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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-01-25, Page 15WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25,1995 5eniorz D"g � St. Andrew's Gofo' . Seniors bnstMarjiyn\VOO i host speci�cl guest Can- you believe that January is almost over and we are busy pre- paring our February newsletter? Don: 1 forget to buy your sweet- heart a Spring Fling ticket. The next early -bird draw is Jan. 31. Bill Templeman of Lewis Flow- ers in Wingham was our special guest last Tuesday. Mr. Templeman has 25 years of experience working with flowers and gave tips on how to care for plants. He even created three beautiful floral arrangements. It was a wonderful way to brighten our day. In midweek we had a chance to fasten our seatbelts for some -arm- chair traveling. Our thanks go to Solveig Axelsodottir, an exchange student from Iceland, for taking us to her country through slides and interesting information. Last Thursday, we welcomed „ Don Vair to our program. He gave an inspirational message encourag- ing us to develop the abilities and talents that God has given us. Mr. Vair showed some beautiful barn - board paintings he creates and spoke of the many paths his life has taken. We also enjoyed a singsong and dance as he shared his musical abilities. We thank him for sharing his hfternoon and many talents with us. Last Friday, we spent time in in- dividual. programing. This free of-. ternoon gives everyone a chance to take part in all activity which they enjoy. January e s Alzheimers Aware- ness Month. If you would like more information, drop by the centre. THENag ADV SETIMES The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- days in Hong Kong provided her drew's PresbyterianChurch, Wing- with the opportunity to take many ham, met at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Upper Room. Mrs. Mary Campbell welcomed the members and extended a special welcome to the guest speaker, Mrs. Marilyn Wood. Two choruses, accompanied by Mrs. Betty Richardson, opened the worship. Mrs. Verna Taylor, Mrs. Marilyn Lapp and Mrs. Campbell read and told stories of Christians standing up for their faith in vari- ous Communist countries. Mrs. Lapp read scripture from Hebrews and a modern translation of James 5:13-16, taken from The Message by Dr. Eugene Peterson, was read in unison. along with Corrie Nixon, to the Hu - Mrs. Taylor led a time of direct- ron County Christmas Bureau, ed silent prayer and Mrs. Lorraine which operated out of St. Andrew's Clugston played appropriate hymns in December. Mrs. Mann said that and during the prayers. At the close of Mrs. Nixon will beiable to shepet into the prayer time, another chorus was rrs. Ni onatlllearnedathis into sung and the offering for the work p they year of the WMS was received. when the Christmas Bureau returns to the church in 1995. Mrs. Campbell introduced Mrs. Mrs. McKague closed with a Wood, the guest speaker. Mrs. New Year's thought and a prayer Wood and her husband Ken tray- The committee served coffee, tea eled to China last fall and took pit- and sandwiches. The holders of the tures of many aspects of Chinese two marked cups received hand - life, especially transportation. She knit dish cloths, directions for said her 17 days in China and eight which were handed out. • beautiful and interesting slides an left them with fascinating and amusing stories to relate. Mrs. Wood and her husband were able to enjoy boat crusies, climb the Great Wall of China and visit the famous Terra Cotta Warri- ors, among other things. Mrs. Audrey McKague moved the adoption of the previous month's minutes, which was passed. She then called on Mrs. Campbell to present a life member- ship to past president, Mrs. Marg Mann. Mrs. Campbell spoke of Mrs. Mann's special contributions to the work of Goforth. She also paid tribute to her contribution, most 70 attend first potluck meal CRICH--In the blue corner, weigh- ing in on Jan. 2, 1995, at a mere 10 lbs., is Preston William. His proud managers are Rod and Joan. All a)spoiling privileges are reserved for Hank and Winnie Kikkert of Wing - ham and Ron and Donna Crich of Lucknow. Observing these privileg- es are great -grandmas and grand- pas, Johann Werkema of Wood- stock, Enna and Alden Crich• of Lucknow and Marie and Willis Bromley of Londesborough. KIEFFER.MONTGOMERY-- Sean and Tabatha are happy to an- nounce the arrival of their son, Bra- dy William, born Jan. 8 at Wing - ham and District Hospital and weighing 8 lbs., 11 oz. Proud grandparents are Bill and Linda Kieffer of Bluevale and Brad and Maureen Montgomery of Blyth. PLETCH--Qavid and Melanie Pletch of RR 1, Belgrave, welcome Scott and Meagan's little brother, Benjamin Samuel, born Jan. 11 at Wingham and District Hospital and weighing 10 lbs., 11 oz. Grandpar- ents are Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scott of Belgrave, Mrs. Thelma Pletch of Belgrave; great-grandparents, Mrs. Alice Scott of Brussels 