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Call Steve 1-800-964-354.4. • It's Affordable • It's Fast • It's Easy • One Bill Does It All • Northern Ontario $76 • Eastern Ontario $138 • Western Ontario $130 • Central Ontario $134 • All Ontario $390 • National Packages Available • Call this paper for details! THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1998. PAGE 23. Cabaret nets $15,500 to enrich education The Perth Foundation for the Enrichment of Education's fourth annual Dinner Cabaret and Auction held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Church Restaurant, Stratford was a success. A total of $15,500 was raised at the event from ticket sales and the live and silent auctions. The evening began with a dinner. Throughout the meal, guests were bidding on 60 silent auction items, which were drawn-in random batches at timed intervals. As dessert was served auctioneer Steve Rae began the live auction. While the assistance of actor Stephen Russell they presented and auctioned a class set of Stratford Festival Theatre tickets, a collection of Loreena McKennit CDs and video, a large muppet- style puppet, a computer, gold Maple Leaf Hockey tickets, a framed signed Stratford Festival poster, and a beautiful black Tahitian pearl for custom design. Hot items were signed books from author Alice Munro of Clinton and photographer Richard Bain of Stratford. The most unique item was a Canadian Flag flown in the Peace Tower, Ottawa, donated by John Richardson MP. Following the dinner and live Huron Perth Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society (WMS) held two special events during the summer and fall. In Avonton church a rally was enjoyed by 88 members represent- ing 15 churches. Each member brought a fresh flower and several lovely bouquets were arranged. Plants were donated and a sale held to help the WMS objective. Audrey Stovel, a gardener, gave a very interesting and informative presentation of herbs and spices with examples and scriptural references. Herbs are plants with medicinal properties. Guest speakers were Bob and Margaret Blowes who spoke about their time in Barbados. They described the schools, food, drug use and products grown there. Members from Cromarty presented a skit "St. Peter look at me". Courtesy remarks were given by Barb Ejg, In Monkton Presbyterian Church a conference was attended by 58 members. The theme was "Give thanks for harvest". Call to worship and prayer was given by Shirley Aitcl ,on. Words of Welcome to Monkton were received from Rev. Connie Birmingham, curricu- lum/student services coordinator brought the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board up to speed on what is new in special educa- tion. After telling trustees about the enviable position of the board with regards to the quality of the special education program, Director of Edbcation Gactan Blanchette, thanked Birmingham and the staff for their excellent leadership. Partial leaves of absence were granted to Lori Parsons, January to auction, a cabaret of entertainment was hosted by Russell. Singers Barbara Dunn Prosser, accompanied by Marc McNamara, Pamela Gerrand and Laura Burton, provided beautiful music from opera, contemporary composers and their own compositions. David Prosser delighted the audience with poetry while Russell prefaced his introductions with jokes and anecdotes. The Foundation acknowledges the support of many local businesses and school board suppliers for their donation of auction items and funds in support of the event. The profit from this event will support the Arts-based programs, Shakespeare-On-Wheels, for students in Avon Maitland District School Board. The foundation is currently running a Grade 8 program and plans to offer programs for Grade 1 and for senior students in the spring. These programs are Arts techniques to help students explore the world around them and to learn more about themselves and their peers. During the program they are able to learn team-work, conflict resolution, and presentation skills as well as enhancing their creativity and ability to focus. Lynne Nichol. Erin Crisfield introduced two study books for the next year. Literature Secretary Bev Nichol gave a report of books on display and introduced some new volumes. A Thanksgiving reading and prayer opened the evening program. Special music was enjoyed when Sarah Hood sang two lovely solos / Know He Watches Me and We Plough the Fields and Scatter. President Pat White introduced the guest speakers Annette Vickers and Barb