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Wingham Advance-Times, 1978-12-13, Page 10a �iF xr_ ltd dv<:e-Times, December 13, .1978 MICHIGAN GUEST DROPS'PUCK—Pam Hirzel of Garden City, Mich., had the honor of dropping the puck for the opening game in the international hockey tournament held at the Howick arena on Saturday and Sunday. Shown with Mrs. Hirzel above are tournament organizer George Hamilton and Howick Squirt player Robert Gallaher and Garden City player Frank O'Brien. (Staff Photo) a FAT ACTION—The Howick Squirts squared off against the Garden City Squirts from Michigan in the openirlg game of an international tournament held Saturday and Sunday at the Howick Township Arena. The visitors had scored two goals within two minutes of the opening period. Above the Howick goalie makes a save. MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Notes from Fordwich The Cober families celebrated their annual Christmas on Satur- day at the community .hall. Guests were present from Willowdale, Kitchener, Gowans - town, surrounding area. On Sun- day Mrs. Lynn Siefert and Mrs. Ellen Siefert held a shower for Karin Vanstra of Cambridge, a bride -elect of this month. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Siefert, • Bramalea, Mr. and Mrs. David Aldrich of Cambridge and Marian Greenfield and relatives from surrounding area. „r` Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnston attended the 25th wedding anni- versary for Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thomas Saturday night in Pais- ley. Pat Donnelly was a guest over the weekend with Paul Douglas. Pat is from Plymouth, Michigan and was among the hockey players who were here taking part in the hockey tournament Saturday and Sunday at the Howick community centre. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie and Mrs. Eva Harris attended the 100 birthday party Saturday in honor of •Miss Emma Irwin of North Bay and formerly of Gorrie. The party was held in the United Church, Gorrie. Mrs. Noah Ries Visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mc- Michael and family in Wroxeter. The Stewart family enjoyed a Christmas gathering Sunday in the Wroxeter Hall. Those attend- ing were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ste- wart, Ray Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart and family of Gorrie, Mr. and Mrs. •Cliff Ste- wart and family, of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stewart and family and John Rozendale off RR 1 Gowanstown, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart and Greg off Fordwich, Doug Stewart of Mitchell, Miss Dorothy f Kreller of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart and Heather of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mayberry' and family, Kit- chener, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hud - 'son and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Metzger and family of Hanover. George Pittendreigh was able to return home Saturday from Westminster Hospital, London, where he had been confined the past several weeks. Clarence Carswell underwent surgery Monday in University Hospital, London. Fordwich friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ron McClement and Tommy spent Monday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Barry D'Arcey, Jeff and Jason, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Wright, Port Credit.. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Stinson visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stinson in Minto. The occasion was Mrs. Austin •Stin- son's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Siefert and boys, Cambridge', were Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Ellen Siefert. Ken Brown and Sam Stewart of Monkton accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnston to a com- mercial horse meeting Sunday in Orillia. As low as 40-1 imp) i,.(,04-, Single' bed size Ass,, colors Double bed size (with dual controls) $28.95 ( sorted Colors) 4 See Our Full - SeleCtion. Of Gift Ideas LAIPLAW-: . APPLIANCE 188 Josephine Streit Phone 357-2262 .4s Fornells convene St. Paul's euchre INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT—George Hamilton (left) of Wroxeter, an organizer of the international hockey tournament held during the weekend at Howick arena, shakes hands with Jack Kaumeyer of Garden City, Michigan during the official opening of the tournament on Saturday afternoon. Christmas wreath is topic of UCW worship service FORDWICH—"A Wreath, of Christmas" was the theme for the Christmas meeting of the United Church Women. Mrs. E. Harding and Mrs. R. Livermore led in worship. They used a large holly wreath on which they placed poinsettia leaves which were nailed to represent hope, joy, salvation, guidance, praise, worship, love, light, freedom and life. Several ladies told the meaning of the leaves and scripture and carols were interspersed with the meditation. Mrs. J. Wilson and Mrs. Livermore each sang a solo. Mrs. W. Bilton presided for the business. Reports were read by the heads of the various com- mittees, showing a very busy and successful year for the group. A donation was made to Live Love projects and also •to the Board of Stewards. Nominations were' then read. Mr. and Mrs. Don Farnell were conveners of the euchre party held at St. Paul's parish hall on ' December 7. Mrs. Velma Scott received a prize for the highest score for the ladies. Mrs. Margaret Foxton, playing as a man, received the highest score. Prizes for low scores went to MiswJean Wilton and Mrs. Mary Austih, playing as a man. The next euchre party will be held January 4 at 8:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited. President for 1979 is Mrs. Bilton; first vice president, Mrs. C. D'Arcey; second vice president, Mrs. H. Kritzer; secretary, Mrs. F. McCann; treasurer, Miss M. McElwain. Mrs.' S.» Clarkson is the afternoon unit -leader and Mrs. C. Harris leads the evening unit. Social conveners are Mrs. W. Wilson and.Mrs. W. Cooper. These officers will be installed at a special•service in the church on December 27. Rev. T. Fleetham closed the meeting with prayer. SAFETY SHOES Safety shoes are as important at home as on the job, says the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA). So if you're doing a tough job around the house or yard, such as moving heavy furniture or mowing the lawn, be sure to wear your safety shoes. CORRECTION 41 aQ in the Carter's Pharmacy advertisement in the Listowel Christmas Shopping Festival section in Crossroads, Dec. 13, "Available in all Zehrs markets until Tuesday, December 19, 1978" should not have appreared. Crossroads apologizes for any inconvenience caused to our readers. 113717 07oNPNCAZD NOTICE Ontario Hydro has announced that the cost of power purchased by WINGHAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION during 1979 from Ontario Hydro will increase by about 9.8% effective January 1, 1979. However, as a re- sult of the better than expected operations of Ontario Hydro in 1978, WINGHAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION will be receiving an anti-inflation discount on bulk power pur- chased from Ontario Hydro during 1979, pre- sently estimated at 5%. WINGHAM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION will defer an increase in its retail rates for 1979. The rebate applied to 1978 bills will be discontinued and the 1979 anti-inflation dis- count to be received from Ontario Hydro will not to be applied to 1979 customers' bills but will be used to enable deferment of a retail rate increase in 1979. TOWNSHIP OF TURNBERRY NOTICE Neither township nor snow plowman SHALL be responsible for damage of vehicles or mail boxes left in the way of snowplow. Ratepayers will be resporfsible for any accident or damages to snowplow tcius Selby snow thrown on to highway, and will be res- ponsible if it has to be removed,. under section 89-9 of The Highway Traffic Act, which states "No persons shall park or stand a vehicle on a highway in such a manner, as to interfere with movement of traffic or interfere with clearing of highway.” 'Ty order of Turnberry Town Council" Ontario weather forecast: drifting snow, icy patches and reduced visibility during the Holiday Season. That's why you must be in good condition to drive under these conditions. Winter driving. For drivers this is the most dangerous season. Con- ditions change without warning. The dry road you're on now can quickly become treacherous at the next bend in the road... ice patches, frost, sudden snow squalls, even wet leaves create unexpected hazards. But during the Holiday Season these hazards tend to increase. Poor visibility combined with heavy traffic throughout the Holiday Season means youmust be in good condition to drive under these conditions. So must your car. So keep it in good repair. And keep yourself alert at all times. If you drink, don't drive. And always watch out for the other drivers. Assume there's trouble ahead even when condi- tions look safe. Help make sure you and your famify will be here to enjoy another great Ontario Holiday Season. James Snow, Minister of Transportation and Communications R. Roy McMurtry, Attorney General Province of Ontario William Davis, Premier