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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-04-12, Page 13WHINEWAY, 141095 Cancer Wro%eter Society meeting The Wingham branch of the Ca- nadian Cancer Society held an ex- ecutive meeting on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. with eight members in atten- dance. It was reported that both the rural and town campaigns are un- derway. The health promotion chairman, Lloyd "Casey" Casemore, reported that a new prostate cancer video- tape is available for viewing. In the correspondence, presented by Art Clark, it was noted that the Cancer Society will no longer be giving fi- nancial assistance for drugs to those in need. This area will be served by the Trillium Drug Plan. Janet Clark reported from the last minutes that the proposed date of the annual meeting is Wednes- day, Oct. 18, at the Seaforth Legion Hall. The theme will be "Honoring Volunteers". The Blyth Legion Ladies' Auxil- iary held a luncheon for cancer which was very successful. Please remember, cancer re- search benefits from your dona- tions, any amount helps. Identified canvassers will be pleased to accept any and all donations and will issue receipts if requested. The Cancer Society appreciates the effort's of the community. The Wingham branch is in need of a communications chairman. If you have some time to donate to this position, please contact the president, Mr. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss of Plattsville were guests last Monday of Mildred McClenaghan. Don and Jean Ross were visitors last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Ross of Owen Sound. The strong winds that whipped through the village' • last Tuesday tore down' the Lawn Boy sign at Keith's Repair in Whitechurch, wripping. the wiring from the sign, as well as damaging the sign. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Simpson returned home last Monday after a„ week in Germany. They landed in Frankfurt with a connecting flight to Hanover, Germany. While in Germany, they toured Berlin, the former East Germany and down into the south of the country. They report some flowers were bloom- ing, but it was cool there too, with a little bit of snow. In any a"ent, they say they had a good trip, reporting the people in the former East Ger- many do not speak much English, but with a little sign language, they were able to communicate. seniors meet for April WROXETER--Members of the Wroxeter seniors came laden with the ingredients for a delicious pot- luck dinner as they gathered for the April meeting. Mr. and Mrs; Bill Hart, as hosts for the meeting, put members in the Easter mood with lovely mauve place mats, little Easter nests with candies and stuffed bunnies. The president, Mr. Hart, wel- comed all and a guest Mrs. Eva Stafford, a former resident of the area. Mrs. Eleanore Gibson read the minutes of the March meeting and Mrs. Eileen Hamilton gave the' treasurer's report. Thank -you notes for donations were read from local groups. Birthday greetings were sung to Bower Fairish. A petition in support of adding extra beds to the Fordwich Nursing Home was signed by the members. Rev. Jeff Hawkins spoke about a tour of the mill at Gorrie on April 22 and also a public meeting on April 25 at the Howick Community Centre concerning interest in restor- ing the mill and other historic sites in the township. Mrs. Mildred Coupland gave a report on the executive meeting of Zone 33 held recently at Drayton. The annual meeting will be held on June 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Howick Community Centre. A lovely Easter lily, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Les Douglas and stuffed Easter bunnies, made by Mrs. Hart, were prizes for the monthly draw. The winner of the lily was Mrs. Nina Wade and the bunnies will be enjoyed by Cecil Yeoman and Mrs. Stafford. Plans were made to go to the Riverboat Restaurant on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. and there will be more in- formation at the next meeting. Mrs. Hamilton read an interest- ing story about the migration of geese. There still are some tickets left for the Drayton theatre product ion on May 18. Our seniors may call Mr. Hart if they wish to attend. The next meeting will• be held on May 3 at 12:30 p.m. and we wel- come all seniors to come out and join the group. Wingham Seniors' Happy Gang The Wingham Seniors' Happy Gang had a very enjoyable time last Friday afternoon when members >met at the Armouries. Easter was the theme throughout the meeting. President Jean Robertson wel- comed everyone, especially any visitors. The meeting opened with the singing of "0 Canada". Mrs. Robertson read a poem entitled "Easter Bonnets in Waiting". The secretary, Margaret McVittie, read the minutes of the March meeting and roll call was answered by 34 members and eight visitors. Mrs. Robertson thanked those who had gone to Huronlea to enter- tain and provide goodies for the March birthday party. The treasur- er's report was given by Ethel Bluevale United --Church Women JAMES --Ron and Susie happily announce the arrival of a little sister for Mitchell, Jessica Taylor Racz- kevi, born 'on March 24 at Wing - ham and District Hospital. Proud