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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-05-31, Page 8Leadership You can count on. Candidate for MPP - Huron. Hln Johns 1-800-706-9832 Common Sense. For Huron Ontario Authonzed by official Agent for Helen Johns ammoilonk 111E WINGNAMAOVANCEI'IMES Obituaries DAWSON--Allan F. Dawson of 101 -10th Street, Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, May26, 1995. He was born at Niagara,Falls, a son of the late John L. Dawson and the former Annie M. Church. Allan was territory manager with Shur - Gain Feed at the time of his retire- ment. He served overseas with the RCAF, 1942-45, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Hano- ver, Hanover Masonic Lodge, was past patron of the Order of the East- ern Star Goodwill Chapter 235. Mr. Dawson also belonged to the Durham Chapter Royal Arch Ma- sons, was past First Principal Per- ceptory No. 40 Knights Templar, served on three school boards and a was a former member of the Hano- ver Curling Club and the Lawn Bowling Club. Allan Dawson is survived by his son, Dr. Donald Dawson and his wife Joyce of Greensville and grandchildren Hillary and Tim. He was predeceased by his wife Chris- tena (nee Wallace). There are two sisters surviving, Isabel Inglehart and Margaret Dawson. There was no funeral home visi- tation or service. Cremation has oc- curred with interment of cremated remains in Hanover Cemetery. Me- morial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer So- ciety would he appreciated as ex- pressions of sympathy. The Migh- ton Funeral Home, Hanover, assisted with funeral arrangements. FOXTON--William Edmund (Ted) Foxton of RR 2, Wingham, passed away on May 24, 1995, at Universi- ty Hospital, London, in his 64th year. He was the beloved husband of the former Shirley McDougall and dear father of Susan and Robert Pipe of Lucan, David and Brenda Foxton, Wingham and Gary and Debbie Foxton of Kitchener. Mr. Foxton also is survived by his mother-in-law, Lillian McDou- gall of RR 3, Wingham and his grandchildren, Jason and Brian Herd, Matthew Pipe, Shawn, Ken- neth, Jonathon, Crystal, Gary and Sarah Foxton. He was the brother of Kenneth, Bruce, Robert and Douglas Foxton, all of Wingham, Bud, Foxton of London, Diane Cameron and Con- nie Hickey of Wingham and JoAnn Rintoul of Kitchener. Mr. Foxton was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Myrtle (Holloway) Foxton; his son Kenneth, his broth- er Ronald -and his granddaughter, Tanya Marie Foxton. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wing - ham, on Friday, May 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pin. Funeral services were held in the funeral home on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. John P. Vaudry officiating. Inter- ment in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to the chari- ty of your choice would be appre- ciated as expressions of sympathy. e scowls McDade, Neil Dockstader, Craig Corriveau and Dwayne Leddy. Pallbearers were Rob Ball; Jere- my DeMers, J.C. Kirk, Ryan Mil- lion, Lucas Brown and Mark John- ston, Interment Maitland Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Mark Mathers Memorial Athletic Fund or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. McCALLUM--Esther McCallum passed away on Monday, May 22, 1995, at Braemar Retirement Cen- tre, Wingham, in her 99th year. The former Esther Bruce, she was the beloved wife of the late John F. McCallum, who1predeceased her in 1973. She was the dear mother of Jean and Albert Cook and Jim and Kar- en McCallum, all of Belgrave and Mrs. George (Mabel) Smith of Brussels: Mrs. McCallum also is survived, by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchi ldren . She was predeceased by her son, Wendell McCallum (1976), her daughter, Ferne Smith (1993), four sisters, two brothers and one grand- son. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wing - ham, last Tuesday, May 23, from 2,, to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral servic- es will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Mary -Jane Hobden officiating. Interment in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Memorial donations to the chari- ty of your choice would be appre- ciated as expressions of sympathy. