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Home My WebLink AboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-09-10, Page 12"7777" '..7777 .14 ..If 441:6,54.1, • '0 • •.4. 0 711,W i baw AdvanCelrimes, September 10, 1980 • WI NGHAM TOURNAMENT—Fifteen entries from London, Sarnia, Lucknow and Wingham participated in the annual King Trophy ladles' Lawn Bowling Tournament Sept. 3 In WIngham. First -place London wins annual tourney Fifteen entries from London, Sarnia, Lucknow and Wingham participated in the annual King Trophy Ladies' Lawn Bowling Tournament on Sept: 3, in Wingham. Tournament winners were: first, Marjorie Churcher and Gertrude Tal- bot of the London Ehnwood Club; second, Hilda Barclay •and Evelyn Reed of London; third, Isobel Miller and Marion McKinnon of Luck - now; fourth, Yvtiiine McPherson and Winnie Boyd of Wingham; and fifth, V. Whitton and Jean Dunn of Sarnia. Consolation prize was won by Grace Elliott and Helen Todd of Lucknow. Ideal weather and a 'delicious luncheon contri- buted to an enjoyable day. Agri -Lotto winners The Teeswater 'Agri -Lotto draw was held Sept. 2 at the Bank off Montreal. The first prize of $300 was won by Brian. Raper, Walkerton; second prize of $200 was won by Ben Nusink, Holyrood. The five $10 -prizes were won by Don and. Shirley Gowland, Teeswater; Bevin Ireland, Teeswater; Tom and Betty Christie, Tees- • water; and Greg Fischer and Ian Grant of Formosa. winners were Marlorie Churcher and Gertrude Talbot from the London Elmwood Club. The local winners were Yvonne McPherson and Winnie Boyd, fourth place. Fire department has family picnic Fire department members and their families held a pic- nic at the residence of Ron Beecroft on Francis Street Sunday afternoon. Firefighter Brian Elmslie and his wife organized the entertainment and games, such as balloon races, for the youngsters. Horseshoes created much enthusiasm for the firefighters, and al- though there were no stakes involved the competition was serious. Mr. Elmslie and Bob Sangster were the winners, although Keis de Vries and others thought they had been practising for weeks. Jim Carr, Ernie Merkley, Rita Merkley and Mrs. Elmslie won the balloon races over all other com- petitors. Stuart Montgomery barbequed chicken and the ladies supplied the extras that all enjoyed. Mr. Bee- croft and Francis Merkley assisted Mr. Elmslie in his efforts to make the first fire department picnic, to be held in many years enjoyable. "We trust the neighbors of Mr. Beecroft are on speaking terms and not too many lost their afternoon sleep," Chief Dave Crothers concluded. First practice dates scheduled for Royals The executive of the Wing - ham Royals Hockey Club finalized plans for the up- coming season at a weekend meeting. Members of the • executive are Tom Deyell, Bob Foxton, Bill Kerr,, Don Montgomery, Dave Magee, • Doug Neil and Murray Elston. • • Initial practice dates have been confirmed with the first being set for Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Royals will also practice the following Sun- day, Sept. 21, at 9:30 p.m. and the executive extends an invitation to all those in- terested in playing Inter - LEGION MEETING An executive meeting will be held the second last Tuesday of each month. The regular meetings will be held the last Tuesday of each month. Al! Members Please Attend mediate hockey in Wingham to attend these sessions. A full schedule of practice dates and times will be available at the practices mentioned or can be ob- tained by contacting Murray Elston at 357-2753. Players wishing to par- ticipate in the practices are asked to bring their own equipment and sticks. Plans for this year's slate of Royals events was also discussed. Included on the list of social programs is the annual Royals' Grey Cup Day Festival, which will again be held at the Wing - ham Armouries on Grey Cup day in November. Tickets and details of the day's activities will be available shortly from the executive and team members. The Royals look forward to icing an improved hockey club this year and to pro- viding fine entertainment to the Wingham and area residents. • The team schedule will be posted at the arena and at other locations in Wingham as soon as it is finalized. Youth attend Co-op camp Self awareness through group interaction was one of the goals of the Co-op youth camps held at Geneva Park near Orillia recently. The 14 -year program, organized by United Co- operatives of Ontario, em- phasizes the development of leadership and communica- tion skills and cooperative philosophy and principles: The young people from across Ontario, aged 18 to 21, participated in various exercises and sessions. Topica included barriers to communication, concept and techniques of leadership and interpersonal communica- tion. Participants who attended the three camps were selected by their local co- ops. One of the resource people for the last week was Karen Zerr, personnel officer for the Sherwood Credit Union, Regina, Saskatchewan. "The week helped me realize that even though cir- cumstances differ, Ontario's rural youth share the same problems, attitudes and values with young farm people from Saskatchewan,' ' she said. "1 was impressed with their participation and I feel Bowling Wroxeter Mixed League The Wroxeter community bowlers are back at it, beginning their fall season last Thursday. Though the summer doldrums divere evident for some bowlers, there were several games of 200 and over, including Bob Sitler 205; Wes Ball 217; Ron McMichael 237, .211; John Wheeler 233; Charlie Gillies 305; Butch Stone 212, 204; Bob McCaughan 245; Ron Bennett 236; Shirley Pellett 200; Ken Pellett 224, 209, 207. confident they will be able to apply some of the skills they learned at the camp in future situations." In addition to seminars there was plenty of time for recreation, including boat- ing, swimming, wind surf- ing, water skiing, biking and tennis. attending the camp were Chris Meier of Brussels and Frankie Renwick, Marilyn and Kate. Kieffer Of Tees - water. Jan Horner of Tees - water was one of three resource people at the camp. She is a supervisor with the youth extension branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. lo.ex 1i 1 ;"--• .: • •4;'i ... 