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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-08-29, Page 14IL CORNERSTONE LAYING—A ceremony to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone at the new Sacred Heart Church in Wingham was held Sunday at the church site. Bishop John Michael Sherlock of the London Diocese placed mortar on the cornerstone. Cr. orrie Notes s : 4,3 4pirfA Bruce Hayden of RR 1, Norwich, visited his mother, Mrs. Edith Hay- den, on Thursday. Mrs. Dawn Pilgrim of Grafton visited several days with her moth- er, Mrs. Ruth Barrie and other rela- tives. Ella and Tom Potts of Listowel entertained their family at a turkey dinner on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Jean Edgar attended. Mrs. Alma Hetherington and Mrs. Betty Graber, Chris, Curtis and Philip of Brussels, visited a couple of weeks with Jim and Beth Hether- ington of Hullsville. Cliff and Ann Hetherington, Meghan and Alec of Edmonton, also visited at the same home. Wilmer and Marion Ross of Cam- bridge visited Saturday with Mrs. Irving Toner. Mrs. Tom McPherson of Teeswater and Mrs. Peter Harri- son of Harriston also visited at the same home. Mrs. Lois Siefert of Cambridge visited Wednesday with Mrs. Shel- don Mann. Bill and Marilyn Carswell, Kendra, Stacey and Andrea of St. Clements, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Max Bell and also vis- ited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Car- swell of Fordwich. Kendra, Stacey and Andrea remained for a few hol- NEW BREED?—Two orphaned kittens found on the side of the road in Wingham found an adoptive mother in "Gidget," a french poodle belonging to June Edgar. According to Mrs. Edgar, Gidget had lost a puppy just two days before the kittens showed up, and was happy to take over the role of mother. johnstons celebrate 100 years About 40 friends and neighbors showed up for a party Sunday to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Johnston farm in Grey Town- ship, and the 60th birthday of its owner, John Johnston of Spruce Haven Farms, R.R. 2, Bluevale Balloons and streamers decorated the farm for the occasion, and guests enjoyed an afternoon of socializing followed by dinner. John Johnston has lived on this farm since he was a child, and remained on the farm after his mar- riage. He and his wife Leona have two children, Karen and Kevin. Both attended Sunday's celebra- tion. Guests came from Shelburne, Dorchester, Denfield, Ripley, Blyth, Brussels, Wingham, Woodstock and several other places. We all think we are exceptional; and are surprised to find ourselves criticized just like anyone else. Comtesse Diane idays with Mr. and Mrs. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cowan and Tiffany of Tiverton visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Keil. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell have returned from Thunder Bay where they attended the United Senior Citizens of Ontario convention held at Lakehead University. More than 500 attended, including five bus- loads from Southern Ontario. They enjoyed a circle tour of Lake Supe- rior. Mr. and. Mrs. Bill Bushnell and Mrs. Judy Marshall of Mississauga visited Miss Margaret Dane, Mrs. Lorne Walker and Mrs. Alex Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Beecroft of Barrie attended the Beecroft family picnic in Listowel park and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Hamilton recently. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham, Meaghan and Laura of Listowel, visited Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham , on Sunday. Mrs. Edith Hayden visited Satur- day at the home of her niece, Mrs. Colleen Schwindt of Clinton. David VanderLinden of London, who has been holidaying with his grandmother, ,Mrs. Edith Noble. Ken Noble retb _ home with his derL`inden, on • ay evening Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pyke visit- ed over the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hall of RR 2, Burford. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Faust spent a week at church camp at Stayner recently. A number attended the Blyth the- atre presentation of "The Right One". BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS Effective August 28 to September 10, 1989 Liquid Paper Correction Fluid .99 '50m1. Lepage's Mucilage .59 Prestonia pkg. of 10. Sheet Protectors ......... 1.59 By Berol Scribby Pens .99 Hilroy 5/8" Pressboard Binders ... 1.19 Hilroy Ruled or Plain 200 Sheet Refills .......... _ 1.49 Hilroy 2" Vinyl Ilinders ...... ®... 2.99 Hihoy . 1" Vinyl Binders 1.49' Alberto 300 aril: European Shampoo or Conditioner or 300. int Non -Aerosol. Hairspray ®. Noxzema 120 rrtl, plus 100 mi. bonus Skin Cleanser .„ essede,' 80 tablets Rolaids Low Sodium ntacid • Noxzema 200 rill. Aerosol Antiper pira : , , .. .ir P'A 1', 1t1 r M &1Z"iN� IQ`s is the son 'of 1 rs.