grandparents are Linda James . and Les and Violet Raczkevi. LEITCH--Mary and Doug were blessed with their third child, Mere- dith Ellen, on March 24, 1995, at 8:47 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz. Siblings Scott and Karen welcome Meredith home with overflowing affection. Spoiling privileges go to grandparents, Mildred Dickson Du- pont of Belmore and Jean and Ken Leitch of Wingham. BLUEVALE--The United. Church Women held the monthly meeting on April 5 at 2 p.m. President Etoile Johnston opened the meeting with a poem entitled "Life Is Easier Than You Think". Nancy Corrigan gave the secre- , tary's ,report and Audrey Edgar gave the treasurer's report. The, ladies sang "This Is The Day" with Eileen Sellers at the pia- no. Carol Nicholson had the devo- tions on United Missions to Nepal. Marie Campbell read the scripture from Matthew 25 and the hymn "In Christ, There Is No East or West" was sung. The worship closed with prayer. It was announced the bale is to be at the church by May 7. Whitechurch UCW meeting WHITECHURCH-- The United Church Women's group held its meeting on April 5 at 2 p.m. at the home of Janet Cook of Lucknow. Mrs. Cook opened the meeting with scripture from the Book of Mat- thew. A film entitled "All About a Man Called Norman" was shown. Eve- lyn Gibb read a poem, "I Am the Light of the World" and eight an- swered the roll call by naming a fa- vorite household chore. The offer- ing and least coin were received. Agnes Farrier took over for the business and Mrs. Gibb gave the fi- nancial report. Mrs. Farrier thanked Mrs. Cook for opening her home and to all those who took part in the meeting. MASTER GARDENE R Margaret Wormworth Master Gardener -In -Training The Master Gardener We have been enjoying some sunny days lately, but don't allow that to make you think spring is really .here. There have been a few frosty nights and while it's good for maple sap running, it is not so good for perennial plants. I still have mine almost all covered with straw. I took a peek under some at the front of the house, the violas are a good green and one or two were with flower. But, I replaced the straw very carefully and left well enough alone: it is not always the cold of winter which destroys our perennials, but the freeze -thaw cycle that has been the pattern for the last few weeks. Plant cells just cannot take the strain of expansion and contraction, so it is much better to keep the cover of whatever type you trse until it really warms up. Lawns also are best left until later, sometimes raking will tear up grassroots which have been loosened by frost, given a few warmer days and nights, they will reestablish themselves. The snowdrops and early crocus are out and so are eranthus, they look like tiny buttercups with frills around the base of the flowers, and are approximately four inches tall. I've some geranium cuttings, started from over winter plants, on a sunny window sill. I've a few annuals sown indoors to get an early start one can always hope — and have placed orders for a few extra per- ennials. So, I trust all: will turn out as planned, not that it ever does ex- actly. If there are any questions for which you wish the answers, I can usu- ally come up with a solution — if not, I'can access information for you. Phone or write Margaret Wormworth, Master Gardener -In -Training, 90 Carling Terrace, Wingham, NOG 2WQ, Phone 519-357-2252. White. Members were glad to learn that a new microphone has been purchased. The schedule for the upcoming Primetime concerts and dinners was announced. The first one is Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23. The seniors' shoot party will be April 18 at the Armouries and Gord's Old Tyme orchestra will play for the regular dance on Friday, April 21. Mrs. McVittie ar.d. Tgtn Smith were in charge of the program and Agnes Farrier played the,piano for a lively sing -song ending with "Easter Parade". Members then were entertained by a parade of Easter bonnets with Mrs. White as commentator. Eleven women and three men looked really sharp in their bonnets. Margaret Smith, Helen Daugher- ty and Marjorie Wall read about the customs and origins of Easter, fol- lowed by singing "The Old Rugged Cross". "A True Incident of Easter" was read by Mr. Smith before Mrs: Far- rier played a selection of Easter hymns. Mrs. Smith then read an Easter poem entitled "Only Bor- rowed". The meeting closed with the singing of "God Save The Queen". The lunch table and all the goodies were beautifully decorated for East- er. The next meeting is May 12 at 2 p.m. All seniors are welcome. "Mabel's Moms" met at the home of Mabel Wheeler on April 5. Those attending were: Andrea Ste- venson, Mathew and Tyler; Joanne Robinson, Nicole and Stephanie; Waneta Leishman and Melissa; Lila Procter and Ben; Donna Ray- nard, Trevor and Heidi; Melanie Pletch, Meagan and Ben; Michelle Young and Sarah. The topic was life insurance and wills. Rev. Mary Jane Hobden attended after Bible. study. At the closing, refreshments were served. The Belgrave men's breakfast club met on Saturday, April 1, in the Knox United Church basement. After a delicious breakfast, speaker Murray Hall was introduced. He presented a very interesting talk on antique cars. The men's club donat- ed a pancake griddle tp the church and also gave a donation to the Cancer Society. The club will meet again in the fall. Colleen Vannderjagt, Abby, Adam and Alex, Lorna Glover, Thomas and Sean and friend Linda McLaughlin and her daughter Mea- gan of Port Carling spent the week- end at Betty Irwin's. The Port Car- ling PeeWees played two hockey games against Stephen Township, With the Stephen team returning to Port Carling on April 8 and 9. If there is a third game, it will be played in Stephen Township this weekend. Weekend guests with Freda Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. Brad McCann and Jackie of Brampton. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Scott on the ar- rival of their baby girl, Peyton Elaine, born March 22 in Wingham and District Hospital. Both mother and baby are doing fine. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Chaffe on the tragic accident and death of Can - dace's father, Ronald Beckett of Queensville. May our prayers and thoughts be with them at this time. Joan Leishman, husband Danny DeFelice and Thandiwee spent a few days with Jean and Amanda Kennedy. All helped their parents, Jim and Ruby Leishman, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Andrew Todd of Vancouver, a cou- sin, also visited and attended the anniversary celebration. Weekend visitors with Jim and Ruby Leishman were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kerkbirk of Cochrane; daugh- ter Lois Williamson and family of Toronto; June Milchum and family of South Carolina. A total of 73 friends met at the Belgrave Institute Hall for a lovely meal, followed by an open house attended by many friends and neighbors in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leishman's 50th wedding anniversary. The hall was tastefully decorated to suit the cele- bration. Robert Gibson, is a patient in Victoria, Hospital, London, where he underwent surgery. Ralph and Lois Lee, Gregg and Beth Ann and Andrew of London attended the funeral last Tuesday of the late John Reichard of Royal Terrace in Listowel. The service was in the Brethren In Christ Church, Fordwich. Mrs. Gladys Haskins returned home last Thursday from Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roily Thornton, Hailey and Alexis of Kincardine, visited last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell. Lorne and Jean Farnsworth of Huntsville are visiting for a few days at the home of Clifford and Hazel Pyke. Allan and May Hyndman were among the dinner guests at the home of George Allan of Hanover and celebrated Karen MacTavish's birthday. Mrs. Ethel Brown returned home last Thursday after visiting for over a week with Norman and Jean Mul- loy of Paris and attending the Ice Capers Carnival of the Paris Figure Skating club held Friday and Satur- day nights. Over 100 people, tots, teens and even adults, were on the ice for the finale. Jean Mulloy was presented with a silver tray and honorary membership in apprecia- tion of her years of service at the Saturday night program. Belgrave Brownies BELGRAVE--The Brownies met at the East Wawanosh Public School on Thursday; April 6. They did environmental activi- ties using the 3 Rs -- recyle, reuse and reduce. There were three Girl Guides in attendance as well. Courtney McGee led the girls in a game. The girls divided into groups of three and dressed up in a dress made of newspapers. When they were finished the girls were judged with Vanessa Wall being the win- ner. Peggy Procter led the girls in crafts. She demonstrated making potato heads with panty hose, soil and grass. Julie Hopper led in a sing -song° Cookie Day in the village was held April 1, but there still are cookies left over. If you wish to buy any, call Alice Yuill at 357- 4038. THE WING!!IAM ADVANCETI$iS Like oltil .ome reunion as Ford'ivich seniors entertain North Perth friends It was like an old home reunion Friday afternoon, April 7, at Mait- land Terrace retirement complex on Elm Ave. North. Members of the Fordwich Young at Heart seniors' club en- tertained the North Perth Seniors. Since most people in the Maitland Terrace recreation room knew one another, the social period follow- ing the program was as enjoyable as the entertainment. The program, emceed by Jean Sothem, resembled Christmas concerts once held in rural one - room schools, bringing back many memories for the capacity audience and performers. Performing musical numbers were Dunc Sangster, Lome and Gertie Lambkin and Bob Campbell; Ted and Elfrieda KJaassen; Pauline Richards and Minnie McElwain. Giving readings were Elva Cooper and Jean Clarkson. Performing in the skit, "Minis- ter's Call," were Alma Hargrave and Betty Gibson. Performing in "The Fordwich Hospital" were Marj Johnson, Millie Nixon, Minnie McElwain, Jackie Smith, Nellie Allan, Dunc Sangster and Pauline Richards. Another enjoyable 'occasion is anticipated at Maitland Terrace on April 21 when the, Atwood seniors' club will entertain the North Perth Seniors: Brussels Mennonite Fellowship partake in communion service BRUSSELS --Elwin Garland was the worship leader for the Sunday service on April 2 at .the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship. Anne Hem- ingway was