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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-11-23, Page 4Page '2 --The Wingbam .Advance.-' nes, November 23, 1977 ^777711 ^ Commercial artist speaks at meeting of Belgrave WI BELGRAVE — The members of the Women's Institute were privileged to have Don Vair, a native of Hamilton who is now a Belgrave resident, speak at their Canadian Industries meeting. Mrs. Ross Taylor was the con- vener and the meeting was held in the WI Hall, November 15. Mr. ICair told of his early life, ..his dreams and aspiration to be- eome an artist. He said his begin- ning as a barn -board artist came about almost as a joke at CKNX where he is employed. He had several paintings on display at the meeting showing how he can transform a piece of weathered, old barn board into a beautiful picture, using the natural grain of the wood to bring out his ideas of simplicity and beauty. Mr. Vair, who started barn board painting as a hobby, is now a commercial artist and his pieces of art have been sold from. coast to coast. Belgrave is proud to have Mr. `lair and his family as members of the community and the WI appreciated his talk and his display of art. Mrs. Walter Scott gave a short talk on hobbies and reminded the members that "a hobby is a stimulating tonic to keep you young in your outlook". The roll call was answered by members telling what hobbies they would like to take up. Mrs. Ross Taylor introduced the speaker and thanked him. Mrs. Leonard James opened the meeting in the usual manner and extended a welcome to those present and presided for the busi- ness. The Co -Op banquet (November 25) committee is Mrs. James Hunter, Mrs. Stanley Black and Mrs. Norman Coulter. The Morris Township Federation dinner is Dec. 6 with Mrs. Glenn Coultes in charge of planning the meal. The WI is planning a com- munity night to be held Dec. 28 in the hall, with games for young and old but omitting the dance this year. Mrs. James Hunter and Mrs. Clarence Hanna volun- teered to look after the arrange- ment for this community night. Donations were made to the Erland Lee Home Foundation Fund and to the Children's Aid Society. There was some discussion about making a quilt to be judged in 'connection with the 1978 Inter- national Plowing Match and the members are asked to think about it and bring suggestions to be discussed. Mrs. Clarence Hanna volun- teered to buy and send a Christ- mas gift to the war veteran. The secretary is to order ten copies of Federated News for the year and also pay 4-H expenses. The Christmas meeting will be held December 13th at 2 p.m. All the ladies in the community are invited to this meeting, but notice the date and change of time. Mrs. James Hunter, Mrs. Nelson Hig- gins and Mrs. Bert Johnston were the hostesses for an enjoyable social hour was spent. Opening Soon Wingham Printing Service For All Your Printing Requirements 314 Josephine St. Wingham Ontario MINISTRY OF HOUSING ONTARIO HOUSING CORPORATION Is Accepting Applications In BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Rents Are Geared To Income IF: - You are a resident of Brussels, Morris Township or Grey Township You are sixty years of age or over - Your present income does not permit you to pay current market rates - You have not applied previously Applications are available by contacting: Huron County Housing Authority 53 Stanley Street Goderich, Ontario - Telephone: (519) 524-2637 • OPA DIRECTORS—Among the members of the Ontario Plowmen's Association executive that met this week with executive members of the local committee organizing next year's International Plowing Match were: (standing), Everett Hogan, director from Frontenac County; Bill Parmey, director from Kent County; Bruce Parker, director from Bruce .County; (seated) Don Greenless, director from Frontenac County; and Bill Snowden, director from Haldimand County. Seated between Mr. Greenlees and Mr. Snowden is Huron County Clerk -treasurer Bill Hanley. PLOWING Association MATCH MEETING—Executive members of the Ontario Plowmen's met with the executive from the local committee in charge of International Plowing Match 78 for a luncheon at Turnberry Tavern on Tuesday. Following the luncheon they toured the site for the upcoming match, just outside Wingham on the Jim Armstrong and surrounding farms. Psychiatric treatment set as baitcondition in theft A Guelph man facing criminal charges in connection with an incident near Gorrie last week has agreed to undergo psychia- tric treatment as one of the conditions for receiving bail. x Bruce M. Elliott, 33, agreed to admit himself to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, when he appeared in court there last Friday for a bail hearing. Mr. Elliott was arrested by Wingham OPP officers Nov. 16 after he attempted to steal licence plates from, cars at John Brown Motors near Gorrie. Mr. Brown called police and, when the man attempted to escape, in a pickup truck, stopped him by firing several shots from a .22 calibre revolver into the door of the truck. He then detained the man until police ar- rived. Sgt. Len George of the Wing - ham OPP detachment reports the truck had been stolen from O'Brien Construction Services in TONIGHT Thursday, November 24, 1,977 Mid-Nite Sleepwalkers Sale 7 pews_ m Midnight The pyjama -clad owners invite you to COME SHOP IN YOUR P,J<'s HUGE SAVINGS IN BOTH STORES CHAMBERS DOMINION HARDWARE KASTER'S FOOD MARKET Wroxetar, Ontario Guelph. Several hundred dollars worth of equipment also stolen from the construction company has 'been recovered on a Hoick Township farm, he added. Mr. Elliott has been charged with ,theft and possession of stolen goods. He was granted bail of $200 on condition he remain