July 2012 Newsletter - What's Happening In Howick

MONTHLY PUBLICATION 

Canada Day celebration 

and Fireworks 

at Wroxeter Park 

Sunday, July 1st 

Dinner - 5:00 - 7:00 

Activities for the kids 

Dance to Live Music 

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HOWICK 

JULY 2012 • 48TH EDITION 

What’s Happening 

In Howick? 

Your Community Newsletter 

Cardboard Boat Racing 

Enjoy your retirement - The Township of Howick 

honored Bill Doig for his many years of service with 

our local fire department. An open house was held at 

the Community Centre on Saturday, June 16. Many 

friends, family, current and former department members 

celebrated with Bill that afternoon. 

The community extends our best wishes to Bill during 

his retirement and thank him for his years of dedication 

to the department and our community. 

See more picture on page 2 

On the cloudy morning of Saturday June 9, 2012, two teams from 

the Howick & District Lions Club headed for Wingham to race 

their cardboard boats in the Musical Muskrat Festival’s “Mighty 

Maitland Regatta”. Captain Flo McGill and First Mate Jeff Irvine 

paddled their way to First Place in their boat “Dead Carp”. Captain 

Brad Passmore and First Mate Normie Irvine paddled a good 

race in their boat “Yachtz-O-Fun”. 

See more on page 4 

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The Howick Fire Department gathers outside infront on their trucks for a 

picture. Left to right, Rob Carney, Evan Zinn, Jeremy Hiltz, Larry Kuepfer, 

Bil Graham, Jamie Stewart, Dave Shaw, Dale Edgar, Bill Doig, Doug 

Harkes, Scott Price, Kevin Stewart, Corey Hill, Shawn McCann, Darryl 

Johnston, Darren Cook, Justin Stewart, Kyle Wilson, Ron Mann, Chad 

McCann 

Absent was Todd Templeman and John Walter. 

Picture on the left, Thom Evred, area advisor from the Fire Marshall’s office 

congratulates Bill on his retirement. 

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Air Conditioning, 

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most makes and models 

D&M 

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Service 

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519-335-3243 

Res: 519-335-4500 

Excellent service and pricing guaranteed! 

Open: Mon.-Fri., 7-5:30 

Sat., 7 am -noon; 

Sun. by appointment 

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JULY 2012 EDITION 

So You Think You Have Talent 

Show us what you can do call 519-335-3322 

and reserve your spot on stage for the Howick 

Hot Rod Weekend Aug 4th 2012 

ONE CARE needs volunteers for Meals on 

Wheels and Dining for Seniors programs in 

Fordwich. If you have some time to spare please 

contact Grace at 1-877-502-8277 EXT 2001 

ONE CARE presents dining for Seniors every 

third Thursday of the month at the Fordwich village 

Nursing home. A hot meal and entertainment 

for $9. If you are interested in attending 

please contact Beryl at 519-357-2609 

Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Fish Fry on Aug 

19th this year . Howells from Wiarton will be cooking 

and suppling the fish again. A specal thank 

you to commrade Ray Stewart for representing 

our branch at Dominion Convention in Halifax. Remember 

anyone wishing to join our great organization 

may get details from any branch member or by 

phoning 519-357-2760 or 519-335-4188. 

The Wroxy 

Restaurant 

IS NOW OPEN 

Hours: Closed on Mondays, 

Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 

saturday 9 - 6; sunday 9 :to 2 

Full menu, Home Cooking. 

Phone Elizabeth MacLean 

519-335-3295 

Do you want to offer 

a health plan to your 

employees? 

The Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance 

Plan was developed to offer 

competitively priced benefits for small 

and medium sized businesses, jusT lIke 

yours. 

The Plan’s numerous benefit options allow 

you to choose the coverage you and 

your employees want, customizing your 

employee benefit program with the value 

you need at a price you can afford. 

Talk to Sharon DArcey today 

North Perth Chamber of Commerce 

Listowel | 519-291-1551 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

THE BUS - Join THE BuS Playgroup and 

Toylending Centre at the Howick Community 

Centre this Summer! Please note that we will 

now be visiting biweekly. We will be set up 

ready to play, sing, read stories and lend out 

our vast selection of toys and resources on from 

10:00-11:30am June 26, July 10 and 24, August 

7 and 21 and September 4 and 18, after which 

our fall schedule will resume. 

