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The Wingham Advance Times, 1995-01-18, Page 10M DNESDAr, JANUARY 18,1895 Agriculture and in ustries meeting BLUEVALE--The agriculture and Canadian industries meeting, under the convenorship of Evelyn Stam- per, was held in the Bluevale hall on Jan. 11 with 11 in attendance. Business was conducted by the president, Sharon Darlow and the secretary -treasurer, Etoile Johnston: It was announced the Women's In- stitute will celebrate its 100th anni- versary on June 14 at the Ontario Agricultural Museum at Milton. Mrs. Stamper also reported on a re- cent district executive meieting. Murray Fear gave a most infor- mative talk on bee care, the habits of bees, the production of honey- and oneyand distributed recipes. A lively discussion period followed. The Feb. 8 meeting is at 1 p.m. and will feature an afternoon of fun and games for everyone in the Bluevale Community Hall. Host- esses will be Joyce Powell and Edith Garniss. Refreshments were served by Mary Peacock and Mrs. Johnston. Happy Gang Meeting The Wingham Seniors' Happy Gang met on ,a foggy afternoon, Friday, Jan. 13, for the monthly meeting at 2 p.m. The meeting opened with "O Canada and Cliff Bray read a suit- able poem entitled "Another Year". He then thanked everyone for their support in the two years he has, served as president. The roll call was answered'by 25 members and the minutes of the December meeting were read by the secretary, Margaret McVittie and adopted. The auditor's ,report was given by Alex Robertson. The installation of officers was conducted by Helen Daugherty. Of- ficers for the coming year are:.pres- ident, Jean Robertson; vice presi- dents, Mildred McClenaghan and Earl Hamilton; secretary, Mrs. McVittie; treasurer, Ethel White; pianists, Agnes Farrier and Annie Conn and press reporter, Shirley Wharton. The executive members are to meet at Mrs. Robertson's tomor- row, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. It also was announced there will be a seniors' dance this Friday night, Jan. 20, at 8:30. A reading, "A New Year's Prayer", was given by Helen Do- naldson and a contest on knowing your groceries was conducted by Mrs. Wharton. The meeting cl;rysed with "God Save the Queen" iafol- aa lowing lunch, euchre, bridge and crokinole were played for the rest of the afternoon. Those interested in joining the Happy Gang should note that regu- lar meetings are held the second Friday of each month at the Wing - ham Armouries building. The next meeting is Friday, Feb. 10. Seniors Day Centre January programs are well under- way at the centre. We hope the ac- tivities will keep everyone busy and forget about the changeable weather outside. Jayne Marquis of Blyth made a return visit to the seniors' day cen- tre last Tuesday. She is involved with "Light the Way Children's Fund International". The people at the centre helped her to make "Squirmin' Hermans" to send to children in war-torn Bosnia and Croatia. These crafts are cut ftom lamb's wool and a happy face is placed on each. They are great for children to cuddle and play with and the group helped her make ap- proximately 60 during the after- noon. The rest of the week was spent working on cleaning greenware for more ceramic trees, as well as com- pleting miniature sleighs made from popsicle sticks. The Friday program members were busy baking apple cinnamon muffins. They were delicious! Spring Fling tickets are available at the centre for the next draw on Jan. 31. Buy one now and you could he the lucky winner. Belgrave Personais Eastern Star honors member Douglas Thompson of Toronto spent last Friday visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Johnston. Last Saturday, Mrs. Ruth John- ston visited at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Chester McDonald. Douglas Thompson of Toronto also spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald. Ron and Jennifer Cooper of Sas- katoon, Sask., spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, George and