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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-02-18, Page 7CORRE CTIO N In the Hodgins Mall advertisement ,appearing in the Frostyfest section of this week's Advance -Times please note an incorrect date. Near the bottom of the right hand page - "Ali items Cash and Carry sale priced until February 14, 1981". Closing date fr _ le pricing is February 28 (Not Feb. 14). 1 COMPOUNDED SEMI-ANNUALLY sum ANNUAL INTEREST Chock your choice! District Trust R.R.S.P.'S- ❑ GUARANTEED FUND • Rate GuaranteedFor 5 Years • Deposits Not Locked In ❑ DAILY INTEREST FUND • No Fees • Deposit Not 'Locked In ❑ G.I.C. FUND* • No Fees • Your Choice of 1-5 Year Terms O REAL ESTATE FUND • Hedge against inflation by participating in our income producing commercial Real Estate Portfolio EISELF ADMINISTERED PLAN • Our Plan accepts Mortgages & Options • For your R.R.S.P. brochure and complimentary pencil see ... District Trust IN WALKERTON 301 Durham St. E., 881-3700 Head Office: London, Ontario with 13 branches in Ontario 0 w 0 CC a >- CO RECOMMEN Member. Canada Deposit Insurance Oorporatjon The W ngbam Advance-Timea,`Febrttary Rote ire mission gro discussed by speaker BLUEVALE -- The singing of a hymn opened the ' February meeting of the Wont.en's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church at the home of Mrs. Burns Moffatt. Mrs. Ross Mann spoke on Christianity and Mission, Growth, choosing scripture from St.. Luke's .Gospel and stressing that Christians participate together in God's work. Mrs. Mann then read several passages from St. Matthew's 'Gospel on the parables of the Kingdom. She said that mankind must undergo changes and acquire a new understanding of missions. "Everything is possible with God", she said. A question -and -answer period was followed with prayer by Mrs. Moffatt. Eleven metHb swered the roll their 5fnyorlt It' Mrs. • ay;- treasurer's ferinlg was dedicated by - letter was Gilles regardi. to go to Sarnia o and 22. tfs undeci time if Biuele representative... The members : dui the World. Day elf' 1 service to 'be held' t I'resbyteriari March 6. "Mrs; 1 McMurray made a me,, purchase soave bonus Explorers. A eloei and - the Lord's Prey, unison closed the- taee and lunch was served •:b`, Mrs. Moffatt and Mrs: *OM; CARNIVAL°81—The Wingham Figure Skating Club's Intermediate class skated to the theme song of 'The Sting' during Friday eve- ning's Carnival '81 at the Lockridge Memorial Arena. In that routine were: front, Yvonne Trapp, Angela Kerr,, Rhonda English • and Tricia Daer. In the back row are Patricia Walker, Tonya Stain- ton, Ellen Taylor, Anna Sakasov and Brenda Hallman. Christa Crawford and Karen Montgomery are missing from the photo. Scouting Week honors Baden-Powell By Theresa Ryan This week is International Scouting Week in com- memoration of the birth of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. Local Scouting groups are rising to the occasion. The week opened with a church parade from the basement of the United Church upstairs for an 11 a.m. service. Both the boys' and girls' Scouting divisions participated. On Monday, the Brownies were at the Brookhaven Nursing Home entertaining the residents with a talent show. The Wingham chapter of the Girl Guides held an international dinner at 6 p.m. Monday. The girls brought food and games representative of countries around the world which have Girl Guide companies. Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, and Venturers are having a father -son banquet tonight, Feb. 18. There will be a sing- song, and skits. A guest speaker will be featured and presentations will be made: Representatives from dif- ferent sections in the area will be present. The Venturers is a division of Scouts for older boys. Scott Cornwall of Wingham is the only one in this group, and has been Scouting for about 10 years. Lord Baden-Powell was born in England in 1857 and died in 1941. Being a soldier, he was convinced that young boys needed more exercise and knowledge of outdoor life than they received. In 1907 he started the Boy MID WINTER SPECIALS waiting for you at John Cullen Chev.Oids 3 Dirty Jobs • Oil change • Filter change • Lube job 1 Clean Price AND We Also Check Your Tires Did you know that correct tire pressure is necessary for safe driving, good tire mileage, more responsive steering and Tess gas consumption. We Also Check Your Lights Which is so important for safe driving. We Also Check Your Belts Which are essential for proper cooling, proper alternator charging and proper steering. 