'and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dale of Seaforth. McNALLY--Todd and Brenda (nee Thompson) of London are pleased to announce the arrival of their little daughter Brittany Hope, born Jan. 15 at Si. Joseph's Health Centre in London and weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. She is a wee sister for Dillon. Proud grandparents are Ken and Joy Thompson, Belgrave and Larry and Donna McNally, In- wood. RAYNARD--Glenn and Donna Raynard of Belgrave are proud to announce the safe arrival of Heidi Meredith on Jan. 17, 1995, at St. Joseph's Health Centre in London and weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz. Heidi is a wee sister for Trevor. Grandpar- ents are Bruce and Norma Raynard of Lucknow and George and Mu- riel Woods of Fergus. Great- grandparents are Bob and Edith Hutchinson of Fergus. BELGRAVE—The first Women's Institute potluck meal of the year was enjoyed by almost 70 members and friends last Tuesday, Jan. 17. Following the meal, Mrs. Doro- thy Coultes, president, welcomed everyone and led the audience in a rousing songtime, accompanied by the "Old -Time Band". Mrs. Mary Hunter, who was in charge of the program, invited the batld to play some more. ,popular tunes, which were enjoyed by all present. Young Ben Procter was the next to delight the audience with two solos, accompanied by his mother Lila on the guitar. Other soloists included Mrs. Procter, Rev. Mary Jane Hobden and Rev. John Roberts, who was accompanied by his wife Kay. Hu- morous readings were interspersed • Peace keepers...Howlck Central School has 38 students In Grades 6 and 7 who serve as playground peace keepers. The program was started In September by teacher Chris Wright, and has the full support of the Block Parent Committee. The 9 n codn on e (from) pethe ace ce keeper shirts was designed by student Becky Versteeg. Peace keepers , Ryan Crystal Block it,llkStewart, Linda Edgar, Karen Valenta, Dianne HitzteacherChrs Wright, Ellen Amentan acting princi- pal Dave Shaw. erson".is Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell at- tended the 93rd birthday party for Mrs..James Smith held at the home of Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Henderson of Lucknow last Monday. Rev. R. D. and Mrs. MacDonald of Bruce throughout the program by Mrs. Beach, also attended. Alice Nicholson and Mrs. Nancy Mrs. Gladys Haskins has re- Jardin. Harold Vincent gave an in- turned home from University Hos- teresting reading enumerating simi- pital in, London. Her many friends larities in the assassinations of wish her continued improvement. Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy. Frank and ,Mice Chapman of The old-time band, consisting of Clinton were renewing acquain- Mrs. Mary Coultes, Gordon tances last Saturday. McBurney, Ron McBurney and Ar- Ron and Carol Mann visiited her nold Bruce, rounded out the pro- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Weber gram with some more toe -tapping of Kimberley, last Sunday. Mrs: *'Ivlariene- Pellett- and- Rae= Mrs. Hunter thanked all who par-lynn of Teeswater visited last Sat - m or attend da afternoon with Bob and Mar- garet Ferguson. Wayne and Marilyn Williams, Chet, Drew, Taralyn and Evan of RR 1, Listowel; Gary Grainger, Ka- trina and Graham of Neustadt and Mrs. Janet Grainger were supper guests of Alvin and Eleanore Grainger last Sunday. Ray and Ann Walser of Elora spent the weekend with Jack and Gwynne Brown and all were dinner guests of Harris and Marie Camp- bell of Bluevale on the Saturday. Allan and Viola Edgar of Brus- sels and Jack and Helen Currie, RR 3, Wingham, spent last Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Reta Strong. •.. Bill`WartI41 d" atient in Wing ham and District Hospital.. We wish him a speedy recovery. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship service BRUSSELS --Rob Collier of the Congregational Church at Kincar- dine brought the message to the Jan. 15 service at the Brussels Men- nonite Fellowship. Mr. Collier spoke on Psalm 68:1- 6, noting that a bow that is bent all the time will eventually break. He said were often like the bow -- bent with worry. To deal with worry ef- fectively, he said, we must have a focus on -worship. . Worship is not merely a planned service on Sundays. Worship is giv- God His worth, said Mr. Col - ed. She also gave a reminder about . ticipated in the progra ur y ing® tier. God is in control of the uni- verse and He won't let anyting happen to us that is not acording to his plan. God is sensitive to the cry of His people and wants us to be- lieve in Him. As a challenge, Mr. Collier said, "From the, moment you get up until the moment you lie down, worship God, give Him what He is worth." The worship, music and missions the next potluck meal, to be held Feb. 7, with Mrs. Marie Webster being the guest speaker. A short business meeting fol- lowed, conducted by Dorothy Coultes and Mrs. Dianna Robinson, secretary -treasurer. Chalmers WMS meeting WHITECHURCH -- The Chalmers