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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-03-16, Page 17® THE HURON EXPOSITOR. MARCH 16,1988 — 17 MVCA rep speaks to horticultural society Seaforth Horticultural members and families began their March meeting with a potluck supper. President Margaret De,Jong chaired the meeting and Secretary Helen McNaughton assisted. New year books were handed out and members could sgn up for trees. The tree list will be at the April meeting as well and the trees will be ready for pickup sometime in April depending on the weather. It has been suggested the annual plant sale feature herbs, also committees to re- main the same for two years. Nominations for service certificates will be accepted at the April meeting. Mary McLeod reported on the flower show at the Casa Loma in Toronto. OBITUARIES The district annual will be held at Neustadt on April 9 and the Ontario Hor- ticultural Convention at Carlton University Ottawa on June 22, 23 and 24. The theme this year is "Harmonize with Nature". Anyone wishing to attend these conventions please contact a member of the executive. Luanne Phair was presented with a past president's pin and gift in appreciation for her work as treasurer and president of the society. The guest speaker was Jane Thompson of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authori- ty. She showed a slide presentation and gave an interesting talk on the programs the authority is providing. They had taken off their first batch of maple syrup that day and were preparing for their maple syrup festival at Maple Keyes bush. They also have a nature program at their nature cen- tre just north of Blyth Ages for the program range from pre-school tei Grade 10 and will be extended to Grade 13 soon. The April meeting will be held at the school on April 13 and guest speaker will show slides' on wild flowers in the Bruce Trail. May 11 meeting will be a trip to Cozyn's Greenhouses in Stratford. Beaver colony enjoys sleep over BEAVER BROADCAST The Seaforth Beavers enjoyed their an- nual sleep over Friday night at the Optimist Hall. After the intial signing in, the Beavers took a one-hour hayride around town. They returned to the Optimist Hall in good spirits, and upon arrival participated in a short ceremony in which Jason and Justin Bourne were invested. All the Beavers, Leaders and Fathers welcomed the new members into the colony. Deb Phillips then led the Beavers hi some GRADUATES PEOPLE Doug Wright of Kanata spent the weekend with his mother, Gladys Wright of John Street, Seaforth and also visited his brother Donald and his wife Marilyn and family of Clinton. SHOE REPAIRS Heel Lifts $5.25 Clothing Repairs & Alterations 6 Main St-, Seaforth 527-0055 songs and games before they finally retired to ,their sleeping bags. Juice and popcorn were distributed and videos watched until dreamland took over. At about 6:30 - 7 a.m. the Beavers were up again for breakfast. All helped with the clean up, and finally parents started pulling in and picking up the Beavers, bringing the successful and fun time to an end. The success of the sleep over is due to those who gave their time and energy to make it that way, and to those who donated items for the entertainment. Thank you. BERG Sales - Service installation Free Estimates • Barn Cleaners • Stabling • Bunk Feeders Donald G. Ives R.R. 2 Blyth Brussels 887-9024 CATHERINE ANNE CO,RDEN Catherine Anne Corden of RR 1 Walton, died Sunday, March 13, 1988 at University Hospital, London, after a short illness. She was 52. Mrs. Corden came to the Seaforth area from Toronto IO years ago and was a valued employee at Vincent Farm Equipment. She will be missed by her many friends in this area. Mrs. Corden is survived by her husband Dennis Antony Corden, her mother Hilda Roberts, uncle Jack Roberts and cousins, Harold, Hazel and Bill, all of Toronto. A funeral service took place from Turner and Porter Funeral Home, Toronto on Tues- day night. A memorial service will be held at Cavan United Church, Winthrop Monday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Reverend James Vanslyke will officiate. ROSS RANTON LEEMING Ross Ranton Leeming of RR 2 Seaforth died Monday, March 7, 1988 at the Seaforth Community Hospital. He was.58. Born in Seymour Township in the County of Northumberland, but raised in McKillop Township, Mr. Leeming was a son of the late Leonard Leeming and the former Edna Mit- chell. He was a herdsman for some years and also worked at Topnotch Feeds in Seaforth up until three years ago, when ill health forced him to retire. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Leeming of Stratford and Cathy Leeming of Egmondville; and one son Jeffrey Leeming and his wife Marie of Clinton. Also surviving is one sister Norma (Mrs. Earl Steele) of Seaforth. A funeral service was held at Ball and Falconer "Box Funeral Chapel", Seaforth, with the Reverend James Vanslyke officiating. Pallbearers were Frank Hulley, Ken Huisser, Ralph Fischer, William Leeming, Robert McFarlane and Lou Nigh. ROSSIE VIOLA SHOLDICE Rossie Viola Sholdice of Huronview, and formerly of London and Seaforth, died Tues- day, March 8, 1988 at Huronview. She was 92. A daughter of the late Thomas Elder and former Jessie Stewart, Mrs. Sholdice was bowl and raised in Tuekersmith Township and worked as a telephone operator in Seaforth. Most of her life, however, she liv- ed in London, until 1976 when she moved to Huronview as a resident. She is survived by nieces and nephews: Art and Gert McNaughton of London, Earl and Jean McNaughton of Seaforth, Hazel and Herb Harrison of Seaforth, Harold and Norma McNaughton of Mitchell and Ken and Elizabeth Sholdice of Brussels. Also surviving is one sister Ella Elder of Huronview and formerly of Seaforth. Mrs. Sholdice was predeceased by her husband John A. Sholdiee in 1967. A funeral service and committal was held at the Ball and Falconer "Box Funeral Chapel" Seaforth on March 11, with the Reverend William Barber officiating. Inter- ment Maitland Bank Cemetery. WILBUR EVANS TURNBULL Wilbur Evans Turnbull of Brussels, died Monday, March 