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Town- ship spent the past weekend with her grandmother, Betty Irwin. Ross and Barbara Anderson spent the past weekend with Doug and Sheila Cousins of Guelph. Scott Pletch, son of Dave and. Melanie Pletch; was released from hospital in London last Monday. Clarence Yuill was released from Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, May 23. Wayne Jerome is also home from hospital, as is George Michie. Friends, neighbors and relatives wish ail these people speedy recov- eries. Sincere sympathy is extended to the families of Esther McCallum, who passed away on Monday, May 22. May your thoughts and prayers be with the family at this time of sorrow. John, Linda, Jeremy and Justin Campbell and Marc Alexander spent the holiday weekend at Grand Bend. They visited with Nelson, Susan and Laura Desjardine of Grand Bend, Garry Desjardine and Simon of Grand Bend, Dave Des- jardine and Lori of Brampton and NESBITT--Eileen Elizabeth Nes- bitt. of Ripley passed away at Kin- cardine Hospital on Monday, May 22, 1995, at the age of 91. Born in.Huron Township on Jan. 29, 1904, she was a daughter of John Shiells and his wife, the for- mer Margaret Yemen. She was predeceased by her hus- band, James Nesbitt, in 1976 'and one brother. Left' to mourn her passing are her niece, Flora Beaton and her hus- band George of Wingham; one nephew, Bob and his wife Kay Brotchie of Georgetown; a great- nephew and his wife, Allen and Marilyn Robb of Wingham and great -great nieces, Lori and Jenny Robb, Wingham. Funeral services were conducted at the MacKenzie & McCreath Fu- neral Home, Ripley, on Wednes- day, May 24, 1995, at 2 p.m. Rev. V. Wilkie of the Ripley United Church officiated at the service. Pallbearers were Bob Courtney, Bob Campbell, Lester Ferguson and Dennis Courtney. Interment in Ripley Cemetery. MATHERS--Suddenly in Col- borne Township on Thursday: May 25, 1995. Mark Rae Mathers of Goderich passed away in his 17th year. He was the beloved son of Rose- mary (Blake) and Rae Mathers and the dear brother of Crystal and Mi- chael. Mark will be sadly missed by his grandparents. Gordon and Helen Blake of Brussels and Jean and the late Charles Mathers of Bluevale. He was the special friend of Danielle O'Brien. Mark will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a dedicated mem- ber of the Goderich Legion Midget WOAA hockey team, the Goderich Machinist hardball team, as well as numerous Goderich District Colle- giate Institute athletic teams. ' The family received friends at the McCallum & Pella Funeral Home. Goderich, where prayers Saturday evening. Funer- al mass was celebrated at St. Pe- ter's Roman Catholic Church, Goderich, on Monday, May 29, with Rev. John Pluta officiating. Honorary flower bearers were Shawn Phillips, Steve Feagan, Sean Bob and Heather Maass of London. "Mabel's Moms" met last Wednesday, May 24, at the home of Mabel Wheeler. Those attending were: Michelle Young and Sara; Sandra Dorsch and Melinda; Meta - nine Pletch, Scott, Megan and Ben; Julie Van Camp, Jeanine and Jor- dan; Ruth Haines and William; Sherry Taylor and Brandon; An- drea Stevenson, Mathew and Tyler; Annette teRaa, Mitchell and Ja- nelle; Linda Hess and Andrew; Joanne Robinson, Stephanie and Nicole; Lila Procter and Ben; Wa- neta Leishman and Aimee and Rev. Mary Jane Hobden. Toilet training was the topic discussed. On Saturday,. May 20, Mrs. Lar- ry Mayberry of Londesborough vis- ited with her mother, Beth Procter. They enjoyed a drive to Point Clark and dined out at Lucknow. Last Wednesday morning, Mrs. Mayber- ry visited with her mother again, Laura Johnston and Ruth John- ston accompanied Mabel Wheeler to Elliott Lake over the holiday weekend to visit Rev. Peter Tucker and his wife Nancy. ersonad5 WI discuss gardenhig GORRIE--The Women's Institute met May 17 for its meeting on agri- culture and gardening. Mrs. Alvin Grainger was the convener and arranged a tour of Highlight Flowers at Monkton and Brickrnan's Botanical Gardens at Sebringville. Plants and flowers of all kinds were on display and of . special interest were the planters and beautiful hanging. baskets. The roll call wasanswered by members and guests telling a sign Wayne and Vickey Strong, Eliz- abeth, Johnathon, Joseph, Kaitline and Ethan of Katana, spent the long weekend at the homes of William and Jean Strong, Gorrie and Robert and Thelma