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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-11-07, Page 10Page 10—The Wingham Advance -Times, Nov. 7, 1984 THE CANADETTE COtOR GUARD parades down the floor of the Madill gym under the watchful eye of Dave Crothers during a practice session. Canadette leader Patti Robertson explained that Mr. Crothers and his daughter Joyce Gaunt have been working with the nine -member color guard this year, trying^to introduce more variation into their routines. Calling on his own experience from the army, Mr. Crothers put Christine idzik, Tiffany Marr, Monica Jenkins, Tonya Stainton, Brenda Gaunt, Jana Gaunt, Nancy Walton, Carolyn Netter - field and Jane Martin through a parade -square drill. r- MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Notes from Fordwich Mrs. Doug Wildfang of Mississauga spent a couple of days last week with her mother, Mrs. Nellie Sim- mons. - Mrs. Myrtle Wallace of Listowel spent a few days r. an. iters. Wellington Hargrave. ' Mrs. Bruce Sother companied Mrs. Bill W ° of Palmerston to London Z' Thursday when they visited with Wendy Weber in University Hospital. The • Fordwich Anglican Church Women held a very successful bake sale, bazaar and tea. They thank everyone who patronized the event. Mrs. Glenn Johnston moved her household effects last week to the home for- merly owned .by her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglas. The Douglases moved to the Johnston 'farm on Highway 87. Friends here extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. . Don Koenig of• Listowel, formerly of Fordwich, in the death last week of the for- mer's mother in Hanover. Mrs. Elgin Muirhead and little son returned to their home in Calgary, Alberta, last week after visiting the .past ten days with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wagler. Rev. William Gray and Mrs. Gray, with a number of young people from Fordwich and Gorrie, attended the Regional Fall youth Rally from November 2 to 4. Sunday service was taken by Canon Orrance Laramie of. Sewers family has get-together at Wingham home On Saturday, November 3, all members of the family of the late Harry and Mayme (McKinnon)' Sewers gather- ed at the home of•George and Reta (Sewers) Drehmann, Summit Drive, Wingham. Special music was provided by the former Sewers Trio, Jim, Russell and Bob, later joined by their sister, Marjorie. Many will remember them being on CKN'X and the barn dance programs of a few years ago. This was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Honored guests were two aunts, Mrs. Pheme (McKin- non) Law, and her daughter Hilda of London, and Mrs. Florence (Archie) McKin- non of Culross. Other guests were Miss Romelda Taylor, aged 93, Mrs. Vera Marsh and Mrs. Ethel Aitchison. 'Family members came from Chatham, Barrie, Minesing, Orangeville, New- market, Seaforth, Teeswa- ter, Listowel, Walkerton, Goderich and Wingham. Port Elgin, who was ac- companied by Mrs. Laramie. Remembrance Day ser- vice will be held in Trinity Anglican Church, Fordwich, on Sunday at 9:45 a.m., when the Howick Legion members and Ladies' Auxiliary will be in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Nixon ,spent the weekend in Oshawa and were guests Saturday at the wedding of Douglas Hart and Marsha Wilson in Kingsview United Church, and the reception that followed in St. George's Ukrainian Hall. s Mr, • and . Mrs. Bill Haverfield spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn in Orillia. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wray and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carswell visited with Miss Doris Ward at her home in Brantford on Saturday. Mrs. Barry D'Arcey, Jeff and Jason, accompanied Mrs. Freida D'Arcey. to Kitchener on Saturday. The King family held a gathering in the Harriston Legion Hall on Sunday. Those from here attending were Mr. and Mrs. Don King, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brunarski and family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter King, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Baylor and family and Mr. and Mrs. Randy King and boys. About 60 were in attendance. Barry D'Arcey ac- companied several Listowel - area men on a hunting trip to the Dorset area. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gibson on the occasion of their 40th wed- ding anniversary. They were entertained by their family on Sunday at their home. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Skeoch of Goderich, Margaret and Hughes Armstrong, Listo- wel, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hotchkiss and girls, Palmer- ston,. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibson, Cambridge, Mr. and Mrs. Stan McCrae, Listowel, Miss Barb Templeman, Gor- rie, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gib- son, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gib- son, Mr. and Mrs. Blake Gib- son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carswell and Mrs. Inez Gib- son. Meeting scheduled for. Watershed Plan The ' Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is in the final stages of com- pleting its Watershed 'Plan. This plan will provide the authority with general guidelines for the next 20 years. • The past problems . of flooding, erosion, water quality;' reforestation, and a lack:.of local ,recreation facilities all had their impact. on the authority's Watershed Plan. In recent years, erosion, of valuable farm land, the loss .of costly nutrients to streams and continuing floodplain prob- lems have helped the MVCA determine priorities for the future. The Watershed Plan focuses on six management areas that deal with the natural resources of water, ''land and people under thele headings: flood control, ero- sion control, recreation, wa- terfront management and community relations. The