The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-09-12, Page 11weMer lswr
357-2320
THE
ADVANCE -TIMES
a
Bluevale residents Asued ultimatum
regarding future of community hall
U the people od Bluevale and and sinks and a new septic tank i rcluding area arena complexes, increase the rental value of the
surrounding area want to .keep which will mean the purchase of churches, clubs and halls. hall.
r I
their community hall, they had more land than the 52 by 72 Realizing the benefits of these Mr. Moffatt pointed out that
better rbow their interest by where the hall now stands. The INVer centres, Bev Brown en- donations were received from
becominginvolved is the fight to building
doesast not meet health visioned Bluevale as something both Morris and Turoberry
HEARING TESTS save it, they were warned lrequirements, nor are hydro err special, 'small and intimate, Townships but these donations
week. About 25 concerned people fire requirements met. cozy and friendly, unlike "hardly paid the bills". Mrs.
attended a public meeting Keith Moffatt, who as former anything that other communities Marritt explained that grants
V1MI��i �Ua , IIj/lrlQlwtn Tuesday evening in the lull and chaie'man of the hall board have". would probably be available
tossed ideas back and forth on conducted the meeting, ex- Those attending the meeting from the Ministry of Culture and
possible uses and needed pied that the committee felt discussed the decision facing Recreation and from New
renovations fa4V the hall. But the basement could be used for them but were hesitant about Horizons. Special provision is
FRIDAY SEPT 14 1-3 P M more community support is small group meetings if repairs making a commitment until they also made, she said, if accom-
• • • needed if the han is to become Were made, insulation added and know what it will cost them in modation is provided for
a ne flnor inataUed If the u dollsrs d 1
second to decide the fate of the 113 people a one meals with catering groups residents do not show sufficient
hall. At a meeting held earlier in The committee members also active within the churches. But interest to continue with plahs to
4 the summer, a committee was discussed other facilities members of the committee felt either renovate or replace the
formed to look into the needs of available to the community, the availability of meals would structure, it will be destroyed.
the hall and wake recom-
OAN mendations for possible changes
and future uses. Members of the
AU RF".N
�mmittee, Mrs. Lose Merritt'Be9mvearena agreement
;��► Keith Moffatt, Mrs. Marg Timm,
There are any number of good reason
to borrow; purchasing, refinancing,
renovations, vacations :.. tell us yow
oians, anove Will not only arrange
for. the money but recommend terms
to suit,:your budget.
VIMMA
AM GM
TRUST*
Since1844
Contact our office:
Main Street East
Listowel
291-1450
Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
I'6el!Lin sham Ativaae•-Times. SarkaW itt. X71--- Il
Mrs. Carol Shaw, Bruce Camp-
bell, Jim Thompson, Harry
S. Elliott and Ross �Tde were awaiting /Morris signatures
praised for theirr detailed
r research and study of the issue TIRED, HUNGRY AND HOPELESS, a mother brings her
and .presented a report of their An agreement covering the Other' provisions state that the The final clause was one which small baby, swollen by - malnutrition, stomach extended
findings. operation of the Belgrave arena board is to submit an annual disturbed Morris council. II it is with worms, to a free USC medical clinic In Bangladesh
The Bluevale Community Hall and community centre requires budget estimate to each township accepted the township could be where she will receive medicine, milk and help. The USC of
is steeped in history. The some changes before it will be recreation committee by Feb. 1 stuck with the agreement Canada's Christmas campaign target Is $3,600,000.
basement was formerly the approved by both municipalities of each year, which in turn will forever, Morris Reeve Bill Elston `
basement of the Presbyterian involved. pass it on to the councils with noted. He would like to see the
Church and the upstairs was once The agreement, the outline of recommendations. The board agreement made su,Wedt to club
the Foresters' Hall. Many which was hammered out during may be dissolved only by a review every two years by an Square-dance
residents remember with fond- a meeting between the. East written agreement signed by incoming council or, failing that,
ness the good times they enjoyed Wawanosh and Morris township both councils. allow it to be revoked by written
surrounded by its walls. But councils and some interested notification from either council. reports o n activities
lately the hall has been used only residents last month, was ratified He is also still uneasy about
for community and group last week by the East Wawanosh
meetings, garage sales, bridal council. However the Morris Kinsmen donate agreeing to pick up half of any BELGRAVE — The executive but oh, the fun and fellowship was
showers, euchre parties, family council found some flaws and is operating deficit, he noted, since of the Clinton Wheel'n Dealers there and the hamburgers and
dinners, band practices and the withholding approval until they to relief funds the township could be asked to do Square Dance Club met at the red hots were excellent for lunch.