Women's Missionary Society held its monthly meeting last Wednes- day, Jan. 18, at the home of Mrs. Norma Rintoul, starting at 1:30 p.m. Delicious desserts, tea and cof- fee, were served prior to the meet- ing. Mildred Purdon and Kathleen Elliott were the leaders. Mrs. Pur - don gave the call to worship and read the scripture, meditation and topic. HEART AND STROKEOF ONTARIO hone 392 6647 FOUNDATION u1more information, p KILLER. or 392-6801 and ask for Linda. Teeswater Knit Wits submit blocks The feeswater Knit Wits held the January meeting recently with 13 members in attendance. It is not- ed that new members are most wel- come. Each member submitted one or more eight -by -eight inch blocks, which are to be assembled and then presented to the local retirement home. This project is an ongoing one as future afghans will be donat- ed. Another upcoming project will be knitting for the Guardian Angel project for premature babies. The guild is asking for the public's as- Dora Neilson gave a reading. "Hints for the New Year" and five answered the roll call with verse us- ing the word praise. Mrs. Purdon gave a report on visits to shut-ins and offered to take another month with Mrs. Elliott to help with the visiting. Mary Simpson gave the offertory prayer. The Feb. 15 meeting will be held at Mrs. Purdon's with Norma and Helen Rintoul the leaders. sistance in this project by donating !lVIPROVIRG yarn to the guild or money to pur- YOUR ODDS chaseongoing, yarn. Thisas bproabyject outfits also will be are AGAINSTgreatly needed. There have been many interest- CANADNS , ing techniques learned and experi- ences related at the meetings. For ire safety repairs finished at Gorrie GORRIE--Fire safety renovations to the Gorrie Community Hall re- cently have been completed. Four fire -safety doors have been installed, as well as emergency exit lights and fire extinguishers. The Gorrie library branch also has benefited from recent improve- ments. These include a new ceiling of fire retardant material and an emergency exit light. The community thanks all the volunteers who spent many hours making the hall a safer place. Information has been received Farm registration renewal package deadline approaching By BOB HUMPHRIES - Huron Agricultural. Representative Huron County farm owners and operators will soon be receiving a personalized farm registration re- newal' package in the mail box. Farm businesses reporting an an- nual gross income of $7,000. or more are required to register each year with the Ministry of„Agricul- ture, Food and Rural Affairs, The registration fee is $150: and the cheque is to be made payable to ei- ther the Ontario Federation of Ag- riculture or the Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario. The Ministry is still using the fifth character of the applicant's postal'code to determine the regis- tration due date. regarding Hometown Community Network, a public -access communi- ty based computer network serving Huron, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin and Perth counties. Members of the public are en- couraged to attend the information meeting to be held this evening, Jan. 25, at the Central Huron Sec- ondary School in Clinton, starting at 7 o'clock. A new videotape entitled "Bon Voyage" for those planning to trav- el is available for loan from the li- brary. It was reported that circula- tion of books has improved with a total of 4,459 taken out over the use year. If your fifth postal code charac- ter is: A to: G the registration date is .lanuary 31, 1.995. H to P the registration date is February28, 1995. Q to Z the registration date is March 31, 1995. Farmers wishing a refund of the $150 fee will be given 90 days from their registration due date. They must contact in riting either the OFA or the CFFO.w Farmers who are renting their land and buildings do not need to register. Their tenants' registration number will qualify the rented property for the farm tax rebate. If there are any questions or con- cerns please call me at the Clinton Field Office at (519) 482-3428, or 1-800-265-5170.. committees, as well as the Church Council, all held meetings . during the week. The ladies also held a monthly fellowship meeting, family might was on Wednesday and the Grade 5-6 activity was to.' ave been held at Travis Campbell's on Satur- day, Jan. 21. There was to have been adult volleyball and fellow- ship ellowship at the church last Saturday evening. Last Sunday, Jan. 22, the Brus- sels Mennonite Fellowship cele- brated its 15th anniversary. The ser- vice began at 9:30. A fellowship meal followed at noon in the gym- nasium. Donald & Mary Henry, Bluevale and Harold & Karen Bridge, Brussels are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, NancyElizabeth and Verne Wilfred on December 21, 1994 in the Dominican Republic. Family and friends are invited to an open reception in honour f Verne and Nancy to be held at the Brussels, Community Centre on January 28, 1995 from 9 - 1. (Age of Majority Required.)