The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-06-27, Page 10•r..
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SCHOLASTIC, CITIZENSHIP WINNERS—Top winners of scholastic and citizenship awards for
Grade 8 at. East Wawanosh Public School this year are: back, Bev Buchanan, most -it iproved; Cheryl
Campbell, industrial arts; Jennifer Elson, family studies; Trina Leishman, citizenship; front, Trisha
Taylor, girls' proficiency, math, history, English; Michael Colley, boys' proficiency, science, French
and Natascha Muscheid, geography award.
Higgins family reunion
held at Blyth Park
The 1989 Higgins Family
Reunion was held at the Blyth park
on June 18 with 64 in attendance.
The sports were under the direc-
tion of Muriel and Ross King, Mari-
lyn and Debbie Penner and Carol
Lassaline. Jack and Doreen Marks,
Chester and Wilda Higgins, and
Don and Eileen Higgins were in
charge of lunch.
The president, Ken Shortreed;
welcomed everyone following a
moment of silence for those who
have passed away. Don Higgins
then said grace.
A short business meeting fol-
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lowed lunch and the 1988 minutes
were read and the financial report
given by Lynda Fitch, secretary -
treasurer.
The oldest gentleman present
was Gordon Higgins and Dorothy
Higgins was the oldest lady pre-
sent. The youngest person was
Jonathon King, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael King.
Officers from 1990 include: presi-
dent, Earl Fitch; first vice president,
Jerry Higgins; second vice, Bill Hig-
gins; secretary -treasurer, Wilma
Higgins; invitations, Margaret Hig-
gins, Alvin Higgins, Judy and
Isabel Shortreed;, lunch, Jack and
Ruth King, Lloyd and Helen War-
wick, Jack and Bernice Higgins,
Don. and Eileen Higgins and sports,
Carmen Farrier, Kathleen King and
Karrin Marks.
ARRIVE WITH GAS
Heading for a remote spot this
summer? Try to arrive with at least
a half tank of gas in your car. Then
you'll be prepared in case of a mid-
dle -of -the -night emergency trip to a
hospital or first-aid station.
EWPS GRADE 8 BANQUET -.-The Women s Institute Hall in Belgrave was the scene of a banquet
last Thursday evening for East Wawanosh Public School Grade 8 students. They are: back, Tim
Coultes, Mike Golley, Mark Robinson, Chris Jamieson, Rick Wattam, Rob Johnston, Brad Robinson,
Kyle Moran; front, Anita Massey, Trina Leishman, Janette Ward, Trisha Taylor, Bev Buchanan, Jen-
nifer Elston, Cheryl Campbell and Natascha Muscheid.
.. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne. Farnsworth Mir., ask Mrs. tool
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•7i�Yh;Mr, Mrs. and r G..o - ke. "i::'Ardey and _Allan
Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd' Faustattendr Ford ch United Cburch n
ed the 40th anniversary celebration day.
of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mcllroy at Mrs. Rick Nay, Ashl
Palmerston on Sunday; also the of Ellerhouse, . _»S..
are
25th anniversary celebration of Mr. the home of Mr. and..,
and Mrs. Bill Norris of Palmerston, Mr. and Mrs y�
y etercol
held at Kurtzville on Sunday. RR 1, Listowel, visited T ,es i
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Crump and the home of Mrs. Cecil Grainge P
Andrea of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. The Ferguson, and Bur Iii
Joe Simmons of Sarnia; Mr, and lies held their picnic on S
Mrs. Jim Freiburger of Walkerton Bruce Haven Camp, Cavi& Town-
were. Sunday visitors at the home of ship, with 40 in attendance;
Mrs.. Joe Simmons. Mr. and
Mrs. Everett Sparling of Coderich
Marilyn Mann of Clinton 'spent also attended.
the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Sympathy is extended to Mrs.
Sheldon Mann.
4A,
Les Howes and Archie Steuernol in
Mr, and Mrs. Ian Howes and the passing of their brother, John
Marcie Howes of Ottawa, and Steuernol.