occasional dance. In 1978 its cost can be worked out. the same for the Blyth and home of the president, Gerald On June 30, they celebrated
of operation exceeded its As drawn up the agreement BELGRAVE — Ken and Brussels arenas. He would like to and Carol McDowell, RR 1, Bel- Auburn's 125th birthday and even
revenue. calls for establishment of an Wayne Hopper hosted a roast see a clause inserted calling for grave, September 4. The coming though it rained, it certainly
Mrs. Marritt s for the autonomous board too beef supper in the arena for the the board to approach the year's activities were
explained
perste the Belgrave Kinsmen Club Sept. 5. councils before it ps allowed to the summer the didn't dampen spm
of those
committee, explained several Belgrave centre. Two members �g square on the float.
d
overspend its budget. dance club entered. a float in the
possible uses for the hall, in- would be appointed to the board Blake Evans chaired the meetingAugust 17 some of the members
cluding recreational areas for by each council, with four ad- in the absence of president Paul Clinton Fair parade June 2 and put forth their talents for a
seniors and teens, a day nursery ditional members r resen ' McKee. John Dobell was the won first prize. square dance demonstration at _ 100 Belgrave Vanastra Fair.
for pre-schoolers, community the winner of the Chinese auction. On June 9 a summer dance in
p y comma eee send s hock" bto-the Kinsmen National Dis- `t i pen � �d� Public School was well �e
events, ,family parties, small the Kinsmen Club, the soft � $ � August 18 held a s—1w—ase
ban nets, public, ,a►eptings Mr f .Lewes Cooks t'. y ��i$�.. and Edwin
library facilities, council committee. All members would �� aster Fund and m the Wood- tale weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Swnngers, ��Ow' Clan- Woods' 50th wedding anruver-
chambers and rental for office have equal status and a diair- stock Disaster Relief Fund. A Robert Cook and girls of Shel- ton Wheel'n Dealers. It was one may. ,again dancers from the
space. A comprehensive study man would be chosen from donation of $50 was forwarded to burne, who were at their cottage Of those really hot, humid nights Hen Bruce Swinges as well en
was made of the building and the within. me newly -organized Milverton near Port Albert, many other guests came and
committee found the foundation The board is charged with Kinsmen Club. Mrs. Norman Blatchford of enjoyed the evening.
to be in excellent condition. fundraising responsibilities and The Belgrave club provided 00 Sudbury called on her cousins, Knox Several members entertained
However, the hall's needs are is supposed to be self supporting, meals on Sunday at the Blyth Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, oX llCW me@ts by having a hilarious mock wed -
many: roof repairs, additional however any operating deficit is Threshers reunion and is plan- last Wednesday while on her way 'ding and Stanley McIlwain
ventilation, repairs to the front to be shared equally between ning a pig roast at the horseshoe to visit her hsuband, who is a at Coultes home presented a monologue, 'A tri -
steps, extensive changes in the East Wawanosh and Morris piittc]su �°at Roy Robin- patient in the University Hospi BE �� _ �e Evening hete to Haeme and Edwin'. Ross
basement, additional washrooms townships. Sept.P 15. tal, London. U B L the UCW of Knox United
Merrul presented men with a
gift from the club.
Church, met on Tuesday evening On August 25 as great campout
at the home of Mrs. James
COM' weekend with lots of activity was
.
Mrs. John McIntosh led the held at Point Farms. Manydancers from Lucknow area as
worship service assisted by Mrs. well as Clinton Wheel'n Deales
Harold Vincent and Mrs. Howard were present. Saturday after -
Morton reading scripture noon was a workshop; Saturday
passages. Mrs. George Johnston night, dancing in the barn. On
led the singing of the hymns. Sunday several couples attended
In the business, it was decided church in the barn and after
to cater to a 90th birthday party. lunch went down to the beach to
It was also decided to entertain at dance on the beach and in thjt
Brookhaven Nursing Home at the water
monthly birthday party October gyar ung far the Clinton
12. The next meeting will be Club begins on W..'_ . , , • , Octo-
October 9 at the home of Mrs. ber 3, at the Clinton Public School
George Johnston. from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Mrs. William Coultes read the If you would like to become a
speech of Marjorie Smith given modern stere dancer come to
at the Westminster weekend, de- the Hallett Central Public School,scribing the Holy Spirit. Londesboro on Monday nights
The meeting closed with a from 8:30 to 11:00 beginning
social half-hour and lunch served
by Mrs. Bert Johnston's group.
