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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-11-07, Page 2Page 2—The Wingham Advance -Times, Nov. 7, 1984 Separate school boar votes to Ieavesch�� ' is open By Wilma Oke Stratford's separate schools will stay as they are — for the present at least. By a close vote of 7-6 last Monday night in Stratford, the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board made the decision not to consolidate its five Strat- ford elementary schools to three. The board considered the proposal to close at a special meeting after its Board Accommodation Review Committee made the recom- mendation following a study on_ declining enrolments. The two sdihools proposed to be closed were St. Joseph's School with an enrolment of 114 and Immaculate Conception with an enrolment of 134 students. A community accommoda- tion committee formerly had recommended to the board that only Immaculate Con- ception be closed. The large crowd of about 200 gave standing ovation to Tours Marg Burkhart SENIORS' CELEBRATION NOV. 18 - 20 Enjoy 3 exciting days in Toronto, featuring accommodation at the Royal York Hotel, entertainment featuring "UP WITH- PEOPLE" and "BRENDA LEE" Many interesting sights to see including Casa Loma - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - NIAGARA DEC. 1 & 2 Millions of Christmas lights on both sides of the border. Entertain- ment featuring Jim Na- bors, also a Hawaiian Christmas, Luau, star- ring Polynesian enter- ' tainers direct from the islands. FRANKENMUTH DEC. 8-10 If ever you wanted to experience the true meaning of Christmas, this is it...The Christ- mas Concert at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Free time to , explore this Bavarian Community. PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN DEC. 24, 2S & 26 If you are alone for Christmas, why not join us on this Special Christmas Tour. Many Christmas activities in a quaint New England style town, plus the warmth of a family operated hotel. Details on all above tours available from: ,Ceisure Z'ours enc Box 54, Hanover 364-4458 DENTURE WEARERS Did you know that it is im- portant to have your dentures examined regularly? Your mouth is one of the most im- portant areas of your body, but often the most neglected when dentures are worn Im- properly fitting or neglected dentures can cause severe health problems The lack of public •information regarding dentures is alarming and often leads to problems and unnecessary expense. Your• local denture therapist (den' turlst) is a professional specializing in the construc- tion, repair and modification of dentures and provides this service directly to the public. If you have problems with your present dentures or think of getting new ones, see your local denture therapist, consultation is usually free. You will find denture therapists (den• turists) listed in the yellow pages. This information is supplied through the Den- turist Association of Ontario and your Local therapist • four speakers who were against the closures. Rev. James Williams asked if Catholic education in Ontario is solely dependent upon the dictates of the Ministry of Education. He advised the trustees they were elected to the board to serve the ratepayers, in- cluding Stratford, and to ensure the students are receiving a truly Catholic education. Ron Cook, Father Sharp and Trustee Ronald Marcy, all of Stratford, spoke of the importance of the'neigh- borhood school. Mr. Cook said just as the church and the school form an integral part of the small urban and rural community life, the neighborhood school in the city provides the necessary link between the people, their church and their God. In a city of 27,000, the link to the church never has been stronger, he said. He urged the continuance of keeping St. Joseph's School open, as did Mr. Marcy so there are schools in the four quadrants of the city. One of the reasons to consolidate the schools was to give the three schools adequate core facilities, but Mr. Marcy stated that 'the parents wanted Kin- dergarten to Grade Bin their schools with auditoriums and gymnasiums, but not if it meant giving up their neigh- borhood schools. When the talking was over the board held a vote. Six trustees voted in favor of consolidation: William Kinahan of Lucknow, Vin- cent McInnes of Wingham, Louis Maloney of Dublin, Michael Moriarity of Bayfield, Ray Durand of Exeter and Ernest Van- derschott of St. Marys. The trustees who were intent upon keeping their neighborhood schools were: Mr. Marcy, Arthur Haid of RR 4, Listowel, Gerald Groothius of Seaforth, Tim McDonnell of Gadshill, John Devlin of Stratford, Michael Ryan of Ailsa Craig and Ray VanVliet of St. Marys. With the board's vote, the crowd rose to its feet, cheering and shouting. Following the meeting, when the press asked, William Eckert what the next step would be, he replied it was 'over and closed unless some trustee brings in a motion to open it up again. Mr. Eckert is director of education. Seniors' Day Centre News By Pam Williams We have a new full-time "employee" at the centre, picked up when we attended the Older Adults' Centres' Association