Children of all ages are welcome, accompanied 

by a supervising parent or adult caregiver. 

Looking forward to seeing you this summer! 

HOWICK FARMERS’ MARKET will be held 

at the Howick Community Centre every Saturday 

morning from June to September 

The EcoStar award is Awarded to 20 

Students and or 20 School Staff that make 

a different in their school. They have to 

make the difference by helping the environment. 

At Howick Danika Whitehead, Carly 

Kreller and Mrs. Stackhouse won awards. 

These 3 started the Green that consists of 

several students that do composting, recycling, 

reduce hydro etc. to help make Howick 

a “Greener” school. They were recognized 

with a dinner and awarded a Colorado 

spruce tree and a trophy. 

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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting- Fordwich 

united Church every Thursday evening 

7:30 pm downstairs. 519-500-0278 

Equipment Exchange - Howick 

Minor Hockey Association is having an 

equipment exchange at the arena on 

August 18th from 9-12. 

Little Kip Johnston decided to forgo 

the roller skates and try out his scooter 

on the arena floor. Kip and his mom, 

Kim, were participating in the roller 

skating at Cruise Night on June 8th. 

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The Howick Girl Guides enjoyed their 

year end trip recently. They traveled to the Earl Rowe Provincial 

Park in Alliston, where they spent two nights. The girls had a 

very fun filled weekend at this beautiful park. They had a canoe 

lesson, went fishing, swimming, and played yard games (ladder 

golf, bocce ball, badminton, etc.) They made their own Hobo 

Pockets for dinner, and were amazed by the willow tree that was 

too big for the beavers to take down! I think the biggest hit was 

the Sky Flying Lanterns. Twelve girls attended, along with two 

student volunteers. 

Thank you to Cassandra Ash and Heidi Raynard for helping out. 

Also thank you to the four Moms and three Leaders 

PROGRAM: 

July 23-27, 2012 

at Fordwich United Church 

� Similar to a Vacation Bible School program 

� 5 half day program 9am to noon 

� filled with games, crafts, stories, music, and science 

� Parents and the community are invited to the open house on Thursday 

July 26th at 7pm. 

LEADERSHIP 

From the “Summer Traveling Camp Team 

for Huron-Perth Presbytery” 

and local volunteers from the community 

Fordwich Seniors 

Fordwich Seniors euchre was held on Friday night, June 8th, in the 

Fordwich Hall. Winners were: High pink card – Bernice Johnston, 

tied for second High – Myrna Burnett and Ilene Tomlin. High white 

card – Mary Mighton, tied for second High – Lois Kerr and Russel 

Hartley. Consolations were Irene Kaufman and Allan Wylie. The 

next euchre will be Friday, July 13th, 7:30 p.m., Fordwich Hall. Everyone 

welcome, lunch provided. 

Fordwich Seniors Young at Heart Club met at the Fordwich 

united Church parking area on Wednesday, June 6th, at 11:30 

a.m. They pooled cars to go to Kings Hotel, Palmerston, for 12:00 

noon, where forth five members and visitors enjoyed a delicious 

smorgasbord dinner. At 2:00 p.m., we gathered at Prestige Taxidermy, 

also in Palmerston, where we were welcomed by Taxidermist 

and Owner, John Wesselink. John took us on a tour, which 

was very interesting, and he explained how the animals are brought 

to him, and from the the work is started and until it is completed. 

The animal is either mounted to hang on the wall, or left standing 

or a sitting position. This takes many hours. Several questions 

were asked and John very ably answered them. He was thanked 

on behalf of the group by Carol DonaldsonJohn declined a gift for 

speaking to the group, so a donation was made to the Palmerston 

Food Bank on his behalf. 

There will not be a meeting in July, but a card party will be held 

on Friday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m., at Fordwich Hall. Everyone welcome. 

Cardboard Boat Races 

Continued from front page 

The Howick & District Lions would like to thank all those 

who sponsored the cardboard boats this year. Thanks to your 

generosity, we raised $1100 that will be given back to our community. 

