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Clinton News-Record, 1984-09-05, Page 7Howberry Horse, one of seven teams competing in the first Huron County 4-11 Reach for the Top Contest, took top honours and now goes on to meet teams from across the province for the provincial •:. title. Here, team members Rodney Van Egmond, Sandra Shelley, Shona Rae and Linda Merkely await their next question during the opening round, (Photo by James Friel) Auburn Huron Chapel holds Bible school Bible School The Auburn Huron Chapel held its annual Kids Klub Bible School last week with a clos- ing program last Friday evening. Mrs. Lynn Smith was the director of the school and was chairman for the program. She welcomed all the :parents and friends and introduced the theme of the Klub - "Knowing Christ". The opening hymn, How .Great Thou Art, was sung with Mrs. Eunice Emke • as organist, followed by prayer by Douglas Smith. Mrs. Marilyn Campbell's pre-school class presented. a motion song with her helpers, Mrs. Shannon McClinchey. Mrs. Doris Rodges, Mrs. Marla Hussey, Mrs. Cindy Fenton and. James Campbell. The pupils were Misty Campbell', Ginny Rodges,.,Carol Rodges, Matthew Morrisson, Theresa Smith, Andrea Lawlor, Michelle Clark, .Wesley Huizinga, Bonnie Ferguson, Wayne Fenton, Leah Sherwood, Amelia Emke, Sherry Baan, Zeb Irving, Becky' Morrison, Floyd Wright, Ashley Sherwood, Nathan Ir- ving, Catherine Renon, Paul Korstanje, Craig Empey, Greg Blok, Danny Chamney .anddtodneyiireland; , Mrs. Debora, Lawlor. was leader of. the primary class and was assisted by Mrs. Doran•Rolston, Teri Irving and Crystal Irv- ing. The class sang a motionsong, I Got Peace Like a River. The class members were Jason Baan, Robbie Campbell, Steve Campbell, Shane. Webster, Michael Bakker, Janice Thiesson, Wanda Emke, Manuel H :sey, Eugene Fenton, Jackie Smith, Terry -Lynn Korstanje, Pam Morrison, April Gross, Stephen Youngblut, Rhonda Gibbons, Lori Rodges, Laurel Campbell and Scott Lobb. Mrs. Mavis Morrison was leader of the Grade 3 and 4 pupils and her helper was Mrs. Brenda Huizinga. The pupils were Kimberley Baan, Pauline Huizinga, Michael 'Smith, Jason Vella, Steven Bakelaar, Heidi Sherwood, Jodi Webster, Georgie Wright; Sarah Wright, Jason Clark, Susan Dobie, Ruth Ann Bakker, Clarissa Redford, Micah Hussey, Marc Bricker; Alison Chamney and Wesley Snell. Mrs. Linda Sherwood had the in- termediate class and they sang the hymn, The Lord's My Shepherd. The students were Matthew Hussey, Jeff Nesbit, Cathy Nesbit, Dwight Caldwell, Dean Caldwell, Ian An- drews, Karen Plunkett, Christy Bricker, Karen Bakker and Melinda Hussey. Visitors were Judy Elliott, Chris Carter and Erin Lobb. The offering was received by Douglas Smith and Seth Emke. The singing was led by Mrs. Pam Thiesson and she showed a missionary film, The Mysterious Cabin. • The Reverend Dave Thiesson thanked all who had assisted with the Kids Klub which 75 children from the surrounding communi- ty attended. All were then invited to the Sun- day school room where they viewed the crafts which the children had made during the week. Social News Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weston of Toronto spent the holiday weekend with her mother,. Mrs. Mary Rollinson and her brother, Mur- ray Rollinson. Mrs. Vivian Pentland of North Bay visited last Saturday with Mrs. Eleanor, Bradnock, Mrs. Elva Straughan and Mr. and Mrs. Torn ' Jardin. Greg and Richard Haggitt of Exeter visited on the weekend with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haggitt. Marilyn Archambault and Mrs. Leonard Archambault attended the leaders' training school last Thursday evening at Centralia College for the 4-H computer class for girls and boys 12 to 21 years of age. Marilyn plans to have the first.meeting on September 10, so if 'you wouldlie to take' this 'projedt, please call the leaders so they may get more books if necessary. The Auburn Horticultural Society will. hold its September meeting on September 10 at 8 p.m. in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. A guest speaker will be pre- sent from -Denomme's Flower shop in Goderich to demonstrate flower arranging and speak on the forcing of fall flower bulbs. The roll call is to be answered by each .one bringing a miniature• bouquet of flowers. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Daer attended. funeral services for Mr. Daer's half- brother, Lenny Harding of Calgary, at Georgetown lastFriday. Mrs: Audrey Guindon.of Hull; Quebec,' visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor. Mrs. Nell Handy of Goderich and Mrs. Gertrude Park of Dungannon visited recent lywith Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland spent last weekend with Mrs. Tom Johnston and Laura Phillips. