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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-04-11, Page 14Page 14 -The Winghain Advanee-Tidies., April' II,1984 $ei.iiO groupshold meeting at hairiston The executive of Zone 33 Lake Huron District Senior Citizens met last Monday at the Harriston Seniors Hall. Representatives from seniors groups at Lucknow, Wingham, Wroxeter, Ford- wich; Gorrie, Clifford, Harriston and Arthur at- tended. The president, Jack Ferguson, opened the meeting with "0 Canada" and a welcome was extended to everyone. Plans were made for the spring rally and invitation to attend the rally was extended by the Arthur seniors and accepted. It is to be held Thursday, May 31, at 9:30 a.m. A special invitation will be extended to the newly - formed Bluevale club. The guest speaker at the rally will be Jane Leach and her topic will be on her travels to the different seniors clubs throughout Ontario. Each club will provide one en- tertainment number and will give one or two highlights of its year's activities. The theme for this year's rally is "A Better Club for '84" and there' will be a suggestion box on hand for ideas on the 1985 rally. The president asked Melanie McLaughlin, the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation representative for the area, to be in charge of nominations for the of- ficers. Those nominated are: president, Minnie Shelton; vice president, Gordon Wall of Wingham; secretary, Evelyn Parker; and treasurer, George Taylor of Wingham. The elections are to take place at the rally. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Ferguson, the outgoing president. The meeting then closed and lunch and fellowship followed. Easter is theme for Unit BELGRAVE — The Eve- ning Unit of Knox United Church UCW met at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Logan on Tuesday, April 3. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler opened the worship with a poem. Mrs. Robert Grasby read the scripture followed by a hymn. Mrs. Harold Vin- cent read about the Easter Lily. Leader Mrs. George Michie, welcomed everyone. The minutes were read by Mrs. John McIntosh and treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Albert Cook. Our April birthday party will be held April 12 at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Lo- gan. Mrs. George Michie led the study, "Life with the Good People". Scripture was read to show how the Pharisees wouldn't believe Jesus and laughed when he said "You cannot love God and money." Jesus told them tax collectors and harlots would enter the Kingdom of God before they would. 0 Seniors DoyCentreNeV, Sy Pam Williams Once again our semi- annual flea market, - which was held last Saturday as part of .the centre's and - raising activities, was •deemed to be a sucpess. Thanks to everyone who supported us that day, especially the volunteers and board members who gave of their valuable time to help ,•Alrganize the sale. The flea market is necessary to keep the day centre operating. Fifty per cent of our funding does come from the Mini§try of Community and Social Services, but we are obligated to raise the rest of our money through fund- raising ' projects and donations. Huron and Bruce Counties also grant us money to help meet these goals. The winner of the radio- cassette player we had been selling tickets on for the past few weeks was Sherri Irwin of Lucknow. Congratulations to Sherri and "better luck next time" to everyone who thought he or she would win. Last Wednesday a field officer from the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefits office spoke to the seniors about the various restrictions when applying for benefits. There was an open question period afterward for the seniors to ask questions about pensions and disability benefits. Last Thursday Rev. Paul RITA RICE, the director at the W`ngham Day Centre for the Homebound, was busy last Saturday at the centre's semi-annual flea market. Miss Rice, right, conferred with a volunteer at the sale which was reported to have been a giant success for the cen- tre. entre. 14tills and Mrs. 4ulitt Mills saturated the centre with "sweet talk" and interesting props to explain the hobby they seem to enjoy. — beekeeping. Speaking to his captivated audience, Mr. Mills explained the various pieces of equipment used to cultivate his beekeeping hobby and we got to sample soine, honey that the Mills brought along. Now we understand why it's difficult to reach Mr. Mills on the telephone as he usually is "busy as a bee". (No pun intended of course!) This week we will be at- tending the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival's Seniors Day Thursday. Please call the centre if you're interested in going with us. Peter Chandler of RR 3, Wingharn, will be our guest speaker April 18. Mr. Chandler constructs violins and further information will follow about upcoming programs at the centre. Marshall McLuhan once said, "Old age is the age of wisdom and teaching, for even if the bodies of old people are frail, their spirit does not go into retirement. On the contrary, it is a time when the life of the spirit becomes intensified." Brookhaven events The monthly Friendship Tea was held last Thursday in the dining room with the theme being "April Showers". Colored um- brellas decorated the walls and an umbrella tree adorned the theme table. Table favors were candy cups with mini umbrellas. Bev Domm played the piano while the following residents gathered: Viola Campbell, Margaret Carter, -Jew rK-eily7Margaret--Cut LIs, Pearl