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Longtime Cranbrook correspondent retires
BY SUSAN OXFORD
Cranbrook has lost its longtime
camespondeeat, Mgrs. MIMIC
and u may be diffic:uk 10
her Ansae waft her last arra fur
The Huron az Muss ora October
31. aatl it wasn't a 'goodbye' piece.
Shoe* after the article eras wri-
tes Anew had a in to the hospital.
Whoa she came back home to
Craebroak she had made up hos
mind not to write anymore.
This year Annie is 88- years -old.
When she retired from writing she
was writing about Cranbrook news
fur throe newsmen, the Organ,
Listowel Banner and The Huron
Expositor.
Hct writing began w 1946 when
the editor of the Brussels Past
asked her if she would write a
weekly report abort events in
Cranbrook. Annie, who was marricxi
to Mac Engel, had one son and
found the writing to be a good job
while raising ha child. She had
never done any writing before or
taken any courses in writing. Ha
only schooling had been at school
number seven in Grey. While
writing for newspapers she did
anrextd a couple of seminars for
correspondents.
In 1946 Annie was the press
awns for the W mina's heir
steamy Society with her Pfa -
bytetir C swd►. She sant it tis
pies reports to the Brlleta & Asea. k
was natural that the editor would
ask leer to be the Ctambrotak car-
reapedeas for the piper.
Previous to writing for
newspsperx Annie had worked at
the Craebniak hbrary as a Warier.
The library was in a Nom
Cranbrook. Matte precisely, it was
w the egg Vice room.
"1 was always afraid of getting
locked unto tial room,' Annie
recalls.
In all the years Annie: was a cor-
respondent fur the Brussels Post she
says "Nix ties touch that was really
exciting happened."
It was 1923 when Amir got a
telephone inssa 1 d in ha home. As
correspondent many people would
telephone her with news. Often
Auric had to track the news down
from people.
Today Annie can count 80 peopie
living in Cranbrook, and a Moog
time ago she remembers there were
60. People from cities are moving
into Cranbrook and new horses are
being built there. Annie says she
doesn't know everybody who lives
in Cranbrook anymore. But she
NEW MINISTER - Reverend Rick Lucas is the new minister at
Bethel Bible Church in Egmondvife. He is seen here in his study.
Robinet photo.
Bethel
Bible Church
is minister's "first"
BY HEATHER ROBINET
Bethel Bible Church in Eg-
mondville has a new minister in the
personage of Reverend Rick Lucas.
Born in Grimsby, but raised in Si
Marys, the 25 -year-old minister
received his Bachelor of Theology
from the London Baptist Bible
College, and is currently working
on his Master of Divinity. Bethel
Bible Church is Reverend Lucas'
"first" church since graduating into
the ministry, although he did work
on an interim basis in 1988 at a
small church in Cross Creek, New
Brunswick. For the past year and a
half Reverend Lucas has worked as
a Youth Care Worker at the Sal-
vation Army's Open Custody
Facility in Ilderton, north of Lon-
don.
Reverend Lucas made the
decision to enter the ministry after
having a personal experience with
God during his high school years.
"I have a personal relationship
with God that gives me peace and
joy," he said in explanation. "It has
reconciled ane, given me purpose,
and made me feel whole. 1 ve seen
what the Lord can do for people -
for marriajtes, for wayward youth.
It's reconciliation, and what I
wanted to do."
Reverend Lucas was approached
by Bethel Bible Church in July,
preached for the call there over the
summer months, then was voted
into the position of minister. He
replaced Reverend Glen Sadlier on
October 28.
He admits there are certain disad-
vantages to being a young minister,
but said it's a credit to the
congregation of Bethel Bible
Church that it always hires young
pastors. lie said he doesn't intend
to rush into anything at the church,
but admitted he does plan to do
things with the church building, and
would like to attract some younger
families to his congregation.
"I'm not splashy, but I teach the
bible, believe the bible and am
faithful. "I don't believe I need a
lot of gifts and talents. I just take
on God's word and let him take on
the church."
Reverend Lucas has been married
to his high school sweetheart Wen-
dy for four years. The couple, and
their 18 -month-old son Tyler, cur-
rendy reside at RR 4 Seaforth, but
is looking to either rent or purchase
property in Seaforth.
from writing the news
RETIRED CORRESPONDENT - Mrs. Annie Engel was the news
correspondent for Cranbrook tor three newspapers. At 88 years
of age she has decided to call it quits. Oxford photo
knows there's 80 of them. streets in the countryside near Brus-
Cranbrook today is a couple of eels. There is a church and a com-
•amity met win a library. Arts
setiaanbors alt use time there was a
MEC,
an brsimmes, several
hoseis sod far chriches,. As time
wort as ensu std woe ci
CYarrbro k's yard people moved
away.