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. James 1-1.' Wood of Montreal, Mr: and Mrs. Bill Wood and son David of Brampton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Denys aand family of Kippen and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lapp and family of Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Archambault, Lori, Brian and Michael of Barrie, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Parker, Sarah and Amy of Competition 4-H project CLINTON — "What does hay without a smell tell you? On what finger do you wear a thimble for quilting?" These are a couple of the questions 'fired at contestants during the first 4-11 Reach for the Top contest held in Clinton, August 28. Seven of the eight tentative teams competed and the Howberry Horse team was the even- tual winner following the elimination rounds: The Blyth-Belgrave Beef Club was runner-up. Members of the victorious -team included Rowney Van Egmond, Shona Rae, Linda Merkley and Sandra Shelley. They go on to represent the area in the provincial cham- pionships held in Durham on October 19 - 21. The Reach for the .Top contest was a pro- ject of Lisa Thompson, a member of the 4-H Youth Council. She felt the competition was successful.• "We had a really good turnout and everyone enjoyed themselves. I think it went really well," she said. The second place team, Blyth-Belgrave, consisted of Pau! Coutes, Steven Coutes Chris Michie and Robert Gordon. Village of BIph . BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS and HURON PIONEERS TNRESNERS REUNION PARADE Saturday, September 8th, 1984 at 11:30 a.m. Anyone who wishes to enter floats contact: L.B. WALSH - Clerk Treasurer Village of Blyth P.C. Box 239 Blyth, Ontario NOMI 1H0 Phone: 523-4545 Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Archam- bault and Beckie of R.R. 1, Auburn visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ar- chambault and Marilyn. 'All grandchildren stayed the week for a visit. All boys in the Auburn and Blyth com- munities between the ages of 5 to 14 years of age wanting to join up with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts, please have your parents or guar- dians register you on Thursday, Septeffiber 6 at 7 p.m. at the. Blyth Public School. All parents of the three age groups of boys are asked to attend so that leaders can inform them and explain the responsibilities of parent, leaders and group committees. It is urgent that all interested citizens and parents attend this meeting to support the Boy Scout movementin the Auburn' and Blyth area. Barbara Empey of Black Diamond, Alberta is visiting her mother, Mrs. Tina' Empey and other relatives this week. Church News Mr. Gary Shuttleworthspoke on the theme, . "Dedicated to What?" at Knox United Church last Sunday:. Mrs. Gordon Gross was organist and accbmpanied the soloist, Mrs. Bonnie. Armour of Waterloo when she sang the solo, "Little Childen" • Mrs. Ken Ramsay and Mrs. Teade'lakker were supervisors of junior congregation and the ushers were Peter Verbeek and Murray Rollinson. . Visitors. from Holland and Chatham were present at the service and it was announced' • that inter -denominational Sunday school would commence next Sunday at 10 a.m. !'9 maw SE E By Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse • BE yE - Four enthusiastic Belgrave 441 Members took parf in the newly org nixed Reach for the Top competition NM* Chalon on August 20. Thefuursore had very close and exiting tches They defeated the Huron Poultry Club,, advancing to the finals, The local 4- H'ers lest out In the last game. The group .includes Paul Coultes, Steven Coulter, Robert Gordon and Chris Michie. They belong to at least two 4-11 clubs in the community. WMS meeting The WMS held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Jack McBurney on August 27. Mrs. Joe Dunbar presided, Mrs. Mac Scott read scripture and Mrs. Garner Nicholson read' thte 04011, ivy 1Pakei led m pr .ver and airs. dapoem• sa MeB irney hadthetl cand told how one church,, Malvern, Presbyterian . in Scarboroughset a goal thattlteirworshipbe meaningful, joyful, iinelluiing all persons and' in keeping with the reformed tradition. The Brussels group invited the WMS to a meeting on September 7 for their 104th anniversary. The President and Secretary are to attend an officer's meeting at Ashfield Church on September 24. The Fall Rally will