Hogg, Isabel Kerr, Annie Moffatt, Erie Ward, Bob Coultes, Sam Vanstone, Gerd Gannett, Muriel Bowson, Minnie Linklater, Annie Baker, Ellen Walker, Morley Petteplace, Catherine Renwick, Caroline Missere, Ernest Ukler, Florence Holmes. PEE WEES WIN TROPHY—The Wingham Legion 'Pee Wees ended the 1983-84 hockey season 9rf a winning note, defeating Teeswater two games to nonein a total - goals series. Mel Ward of Teeswater presented the trophy he donated to Wingham Captain Joe Walker last Tuesday evening following the second game of the series which Wingham won 5-2. MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Notes from Fordwich Mr. and Mrs. Rick Woods and Shawn of Beeton visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Simpson and family of Gowanstown were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Wray Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. John Douglas and Donald of Clifford and Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Miller and Lori were dinner guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller and fa mily. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglas visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McCleunent in anniversary banquet for veterans of the battle of Vimy Ridge last Saturday night at the Goderich Legion Hall. The guest speaker at the banquet was Comrade ,Joe Kobolak, second vice president of the Ontario Provincial Command. The Goderich Ladies' Auxiliary catered to the banquet. The sympathy of the community goes to Mrs. Roy Simmons and family in the death of her husband Roy, also a dear father and grandfather, who' passed away last Thursday at the Fordwich nursing home. • Guests included Janet MacGowan, Ann Mae - Gowan, Clara Rintoul, Bev Domm and Janis Acheson. The blessing was asked by Bev Domm and pie was served. A singalong was held and a game of guessing the number of jelly.beans in a jar was won by Clara Rintoul. Caroline Missere, Mr. Petteplace, Mrs. MacGowan, Bev Domm and Annie Moffatt won car- nations. Ellen Walker ,won candy and Mrs. Acheson, the novelty toy. This was the first an- niversary of the Friendship Tea and Mrs. Carter and Mrs.. Kelly were awarded with a fruit tray since they have attended every one. The hosts for the tea were Tony and Sybil Straker. Mrs. May McNaughton just has arrived as a resident and everyone wishes her a -warm -welcome., Just a reminder: May 13 is Registered Nurses' Associa- tion Day. TOP COUNTRY CURLERS—Neil Edgar and Bob Ruttan presented trophies to the tearri of Mary Robinson, Charlie Bosman, Allen Webster and Mac Eadie last Thursday evening at a euchre held at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. The team won both the fop honors in regular season play and the playoffs in the Country Curlers league. Listowel. Jim Vittie and Tom Inglis from the Howick Legion Branch 307 attended the 67th Mr. and Mrs.,aures t to visited last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hohnstein and Mr:,. Annie Harris near Spring Thankoffering worship takes women back to the cross FORDWICH—The spring Thankoffering service of the Fordwich United Church Women was held Sunday evening with guests present from UCW groups in Clifford and Kurtzville. Mrs. Jack Wilson gave the call to worship and. the invocation on Good Friday. The worship centre was an open Bible, a cross entwined with ivy, Easter lilies and three lighted candles. Scripture from the 20th chapter of St. John's Gospel, verses 1-15, was read by Mrs. Ron Livermore. The choir sang "Room at the Cross" with Mrs. Livermore at the organ. The offering was - taken by Mrs. Jack Reid and Mrs. Douglas Harding. Mrs. Elmer Harding, UCW president, welcomed everyone. The highlight of the evening was a presentation depicting the women around the cross. The narrator was Mrs. Russell Nickel and those taking part were Mrs. Elmer Harding as Mary, the mother of Jesus; Mrs. Clare Harris as Salome, an aunt of Jesus; Mrs. Cecil Wilson as the second Mary; Mrs. Carl D'Arcey as Martha; Mrs. Gerald D'Arcey as the third Mary and Mrs. Doug King as Mary Magdalene. The choir sang "That Day at Calvary" and Rev. Cy Marzec closed the service with prayer and the benediction. The evening unit members served refreshments at the close of a social hour. Baptism observed at United Church FORDWICH—The holy rite of baptism was observed Sunday morning at the United Church service in Fordwich, conducted by Rev. Cy Marzec. Those baptized were Craig Patrick Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gibson; Camara Camillia Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gibson; Leah Irene Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Taylor; Julie Marie Hutchison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley. Hutchison; Trevor' John Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller; and Graham William Wallace, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace. Installation of officers also took 'place Sunday morning in the United Church. Installed as elders were Glenn Johnston and Fred McCann; stewards, Mrs. Audrey Gibson, James Greer, Mel Allan and Bill Hutchison.. Paul Kenyon opens Paul's Sport Stop Paul's Sport Stop opened last Saturday on Highway 86 at the Turnberry Tavern and its proprietor, Paul Kenyon, is Wingham's youngest new entrepreneur. Even though he is still in Grade 11 at the F. E. Madill Secondary School, Mr. Kenyon said he is confident the new enterprise will be a success and added his family will pitch in and help hint run the store until he graduates next year. It really is a make-work project for himself, he ex- plained, and since he has had experience in the sporting goods business before, he decided it was worth a shot. He has hockey and watt equipment in stock, plus athletic shoes and outer- wear. He offers team sup- plies for hockey and ball teams as well as uniforms and carries brand names like CCM, Nike, Cooper, Bauer and Adidas. A skate -sharpening and racquet -webbing repair service will be offered as well. The store opened last Saturday, although the grand opening is scheduled for this Saturday: His hours will be from 10 a.m. to7 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. l Clifford. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Johnson in the death last week of her mother, Mrs. Roger Williamson, who passed away at Clarkwood Nursing Home, Palmerston. Mr. and Mrs. George Grasby of Palmerston visited a couple of days last week with Ruth Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marriner returned home last weekend after • spending several months at their home in Texas. Mr, and Mrs. Bob Clarkson and family visited Sunday -vrith Tela rives in Kitchener Friends in the area will be sorry to hear Lloyd Nickel is a patient in the Walkerton hospital'. 'We Wish hitt' speedy return to good health. Mrs. John Markovich returned home to Edmonton, Alberta, last weekend after visiting with her mother at the Geri -Care ' Nursing Home, ,Harriston, and other relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Murray O'Regan of Golden Lake are spending some time with relatives and friends in Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn of Orillia were weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haverfield and also visited with Mrs. Dora Ridley at the Geri -Care Nursing Home, Hareston. Greg Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Gibson, is a patient in Listowel hospital as a result of an accident last weekend. Friends here all wish him a speedy recovery. Gary Douglas of Tot- tenham and Greg Douglas of Kitchener spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglas. ilo LegionPee Wees series with 'Teeswater The Wingham Legion Pee Wees ended the 1983-84 season on a winning note last Tuesday evening by downing. Teeswater 5-2 to win the two- game total -goal series 13-4. The local team Was presented with the Mel Ward Trophy following the game. Both teams are sponsored by the Wingham Legion, so Mr. Ward put up a trophy and an annual series has been started. The winner of the total -goal home and home series wins. Wingham was led by Jason Coultes and Donnie Hein - miller. Coultes scored three goals and added one assist while Heinmiller, who has one of the hardest shots on the team, rifled home two goals. Jeff Tolton had two assists in the game, while Jeff McKee added one. Chris Fryfogle turned in another strong game in the Wingham det. Teeswater goals came from Trevor Bell and Jason Kraemer. Both teams were treated to hot dogs and pop' at the Legion following the game. Special thanks go out to 'all the Legion members who made the night such a great success. Both teams appreciate their support of minor hockey in Wingham and Teeswater. The teams received crests after the match. ICE CHIPS—The Wing-, ham team ended its season with 19 wins, 26 losses and five ties. • Eleven of those losses were by one goal. The team scored 165 goals, while yielding 168. We hope to see everyone this Saturday at 12 noon at the Legion for the Wingham Minor Hockey Awards Day. 0* SCOUTING NEWS The Group Committee for the First Wingham Scouting Association discussed plans for an appreciation night to honor all who contributed materials or labor to the completion of a new Scout House. The appreciation night is to take the form of a dance at the Armouries May 26, with all contributors as special guests. They also will be honored with presentations in recognition of their help. The Scout House is nearing completion and a grand opening is being planned for June 16, The Group Committee also heard about plans for the upcoming paper drive May 5, a district Kub Kar Rally at the Wingham Public School on May 12 and a canoe trip for Scouts the weekend of 2. It was reported Brown signed ne�.v-ieader_for haQubs- Chairman Belanger reported on Wingharn Kinsmen which sponsors and Bob Hewines and parents June 29 to July that Dave on as a has Gerry his talk to the Club, Scouting,'" of the Kinsmen presented the association with a $1,000 contribution from the club. Bill, Keil met with the committee to review in- surance policies on the new Scout House and the Scout cabin at Maitforks. Shoot party held at IOOE Hall Ten tables were in play at the shoot party held Monday night at the IOOF Hall. Ethel Gerrie won the' high white card and Elda Coultes won the high pink. Jean Wilton had the most shoots and John King won the draw prize. Another shoot party will be held April 23. God wouldn't have given us feet if he use them. Walk. e.Ynnri duri,. O. ,lk a hlmk: l,,,I ,v Looking for some- one to lease Snack bar for the Summer months. Equipment available. FAMILY PARADISE WALTON 527-0629 GRINflOP E..NING Saturday April 14 9 am to 6 pm Paul's Sport Stop Visit us for coffee and donuts. Enter our lucky draw! • Team Supplies • Athletic Wear • Shoes • Equipment GRAND OPENING SPECIALS ON ALL ITEMS! We offer . racquet stringing, skate sharpening and equipment repair. Paul's Sport Stop Highway 86 East of Wingham Just behind Turnberry Tavern 3574114 Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10 am to 7 pm Friday 10 am to 9 pm Sat. 9 am• to 6 pm