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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-02-08, Page 12Page 12 -The Wingham Advance -Times, Feb. 8, 1984 St. Andrew's congregation attends annual meeting Following a light lunch, members and adherents of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their annual business meeting on Sunday. John Mann acted as chair- man. Reports of the various organizations were received and adopted. The General Assembly Budget Allocation was discussed and the congregation agreed to in- crease the allocation by approximately five per cent over that of 1983. Five people were elected by acclamation to the Board of Managers to serve a three- year term. They are Ralph Campbell, Donald Eadie, Rae Lewis, Clare Niergarth and Mrs. Bill Stapleton. The trustees will continue to be G. W. Cruickshank, Kenneth McKague and Gordon Sutcliffe., Auditors for 1984 will be Mrs. Wallace Richardson and' Mrs. Ken Leitch. The congregation decided to continue to supply every household with a sub- scription to the Presbyterian Record. Expressions of appreciation were given to Rev. Paul Mills for his dedication and leadership over the past year and to Mrs. Don Robertson and Mrs. Mills for their con- tributions as organists in 1983. After discussion of salary adjustments, the meeting was adjourned and Mr. Mills closed with prayer. High cost scuttles plan to generate electricity The high costs involved have pretty well scuttled a proposal to have the Town of Wingham generate some of its own electricity, using water power from the two town dams. Public Utilities Com- mission members found the proposal intriguing when it was first presented at a meeting last• month, although they expressed some doubts about its feasibility. However after hearing in a follow-up report from PUC Manager Ken. Saxton that the hydro generating scheme would cost more than $200,000 to get operational, they decided they cannot afford to be interested. "We might as Well can (the idea)," Mr. Saxton told commissioners. "It would be nice to know what we can do, but at $200,000 it wouldn't pay. off for 20 years:" He said if the town saved even $15.,000 or $20,000 a year on its electricity purchases, which would be a generous estimate, it would not even pay the interest on the capital costs, let alone the cost of operating and maintaining the equipment. The proposal to install 130 - kilowatt. generators at the town dams came from the • SNC Group of Toronto, a company specializing in small hydro -electric power projects. Noting that the Ministry of Energy provides a 90 per cent grant toward the cost of a feasibility study on such projects, SNC of- fered to carry out such a study ata net cost to the PUC of $700 - provided the town agreed to award the contract to SNC if it went ahead with the project. SNC claimed the two generators could save the town between $25,000 and $28,000 each on its purchases of electricity from Ontario Hydro. However Mr. Saxton said those estimates were highly optimistic, since there is not sufficient flow in the river to keep the generators running 24 hours a day. Brookhaven Events Belrn.ore Curling Clips Residents, staff and friends wish a speedy recov- ery to Wildon Robertson who is recuperating from an operation he underwent last week. The monthly Friendship Tea was held February- 2 with a Valentine' theme, hearts and cupids decorating the walls. Tables were 'Pet with -pink or red tablecloths with lace -decorated hearts as table favors. Residents attending were Margaret Carter, Isabel Kerr, Edith Ross, Viola Campbell, Margaret Curtis, Pearl Hogg, Jean Kelly, Annie Moffat, Erie Ward; Annie Baker, Minnie Linklater, Muriel Dowson, Bob' Coultes, Gus Renzetti, Gord Gannett, Sam Van - stone. Guests were Alba Mundell, Nancy Carter, Edythe Coultes and Gert Reavie. The blessing was said by Nancy Carter. Prizes were won by Minnie Linklater, Edith Ross and Erie Ward. Poems read were "Sausage" and "Aunty". Hosts were Sybil and Tony Straker. Filter Queen ,,. "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Twenty-six rinks took part in the annual men's bonspiel held at the Belmore Arena last Wednesday. Alan Grant with his rink of Andy Grant, Jeff Dickson and Kevin Hart won the 9 o'clock draw and captured the Wrn. J. Elliott Trophy with three wins and a plus of 14. Second was the Doug Rathwell rink; third, Bill Graham; fourth, Bruce MacDonald rink; fifth, Mac Metcalfe rink. Alex Graham won the Consolation. In the 11 o'clock draw, the rink of Murray Shiells with Neil Olson, Lloyd Michie and Walter Huber won the Clark Renwick Trophy with three wins and a plus of 14. Second was the Bob Ruttan rink; third, Jack Shiells