song leader and Kathy Procter was pianist. Darlene Hem- ingway played the piano for the of- fertory. Communion was served during the service. The scripture lesson was from 1 Corinthians. Last Friday evening, the Grade 5-6 Sunday School class went bowling at Molesworth for the monthly outing. Wednesday, April 4, was family night with a study from Romans for the adults, a Bible study for the youth and activities for the children. Last Sunday, several'farriilies in the congregation participated in a "Guess Who's Coming to Supper" event. The thought for the week is: "Study the Bible to he wise, believe it to be safe, practise it to be holy." obituaries DeVRIES--Reina DeVries of the Rammeloo Rest Home, Blyth, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 3, 1995. She was 85 years of age. Born June 21, 1909, in .teens in The Netherlands, Mrs. DeVries spent her life as a homemaker for her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacobus DeVries, in 1991. Left to mourn the passing of a dear mother are four sons and their families: Klaas and Teresa DeVries of Listowel; Kees and Jane DeV- ries of Wingham; Sandy and ,Lois DeVries of Listowel and Randy and Rea DeVries of London. There are 11 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Tasker Chapel', Blyth, of the Beattie - Falconer Funeral Homes on Tues- day evening, April 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, from the .Blyth Christian Reformed Church, where Mrs. DeVries was a member. Rev. Adrian VanGeest performed the service. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Jeff, Jamie, Ken, Kevin, Paul and Rob DeVries. Interment in Blyth Union Cemetery. JENNINGS--Ivy Mae Jennings of Harriston and formerly of Wroxeter died on Thursday, April 6, 1995; at Geri -Care Nursing Home in Harris - ton. The beloved wife of the late Rev. Henry.Jennings (1993), she was thc dear sister of the late Olive May and Edna Nevelles. Left to mourn the passing of a loved aunt arc Ge- raldine Rohlig of Guelph, Frances Moore of Wroxeter and Bevcrlcy Noble of Wingham. The late Mrs. Jennings rested at the Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sun- day, April 9. The funeral service was held on Monday, April 10, from the visitation centre at 2 p.m. with' spring interment in Corrie Ce- metery, Pastor Benaway of the Wingham Baptist Church officiated at the service. In remembrance, donations to Si, Stephen's Anglican Church would be appreciated. LOCKRIDGE--On Thursday, April 6, 1995. at the North York General Hospital, Ruth Lockridge, formerly of Wingham, passed away. A loving daughter of the late Al- fred and Mary Lockridge, she was the dear sister of Frances Mary McCammon, Thomas John and his wife Mary and Douglas Alfred and his wife Gloria. Ruth also will be fondly remem- bered by 10 nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance was held Sunday, April 9, at the Turner & Porter Yorke- Chapel, Toronto. Donations to the Canadian Dia - hetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would he appreciat- ed by the family. Interment at a lat- er date in Sanctuary Park Ceme- tery, Toronto. SCOTT --Mrs. Jean Scott of Wing - ham passed away on Tuesday, April 4„1995, at Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital in her 79th year. The former Jean Alberta John- ston, she was the beloved wife of Robert C. Scott of Wingham. Left to mourn the passing of a dear mother is Barry Scott of Waterloo. Mrs. Scott also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. William (Helen) Wil- liams of Goderich and Beatrice Stroll of Seaforth. She was predeceased by her par- ents, John and Hattie Johnston; sons Wayne, Murray and Terry and her brother, Harvey Johnston. Visitation for the late Jean Scott was held ,at the McBurney Funeral Home in Wingham on Wednesday, April 5, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held in the funeral home on Thursday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. J. Rea Grant offi- ciating. Interment in Wingham Ce- metery. Memorial donations 'to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or thc Wingham United Church would he appreciated as expressions of sym- pathy. WALKER --Agnes Jean (Stone- house) Walker passed away peace- fully at Maple Grove Lodge, Gode- rich, where she had resided for the past six and one-half years, in her 93rd year. She was thc beloved wife of thc late Russel Walker (1973) and dear mother of Dawna and Bob Sproule, RR 2, Bayfield and Jack and Edith Walker of Goderich. She will he sadly missed by her two grandchil- dren, Pat Stewart of Phoenix, Ariz. and David Walker of Woodstock and great-grandchildren Carley. Scott and Amanda Stewart and Jen- ny and Adam Walker. Agnes was the dear sister of Lewis and Helen Stonehouse of Belgrave. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Agnes Stonehouse, sisters Carrie McGuire and Ellen Coultes and brothers Norman and Gordon Stonehouse. The funeral service was held at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich, last Friday, April 7, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Officiating clergy were Rev. Robert Ball and Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley of North Street Church. Interment in Wingham Cemetery.