15.
group•
ACW members
gather for
Sept. meeting
BELGRAVE — The September
meeting of the ACW was held.last
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Olive Campbell with nine
members and one visitor in at-
tendance. The president, Miss
Mary Isabel Nethery, opened the
meeting by reading the medita-
tion from the Living Message;
the Lord's, prayer was repeated
in unison and the scripture was
read by Mrs. Harold Jardin.
The secretary, Mrs. Clare Van
Camp, read a notice of the Fall
Deanery meeting to be held in
Lucknow on October 2. Mrst Alex'
Nethery gave the treasurer's re-
port and the collection was re-
ceived.
Miss Lillian Potter continued
her history of the church in Eng-
land, covering the period in the
reign of King Henry VIII. The
meeting cloned with prayer and
grace was sung.
In recolpnitioh of her 90th birth-
day, Miss Stella Nethery was
presented with a corsage and
birthday cake and ice cream
were served for lunch. Miss
Nethery w �, I her appv-
ciation to all for their kindness.
EWPS News
BELGRAVE — A total of 177
students enrolled at East
Wawanosh Public School on
Tuesday, September 4; with 20
new beginners.
The new principal's relief this
Year is Gary Usle, who teaches
at Turnberry Central School in
the mornings and East Wawan-
osh Public School in the. after-
noons in Grades 7.8.
Mrs. Lynda Train, remedial
teacher, who is on leave is re-
placed by Mrs. Karen tdridge.
Young people
are confirmed
FORDWICH — Confirmation
an -Ace was bold •9unday af-
ternoon
tternoon in Trinity Anglican
Church, Fordwich, with the
congregation of St. Stephen's
Church, Gorrie, joining their
Fordwich friends for the service.
Shelia Marie Daunt and Sandra
Lynn Shelley were confirmed by
Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev.
David Ragg. Rev. Orrance
Laramie assisted.
Special music was provided by
the Gorrie senior choir assisted
by Mrs. Brian Underwood, Mrs.
Laramie and Miss Siva Fater.
At the conclusion of the service
a pot luck dinner wars enjoyed to
the Sunday School rem.
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once again an integral part o,
community life.
w p
stairs were renovated to include
an cents. Are we
talking sloo a family or $1,000 a
wheelchairs.
After further discussion, Miss
NO OBLIGATION
The public will be given one
a new kitchen and new
family?" one asked.
Brown made a motion that the
Batteries, Accessories, repairs to all makes.
more chance to show concern
washrooms, thus meeting all
Miss Brown also made many
committee secure estimates for
after a committee returns to
requirements, the committee felt
suggestions as to how the hall
the renovations outlined in the
J. D. Fair
another meeting with cost
it could berented for small
could be used, including
study, as well as estimate$ for a
An A&AS 145 Ontario St.
estimates of renovations. The
parties and teen dances. If such
singsongs, fitness programs,
new building, then approach
%PWWWultimatum
Ont.
placed before the
"either
renovations were made, the
craft sessions, amateur nights,
council for preliminary approval
HEAMMStratford,
AID$
people will be show you
committee felt the hall would
square dancing, slide presen-
before calling another public
273-2118
care about the hall and promise
also be accessible to those
tations, auctions and a games
meeting. Jack Searson volun-
support or it will be torn down",
wishing to obtain a liquor licence.
centre. Some felt there was no
teered to assist the committee. If
Tuesday's meeting was the
The hall will accommodate aboutneed
for another place to serve
thtF estimates are acquired but
second to decide the fate of the 113 people a one meals with catering groups residents do not show sufficient
hall. At a meeting held earlier in The committee members also active within the churches. But interest to continue with plahs to
4 the summer, a committee was discussed other facilities members of the committee felt either renovate or replace the
formed to look into the needs of available to the community, the availability of meals would structure, it will be destroyed.
the hall and wake recom-
OAN mendations for possible changes
and future uses. Members of the
AU RF".N
�mmittee, Mrs. Lose Merritt'Be9mvearena agreement
;��► Keith Moffatt, Mrs. Marg Timm,
There are any number of good reason
to borrow; purchasing, refinancing,
renovations, vacations :.. tell us yow
oians, anove Will not only arrange
for. the money but recommend terms
to suit,:your budget.
