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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-06-20, Page 10Kindergarten -By the time you 'get this paper Ifindergarten Ix all through; for the year. For the last month we have been very busy finishing up books, papers and projects. Today (Wednesday) we had our graduation and we entertained our families and friends '-with several songs and a dance. We were presented with our diplomas and had our pictures taken. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant lunch. Next year we are in Grade 1. Have a good summer. Grades 1 and 2 -On May 31, Sacred Heart had an assembly where the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary' took place. Angie Ortleib crowned Mary • while Marcel Elgi carried the crown of flowers on a satin pillow. The rest of Grade 2 placed flowers around the statue. Last Sunday, the Grade 2 made its class first com- munion at Sacred Heart Church. Those taking part were Angie Angie Ortleib, Angela Huffman, Melissa Kieffer, Jason Kleist, Willy Laffin, Rita Vandenbroek and Joey Grubb. Last week was pioneer week at' Sacred Heart. Everyone brought in antique articles for display in the hall. Grade 1 and 2 made bread and peanut butter last Friday. We had it for snack and treated Kindergarten in the afternoon. We`compared the way bread is made now and the way it was made many years ago. We decided it is much now and the way it was made many years ago. We decided it is much faster and easier now. Grade 3 and 4 --Grades 1 to MRS. JOE WALKER wBluevale The United Church Sunday school is preparing for a special service this Sunday whenstudents will par- ticipate in the service and awards for the year will be presented. Robert Perry is in Calgary where he is attending the second year of a three-year course which will qualify him a trained lay supply minister. Thelma Perry and Gregory attended the graduation of Brian Perry from the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan, last Friday. Brian is em- ployed at GMI in London as an electrical engineer. Brian Moffatt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker, Mrs. L. Schneller and Murray Jenkins attended the wed- ding of Lila Stewart and Ken Procter in the Dungannon United Church last Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Walker were guests at the reception at the Blyth Community Centre. 4 took pail in a play day last, M,o}lday, They all enjoyed an aft,*oon el races and fun games organized by the senior 'students. Grade 5 and 6 -We went to I.,ondon June 7 and we saw the library,. the cathedral and the children's museum. We liked the cathedral the best, but the chil,dren's museum and the library_ were interesting too. We also went to the Maitland Conservation Area. It was pretty exciting, not too many animals but a lot of pestering insects. We made sure to bring our insect repellent but it didn't seem to have any effect on the bugs. We were the first ,group ever to pass through that bog, but the seekers we had it didn't make it too comfortable. After about a half an hour of driving, we returned to the school and carried on with our daily routines. Grade 7 and 8 -On May 28 the Grade 7 and 8 students participated in a retreat in preparation for con- firmation. Father Stolysik and Miss Bowins, religion consultant, spoke and conducted 'a discussion period and workshop. Emphasis was placed on the fruits of the Holy Spirit and on respect and concern for ourselves and others. The Sacrament of Reconciliation was received as one of the final steps in preparation May. 30. Bishop Gervais, auxiliary bishop of the London diocese, conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation June 3. Each Miss Agnes Williamson at- tended the wedding of her grandnephew, James Stew- art Williamson, and Miss Daniella Pikna in Hamilton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noble of Streetsville visited with Mrs. Alice Procter last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacKenzie of Tillsonburg spent Father's Day with his son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Leedham, and family, Summit Drive. Jack and Lucille Alex- ander celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at Waterloo Motor Inn on Sunday. They have two children, Jack and his wife Norma of Waterloo and Sylvia and her husband Doug Murray of London. Also attending were their grandchildren, John Alexan- der and his wife Terri, David Alexander, Connie, Colleen and Bradley Murray. They were married June 18, 1934, at Hyatt Ave. United Church, London. The P.H.A.M. held their annual reunion at the home of Mrs. George' Joynt, Lucknow, on Monday with members attending from Burlington, Cambridge (G), Teeswater, London and the Wingham area. Rev. Jennings preaches at ann. services Rev. H. L. Jennings of Wroxeter was the preacher at the 125th anniversary services at Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter? Sunday, his hometown parish. During the service, Rev. James Sutton, rector, dedicated a sterling silver lavabo bowl in memory of Mr. Jennings' father and also made mention of . the 48 years Mr. Jennings has spent in the ministry. One very novel and in- teresting thing Mr. Jennings observed was that during the service, the church was. "selling" organ keys to get funds to rebuild the pipe organ. The key donor would get the privilege to play his or her key when the organ is restored. The organ was custom built in 1890. A social hour and refresh- ments followed the service. Mr. Jennings reports he has received a bicentennial map of Ontario dating back to the 1600s from his nephew, Harry Jennings, of the Peace River district: Mr. Jennings also reports he has received word from his publishers that his book, "Divine Ad- venture" is about half printed. Optimist band going strong Wingham's Optimist Community Band is going strong and planning a full schedule fo summer ac- tivities, Bandleader Bill Henderson reports. The band -is up to 31 pieces now, and another five are scheduled to join in Sep- tember. Last week it tried its first marching during its Monday night practice session and got along very well, Mr. Henderson added. On June 26 the band is slated to play at the Home- wood Sanitorium in Guelph as part of a concert with the Wingham Canadettes. On July 20 it will be leading the children's parade as part of the local bicentennial celebrations, and on July 22 it will join with the Mitchell Legion Band to form a 50 - piece brass band for the Legion drumhead service. Then on Sept. 9 it has been booked to play for the Blyth Threshermen's Reunion. In the meantime it is also selling tickets far a draw on a canoe to raise money to purchase additional in strutnents. Anyone in- terested in a ticket is invited to contact Mr. Henderson at 357-3762. candidate renewed his baptismal vows. The bishop pointed out the importance of making the right decisions and fielding true to com- mitments. Qn June 5, the Grade 7 and 8s went 'to Toronto. They visited the Legislative Assembly,, the premier's office and ate at Queen's Park. The students visited the CN Tower where some of them went up to the highest navitagable point on earth. After that they went on a tour of the Toronto Harbour and saw the Toronto Islands. At 5 p,m. that -day, June 5, - they went to Ontario Place where they watched shows and went on rides.' Each night they stayed at Glendon Campus at York University. On the Wed- nesday they, went to the Science Centre where we saw an electric cart and a presentation on astronorny. After that they visited the Hockey Hall of Fame, went to the movie "Star Trek IIT - The Search for Spock" and spent Thursday at Canada's. Wonderland. They arrived back at the school at 8:30 p.m. I'm sure everyone enjoyed the trip. Minor Ball Report BYJULIE CAMERON WINGHAM MITE GIRLS June 5, Wingham 21, Win- throp 4; Monday, June 11, Wingham 8, Brussels 24. WINGHAM SQUIRT GIRLS Monday, June 11, Wing - ham 20, Brussels 17; Wed- nesday, June 13, Wingham 15, Belgrave 22. Next games: Wednesday, June 20, Wingham vs Wal- ton; Saturday, June 23, Bel - more vs Wingham. Game starts at 2:00 p.rrl. ., WINGHAM BANTAM GIRLS Friday, June 15, Wingham 13, Walton 19. Next games: Friday, June 22, Clinton vs Wingham, 7:00 p.m. Jotsephine Ball Park. TRI -COUNTY SQUIRT BOYS Wednesday, June 13, Wingham 4, Belmore 14;. Friday, June 15, Wingham 18, Winthrop 13. Next games: Tuesday, June 19, Belmore vs Wing - ham, 7:00 p.m. Riverside Ball Park; Wednesday, June 20, Fordwich vs Wingham, 6:00 p.m. Riverside Ball Park. The Squirt Boys have a tournament coming up in Fergus Saturday, June 23. WINGHAM MIDGET BOYS Tuesday, June 12, Wing - ham 7, Owen Sound Juniors 5. The highlight this week happened during the Wing - ham Midget Boys' game. A long fly ball was hit out to right field by one of the Owen Sound Juniors. Tim Lewis, the right fielder, tried des- perately to catch the ball but failed and ended up swim- ming in the Maitland River! This reporter has heard rumors that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a good right fielder and may be looking in Tim's direction! Next game: Tuesday, June 19, Mount Forest vs Wing - ham, 8:30 Riverside Ball Park. MRS. CLEM McLELLAN i^ Brussels ST. AMBROSE NEWS The newly -elected ad- visory board members for 1984 for St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church are Pat Nolan, Joe Phelan, Lori Terpstra and Cathy Van Nes. Seven young people were confirmed June 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, by Bishop Gervais of London. They are John Steffler, Marlene Albers, Gregory Ryan, Steven Blake, Barry Blake, Sharon Blake and Diane Van Den Broek. UNITED CHURCH NEWS The Brussels United Church is holding a ham and turkey supper today, Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. BALL