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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-12-12, Page 164—The Wiaq�am Advomcr Punch, L)m-embcr 12, 1878 feted Members a PPo- Sacred Heart M ai Ib o X tournament after an earlier post- ponement and a storm warning to Howick boards The winner in the open vocal (unaccompanied) class, a new class this year, was a barbershop quartet, also from the T,-, Junior Farmers. Members were lead, Gary Ballagh; tenor, Ben Blackwell; baritone, Alan Grant, and bass, Byron Ballagh. They sang "Cecilia" and "Vo -de -o - do". All winners were presented with bronze Junior Farmer medallions. time this past week getting ready GORRIE — Members were Reeve Robinson, and Coun. appointed to various boards Newton; within the township at the Fordwkh Hall board, John December meeting of Howick Wilson. Clarence Carswell, Township council. Clarence McLaughlin, Dave The boards and appointees are Dinsmore, Anson Demmerling, as follows; James Robinson, Coun. Winkel, Belmore Community Centre, and Coun. Newton; Deputy Reeve Jack Stafford, Fordwich Park board, Conn. Stuart Douglas, Grahm Florence. D'Arcey, Fred Mc - Wright of Howick Township, Tom Cann, John Wilson, Anson Inglis of Carrick Township, Ruttan, Freida IUaassen, Gerald Dennis O'Malley of Culross D'Arcey, William bong; Township, Mrs. Mary Eadie of Wroxeter Hall board, Jack Turnberry Township, Mrs. Rose Clarke, Mildred Copeland, Bruce Chambers of the Women's In- Chambers, Gordon Kaster, stitute, and Walter Renwick of Lillian Gallagher, Deputy Reeve the.Belmore Chamber of Com- Stafford, Reeve Robinson; merce; Belmore Park board, William Pioneer Park board, Colin. Bill Mulvey, John Rutherford, Newton, and Deputy Reeve. Jack Dwight Metcalfe; Stafford; Howick recreation committee, Wingham Hospital board, Peter Keil, John Armstrong, Coun. Newton; Lynda Pocaluyko, s Maitland Valley C. .., 1.. , ; The Howick Community Centre Authority, Reeve Harold board has not yet been named, Robinson; ' Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Coun. Douglas; Wingham area fire board, Deputy Reeve Stafford; Euchre Winners Pound keeper, Murray Livestock Auction Centre; BELGRAVE — Thirteen tables a 111...w..y,.w,,,u,yp....a^.,,aw,...M.,+,s•.... . � i E a Don't lot fire 4�JWJrJWAAWJWJWJWJWJWJWJWJWA% spoil Christmas Wingham Fire Chief Dave Crothers doesn't want fire to , spwl anyone s Cbrntmas nommy and he has a number oftiffs to ensure it won't. ox JI First of all, be cautions people to guard against excessive ac- cumulation of paper and cartons before, during and after the holiday. 01 Do not replace 15 -amp fuses to carry an extra electrical load imposed by Christmas lights; Oa.,, you may end up with no house. Keep an eye on any guests in your home who might fall asleep in bed on the chesterfield with Parade' a burninin g cigarette.rte. Do not block exits or other means of escape such as windows with furniture or Christmas trees Changing your normal SamaveD plan of escape could be con- YA fusing, especially in in Don't leave young children 2pe, �, alone; try to keep a close watch p on their activities at all times. Install you smoke detectors Floats, bands, Sante Claus before Christmas and do not delay calling the fire department and free candy for children ? if any type n fire or suspicion of W. Jr., � Jr�ir. W JW W W W W. fire exists in your house. Y Tile drain inspector, Deputy of progressive euchre were STOCK REQ Y BRUCE COUNTY FOLK SINGERS --Back row, Gary Ballagh, Ken Walt, Byron Ballagh; Reeve Stafford' Player m Hall last front row,. Frank Leahy and Ben Blackwell (Kincardine Publishing Co. Ltd.) Livestock and poultry Wednesday evening. Winners evaluator, Coun. Harry Winkel; were: Huron County Farm Safety High lady, Mrs. Hazel David - Association, Robert Strong and son; low lady, Mrs. Gordon Conn. Winkel; Nicholson; most lone hand s,n i c efolksin ers. Clifford Community Centre lady, Mrs. Bert Deer; high man, board, Peter Douglas; Bert Daer; low man, Mel Jack- Fence viewers, Lorne lin; most lone bands, man, Gar- Robinson, John Ferguson, Bruce ner Nicholson. Kroehler, John Jakes; Plans have been made to hold a e Gorrie Community Hall board, shoot party on Friday evening,w' n sing an swing Ivan Haskins, Donna Watson, December 28 in the WI Hall at 8 Ethel Dennis, Alberta Ferguson, p.m. r__, KINDERGARTEN & GRADES 1 -4 --We have spent quite a bit of Sacred Heart M ai Ib o X tournament after an earlier post- ponement and a storm warning The Bruce County Folksingers, a group from the Teeswater Junior Farmers, won the folksnging competition in a class of seven entries at the Junior Farmers' Sing and Swing Nov. 24. Junior Farmers from across Ontario gathered in Stratford for the competition. This is the third time the group, consisting of Ken Wall, Frank and' � Blackwell, and Byron Gary Ballagh, has won the All -Ontario honor. The judge awarded them 90 out of a possible 100 marks. This year the test piece, which all groups had to do, was "I've Got a Name" by Jim