at the hospital until the doctors re- lease him. If he attempts to leave on his own; Justice of the Peace Gordon Ferris warned him, he will be arrested. A court date for hearing the two charges has been set for Dec. 19. • Regarding Mr. Brown's use of a gun' to stop the man's escape, Sgt. George said anyone is en- titled to make a citizen's arrest to prevent a crime. The key is the use. of only sufficient force to prevent the crime. He noted that Mr. Brown used the gun as an "intimidating force" and not to kill or injure. Press Council demands freedom of information The Ontario Press Council, established in 1972, is deeply con- cerned about the media's lack of access to pudic information. The council, which reviews com- plaints from the public about press conduct and makes rep- resentations to government on issues affecting its member newspapers, says that "scores upon scores" of public bodies in Ontario prohibit press and public from their meetings. The council has called for legis- lation guaranteeing greater public access to provincial government information and all meetings of public bodies such as municipal councils and school boards. In its brief to Ontario's royal commission on freedom of infor- mation and protection of privacy the OPC has stated it wants government to share with all the people, not just the privileged, the information and rationale about things it is doing or will do, and why it is doing. them. "All the information ought to be available to the public wept for the limited number of things society agrees must be kept con- fidential in the interests of effec- tive administration and the safety of the state," the council said. "Such a step would mark a complete reversal of the present state of letting the people have only the information the govern- ment decides to give them." "Such action," according to the council, negates "the principle of public accountability which underlies Canada's entire politi- cal structure." The council also urged the establishment of an "information ombudsman" responsible to the Legislature to consider appeals by anyone denied information. Fires damage two vehicles Two vehicles were damaged in separate fires during the . past week, Wingham Fire Chief Dave Crothers reports. A fire in the electrical }wiring caused about $2,000 dame to a car owned by James .De dal:: of Teeswater last Friday night. The car caught fire along Highway 4 north of T am On ov. 15 a el fire caused some damage to the awing of a truck owned by Pepsi Cola of Seaforth. The fire occurred while the truck was on John Street near the Toronto Dominion bank. Hydro asks for moderate power use at Christmas As winter approaches Ontario Hydro is asking customers to keep their Christmas displays modest to conserve electricity. Winter months, with shorter daylight periods and colder weather, result in a pronounced increase in daily electricity de- mands — as much as 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 kilowatts over those ex- perienced during the summer, according to H. K. Wright, Hydro's director of energy con- servation. While not wanting to discourage the Christmas spirit, Hydro points out the need to moderate ths,, size and use of lighting displays as part of On- tario's conservation program. Hydro is once again using the slogan "Off until 7 p.m., off again at bedtime" for the use of indoor and outdoor Christmas lighting displays for homes, stores and offices. Hydro does not anticipate prob- lems in meeting power needs this winter. However, electric power consumption grows each year, and in order to keep these in- creases moderate, Hydro asks consumers to cut back on their use of electrical energy wherever they can, such as with Christmas displays. What's new at - Huronview? Mrs. Shirley Luther of Hensall led the Sunday evening song ice sponsored by the Chris- tianservice Women's Club. Eric Luther plaYed the organ accompaniment for the hymns and a vocal duet by Shirley Luther and Mrs. Britton. Marie Flynn, Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner provided the music for .Monday afternoon's program of old time music,. danc- ing and sing -a -long. The Clinton Christian Reformed volunteers assisted with the activities. The "Jet Set", an orchestra from the Seaforth area,enter- tained on Family NlAt. The musicians included the Coleman sisters, Catherine and Brenda, and the McAllister sisters, Susan and Cheryl.. The girls provided 'their own accompaniment with guitar, drums, and electric organ. John McCallum thanked the entertainers on behalf of the residents and invited them to visit the Home again next year. The Dungannon Women's Insti- tute was host for the November Birthday Party. Mrs. Robert Irwin was emcee for the program which included a bag -pipe selec- tion by Jean Elliott, vocal Solos by Mrs. Russell Alton, organ solos by Rev. Westhaver and a sing -a -long led by members of the Institute and accompanied by Mrs. Harry Burgsma. Following the program, gifts were pre- sented to the 28 celebrants by the Institute and lunch was served. William Smith, who celebrated his 94th birthday on November 18th, thanked the ladies for the lovely party. The babysitter occupies a posi- tion of special trust, says St. John Ambulance. The parents have left their most precious pos- session, their children, in her care. They have also entrusted her with their home. die Sure To Hear Sunday, November 2lth t poll'iP�® Special Speaker: Rev® John Day Niagara Christian College will bring special music • our moot "EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING".-.� Huron Men's Chapel AUBURN Take a Tip From Santa The biggest selections .. at the best buys are right here! 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