PARK DEDICATION -Morris Township Reeve Bill Elston addressed a large crowd of Belgrave and area residents last Friday evening at the official dedication of the new ball park lights. East Wawanosh Reeve Neil Vincent and master of ceremonies Lloyd Michie are in back of Mr. Elston. The lights cost an estimated, $19,000, part of which the two municipalities hope will be covered by a Wintario grant. MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Notes. from Fordwich A total of 48 ladies from the Gorrie, Fordwich and Listowel areas enjoyed a bus trip Monday to , Cullen County Barns in Toronto and Black Creek Village, returning by Guelph for a couple off hours of shopping and dinner at the Stone Road Mall. The trip was organized by the Fordwich,ACW group. Sunday visitors with Mr: - and Mrs. Bill Sothern were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mulvey, Harry Mulvey of Belmore, Jeff Mulvey of Don Mikis, Mr? and MrsP Gary'Stithettn, Tim. and Tracy of Palmer- ston and Mr. and Mrs. Jinn Vittie. Friends of Mrs. Nellie Simmons will be pleased to hear she was able to return home last -Tuesday from Listowel hospital. Mrs. Doug Wildfang of Mississauga visited a couple of days recently with her mother. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carswell were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Inglis of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ferguson and girls of Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carswell and girls of Linwood, Mr. and Mrs. John Carswell and girls of Teeswater, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mann and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Haasnoot of RR 1, Gorrie, and Angela Walker of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wendt of Toronto were recent visitors with Mrs. E. A. Schaefer. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller spent Monday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Don King, Mr. and Mrs. Peter King, Mr. and Mrs. Randy King and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Baylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brunarski and family attended the wedding of Michelle King and Steve Wells last Saturday in the Drayton Roman Catholic Church and the reception that followed in the Harriston arena. Lee Brunarski was the ring bearer. The Fordwich ladies ball team ani ounces that Nancy Martin of Elora won $225 in its 50-50 draw. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart visited Sunday with his father Oliver at the nursing home at Brussels. Friends in the Fordwich area extend sincere sym- pathy to Mrs. Gordon Moir in the sudden death of her husband last Saturday night near Gorrie. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller who will be celebrating their 50th R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 824.7681 wedding anniversary this Saturday. Best wishes from their friends and family in the area. , Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Steinacker visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Steinacker and Donna of Orangeville. ee Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sim- mons spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn', at, Orillia. Mrs. Bill Sullivan of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, is spending two Weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ehtier Miller, and other relatives in the area. The sympathy of the community goes to Mr. and Mrs. Stan Zurbrigg - in the death of his mother, Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg of Harriston. The funeral service was held Sunday from the Fordwich United Church. - Quite a number from here attended the 50th .wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson Wallace of Clif- ford. An open house was held at their home at Clifford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace were former Ford- wich-area residents. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hargrave and family and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Gibson and family spent the weekend at Conestogo. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Jacobson and family of Guelph were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy Jacobson and Kurt. "'' Bekt '4,AW1es' to Mi.' Mrs. Bert Wylie 'who celebrated their 40th wed- ding anniversary Sunday in the Fordwich Community Hall where their family and relatives gathered and spent a social time together and enjoyed a dinner in the evening. Guests attended from Port Elgin, Kitchener, LucknoW, Hanover, Clifford, Kippen, Wingham, Gorrie and Wroxeter. reca depa rograms for No child in Wingharn has any excuse tt u be bored this su:h►mer,• patWith-, the nurrther ee• programs being offered W,the Winghan* Recreation Department: Rec eatiori,,Director Rene Alexander has yliatched the "playground'" program