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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-10-10, Page 16•.;;.; "••• Page 61. The Wingham Advc.nice-Times, Oct. JO, 1989 Several guests atten Bluevale Thank° e BLUEVALE—Mrs. Glenn Colley opened the October Thankoffering meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, with a Thanksgiving theme. She welcomed guests from Belmore Presbyterian and Bluevale United Churches, as well as other guests. Mrs. William Elston read scrip- ture from Psalms and commented that Thanksgiving should be all the time. "Little things, like a kind word and smile, can make someone else happy," she said. She closed with a poem, "How The Great Guest Came, and a prayer. The offering was received, with Mrs. Colley offering prayer. Mrs. Mabel Nicholson played several beautiful musical selections on the piano. Mrs. Golley then introduced the guest speaker, Lavonne Ballagh of Wingham, who told her listeners that they should be thankful for bad times and difficult days, as well as the good times. She:related the story of Job who waSa happy, wealthy man with a family. He lost 4-H 'W,.".".4',1751M, • • BLUEVALE II At last week's meeting we decid- ed to name our group the Lean Cuisines. We are learning about nutrition and cooking. Our project last week was mak- ing macaroni and cheese. We chose no -name and brand-name products and made it from scratch too. The homemade macaroni and cheese was the best. The group has a total of 10 mem- bers as Heather Wheeler just joined: Our next meeting will be held at the home of Bonnie Johnston. THE SNAPPY SNACKERS Whitechurch—At the first meet- ing of the "Good Foods Fast" club, held at the home of Mrs. Betty Ross, Steve Rintoul was elected presi- dent; Maryon Dow vice-president and Scott Rintottl press reporter. The nine members will share the office of secretary. The second meeting was held at the home of Kathleen Elliott. The members chose their club name. Comparisons were made of tea bis- cuits, using different bought mixes and a homemade mix. These were judged by the members, on color, taste, etc. Pancakes and pizza were made from a mix prepared by Mrs. Elliott and were sampled by everyone. The meeting closed with the 4-H motto. Right to Life group still requesting law At the October meeting of Wing - ham Right to Life, held at the home of Ed and Kelly Skinn, members were reminded to continue writing letters to their members of Parlia- ment, requesting a law that protects all babies from the time of concep- tion. The members were informed by Campaign Life Coalition that there were about 32,619 reported abortions in Ontario in 1987. That is 20.8 abortions for every 100 live births. Devotions were led by Rev John Vaudry who read PsalM 103; the Psalm of Thanksgiving and sug- gested that everyone should be thankful for the gift of life itself and always believe in the sanctity of life, as well as being grateful for the gift of new life in Jesus Quist. Pres- ident Jim Bakelaar welcomed all members and plans were finalized for a booth at the Teeswater Fair. A sanctity -of -life group called "Nurses for Life" has asked Right to Life to inform any nurses, nurs- ing assistants, orderlies or retired medical workers that they are seek- ing new members. The address is 254 Ancaster Ave., Ottawa K2B 5B4. The possibility of holding an ecu- menical prayervifAwas discussed. Mr. Validlyne.,ILIfiataitii plvning .eymg. in Naveniber was discussed as A pos- sible time. There will be further news about this in the future. The next board meeting will be held Nov. 6. `,4 '•• . .0. ; all his possessions and his children but not his faith and tis love for Cod. Site said, "When Cod closes a window, He opens a door which gives us greater joys and opportu- nities. We should be thankful for the bad times which lead us to the good times." Mrs. Jack Jenkins 'thanked Lavonne on behalf of the ladies. "Thanks Be To God" was sung and the meeting closed with prayer. Lunch was served during a social time. Famnditywailthembmre. Tans dgamtiT7. Plitusisolast }mt4 Edward Strmt• tf) help cele - brat n Grandma's 80th birthday. Thosepene4t were Donald; and 14ir 4rtOlaaand . lDonand i elmiferandGrarnee .0f -Cht Pitstein ruid Carolyn , of Ajax. grodson Richard, whols atiend- ing university, was unable V he present. AU enjoyed a family dinner ttigethturdera.y night and the weekend A special presentation took place during the Sunday morning wor- ship service in Wingham United Church, when Mrs. Winona ThompSon was honored. She has relinquished her duties as, junior choir accompanist after eight years • of providing music for the young people. She was presented with a gift by junior choir leader, Mrs. Brenda Schedler and Ken Wood, representing the Official Board on behalf of the congregation, ex- pressed gratitude to Mrs. Thomp- son for her years of service. , SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Wendy Martin, daughter of Howard and Alice Martin, graduated from Goshen Col- lege, Goshen, Indiana, recently. Wendy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in social work. Con- gratulations, Wendy! Love; Dad, Mom and Gary. FOR CLASSIFIED ADS Phone VV4is0,,n 357.2320 LJ--. • ------ .... ... • _ . .• ...