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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-04-18, Page 3testival its attendance r or B,ELMORE --- Sunny shies prevailed for the 17th annual 13941nQre Maple Syrup Fti- va1and were nu doubt > COW tidbuting, factor to title large crowds that attended. The festival, which is now a two-day event, saw 3,131 people enjoy steaming -hot pancakes, farmer's sausage and delicious Belmore maple • . syrup. ibis was an •inerease of 78.0. Thursday was Senior Cltixens' .Pay and 17 bushes r took turns dropping off visitors front, such places as Grimsby, Srithville, Cam- bridge, Kitchener, Toronto, Barrie, Guelph and Midland. Special old-time music was provided by the different D 'oVeois Pre -Easter Sale One Day Only THURSDAY, APRIL 19th 10% OFF ALL ITEMS DeeVee's Ladies Wear Luck now 328-3320 THANK YOU To Dr. Wong, ambulance attendants and nurses at Wingham and District hospital, O.P.P., Firemen, Bill Armstrong and Friends and any others who helped at the scene of the accident. Paul is now doing well and on the road to recovery. 'Paul's Sport Stop' will remain open as scheduled, The Kenyon Family Insurance Agents... before you renew your client's employee -group health and dental benefits plan, ask me for information on a Blue Cross program. Your client will be glad you did. 6385-1N For details contact: Brian Dalton 120 York street London, Ontario N6A 1A9 e (519)439-0136 BLUE CROSS MAITLAND RESTAURANT Wingham will be closed all day Good Friday, April 20 and Monday, April 23. We wish a very Happy Easter to all our patrons! aehlor grou. *'tbeirei an enjoyed by all, .. . Saturday was family day and all enjoyed aortlug through the different hootkitS:; playing bingo in the auditor- ium or listening to the local entertainment provided throughout the day. Winners of the' W.I. quilt and cushion were Dave Long, RR 1, Elm- wood and Mrs. Audrey White, Listowel. Threeyoung people, a long way from home and attend- ing the f stival for the first time, wee Miss Anne Thie- baut, W • , Belgium; Felise Ville s of Colombia, South America, and Jorge Celallos from Mexico .City, Mexico. We were pleased to have had these young people, who are exchange students and were visiting in the area.' They reported having a good day and enjoying the Bel - more hospitality. Organizing and running a festival requires a great deal of time, effort and energy and the many volunteers, approximately 200, were a weary lot when the big day was over, but left the com- plex with a great deal of satisfaction knowing that their festival was once again a huge success. Rebekah lodge plans meetings BRUSSELS —• The Mor- ning Star Rebakah Lodge met April 10 with Vera Hastings presiding. A chicken supper with the subordinate lodge is to be held this Thursday and two 25 -year jewels were to be ordered. Plans were finalized for the April 24 visit by Sadie Thomas, president of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, who will dedicate the new chain regalia to the lodge. Marion Rose, district deputy president, also will make her official visit. Seaforth, Monkton and Listowel lodges are to be guests. The district meeting is to be held at Seaforth April 25. A number of members plan to attend. Each lodge is to contribute toward the program. An invitation was received from the Clinton lodge to attend a dessert euchre May 2. The district church service will be held at Seaforth Sunday, May 6, at 11 a.m. The lodge variety fair will be Friday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. An invitation was received from the Goderich lodge to help celebrate its 75th an- niversary on Saturday, May 12, The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Annie' Thynne, after which' lunch was ser- ved. Duplicate bridge club The, Wingham Duplicate Bridge Club met above the fire hall last Thursday evening, the Howell system being played. Ruth Currie and Dimps Mathers were first and Margaret Mundell and Wilf French, second. Yvonne McPherson - and Mary Caslick were third, while Louise Mathers and Bert Mathers came in fourth, Brad Lewis, Assistant Manager of Zehrs Market, Wingham, Ontario presents a Zehrs Save -A -^Tape cheque for $347.94 to Trudy Elston. Treasurer of Wingharrl Canadette Majorette Corps whose organization redeemed Zehrs cash register tapes in orderto finance transportation away` from home. Our sincere congratulations to all who participated in this very commen- dable project. We are pleased we were able to assist you. SELLING SYRUP AT THE SUGAR SHACK --Larry Will, a