HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-02-08, Page 17WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1.995
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THE I NMANADVANGE TIMES
Congregation meets for business
WMS life membershipMathers, centre, was honored with the presenta-
tion of a life membership to the United Church Women, last Wednesday at Bluevale. Mary Pea-
cock and Nancy Corrigan made the presentation to Mrs. Mathers.
Brussels
Mennonite
Follcowship
ersonats
BRUSSELS--Erla Koch was
worship leader at the Brussels Men-
nonite Fellowship on Sunday, Jan.
29. The Teen Challenge Team
brought the messages for the ser-
vice.
Two of the team members gave
their life stories and told of the mi-
raculous way God is working in
their lives. The team pastor gave
the message on Daniel, the man of
courage. Daniel did not compro-
mise when it came to his faith. He
regained faithful te. his God at all
costs. High officials wanted to get
rid of Daniel, said the pastor. Dari-
us was in power and held Daniel's
life in his hands.
As we know, he added, God
closed the mouths of the lions to
save Daniel, for Daniel was inno-
cent before God. Darius could hard-
ly believe that Daniel was still alive
after spending the night in the
lion's den. Satan cannot put us in
any situation in which our Lord is
hidden from us.
"Whether we live or whether we
die, we are the Lord's." Often we
lose hope when we fail. We draw
others down with us in our negative,
attitude. Confidence in God makes
the difference. The everlasting
arms of God' are always beneath us
to catch us when we fail in any situ-
ation. Like Daniel, we must be peo-
ple
of courage.
Following the Christian Educa-
tion service, the Teen Challenge
Team joined the youth and youth
leaders for fellowship over lunch in
the gymnasium. Some of the youth
attended a winter retreat at Camp •
Shalom, Cambridge. The Grade 7-
8s enjoyed swimming at Vanastra
for their monthly activity last Satur-
day.
• Paul and Leslie Bridgeport of
Kitchener visited over the weekend
at the home of Allan and May
Hyndman.
Visitors fast Tuesday with Mrs.
Velma- Mann were Clarence and
Doris McCallum of Wingham and
Gordon and Joyce Mann of RR 2,
Wroxeter.
Herbert and Cora Clayton of
Wingham and Russell and Helen
Nickell of Belmore visited last
Tuesday 'afternoon with Ivan and
Gladys Haskins.
. Visitors at the home of Harold
and Dorothy Hyndman were Mrs.
Alex Strong and Mrs. Heidi Forster
and,.Keily of Wingham, .as well as
Gerry Hyndman of Guelph.
Dale Schefter was a member of
the Ridgetown volley vall team
which won silver at the tournament
in Ottawa last weekend.
Gordon and Agnes Haasnnot vis-
ited last Sunday at the home of Pe-
ter and Cheryl DeBoer of St.
Thomas.
Mrs. Bonnie Taylor visited Hill
Taylor in Victoria Hospital, Lon-
don, last Tuesday. We wish him a
speedy return to good health.
Mrs. Sheila Vipond of Midland
visited a few days at the home of
Devon and Peggy Cherry.
Mrs, Gladys Adams visited De-
witt Adams in Stratford General
Hospital last Monday, where he un-
derwent hip surgery. We wish him
a speedy recovery.
Mr. and. Mrs. Jack Douglas of
Fordwich were dinner guests last
Sunday with Bob and Florence
Gibson. Bob and Genievive Gibson
and Keirra of Kitchener visited
over the weekend with their parents
in Wingham and Gorrie.
Mrs. Ethel Brown attended' the
"funeral of late David Staddon in
Clinton last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williamson of
Mount Forest visited last Saturday
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The congregation of St. An-
drew's Presbyterian Church, Wing -
ham, met in the fellowship hall last
Wednesday, Feb. 1, for the annual
business meeting. Rev. John Vaud-
ry openeethe meeting with a brief
worship service and read an origi-
nal poem about life at St. An-
drew' s.
Ralph Campbell was appointed
chairman for the evening and Brian
Taylor, secretary. A moment of si-
lence was observed in memory of
19 members and friends who died
in the past year.
Reports were received from
evening with Mrs. Janet Doig.
Mrs. Christine Sanderson spent
several days at the home of Rob
and Joanne Annett of Bothwell.