grow over the past few, years Jo its present position} of popularity. So many parents are enrolling_ their children in the ' "Tot Lot",', "Surrrmer Ftin", "'Outdoor Bound" and "Outdoor Alive'/ programs that moet'time slots are full 'niQw or very 'Klose to being filled. - Although she had no. definite figures to back her up, Program Coordinator Janet Wood estimates that enrolment is up this year. The only openings left in the four-week July session are in Tot Lot with the other four programs booked solid. However there still were openings for the three-week August program as of Monday. This year the Outdoor Bound program has been broken into two groups due to increased enrolment and because there were too many Children for the supervisors be handle in one big group said MWoo Outdooriss Bound is 'for children eight to 10 years' of age, while Outdoor Alive covers the 11 to 13 age category. The other two programs remain un- chaged: Tot Lot is still for the three and four-year�olds, whiltr Summer Fun takes in children aged five to seven. The-ehildren's days will be filled with singsongs, crafts, games and trips under the. watchful eyes of their in- structors and the older ehldren will help the younger ones with some things, like cdok-outs. The two senior groups will canoe, swim and play baseball at least once a week and go on camping ex- cursions, They will spend more time fine-tuning their outdoor skills too, said Mr. Alexander, like learning hov to identify weather patterns' as well as different types of plants and animals. The July group will be taking part in a small craft course taught by the pool staff and the August group possibly will take a first-aid course. With the upsurge in in. Bali games, dance mark lighting of park BELGRAVE - Under clear blue sky, but' cool tem- peratures many people gathered at the Belgrave ball park Friday evening to enjoy ball games and the of- ficial 'turning on' of the park lights. The enthusiastic Mite boys and girls were the first to play. Everyone enjoyed the young athletes at work. The girls are coached by Jim Taylor, Linda Bird and Bar- bara Black while Ruth and Neil Olson are in charge of the boys. The next teams to take to the field were the Squirt girls and boys. The boys are coached by Lloyd Michie. and Murray Shield while the girls are under the supervision of Nancy Deer and Lisa Thompson. The Bantam 'girls played against the PeeWee boys and provided great entertain- ment for the crowd. Cheryl Walker and Patty Nixon are the coaches for the girls, while Harry Wilson and Glenn Coultes perform the coaching duties for .the PeeWee boys. The sun had set by now, so Bill Elston, reeve of Morris' Township, and Neil Vincent reeve of East Wawanosh, of- ficially turned op the new lights.. , Lloyd Michie, chairman of the Community Centre Board, welcomed everyone and gave a brief history of the park. He then' introduced the other eight members of the board. The Marnoch Maroons and the Belgrave Diggers, both slow -pitch teams from Bel - grave, provided an excellent evening of entertainment. While everyone was enjoy- ing the ball game, Steven's Country Gold had set up their musical equipment in the arena. After the last out of the ball game everyone hurried to the arena to start an evening of dancing. Both ,young and old had a fun -fill- ed evening. eree x'rest in these progran-is, rrtoriey is needed. Mr. Alexander said a federal government grant this year has allowed the department to hire two creative art consultants to spend one day per week at each camp working on crafts, plays and special projects. The department also will be buying some canoes and other equipment this year to be used in the program, said Mr. Alexander. Other recreation projects which have been undertaken this year include new bleechers at the Riverside ball park, a -portable fence for the Josephine Street ball park and a new ice resur- facer for the arena. Each of these things has been par- tially or completely covered by grants. The program at the Wingham pool is also un- derway and so far a large number of children have registered for lessons. Two new instructors have been hired to keep up with the demand generated last season. Roller skating is in full swing at the arena with Saturday and Wednesday evenings open for teen skating. The famous "Polka Dot Door" of TV Ontario fame wink be coming to town July loat3 p.m. All iv all," it looks like a busy -summer for the Wingham 'illecreation Department. Any inquiries about enrolling youngsters in any of the department's summer programs can be made by calling 357-1208. TRAILERS Sales • Rentals Parts • Service Your Headquarters For: • Hardtop tent traders • Travel.traders . from Lightweights right up to Park Models • Truck campers and caps Dealer 1or Prowler. Golden Falcon Boler, Lionel Hwy. 8 W. Stratford 393-5938 `1tae.. 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