Croce. For their free choice number the men chose "Alberta Bound" by Gordon Lightfoot. The Folksingers performed with all the other winners at the showcase concert that night. The winner in the open vocal (unaccompanied) class, a new class this year, was a barbershop quartet, also from the T,-, Junior Farmers. Members were lead, Gary Ballagh; tenor, Ben Blackwell; baritone, Alan Grant, and bass, Byron Ballagh. They sang "Cecilia" and "Vo -de -o - do". All winners were presented with bronze Junior Farmer medallions. time this past week getting ready on the morning of the tourna- for our concert. The songs, dances and skits are sounding and looking very good. We hope a lot of people will come out to see us at our concert this Wednesda, at 7:15. We know they will enjoy themselves. GRADES 5 do 6 --Since we are not helping with the concert it has been all regular classes as usual. We and Grades 7 and 8 are planning to put on a spring concert. In social studies we are studying, the life of people in Italy. Each group of two is preparing a project on a part of their life and ways. As an end to our study we are having an Italian lunch this Thursday. GRADES 7 do 8—Term tests are over and so are the parent - teacher interviews, so regular classes are in full swing once again. On Friday Mr. Kopas from F. E. Madill S. _ .. School was a visitor in our room to briefly discuss courses available for us next year at high school. We finally got to the volleyball meat. Both teams did quite well in their divisions. The girls finished with a record of two wins and two losses while the boys won two of the five games they played. The . competition and sportsmanship were od high quality and - ..,, , enjoyed the day very much. At the end of the day Holy Name of St. Marys earned the girls' championship banner and St. Michael's of Stratford came out the winner in the boys' sec, tion. Jackie Rammeloo emerged as the star for the Sacred Heart team as she ran 15 straight points from her opening serve. Members of the teams included Jackie, Tracey Fisher, Nancy Doerr, Karen Shaw, Mary Jean Kernaghan, Lisa Parker, Carol Belanger, Corrie Rammeloo and Rita Brophy for the girls. Mark Foxton, Kevin Nesbitt, Bob Husnik, Steve Clark, Ren Clark, Sean Bray, Andrew Kumprey and Scott Allen made up the boys' team. Local iqui 0 receive SI A highlight of the fall training session was the presentation last week'to 769 Squadron, Listowel Centennaires of the G. Moir trophy for Most Squadron in Ontario. The award is presented an- nually by the Air Cadet League of Canada to the squadron demon- strating outstanding progress in community activities and overall efficiency. The squadron's efficiency rating for 1978-79 was 86.1 per cent, an increase of 20 per cent from the previous year, based on the ongoing training and recruit- ing program and community activities involvements. Special fund-raising projects such as maple syrup sales and TROPHY WINNERS—Number 769 Squadron, List'owai Royal Canadian Air Cadets, re- ceived the George Moir trophy for being this most progressive squadron in Ontario. Here, squadron captain John Chappa holds the plaque the squadron will keep for the coming year, while Norman Townsend, chairman of the sponsoring committee, holds plaque that will be a permanent souvenir of the award. (Banner Photo) i3dmn 1 3warjd operation • sof the Falls Reserve .snack booth at Benmiller con- tributed to the award. Another highlight of the fall season was the promotion of several cadets to higher ranks during the annual parent -cadet dinner. The following cadets were pro- moted: Cpl. K. Stewart and Cpl. A. Monsma to Sergeants, LAC J. Kritzer, LAC R. Stafford, LAC M. Webster, LAC M. Miller to Cor- porals. The promotions were madeas a result of training re- ceived, leadership qualities per- ceived and potential identified. Other activities included a weekend survival exercise in. September, parking duties, tag days, glider flying, conducted tour in Goderich and weekend training at CFB Borden. During November WOR G. Grainger was awarded an Orientation Flying opportunity at Goose Bay Labrador. In a matter of a few days cadet Grainger left Listowel for CFB Trenton on to. Goose Bay, and returned to Listowel with a wealth of first .hand flying experience plus a new concept of Canada's geog- raphy. The coming months are ex- pected to be equally active as the squadron , ,; r u � ,.. for summer camps and courses and annual inspection. Council approves increcise GORRIE — Howick Township council approved its 1979 salary with a $200 a year across the board increase. The reeve's salary increased from $1,200 per year to $1,400 per year, a 14 per cent increase. Councillors' salary increased from $1,000 to $1,200 per year, a 17 per cent increase. Council is paid once a year, and the increase comes just prior to this payment. Employees salaries for 1979 were settled earlier this - yest. Council received its last in- crease at the end of 1978. 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