Worl
Day of
Prayer
Australian blue fan flower
I wanted to know the on-going treatment for a large Australian blue
fan flower. After 18 months of investigative work, I finally found the
necessary information. I even wrote the Botanical Gardens in Mel-
bourne, Australia, and they only confirmed what I already know.
The following information is from The Plant and Garden magazine,
forwarded to me by the former co-ordinator of the Stratford master gar-
deners group. It was nice to receive an answer after so much trying.,
Scaevola aemula of the Goodenia family is indeed a new introduc-
tion in North America, one likely to gain wide -spread popularity due to
its numerous, attractive, five -tipped mauve, blue or purple flowers.
Generally grown as an annual for outdoor hanging baskets, it's really a
low -growing perennial herb. It's intolerant of more than light frost,
meaning you should bring it indoors for the winter if you want to keep
it for a second season. Given the plant's size (it can reach three feet in
diameter), it's probably easier to take cuttings in late summer than to
bring in the whole plant. Cuttings root easily indoors and the resulting
plants will grow well under lights or in a bright window until spring.
By pinching occassionally, a nicely filled basket should be ready by
summer. If you want to maintain the original plant, prune it harshly
when bringing it indoors and offer it the best light you have over the
winter. Both young plants and established ones will often begin bloom-
ing in early spring, long before it's time to put them outdoors.
Fan flowers like moist, well -drained potting mix and cool growing
conditions. Don't fertilize too heavily, as this promotes ,foliage growth
at the expense of flowering. They prefer full sun indoors, although dap-
pled shade is better when the plant is outdoors for the summer. They
can be slow to germinate and rather difficult to grow from seed;
cuttings Or layering are better means of propagation.
Any questions, contact me at 90 Carling Terrace, Wingham, Ontario,
NOG 2W0, or phone 357-2252.
groups and committees within the
Church. It was noted that St. An-
drew's participated in the Crop,.
Share Project, initiated and orgy
nized by the Teeswater Presbyteri-
an Church. This was a„ very suc-
cessful projet and there is every
indication that St. Andrew's would
like to share in this again in 1995.
A successful half-day children's
program was organized in August.
Approximately 60 children attend-
ed and this served to heighten an
awareness of the need for more
children's programs.
New windows were installed in
the manse and part of the Christian
Education Wing of the church. A
new computer was purchased for
the office and the fellowship hall
was painted by volunteers.
Looking forward to the next
year, the„ following people were
elected to the board of managers:
Bryan Allan, Marilyn Baird, Lillian
Stephenson, Murray Underwood
and Bill Versteeg.
Plans for 1995 include the possi-
bility of hiring a student for the
summer to organize some youth
work and to plan a daily vacation
Bible school.
UCW gather at McMichael's
GORRIE--Knox Presbyterian
Church is hosting the World Day of
Prayer service on Friday, March 3,.
at 2:30 p.m. with St. Stephen's An-
glican Church and the United
Church Women assisting in the ser-
vice.
The Christian Women of Ghana
have prepared the service this year
with the theme being "Thence the
Earth is the house for all people".
The writers call for Christians
around the world to join with them
in prayer for peace and justice in
their homeland.
Trinity
Anglican Bluevale UCW
WROXETER--The members of
the United Church Women gath-
ered at the home of Mrs. Phyllis
McMichael for the January meet-
ing.
Mrs. Mildred Coupland and Mrs.
Eileen Hamilton shared the worship
and chose "Thanks" as the theme.
Mrs. Coupland began the worship
with a reading, "Try Giving
Thanks", before Mrs. Hamilton
welcomed each member with a let-
ter to form the word "thanks".
The scripture was taken from
Philippians, chapter four and Mrs.
Hamilton gave an interesting de-
scription of the meaning of "Think
and Thank".
She said we should think of all
the good things that we are blessed
with and not forget to give thanks.
Let us not forget those we meet in
our daily lives, she said: the service
people, the neighbors, families and
friends and also strangers who do
nice things for us, noting that a
thank -you sometimes makes their
Potluck
day. Members each received a love-
ly scripture verse book mark.
Poems entitled "Let Us Live
Each Day to the Fullest" and "The
Extra Mile" were enjoyed. The of-
fering was received and dedicated
by Mrs. Coupland. The hymn
"Thank You, Lord, for Your Bless-
ings" by the Cornerstone Group of
Brussels was played to complete
the worship.