rink; fourth, Ron McMichael rink; fifth, Bill Taylor rink; The Consolation was won by Al Langdon. Special thanks to the Bons- piel Committee of Ralph Dickson, Ivan Dane, Arthur Fitch, Mac Eadie and to all the men who helped with ice, rocks and cleaning; also to Brian McBurney and Green's Meat Market for do- nating door prizes. The men enjoyed the delicious cook- ing of the Turnberry ladies under the convenership of Mrs. Bob Martin and Mrs. M. Longdo. • Regular curling °draw scores to report: Roy Douglas 10, George Merkley 3; Mae Moffat 10, Russell Lockwood 9; . Rod Wright 12, Peter Inglis 3; Ian Inglis 7,.Tom Inglis 5; • Doug Nickel 7, Ed Hoff- man 6; Ivan Dane 11, Nancy Smith 7; Mac Eadie 11, Wayne Ballagh 5; Paul Dickson 9, Don Eadie 4. Afternoon Curling: Berdella Kieffer 9(W), Wilma Jeffray 9(L); Mike Kieffer 8, Ralph Dickson 4; Len Weishar 9, Joyce Kamrath 6. In Gay Lea Competition, the following scores to re- port: Rod Wright 10, Willie Staf- ford 8; Earl Fitch 8, Mac Eadie 2; Mac Eadie 7, Willie Staf- ford 3; Rod Wright 6, Earl Fitch 5. Jack Stafford, on behalf of Gay Lea Foods, presented 1984 Matespiel Pins to all the Belmore teams participating in the competition. Congratulations to the Earl Fitch rink with team members Peter Inglis, Ian Inglis and John Moffat on winning third at the Farm- ers' Spiel in Wingham on the weekend. Also to the Mac Eadie rink with team mem- bers Philip Eadie, David Eadie and John Wilhelm on winning third at Chesley on Saturday. • Attending the Bank of Montreal Spiel in Mount For- est on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Rod Wright with team members Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard of Mount For- est, formerly of Wingham. They captured fifth place winnings. Mrs. R.Chapman hoststheetiflg Whitechurch - The United Church Women met Wed- nesday, February 1, at the home of Mrs. Russell Chapman. Mrs., George Thompson opened the meeting with a meditation, "Life for the Poor", and after the singing of a hymn, Mrs. Chapman read scrip- ture, from the Gospel of St. Matthew. Mrs. Dave Gibb led in ' prayer, asking for God's blessing on missionar- ies in • Kenya, Costa Rica, Tanzania and Natal. Mrs. Thompson read from the study book, "Jesus Means Life". The first chapter was about the poor in Africa and what it was like to be poor in Jesus' time. Hymns were sung and eight members answered the roll call with a Bible verse containing the words "love" or "heart". The minutes were read by secretary. Mrs. Chapman, theBring and Least Coin wereiceived and Mrs. Garnet Farrier gave a brief outline of the Presbyterial she attended at Stratford. Mrs. Farrier then thanked the hostess and closed the meeting with prayer. Calvin -Brick holds its annual meeting BELGRAVE - Calvin - Brick United Church annual meeting was held Monday evening, Jan. 30, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taylor with 16 members present. Rev: John Roberts opened the meeting with prayer and conducted the business: The financial reports were distributed and discussed showing the congregation had met its obligations for the year. Election of officers: stew- ards, retire 1986, Murray Shiell, Ronald McBurney, Wayne Lamb; trustee, retire 1986, Gilbert Beecroft; UCW representative, Mrs. Donald Dow; Sunday School super- intendent, Donald Dow; Ushers, Ronald McBur- ney, Jim McGee, Wayne Lamb, Jim Beecroft, Stephen Dow, Grady Lamb, BELGRAVE CO-OP AUBURN CO-OP Invites farmers on their 1984 Swine, Beef & Crop Tour to Chicago • Tour Xmerican Processing Plant • Tour Beef Farms • Tour Co-op Swine & Beef Research Facilities in Lexington, Illinois • Tour Chicago Stock Exchange and learn how hogs, cattle & commodities are bought and sold on the Exchange • DATES mMARCH 6,7,8,9 Co$ $220.00 Includes: - Accommodation - Meals - Transportation LIMITED SEA TS SO RESERVE NOW Contact: BELGRAVE CO-OP • 523®4454 • 357©2711 AUBURN COOP • 526-7262 Ralph Barrie says time to lobby With the possibility of a f decal election looming on the horizon, retiring OFA president, Ralph Barrie, urged local federation mem- bers to ply pressure to their member of parliament. The Lanark County beef farmer has been covering the province in the past week with the same message to more than 25,000 Ontario Federation of Agriculture members. Mr. Barrie spoke to Huron federation mem- bers on Feb. 2 in Clinton. The current political situa- tion with the federal Pro- gressive Conservatives lead- ing in the opinion polls and an election within a year, make an ideal time for fed- eration members to actively lobby, said Mr. Barrie. Mr. Barrie defended the provincial organization against criticism that it isn't aggressive enough in its lobbying