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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-01-30, Page 10Page 116 --The W. aan Advance -Times, Thursday, January 30, 1975Natural fires are the Howick Grapevine NEWSCLUB FOR SECOND TERM The second term Newsclub is composed of five people. They are: Editor, Gary Douglas; Co - Editor, Marlin Good; Reporters, Donna Forler, Tammy Brown, Michael Disley. We hope you will read our column from week to Week. Gary Douglas. 0-0-0 SECOND TERM ELECTIVES It is good to be back to Elec- tives again. This term Mrs. Stoll, a parent of this area, is giving us the chance to study ceramics, helped by Mr. Cober. Also, Miss Amos is teaching a Cooking Elec- tive instead of her usual Sports, as she sees a need for a supple- mentary Home Economics type course for Gr. 7 and 8 students. Mrs. Smith has formed a drama group in the Junior Elective which could be beneficial to the school. Everyone enjoys a play. All the other teachers are keep- ing the same Elective they had in Term 1. I believe this term's elec- t tive program will be very suc- cessful. Marlin Good. 0-0-0 WHITE ELEPHANT SALE The White Elephant Sale was held on Tuesday, December 10, at Howick Central School. The vast selection of goods that was on sale was sold in about 10 minutes. We made about $42.56. All this money will go toward Room 15's trip to Ottawa. Since this was such a good turnout we are planning to have another White Elephant Sale on Wednes- day December 18, 1974. Get there early! Mary Lou Clarke 0-0-0 TEACHER TREATS This year the teachers that wish tQ.. heat their students at Christmas time may, but it is not a law or`rule. The money to pay for these treats comes out of the teachers' pockets so if you re- ceive "h treat on Dec. 20 don't forget to say "Thank you". Gary Douglas 4-0-0 LIBRARY IS OPEN The Howick Central School has made available the library to the parents on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. It seems to be a worthwhile activity. However, I the mothers, fathers, and people don't seem to turn up. Why? Work too hard? Watch too much TV? Or do they not read the l Gazette? Come on, read the Gazette, come and enjoy the library, read the exciting mystery stories, the novels, or poetry if you enjoy it. Miss McKinnon is hoping for a better turn out in the future! Come on and enjoy the books. Donna Forler ---a—o PICTURE CONTEST "Remember! The Staff were young too!" At Howick Central School our Librarian, Miss Mc- Kinnon has a fantastic contest on, called "Name the Staff". Since the last week of school in Decem- ber, she has been nagging the entire staff for their most precious antiques, their baby pic- tures. So the Staff, all 27 of them hunted for their baby pictures through the holidays. The contest goes like this: 1. Prizes will be awarded to the persons who name the most staff members correctly. 2. Entries are 1 for .10 cents, 3 for 25 cents. 3. Entries are purchased from the librarian or her assistants. 4. First prize $3.00; Second prize $1.75; Third prize .75. The proceeds from this contest go to Room 13 and 15 for their trip to Ottawa. Come on Howick Central, get guessing! Michael Disley 0-4-0 MRS. SMITH RETURNS After many years of school teaching Mrs. Smith decided to quit last June..But at the be- ginning of the second term Rooth 18 lost Mr. Buck, so a new teacher was needed. In January back to the school came a familiar face, which is Mrs. Smith. We are all very pleased with her return and We hope she is glad to be back. Although we are glad to see Mrs. Smith back we were disappointed to see Mr. Buck leave and we will miss him very much. Tammy Brown 0-0-0 - VOLLEYBALL.. On Thursday, December 12, 1974 the girls' team from Grey Central travelled to Howick to take -on our girls' team. The final score was 6 to 1 for Howick. January 18, 1975, will be the late set for the volleyball tourna- ment at F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. On that date twelve girls and twelve boys from aur volleyball teams will go to �onpete against other schools for the F. 'E. Madill Cup. Murray Hays Rev. Hawthorn presides for St. Paul's annual The annual vestry meeting of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham was held Sunday even- ing in the parish hall with a good representation of the members present. Rev. T. K. Hawthorn opened the meeting with prayer and gave his report of the various changes within the parish during the year. He expressed his appreciation to all members of the parish for their support, both spiritual and financial. Mrs. D'Arcey presides for unit meeting FORDWICH — The evening unit of the United Church Women held its first meeting of the New Year in the church basement. President Mrs. Florence D'Aroey opened with a reading "Where Is God?", followed by a hymn. The roll call "New Year's Resolu- tions" waS answered by 12 members. Cards for shut ins were donated by members. Secretary Mrs. D. Harding read the minutes and gave the 1974 secretary's and treasurer's report indicating a very success- ful year. The afternoon unit is invited to attend the next meeting in Febru- ary. They will be entertained by the children's choir of Mid- western Regional Centre. The program committee was Mrs. Livermore, Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Harding. Mrs. Livermore gave a reading, "The Gift of Time" followed by the scripture and a hymn. Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Mann read passages in turn on ways in which to make one's life richer and fuller for the New Year with soloist Mrs. Livermore singing a stanza of "Another Year Is Dawning" after each reading. Mrs. Mann closed with prayer. Mrs. Livermore showed a film- strip entitled, "Heritage for the Future". Mrs. Jean Wilson and Mrs. Mary Graham were hofor lunch. He told the vestry that no one realizes the work involved for the people's and rector's wardens, Norman Cronkwright and Harry Brydges respectively and for Norman Rude, the treasurer. He spoke of the quiet work of many which\ makes the load easier for the entire parish. Mr. Hawthorn said, "The church is being challenged today as never before, both spiritually and financially, in an everchang- ing materialistic world, and St. Paul's has met this challenge and will continue to do so, with God's help." The wardens commended the vestry for a fine financial year with all commitments met, in spite of rising costs in practically every phase of church work. Terry Nethery presented the nominating committee's report which was accepted, with the following members elected to hold office for the year 1975: rector's warden, Harry Brydges; people's warden, Norman Cronk- wright ; board members, Mrs. John Hay, Harold King, Boris Milosevic, Steve Trapp, Norman Deyell, Elmer Walker, Alan" MacKay ; lay delegates to Synod, Douglas Richardson and Mrs. Don Farnell; substitutes, Gordon Co\vman and Don Farnell ; vestry clerk, Mrs. Edith Lockridge; envelope clerk (not a board member) , Robert Johnson; chairman of the 1975 nominating committee, James Beattie, together with the rector and the church wardens. Mr. Beattie, also audited the church books. Appreciation was expressed to many but in particular to William Austin for his many years as a board member and also as people's warden. Mr. Austin is retiring from the board this year. Mr. Hawthorn closed the meet- ing with prayer and the members of the ACW served lunch. burning issue Are all forest fires disasters, or blessings ire disguise? The disagreements, as.well as a few forest fires, are raging. Today people are more ,con- cerned than ever about conserv- ing their natural heritage, their dwindling forests and wildlife. But some ecologists also feel that what happens naturally may have benefits, that man should not intervene. All last summer and fall, a forest fire burned unchecked in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. By mid-October, 3500 acres were charred, and the flames were still on the move. The fire was triggered not by a carelessly - tossed cigarette but by a bolt of lightning. That made the differ- ence. The Park Service, in a dramatic turnabout of its fire- fighting Smokey the Bear policy, decided to let the fire burn. The decision caused an uproar. According to the Park Service, "natural" fires can be helpful to growth, by eliminating deadwood and underbrush, and making way for whole new crops of young bushes and trees. Years ago if na- tural fires had been allowed to sweep through the Sequoia Na- tional Park, the redwoods would not face their present menace, says Bruce Kilgore of • the Park Service. Natural fires would have burned down the young fir trees that hover under the redwoods. Now a human -caused or natural fire will destroy the redwoods be- cause the tops of the firs touch the redwoods' lowest branches. Some citizen groups protested the new approach, labelling it the "scorched earth policy". Equally strong objections were made about the billowing black clouds of air pollution. Your Christmas Seal Associa- tion affilate does not have a policy about "natural" forest fires. But they have plenty of ideas to help fight air pollution. See them about becoming a.pollu- tion-fighter. It's a matter of life and breath. BOTTLES AS FAR as the eye can see from the Scout bottle drive lay stacked and waiting in the town hall basement. Fordwich Personal Notes Mrs. Harvey Bride of Don Mills was a Friday guest with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig. Tom Moore of Thessalon was a visitor for several days last week with his brother, Earl Moore. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mc- Cormick of Georgetown called at the same home. Scott Clarkson spent a couple of days last week in Ottawa. Earl Cober is holidaying in Ignorance isn't always bliss! Knowing the symptoms of heart attack and stroke could save your life or that of a friend. Ask your Ontario Heart Foundation for ion. "THIS ONE'S MINE/' Heather Douglas shows her mother. Florida with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie D'Arcey were entertained on Saturday evening at the Four Aces in Clif- ford, by their family. The oc- casion was their 36th wedding anniversary. Miss Ann Miller of Fergus and Miss Chris Wright of Elora visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Barry D'Arcey. Miss Connie Hutchison of Owen Sound spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hutchison. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gibson of Listowel visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williamson. Saturday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Browne were Mrs. Marian Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. Hector Browne, the occa- sion being the latter's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Martin. and Mr. and. Mrs. Lyle Simmons left Sunday from Toronto Inter- national Airport for a week's Gorrie Mrs. John Strong spent the weekend with Mrs. Watson Brown, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mann and family of Heathcote spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Mann. Mr: and Mrs. William Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King and Mr. and Mrs. William Thornton were among those on the bus trip, sponsored by the. Hdron County Beef Improvement Association. They visited Kentucky, Georgia and Florida. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Alec Smith of St. Marys for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. William Austin, Matthew and Peter of Till- sonburg visited Sunday with Mrs. William Austin Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregor Roy of Sudbury spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel. holiday in Florida. Mrs. Roy Simmons is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wildfang in Mississauga. Terry Tudan of Guelph spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tudan. Mrs. Stuart Rowley was able to return home after being confined several days to the K -W Hospital, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Lenwood Edgar of Mount Forest were Sunday visitors with Mr. and. Mrs. Elmer Williamson. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Don King were Miss Pat King of St. Jacobs and Mark Brunarski of Hamilton. • Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglas and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McClement in Listowel. • G. -H. 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