111 ,.• ! „ I ‘4, Preparatlons:.tor, the, 1984.: 07. 8:ay$P4ilat flitingOilra*eatr'talI nit redttenri' of the Ist Wingham Group Corea**, held Sept; 1 at the bome of Secretary Marlene eedham. Gerda Greenalj will be the new ehairmax for the year; she welcomed Jerry Belanger as a new member of the group , and SheilaStapleton as a new Beaver leader. Parent information night and registration night for all groups was held Sept. 8 in the Wingharn Public Selma). Auditorium. Ken Fostori and Mrs. Greenall had attended a district meeting at Ripley and learned most groups are \selling their registration fee al $8.S0 per boy. Seven dollars of this fee goes to the district. Each group was (old at registration 'when the progra6 for its group would begin. Again this year the Beavers will be meeting at the Presbyterian church • Wednesday evenings, while the Cubs, Scouts and Ven- turers meet their respective nights at the Wingham Public School. More leaders are needed for all groups. As the present leaders can handle only so many boys, a waiting list may be required to join the groups. Parent partiCipation is stressed so that all groups can carry on. The Canadian Jamboree will be held in Banff, Alberta, next summer. It is necessary to start fund- raising projects im- mediately in order to send all the boys who are interested in going. The big money making event of the year, the Bowlathon, has been set tentatively for Saturday, Sept. 20. Betty Heard will chair this event, assisted by parent volunteers. Oct. 18 is to be Scouting Day in Wingham; Thisis the day for the fall paper drive; newspapers as well as magazines will be collected. In addition to papers the Vie r 4 ' • 0i0e4, LEADERSHIP—Chris Meier of Brussels was selected by Gay Lea Foods to be one of 19 participants attend- ing the third week of the 14th annual youth camp held August 16-22 at Geneva Park near Orillia. Organized by United CO -operatives of Ontario (UCO); 59 youths from across Ontario took part In this year's program which emphasized the development of leadership and communication skills. Two other camps were held July 13-19 and August 10-16., YOUTH CAMP—Frankie Renwick, left,of Teeswater was selected by Teeswater District Co-operative to be one of 19 participants attending the third week of the 14th annual youth camp held August 16-22rat Geneva Park near Orillia. Marilyn and Kate Kieffer, also of Teeswater were selected by Gay Lea Foods to attend the camp. At right Is Teeswater native Jan Horner, supervisor, youth extension branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and one of the three resource people at the camp. Organized by United Co-operatives of Ontario (UCO), 59 youths from across Ontario took part In this year's program which empheeiZed ihe development of leadership and communication skills. Two other camps were held July 13-19 and August 10-16. boys ,collect clean f�ur and ,artimhets,'Theito are to beset at the curb *Oh the papers. The Beavers will hold their 'moil Apple Day the same day, l4eaderblanne Thyme will, be in charge of this event, but also will need Parent volunteers. A committee was set up to look into the possibility of having a used sports sale early in the fall. Any sports equipment such as hockey equipment, skates or skis could be offered for sale, With a percentage going to the Group Connenitte_e. A flyer with additional in, formation will be sent to eaehlionseholdi Scout leaders Marty Cretier and Ken Foxton were present and reported on the work 'being done at the cabin out at Maitland Forks. A motion by Russell Foxton and Byron Adams was passed, approving payment of bills for construction of the cabin. It is hoped that this year all groups will benefit from it. The boys need some suitable furniture to furnish the cabin so if you have some old furniture you would like to donate please call the_ Scout leaders. The • leaders and Scouts still are working cutting tree tops. A work bee is being planned for early October. The next Group Committee meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Greenall Sept. 28at 7 p.m. 1 1' • 1 1 1 11 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 11 1 •:TEE • olso (DEMI. F,ridqyS; • 04rOission $5.00 per per Limited Advance Tick s for above show avolla4le at Stratford Coliseum, usic, Shopper's Record & Tape Mort, "Tracks", M M, St. MorYs. T Following Events ore 'FREE' WITH GATE ADMISSION .orn.. .! SUNSHINE EXPRESS BILL KING & JACKIE Saturday, Sept. 20 0 1 1 1 1 11 1 AMPBELL AMUSEMENTS Featuring the new ; "HIMALAYAN" TUG-OF-WAR Thurs., Sept. 18 1 WED., SEF'T. 17 I Horse Show & Queen of I the Fair Competition THURS., SEPT. 18 1 Horse Show -1 Trans Canada 1 HELL DRIVERS 1 1 11 1 se en ------ mt so me on me se ski a Sat., Sept. 20 Demolition Derby Sun., Sept. 21 Entry Forms Available at Stratford Fairgrounds - First 40 Cars Accepted People leasers rofile Lorne McDonald Lorne is our Service Manager and has been associated with the automobile industry for over 20 years. He is well versed in all phases of the automotive business. Lorne is married with two children and has been very active in town affairs., M a long time resident to Wingham, he is known as a person who cares. • Lfyou have any service problems, regardless of make or model, bring your vehicle to Lorne and he will do his utmost to please you. Just one of the many qualified employees at •John Cullen Chev-Olds =Mr "The People Pleasers" Pleasing You Pleases Us 115 Josephine St. Wingham 357-2323 Robert W. Pike, C.A. wishes to announce the opening of the office of R. W. Pike & Associates Limited 224 JOSEPHINE STREET IVINGHAM, ONTARIO 3574225 Providing computerized accounting services for the community. JelMk. - , • dI