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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-03-16, Page 170 THE t URON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 16, 1983 — A1T w Seaforth itnior to assist "Beware •- Opportunity is There", is the theme of Junior Farmer Week, March 14 to 19, In Seaforth, the club has co-ordinated a promotion in this week's issue of the Expositor to inform the public of accomplishments by the local club. Co-ordinator of the promo- tion, Debbie Hulley, explain- ed some people have an inaccurate impression of Jun - for Farmers. She said the club has worked on approximately 21:1 projects in the past year, assisting in booths during Ciderfest and manning the gates at the Seaforth Fall Fair. • A major undertaking last year was raising funds for the new Seaforth and district community centres. The club raised $7,000 and the money was used to purchase a new briWasil ELLA MUNRO Ella Munro. 70, of Vic- toria St., Seaforth, died Frid- day, Mar. 11, 1983 at Univer- sity Hospital, London. Born in Hullett Township, she was a daughter of the late Matthew Armstrong and the former Elizabeth Rodgerson. Her husband, George Munro, died in 1968. Surviving arc three daugh- ters. (Marie) Mrs. Jack Muir, of Seaforth. (Faye) Mrs. J. Hoekstra, of Tottenham, and (Gayle) Mrs. A. Schilroth, of Kincardine; two sons, John of Egmondville, and Gary, of Seaforth; one brother, John Armstrong of Londesboro; also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters. Theresa Pryce and Mabel Lawson and three brothers, Howard, Fred and James. Friends were received at the Whitncy-Ribcy funeral hone. 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, wherca service was held 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Maitlandbank cem- etery. •a Far 20 local prof OXFORPt W. JEWELLERY .: MOVED .. SPRIfrIQBANK DR. dishwashet tor the kitchen - President, Jim'McNichol said the club will now be working on completing their 510,000 pledge for the new facility. The goal for the Seaforth Junior Farmers said Mr. McNichol, "is for assistance to the community. We' are working for the betterment of the Seaforth arena." Also a smashing success was the recent "card party held for senior citizens. Hoping 50 seniors would attend, the club was surprised and pleased when approximately 80 senior citizens participated in the progressive euchre. Debbie explained that all Junior Farmer clubs in Ontar- io worked in conjunction with the Farm Safety Association. installing "Dangerous Gas" warning signs on silos and liquid manure tanks. "As part of Junior Farmer Week, the Seaforth club is informing the public of various activities undertaken by the club. The club has asked businesses who have cooperated with the Seaforth Junior Farmers during the past year to sponsor the promotion." Boasting the local member- ship of 150. ranging in age from 15 to 29, Junior Farmers offer mann opportunities,.in- CtS tiding travel, leadership, ,aining. agrieulturhl topics, ,. ocial recreation, sports and t�tiuch more. Plans are now being made �to raise funds for the planted unior Farmer exchange with Australia. The Australian feontingent will visit Seaforth ;lin in July, 1984. Any funds raised during Junior Fanner 'Week will be donated to the Arthritis Society. MANUFACTURER'S OUTLET 169 Wharncliffe Rd. S., LONDON Phone 432-0858 NEW • LOCATION es Homes, 118 King Street where the funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, March 15 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Hensall Union Cemetery. A Legion Memorial service under the auspices of Hensall Branch #468 was conducted in the funeral home Monday even- ing at 9 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Church of your choice will be appreciated. JUNIOR FARMERS' WEEK MARCH 14 to MARCH 19 Be ....opportunity is there! GLEN SMITH A well known retired Sea - forth baker. Glen Franklin Smith, died at Seaforth Com- munity Hospital Sunday. March 13, 1983. Son of the late John and Jane (Or ha) Smith, he was in his 75th year. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Agnes Hunter, of Seaforth, predeceased by one brother, Ralph Douglas Smith, Pontiac Michigan. The late Mr. Smith rested at the R.S. Box Funeral Home, where funeral and committal service were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with David McKnight of Egmond- ville United Church officiat• ing. interment. Maitland Bank Cemetery. As expres- sions of sympathy, donations may be made to The Ontario Heart Foundation. or The Canadian Cancer Society. GLADYS ARMSTRONG ltt thz Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, March 7, 1983. Mrs. John Arm- strong of Londesboro, the former Gladys Irene Taman died in her 83rd year. • She is survived by her husband, John Armstrong, and children, Kenneth of Huilett Twp., and Doreen (Mrs. Glen Carter) of Hullett Twp. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 ,brothers and 2 sisters. The late Mrs. Armstrong rested ai the Tasker Funeral Home, Blyth on Wednesday. Funeral service was held in the funeral ,home on ,.Thursday at 2 p.m. Inter- ment Blyth Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Londesboro United Church would be appreciated as an expression of sympathy. ANDREW WHETHAM Andrew G.A. Whethain, 76. of Dublin, died Wednes- day, Mar. 9, 1983 at the , Seaforth Community Hospi- tal. Born at Acton, he was a son of the late James Whetham and the former Mary Rice. He had owned and oper- ated a butcher shop in Dublin for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Main ERNiE DAVIS Street United Church, Mit- The retired superintend- chcll, and a former member ent of public works for of the Mitchell Curling Club Hensall, Ernest (Ernie) Rich- and the Mitchell Golf Club. and Davis, of 62 Nelson Surviving are his wife. the Street, Hensall died Mar. 12, former Melba Jordison, one 1983 in South Huron Host- son. Kenneth of Dublin; one tal, Exeter. iTe was in his daughter. Mrs. James (Ilene) 75th year. MacDonald, of Cambridge, Surviving are his wife, seven grandchildren; one Irene (Fowler) Davis and brother, Leslie of Brampton; children, Robert, of Mine- and one sister, Mrs. H. head. Somerset, England, (Ilene) McQuillan, of New Michael, of Kulu, H.P.. India Port Richey, Fla. and Kay Rathwell of Hensall. There will be no funeral He was the brother of George home visitation. A memorial and Lillian, both of Somer- gcrvice was held 4 p.m. set, England. • Friday at Main Street United Predeceased by one sister Church, Mitchell. Cremation Louise. Also survived by 4 followed. The Heath -Leslie grandchildren Nicola and funeral home. 145 Ontario Janaki Davis and Katie and Rd.. Mitchell, assisted with Jeffrey Rathwell. Mr. Davis arrangements. was a past President of Hensall Legion #468 serving As expressions of sym- as President for the terms of pathy donations may he made 1966 and 1968. Visitation at to the Canadian Cancer Soci- the Hensall Chapel of Mich- ety or Seaforth Community • ael P. O'Connor Funeral Hospital. Seaforth Junior Farmers TALKING PROUD IN '83 The words Junior Farmers should be heard at all times of the year! But in February and March, they should be especially prominent. These two months are when Jr. Farmers are interested in promotion and in recruiting new members. Junior Farmer week (March.14-19) is a perfect focal point for Junior Farmers activities. During this time' we are trying new ideas to recruit new members and have them become involved .in our organization. Before jumping into anything too deep we would like to give you an idea on who Junior Farmers are and what they do and what they stand for. A Junior Farmer is anyone between the age of 15-29 of either urban or rural life style. We are a community betterment organization. provincial wide. willing to help with any community happenitlg , . n A,... ' . PURPOSE .. 1 „ ow -kr Under the motto "Self Help and Community Betterment" the Junior Farmers organization provides opportunities for young people to help themselves develop personally and to help better their community. This is achieved through social and education activites which satisfy the personal needs and interests of the individual involved and through several projects which meet the needs of their community. The organization also helps to develop in its members a sense of social responsibility. the ability to provide effective leadership and an awareness of the duties of a citizen. The Junior Farmers Association of Ontario provides co-ordination and leadership to affiliate clubs and associations and opportunities for these groups to participate in a variety of inter -club activities. It serves as the means through which the basic and fundamental principles of the Jr. Farmer program may be developed and maintained throughout Ontario. 