Hurren. They presented pictures of work done by Presbyterians aiding Nicaraguans and described living and educational conditions there. They told of a feeding centre project for 150 children on Fridays. There is need of sewing material, zippers, buttons and machines. They are linked with Mission Ventures and share buildings and equipment there. They drew attention to the loonie and toonie bins and provided them for distribution. Evening vespers were conducted by St. Andrews PCW members, Bernice Richards, Lois Kipfer and Jean Isbister. June 30 and Jeannette Grocnestege, unpaid, September to Aug. 31, 2001. Tim Murphy was hired as a teacher beginning Feb. 3. Authority was given to senior administration to hire four full-time education assistants. The board renewed its insurance with Frank Cowan Company Lim- ited for 1999 at a cost of $53,025. Approval was given to revised revenue and expenses of $30,013,182 for the 1998-99 school year. bituaries AUDREY JANNET EDGAR Audrey Edgar of RR4, Wingham passed away at London Health Sci- ences Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998. She was 70. Born in Osborne Twp., the for- mer Audrey Hunkin was the beloved wife of Harvey Edgar. She was the dear mother of Don Edgar of RR4, Wingham and Joanne and Richard Cortes and their children Amanda and Nicholas of Tavis- tock. She was the dear daughter of Elizabeth Hunkin and sister of Betty and Tim Kennedy, all of Teeswater. She was the sister-in- law of Irlma Edgar of Wingham, Helen and Lewis Stonehouse of Belgrave and Maitland and Mary Edgar of Petrolia. Mrs. Edgar was predeceased by her father Nelson Hunkin and by a granddaughter Nicole Cones. A member of Bluevale United Church, Mrs. Edgar enjoyed involving herself in churchwork. was fond of playing cards and knitting. Visitation was at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service was held at Blucvale United Church on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. James Murray officiated. Pallbearers were Niel, Murray and Dean Edgar and Rick, Bevin and Tracey Kennedy. Carrying flo- ral tributes were Amanda and Nicholas Cortes. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery, Turnbeny Twp. Memorial donations to Bluevale United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appre- ciated as expressions of sympathy. CHARLES K. LAKE Charles Lake of Atwood, beloved husband of the former Joyce Thornton, passed away at his resi- dence on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 in his 74th year. He was the dear father of Car- olyn and Barry Heinmiller of Palmerston, Marie and Ray Baerg of Baden, Gail and Scott Pearson of Delaware, Linda and David Bal- lantyne of New Hamburg and Susie and Chad Gross of Millbank. Also left to mourn his passing arc 13 grandchildren and one great-grand- daughter. Mr. Lake was predeceased by his parents Leslie Lake and the former Elinor Engler, one son in infancy and one grandson, Adam. Visitation was at Peebles Funeral Home, Atwood, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was held Saturday at Atwood Unit- ed Church at 11 a.m. Cremation followed. Burial at Elma Centre Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry Hein- miller, Ray Baerg, Scott Pearson, David Ballantyne, Chad Gross and David Smith. BEATRICE ADELINE YOUNG Mrs. Beatrice Adeline Young passed away at Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton, Dec. 4, at the age of 104. Born in Hay Twp., March 23, 1894, she was the daughter of James Mose and Annie Elizabeth Hayter. She was employed as a nurse at Henry Ford Hospital. Mrs. Young was predeceased by her first husband, Francis Perdue andber second husband, James Young. She was the dear mother of Grace Evans of Clinton, loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Young was predeceased by one son, Everett Perdue; one broth- er, Tom Mose; one sister, Ethel Houston; one son-in-law, Stuart Evans and two daughter-in-laws, Isabelle McAlpine and Blanche McLean. Visitation was held on Dec. 7 with the funeral following at 2 p.m. at Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., Clinton. Rev. Nicholas Van- dermey of St. Andrew's Presbyteri- an Church officiated. Flowerbearers were Lori Merrier and Jacqui Reiger. Pallbearers were Br-ran Evans, Gary Evans, Scott Consitt, Steven Taylor, Larry Perdue and David Perdue. Interment was at Bayficld Ceme- tery. Memorial donations to the chari- ty of one's choice would be appre- ciated as expressions of sympathy. Presbytery meets summer, autumn Separate board grants leaves