nephew of Mary Renwick, was among the many volunteer helpers at the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival last weekend, explaining the mysteries of the sugar shack to interested visitors and sell- ing Belmore maple products, including syrup and tasty maple butter and sugar. Seniors hold Easter meeting following pot luck dinner FORDWICH — President Mrs. William Wilson opened the business part of the meeting with a poem and the. singing of "0 Canada" following a delicious pot luck' dinner shared by the Ford- wich Senior Citizens at their April meeting. Roll call was answered by 32 •mem- bers and "Happy Birthday" was sung to four members. Also remembered was Mrs, tam Johnston, a patient in Listowel hospital. Members were reminded of the annual Zone meeting for this district to be held in Arthur the last week of May. The local member of parliament invited anyone visiting the Parliament Buildings to enjoy a guided tour. The program opened with a reading on Easter by Mrs. Majestic Inst. holds annual BRUSSELS — The Majestic Women's Institute held its annual meeting in St. John's Anglican Church. The Anglican ladies 'served' a delicious roast beef dinner to 36 WI members and friends. Mrs. Marie McTaggart presided over the business. There were patterns available for anyone wishing to make an outfit for the bi- centennial celebrations. The Majestic Institute is looking forward to catering the Walton WI a'nnual meeting April 18. Each member was asked to bring a dessert to the dessert euchre party the evening of April 30 at 7 p.m. The proceeds from this event will g� to the Canadian Cancer Society. The 4-H achievement day is to be held the evening of May 9, so the Institute will hold its May meeting at 2 p.m. that day. The Howick Junior Institute will be holding a fashion show April 26 at the Howick, Community Centre. Mrs. Ida Evans was presentedIp wx a life m- •bership by�iVir "Peggy Cudmore. iVlr°,,vans has been a very faithful and energetic member for many. years. Mrs. Minnie McTaggart, Mrs. Jim Bridge, Mrs. Doug Hemingway and Mrs. Cal Krauter ,are the voting delegates to the district annual 'meeting at Walton May 8. Annual reports 'of the various committees were read and adopted. 1VIrs. Wilma Hemingway read the slate of officers for 1984=85 and they were installed by Mrs. Cudmore. Thein- coming president is Mrs. Cudmore and the secretary - treasurer is Mrs. Leona Connelly. An executive meeting will be held at the library to make out programs for the coming year. Wray Cooper and an Easter devotional was given: Mrs. Edna Doig told an eyewit- ness account by a person who had attended an Easter service in Jerusalem and his thoughts on this event. Miss Minnie McElwain and Mrs. George Richards sang a duet entitled "Alone", with Mrs. Kirby at the piano. Mrs. Kirby then • told of the origin 'of the Easter Lily. Mrs. William Wilson gave a reading about housecleaning and 'various .other readings rounded out °the afternoon, including a special one by Mrs. Anson' Demerling with television programs as the theme. ' ' On Friday evening the seniors held their card party with nine tables in play. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. 'Annie Pittendreigh and-, -Mrs. • Eva - Harris, sharing the lady's prize;and Russell Nickel.. Low scores were held by Mrs. Jim Vittie and Mrs. Marzec, playing as a man. Special prizes went to Mrs. Ella Deitz and Lorne Kelley. WINGHAM 4-H We started. the meeting with the 4-H Pledge and all the girls were present. The roll call was "Do you plan to continue quilting after this 4- H club is completed?" All the girls, answered with a complete sentence. We all • colored the covers of our books- and looked over the books to see 'if they are complete. —Sheri Marklevitz MRS. DON E-ADIE IY ' The Wingham Advaaee-T imes, A iril,18, 1984—P ge 3 Belmore Personal Notes Mr. and •"Mrs. Gordon McCullough,. and Mrs.. Betty Kenn of Scarborough attend- ed ttended the Maple Syrup Festival and later visited with Mr. end Mrs. Elmer Jeffrey. Miss Kaye Wood spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wood and attended the Maple Syrup Festival. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ed- wards, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Edwards, all of London,. and Mrs. Isabelle Edwards off Lucan visited with Belmore area residents and attended the annual Syrup Festival. They also visited with Mrs. Kate Renwick at Brook- haven Nursing Home. Greg Inglis is once again on home soil after spending the past few months in Mani- toba. Miss Mildred McClenag- han and John MacKinnon of Whitechurch visited Satur- day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Darling. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Will, Glenn and Kathy of Trenton spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Renwick. Other guests on the weekend were Gail Renwick of Petrolia, Richard Tanner of London and Mr. and Mrs. David Bartel and Cameron of Kitchener. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Owen Wright were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Detzler and family of Mildmay. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mul- . vey, Mr. and Mrs. Thielade and Camille, all �f London, were visitors with Mrs. Helen Eadie and attended the Syrup Festival. Congratulations td Miss Heather Hall, daughter •of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hall, on winning the Miss Tiny Tot Majorette title recently at a baton competition held at the F. E. Madill Secondary School. Weekend visitors with Mr. Optimists donating. -giant , slide'to pool The Wingham Optimiist Club is planning to*purchase a giant spiral slide for the Wingham Centennial Pool this summer, something that is sure to be a real crowd pleaser for the younger folk. The decision to purchase the slide was . made . last month and it will cost the club approximately $1,300. Wingham 'Recreation, Director Rennie. Alexander said he is very pleased with the Optimist Club's decision. He had includeda slide in the 1984 recreation budget, but it had been cut, so he is pleased the local club has offered to purchase a slide. The Optimists hope the new slide can be purchased and installed before the summer rush at the pool. and Mrs. Don MaeAdam were Mrs. Ruth Richards, Morriston; Jim MacAdatn, Jennie Rytma, Bradley and Deanne, all. of RR 2, Pus- linch; Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacAdam and family of Co- bourg and Miss Jean MacAdam and friend, Ron Osadca, both of London. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Doug McPherson were Miss Ann Ferun and Miss Debbie Cundy, both of Clarkesburg. Misses Heather and Jenni- fer Hall are spending the week with their grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. •Frank Silverthorn of Owen Sound, while their mother, Mrs. Mary Hall and Mrs. Doreen MacAdam are in Toronto at- tending the semi-annual meeting of the F.W.I.O. board. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Kieffer were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strickland of London and Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy of Toronto. 'Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helfenstein and family on the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. John Wil- son of Belfountaine and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson, all of whom attended the Maple Syrup Festival. Congratulations are ' in order to several of our local young people in the Belmore area on the excellent pro- jects displayed at the anqual science fairs. Winners are Brett Martin, Darin David- son, Jana Sue McKague, Treena Jeffrey and Brian Merkley. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Staf- ford visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Emmerton, of Kincardine. Lori Stafford of Mississauga was a week- end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stafford. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMEN-T—Mr. and Mrs. James Knight of Brussels are pleased to announce the forth - corning marriage of their datdghter, Brenda Louise, to Gerald Stanley Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler. A family wedding will take place on Friday, May 11, followed by an open reception at 9 p.m. in Brussels. • • PANCAKE PRODUCTION LINE—Tasty pancakes were rolling off the production line in big batches Saturday to keep pace with the hearty appetites of visitors fo the an- nual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival. Manning the grid - dies were (down the left side) Wilma Dustow, ,Helen McKague, Doug McPherson and Ellen Harkness; (right -side) Mary and Mac Eadie; Marj Deyell, Allan Darlini and Helen Underwood. MARRIAGE PLANS have been announced by Leona June Gibson,,daughter of Bill and June, Gibson, RR 3, Orangeville, and Carey Bruce MacDonald, son of Bruce and Catherine MacDonald, Wingham. The wedding will take place on Saturday,. May 19, at Trinity United Church, Shelburne. Looking for some- one to lease Snack bar for the Summer months. 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