VIMMA
AM GM
TRUST*
Since1844
Contact our office:
Main Street East
Listowel
291-1450
Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
I'6el!Lin sham Ativaae•-Times. SarkaW itt. X71--- Il
Mrs. Carol Shaw, Bruce Camp-
bell, Jim Thompson, Harry
S. Elliott and Ross �Tde were awaiting /Morris signatures
praised for theirr detailed
r research and study of the issue TIRED, HUNGRY AND HOPELESS, a mother brings her
and .presented a report of their An agreement covering the Other' provisions state that the The final clause was one which small baby, swollen by - malnutrition, stomach extended
findings. operation of the Belgrave arena board is to submit an annual disturbed Morris council. II it is with worms, to a free USC medical clinic In Bangladesh
The Bluevale Community Hall and community centre requires budget estimate to each township accepted the township could be where she will receive medicine, milk and help. The USC of
is steeped in history. The some changes before it will be recreation committee by Feb. 1 stuck with the agreement Canada's Christmas campaign target Is $3,600,000.
basement was formerly the approved by both municipalities of each year, which in turn will forever, Morris Reeve Bill Elston `
basement of the Presbyterian involved. pass it on to the councils with noted. He would like to see the
Church and the upstairs was once The agreement, the outline of recommendations. The board agreement made su,Wedt to club
the Foresters' Hall. Many which was hammered out during may be dissolved only by a review every two years by an Square-dance
residents remember with fond- a meeting between the. East written agreement signed by incoming council or, failing that,
ness the good times they enjoyed Wawanosh and Morris township both councils. allow it to be revoked by written
surrounded by its walls. But councils and some interested notification from either council. reports o n activities
lately the hall has been used only residents last month, was ratified He is also still uneasy about
for community and group last week by the East Wawanosh
meetings, garage sales, bridal council. However the Morris Kinsmen donate agreeing to pick up half of any BELGRAVE — The executive but oh, the fun and fellowship was
showers, euchre parties, family council found some flaws and is operating deficit, he noted, since of the Clinton Wheel'n Dealers there and the hamburgers and
dinners, band practices and the withholding approval until they to relief funds the township could be asked to do Square Dance Club met at the red hots were excellent for lunch.
occasional dance. In 1978 its cost can be worked out. the same for the Blyth and home of the president, Gerald On June 30, they celebrated
of operation exceeded its As drawn up the agreement BELGRAVE — Ken and Brussels arenas. He would like to and Carol McDowell, RR 1, Bel- Auburn's 125th birthday and even
revenue. calls for establishment of an Wayne Hopper hosted a roast see a clause inserted calling for grave, September 4. The coming though it rained, it certainly
Mrs. Marritt s for the autonomous board too beef supper in the arena for the the board to approach the year's activities were
explained
perste the Belgrave Kinsmen Club Sept. 5. councils before it ps allowed to the summer the didn't dampen spm
of those
committee, explained several Belgrave centre. Two members �g square on the float.
d
overspend its budget. dance club entered. a float in the
possible uses for the hall, in- would be appointed to the board Blake Evans chaired the meetingAugust 17 some of the members
cluding recreational areas for by each council, with four ad- in the absence of president Paul Clinton Fair parade June 2 and put forth their talents for a
seniors and teens, a day nursery ditional members r resen ' McKee. John Dobell was the won first prize. square dance demonstration at _ 100 Belgrave Vanastra Fair.
for pre-schoolers, community the winner of the Chinese auction. On June 9 a summer dance in
p y comma eee send s hock" bto-the Kinsmen National Dis- `t i pen � �d� Public School was well �e
events, ,family parties, small the Kinsmen Club, the soft � $ � August 18 held a s—1w—ase
ban nets, public, ,a►eptings Mr f .Lewes Cooks t'. y ��i$�.. and Edwin
library facilities, council committee. All members would �� aster Fund and m the Wood- tale weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Swnngers, ��Ow' Clan- Woods' 50th wedding anruver-
chambers and rental for office have equal status and a diair- stock Disaster Relief Fund. A Robert Cook and girls of Shel- ton Wheel'n Dealers. It was one may. ,again dancers from the
space. A comprehensive study man would be chosen from donation of $50 was forwarded to burne, who were at their cottage Of those really hot, humid nights Hen Bruce Swinges as well en
was made of the building and the within. me newly -organized Milverton near Port Albert, many other guests came and
committee found the foundation The board is charged with Kinsmen Club. Mrs. Norman Blatchford of enjoyed the evening.
