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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-04-04, Page 10Page , 0 -dile Wmgbal 4dvar ee-Mmes, 4pri1 4, 19114 SKATERS HONORED—Awards of merit were presented last Friday evening to the top skaters from the Belmore Figure Skating Club at its annual meeting. The following skaters placed highly in their respective categories: back, Jana Sue McKague, Sherry Flaelzle, Susan 5 Year Annual Interest An "A" rated investment by the Canada Bond Rating Service. STANDARD TRUST 237 Josephine Street, P.O. Box 850 Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Telephone: 357-2022 Rates subject to change. . OPEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, Friday till 6 p.m. A Federally Chartered Company/Member Canada' Deposit, Insurance Corporation Wilhelm, Linda Wilson; centre, Kelly Leachman, Judy'Kamrath, Rhon- da Schaefer, Linda Metcalfe, Paula Rutherford, Janice Wilhelm; front, Michelle Eadie and Jennifer Haelzle. Science fair winners go on FORDWICH—During the past two or three months, all Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from the Howick Central School have been busy preparing projects for that school's science fair which was held last week. A total of 117 projects were set up last Tuesday, filling the auditorium to capacity, in the three categories: biological, general and physical. The following were judged winners: Jason Edgar and Craig King, first in Grade 6 biology,; Brian . Merkley, second, grade 6 biology; Melanie.Koch„ first in.Grade 7 biology; Todd Griffith and Jason Kerley, seebnd'1n Grade .7 biology; Linda When John Deere builds an economy rider, only the price is stripped down. 5 -speed shift -on -the - go gear transmission for smooth operation and durability. Optional 61/2 -bushel bagging system for efficient collection of s and leaves. Sector -and -pinion steering for easy turn- ing and positive control. Tight 27 -inch turning radius. ryllll►illpllli�lil7 Band -on -axle brake for quick, reliable stop and secure parking. Wilson, first in Grade 8 biology; and Kevin Statia, second in Grade 8 biology. The following took top honors in the physical category: Floyd Holborn, first Grade 6; John Greig, second Grade 6; Kenny Wheeler and Todd Tem- pleman, first in Grade 7; PARS. ALLAN GRIFFITH Sheila McKnight and Janice Mann, second, Grade 7; Jeff Douglas, first; Grade 8; and Margaret Loekie, second, Grade 8. These winners will com- pete at . the North Huron Regional Science Fair at the Brussels Public School April 4to6. Wroxeter Personals Friends are sorry that Harvey McMichael has been a patient in a .London _hospital ''rhes hope --for 8 -hp Briggs and Stratton engine with solid-state ignition for plenty of reliable power. Deep -contoured 30 -inch mower with • • adjustable cutting heights of 11/2 to 31/2 inches and a 12 -inch opening for clean bagging or uniform discharge. 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Richard Worner-and Miss Lynn Meredith ,of Montreal were weekend guests with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Worner, and Man- fred. Wroxeter residents are pleased to see Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clement home after spending the winter months with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Isabelle and family in Mississauga. Another son, Dan Isabelle of Etobicoke, drove them home Saturday. ,. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Dickison were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Yuill, Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Milford Campbell moved last week to the home they are renting 1 ted Chete lYentenr klettt their Ettentietlifig Marsch19 at fl p.m The pre8iident, Mrs John Roberts, vielcoii ed. aU' and conducted• the 'business part of the program, - Correspondence included an invitation to "attend the Blyth UCW meeting April 15 at 8 p.m. and the. April event at Wingham United Church, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Youth Group will con- duct the Easter Sunday Sun- rise service at 7 a.m., with breakfast to follow in the church schoolroom. Mrs. William Coultes in- troduced the guest speaker, Pastor Doug Zehr and his wife and baby daughter from from Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Elliot on Centre Street. Mrs. Allan Griffith was in -• ader-ieh -last=-Tuesday-grad-- Wednesday visiting. her 'cousins, Mr. tiittilthrs. James Robertson:. ' Mr. and Mrs. Bill Higgins and family, Erin, and Mrs . Ruth Hueston, Wingham, visited on Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Higgins: A successful social evening and presentation were held in Wroxeter Community Hall on Satur- day evening for Mr. and Mrs. Rob Burkholder and family who lost their home and business, The Copper Kettle and service station, a few weeks ago. Mann's Orches- tra provided music for danc- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dickison and family, Gorrie, visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Campbell, on Sunday. M 11 J. LLCM IVICLCLLHry MRS, CLEM MCLELLAN the BrOoettMennonite Fellows ip. Mr, ehr gave his message on the T iten season,' Mark 10, verses 22- 34, and answered. questions about°theMenntnnifte faith. Mrs Sar..a Anderson thanked 'Pastor Zehr on be- half of the UCW for his in- spiring address. Mrs. Norman Cook and Mrs. George Michie con- ducted a service of "Tenebrae” from the Ex- change for the worship part of the meeting. The offering was received by Mrs. Helen Martin and Mrs. Bob Gordon. Mrs.. Michie closed the meeting with the benediction and a social hour followed. School children raise thousands for research After breaking all project- ed goals, the province -wide Multiple Sclerosis Read-a- thon 1983-84 fundraising campaign officially came to a close last week. More than 64,000 children throughout the province read more than 800,000 books and raised $805,000. This amount is the largest sum raised in four years and will help provide patient services and research into multiple sclerosis, a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system. to the counties of Huron WINGHAM 4574322 and Perth, 1,698 school chil- dren in 21 Schools raised $17,344.92. Participating children collected pledges from friends and family for each book they read. Both the number of schools participating and the money raised are up significantly from last year. MS, the most common central nervous system disease in young Canadian