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Times-Advocate, 1979-02-21, Page 23PUBLIC SPEAKERSaauji ’ 'a different schools were well represented by their students in the north Middlesex Area Public School Speaking Contest on February 12 at East Williams ^wfr® third 5 ace w\nn?r MaiY Ann Parkinson of McGillivray, winner Paul Jamieson of East Williams and second place winner Traci Dixon of Parkhill, West Williams. Paul Jamieson wih compete in the Middlesex County oratorical contest at Medway High School, on March 7. photo by Sczheifey)e Fire destroys Craig building February 211 Page 23 ----------- Gabian Stone PERCY Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Gravel Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING LTD. Creditor! 234-6382^ BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich Trust Company Certificate Rates 1 OV2% Annual Interest 10’4% Semi-Annual For a 5 Yr. Term. Ellen Bean 344 Andrew St., S. 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While setting up his displays ready to begin the day, Home Hardware store owner and volunteer fireman, Don McLeod, noticed flames leaping from the window across Main Street and immediately turned in the alarm around 9 a.m. The quick response of the fire fighters saved the building total destruction and the fire from spreading into the adjoining flower shop and nearby Harwood residence. Only a wooden wall separated the deli and florist. “I would like to thank the volunteer firemen and others who helped on Tuesday morning”, deputy fire chief Jim Walsh stressed. “Their fast work kept things under control”. At the peak of the fire all five hoses were used, and firemen fought the fire for Area students place in speaking contest Grade 7 student Paul Jamieson won first place in this year’s north Middlesex County public speaking contest. Speaking on the subject of “Good Books”, he took top place in the area finals which were held in his home school, East Williams, February 12. Naming a few of his favourite authors he en­ couraged his listeners to indulge in reading for a pastime. “Reading a good J FIRE IN CRAIG — An early morning fire in Ailsa Craig last week destroyed the newly opened delicatessen and turkey processing plant and caused considerable smoke damage to the florist shop on Main Street. Quick and efficient work of the volunteer fire brigade prevented the fire from spreading to a nearby residence. Photo by Scheifele Granton 4-H clubs meet, cancer group plan euchre By MRS. E. SUMMERS ' GRANTON The second meeting of tne Granton 4-H Club Group I which will now be known as the “Converted Cooks” was held at the home of leader * MrS. Michael O’Shea. Shelly Egan presided and opened the meeting with the 4H Pledge, followed by the Roll Call, which was answered with an account of what each member ate for meals. Mrs. O’Shea then told the members how to label their pictures in their record books and discussed a party they would have on the sixth meeting. Diane Garrett and Cathy Cocquyt demon­ strated how to make a yogurt loaf, then Mrs. O’Shea showed the girls the different kinds of flour and read an article on the need of a good breakfast. Shelly Egan and Linda Giessen made energy squares then the girls paired up to make menus for a nourishing breakfast. After being shown the different ways to file by Mrs. O’Shea and ideas discussed with leader Mrs. Dennis Dennis, of what could served for a brunch, baking was sampled everyone. The third meeting of “Granton Grams” 4H Club “Essential Edibles” was held at the home of leader Mrs. Verne Jensen. Susan Noon, president, opened the meeting with the 4H pledge, followed with the roll call “My favorite breakfast”. Business items discussed were plans for attending the Ice Capades and the Sum­ mer 4H Club, “Outdoor Living”. Mrs. Jenson then demonstrated how to make ^jiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu ADAMS | Heating & Cooling | metric white sauce, followed by Dawn Jensen and Teresa McCarthy showing how to make potato cheese chowder. Both leaders discussed lunches with the girls and they sampled peanut butter and carrot ' spread and the chowder. Susan Noon closed with the 4H motto and announced the next meetingwouldtake at the home of leader Mrs. Jack Noon on February 24. Cancer Society meet The executive of the Lucan-Biddulph branch of the Canadian Cancer Society met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Al. Cocquyt. Further plans were made for the euchre on Friday, March 9 at St. Patrick’s School, Lucan. There will be free bus transportation from Granton and Lucan to the school and back; The bus will pick up passengers in front of the Scout Hall in Granton at 7 p.m. There will be door prizes as well as prizes for euchre St. be the by the the Job We'll Do lham ? By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. Jack Run­ dle, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brintnell, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. John Rodd, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. William Spence and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hartwick along with other members of the Kirkton- Woodham Snow Blazers club spent the weekend snow- mobiling in the Wiarton area. Mr. and Mrs. Reg McCur­ dy, Jason and Jeffrey returned home from a holi­ day in Florida where they visited in Lehigh Acres and spent a day at Disney World. and lunch will be provided. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Society’s campaign fund. Church news At the United Church, Rev. ■ Elwood Morden . conducted the Sunday morning wor­ ship, and continuing with his sermon series, on the Lord’s Prayer, spoke on the Second Petition “Thy Kingdom Come”. Extra music was provided by the Junior Choir. At St. Thomas Anglican Church Rev. Mary Mills was in charge of the service, and the Celebrant of the Sacrament of Holy Com­ munion, assisted by Miss Marion Herbert. Rev. Mills preached on the parable of the sower ex­ plaining, the results from the different places where the seeds were sown It is by God’s word that history unfolds, said Rev. Mills. God’s ways are slow, but very sure, we must hear the word of God with patience. Personals We are happy to report that Cecil Bowman is now home from hospital, and we wish him continued good health. