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Times-Advocate, 1982-02-24, Page 7District girls seek • farm title Twenty-two bright and attractive young ladies representing agricultural organizations and women's institutes in 10 south-western Ontario counties are com- peting for the title of 1982 Farm Show Princess. The contestants, ages 17 to 21, are being judged on their interest and participation in farm organizations, their personality and general knowledge: The competition takes place at . the fairgrounds on Friday, February 26, and last year's winner, Mary Peterson of Komoka, will turn over the crown to her successor during the evening program on the opening day of the Farm Show, Tuesday, March 2. The successful contestant will receive a set of luggage and a silver tray, and silver rose bowls will be awarded to the. three runners-up. The contestants are: Janice Auckland, .19, St. Thomas, sponsored by Payne's Mills Women's Institute; Christine Craig, 17, St. Marys, sponsored by Thorndale Junior Farmers; Brenda Crisp, 18, London, sponsored by Crumlin Women's Institute; Kim Cross, "17, Glencoe, spon- sored by Model Women's Institute; Brenda Doan, 19, Thorndale, sponsored by Prospect Hill Women's Institute; Ann Garrett, 21, Granton,. sponsored by Granton Women's Institute; Susan Hodgins. 17, Lucan, sponsored by Lucan Women's Institute; Karen Kennedy, 17, Ilderton, sponsored by Ilderton Junior Farmers. Carolynn Lankin, 17, Lucan, sponsored by Clandeboye Women's Institute; Kelly MacGregor, 19, Putnam, sponsored by Putnam United Church Women; Anne McLachlan, 17, Parkhill, sponsored by Beechwood Womeri's Institute; Diane McLean, 20, Wingham, -sponsored by Seaforth Junior_ Farmers; Karen McMichael, 17, Wroxeter, sponsored by Howick JuniorFarmers; Karhy Patterson, 18, Ker - wood, sponsored by Kerwood Women's Institute; Marg Pavkeje, i ; Centralia, sponsored by South Huron Junior Farmers; Karen Peterson, 19, Komoka, sponsored by South Lobo Women's Institute. Marg Pym, 18, Centralia, sponsored by Elimville Women's Institute; Nancy Roelands, 20, Parkhill, sponsored by Cloverdale Women's Institute; Betty van Geleuken, 20, Ilderton, sponsored by Edgewood Junior Farmers; Nancy Van Vlasselaer, 18, Springfield, sponsored by Harrietsville Women's Institute and Barbara Ann Wiley, 19, Mt. Brydges, sponsored by Mt. Brydges Women's Institute. The Farm Show runs from March 2 to 5 at the Western Fair Grounds, London. To remove a 'damaged resilient floor tile it must be softened' as well as the un- derlying cement. Lay 'a damp rag over- it and set a hot iron on the rag. When the tile is sufficiently warm, it can be pried up with a putty knife. 'Z .r X14;'i►. �.,�y-.�f. • • BUY PIANO WiTH GRANT — Members of the residents' association of the Bluev. 'ter R••st Hnm and Apartments purchas- ed a new piano for the dining room with part of a 57,000 New Horizon's grant O'her s,rnnt mon"v will be used to purchase a new P -A system a popcorn machine, a stereo tape player and o video tope player Shown ores (cented from left) J.K. Cor- nish, director; Oriole Harvey, assistant secretory; Morthp Miller director• (standing) 'r"retn.v tre,%i,rer Cliff Alexander and. vice president Lloyd Morgan. Will .sponsor farm princess Granton WI told of industry By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON - The Granton W.I. met at the home of Mrs. Elmer Summers on February 16. The meeting was preceded by a dessert lunch, served by conveners Mrs. H.Hodgins and Mrs. E. Morden assisted by the hostess. Mrs. C. Lewis presided and opened the meeting. It was decided to have the program before the business. Following the sing- ing of a few songs in keeping" with a Valentine theme, Mrs. Hodgins enlarged on the Motto which was 'Don't leave until spring,. what you can do in the fall". The program topic was "Canadian Industries". Mrs. HLgins described a visit to th W ti to Cider mill in Imbed', also read -an arti cl containing a story about Nora Cowton of Grand Valley who called shearing sheep at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto a labour of love. Mrs. Hodgins also explain- ed how baby carrots were grown and how popular they were as a vegetable. Mrs. Morden described the stain - ,ed glass industry run by the Edwards family of London and remarked that glass originated in Egypt 4000 years ago, and also talked. about Venetian . and Ruby glass. Other industry men- tioned was "Yarns of Trallee" in Listowel, where wool is manufactured and knitting and crochet taught. Both ladies contributed some useful household hints, such as mending china with evaporated milk, putting sugar in the vase with cut flowers to make them last longer. substituting carrots for pumpkin in a pie. Mrs. Morden told the members that a 12 sided penny will soon be minted, and asphalt with the addition of rubber was being used for paving, also that the Granton Scouts have planned a paper drive For the spring. Mrs. Hodgins concluded the program with some capsules of Wisdom. The roll call was answered by naming a Canadian product that was exported. Business discussed and taken care of was; the spon- soring of Anne Garrett as a candidate for the Farm Show Princess, choosing a delegate Mrs. John Scott for the Officers Conference, a decision to assist with the phone list for the Blood Donors Clinic at Lucan April 8. Plans were made to have the annual St. Patrick's pot luck supper and euchre at the Mason's Hall at 7 p.m. March 16.. all W.I. members will have tickets to sell. Three buses have been chartered by the North Middlesex W.I. for the Flower Show in Toronto. April 22. Mrs. Don Roloson District President reported on the directors meeting and said that a skit in connection with the souvenir cook book for the plowing match, will be put on at the district annual meeting. The cook books are going so well that Granton W.F. has ordered another