adults today, has no known cause or cure. It affects more than 35,000 adults between the ages of 20 and 40. Don Vair is guest ,speaker for Bluevale Thankoffering BLUEVALE — "The Last Supper" was a poem Mrs. Glenn Golley chose to open the April 1 Easter Thankof- fering meeting of the Wom- en's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church in the Sunday School room. Mrs. Golley welcomed guests from Bluevale United Church and Belmore Presby- terian Church. - Mrs. Keith Moffatt was in charge of devotions, reading from the 28th chapter of St. Matthew's :Gospel, ex - vs —pressing—Mae—hope--that Don Vair was the Society's guestfor the Thankoffering. He shared his musical talent with the group, playing "Count Your Blessings" and "His, Eye Is On The Sparrow" on the piano. Following prayer, he began his talk for the evening. Speaking° of the song, "A Little Good News" by Anne Murray, and the television show, "The Day After",he spoke of the total desolation in the world today. He said, "Only God can give us new life and hope if we want to haye;, e. eliperkeric, of knowing Jesus. His ' power unlocks. the streams and flowers, bringing life as Jesus gave His life. She closed her devotions with prayer. Belgrave'euchre Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre held in the WI Hall . on Wednesday, March 28. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Agnes Bieman; most lone. hands, Mrs. Verena Bone • ow lady, Mrs. Addie Ba n; igh man, "• ford Ca lick; rs +ne ha Jim Coultes; low man, Les Vincent. There will be euchre again this week starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 'ppopocp+ • 044" 04s, $*WINGHAM 1. *1a 41* ; • -Rik.« --*,, it INCORPORATED k 1879 0,10 NOTICE Please be advised that the Town of Wingham and Wingham Horticultural Society have cooperated this year to plant trees on town streets, to replace those being removed. Any ratepayer wishing a tree is asked to notify Town Clerk's office as soon as possible. J. Byron Adams Clerk -Treasurer c M>r. Vair , as ed his listeners, "What s' God's assessment?". He said that many have gone astray because they think they can live without God. He stressed the need to turn to God for cleansing and fellowship with Him, adding that knowing about 'Jesus will give one a trusting faith. Mrs. William Elston thanked Mr. Vair for his inspiring message. The closing hymn was "The Day of Resurrection" and it was followed by prayer. Lunch was s: ved and a social time enjoy d. Brussels Personal Notes GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Grey Township is hosting the April meeting of the Huron C'ounTy -Gene-gtogy-- Society. It will be held in the form of a workshop. The 1984 Huron County Atlas has caused a lot of interest and workshop participants will learn how to start a family tree. There also will be a demonstration on calligra- phy. This is free and every- one is welcome. It is being held this Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brussels Morris and Grey Community Cen- tre. LODGE NEWS Nine tables were in play Last Monday night in the Lodge rooms. The winners were: high lady, .Phyllis Mitchell; high man, Doug Hemingway; low lady, Luella Mitchell; low man, Stan Alexander. Ralph Pearson was the winner of the apples. The next euchre will be held in the Lodge rooms Monday at 8 p.m. REBEKAH NEWS The Brussels Morning Star Rebekah` Lodge met last Tuesday night with Noble Grand Vete Hastings in charge, assisted by Vice Grand Barb Watts. Lillian. Moses and i Alice McArter were appointed representative and scholar to attend the district meeting April 25 and the Rebekah assembly in June. Mrs. slides of his numerous trips Hastings will be an alter- to Hawaii. The land is nate. beautiful with wild flowers, .", M'ary"NiiMl; `tot` neriy-of--"valeanos--and...even bustling cities like Honolulu. Hawaiian food is quite different from our own as Jeanette Boynton demon- strated. She prepared shrimp hors d'oeuvres, Hawaiian ham steak and fried bananas, -sweet potato puff and Aloha salad. The meal was topped off with a piece of fresh pineapple, melon and a cherry on a toothpick along with some Hawaiian punch. The residents and staff enjoyed the delicious treats and also broke open a coconut and sliced up a whole pineapple. CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWS Plans were made to hold the CWL meeting in the form of a dinner April 11 at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Brussels Legion and the hot meal will be served by the Legion ladies. The annual CWL rum- mage, bake and plant sale will be held Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. in the church basement. PEOLE WE KNOW Mr. and Mrs. Leo Deitner have returned from a two- week trip to Ontario, California; where they visited her brother and his wife. They reportedly en- joyed their trip. Huntsville, was welcomed as a new member. Invitations were received to visit Hensall, Monkton and Goderich Lodges. Birthday greetings were; sung to Mrs. Watts and Delores Wheeler. A secret auction was held after the Lodge closed. CALLANDER NURSING HOME During the month pf March, the residents at Callander studied Hawaii and since they are unable 'to go to an exotic land, they have brought it here. Mrs. Edna Pearson came and talked about her trip there and brought many articles back with her. The women wear flowers in their hair, she said, the same way we wear rings on our fingers. In Hawaii, a flower worn on the left side means you are married or spoken for, while a flower on the right means you are single. Rene Richmond also spoke on her trip to Hawaii on a Lion's Club venture. She brought many pictures, a grass skirt, a good luck charm and a carving that was made from a piece of lava. Hawaiian punch was served. Mr. Rosss from Wingham also attended and showed This year auto insurance • premiums are on the rise. That is why it ,is even more important to be sure you are receiving the best value for your protection dollar. 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We look forward to meeting you and having the opportunity to serve your requirements. BUSINESS EQUIPMENT LIMITED 81 HAMILTON STREET, GODERICH, ONTARIO T.HANKYOU I would like to take this opportunity to thank my many customers' and friends for their loyal patronage over the past 30 plus years. It has been a pleasure serving you. I trust you will continue your support with the new owner, Al Beange. Again, Thank You Sincerely Jim Skeoch