Mrs. Sandra Edgar, the new pres-
ident, took charge of the business
and thanked the previous slate of
officers for its good work. The min-
utes of the December meeting were
read by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs.
Joy Wylie gave the treasurer's re-
port.
The roll call was
WROXETER--A lovely winter
day brought members of the Wrox-
eter seniors' group out to enjoy the
regular potluck dinner and meeting.
Mrs. Edith Braniff and Mrs. Dor-
othy Gibson had decorated the ta-
bles with Valentine serviettes, pot-
ted plants and red candles as they
hosted the dinner. Bill Hart wel-
comed everyone and thanked the
ladies for tbe decorations.
Minutes of the December meet-
ing were read by Mrs. Dorothy
McGee for Mrs. Gibson, who is on
vacation.
Mrs. Eileen Hamilton gave the
treasurer's report and noted that all
bills have been paid. A donation to
the Wingham and Area Seniors'
Day Centre and annual fees for the
answered by
showing some winter projects. The
UCW has very talented members
and they brought lovely articles
they are working on this winter.
The mystery gift, brought by Mrs.
McMichael, was won by Mrs. Wy-
lie.
meetin
national seniors'. group were made.
A date will be announced later
for the Wroxeter seniors' visit to
the Fordwich Village Nursing
Home to entertain resident.
Birthday greetings were sung to
Cecil Yeoman, who celebrates this
month.
A draw for two potted plants and
a box of fragrant soaps,I donated by
Mrs. Braniff and Mrs. Gibson, were
won by Mrs. Ethelene Smith, Mr.
Yeoman and Ed Horsley.
The next meeting is March 1 at
12:30 p.m. and all seniors are invit-
ed for the dinner and social time.
Mrs. Hamilton read some humor-
ous stories for a happy ending to a
good day.
Church
annual
meeting
FORDWICH-The annual
meeting of Trinity Anglican
Church was held Jan. 29 follow-
ing morning service. Before the
meeting, all enjoyed a potluck
lunch.
In the absence of a rector, Doug
Bunker presided. Donna King
gave the opening prayer. Ahna
Hargrave, vestry clerk, read the
minutes of the last meeting. All re-
ports were read and accepted.
The proposed budget for 1995
was accepted. It was decided war-
dens, board members and the
treasurer will again keep there of-
fices for 1995. Willa Douglas and
Millie Nixon will be on the Recto-
ry Committee.
Jean McGrath read several
thank -you letters from family
members of the late William
Spence Jacques. Jack Douglas,
Winston McGrath and Hector
Browne were named a committee
to see about new steps for the front
of the church.
Trinity board members and
members from St. Stephen's, Gor-
rie, will meet in Gorrie on Tues-
day night.
A donation ,and thank -you was
received from Brownies and Guide
leaders for the use of the church
basement for meetings.
Rev. Stan Jay of Mitchell and
Mary Jane Lowe will be in charge
of services until a new rector is ap-
pointed.
BLUBVALE--The United
Church Women met on Feb. 1 at
the church.
The president, Etoile Johnston,
opened the meeting by welcoming
everyone, followed by a reading
"Trust the Master Weaver." The
minutes and treasurer's reports
were given by Mrs. Shirley Nichol-
son and Mrs. Audrey Edgar.
The highlight of the meeting was
the presentation of a life member-
ship to the United Church Women
to Jean Mathers. The presentation,
the first of its kind at Bluevale, was
made by Nancy Corrigan and Mary
Peacock.
Mrs. Mathers is a long-time and
dedicated member of the Bluevale
UCW, serving as ' its president in
1979-80, as well as being a tireless
worker in the Church.
Mrs. Corfigan was the convenor
for the meeting on the theme, "Je-
sus, our light, helps us see things
differently". Members sang the
hymn "Many Are the Li tbeams
From One Light". Each As asked
to list important people . in their
lives. The readers were Mrs. John-
ston, Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs.
Mathers. The scripture readers
were Mrs. Isabel Garniss, Mrs. Ed
Powell and Mrs. Peacock. This
was followed by a closing prayer
by Mrs. Corrigan.
A minute for missions was given
by Mrs. Johnston. The date for the
cold -meat supper was set for May
24.
