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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-04-27, Page 19• THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 27, 1988 — 19 - Speaker expresses concern over low income seniors Joyce King, President of the United Seniors Citizens of Ontario, ( U.S.O.) was guest speaker at the 12th annual seniors ral- ly hosted by the Stan -Lees of Varna. One hundred and fifty people attended. Elmer Hayter, president of Zone 8, conducted the meeting. Mrs. King expressed concern for seniors with low incomes in the large urban areas where affordable housing is scarce. She outlined some of the many benefits the organization has achieved for seniors and stressed the importance of them keeping mentally and physically active. After retirement, Mrs. King began her volunteer career working with the USCO. She is a member of various advisory com- mittees for the Ministries of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Senior Citizen Af- fairs and Health, as well as the Ontario Hospital Association, Theatre Ontario, and Centennial College. Jean McEwen thanked the speaker and presented her with a floral table decoration and a basket of Huron County food 'items. Rev. Sam Parker provided an enlightened view of the relationship between seniors and young people. Clarence Rau, reeve of Stanley, brought greetings from the township. The Huron Strings entertained and the secretaries gave reports of their clubs' activities. Anna Keyes chaired the committee which provided lunch. The incoming executive was elected: Past President - Irene Davis; President - Elmer Hayter; lst Vice - John Deeves; 2nd Vice - Ed Strachan; Secretary - Keith Rowntree; Asst. Sec. - Jean McEwan; Treasurer - Cecile Edgar. MOVING SALE We have purchased the Trend Interiors building at 151 Main St. West, Listowel and will be moving prior to June 1/88. Sale begins Wednesday, April 27/88 ALL MERCHANDISE REDUCED! Come and take advantage of savings on Dolls, Collectibles, Gifts, White Stag & Jantzen Ladies' Wear! roe We would rather 6 sell it than move it! THE BIG BAD WOLF (Michael Webber) has some fairly poor representation when it came time for his trial at Huron 'Centennial School on April 20. The wolf's lawyer, Shawn Dayman, slept through most of the trial during the Grade 6 presentation of The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. This act was part of the school's Spring concert titled Our Magic World - After All. The concert and stage show was shown again on. April 21. David Emslie photo. OMAF sponsoring heritage recipe contest Does your family have a favorite peach recipe that's been around for years? It's time to dust it off and let everyone know just how good it is. Many wonderful peach recipes were created in granny's kitchen and handed down to family and friends over the years. Food is such an important part of our heritage and traditional family recipes reflect our tremendously rich and diverse history. This is your opportunity to help preserve that tradition. To mark the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Centen- nial Year, Foodland Ontario is asking you to share the best of your peach recipe collec- tion for a chance to win one of 15 exciting prizes. The grand prize winner will be presented with an Heirloom Quilt, specially commis- sioned and crafted by Ontario Mennonites and valued at $1,500. Two second -place win- ners will each receive a $300 gourmet On- tario food basket. And there's lots more! To qualify, each recipe must be original, contain at least four Ontario peaches and have been in use for at least two genera- tions. If there's a special family history or other bits of nostalgia associated with the recipe, send your notes along. A copy of the official contest rules can be obtained from your local ministry office or by writing: "Heritage Peach Recipe Con- test", Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 33 Yonge Street, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A6. Entries should be sent to the same address. 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