair of Listowel and formerly of Milverton. Mrs. McNair went from Stratford to Milverton as a bride. Besides teaching school, Mrs. McNair assisted her husband, the late Arnold (Mac) McNair, when they owned and operated the Winston Hotel. Mrs. McNair and Mr. Yost are second cousins and are descendants of Christian Honderich, one of the first settlers of Wilmot Township. In the "Magic Shadows segment, Mrs. McNair and Mr. Yost can be seen walking down the hill from the old stone farmhouse.. Mrs. McNair says Mr. Yost seemed very much at home in Milverton. More than 150 entertain of (JC Christmas concert The Wingham ';United Church Sunday School held its annual Christmas concert Sunday evening with more than 150 children and youths taking part. A large at- tendance of parents, family members and friends was on hand to enjoy the program. A series of three Christ- mas songs was presented by Grades 1=8: "God's Best Gift", "Christmas Is" and "The BabeWho Came from Glory Class numbers began with a recitation and song by those in the nursery - kindergarten department. They enjoyed their few moments in the spotlight and sat , quite attentively throughout the remainder of the evening. Presentations - continued with a recitation by Grade 1, "His Gifts"; an animated song by Grade 2, "The Friendly Beasts"; and • recitations spelling out "The First Christmas" by Grade 3. Grade 5 followed a similar approach with "Some ABCs of Christmas", with the students mastering tongue - twister verses. Grade 6 girls' presented a playlet written by teacher Pam Williams, called "Rag Ladies' Christmas". Next came a puppet play Ladieschallenged. to grow with Christ GORRIE — "Love Came growth of the baby Jesus and Down at Christmas" was the the life of Him as Lord and theme of' the Yuletide . Master. Readings of. meeting of Unit Two of the scripture were given by Mrs. United Church Women; held Robert Hastie, Mrs. Lillian at the home of president Mrs. Cecil Grainger, dorrie, following a pot luck dinner at noon December 11. Eight _ladies were -.present-.. ._. ............_ The worship . service by Mrs. N. Taylor stressed that Jesus grew up and' Christians must remember this at Christmas. It is too easy to make the Christmas cradle a worship centre, then fail to grow with the growing Christ. If Christ_ fans allow this to happen, their faith remains childish, rather than childlike, and Christ- mas becomes the an- niversary of a baby Jesus who never grew to become the Savior of the world. Mrs. Taylor .spoke of the BELGRAVE — The "simple wonder" of Christ" Belgrave Ladies' Club ria -s. "Yet war- wonder. hosted ..ftp third- annual becomes, for a sincere di- Christmas party at the WI sciple of Christ, the starting Hall last week. Santa point of a journey of faith welcomed and chatted with that will often lead us into the children as they entered perplexing situations as wethe hall. The children then seek to serve Him as adults _ enjoyed- -a -hay ride- d in this world of changing the village and after ideals." She mentioned sev- returning to the hall they all eral situations in the world sang Christmas songs. that perplex the Christian There was a drawmade on, and " test one's faith and a Cabbage Patch Pet, which urged her listeners to follow was won by Steve Michie, the teachings_of Jesus all the sin of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd time, not just at Christmas. Michie of Brussels. Candy was given to all the children at the closing of the party. Walker, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. James Alcorn, Mrs. A. Taylor, Mrs. Max Bell and Mrs. John Strong. Prayer -was- given b -y -.Mrs:: ;Al tzi; after which Mrs. Grainger lit the first candle, the candle of love. Mrs. Gibson then read I Corinthians, chapter 13,, on love. Mrs. G. A. Minogue responded to the candle of hope. Mrs. Alcorn closed the meeting with prayer. Ladies' club hosts Santa composed by Eleanor Ward, depicting the Christmas story, by the Grade 4 class members who appeared both on stage and at balcony corners, followed by "The Carpenters' Christmas", a muppet-puppet play by the Grade 6-7 boys. During an interlude, a White Gift offering was taken, with the 'Sunday School children going to the stage and placing their envelopes in the manger.. The money will be allocated'. to three mission projects:' The United Church at the Cape Croker Reservation; mission work in Central America; and assistance for an African student currently in Canada. Class presentations concluded with a drama, "CHRISTmas?", by the youth group, composed of those in Grades 7 and 8, about 30 in all. Members of the teen class assisted behind the scenes with ushering, lighting, props and babysitting. The concert came to a close with the chorus, "Ring the Bells", the last line of which is "Jesus is the greatest gift and He's for every one! "-, followed -by- a boisterous shout, "Even Me!". Gingerbread men were given out as