Mandy Howes, Waterloo, spent the Mrs. W. A. Henderson and Mrs.
weekend with Mrs. Cecil Grainger. James Smith of Lucknow visited
Mrs.. Laurine Wright of RR 1, Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin
Clifford and Mrs. Helene Haskins Mundell..
were recent visitors with Mrs: Ethel Rev Jeff Hawkins received into
Dennis. the Gorrie United Church by bap -
Mr and Mrs. Bruce Campbell, ,ism Beth -Ann Maine Lee, d auh.
Christopher, Richard and Derek of
Waterloo spent the weekend with ter of Mr. and' Mrs. Rat�ph :lee At
the Sunday morning service. at 11
a.m.
Knox WMS member;
plant church flower beds
GORRIE—Before their June
meeting, the ladies of Knox Presby-
terian Church "planted annual flow-
ers in the flower bedsat the church.
When they later gathered in the
church, Mrs. Glenn Underwood
conducted a worship service, read-
ing a poem entitled "Today",fol-
lowed by a hymn. The meditation,
"New Every Morning'", was based
on Lamentations, chapter three,
with a concluding poem, "Touch
Gorrie ladies
attend showers
GORRIE–Mrs. Alvin Grainger
entertained Saturday afternoon at a
miscellaneous shower in honor of
her niece, Mandy Howes of Water-
loo, a bride -elect. Mandy is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ian
Howes of Ottawa.
Contests were enjoyed. Relatives
attending were from London, Lis-
towel, Waterloo, Kitchener, Baden,
Tavistock, Wingham, Bluevale,
Ottawa and the Corrie area.
Also on Saturday, Mrs. Shannon
Hopper of Kitchener was hostess
for a miscellaneous shower held in
honor of Julie,Stewart, bride-to-be,
in "'the . Gorrie United Church.
Approximately 30 relatives attend-
ed.
Mrs. N. Skelton
hosts Institute
BLUEVALE—The Women's Insti-
tute held its June meeting at the
home of Mrs. Norman Skelton. A
delicious potluck luncheon was
enjoyed by all. A nature walk along
the Maitland River followed, with
plants and shrubs being identified
and observed.
A short business meeting fol-
lowed, with the president, Mrs.
Wendell. Stamper and Mrs. Charles
Mathers reporting on the leader-
ship workshop held at Belwood.
Meetings will commence again
on Sept. 13.
IMPROVING YOUR ODDS
AGAINST
CANADA'S #1 KILLER.
God's Earth" Mrs-. Underwood led
in prayer and ail : joined to 'sing
"How Great Thou Art".
Mrs. David- Lockie .presented the
topic on "Women in :Poverty". She
quoted =many shocking -statistics
and used the story of Ruth gleanin
in the fields of Boaz to illustrate the
plight of poor widows in Bible
times. Readings about the .problis
of women in poverty were read by
Mrs. Underwood, housing;: -:Mrs.
Alvin Mundell, inadequate income;
Mrs. John. Campbell, inadequate
pension and Mrs. Harvey Adams, tl
supplementation. A discussion fol-
lowed on ways to address these
problems,
A hymn was sung and Mrs. Gor-
don Moir closed the meeting with a
poem, "Too Busy" by Walter Hunt-
ley and prayer. All adjourned to the
vestry for a time of fellowship and
lunch provided by Mrs. Moir and
Mrs. James Robinson.
Rainbow Club
remembers
former member
A moment of silence was
observed in memory of a long-time
valued member, Mrs. Hester Brad-
burn, when the Mary Hastings
Rainbow Club held its June meet-
ing. The committee in charge was
composed of Eva Carr, Ardyss
Johnston and Ada Pearce.
Progressive euchre provided the
entertainment. The winners were
Cindy Clark, Mary Austin and
Olive Jamieson. First Vice-president
Flora Beaton presided in the
absence of the president.
Refreshments were served and a
social time enjoyed. The next rnet
Ing will be Wednesday, July 5, at 8
p.m. Members are asked to please
note the change of date.
TAPED DIRECTIONS
If you plan to drive in strange
territory, consider taking along a
tape recorder and blank tape, sug-
gests the Ontario Safety Council. If
you have to ask directions, get the
recorder into action and put the
instructions on tape. Then play it
back as you proceed on yaw way.
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