The F ogcls had them own Ford
Mudei T car. Whorl Ouimiu Hydro
Asst a to Csartbnuk the Engels paid
to have ck ult:ay installed in then
huuac_ It lurk a while fur Hydro w
set enough people interested
became some Crumb/out makings
didn't have the money to have the
electricity installed. In order to get
Hydro some people in Cranbrook
paid for their neighbours portion. to
1%7 Auric reported about more
progress in Cranbrook when the
road was paved.
Annie was reporung news frau
her church, local 4-H clubs, The
Women's Institute inceungs and the
Foreseers. People would call her
with extra news for the newspaper.
"1'd always have to get aft
some of the clubs to get their news
in," she said. 1 couldn't join any of
the extra clubs in town because I
had enough to do with geeing the
news."
In 1%6 Annie began sending
Cranbrook news to the Listowel
She boo �
news to it aims NI the 1970s.
What The Harem Eap ori m bout
out its Bursaria Pest /lassie Woo
w dslg bar saws to it kala*
paper. IN Rousse far is
Craabruoi sews Aattie rot ply
cheques, floe atb•rripiteas to tite
oewspap I . sod the Liswwrd
N ei bought bought Ica • ailiacripices to
Cbmeiaunc maw.
Her reports wore all hssldwrr mea
and she wrote ail three separately.
Aasaie says arts siorld have had
seas cries Itstitlg her with ail the
writing. NeisMours delivered her
news to the arilispopen.
Now that Aaoie is railed she bus
rots of compsey vtsti■g ha. The
news is satin discussed in her living
room amongst her friends.
Cranbrook still hasn't fond a
replacement for Annie and the News
isn't being reported Annie's advice
to the new correspondent is for
him/her to get after the people in
the news.
"'There's a certain satisfaction in
writing the news," said Annie.
"Many people told me the first
thing they looked for in the
newspaper was the Cranbrook
news."
County warden has busy past year
BY MIKE WILLISCRAFT
It has been a busy year for Huron
County Warden Lionel Wilder.
The groundwork for two mega -
projects, Huronview's revamping
and the organization of a waste
management strategy have marked
Wilder's term which will come to
an end next Tuesday with the elec-
tion of his successor.
"It has been a busy year alright.
These mega -projects are the biggest
this county has ever seen," says
Wilder.
"I just hope that I can leave the
Warden's chair as comfortable as
when I took over."
A major concern for Wilder,
funding for the Huronview
construction, was recently removed
with the receipt of a letter from the
Ministry of Community and Social
Services. The document gives ap-
proval -in -principle to the project
and offers nearly $ 12.3 million in
grants.
"There have been a lot of delays
in the process, mostly because of
Maplewood Manorhas
a new administrator
BY HEATHER ROBINET
Maplewood Manor has a new
administrator. Joanne Cooper took
over for Fran Hook on November
26, and after only one week on the
job, says she "loves it".
"The staff is extremely caring and
compassionate. They treat this place
like their own home, and the
residents like their own families,
It's easy to work with people like
that," she said.
"The staff has made the transition
for me extremely easy. They don't
seem to look at it as a job. They
have an excellent relationship with
the residents."
As Maplewood's Administrator
Mrs. Cooper is responsible for
managing the "whole house". That
means addressing resident issues,
staffing concerns, maintenance care,
and available services.
This past week has been a busy
one for Mrs. Cooper as she's not
only been trying to familiarize
herself with Maplewood's residents
and staff, but with area services
available for seniors as well.
"I'm still getting my feet into it,"
she said.
"I'm just getting oriented to the
home and staff."
Mrs. Cooper comes to
Maplewood with plenty of ad-
ministrative experience. For the past
seven years she has worked in
Mount Forest as an Administrative
Assistant for the Guelph -Wellington
Association for Community Living
- an association which deals with
developmentally challenged adults.
t -or the past three years Mrs.
Cooper has been commuting to the
JOANNE COOPER is the new
Administrator of Maplewood
Manor. Robinet photo.
job from Seaforth.
She is hoping her new job will
allow her more time and oppor-
tunity to get involved in the
Seaforth community.