Peel, RR 1, Bluevale. They also ,attended the confirma- tion of Cara Schneider, daughter of Leonard and Laurie Schneider, RR 2, Clifford, on Sunday at the Trin- ity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Kurtzville, Among those attending were: Henry Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spilger and Jeffrey, all of Wa- terloo; Alma Hetherington, Amber Ruttan, Brussels; William and Jean Lyle and Shirley Strong; Suzanne Strong, .dam and Grant Gnay of Goderich and Pastor John and Mrs. MacKey , who were dinner guests following the service at the home of Leonard and Laurie Schneider. Alvin and Marion Mundell visit- ed last Saturday with Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. James Smith of Lucknow. Bruce and Dolores Grainger of Vaie D'Urife, Que., spent the holi- day weekend with Janet Grainger. Harry and Georgina Zimmerman have returned from a bus trip through the Smoky Mountains and touring the horse farms in Ken- tucky, Pigeonforge, Tenn. and at- tended Jamboree USA in West Vir- ginia. Bill and Janet Hogg have re - Hart visited turned from a two-week trip to Hol- land where they attended celebra- with Jim and Susan Collison and tions marking the 50th anniversary Peter in Kitchener last Thursday. of the liberation of that country. Wellington and Isabel Marks of Lloyd and Sadie Faust visited Blyth visited Hazel Griffith last last Monday at the home of Mr. and Monday. • ' Mrs. John Diefenbaker and family Peter Isabelle is vacationing at of RR 5, Guelph. their home here after being back to Peter Steurnol of Midhurst visit - work in Mississauga last week. ed with his mother, Beryl Steurnol, George Allan of Sarnia and Dick last Tuesday. Allan, Toronto, spent Family Sun Margaret Dane attended the 50th day weekend at their home here. wedding anniversary of Mr. and Charles and Bea Bodfish, Lon- Mrs. Lloyd Perrin of Palmerston don, visited with Hazel Griffith one last Sunday. day recently. WEIR --At Queensway Hospital, Toronto, Pearl (Bullough) Weir passed away peacefully on May 8, 1995, after a lengthy illness. She married Lloyd Weir, forn er- ly of Wroxeter, at Banff, Alta:, on July 16, 1949 and took up resi- dence in Toronto. She was loved by all who knew her and was active in Sunday School work. Mrs. Weir was the dear mother of Calvin and Elaine Weir and Kar- en and Roland Piroutz of Toronto and the loving grandmother of Cal- vin and Brandon Weir. She also is survived by sisters Katie Mitrisin, Sophia Lokun and Mary Emerson and sister-in-law, Gladys and Allis- ter Green. Mrs. Weir was prede- ceased by two sisters. The funeral service was held at the Porter and Turner Funeral Home, Islington, on Thursday, May 11, 1995,.with her former retired minister officiating. Pallbearers were four nephews, Peter Lokun, Charlie Bruinsma, Ted Crawford and Bradley King. Interment in Islington Cemetery. Sparks, brownies work on badge Girl Guides paint tables BELGRAVE--The Sparks and Brownies worked on their Garden- er's Badge last week. Each girl made up a booklet and had to know four different trees, six flowers and vegetables, as well as three different kinds of garden tools and their . use. They will'' be tested this week. The Sparks made a teddy bear pen and pin for their hats. ,The Brownies made an owl and mush- room pen for hats. BELGRAVE--On Thursday, May 18, the Girl Guides met with a chal- lenge to complete. Fourteen girls painted six picnic tables at the com- munity ball park and did a mighty fine job. On Saturday, May 20, the Girl Guides met at the nature centre for a "Bugs, Boots and Bubbles" pro- gram. They studied wildlife in the creeks, hiked to habitats, studied wild flowers and planted Russian olive branches. This was followed by hot dogs roasted over an open fire. The rain was missed by seconds. Penpals from the Wingham Girl Guides joined the group, as well as three Wingham Scouts. STANLEY --Tim and Linda Stan- ley of Wingham are happy to wel- come Sam's little sister, Sadie Me- lissa Jane, who was born May 14 at Wingham and District Hospital, weighing 9 lbs. Happy grandpar- ents are Ronald and Judy Stanley of Riversdale and Gus and Audrey Hamilton, Wingham. HIGGINS--Bruce and Kim Hig- gins, RR 5, Brussels, are pleased to announce the arrival of Laura Lee - Anne on May 15 at Wingham and District Hospital. The new arrival weighed in at 7 lbs., 4 