treats. Mrs. Rea Grant is Sunday School Co-ordinator, while close to 30 teachers and officers provide the staff of the organization. tured a o s' "The atmosphere was very relaxed — but it was exciting to look down the road and see the TVOntario van." In a previous interview, Mr. Yost said his father had raised him with so many memories of Milverton, "I felt I had lived here." Part Two, which will be shown Dec. 25, features an interview with 87 -year-old Haussie Hasenflug, one of Milverton's most active citi- zens, and his. wife Luella. On Dec. 26, the show will feature an interview with journalist Helen Barker, former editor of The Milverton Sun. This segment was filmed at the Barker farm. Artist Judy Shield, whose subjects include Milverton landmarks, was interviewed for Part Four of the series, which will be shown Dec. 27. The Yost farmhouse is featured again, along with its former long-time owners Ruth and Nelson Schultz, in the Dec. 30 segment. The current owners, Betty Ann and Ted Glauser and their two children, were interviewed for the final show in the series It will be televised on New Year's Eve. In this area, the programs begin at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Yost is executive producer as well as host of the "Magic Shadows" show. UCW afternoon unit holds Christmas mtg. FORDWICH — Christmas past and present was the theme of United Church Women's afternoon unit meeting held recently. The theme was carried out in the decorations -- a modern Christmas and an old-time tree with handmade decorations and a coal -oil lamp. The meeting opened with. anenjoyable Christmas dinner. Miss M. McElwain opened the meeting with Christmas thoughts, saying Christ's loving hands will see you through. The roll call, a Christmas memory, was. answered by 23 members. The White Gift offering was sent to Goder- ich to the county's family and children's services branch. rMRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Mrs. R. Nickel favored the group with a solo, "Why Me, Lord?". The Christmas story was read from the King James version and the Good News Bible. The meditation was on God's gift of his only son who died for our sins. Rev. J. Stinson offered a prayer. A dialogue on Christmas past and present was given by Miss McElwain and Mrs. Nickel. The ladies noted how people used to have time to visit in past years, but now we are so busy we hardly have time to breathe. However people still take time for carols. They said Christ should be in each heart at all times, as He always takes time for us. The ladies sang Christmas carols and Rev. Cy Marzec closed the meeting. Notes from Fordwich Trinity members will meet at the church on Sunday evening at 7:30 to go caroling in the village. A Christmas Eve service will be held in Trinity -Church on Dec. 24 at 8:30 p.m. Mr. and Ml s. Don Coghlin, Debbie and Paut, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nickel andattended the bank Christmas party at the Howick Community Centre last Saturday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Mark Brunarski and family spent the weekend in Simcoe with Mr. and Mrs. David Brunarski. Relatives from Port Colborne attended and a family Christmas dinner was enjoyed Sunday. Weekend visitors with Mr. , and Mrs. Jim Douglas were Greg Douglas of Waterloo, Gary Douglas of Tottenham and Julie Johnston ' of Waterloo. All 'attended a Christmas gathering Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Douglas at RR 1, Clif- ford. Mrs. Glenn Johnston vsitied with Mrs. Clayton Anderson at Shelburne on the weekend. The ladies alb spent Sunday in Simcoe and \ enjoyed the Christmas lights there. Friends of Mrs. Carl Et- tinger of Listowel and for- merly of Fordwich will be sorry to hear she is a patient in the K -W Hospital in Kit- chener. Bonnie D'Arcey of Kit- chener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D'Arcey. Lori Miller spent the weekend at the home of Mr. , and Mrs. Stan Bentley and attended the Christmas family gathering of Mrs. Bentley's at Cranbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Magill'of London were recent visitors at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller moved their household ef- fects this week to the home they recently purchased from Bruce Agla. Mrs. Barry D'Arcey,•Mrs. Elmer Miller and Lori Miller spent last Friday in • Hanover. • Merry Christmas and 'a Happy New Year from your Fordwich correspondent, • Jean Sothern. If anyone has any Christmas news, would you' please call me at 335- 6273. NOTICE TO RESIDENTS of the Township of Morris and the Village of Brussels Morris Towr ship LANDFILL SITE will be closed December 25, 1985 and January 1, 1986 The site will be OPEN Saturday, December 28, 1985 CHRISTMAS DINNER Saturday, December 21 & Sunday, December 22 • Turkey • Roast Pork - $6.95 Homemade Desserts Available Including ., _. Mincemeat Pies and. Tarts TRI -VILLAGE RESTAURANT Gorrie 335m6292