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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-05-09, Page 13CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION was presented to Karen Laid- law recently by Rev. John Neilson of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch. The certificate is part of the Women's Mis- sionary Society youth program. Mother's Day theme for Belgrave WMS BELGRAVE—The Women's Mis- sionary Society met Monday, May 1, at the home of Mrs. Joe Dunbar. Mrs, Ivy Cloakey opened with a poem, "A Litany for Motherhood". Scripture from St. Matthew's Gospel, chapter 15, was read by Mrs. Mac Scott. Mrs. Robena McBurney read a meditation and Mrs. Cloakey led in prayer. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read a story, "What Makes a Mother's Day?" Roll call was answered by six members with a verse on mother- hood. Mrs. McBurney read the thin - Council Briefs VtOrtI0018000,*e.•‘ During its recent meeting How - ick Township Council: —passed a motion to support Bylaw 18-89, passed by the Town- ship of Minto. The bylaw calls for the partial cleanout of provincial drain #93 and assesses $160.46 of the total cost, ($1,200) to Howick Township. This is in accordance with Section 74 of the Drainage Act. It specifies the cost of maintenance of munici- pal drains is to be at the expense of all upstream lands and roads in any way assessed for the construction or improvement of the drainage works and in the proportion deter- mined by the then current bylaw. —Passed a motion to pay April's accounts totalling $91,868A8. utes of the last meeting and Mrs. Cloakey gave the financial report. Mrs. Nicholson reported on the meeting she attended in Woodstock and readings or poems were given by Mrs. McBurney, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Agnes Youngblut. Mrs. Cloakey closed the meeting with prayer, lunch was served by the hostess and a social time was enjoyed. Mrs. Laidlaw hosts meeting Whitechurch—The United Church Women met Wednesday, May 3, at the home of Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw. The topic vrls "Sing, Say or Pay". Mrs. Agnes Farrier gave the call to worship and a hymn was sung. Mrs. Margaret Sleightholm read scripture from the 25th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel and Mrs. Far- rier, Mrs. Sleightholm and Henriet- ta Stewart read an article on "What Kind of Luggage are You Carrying Around?". Ten answered the roll call by con- tributing songs, readings and a Bible contest. The offering and Least Coin were received. Mrs. Far- rier gave the offertory prayer, thanked the hostess and closed with prayer. Grace was sung and the hostess served lunch. Howick Township hires new arena manager GORRIE—During its recent meeting Howick Township Council passed a bylaw to ,eniN-ar into an employment agreement with Owen Steven Taylor. Mr. Taylor, who was previously employed by ,the Com- munity Centre Board, will now work for the towrip. The agreement will be valid retroactive to Jan. 1 until Dec. 31 and thereafter until it is replaced by a new agreement. Mr. Taylor will receive a gross salary of $26,000 and the following benefits: Council will pay his OHIP and Huron County Municipal Employ- ees Etenefit,Pyozrarn priniums, and. in lieu of a dental plan, Mr. Taylor will receive $40 ,per pay period (monthly). Furthermore, he will receive $15 per hour for each hour of ice time booked that is greater than 200 hours per month. Mr. Taylor's duties will include booking, maintaining and cleaning the arena and he will also be responsible for staff management and other duties directed by the Board of the Howick Community Centre. Should he assume the responsi- bility for treasury function at the community centre, he will receive an additional $100 per pay period. at .Youth.Wee Wingham United and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churches are sponsoring a "Youth Weekend" on May 19 and 20 at ,the St. Andrew's Fellowship HallThe program begins at 7:30 p.m. on May 19 and features Bernie Smith. Mr. Smith is an evangelist with a multitude of God-given talents. His laughter is contagious and once you hear it, you will never forget it. He is a skillful comedian, musician and speaker and has travelled to many parts of the world, including Australia, Europe and Africa. Born in the United States, he moved to Canada in 1958 and is a proud Canadian by choice, having attained his citizenship in 1967. He has engaged in a variety of ven- Card party has seventeen tables FORDWICH—The Institute card party was held Friday night, April 28, with 17 tables in play. Winners were: high, Bill McClel- land and Bernice Marriner; consola- tion, Elva Jacques and Matthew Tiinperley; special prizes, Annie Pittendreigh and Mac Davidson. The next card party will be held May 12, sponsored by the Fordwich Senior Citizens. Everyone is wel- come and lunch is provided. "tures, including service as a staff tnember with Inter -Varsity Fellow- ship, teaching school, pastoring at Springbank Community Church, song leader; director of music at Baptist Leadership Training School in Calgary and freelance preaching. A former track star, he has long been interested in athletics. Mr. Smith especially enjoys youth. retreats, where he takes part in all athletic activities. Because of a wide range of tal- ents and interests, he is able to4raip, scend barriers of clenotninatiO4, culture, race and age. He is equally comfortable with a group of senior citizens, children or any age in, between. To conclude the weekend, on Sunday, May 21, Mr. Smith will be guest minister at the regular morn- ing worship service at St. AndreW's and will lead a community song service that evening at 7:30. Dancers attend annual meeting BELGRAVE—The annual meet- ing, banquet and dance of the Southwestern Ontario Square and Round Dance Association was held recently at Varna. Hosting the occa- sion were the Huron Happy Hearts, Clinton, with leaders Lois and Edward Wise. Guest cuers and callers included Peter and Sybil Chandler, Hilda Hibbert, Jim Gille- spie, Egbert Jacobs, Les Greenwood and Dean Fisher. The Stanley Township Complex was decorated in a spring fashion and the banners of all the visiting clubs added to the decorations. The round dance club held its weekly dance April 28 in the Clin- ton Public School, with a spring theme. The 30 dancers enjoyed Lois and Ed Wise's program of "Spring- time in the Rockies", with various dances making a very enjoyable evening. The decorating committee was ready for rain, with umbrellas, coats and boots. Trees and flowers added to the spring atmosphere. While the dancers enjoyed lunch, the thunder roared, the lightning flashed, the lights dimmed and the frogs sang beautifully in the Clin- ton school. President Ross Leakey thanked everyone for their help. 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