strategy. The sug- gestion that farmers with- hold their products for a day is not favored by the retiring president. "We don't have the clout to withhold our products. Not in reality. We only make up four per cent of the popula- tion," said Mr. Barrie. Mr. Barrie apologized to federation members for "jumping ship" between OFA elections. Mr. Barrie was recently appointed to a three-man beef commission established by Ontario Min- ister of Agriculture and Food, Dennis Timbrell. "I'll feel good if we do something to make beef farming better," Mr. Barrie said. He assured federation members the commission is not going into its task with any preconceived ideas of how to improve beef farming in the province. Darcy Lamb, Jason Coultes, Heather Shiell, Angela Coul- tes and Cathy Dow. Observer representative, Gordon McBurney; auditors, Mrs. George McGee and MrsDonald Dow; music committee, Mrs. Donald Dow, .Mrs. Norman Coultes and Mrs. Wayne Lamb. A question regarding the heating of the church was raised and after some dis- cussion' the Board of Stewards was asked to look into the possibility of pur- chasing storm windows or ceiling fans. A social half hour followed. Rev. and Mrs. John Roberts were thanked for their lead- ership during the past year. Mr, Roberts replied. A vote of thanks was extended to Doris and Jim Taylor. What's new at Huronview? It was great to have Marie Flynn back again Monday afternoon for old time music. Due to colds, some members of the orchestra could not be here, but residents were well entertained with many old favorites, including • the "Bird Dance". Special Care folk got together for a social hour Tuesday afternoon. Refresh- ments were served and music was played on the stereo. A talented threesome from Goderich- provided en- tertainment at the January birthday party. For the first Brussels . --,.he_Bnicsels-,Horticultural Society.is planning a trip to a flower show in Toronto on Feb. 25. Mrs. Ila McLarty has been appointed to look after the transportation. Any one interestedin going please give 'Ila,a call at 887- 6898. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Nichol arrived home after spending ..a veryenjoyable month in Florida, where they spent a few days with Barb and George McCutcheon in Tamarac: The weather was lovely. Speaker gives tips on travel •!r COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Gale's Goldens are still in first place with 72 points but breathing down their necks are Terry's Trilights with 71 and Linda's Labatt's Lites with 70. Susan's Specials have 66, Colleen's Classics 59 and Betty's Blues 55. Roger Plumb bowled the men's high single with 308 and Betty Darling had , the ladies' high single of 252. The high. triples were rolled by Bob Pegg with 744 and Linda Hickey, a 630. Other games over 200: Linda Hickey 215, 234; Ted Moran 209; Isabelle Burke 215; Bob Pegg 242, 268, 234; Bill Gaunt 207, 203; Bob Steffen 209, 203; Betty Darling 214; Mac MacKay 243, 200; Doris Fischer 244; Gary Chapman 222; Rod Hickey 200; Gene Kruse 229, 207; Doug MacLeod 200, 235; Susan Pegg 223; Wayne Coultes 211; Kevin Hickey 229,203. Thanks to spares Doug MacLeod, Doris Fischer, Brenda Fischer and Roger Plumb. SENIOR MEN'S Those who bowled '140 and over were Norm Coultes 183, 164; Charlie Bosman 159; Clarence McCallum 140; Alf Nichol 155, 174; George Inglis 155; Ken Saxton Sr. 186, 155; GordonFrancis 171; Harold Keating 168; Harvey Timm 147; Bill Lediet 141; Harry Garniss 147, 189; Hugh Mundell 140. LADIES' WED. NIGHT Verna's Smurfs lead with seven points. Sharon's -Snoopys and Susan's Satellites are tied with five points; Gale's Galaxians and Diane's Donkey Kongs are tied at two and Anna's Lady Bugs are still planning their strategy at the starting gate. Mary Lee bowled the high' single of 275 and the high triple of 691. Other games over 200 were Diggers and the Volts, zero. c-halked._up by Sharon Skinn Tlee highsingle this week 225,214; Lila Hickey 204, 232; was rolled by Dave Schiestel Jean McKay. 200; Bev with a 309, while Charlie Sangster 201; Diane English Hopper had the high triple of 218, 209; Bonnie Cleghorn 706_ 216, 237; Gale Plumb 207; Other games .of 225 and Shirley Storey 232; Judy over were rolled by: Don Hickey 219; Corey McInnes Montgomery 261; Reg 205; Jean King 228, 234, 200; O'Hagen 282, 238; Greg Joanne Harrison 223, 207; Storey 266; Wayne Elston Cathy Benninger 206, 216. 