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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-03-28, Page 8Page 8A - T I ;: Wingh.ara AdvanceMimes, March 20, 19 Funeral director speaks at Junior WI meeting GORR"IE — Thirteen members and one guest attended the March meeting of the Howick Junior Women's Institute held recently at the Watts' Funeral Home in Gorrie. e"wiee i Betts, a funeral director with 20 years' experience, recently purchased both the Gorrie and Brussels chapels from Mt and Mrs. Watts. Mr. Betts showed the group two informative films about funer- als. You and Your Blue Box! "Blue Box" recycling has come to our community and by now you should have received your own Blue Box. It's part of an important project to help reduce the household waste that goes into landfill sites and to conserve our precious natural resources. And, you can be part of it. Simply collect and store news- papers, glass bottles and jars, beverage and food cans and `f5las& soft drink containers in your Blue Bob. Then put it at the curb for pick-up on your collection CI y.° • Please esik bundle all newspaper and inserts and place , them on top of or beside your �� f Blue Box. To avoid ' - attracting pests, re- member to rinse out all containers. Our recycling pr c r • m cam. There are 41,000 eiktbs in Ontario each year, said Mr. Betts, meaning that everyone. is directly involved in arrangents for a funeral approximately every nine years. He emphasized that funerals are for the -living --- to give friends a chance to express their love, to give family members support and to give religious uplifting to those involved. The president, Connie Fenton, then conducted the business meet- ing. It was reported that the recy- cling blue boxes have been deliv- ered to township residents by members of the branch. Leone Foerterreported on a com- mittee meeting she attended about the 25th anniversary of Howick Central School, Volunteers from the branch col- lected $462 for the Heart and Stroke Fund in the villages of Gorrie and Ford wich, It was agreed that some members would assist with the Howick year- end hockey banquet on April 21. Kate Tervit, Brenda Bunker and Bonnie Wilson volunteered to work on a committee to plan a plant and 9for ;ll4#y 13 IA) Ib . ly Recycling.. a pate. If you have any questions, call the "Recycling Hot Line" listed below.' eet halm.. are asked to bring ideas .for pro- grams to stimulate the growth of the Institute in the community; KATHERINE POOLE read "A Mixed -Up Fairytale" at the recent Grade 2-3 fairytale assembly at the Howick Central School. (Howick Grapevine Photo) East Huron Institutes entertained by Gorrie ' d GORRIE -The Women's Institute • a t --the Gorrie mmunffyi Hall on March "16. It was a dessert card party and the Gorrie WI entertained all the Insti- tutes in East Huron. The St. Patrick's theme was car- ried out in the hall with many harminThe food e -was -a sham- rnt.. rsec- thck.plant a a; - a tap'ers in pota- tions. Did youknow you must fol- to holders. The guests helped them - low the same rules of the road asselves to dessert, then sat at quartet motdrists? Come to the Wingham tables. About 55 ladies.attended. Optimist Bicycle Rodeo May 6 at 10 Mrs. Anne Moir won the lucky a.m. at the Lockridge Memorial chair prize. Mrs. Jean Mathers won D-0-0 It only works if we ill do ours mitre.n C The sort drink industry, its container and.contamer material suppliers, through Ontario Multi -Material Recycling s)pporting'the establishment of recycling programs throughout Ontario. PICKUP OF RECYCLABLES HOWICK TOWNSHIP START MARCH 29th 335-3208 Arena.and andget ;w •a your -_bicycle .ready We are seeking your assistance with the 1989 OPTIMIST CLUB WINGHAM DISTRICT r - E TO EYOUTH. . AWARD.. The award will be open to any Wingham or area resident who has shown an unselfish willingness to work with the youth of the community, or has demonstrated a major contribution to the youth of the Wingham area. rum����� ��� - NMI NINI SRI ----•--- 1 a • •■ 1 Nominate ✓ 1 Because • 1 (nominator) (address) as the 1989 Service to Youth Award (reasons ...emzerdniellemehmerra...2 .11 1 My Phone Number is1 MN NMI ,ill MIN -IIII --a-r=NIIN NI Nominations will be accepted from the public, in writing, to the Wingham Optimist Membership & Awards Committee, no later than May 1st., mai to address. below. fed Successful nominee will be announced in early June. All selections b the Membership & Awards Cornrnittee are final. y Apply to; Box c/o The Wingham Advance -Times __ Viiin9har , Ontario NOG 2W0 the top prize playing court whist as a man and Gladys Haskins was first lady. Mrs. Marie Stute won the second prize playing as a lady and Mrs. Catherine Bowman won sec- ond playing as- a nano Life membership certificates were presented by the president, Eleanor Grainger and Donalda Gra- ham presented life pins to Mrs. Jean Wilson, Mrs. Margaret Taylor and Mrs. Marion Johnston. The party was convened by Mrs. Florence Gibson, Mrs. Janet Hogg and Mrs. Graham, assisted by Mrs. Grainger. \ Exchange student speaks to Fordwich Institute FORDWICH--An exchange stu- dent from Puerto Rico was the guest speaker when the Women's Institute met recently. Ronitza Mari- ano, who stays with Mr. and Mrs. H. Gibson, was introduced by Mrs. Gibson. She is 16 years old and wanted to come to Canada. She landed in Montreal last July and stayed there a month. The Gibsons were missing their three daughters who are away from home and inquired about an exchange student and that is how Ronilza came to Fordwich. She will stay until July. Ronilza is a very friendly girl, loves the snow, attends the United Church where she sings in the choir and attends Listowel District Sec- ondary School. She showed slides of Puerto Rico which _ has a popula tion of well over a inion people, yet the island is no large. Shown was the large fort bu n a high hill, with cannons to guard against inimmuk enemy ships; the pineapple trees and native fruits; bamboo trees whichreach across the roads on either side until the tops touch and slides of the rainforest. Ronilza also showed photographs of her home and family. She was thanked and presented with a gift. In memory of Mrs. John Free- man, a yellow mum was donated to the Institute by tier son. Mrs. R. Sanderson led devotions and told the story of St. Patrick who was a devout man and performed miracles. The motto, "We have a task to build a better world", was given by Mrs. B. Gibson who talked about hate and the hurt and pain it causes others, She stressed the importance of a positive attitude. The roll call, "Name a staple food of another nation", was answered to and, after a business period, the meeting closed and lunch was served by the hostess. Township of Howick 1st TAX INSTALLMENT DUE The first tax installment for the Township of Howick is due Friday, March 31, 1989. Interest at 1 1/4% per month or any part thereof will be charged after the due date. Note: Persons who have acquired properties and have not. received a tax bill should contact the Clerk's Office. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibilities for payment of taxes, nor from penalty► for late payment. Tom Miller, Clerk -treasurer