hundred copies. Church news At the Granton United Church the Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the worship, and continuing with his series of sermons on Faith. took the theme "When Faith is Hard". There are moments in life when faith is hard to hold on- to, such as death, disappoint- Shaklee: Good nutrition made easy. Its simple. Proper nutrition helps you look and feel your best. Start your day with the combination of our Multivitamin and Multimineral supplement — Vita -Lea and Shaklee Protein Supplement, a delicious, wholesome protein source. Let Shaklee Nutritional Products become part of every healthy day. 4,ci'I en,lPnt 0,ctr dxrtor For An Appointment Call Don or Doris Wilson Shaklee Authorized Distributor 235-0922 Exeter Pleasing You Pleases Us ment," rejection, suffering, world poverty, wars and tragic accidents. If this is God's world why is it in such a mess? asked the minister. To keep our faith we need to know what to do. 1. Continue to serve others who may have greater problems than ours, which - will make ours seem easier to cope with, it is like the man who complained because he had no shoes, then he met a man who had no feet. 2. As we serve others and share their burdens sometimes our problems disappear. 3. To keep the faith when we have problems the church is the place to bring them, the church is people helping people. At St. Thomas Anglican Church the Rev. Greg Smith 1 -I conducted the service of morning prayer and was the Celebrant of the Holy Eucharist. The first lesson was read by Ken Hoare and the second by Betty Ann Herbert.\ The sermon was taken from the Gospel of St. Mark and referred to the Healing of the Paralytic. Following the ,service an hour of fellowship was en- joyed in the church hall over refreshments. Personals A wish for a speedy recovery is extended to Mrs. Alvin Carson, who was taken to St. Mary3 Mem hospital on Saturday suffering from a heart attack. Members of the Grantgn Scouts. Cub, . and Beavers, attended a Church parade and service at Bryanston United Church on Sunday, February_21. si• si• Ell I♦ GB toil MB In OUI1TRY CLIPPERS 11 UNISEX HAIRSTYLING Custom Perms Wash 'n' Cuts Hi Lights Braiding -_..... , Beard Trims Tints Hennas `. 1 _ Ear Piercing . 237-3.778 Mt.carmei opgi TUN.41IID.411. 9-6 THURS. MI 9 SAT. rill 3" tib tillsomesoweis Top Ontario quilt is from district 8 Many delegates from Huron and Perth attended the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention in Toronto, February 16 and 17. It was termed as a super conven- tion with a friendly at- mosphere. Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Agriculture and Food, made his first public appearance before an agricultural gathering since his appointment announcing some changes in the grant structure. Guest speaker Wednesday morning was Duncan. Allan, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food. Tile coloured photographic competition followed with Mitchell Agricultural Socie- ty winning Reserve Cham- pion in Class A and B fairs while Exeter Agricultural Society brought home Reserve Champion in Class C fairs. Exeter also won third prize for their display on convention floor adver- tising their 1982 Fair Theme "Focus on Wool." Afternoon sessions includ- ed topics as "Don't let the future shock you" as well as panels"Fairs as I see them" and a special wax display and demonstration of silk flowers. Evening programme in- cluded a talent programme and the introduction of 104 .Fair Queens attending the convention. Dolores Shap - ton, of Exeter,lady represen- tative had the honour of be- ing one of the three Queen Hostesses. Thursday noon concluded with Bruce Murray of St. Marys as guest speaker and Mrs. Alex Drummond, Monkton, winning the Best of Show Quilt m the Canada Packers competition with 96 points. Her quilt was called "Beautiful Canada" which was her own design. Scoring points for quilt judging in Ontario is Design 20, Colour 15, Material 15, Workmanship 50 totalling 100 points. Mrs. Drummond, Monkton, won $700, for her quilt. while Mitchell Agricultural Society won $100 for the home society where the quilt first won Clandeboye folk home Area residents that have returned from holidays, are Cliff and Dorothy Rollings who enjoyed two weeks in sunny Barbados, Jim and Hazel Cunningham who spent an enjoyable sixteen days on a Texas Coast bus tour with Music Man Tours and Arnold and Lucille Blake in sunny Acapulco for 10 days. The congregation of St. James Anglican. church en- joyed a pancake supper and social time of cards, Tues- day evening. , Gerald Lynn and son Gerry took in the Edmonton - Detroit hockey game Sunday at Detroit and saw the famous Wayne Gretsky play. Birthday greetings and hest wishes are extended to Wilfred Cunningham who will reach his 92nd birthday February 27. Wilfred is now a resident of Craigholme Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig and is feeling well enough to enjoy a game of euchre with fellow residents. Art and .Jean Hodgins, ac- companied by Sanford Reid, Ailsa Craig attended the banquet and awards night for Western Fair Raceway held at the Paddock Lounge Saturday night. Mr. Reid received the award for Chief Scram. who was named "horse of the Year." Specials Abound during TROPIC DAYS Feb. 13-28 Exotic Foods in our Gal. Restaurant Draw for a free week -end at Wheels Inn • Ask about our daily program during tropic days Swain Green Houses corner Hwy 3 & 76 at the heart of Eagle Phone 768-1116 J:76 • Times -Advocate, Febru 24, 1982 Pet.? Mr. Bee says: • Checkout these Great Buys Peanut Chocolate Butter ' Chunks Macaroons, Chocolat. Bars Peppermint Patties 1 Ib. 259 Crumbs numbs & Pieces 269 Ib. ' Natural (no salt) Smooth, Crunchy 49 Ib.. 328 Kg. Dark Semi -Sweet Chocolate Chips Ib. 24S Bran 21b. •396 Sultana Raisins & Dates Ib.' 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