7, 1988 at the Wiingham and District Hospital. He was 91. Mr. Turnbull is survived by his wife, the former Jennie McGavin of Brussels; sons, Dr. John Turnbull and his wife Marion of Seaforth and Bill and wife M? n' -' b 't of Brussels; arid 'daughters He. Heti rx " Ingersoll and Doroth u -id nu bust ,rid Doug Lawless of Burlington. Also surviving are; sister Jean Buchan - nen of l,odench. brother James Turnbull of Peterborough; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two great -great grandchildren. Mr. Turnbull was predeceased by one grandson Murray Lawless and one brother Andrew Turnbull. Friends called at the Brussels Chapel of the M.L. Watts Funeral Homes, Brussels and a funeral service was held Wednesday with the Reverend C. Carpentier officiating. Interment Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Habkirk, Lewis Youngblut, Jim Popple, Donald Murray, Ron Uhler and Jim Fritz. Flower bearers were Bob Habkirk, Grant Fellowfield, Tim Fritz, Tyler Popple and Jan Van Vliet. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Town and Country Homemakers. Seaforth Wa plans for 85th anniversary The Seaforth Women's Institute meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Lorne Lawson with a good attendance of members and visitors. Olive Papple opened the meeting with a reading The Shamrock. A brief discussion on the 85th Anniversary of Huron South, which is being held in Seaforth on April 19. A donation was given to the Seaforth fair as a special prize. A discussion took place on attending the introduction of Helen McKercher into the Milton museum on June 5. Lillian Pepper read a short poem and Olive Varley gave a very interesting motto on "Doing your best is better than being the best. Betty Beutten- miller was the guest speaker, telling of her trip to Austria to visit her daughter. She said Canada has everything but we pay millions of dollars to go to other countries. Susan Stewart, daughter of Mac and Joan Stewart read her prize winning essay she had written to enter the Federated Country Women of Canada contest. The meeting closed and lunch was served by the hostess and committee. MICHELLE JONES, RN, daughter of Mer- vin Jones of Exeter, graduated from Con- estoga College, Kitchener and is currently employed at Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto. BIRTHS Girl Guides tour police station On January 13 the 1st Seaforth Girl Guides went to the Police Station where Constable Dave was kind enough to give them a tour - even though he wasn't aware they were coming. This tour earned the Guides their Law awareness badge, and also taught them a lot about how the station is run. The Guides and Scouts attended a church service on February 13 at First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth in honor of Baden Powell's birthday. He is responsible for scouting in Caiiada. A couple of the Guides joined in the color party with the scouts. The Baden Powell birthday party had to be postponed until March because of poor weather. Enrolment got underway February 16. The girls enroled are Julie Megans, Kelly Benniwies, Laurie Jammeat, Lisa McKay and Erin McNaughton. Earnings their Campfire Leader Badge in January, and February were Christina Van Poucke, Heather McMillan and Lisa McKay. MOORE - Brian and Mary -Ann (nee Devlaeminck) are proud to announce the safe arrival of Michael Andrew, born March 2, 1988 in St. Joseph's hospital, London, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. Grandparents are Ralph and Suzanne Devlaeminck of Lucan and Ken and Lois Moore of Egmondville. Another great grandson for Jessie Jones of Clinton. MELADY - With glee, Tom and Jolnne an- nounce the arrival of Lisa Avery on March 11, 1988, weighing 7 lbs., 7 ozs..She tickles the hearts of the grandparents, Edward and Frances Melady of Dublin and John and Lenie Roks of Delaware. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Jeff Dick on March 20. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Meeting of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario will be held at the VAL- HALLA INN. KING & BENTON STREETS, KITCH- ENER, ONTARIO on TUESDAY, APRIL 5th. 1988 at the hour of 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon. at which time the Board wit hear an application in accord- ance with the Liquor Licence Act. and Regulations thereunder. The following establishment has applied for a licence of the class indicated, and the application will be entertained at the aforementioned Ipcation and time: Application For Additional Facilities Ginette's Restaurant 90 Main Street. Seaforth Additional Dining Lounge Facilities Licencee: David Henry De Vries AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any person who is resident in the municipality and who wishes to make representation relative to the application, shall make their submission to.the Board in writing prior to the date of the hearing. or in person at the time and place of the hearing. (Copies of written submissions will be forwarded to the applicant). Liquor Licence Board of Ontario 55 Lakeshore Boulevard East TORONTO, Ontario. M5E 1A4 MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS THE LIQUOR LICENCE ACT Which did you see first, Les or the wheelchair? "Around the neighbourhood of my pharmacy, people are changing their attitude toward disabled persons. When they first dealt with me, they had their reservations about my capabilities as a pharmacist—now For a poster uvrire: Ontario Office for Disabled Persons, 700 Bay Street, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 126 they see how much I can actually do." As owner/operator of two pharmacies, Les is a successful entrepreneur and an avid basketball player. He is also one of the 937,000 adults in Ontario with some form of disability. Les; like many disabled persons, often finds that people are so concerned with what he can't do, they fail to see what he can. Now if Les won't let his disability stop him from being a contributing member of the community, why should we? Do you have an open mind? Ontario (1fltc c for Disabled Persons Remo Mancini, Mintacr