to be in excellent condition. fundraising responsibilities and The Belgrave club provided 00 Sudbury called on her cousins, Knox Several members entertained
However, the hall's needs are is supposed to be self supporting, meals on Sunday at the Blyth Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, oX llCW me@ts by having a hilarious mock wed -
many: roof repairs, additional however any operating deficit is Threshers reunion and is plan- last Wednesday while on her way 'ding and Stanley McIlwain
ventilation, repairs to the front to be shared equally between ning a pig roast at the horseshoe to visit her hsuband, who is a at Coultes home presented a monologue, 'A tri -
steps, extensive changes in the East Wawanosh and Morris piittc]su �°at Roy Robin- patient in the University Hospi BE �� _ �e Evening hete to Haeme and Edwin'. Ross
basement, additional washrooms townships. Sept.P 15. tal, London. U B L the UCW of Knox United
Merrul presented men with a
gift from the club.
Church, met on Tuesday evening On August 25 as great campout
at the home of Mrs. James
COM' weekend with lots of activity was
.
Mrs. John McIntosh led the held at Point Farms. Manydancers from Lucknow area as
worship service assisted by Mrs. well as Clinton Wheel'n Deales
Harold Vincent and Mrs. Howard were present. Saturday after -
Morton reading scripture noon was a workshop; Saturday
passages. Mrs. George Johnston night, dancing in the barn. On
led the singing of the hymns. Sunday several couples attended
In the business, it was decided church in the barn and after
to cater to a 90th birthday party. lunch went down to the beach to
It was also decided to entertain at dance on the beach and in thjt
Brookhaven Nursing Home at the water
monthly birthday party October gyar ung far the Clinton
12. The next meeting will be Club begins on W..'_ . , , • , Octo-
October 9 at the home of Mrs. ber 3, at the Clinton Public School
George Johnston. from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Mrs. William Coultes read the If you would like to become a
speech of Marjorie Smith given modern stere dancer come to
at the Westminster weekend, de- the Hallett Central Public School,scribing the Holy Spirit. Londesboro on Monday nights
The meeting closed with a from 8:30 to 11:00 beginning
social half-hour and lunch served
by Mrs. Bert Johnston's group.
15.
group•
ACW members
gather for
Sept. meeting
BELGRAVE — The September
meeting of the ACW was held.last
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Olive Campbell with nine
members and one visitor in at-
tendance. The president, Miss
Mary Isabel Nethery, opened the
meeting by reading the medita-
tion from the Living Message;
the Lord's, prayer was repeated
in unison and the scripture was
read by Mrs. Harold Jardin.
The secretary, Mrs. Clare Van
Camp, read a notice of the Fall
Deanery meeting to be held in
Lucknow on October 2. Mrst Alex'
Nethery gave the treasurer's re-
port and the collection was re-
ceived.
Miss Lillian Potter continued
her history of the church in Eng-
land, covering the period in the
reign of King Henry VIII. The
meeting cloned with prayer and
grace was sung.
In recolpnitioh of her 90th birth-
day, Miss Stella Nethery was
presented with a corsage and
birthday cake and ice cream
were served for lunch. Miss
Nethery w �, I her appv-
ciation to all for their kindness.
EWPS News
BELGRAVE — A total of 177
students enrolled at East
Wawanosh Public School on
Tuesday, September 4; with 20
new beginners.
The new principal's relief this
Year is Gary Usle, who teaches
at Turnberry Central School in
the mornings and East Wawan-
osh Public School in the. after-
noons in Grades 7.8.
Mrs. Lynda Train, remedial
teacher, who is on leave is re-
placed by Mrs. Karen tdridge.
Young people
are confirmed
FORDWICH — Confirmation
an -Ace was bold •9unday af-
ternoon
tternoon in Trinity Anglican
Church, Fordwich, with the
congregation of St. Stephen's
Church, Gorrie, joining their
Fordwich friends for the service.
Shelia Marie Daunt and Sandra
Lynn Shelley were confirmed by
Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev.
David Ragg. Rev. Orrance
Laramie assisted.
Special music was provided by
the Gorrie senior choir assisted
by Mrs. Brian Underwood, Mrs.
Laramie and Miss Siva Fater.
At the conclusion of the service
a pot luck dinner wars enjoyed to
the Sunday School rem.
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