Elizabeth Procter and her sis- ter, Kate Procter. They also visited with other relatiyes. Mrs. Ruby Hanna spent New Year's Day at the home of Larry and Sandra Mayberry, their daugh- ter Marilyn and her friend Rob of Londesborough. Other visitors were George and Cheryl White and Amber Lynn of Monkton; Brian and Gail Storer, Amber and Crystal and Wayne Minnick, all of Kitch- ener. Spending the holidays with Glenn and Dorothy Coultes were Steve Coultes of Melbourne, Aus- tralia; -Mark Coultes of Sault Ste. Marie Tim Coultes 'of Ridgetown. Mabel's Moms started the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 11, with a good turnout. Those present in- cluded: Candace Chaffe and Bran- don; Waneta Leishman, Melissa and Brandon Taylor; Alice Yuill and Claren; Donna Raynard and Trevor; Joanne Robinson, Stepha- nie and Nicole; Lila Procter and Ben; 'Andrea Stevenson, Mathew and Tyler; Julie Van Camp, Jea- nine, Jordan and Janet Koehler. The topic discussed was discipline. Mabel served coffee and snacks and everyone enjoyed a good visit. Congratulations to Dave and - Melanie Pletch on the birth of their new baby boy. yrs. Mabel Wheeler accompa- nied Mr. and Mrs. J. Bishop of Morriston to Elliot Lake to visit Rev. Peter and Nancy Tucker last weekend on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Births TOLTON--Bill and Charlene Tol- ton of 575 Stauffer Street in Luck= now are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, ' Alyssa Anne, born Jan. 6, 1995, at St. Jo- seph's Health Centre in London and weighing 6 lbs., 7 oz. Happy grandparents are Bill and Susan Tolton and Mac and Lorene Con -- ley. Great-grandparents are Bruce Acton, Ernie and Doris Tolton, Ross and Elaine Errington and Ruth Conley. FORSTER--Gary and Heidi Forst- er orster of RR 5, Wingham, welcome their little daughter Keily Marie, 8 lbs., 8 oz., born Jan. 7 at Wingham and District Hospital. Sharing their joy are grandparents Alex and Gwen Strong and Jack and Rena Forster and great-grandparents Har- old and Dorothy Hyndman, Elva McClinchey and Rita Strong.. Gorrie Peroizals Mrs: Nadine Steedman of Mis- sissauga visited Mrs. Faithe Cooke last Tuesday. Dinner guests recently at the home of Jack and Wilda Douglas, RR I, Gorrie, were Bob and Flor- ence Gibson of Gorrie; Dale and Marlene Murray of Fergus; Barry and Louise Wood of Listowel and Hugh and Judith Ann Douglas of RR 1, Gorrie. Bob and Marlene Earl of RR 2, Gorrie, Doug and Brenda Browne and Hector Browne of Fordwich were supper guests with Bruce and Dorothy Bennett on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Steurnol and Jennie of Midhurst visited recently, at the home of Mrs. Beryl Steurnol: Steven and Karyn Scott, Michael and Claire of Stratford and Roger and Judy Shulist and Deiree of Moorefield visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Scott recently. Cheryl Bunker of RR 1, Gorrie, spent the weekend with Murray and Barbara Hayden. Mrs. Muriel Neilson returned home after spending a week with Ronald and Elizabeth Westcott of RR 2, Kilworthy. ' Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Scott visit- -ed Steven and Mary Park of Lis- towel. Also visting with them was Shiela Park of Chilliwack, B.C. Bob and Marlene Earl of RR 2, Gorrie and Bruce and Dorothy Ben- nett were supper guests at the home of Doug and Brenda Browne, RR 1, Fordwich, recently. Mrs. Reta Strong spent several days with Bob and Joanne Allan of Kitchener. Clifford and Reta Brown; Gerald and Bonnie Brown of Molesworth; Julie and Jennifer Brown of Kitch- ener; John and Betty Ann Coghlin, Ryan and Joel of RR 1, Atwood; Mrs. Elva' Vogan; David and Joanne Brown, Terri and Jamie and Kia Brown, all of Listowel, were guests of Joe and Marilyn Browndf Listowel recently. Bill and Ann Werner visited at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Synder of Toronto and Tom and Mary Rowland of Markham recent- ly. Jack and Gwynne Brown spent a few days with Ralph and " Ruth. Fiddes of Odessa. While there, they also visited Bill and Tiffany