• ntt&" 31 Convenient Locations to buy The Wingham Advance Times • Triple AAA Restaurant, Gorrie • Bluevale Post Office • Beck's, Belgrave - Shopper's Drug Mart • McEwen, Belgrave • Mac's Milk • SunRise Dairy • Wingham & District Hospital • Wingham Fruit Market - Triangle Discount • Harris Stationery • Knechtel's Food Market • Vance's Pharmacy • Fordwich General Store • Field's Country Store, FOrdwich • Brussels Variety • Riverview Restaurant • Circle Square • Zehrs • Diesel Car Diner • Vic's Place, Wingham • Scrimgeour's Blyth - Hart's K Foods, Teeswater • Mehan's Teeswater • Super Scoop, LucknOw • Holyrood General Store PORK PURCHASE --Paul Grubb of Grubb's Feed and Farm Supply, Clifford accepts the second place finishing pork which he purchased at the pork auction at the Howidc-Tutnberry Fall Fair from the fair board president, Ron Douglas. Mr. Grubb purchased this pork owned by Gerry Klingenberg and also purchased the third place pork owned by Ron Klingenberg, Junior Farmers present their annual rural awards The Huron County Junior Farm- ers recognized agriculture and its people in Huron County at the Agri -Food Week dinner held last week at Clinton. Agri -Food Week is an opportuni- ty to promote agriculture. Don Pullen, agricultural representative at Clinton OMAF office, spoke on the history and importance of agri- culture in Huron County as well as its leadership in production and progress. Guest speaker Ross Daily, farm business editor at CFPL-TV, spoke on the image of agriculture as pre- sented by the news media and the need of the agriculture industry to respond to both negative and posi- tive criticism to ensure the correct facts are presented about agricul- ture. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the rural leader- ship awards. Five people were hon- ored for their leadership and contri- butions to agriculture and the rural community in Huron County. Award winners were Doug Gar- niss, RR 4, 'W'mgham; Bruce Bergs - ma, RR 1, Londesborough; Eliza- beth Earle, RR 2, Listowel; Glen McNeil, RR 6, Goderich and Dianne van Vliet, RR 1, Walton. Doug Garniss, president of the county federation in 1985-86 and a provincial director from 1987-89, has spent many hours away from the farm business to work for the federation and ultimately the bene- fit of agriculture. He also belonged to the OVA executive in 1988. Mr. Garniss was nominated by Bryan Vincent and Larry Plaetzer. Bruce Bergsma has given his time and effort to the hog industry and the county pork producers. He is in his second term as president of the Huron County Pork Producers' Association, is past president of the Ontario Pork Congress and is a director for the Ontario Swine Breeders and Ontario Landrace Association. His nominators are Chris Hills and Jerry Klingenberg. Elizabeth Earl has been a 4-H leader for five years and social con- vener on the home and school. She is an active member of the Ethel United Church as a Sunday School teacher, superintendent and elder. She .also is past secretary -treasurer of the Ethel Women's Institute, her nominator. Glen McNeil has actively provid- ed leadership for a number of years to Huron County 4-H Clubs and leaders, numerous agricultural organizations and is well known for his expertise in judging dairy cattle, even judging overseas by invitation. He operates a dairy farm in Colbourne Township and was nominated by the Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association. Dianne van Vliet has been involved in Junior Parmers and 4-H for many years. She also is a past president of both the Huron Coun- ty Junior Farmers' Association and the 4-H Leaders' Association. She was nominated by Bryan Vincent and Lynda Feagan. CRIME STOPPERS 1-$04-265-1777 tv,"-xfmre,le-, On Sept. 26 of this year, some- time between 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., there was a break, enter and theft at Lot 30, Con. 3 of Usborne Town- ship. A thief or thieves entered a residence through an unlocked door and ransacked the kitchen, bedroom and living room, dump- ing drawers as they went. The Exeter Ontario Provincial Police detachment is looking for an older -model white van with faded lettering on the side reading "Insu- lation", that was seen in the area at the time of the break and enter. Stolen during the break, enter and theft were jewellery, seven guns, two stereos and a microwave oven. 4,w BOWLING SCORES ir70,/';',77;•Tov, ..v"; COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Betty's Bugs Bunnies lead the league with 23 points, followed by Marg's Muppet Babies, 22, Elva's Ewoks, 20, Jane'sJetsons, 16, Gale's Gummi Bears, 14 and Barb's Care Bears, 10, Mrs. Terry Pautler rolled the ladies' high single of 254 and Betty Stanley had the high triple of 612. Rod Hickey bowled the men's high single of 288 and the high triple of 693. Other good games were rolled by Daryl Walker 268; Mike Darling 262; Kevin Hickey 244; Lymt Ohm 243 and Betty Stanley 238, WED. NIGHT LADIES The B and Bs lead the league with 12 points, followed by Gale's frandmas and Barb's Juniors, both with 7. Team No. 2 had five, Gail's Six Pack, 4 and Team No. 5, no Points. Tammy Oleghom rolled the high single of 272 and the high triple of 635. :,••• A.". '" ol. c.04,6b.„..4iti:1.,./u404::10::,..4.maut",40:. °, :j46.1), . .. t 1....:: .. i .„ 4:4•,4•40r4 I : .41; .) :,,, .,41,4,Atso,ii,:'.7„. big voiyA– # • ,;1,. '''', i . 44 Oa liii ik V1464 tig 4 • ' eitWingharn displayed his wares at last Saturdays Ws sales pitch are Morley SO Doris Bushell, also of .r•