She is marred to Don of Coop's
Sport and Leisure, and has two
sons, Jason, 20, and Shane, 17.
Leisure activities include walking,
reading, knitting and downhill
skiing. Mrs. Cooper has also been
extremely involved in her sons'
sporting activities.
Wrong sister named
An article which appeared in last
week's Huron Expositor about The
Bistro Restaurant, contained an
error. Deb Dupuis, and not Denise
Dupuis as reported, will be the
Christmas Bureau ready to receive
BY HEATHER ROBINET
The Huron County Christmas
Bureau is about ready to receive
conations from the public.
Operating through a network of
:htrches and volunteers in the five
najor county towns of Seaforth,
axeter, Clinton, Wingham and
)odkrich, the Huron County
2hristmas Bureau is a private and
;onfidcntial service designed to
xovide for the less fortunate mem-
iers of the community. acid
'reserve their dignity at the same
ime. The bureau solicits donations
if money. new ter. s, new clothing
ind canned goods for its clients,
orad then books confidential ap-
iointments with referred families.
it the appointment a family mem-
ter (usually the mother) is given
eisistarice selecting one toy, an itm
►f clothing and two pair of mittens
ar each child. They we also given
waned goods and financial help for
'Itristmas dimer, if required.
Families requiring asistance we
eferred by many agencies and
rofessionals throughout the county.
Last year this community service
provided help to 346 families and
742 children.
The Huron County Christnas
Bureau in 1990 is coordinated by
volunteer Helen Roorda of Clinton.
Mrs. Roorda oversees the entire
program and provides consultation
for local groups in order to ensure
uniformity of service to families in
the county.
Locally, in Seaforth, the bureau is
being managed by Barb Broderick
of Egmondville United Church. The
collection depot will be the
basement of the Egmondville
United Church, and dominoes can
be dropped off the week of Decem-
ber 10 to 14, from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Any clothing donated %hon d be
suitable for children up to age 16,
and both Mrs. Roorda and Mrs.
Broderick note that there Kxms to
be an increased need for clotting
sized 8, 10 and 12.
"Our experience hast drown us
that this is a necessary and da
epi ecia sed service. We hear
from parents who wish to donate
after receiving, or from those who
are proud this year to be eble to
provide for their families themsel-
ves. The volunters who give of
themselves and their time in order
to organize this project tell of the
rewards in knowing that they have
contributed to ensuring a happy and
special Christmas for others."
in article
fulltime bartender at the restaurant.
Our apologies to Deb, for any in-
convenience and/or embarrassment
this error may have caused.
donations
Financial contributions can be
made at any time to the Children's
Aid Society of Huron County, 46
Gloucester Terrace, Goderich, On-
tario, N7A 1W7.
The Children's Aid Society
provides acknowledgement of
donations and receipts for income
tax purposes.
the election. We had a meeting
recently with the government and
they indicated that there would be
funding. Now we have it in
writing," says Wilder.
Thee is a catch with the provin-
cial funding, however. Unlike many
other grants which are given at the
outset of a project, Huronview's
money will come in stages over
five years.
"It isn't going to be easy to
decide what to do in the fall of
1992 when we have to borrow
money to complete the project,"
says Wilder.
"Now that we have the money, it
doesn't mean we have to go ahead
and with it right away but if waited
we'd have to do more renovating at
Huronview."
The funding question* going to
lead to some difficult decision; fbr
county council too.
"Every department has to keep
operating. None of them can be
shut down but we're going. to jiave
to take a long look at the budgets,"
says Wilder.
"Waste management, we're also
going to have to get a hold df that.
There are some tough choices
ahead."
The Warden's job proved challen-
ging for Wilder, a Zurich area
Outline is incomplete
A cuthnc which appeared under
one of the 4 11 photographs in last
week's Huron F.xposi�le�x was not
complete. In the **oval* Mary
Lou Stewart, Youth Leader for the
McKillop 1 Farm Safety 4-H Club
uxepted the Vincent Fans
Equip-
ment Award on hshaif of the chat.
She did sot win the award hereof.
The sward was premised ed so the
club with ibe top educational
display in the 4-H section of the
Seaforth Fall Plein.
Members who helped prepare the
display were: Glenda Carter, Susan
Cana, Kim Diegel, Daryl Diesel,
David Diegel, Tracy Mahone, Laura
McKescher, Kris McNaughton.