` leis" of Tillsonburg, fortaerly,pf tb •,, F i h area: Mrs. Carl Stewart q nde>hwent major surgery last week in Stratford General Hospital, Friends wish her a speedy recovery to good health. Congratulations to Warren and Jackie Fines on t1tt occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. A social evening was held in their honor on Friday evening, Aug. 25, at the Howick Community Centre. Mr. and Mrs. Os Harris of Noble - ton spent last weekend with Mrs. Jean Clarkson. On Monday, they all were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Seip and family at Exeter. Mr. and Mrs,. Elmer Miller, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bentley of Cranbrook, spent last weekend at the former's trailer at Conestoga Camp, Conestoga Lake. Congratulations to Harold and Fern Pollock on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Open House was held Saturday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Ford- wich United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stennett of Emporia, Kansas, visited for several days with Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Sangster. Mrs. Lois Siefert of Cambridge spent a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kennedy. Mrs. Dorothy McElwain returned Thursday to her home in Grimsby.. after spending a few days with Minnie McElwain, John McElwain and Mrs. Annie Pittendreigh. On Sunday, they all visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tremble at Orangeville where a family get- together was enjoyed. On Wednes- day they visited with John Inglis and Ellen Zufelt who are residents at Hanover Versa Care. Don and Helen Ganner of Palmerston spent last weekend with Gary and Sharon Sothern at their trailer here. Mr.'and Mrs. Lorne Kelley and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kelley and family attended the Kelley family picnic on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kelley, Elora. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kennedy have returned home after attending the USCO convention at Thunder Bay. Eight seniors from Zone 33 attend- ed and were among the five bus- loads from Southern Ontario who were in attendance. Mrs. Marilyn Potts entertained for at, shower at her home in honor of her nephew, Kevin Armstrong and his bride-to-be, Pamela Kauf- �nl t" they thanked Pa away 1 everyone. The *jog couple will be suddenly at ti hertned in September BoOnstraft fiathr ,_a': Qpa wase ;d Iom �1 ►. '1i�'rll� 1r� �1'e� �G$k� �1�'�7�1'� The sympathy'rvot the comununtity n y the M, tra is extended to Mrs. Fina Boonstra, remains int Yard with her family, Ria, Shirley and Joanne, in the pass- Her brotbpre anst sts1 's, just back ing of a dearbrother and uncle and to tlheu; homes f,,ro n their'b,i tar's also a beloved father and Opa. On funeral, ,have returned Ao. attend' Aug. 5, Mrs. Boonstra left for Hol- their father's funeral Good food project fo Breakfast "to 0", lunch for the whole bunch, ancd,super fast snacks and suppers are a, few off the fun recipes that you will learn when you enroll in the 4-H project, Good Foods—fast! This new project features quick food preparation information and ideas to help you when you are in charge of making meals and snacks for yourself, your family and friends. Highlights include learning to use the micrOiwav'e' oven, .. ra comparing c venience"foods w*irft foods made "fromwatch", Workshops for leaders ate held on Sept. 13 in Clinton, and Sept. 14 at the Women's Institute Hall in Belgrave. For more information onthis pro- gram, call Jane Muegge, Rural Organization Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, box 159, Clinton, Ont. NOM 1L0: COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by: Wingham 357-2636 Gorrie 335-3525 Insurance - All types. Homes, business, auto, faun, life Vickie Brophy Wednesday, August 30 to Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1989 Wed., Aug. 30 Sat. Sept. 2 Sun. Sept. 3 Tues. Sept. 5 Attention Snowmobilers. Meeting at Wingham and District Snowmobile Clubhouse. For information call 357-3288 or 357-2981. 50th Wedding Anniversary Reception for Bill and Jean Renwick at Wingham Legion Hall, 8 p.m. Rela- tives, friends and neighbours invited to attend. 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Cliff and Nell Johnston at former Kinloss Central School, Ho- lyrood, 1 to 4 p.m. Information Night re Palliative Care Service, 7:30 p.m., Wingham & District Hospital Gym. All inter- ested in learning more about this new program invit- ed. call 357-1340 for information. Wingham Town Council Meeting, Council Cham- bers, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Turnberry Township Council, Bluevale, 7:30 p.m. Morris Township Council, 7 p.m., Township Building. E. Wawanosh Council, 7:30 p.m., Township Shed. THIS WEEK'S BEST G.I.C. RATE 11 14 IF YOU'RE NOT SATISFI ED WE'LLGIVE YOU YOUR 'NEY BACK, PERIOD. 20'/ OFF LADIES' BASKETBALL BOOTS Styled with action features like power strap and non -marking outsoles! Sizes 5-101 NI642799 SALE $ 99 �1pair 25% OFF, CHILDREN'S BACKPACKS A must for back -to -school with pockets and places for all your supplies! Colourful, too! REG -5 799 SALE 99 2 TODDLER BOYS' FLEECE SETS Spun polyester fleece sets with cool per,igiiin **polar bear screen prints! Sizes 2-3X, Rlra.$14 99 SAIIL $ 99 get BOYS' FLEECE SETS Polyester/cotton fleece sets feature fun screen prints! Sizes S, M, L. "6-1999 SALES 1 599sot it2tive until iiliil 'i l` l i it'll A ost 140 Josephine St. WINGHAM 357-1901 tettg 2, 1989, Items available while quantities last. ripen. •