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The Scouts are taught to be good citizens., and leaders in the com- munity: Scouting is,for boys from eight to 0 years of age. The, Boy Scouts Was founded in. Wingham in 191.0 by'Mr,.R. E . N. Batton. He vias th'e''Scou 'Master ,With Mr. J. A416 as his assistant. The Scofits met fn the Meyer building on Josephine Street. The. group continued for oniiyeight or nine years, but was started again in 1925 with Mr.: A. L. Posliff as Scout Master. In its rather; choppy history, the movement, was again disbanded in 1949. In the 1950's it was reorganized and sponsored by the Wingham Kinsmen Club and has existed to this day. The Scouts have been active over the years. In 1975 they attended the World Jamboree in Norway, In 1977 they travelled to Prince Edward Island for the Canadian National Jam- boree, and in 1.979 they at- tended, the provincial jamboree in Manitoba. This year \the Scouts plan to at- tend the 'Canadian National Jamboree in Banff, Alberta. About 25,000 Scouts are expected, including in- ternational contingents. There are approximately 100 Cubs, Beavers, Scouts, and Venturers in Wingham. The Cubs is a Scouting organization for boys from eight to 10 years of age. The Beavers is for boys aged five to seven; .and was organized in 1975. ''To raise money for their activities, the Scouts have. bottle and paper drives and clean up the town. This year the Scouts are selling pens and wood to raise funds. Lord Baden-Powell and his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell, formed the Girl Guides. in England in 1909. The .Wingham Girl Guide Company was organized in 1956, but was disbanded in 1964. It was reestablished' in 1973 and is still in operation with about 25 members, aged nine to 12. The Brownies, a division of the Girl Guides for girls aged seven to nine, was formed in 1955. It has 17 • THE FONZ and his 'chick', Jack and Joanne Mc- Pherson, were out for a good time at the Valentine's Day 50s dance Saturday at the Wingham Armouries. The dance, sponsored by the Wingham Klnettes, at- tracted a full house with many dressed in the style of the 50s. members this year. The Path Finders is a group for girls aged 12 to 15, with presently only two or three members. The Brownies sell cookies and calendars to raise money for the Canadian World Friendship Fund. The CWFF operates four' world centres in England, Mexico, Switzerland, and India. Guides from all over the world camp at these centres and Meet with other con- tingents. The Guides sometimes help to deliver Meals -on - Wheels to senior citizens in Wingham. This is rtin through .the hospital,- where the meals are made up. The Guides also help out'at the Wingham Day Centre for the Homebound when they 'have a day off school. In the summer, area Guides go to.Keewaydin for a week of , camping. This is located near Kincardine and is rtm by the Guides. Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Ball, Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, Westhill, Gordon Moffat and Kendra of Oak- ville visited on Sunday with, Mr. and Mrs. Farish Moffat, Minnie Street. Rev. Paul Mills spoke to the congregation of St. Andrew's Ptesbyterian Church on Sundayy morning, choosing as his topic, 'The True Riches of the .Christian'. Mr. Mills has been minister at Barrie and Zion Presbyterian Churches for the past 11 years. Following the service, the congregation met in the fellowship hall where members had an opportunity to meet and chat with the Mills family. • Members of • the Scout movement in Wingham, including Cubs, Beavers, Brownies and • Guides, at- tended the service in the United Church on Sunday morning 'with their leaders. Louise Yocco and Andrew Kaufman participated in the service by reading scripture lessons. Rev. K. Barry 'Passmore, in his address to the young people, referred to the story of David slaying ' the, giant Goliath and said that young people today face many 'giants' they must conquer. He suggested several pieces of armor, including trust in. God, belief in oneself,"courage to stand for the right. He referred to the story of Terry .Fox, a young man who has truly conquered many giants in his life, and urged the young people to learn' from his 'example of unselfishness, strength and bravery. MRS. JOE WALKER Bluevale Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Raymond Wright on the arrival of their twins on February 13. Bradley James and Janine Pearl are a wee brother and sister for Kevin. Rev. T. R. Trites was in charge of the service in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. A lamp was dedicated in loving memory of Donna Thompson who pasted away May 24, 1980. Mr. Trites entitled his ser- mon 'Lepers'. MISS AMERICA—Lana Thompson, •skating with sister Lori, was one of the gaily costumed participants in the skating carnival held recently at Belgrave. HOLIDAY THEME—First prize in this category went to Dean and Jane Vincent as Santa and his elf during the Hl -C skating. carnival held recently in Belgrave.