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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-01-24, Page 28• • • ' • ,!•., Z. 4 ••• .•••••,••.1•• " .1, • 11,- . 4'1 w • - • A.• • - • Pimr04'''Av'" -'.$1•1•4 • .s..',1:4•0k1-,1•.•••••••x•,•••••:::•••••••:.4x•••••?/•:4,4,),/•poe,r •.„ by OlorialiForknuiw athavir yotEbeen4oing those January bight? rime be bUsy exercising, `s;winning Skating to keep My spirits up, Believe me, it really helps.. Even if you do not get out Much in the winter, you. can do exercises in Your own home, We have brochures and pamphlets avaiiabie on exercises that you can do at home, If •you want more information, please callus at 3574440. Christine Gibson, assistant day centre director, was busy during the Christmas holidays snapping the shutter on her 35-millirnetre camera. It was her first attempt at taking slides and I must say she did a great job. • We had a lot of fun last week trying to figure just who was in the slides. This , week we are starting ceramics again. Each year we spend several weeks preparing works of art. This has been a popular program over theyears. Our next foot clinics are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 2 and Feb. 22. Please call to make an appointment. You will find our quilt in the window at Standard Trust. Tickets • • '!•••;: *eat t _the day Feb. 14. ' cr7 wtrelidayanli afted b paell 6,1* clock was *Mated by 40eBrai and theafghtan was donated* Marg Bishop, one of our dedicated volunteers. I attended a transportafion ad hec committee meeting 'last week, Murray English of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation was on hand to answer questions about setting up a transportation system for the frail elderly and disabled, It was a very informative session for all who attended. I am a member of the Wingham and Area Arts Steeritw- corannittee,,, -TIfig" newly -formed committee is trying to make contact with performing and creative arts groups, clubs and individuals. To make sure that you or your group is involved in future community events and is included in a directory of community arts groups and individuals, please call the Wingham Recreation Department at 357-1208. All members of groups or clubs are asked to reply. .,•••,..0.••0/•-••••••;;;:.,.. ' • tv4:.ir,,,,A.7hAV,Pv/ ••••••w,„/S/, ••/.0'-'54! 0•••• )°•••k/''' , • • STUDENTS MAKE SAUERKRAUT — Children at East Wawanosh Public School studying Germany last week made old-fashioned German sauerkraut. The youngsters enjoyed a two-day "armchair travelling," unit. D.F.C. CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY 1000 Foot Special Limited Time Offer - Call Now! Get all the carpet in your home cleaned or up to 1000 sq ft steamed cleaned for The Low Price of $995 And we move the furniture!! • Eionded &insured Toll Free 1-800-265-4327 9 a.m. - 1 wners 0 p.m O Free Deodorizing for Pet We Sti ,Have A Few Appointments Left! MVCA to host winter fun day 4, The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority invites you to sample the winter season. "Fun in the Snow Day" will be held Sunday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area. Bring a hammer and build a bird feeder or strap on snowshoes and wander through the conservation area. The nature centre will be open and hot chocolate is available. Try out your cross-country skis or bring your toboggan for some slippery fun. The bird feeders at Wawanosh are bursting with activity and with a little patience, a chick -a -dee may take a sunflower seed from your hand. MVCA staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have concerning animal and plant adaptations to the winter season. Ig CADET NEWS vn• 74,0 WM§ . .„0,0.mrfe, • M4.70r-oof,w/e . 54‘ .44'..;" • Axe' /s//' / • . • . . . By Rudy Hooftman On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the squadron was inspected by Warrant Officer Jack Bode of Canadian Forces Base, London, WO Bode said he was amazed at the number of cadet activities going on at the Armouries. "The diversified optional winter training program of 543 Squadron is quite :unique in Southwestern Ontarie," he noted. - - - WO Bode observed how the -cadets were instructed in survival training, • target shooting, 'flying:scliolarship, Model aircraft building, Inetdrill, - carpentry and first • The cadets involved in the flying scholarship course wrote their Ontario -wide final examinations in Hanover on Jan. 14. Sgt. Les Phillips, Sgt. Peter .Hooftman, Cpl. Sean Whiteley, Cpl. Karen Procter, Cpl, Richard Wilts, Cpl. Gerald Moore, LAC Jenny Chettleburgh and LAC Scott Beer had been studying their pre-flight pilot training since last September under the guidance of civilian instructors Arnold Lillow and Rick Whiteley. The cadets reported that they did Week • for Wingham Sales Arena's Ten r Sale HUNDREDS of items marked at $10.00 • Big Savings on New & Used Furniture • Clothing & Footwear • Sporting Goods Bulk Foods-tg Grocery Items Just north of Wingham on Highway 4 357-1730 quite well in their tests. 'rne squadron is allotted a minimum of two scholarships for this summer: one for glider and one for single- engine power aircraft. 0Cdt: tiebbie Szipocs and WOl Marjorie Campbell put the cadets from the rank of LAC and up through their drill paces at the Armouries on the Siltiday afternoons of Jan. 8, 15 and 22 • 717' '4 • .‘ • The dl , members are .preparint ernselves for an excellent shawl* in the -regional drill competition to be held at the Wolseley Barracks in London later this spring. The drill training on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. is obligatory for those cadets with the aforementioned ranks. About 40 cadets participated in a sports night in the gym at the F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham last Wednesday evening, Under the command of Capt. Mac Anderson, the participants were grouped into squads and took part in miniature volleyball and basketball tournaments. With emphasis on participation, sportsmanship and fair play, the participants enjoyed the exercise tremendously. After the sports events, the drill team remained to practise several intricate maneuvres. Asincere thank you is extended to Sgt. David MacRae for his leadership in making the school's facilities available to the squadron. The squadron will hold its regular parade in the Armouries at 1900 hours this Wednesday. Cadets are reminded to be in uniform. COMMENCEMENT HELD Scholarships and awards were presented to pupils of Wingham High School at commencement exercises held in December of 1948. Winners were James S. Hall, Leslie Mae Wall, Alice Laidlaw, Mary Ross, Delores Hamilton and Marion Irwin. Field Day awards were presented to Grant Ernest, Fred Riehl, Glenn Showers, Lois Lock - ridge, Vivian Hastings and Jean Hobden.