authority needs public t and for this reason is hol . ' g public open houses on the following dates: Nov. 12 at the Listowel Town Hall from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 13. at the Brussels Legion Hall from 1 to 5 p.m.; Nov. 14 at the Wingham Town Hall from 1 to 5 p.m.; and Nov. 15 at McKay Hall, Goderich, 1 to. 5 p.m. The watershed planner will be ,on hand to discuss -concerns and' ' answer questions. For further in- fprrnation, please contact Ian Deslauriers, at the MVCA headquarters, Box 127, Wroxeter, or phone 335- .3557. THE GRADE 1-2 CLASS from the Wingham Public School, led by teacher Mrs. King, attended the Hallowe'en party last Wednesday afternoon at the Armouries. Costumed students Jenny Deslauriers, Jenni Kerr and Jeannine Elston took in all the festivities at the day centre party. Brownie corner The second Wingham Brownie Pack's Hallowe'en costume party was a huge success. Singing Owl, Mrs. Scheller, taught the girls two new songs, told an en- . tertaining Hallowe'en story and then distributed treats to all. An 'unexpected visitor, a friendly ghost, came to join in the fun. Thanks to Patti Reid, a Wingham Guider, who helped with the haunted house and played , a game with the Brownies. The Brownies each made a felt owl and decorated bags with Hallowe'en cutouts, which were filled with popcorn to take home. Thank you to Mrs: Gibbons and Mrs. Whiteley for the pop- corn and drinks. ' - Thanks also to those who have ordered cheese. Parents are asked to please return the Brownie health forms. Erin Whiteley received her Cook's Badge on Oct. 25. Lisa Alexander was the flag bearer and Erin Skinn was the Fairy Queen. Midgets shut out Port Elgin squad The Wingham Lions Midgets faced a tough Port Elgin team last Thursday evening at the local arena, but managed to skate away with a 3-0 victory. The only goal of the first period was scored by Wingham's Jason Goodall, set up by Murray Houghton. The other two Wingham goals were scored in the second period. The first came from the stick of Jeff Walden, assisted by Shawn Fryfogle, and Bill Cameron netted the period's second marker, assisted by Bill Haines. There was no scoring in the third period as John Tweddle saved the shutout 'by making some sensational saves for Wingham. Wingham opened the 1984- 85 season Monday in Mitchell and is at home this Thursday evening against Clinton at 7:30 p.m. Throne Speech promises change, economic growth In its first major an- nouncement to the Canadian people since its election, the federal Progressive Con- servative government has promised reconciliation, renewal and economic growth. During the Speech from the Throne read Monday by Governor General Jeanne Sauve, the government said Canadians can look ahead to a revitalized country, with the government working with the people through consultation and consensus. The majority of the speech was geared toward reviving the economy and stimulating employment and trade through better relations with business, labor the provinces and the United States. The key to economic sections of the speech in- cluded removing impedi- ments to growth, encourag- ing investment, revitalizing the key area of agriculture and encouraging risk-taking by private enterprise. However the Throne Speech is only the first step on an agenda leading to an economic summit and budget early - next year. 'Finance Minister Michael Wilson has promised to present an economic statement Nov. 8 and to meet afterward with provincial finance ministers to work on improving the economy and the federal deficit. Other highlights of the speech included: — amendments to the Criminal Code, including sections on divorce, drunk driving; sentencing and protection of the public.; —economic equality for women; —a task force on child care; and, — review of the Canada Pension Plan. As well, the government promised to work towards improving the situation of war veterans. The government also stressed that Canada will continue to play a peace - Duplicate bridge play The weekly session was held last Thursday evening in' the fire hall. Mary Mathers and Kay Forgie tied with Wilf French and Harley Crawford for first, Mary Lloyd and Omar HaselgroVe were third, and Jean Whitby and Winona Elliott were fourth. keeping role in NATO, working to defend demo- cracy and to end the threat of nuclear war. It challenged Canadians to work together to meet the challenges of these economic times and.tq help the country achieve its maximum poten- tial. Lodge installation held at Brussels BRUSSELS — An open meeting for members, families and friends of Western Star Lodge No. 149 IOOF was held in the Lodge hall on the evening of Oct. 25. The installation of officers was conducted by D.U. Grand Master Bruce Bayley of Saugeen District and his installing team from his home Lodge at Hanover. The opening was con- ducted by D.D. Grand Master Cliff Bray who, along with his staff, recently had journeyed to an installation at Hanover. The following officers were installed: PNG, Dave Miller; NG, Jack McCut- cheon; VG, Ross Nichol; RSNG, Mel McCutcheon; LSNG, Cliff Bray; RSVG, Glenn James; LSVG, Bill Stephenson; warden, Robert Richmond; conductor, Allan McCall; color bearer, Lorne Dale; inside guard, John McCutcheon; outside guard, Ron Cardiff; SS, Rae Craw- ford; secretary, Gordon Ste- phenson; financial secre- tary, Doug Hemingway; and treasurer, David McCut- cheon. Jack McCutcheon thanked the installing staff and Mr. Miller thanked the retiring officers for all their help throughout a memorable year. Approximately 100 at- tended the meeting with representatives present from most Lodges in District 8. A special traveling gavel was presented to Jack McCutcheon. It was made by an Oddfellow and originated in Florida. It is to be passed on to another Lodge within one month. 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