'RINCIPLES The responsibilities of our club are: to provide a chance and a challenge for youth to explore their individual talents and potential in almost any area they wish, but with a special emphasis on developing leadership skills, and how to understand and work with people; to provide an opportunity for young people to be involved in SEAFORTH LIO NS CLUB FARMERS thanks the .JUNIOR -FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS We would like to thank the JUNIOR FARMERS for your support when we first started our organization! FIRST SEAFORTH ' SCOUT ORGANIZATION lir, ROTH FOOD MARKET something an organized group, to understand how such a group operates and to experience the responsibilities of leadership; to provide a program that helps guys and girls meet and get to know each other. while participating in a variety of interesting activities which are beneficial to themselves and/or their cominunity and to encourage the involvement of members in projects of a service nature which better the local community and beyond, demonstrat- ing an interest and concern for social and economic needs. •JUNIOR FARMER WEEK During Junior Farmer week our club makes an effort in promoting J.F. Last year Junior Farmer week was March 12-18. Ending the 'week, was a provincial wide conference, held this year in Hammon. This year our theme is a challenge today for a better tomorrow. We use Junior Farmer week to act and talk proudly of our own club and organization. Many fund raising events happened during this week provincial wide, held by J.F., and alt 'proceeds' go' to the.' special charitable .projects. This message is to anyone interested in joining Junior Farmers. March is membership month. Our drive is for more members. Just think, you may have the chance to do things that you never dreamed of. There are great opportunities to travel, to see the world. We planned an exchange with Australia's Junior Farmers last summer and about 60 Huron County Junior Farmers went to Australia and New Zealand and surrounding areas for five weeks. We are not always going on trips but we travel to Peterborough, Toronto, Hamilton and surrounding areas for sports, dancing, musical and public speaking competitions. Plus we are always willing to help our community so remember we will support you if you are willing to notice we are a well worth organization group of young, enthusiastic people. UP COMING EVENTS Junior Farmer Week - March 11-18, President's Workshop - April 23-24. London, Dance -April 15. Hensall; Drama Fest in Blyth, Provincial Competition April 91h; Seatorth Community Centre Grand Opening - June 4th; Seaforth Soccer Tournament and Dance -July 2nd; Seaforth Baseball Tournament and Dance - July 20th; Hallowe'en Dance -South Huron; New Year's Eve Dance - Dec. 31. • would like to say "Thank You" to the SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL OF TUCKERSMITH TWP. '5 we would like to thank the JUNIOR FARMERS for their help in the pa0t two years!+ We would like to thank the JUNIOR FARMERS for their help with the "LOWDOWN DANCE", SEAFORTH OPTIMIST "FRIEND OF YOUTH" IN APPRECIATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS! COMPLIMENTS OF DOUG AND GAIL'S WINTHROP GENERAL STORE 527/1247 THE VAN EGMOND FOUNDATION would like to thank the Junior Farmers for all their help at the annual Ciderfest! VISIT OUR NEW CRAFT SHOP SPECIAL OPENING APRIL 2 Steve Murray Insurance BROKERS LTD. THANK YOU, JUNIOR FARMERS, for a job well done In this community! Low Premium Homeowners Insurance THE JUNIOR FARMERS EXECUTIVE PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM THE SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERS TO ALL THEIR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT—WE ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP WITH ANY CLUB OR COMMUNITY EVENT For homes under 25 yrs. old. Thanks goes out to all Huron County Junior Farmers for your help in putting up the DANGEROUS GAS SIGNS ANNUAL $ 11000. PREMIUM Replacement cost on contents - $10. • 55,000 Building • 5,509 Out Buildings • 27,500 Personat Contents • 11,000 Additional Living Expenses • 100,000 Llsbtllty • 1,000 Credit Card OFFICE: ST- COLUMBAN 345-2172 HURON COUNTY FARM & HOME SAFETY-'ASSOCIATON Thank You, Junior Farmers for your Patronage! �+' (Ilt(NCC�G =S Sports \noCiit,..1NTON Thank You, Junior Farmers! -for your generous contributions WINTHROP RECREATION COMMITTEE We salute the Junior Farmers on their many accomplishments! YOUR STRENGTH IS STARTING TO SHOW RESULTS We are pleased with the help Junior Farmers have given us during the past two years, and look forward to this co-operation in the years ahead! SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY "Working together in the interests of Agriculture and the Fall Fair" EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED HATS OFF TO SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERSI YOU DON't FORGET OUR SENIORS We gratefully appreciate your SENIOR CITIZENS NIGHT PROGRAM, EUCHRE and Transportation are Tops! - SEAFORTH HAPPY CITIZENS1