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs. Kenneth Langford of Mr. & Mrs, Harold Hardie, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Riddell, Mr. & Mrs. Garfield Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Cook and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hayden have returned home after spen­ ding a vacation at Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Members of the Friendly Neighbors Club met at the Scout Hall on Wednesday afternoon to play euchre, shuffleboard and pool, also to enjoy a social time over refreshments. I book gives you a warm and comfortable feeling”, he advised. Traci Dixon, a grade 6 student from Parkhill West 'Williams took second place with an excellent speech on “The Whale”. She kept her audience listening intently as she began her speech, “In my youth I see murderers in our midst”. The tiny student kept the audiences attention throughout as she extolled the virtues of the whale and pleaded for its protection. Mary Ann Parkinson, a grade 8 McGillivray student, won third place. “Few people chop wood, carry pails of water, or walk miles to school these days”, she observed. “Every person should have a definite plan for physical fitness. It helps you live longer, look younger and feel better with less risk of heart attack”. The two top speakers from East Williams, Parkhill, West Williams, Sacred Heart and McGillivray competed for the honours. Other contestants included Bar­ bara Sheil of Parkhill, West Williams, Veronica Oiver and Susan Royackers of Sacred Heart, Catherine Lynn of ^McGillivray and I Kenton Otterbein of East > Williams, I While the judges were i deliberating, the junior East Williams choir under the direction of Miss L. Sinclair sang three numbers before all enjoyed refreshments served by the local Home and School Association, Judges for the contest were Frank Dolan, a professor at U.W.O. of the School of Library and Information Science and a member of the Toast Masters Club, Hank O’Shea, a consulting geologist and past president of the Toast Masters Club and former Reeve Aubrey McCallum dfEast Williams. ‘ Winners received copies of “Stoneboats and Lone Stars”, and all contestants received certificates verifying they had par­ ticipated in the event. The two topwinnerswillrepresent their respective schools in ' the Middlesex County Oratorical Contest at Medway High School on the 7th March. Couple mark anniversary By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR CREDITON EAST Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein who will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, February 27. Mr. and Mrs. Robert England and Robert Jr., Huron Park were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and family. Master Robert England Jr., Huron Park spent the week-end with his grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and girls. Miss Barb Preszcator and Brian Lovett, Goderich spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Preszcator and family. * RlffMee We've Moved Our Office we are now located at our Exeter shop Whatever the project, call on us for Ready-Mix Concrete • Heating Systems | of All Types | INSTALLED, MODERNIZED = and MAINTAINED | * • General Sheet Metal Work Letters and Small Parcels • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers C. A. McDOWELL LTD. 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Personals Guests visiting Saturday with Mrs. Hilda Morton were her niece Rosemary Pirfcombe and friend of Lon­ don. Other recent visitors with Mrs. Morton were her daughter Mrs. Ilene Picker­ ing and Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, all of London. Dvrit Push lt~ Sca-e-v-p It fl WITH A “TRAIL-AIR SCOOP” We have models for TRUCKS - TRAILERS CARS, ETC. • Increases fuel mileage • Improves cruising speed •Cuts Wind Resistance • Stabilizes Unit • Keeps front of trailer clean AVAILABLE AT EASTON WELDING CREDITON 234-6755 Replacement named for veteran Ed Starr Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Ken Lantz has announced the appointment of Arthur J. Peppin as director of the Agricultural and Hor­ ticultural Societies Branch. Mr. Peppin will also serve as secretary-manager of the International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show. Mr. Peppin, who graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College in 1941, joined the public relations department of the college in 1952, and became a member of the Information Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in 1964. Since 1969, Mr. Peppin has been associate director of the Agricultural and Hor­ ticultural Societies Branch where he also served as assistant secretary-manager to the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and treasurer of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. Mr. Peppin succeeds Starr who retired December, 1978, after thirty years with the ministry. Ed in NOW OPEN The dipper Unisex 319 Eastern Ave.,(Dow Subdivision) OPEN Tues, to Fri, 9 - 5 p.m. Thurs. Evenings and Saturdays PHONE NOW FOR APPOINTMENT Cold fails to halt play By JOY SCHEIFELE In spite of sub zero tem­ peratures the students from East Williams Public School had a number of colourful events to add to their school day memories earlier this month. The school held winter, carnival week in connection 1 with the winter carnival in ’ Quebec City. All students experienced the fun of a sleigh ride as groups were • piled into a sleigh and pulled by a tractor by Mr. Jack McLachlan iaround the im­ mediate vacinity. The sleigh was loaned by Mr. Gerald Campbell for the event. But it wasn’t all passive activity by any means. Parents and neighbours were invited to witness the toboggan races. Students were divided into teams. Each team pulled its fellow members on a toboggan across the finish line to the cheers on the onlookers. Snowshoes were borrowed from the school board and senior grades held snow shoe races. These proved more difficult than the students at first thought as they sud­ denly had to cope with “extra large size” feet! From the kindergarten up snow piling was the order of the day when Friday af­ ternoon a contest was held to see which team could make the biggest pile of snow. It was too cold for the snow to stick successfully for easy building up of piles, but enthusiasm was high. Throughout the week movies and lessons were given on our Canadian winters, but this one no doubt'is one that thechildren will long remember in spite of cold noses and freezing toes. 235-2009 Operated by Lynda Bower Continuing Education Clinton Campus Classes are now being held at the Clinton Campus of Conestoga College in the following subjects: Home Study (Mathematics & English) Bookkeeping - Basic to Advqntod . Bartending Techniques There is still room available in these classes. For further information and for registration, please telephone 482-3458 or visit our Clinton Campus at Vanastra Road, Clinton, Ontario between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday. 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