be held. in Teeswater on October 22. People you know A family picnic was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson and Sheila on August 26. ' la se attending we 1 . and Mrs, Lloyd Anderson► Chris and Tan; Mr, and Mrs. Mian Shaw and Mr. and Mrs Geoff Vlgliante,all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Les Shale' and Pamela of Belgraye; Brian Deitner ,of .Brussels; Richard Anderson of . Goderich:•,, Catherine Jean of Hamilton; Mr.and Mrs Rob Roy of Lakefield and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ball and Matthew of Hanover. Matthew Bail stayed for a few days holidays. with ;his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson• Dr. and Mrs. Donald Whitfield and Jenny of Sault Ste. Marie spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. They were guests at the wedding of Paula Strong and Alex Irwin. Saturday afternoon in, 'the Wingham United Church. Duff's United to celebrate 119th year By Betty McCall WALTON - Worship resumed on Sunday at Duff's United followed the summer recess with the Rev. D.L. Howlett of the Western Ontario District of the Canadian Bi ble Society in the pulpit. Mr. Howlett is from P.E.I. now living in London. The Rev. Charles A. Swan was speaking at the 85th Anniversary of St. David's United Church, N.B. on Sunday, he will be back for worship here next Sunday. Sunday, September 16 Guest Speaker for the 119th Anniversary of Duff's will be the Rev. Al Johnston. The United Church Women will meet for their new season this Wednesday evening at the church with Church in Society the topic. Walton 2 in charge of devotions. Greeters Sunday morning were Don and Marilyn McDonald. Organist was Mrs. Elva Wilber, Neil McGavin, Bill Coults and Doug Fraser received the offering. - A few of the U.C.W. ladies helped serve a hot meal to 125 people Saturday night prior to the Blyth Festival Show. About people Recent Sunday visitorswith Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether and John were, Mrs: Annie Playford, Kingston; Miss Yvonne McPher- PEACHES *Apples • Plums •Pears • Frozen Cherries • Frozen Blueberries. • Frozen Raspberries • Grapes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ROCK GLEN FRUIT FARMS LTD: Arkona Ont. 828-3644 ***************.*************** * * * * * * / Tuesday Sept. 18, 1984, 10 AM to 5 PM *. 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Isabelle Shortreed spent a few days last week with her daughter, Louis Smith and family at their cottage at Point Clark. Michael Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Jones has left for his studies at Conestoga College, Kitf henPr Final wheat payment Mr. and Mrs. Joe Steffler and John have arrived home from a trip to Australia where they visited with the formers brother, Clem Steffler and his family at Casterton, Australia. He has been on a teaching ex- change there for one year and will return to Canada in December. The Stefflers went sightseeing through the country, reporting their weather is much warmer than here for their 'winter season about the 50 degrees and warmer further on to the south. Ontario wheat producers will soon receive the final payment on their 1983 crop sales. The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board announced plans to make the pay- ment following receipt • of the board's audited statements on August 21, 1984, at a meeting held in Chatham. Board chairman, Robert Holmes of R.R.2 St. Pauls, said the payment will amount to $7.37 per tonne on all wheat sold by pro- ducers during the .1983 crop year which covers the period July 1, 1983 through June BLYTH Christian .Reformed • Church "Guest Minister" Service io a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. 30, 1984. He said plans are being made to have the payment made by the board during the week of September 10, to about 10,500 pro- ducers, covering the second largest crop sold through the board at 749,000 tonne. The record was set in 1977 when. producers delivered 854,000 tonne to the board. Holmes advised that all stocks of the 1983 • crop have sold with 2$7,000 tonne sold , domestically and 461,000 tonne being ex- ported by the board. REGISTRATION Blyth Brownies and Guides Thursday, September 13 at4pm Blyth Public School PLACE: Blyth Arena - Upper Level MARG BORTHWI K'& CO. 0 "TRIM 'n' DANCE" .0 "TRIM -A -SIZE" REGISTR4!J91NCE.. 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All by "Crabtree and Evelyn" The Saga Gifts & Handicrafts 140 Queen St. North Blyth, Ontario 523-4331 MIori'dsy • Saturday -- 9 am • 6:30 aturday9am•6:3d pm During Slyth Festival