conference recently in London. He has grey, white and black feathers, eats plenty of bird- seed and is commonly known as a budgie. This feathered friend has not got a name as yet, but this is the week everyone will decide upon a permanent name. Our Hallowe'en dance last week was quite successful and a lot of fun. Thanks go to the band, "Gord's Olde Tyme Music" and to Mrs. King's class from the Wingham Public School for showing off its great costumes. ' A thankyou also is ex- tended to the senior citizens' clubs anti L,allendar Nursing Home and' everyone who participated in the program. The winner of the best - costume prize was Frank Dunn of Brussels and Jack Mor,tlock of Wroxeter cer- tainly had the funniest costume. A date to keep in mind next month is our annual craft and bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 1. Baking and craft donations will be ap- preciated for this fund- raising sale. Our annual fund-raising appeal now is underway. We are a registered charitable organization and we will acknowledge all con- tributions with a receipt for income-tax purposes. The day centre continues to provide social and recreational programs for senior citizens in Huron and Bruce counties. Thenext foot clinics are to be held Nov. 13 and. Nov. 29. Call 357-1440 if you plan to attend. A reminder to all board members: the next monthly meeting will be held Mon- day, Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Please plan to attend. A thought for this week is: "Boredom and loneliness are more crippling than any virus." Come to the centre and help alleviate this condition ! General meeting has prayer theme FORDWICH — The gener- al meeting of the United Church Women was held in the Sunday School room. The theme was "Prayer" and those in charge, Mrs. Clare Harris and Mrs. Cecil Wil- son, had as their worship centre a Bible, cross and candle. The ladies opened the meeting with a poem on prayer and read several scripture passages which included messages on prayer. They told the group that prayer is an admission of faith and hope. Prayer is believing, "I can't, but God can". A poem was read and the ladies were told, "We have to pray before we can have one answered.' A meditation on prayer was followed by.a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. President Mrs. Elmer Harding thanked the worship committee and conducted the business. It was reported that the fowl supper had been very successful. Mr. Marzec reported that all is in readiness to plant trees at the church. The members voted to give donations to the Huron County Children's Bureau, the Fred Victor Mission, Seeds for Zaire, Alma College and over -and - above gifts to the Mission and to local church funds. Tilley also voted to send a couple of people to Five Oaks or the Toc Alpha conference. Following nominations and reports from com- mittees, Mr. Marzec closed the meeting with prayer. WHO'S THE WITCH?—Julie McGrath and .Wendy Finley joined in the challenge of trying to figure out the identity of the mysterious witch who had dropped in for the Brownies' Hallowe'en party at the United church last week. Eventually Amy Currie succeeded in unmasking the visitor as her mom, Debbie. Wingham United Church - y 'i ') a r r,C .. • ^lY t A, v mar s 1±1 s nr rr rsa In spite of heavy rain, a goodly number of people turned out for the morning service at the Wingham United Church, to join in the 121st anniversary ob- servance.. Guest speaker for the occasion was Rev. William Bell, a retired minister now living at West Lorne, west of London. Mr. Bell served the Trinity United Church in Listowel from 1969-79, corresponding to many of the years that Rev. Rea Grant, minister .of the Wingham congregation, was minister of the Calvary pastoral charge in Listowel. Mr. Bell, who was ac- companied by his wife Jean for the weekend, spoke on the subject, "When Your Children Ask, 'What Mean These Stones'?" He review ed highlights and low points of the history of the Christian church, raising concerns about several present trends. He concluded that Christians must be ready with a solid answer when questioned about their faith. During the morning ser- vice, the senior choir, con- ducted by organist and choirmaster Hap Swatridge, sang "The Lord's My Shepherd" (Brother James' Air), and the junior choir;`-' conducted by Brenda Schedler and accompanied by Winona Thompson, sang two numbers, "I Would Sing To My King" and "I Just Keep Trusting My Lord". In the evening, the church auditorium and gallery accomodated members of the congregation and many visitors as they responded to the vocal selections, ac- companied by tape and piano, piano instrumentals, hymns and choruses, presented and led by Rev. Larry Marshall of Shallow Lake. Mr. Marshall told the audience that he had been "in show business" as a professional musician for several years until he felt God called him to the MRS, GEORGE BROWN Gorriersonal Notes 1 Mr. and Mrs. William Smjh visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack MacElvanney of London. The Howick Legion and its ladies' auxiliary attended the Presbyterian Church service on Sunday morning with