254; Gary Lisle 244; Charlie Congratulations to Corey ' Hopper 255, 270; Ray Walker McInnes, for winning the 231; Bill Johnston 231;. Jim draw. Griffith 228; Brian Carr 245; Jim Alton 230; and Lorne Hamilton 237. For the first week in the pins -over -average contest, Brian Carr and Mac. McKay are in the lead with a plus of 187, followed by Jeff Thompson and Reg O'Hagen with a plus of 113. Thanks to spare Tom Robinson. FORDWICH - A pot luck dinner preceded the Febru- ary meeting of the Fordwich Senior Citizens. After dinner, Mrs. William Wilson presided over the meeting. Happy Birthday was sung for three members. It was announced that the club's party will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8:30. The program prepared by Mrs. Carl Shoemaker's group, consisted of solos by Mrs. Ron Livermore, read- ings, games and skits. The guest speakers were Bob Templeman and Bruce MacIntosh of the Hanover Travel Bureau. They showed pictures of trips to Agawa Canyon, Eastern Canada and West- ern Canada, and answered many questions concerning these trips. Mrs. Leone Carswell gave a reading on the meaning of St. Valentine's Day and also conducted contests aided by Mrs. Eva Harris. part of the program, Mrs. Richard Madge and Tony Hyde led in a rousing sing- song, accompanied by Gordon Harrison at the piano. The program included piano selections and a fine duet. Following the pro- gram, fancy cupcakes and tea were served. A warm welcome is ex- tended to Lorne Finlayson of Kippers, Frank Dobson of Wingham, Mrs. Rose Philips and Angelo Phillips of Seaforth, who have come to live here. To the family of Miss Esther Jamieson we extend sincere sympathy. Games Night WROXETER-GORRIE MIXED Wendell Stamper had the men's high single of 309 and the high triple of 727, while Lorna McArthur took both honors for the ladies with a 250 and a 628 respectively. Other games of 200 and over were rolled by: John Wheeler 207; Ron McMichael 203; Rose San - burn 244; Joyce Martin 243; Ron Bennett 204; Bob Sitler 223, 264; Lloyd Townsend 208, 201; Les Stafford 200, 273; Tom Jillings 245, 209; Barb Bennett 207 -Wendell Stamper 248; Lorna McArthur 210. THURS. NIGHT MIXED Barry's Mustangs lead the league with seven points, followed by Sandra's Pintos with five, Gary's Apaloosas with four, Ab's Arabians with three, Ed's PerchezOns with two and Jim's Palaminos with no points. Cathy Benninger had the ladies' high single of 272 and the high triple of 729, while Daryl Walker had the men's high single of 262 and the high triple of 654. Other games of 200 and over were rolled by: Gary Jamieson 200, 207; Rick Hill 224; Ed Lewis 218; Barry Haugh 220; Daryl Walker 223; Jim Springer 204; Janice Vitrowski 206, 224; Bev Springer 212; Cathy Benninger 214, 243; Marlene Jamieson 231; Tami Mac- Donald 203; and Kaye Mc- Cormick. Thanks to the spares Cathy Thomson, Doris and Art Burrows, Bert Harris and Helen Hatch. MON. NIGHT MEN'S Going into the final flight, the Matadors and the Boat People 'started strong with seven points each. The Gophers captured five points, with the Black Machine taking two and the GORRIE - The Gerrie senior citizens' Come Alive Club held its monthly Games Night on Tuesday of last week with more than 30 attending. In euchre, prizes for high scores were won by Roy Strong and Mrs. Ted Smith. Low scores were held by George Brown and Mrs. Lloyd Jacques. Prize "win- ners for UNO were Miss Margaret Dane and Alvin Mundell. Mrs. Elmer Farrish had the most lone hands, Mrs. Russell Nickel won a bir- thday prize and the special draw was won by Mrs. Ivan Haskins. 1, Seilgrave Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lo- gan, Kevin and Trevor of Wyoming spent the weekend with their parents, Mrs. Cliff Logan and Mr. and Mrs. George McGee. SENIOR LADIES The Cardinals are in first place in the league standings with 56 points, followed by the Chickadees with 55, the Orioles with 54, the Canaries with 47, the Blue Jays, 35, and the Robins with 23. Ida Rooney rolled the high single of 240. Jean Mathers had a 191 and Vera Moffatt had a 194. High doubles were rolled by: Jean Mathers 356; Ida Rooney 369; E MacTavish 383; Vera Moffatt 362; Vera Schneider 324 ; Elizabeth Robertson 323; and Catherine Wilson 307. COFFEE KLATCH Those bowling 150 and over were: Gale Plumb 266; Bev Hayden 189, 156; Ada Ait- chison 178; Kaye McCormick 189, 176; Muriel Irvine 170; Florence Thompson 158, 226; and Shirley Storey 197, 165. A. Y. MacLean to edit atlas A former Huron County publisher was named editor of the 1984 Huron County At- las. Andrew Y. MacLean of Seaforth has agreed to com- pile the atlas under the di- rection of Huron County Council. Mr. MacLean is the former publisher of The Huron Ex- positor and other weekly newspapers in the county. The steering committee has announced guidelines for the publication about how municipalities, businesses, families, and farms should submit articles for publica- tion. 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