Mary Igor Stewart, Nancy Stewart
and Sint Stewart
farmer, but he knew what to expect.
"I've been on council far 10 years
so I knew going in what it would
be like. It is a big job and a very
important job in the county. It
should never be underestimated," he
says.
"1 found out for sure that Huron
County is one big county and there
are a lot of good people here."
With the nation in economic
recession and many questions swir-
ling about the Goods and Services
Tax, Wilder realizes that there
needs to be a greater focus on
where the county's money is going.
"Commodity prices have hit rock
bottom and times are really tough.
That's for sure," says Wilder, who
farms about 2,000 acres.
"This council is going to have to
take a good look at where we're
spending our tax dollars."
As for the selection of a new
warden, Wilde says he not going to
support either candidate, McKillop
Twp.'s Marie Hicknell or Hensall's
Jim Robinson, until the last minute.
"I don't want to say who'll win
because I don't know. The person
with the most votes," he says.
"I will reserve my decision until
the day I vote and I would like to
say that either person would be
capable."
-Community Calendar
Wed., Dec. 5
1:00-3:00 p.m. - Seniors, Parents
and Tots Skating
1:30-1:00 p.m. - Senior
ShufAebosrd at Arens
430-5:30 p.m. - Novice RMgette
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Novice hockey
practice
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Centenalr.s prso-
lbs
7:30-9:00 p.m. - Minor Broombail
8:00-10:00 p.m. - Recreational
Volleyball at SONS
8:00-11:00 p.m. - Men's Challenge
Curling
9:00-11:30 p.m. - Ladles' Broombsll
at the Anna
Thurs., Dec. 6
12:00 noon - Happy Cittsens Annual
Christmas Dinner and meeting at
Legion
4:00-5:30 p.m. -Figure Slating
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Atom I hockey
practice at Arena
6:30-8:00 p.m. - Minor BroombeN at
the Anna
7:00-9:00 p.m. - Ssaforth Wood
Carving Club at SONS
7:00-11:00 p.m. - Mixed Curling
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Mixed Basketball
at the High School
8:00 p.m. -12:00 midnight - Men's
Broomball at Arena
Fri., Dec. 7
10:30-11:30 s.m. - Story Hour at
sasiortha Library. Ages 310 5
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Bunny/Novice
Rbgslle it the Arena
5:30-6:30 p.rw. - Junior
Houseleagus Hockey practice
6:30 p.nm.-12:30 a.m. - Legends
Recreational Hockey Tourney
7:00 p.m. - Saints Claus Parade
6700-10:00 p.m. - Mlxed Curtung
Sat., Dec. 8
7:30 p.m. -1:00 a.m. - Legends
Recreational Hockey Tourney
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Story Hour et
Seater* Library. Aq.s 4 to 7
Sun., Dec. 9
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Legends
Recreational Hockey Tourney
9:30-11:00 p.m. - LH.L
Mon., Dec. 10
4:30-8:30 p.m. - Figur. Siattng
7:00-9:00 p.m. - Furniture
Refinishing at High School
7:00-11:00 p.m. - Men's CurNng at
Curling Club
7:30 p.m. - Minor Sports Dabber
BINGO
8:30-10:00 p.m. - Ooderioh vs.
Bever Oldtisner*
10:00-11:00 p.m. - Midget Hockey
practbe
Tues., Dec. 11
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon - Senior,
Parents and Tots Skating
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Teachers' Hockey
5:30-6:30 p.m. -Novice Hockey
practtos
6:00 p.m. • Seaforth Women's
Institute will hold their Christmas
m..1Mng and Potluck Dinner at tM
Orange Hall. Bring dishes and
cutlery.
6:30-8:00 p.m. - Clinton vs. Ps.
Wee Hockey
6:30 p.m. - Seaforth Hospital
Auxiliary Potluck Supper In the
board room. Piss* bring dishes
& awry.
7:30-10:00 pen+. - Ladies' Curling et
Curling Club
8:00-10:00 p.m. - Llstowsl vs.
Midgets Hockey
Wed., Dec. 12
1:00-3x80 p.m. - Senior, Parents and
Tots skating
1:30-4:00 pem. - Senior
Shuffleboard al Arens
4:30-6:30 p.Iu. - Novice RIngotte
practice
3:30-+:30 p.m. - Minor Hooky Pee
wee practice
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cant.n.thee prse-
tice
7:30.900 p w. - Minor Broorwbell et
Arecae
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