Rev. J. Patterson in charge. William Smith and Chester Edgar of RR 2, Wroxeter, attended a cattle sale at Veteran, Alberta, and returned home last Thurs- day. A numbe* of senior DEN TIRE THERAPY .CLINIC 665®7616 RR 1, NEUSTADT or 1-800-265-1415 Toll Free Horst Feige D.T. Between Neustadt and Ayton citizens attended the Hallowe'en party in Wingham last Wednesday. Please note the games night is Nov. 27 and not Nov. 20. Mrs. Gordon Edgar is a patient in -the Wingham and District Hospital. Mrs. Velma Jacques left Monday by plane to return to her home in Summerland, B.C., after visiting relatives in the area. Mrs. Clifford Brown visited last Wednesday with Mrs. Ann Ritchie at Huronview. Mrs. L. Gallagher of Listowel and Mrs. Robert Cathers of North Bay visited Mr. and Mrs. William Wright on Sunday. Mrs. John Strong, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Currie of RR 3, Wingham, went to Dor- chester on Sunday and at- tended the baptism of Ashley Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian•Courtis, in the Dorchester United Church. Mrs. Stanley Grainger of London and Mrs. Mervyn Grainger of Exeter visited Sunday With Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Giles of Whitby spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson. Mrs. Hal Copeland of Erin and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson Jr. of Kit- chener also visited at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown attended the open house at Calvary United Church, Listowel, Sunday on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lucas' 50th wedding anniversary. They also visited Mrs. William Doig and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Brown: WINGHAM 357-2320 ministry. Apart fram the work involved in being pastor of the Shallow Lake United Church, Mr. Marshall shares his talent widely with other churches and Christian -"organizations. In addition to enjoying and being inspired by Mr. Marshall's singing, everyone warmed to the humor and subtle teaching which he worked into the evening. After " the service, many attended a social time in the Sunday School room, prepared by the United Church Women. As an additional feature of the day, the minister of the congregation had prepared a guide for an historic tour with numbered landmarks to help trace the origins and development of the church. During the Sunday School session, members of the confirmation class took a bus trip around the course, courtesy of Bob Stuart. This year marks the centennial of the union of Methodist churches in Canada, when four branches, three of which were present in Wingham, came together. 4 LUTHER DIES Martin Luther, founder of Lutheranism, died on Feb. 18, 1546, at the age of 62 years. VIETNAM INVADED Chinese troops, backed by air power, invaded Vietnam along their common border on Feb. 17, 1979. WINGHAM FRUIT MARKET Case of 24x 10 oz. cans Coca-Cola. Diet Coke or A & W Root ear 5.99 Aylmer Fancy 48 oz tin Tomato Juice .99 Post 400 gr. Bran Flakes .89 Campbell's 10 oz. tin Chicken Noodle Soup 2/.85 Schneider's 500 gr. Kent Side Bacon 2.29 Schneider's 175 gr. pkg. Chopped Cooked Ham 1.39 Schneider's 375 gr. Muffin Rounds 1.79 Size 48's Pink Grapefruit 4/1.00 Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday till 9:00 p.m. Phone 357-2240. We Deliver. topro •. ,11, . t`•..I If1'jfi (A - f' • 'i Jri�l� Church Directory THE SALVATION ARMY Edward St., Wingham Sunday, Nov. 11 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. • Family Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Salvation Meeting Everyone Welcome ,Monday, N9v,.ti,12 B:OO p fn: • Honte Lague WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH 217 Minnie St. Sunday, Nov. 11 9:45 a.m. • Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship . Remembrance Day Minister: Rev. J. Rea Grant B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Hap Swatridge Telephone: Church - 357-2961 Manse - 357-1072 WiRgban1 Peitecoatal Cburcb 359 Centre Street, Church 357-1340 - Res. 357-2865 Pastor: Rev. Douglas V. Whitelaw B.A. SUN., NOV. 11, 1984 10:00 a.m. =Sunday School 1 1 :00 a.m, - Morning Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Family Service St.. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE Remembrance Day SUNDAY NOV. 11 Church Parade Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion Air Cadets Nursery and Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - St, Paul's Evening Guild - Mon. Nov. 12, 8 p.m. The place to have a great time! All the time! Sunday Smorgasbord Salad Bar • Fried Chicken • Roast Beef • rbecued Ribs • Ocean Perch • Turkey • Ham • and more $7.95 Children under 6 Free 6 yr. • 12 yr. 54.95 Reservations Encouraged Book Your Reservations Early for -Christmas Parties in our Pine Room Special group prices available. Phone for more information Special Happy Hour In our lounge every Wednesday & Thursday Evenings five till closing Watch for our International a Is carte menu coming soon Christmas Smorgasbord December 25 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Make reservations early Blue Barn Restaurant & Motel Highway 23 N. Lisiowel 291-1580