The meeting closed with lunch
served by Unit 2 and a social time
followed.
11-Icovvick.
Junior
omen
Thank -you nots from folks who
were remembered with Christmas
boxes and also for donations to lo-
cal support groups were read.
The UCW will be having a St.,
Patrick's Day luncheon of soup,
sandwiches and pie to be served
from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March
17 at the Wroxeter United Church.
It soon will be spring-cleaning
time and there will be a bale
packed again this year. The date
and time will be announced later.
As there will be no meeting in
February, the group will meet again
on March 28.
The Mizpah Benediction ended
the meeting and during the social
time, Mrs. Coupland and Mrs.
Hamilton served goodies and a cup
of tea. The ladies thank the McMi-
chaela for inviting them to their
home for the evening.
Howick Junior Women's Insti-
tute members met Jan. 19 at the
Howick Municipal Office at 8:30
P.m -
The topic was cosmetics, and
the guest speaker was Bonnie Wil-
son. She spoke mainly ' on skin
care, and gave Brenda Bunker a
full facial. Roll call,,"Old Fashion
Beauty Aid," was answered by 11
members and one guest.
Marian Feldskov gave a report
from district. Members decided to
purchase tickets to go to the Dray-
ton Festival in August.
Bonnie Wilson had a "Wit and
Wisdom" for members, "Blessed
is the man who, having nothing to
say, abstains' from giving advice of
this fact."
The next meeting will be at Dar-
lene Harding's house on Feb. 16.
Members will be doing a craft of
some sore Everyone is welcome.
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" Janet Koehler, who has been .
your Belgrave • correspondent for
the past year, has resigned effective .
this week. We that'll( Janet. for a job
well done and welcome Linda ,
Campbell as the new Belgrave cor-
respondent. Linda's telephone num-
ber is 357-2188.
A surprise party was held, at the
home of Bill and Muriel Coultes on
the evening of ,aturaay, Jan. 28, in
honor of Muriel's birthday. Guests
included Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ba-
bensee of Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs.
Don -Stobo of Teeswater; Kathy
and Bradley Warren of London;
Susan Rintoul and friend Kevin of
Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. Jim La-
mont, Laura and Ruth Johnston, all
of- Belgrave, as well as Bill and
Muriel's family.
Mrs. Ruth Johnston attended the
funeral of her cousin, Mrs. William
Speiran 'of Lisotwel, on Sunday,
Jan. 29, at the Peebles Funeral
Home, Atwood. Mrs. Speiran
passed away on Friday, Jan. 27.
"Mabel's Moms" gathered at the
home of Mabel Wheeler last
Wednesday, Feb. ,.1,, with a good
turnout: Those 'present included:
Lila Procter and Ben; Waneta ,
Leishman and Melissa; Donna Ray-
nard, Trevor and Heidi; Sherry
Taylor and Brandon; Linda Hess
and Andrew; Andrea Stevenson,
Tyler and Mathew; Sherry Shiell
and Matthew; Joanne Robinson and
Stephanie; Melanie Pletch, Meagan
and - Benjamin; Annette teRaa,
Mitchell and Janelle. The topic dis-
cussed was raising responsible chil-
dren. Everyone had a nice visit.
STADDON--David Albert Staddon
of Clinton died at Clinton Public
Hospital on 'Saturday, Jan. 28. He
was 61.
Born in Mount Dennis on Sept.
26, 1933, he was the son of the late
Reginald and Gladys (Gibson)
Staddon. He was married to Gladys
"Eileen" Brown.
Mr. Staddon was a stationary en-
gineer.
Along with his wife, Mr. Stad-
don is survived by one son, Wil-
liam Staddon of Chalk "River and
by one daughter, Kathy and her
husband, Verne Sawyer of Kitchen-
er. There is one grandson, Nathan
Sawyer.
He is also survived by his moth-
er-in-law, Phyllis Bttiwit of Strat-
ford and by one brother, James and
Hermie Staddon of Stroud.
Mr. Staddon was predeceased by
one brother, George Staddon.
Visitation Was held at the Beat-
tie -Falconer Funeral Homes in
Clinton, where the ftineral and
committal services were held on
Tuesday, Jan. 31, with Rev. Gor-
don Redden of St. Paul's Anglican
Chin h in Clinton officiating.
Crenation has taken place.