Fiddes and Brett of Yorker and Bob and Susan Fiddes, Stacey and Kelly of Odessa. r NI MO I. IN MT 1 11111115111111111 Huron Chapter No. 89 of the Or- der of the Eastern Star, Wingham, honored a 50 -year member recent- ly. Mrs. Doris Michie was presented with a life membership certificate at the regular January meeting on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10. Mrs. Mi- chie received .her 50 -year pin from the Grand Chapter last June. Mrs.. Jean Lunn of Seaforth, who also was to have received a certifi- cate, was unable to attend, but will be honored at her home later. Mr. and Mrs. Spence Scott are the Worthy Matron and Patron this year and have for their special pro- ject, ESTARL, an award for stu- dent ministers. TICIN- meetirig BELGRAVE--The afternoon unit of the United Church Women held its January meeting at the home of Mrs. Edith with 12 in attendance: Mrs. Audrey Fenton welcomed everyone and read two short poems. The minutes of previous meetings were approved. Mrs. Mary Hunter led the wor- ship service which was very mean- ingful. It dealt with looking at our- selves and self control. Mrs. Kay Roberts was in charge of the Bible study about Jesus picking the 12 "disciples. Mrs. Janisa Coultes extended an invitation for the group to meet at her home in February. Mrs. Vin- cent served a delicious lunch and a time of fellowship followed. Women's ° Missionary Society BELGRAVE--The Women's Mis- sionary Society held its meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at the home of Mrs. Ivy Cloakey. The meeting opened with the reading of the Purpose, followed by the call to worship by Mrs. Alice Nicholson. "Standing at the Portal" was read in unison and a meditation was read by Mrs. Cloakey on the verse, "Love thy neighbor as thy- self'. Mrs. Nicholson led in prayer. The roll call was answered by a verse on the New Year. Mrs. Mar- garet Siertsema read the secretary's report and Mrs. Cloakey gave the treasurer's report. A total of 34 sick and shut-in visits were recorded. It was announced the next meet- ing is Feb. 4 and the annual meet- ing is Jan. 23 in Wingham. Mrs. Nicholson read a story entitled "Go and Tell". The hymn "God of Mer- cy, God of Grace" closed the meet- ing and the hostess served lunch. ISIMBIlNMIIliINIlN®IN MI III ®Ili s' Tobacco Retailers Nursing Homes Arcades Retail Establishments Laundromats Hairdressing Salons Barbershops Hospitals Financial institutions If you provide goods or services to the public, you are affected by the new Tobacco Control Act. If you have questions about the requirements of this new law or need signs, call the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1' 1 1 Luacim sum B. ems Ns so are mum Rs as am on en mg on in so al so se so we ses me me NA sit1 0 Optimists planning Monte Carlo night The Wingham Optimist Club met earlier this month at "Ji.'s Fireside Cafe". Special guests in- cluded Pete Quennell and Marg Hogg. A thank -you letter was received from the. Women's Shelter for Hu- ron County for a donation toward outfitting and decorating rooms at the shelter. The Belgrave Kinsmen also thanked the Optimists for use of their Nevada ticket table and gave the club a Kinsmen calendar. The 1994 Tree of Light was again successful, Optimist Eleanor Saxton reported she has ordered nine new strings and 900 bulbs to replace and add to the tree for next year. A curling bonspiel is in the works for mid-January with Opti- mist Wayne Elston in charge. Superbowl tickets are available for a minimal fee from any Opti- mist Club member, Jack Baillie at 357-2189, Wingham Mini -Mart, Vic's Place or' Wingham Horne Video. Members of the public also are encouraged to attend the Monte Carlo Night on Feb. 11 at the Wingham Legion Hall. Elimination draw tickets for the Monte Carlo Night are available from Optimist Club members or at the Legion 'Hall. THE W/NGHAM AIJWINCETIMES "SUCCESS" is Simple It's Advertising Call 357-2320 The Wingham Advance Times Home • . . 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