oz. and is a granddaughter for Ross and Wilma Higgins and Lee and Lila Rintoul. SCHIESTEL--Charles and Caro- lyn (Schuit) of 640 Campbell Street, Lucknow, are proud to an- nounce the birth of Andrew., Paul Schiestel, born May 16 at Wing - ham and District Hospital. or myth that people use to predict the weather. A visit to a craft shop and supper at a Millbank restaurant concluded the meeting. Mrs. Wilbur Hogg will be the hostess for the June 21 meeting when Jean Wilson of Listowel and Jean Clarkson of Fordwich will present a slide presentation on the Associated Country Women of the World Conference held at Lands Down Under, New Zealand. ATTENTION LANDLORDS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A WORKSHOP?? The Housing Registry of Perth County will be hosting a Landlord Workshop (as part of a "Housing Needs Assessment!' in Huron County) TOPICS TO BE. COVERED WILL BE: •Landlords. Rights/Responsibilities Under the Landlord & Tenant Act •Tenants' Responsibilities Under. the Landlord & Tenant Act -Providing Applications for Prospective Tenants •The Landlord/Tenant Relationship Tuesday June 6th, 1995 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at F.E. Madill S.S. in Wingham If you are interested you Must Register!! Please contact the Housing Registry of Perth County for more information: 1-800-898-2819 ti �4- JONNEJEWITT.___ YOUR PROVINCIAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE IN HURON Rate payer in Hullett Township for nearly 40 years laTrustee on the Huron County Board of Education from 1980 to 1994 laChair of Huron County Board of Education from 1987 to 1989 aFather of five children who have all been through the system In Huron Grandfather of soon to be seven starting into the system in Huron Recent graduate of the Adult Education program In Huron CILABEFUIL John Jewitt has witnessed first hand the strengths and shortcomings of the education system in Ontario. He also understands that the greatest threat to the education system is the debt of the province which has more than doubled in the past 4 1/2 years. He will continue to advocate strong, efficient and responsible education in Ontario. "John Jowitt was a conscientious and fair trustee and will be an excellent representative of the people faneHuron lat Queen's Park" ngham John Jewitt knows the meaning of financial obligations. He is responsible and wilt ensure that any govemment in Ontario will start to live more within its means. for more Information or a ride to the polis on June 8 call JOHN JEWITT CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS 23 Victoria Street, Clinton (519)482.1220 or Wingham' Committee Room, 198 Josephine Street, Wingham (519)357-4242. AUTHORIZED' 9V THE C.P.O. FON lee JOHN JEWlrr CAMPAIGN .........:.......... The Corporation of the Township of Morris Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Morris will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 22, 1995 at 8:30 p.m. at the Morris Township Municipal Office located along County Road #16 to consider a proposed Zoning by-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to revise the current minimum separation distance requirements between agricultural and non-agricultural uses to incorporate the new Minimum Separation Distance formulas recently released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. Also included are definitions for several terms used by the new formulas. As a general amendment to the Morris Township Zoning By-law this amendment applies to all lands within the Township of Morris. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this proposed zoning amendment is available for inspection between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, at the Townshipof Morris Municipal Office. Township of M O R R S m1111a, 1111101111011111111111:11111111111111$ n1111111111111111111.111 111111111111131.111111 "ir !11ihill i1111"�, . IIID1 9 i • III ;IiIII IN1111111111111II ,� III!III118I1I11aIIII1111II 11usioi fill liIii1I I 1 DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS THIS 30TH DAY OF MAY, 1995., Nancy Michie Clerk -Treasurer Township of Morris R.114.#4 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1110 (519) 887-6137 ***As a general amendment to the Morris Township Zoning By-law this amendment applies to all lands within the Township of Morris.