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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-03-08, Page 24• „ ; klo lnk$4.74,.1.11 Page , alloringbAm A4 10. „-„ - 411€1 'strict Hospita 3, WOO,* Henry oxeter, age tto t the . three iters, Car�l Oneand her and,J3ruce Johnsen* as 3, 904,00nnie and her husband, iayite Sage RR 1, Oluevale and Rhea and her husband, Murray nell, RR Palmerston; three andchildre):Taw*.„131)ristine Ld Daniel and his .stepmother. Behrns, - form -Orly _ of 01. YMPIC HOCKEY — Czechoslovakia's Jiri Hrdina, whose NH4 rights belong to the Calgary names, missed a penalty shot on Sweden's Peter Lindmark in a game played the morning of Feb. 24 at the XVth Winter Olympics in Calgary. (Photo courtesy of Ted Ahara and Bill Kerr) Two Wingham men siri their Olympic memories Two Wingham men, Bill Kerr and Ted Ahara, were among those at- tending the XVth Winter Olympic Games in Calgary and just as we suspected, the games were nothing short of spectacular. 'The weather was incredible, they with temperatures reaching ost 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The men agree that Calgary was a Womlerful place to visit. The games and their sites were highly organized, well managed and the city was extremely clean. ! Don't miss this "gift of a lifetime" • FREE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD OR FAMILY PORTRAI r • NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR GROUPS • PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER • NO AGE LIMIT • CHOOSE FROM FINISHED PRINTS • ADDITIONAL PRINTS AVAILABLE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES ONE DAY ONLY SUPER "X" DRUGS 111 Josephine St. Winghani, Ontario Tuesday March, 15th fim! : Other highlights include the dazzling figure skating exhibitions by Canada's Elizabeth Manley and Japan's Midori Ito on Feb. 25 and 27. They even watched Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards soar to a new British ski-jun2ping record and still finish last. Mr. Kerr and Mr. Ahara left the evening of Sunday, Feb. 21 for Calgary. On their first day in Calgary they toured such sites as theSaddledome, the site of hockey games and figure skating; McMahon Stadium, site of the opening and closing ceremonies; the Athletes' Village at the University of Calgary; the Olympic Oval, speed -skating site; Canada Olympic Park, site of ski-jumping, aerial skiing, disabled skiing, bobsled, luge and freestyle skiing; David -Bauer Arena; downtown Calgary's city hall, the Olympic Plaza, where medal presentations and laser -light shows were held nightly and Coca Cola's huge pin - trading centre. On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 23, they spent the morning at the Nordic -combined ski jufnping and in the afternoon at the 90 -metre ski jumping and aerial skiing. That evening they took in Midget 'AAA' Are you confused over the talk of changes to the tax laws? Our carefully trained tax .preparers can answer your questions. They are al- ways up-to-date on all the tax credits, deductions and exemptions that apply to people in the agricultural in- dustry. At H&R Block we'll take the necessary time to 'do the job right because we want you to pay the lowest legitimate tax or get you the biggest refund you have corning. Corne to(H&R Block. We could save you money thiS year. TU t ithicOmt TAX SPECIALISTS Hours: Moit..- Fri.„ 10 tO 6 Sat.9tot 317 Josephine St, Wingham 357-3006 New Location To Solve Yoggett game. Wednesday, Feb. 24, was hockey day, as Mr. Kerr and Mr.Aliara watched Sweden battle Czechaslovii4,z kia in the morning, Finland and West Germany in the afternomand watched the- Canadian team bow' to Russia that evening on television. On. the morning of Feb. 25, they toured the Stampede grounds, the corral and Labatt Sport House. That afternoon they watched the USA - Switzerland hockey match and at night, the dazzling ladies' figure skating short program. They took in a hot-air balloon show Friday morning before heading back to the arena to watch Finland and Czechoslovakia. That night they enjoyed the medal presentation, laser -light show and fireworks at the Olympic Plaza. On their final full day ingalgary, Feb. 27, they left for Canmore and Banff in the morning, but ran into heavy wet snow and returned to Calgary. That afternoon they watched the Canada -Czech hockey game on television before viewing the fireworks and laser-ligh* shoijv that evening