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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-04-20, Page 3• The Wingham Sales Arena has been instructed to liquidate thousands and thousands of dollars worth of fine quality chesterfields and chairs, Ioveseats and ottomans. This fine selection comes in Colonial highbacks, wingback styles, plaid colours in 100 per cent nylon material and many colours to choose from, such as beige, browns, rust and a variety of floral pat- terns. These suites are available in 2, 3 and 4 piece sets and sectional corner suites. There is also a good selection of pull out sofa beds. Many more terrific savings on occasional chairs, some wall units, bookcases, desks, etc. in various styles. Be sure to attend this sale and furnish your home for very little money! Terms e Cash e Cheque m Visa m Mastercard Just north of Wingham on Highway No. 4 T Continued from Page 1 placed second and third respectively in the Grade 8 biological category. Jamie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gmeterick Pickering, Treena is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jeffray and Tammy's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arne Storm. Also on the plane to Saskatoon for the national fair will be Donna Johnston of Brussels Public School, whose project on infectious enteritis took a first -place award in the Grade 8 com- petition. With the help of a local veterinarian, Donna grew cultures and studied the bacteria that causes calf diarrhea, the single most important disease in cow - calf operations in Canada, as well as remedies for it. She is interested an a career in veterinary medicine and last year her display on milk went as far as the regional finals. A Grade 7 student from Brussels, Shannon Rice, took first place in the physical category at Clinton. She did an in-depth study on the solar heating of pools. Other top finalists in the regional meet included: biological division, second place, Mike Fraser, Grade 7, East Wawanosh, testing of fertilizers; Erika Hooftman, Grade 8, Turnberry, ex- periments with plants; third place, Lori Bromley, Grade 4: 7, Hullett Central, study of yeast; Tim Walden, Grade 7, ° Blyth, feeding birds in winter, and Colleen Thompson, Grade 8, Turn - berry, plants. Physical division: second place, Jeff Douglas, Grade 7, Howick, recycling motor oil; David Sparling, Grade 8, Blyth, water power; third place, Nicole de Blieck and Kathy Merner, Grade 7, Zurich, air vs. friction, and Michael Cameron, Grade 8, Wingham, acids and bases. Photo and drawing contest winners included, 8-12 years old, first, The Space Age by Richard Gingerich; second, Telecommunications for Everyone by David Thiel; third, A Little Bit of Past and Future by John Hendrick; 13 to 15 years old, first, Telecommunications, Pull- ing Us Closer Together, Susan Meyer; second Telecommunications, Reach\? for It, Archita Ghosh; third, Telecommunications, Im- minent Global Focus, Charlotte Cassidy; 16 to 18 years old, first, Our Time Warp to the Next Age of Science, Frankie Bondi; second, Paula Strong; third, E.T. Phones Home with Telecommunications, Bren- da Richmond. S1. Andrew's WARS Thankofleri The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, held its Easter Thankoffering meeting in the -upper Foom -oriWesday, April 5. Mrs. Johnston Conn, who was in charge of the program, .opened the meeting with a welcome to all present and a poem en- titled "Two Groups". Mrs. Roy McKay read scripture ftom Proverbs, chapter 19. The meditation, based on fear, was given by Mrs. Conn who also read scripture from the 26th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel, telling of Christ's agony in the garden. Mrs. J. McKague led in prayer and Mrs. Charles Tiffin read a poem, "Behold the Man". A solo, "The Stranger of Galilee", was sung by Mrs. Paul Mills, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. W. Ford. Mrs. Conn introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Fred Marshall. Her message, on her experiences and work, was very interesting. She was thanked by Mrs. H. Aitchison and presented with a gift. The offering was received by Mrs. Gordon Francis and Mrs. Roy Hastings and dedicated by Mrs. H. Robertson. President Mrs. G. Wall conducted the business and secretary Mrs. McKay read the minutes and correspondence, then called the roll. Three suitable hymns were sung during the meeting, with Mrs. Ford at the piano. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Conn and a social hour followed the meeting. Easter Thankoffering is held at Knox church BLUEVALE — The Easter Thankoffering was held Sunday in the Sunday School room at Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Glenn Golley opened the meeting with a verse, "Rejoice". Following a hymn, the president welcomed every- one, including guests from Gorrie, Behnore and Blue - vale United Church. Miss Kathy Snell favored with a beautiful piano solo-,, "He". Mrs. Terry Trites read "What Easter Means", saying that spring and Easter mean new life. Announcements were made of the Synodical April 19 at Owen Sound and the Presbyterial May . 9, at Teeswater. The offering was received with prayer by Mrs. Golley. She then introduced Capt. and Mrs. Marshall of the Salvation Army who spoke of their experiences with drugs, alcohol and unwed mothers. Mrs. Marshall spoke of her friend who is a missionary and taught blind children, some of whom have gone to college and are as capable as sighted people. She said we take so much for granted, when really we should be so grateful. Mrs. Keith Moffatt thanked the guests and gave them . a token of appre- ciation. A hymn was sung and prayer closed the meeting. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Afternoon UCW unit holds Thankoffering The afternoon unit of the United Church Women, Wingham, met in the fellowship room of the church for their Easter Thankoffering meeting. Mrs. Elmer Ireland greeted the ladies at the door and Mrs. Rea Grant presided at the piano. Mrs. Denis Langridge was leader for devotions and Mrs. Ed Edighoffer and Mrs. Fred Doubledee assisted. Mrs. Langridge chose as her theme, "The Resurrection", and opened the meeting with a hymn. A moment of silence was observed in memory of a unit member, Mrs. Winifred Lockwood, who recently passed away. Mrs. Edighoffer read a poem entitled, "Especially at Easter" by Virginia McVitters. This was followed by the Easter Chant read in unison. Mrs. Edighoffer then read scripture from the 16th chapterof St. Mark's Gospel. Mrs. Doubledee led in prayer and read a poem, "Rejoice". The offering was received by Mrs. Doubledee and dedicated by Mrs. Langridge who read a prayer -poem. Mrs.. Ken Wood ,was guest soloist and sang "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", accompanied by Mrs. Grant at the piano. Mrs. Langridge based her meditation on the life of Christ and the story of the resurrection, concluding with prayer and closing with the Lord's Prayer in unison and a hymn. Mrs. Len James conducted the business and several projects were discussed. Roll call revealed 23 members and one visitor were present, with 67 visits made to shutins during the previous month. After the business was concluded, Mrs. James read a prayer - poem entitled "Thank You, Lord", followed by the Mizpah benediction. A dainty luncheon was served by the social committee and a friendship hour was en- joyed by all. >rr f / The Wingham Advance -Times, April 20, 1983—Page 3 SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS—Erika Hooftman and Colleen Thompson, both Grade 8 students at the Turnberry Central School, won second and third prize respecti,v at the county -wide science fair held last Wednesday at Clinton. Three other Turnberry students, Jamie Pickering, Treena Jeffray and Tammy Storm, will represent the school and the county at the Canada -wide science fair next month in Saskatoon. HEADED FOR SASKATOON—Jamie Pickering, Tammy Storm and Treena Jeffray from Turnberry. Central School and Donna Johnston (holding book) from Brussels will be traveling to Saskatoon next month to represent Huron County at a national science fair. The four were chosen at the county -wide science fair held last week at Clinton. (Shelley McPhee Photo) DOLLAR FOR DOLLAII Jrnstrong CANDIDE VINYL NOWAX'FLOORING IS YOUR BESE NYt'! 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