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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-02-28, Page 11f - .T Mrs. • Mrs. lka Toren* op Scott ..returne+C to utversi1. Ottawa. It Was- made -apparent .14W mucl we depend on hydro when many arose on Friday morning to find they were without heat Thanks to faith- ful hydro crews, power was restored within an hour and a half or so. If at any time power interruption should. occur, I wish to extend an -invitation for anyone to join me, liaW Griffith; as I have a wood stove and plenty of wood to keep warm and can always heat water for coffee. Everyone is welcome. No need to call, just come. Att; MISS PIGGY — Colleen Van Camp was dressed as cartoon character "Miss Piggy" at last Saturday evening's skating carnival at the Be/grave arena. Mrs. Murray Mulvey is - rot guest speaker at meeting BLUEVALE 4-H The second meeting of the "Working with Wool" 4-H Club was held at '7:30 p.m. at the home of Dar- lene Losch. The meeting opened with the 4-H Pledge. Then members took up the home activity from the last meeting. The secretary read the minutes of the first meeting.. The club name will be the "Wooly Whats-Its". The roll call was answered with, "Describe working on your knitting sample at home." The members read through the second meeting. Sheila Marklevitz then demonstrated ribbing, joining - new yearn and casting off. Everyone is to have a sample done for the next meeting whi'45gpiiiluebad March 3 at the 'lamed aft' eh. BELMORE—Sixteen members were present for the February meeting of the Women's Institute. Since February has been Heart and Stroke Month, it was appropriate to have Mrs. Murray (Cathy) Mulvey as guest speaker. Cathy underwent open;heart surgery about 10 years ago to correct certain defects. She is happy that she feels so much better than before the operation. • Cathy is now a helper with the canvassing for funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A little leery at first of looking for canvassers in Howick and Turnberry, she was pleased to discover that those she phoned were willing to help. Mrs. Mulvey explained that almost one of two Canadians is atd risk for heart problems. She showe the members a new cookbook sponsored by the Foundation, The Lighthearted Cookbook by Anne Lindsay. It features recipes low in cholesterol and other enlightening information. The printing of it was donated by the Lipton Foundation. It is for sale at Keil Insurance Agency in Wingham and at the Wingham and District Hospital, Mrs. Mulvey also read a few reports by doctors who are doing research on heart and stroke problems. Included are the use of cyclosporin to help the human body accept transplanted organs; . the body's mechanism for controlling high blood pressure and the work being done at Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto. Mrs. Eileen Johann read an amusing article from The United Church Observer about problems encountered while playing the organ for chtirchsseflikes.--- " = Each member was asked to bring a special donation, the price of a loaf of bread, to the March meeting, to help some of those less fortunate. Mrs. Doris Hays displayed the bow - tie quilt top she assembled for the quilt raffle at the approaching syrup festival. The price of tickets was set. Lunch was served by the con- veners, Mrs. Johann, Mrs. Helen Eadie and Mrs. Myrtle Weir. (1.;J. • Mrs. Coultes, George Inglis win high prizes BELGRAVE—Mrs. James R. Coultes and George Inglis claimed the high prizes at the weekly euchre party held in the WI Hall on Feb. 22. Thirteen tables were in play, Low lady was Mrs. Brenda Perrie and low man was Mel Jacklin. Lucky draws were won by Mrs. Lloyd Appleby and George Carter and prizes were won by Mrs. Stanley Black and Wilford Caslick for haying birthdays closest to the date. There will be euchre again on Wednesday, March 1, starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. New hymnals are dedicated BELGRAVE—Following the reading in unison of Psalm 15 to open the service in Knox United Church • On, Sunday, Feb. 12, Rev. John G. Roberts dedicated 50 new hymnals - for worship and celebration to the glory of God, for use in the service of worship by the congregation. The books, which were donated by Knox United Church Women, `ening Unit, on approval by the = session, were used during the ser- :ViVe. The choir had previously ':.f.lwroliaSed their required number of ehytrtnal i` '45 GETTING iftEADyfit- Rettee Ann Labrie, chaltperson Of the Nowlck Figure Skating Claes annual Carnival, as*I&ts Mary Wreak,: during dress rehearsal: the carnival, "Mickey's Magical Tour" will be held at the Howick coMMil* eon, Mrch4. • TREE BUSES RUN In the spring of 1904, the Wingham Advance reported that three buses were operating In and out of the Wingham depot. This gave Wingham a Metropolitan ap- peartmee and impressed travellers with the iniPOrtance of this northern town. There *assArtoxiok float that that a quartet limos was going ,operati l'" , off all our entire spring & summer '89 stock! To celebrate our THIRD • BIRTHDAY we are serving birthday cake • ghoee %frea.q. 9 Raterbury St. East, CLINTON, Ont. (519) 482-3088 INTER SALE February 15 to March 18 Wedding, Bridesmaids and Mothers GOWNS %OFF (In -stock) 0/0 OFF (Orders placed) [BUD GOWAN FQRMAL WEAR $5000 GROOMSTUXEDO RENTAL OFF Book before March 31/89 °Ath0:1=15 • Casual ip. ft• qRgSSES ZO0gh Uhl •,•