from a hillside Outtide the city. They also watched the ladies' figure skating long program on television. They managed to capture some Olympic highlights on film and those photographs appear on these pages. A word of thanks is extended to the Snyder Studio of Wingham for supplying a camera. Service is held February 24 for Mrs. Smith A private funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Gorrie Chapel of M. L. Watts Funeral Homes for Mrs. Agnes (Scotty) Jennifer Smith of Gorrie. Rev. Paul Chambers officiated. Cremation took place, with interment of ashes later in MolesworthCemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away Monday, Feb. 22, at Victoria Hospital, Lon- don. Born in St. John's, Newfoun- dland, she was the dear wife Of William (Bill) Smith; loving mother of Mrs. Jack (Judy) Metivannei of London, Mr*. Leslie (Linda) -* Fleming of Neustadt, Angus of Limdoo and Aka of St. Marys. She will also be missed by nine grand- children and a host of friends in the Gerrie area. She was predeceased:, by rents, Joseph and Lucy 01 Th etiltud ego% grit (jt ncl her •husband, Derijl fl, RR 2, eliffert,Marjorie and, her and her husband Murray Dougias, all of Harriston; Ann Wayinouth of Owen Sound and. Russell .aiid his wife, Mario Rev. D. Pugb conducted funeral service at o'elock .on March 1 at the Gorrie ,Chapel M. We* Funeral Homes, Interment folloWed- in Clifford Cemetery., Pallbearers were Lorne Itolami, John Jacques, Lyle Murray, Lorne Detains, Lyle Morrison and Paul Waymouth. - • BILL KERR of Wingham poses by the arch to the Athletes' Olympic Village at the University of Calgary at the XVth Olympic Winter Games. Mr. Kerr and Ted Ahara, also of Wingham, spent one week in Calgary -,at the games. (Photo courtesy of Ted Ahara) pen Doors is theme of world prayer service Wingham United Church opened its doors on Friday afternoon for the World Day of Prayer service, theme of which was "Open Doors". Members from churches in Wingham were welcomed by Mrs. Art Laidlaw on behalf of the host congregation. She led the special service and representatives from the other churches participated. Mrs. Robert Arbuckle, Mrs. Robert McKague and Mrs. bon Stuart represented St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Robert Skinn and Mrs. Jean McDonald were from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic; Mrs. Terry Nethery and Mrs. Barry Skidmore from St. Paul's Anglican; Mrs. Wilbert Hewitt and Mrs. Tom Wharton from the Salvation Army; Mrs. Russell McGuire. and Mrs. Doug Whitelaw from the Pentecostal Church. Members of the various churches also served as ushers and led the singing from the choir. Mrs. Arnold Spivey was organist and was joined by pianist Mrs. Howard Morton for prelude, postlude and a special rendition of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" during the offertory. Mrs. Laidlaw :introduced the.' speaker, Lavonne Ballagh, who, in her meditation on the theme, said that the doors of the church must open in two directions. They must open in and Christians must welcome all God's children and be accepting, forgiving, loving and non- judgmental. They must also open out and Christians must share their faith and become the church in the world. She also urged her listeners to open the private, personal doors of their hearts to welcome the Lord into their lives. Following the service, an hour of fellowship was enjoyed in the Sunday School room. Seniors' fliks Centre News • %, By Pam Williams The Day Centre for the Home- bound has been providing a home support day program for almost nine years in this community. It was back in 1978 that the planning to start the day centre began and the tht gramday was in April, 1979. The main purpose of the day centre was and still is to provide a support to older adults who just aren't as able to participate in as many acti- vities in the community due to a lack of traiiquirtation Or a disability. The ram includes social and 'I activities and a full- to - r4=, tZve course noon meal and transportation is provided. Some of the activities currently "happening" at the centre include bowling at the Wingham Bowling Lanes last week; a ceramic arts prograin and a trip to the Maple Keys Sugar Bush on Wednesday, March 9. The next foot clinic at the centre will be on March 16 from i to 3 p.m. Call 357-1445 for an appoint- ment. Stay tuned for special St. Patrick's Day activities. More details next week