Sponsors include: The Bare Necessities Johnson 

Plastic Weld Fordwich Tire D’Arcey Sand & Gravel Making- 

Cent$ Marketing Millers Garage Fordwich Diner John Wilson 

Electric Sharpin Eavestrough & Siding Leonard Schneider 

Heimpel Heating & Plumbing Boyd’s Farm Supply Hair Tech 

D&M Auto Service Steve & Vicki Morrison El-Tech Windows 

Precise Castings Schefter Poultry Processing Pentastic Motors 

Howick Homes Ltd. Hot Rod’s Auto Cafe Big Dan Haasnoot 

Watson’s Home Hardware Photogenics Studio Bill & Rosemary 

Rognvaldson Kleen Sweep D & M Smith Contracting 

RFI Technologies 

The reigning champs went on to do it again in Tobermory recently 

and took first place as fastest time. Congratulations again! 



Community Churches 

WROxETER AnD gORRIE UnITED CHURCHES 

Rev. Jeff Hawkins 

Gorrie is 9:45 | Wroxeter is 11:00 

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BELMORE PRESBYTERIAn CHURCH 

Service every Sunday at 9:30 am 

Gordon Brown, a third year student at Knox College, Toronto, 

will be ministering and providing pastoral care from May 2nd through 

September 2nd. 

Contact Information: 

Gordon Brown 519-531-0008 or gord.brown@mail.utoronto.ca 

Rev. Bernie Skelding, Interim Moderator 

519-357-2011 or bskelding@bellnt.ca 

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gORRIE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 

www.gbfchurch.net Find us on Facebook! 

All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Gatherings at 10:30 a.m. 

and 6:30 p.m. 

SCEnT youth - Fridays 7:00 - 11:00 p.m., location varies. High 

school age. For more information check out scentyouth.com. 

Take A Break - is taking a break for the Summer! Thank you to all 

the lovely ladies who were able to join us this past year. Your friendship 

is dear to us. We will start back up in the Fall. See you then! 

Welcome To Howick 

Are you new to Howick, or have you recently welcomed a bundle of 

joy into your family? Get your free ‘Welcome to Howick’ Basket of 

helpful information and free gifts provided by local businesses and 

the Gorrie Bible Fellowship church family. 

To request your free basket or refer someone you know, call 

DeAnna at 519-335-6479. Local businesses or organizations can 

also call this number if you would like to participate in this initiative. 

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FORDWICH BIC Community Church 

Family Worship every Sunday @ 10:30am. 

Bible Study and Fellowship @ 9:30am. 

July messages: Seven Things You Better Have Nailed Down 

Were Faith and Family come together: All Welcome 

Road Hockey – will start back up in the fall. 

His Kids Club- Friday evenings 6:30 – 8:00 PM 

Fall start up will be September 7th. 

For kids 4 years old to grade 6 games, crafts, Bible stories and 

snacks. For info call Amanda, 519-357-8041 

VBS kick-off with Carnival August 18th 

VBS August 20-24- 9am – noon Theme: SONRISE National Park 

Contact: Terri @ 519-293-3288 or come see us at the Howick Farmers 

Market July 28th For Pre-registration 

Questions contact Pastor Mike or Terri @ 519-293-3288 or 

his4life@hotmail.com 

TRInITY AngLICAn CHURCH 

Congratulations to Revd Laura Lightfoot who was ordained to the 

Priesthood on Thursday, June 7th, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Cathedral 

Church of St. Paul, London by The R.T. Revd. Robert Bennett, 

Bishop of Huron, Anglican Parish of the Resurrection. Members 

of Trinity, Fordwich, St. Paul’s, Palmerston, Christ Church, 

Listowel, St. Alban’s and St. David’s, Atwood, attended the service. 

A reception following the service was held at Cronyn Hall. 


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ST. STEPHEnS AngLICAn CHURCH, gORRIE 

will be closed from August 5th to September 9th 

Services will resume on Sunday, September 16 

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FORDWICH UnITED CHURCH 

Service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Kids Klub during the 

service. The following are the speakers that will be conducting 

the upcoming Sunday Services. 

July 1 Edna Fairles - pot luck picnic lunch to follow service 

July 8 Larry Skinner 

July 15 Gertie Heimpel 

July 22 Sandra Bowman 

July 29 Sandra Bowman 

Pie shells may be ordered by calling Lovina 3326 or Yvonne 3666. 

Money raised goes to Nicaragua Mission Projects for 2013... 

NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP JAN.-2013 

Anyone interested in traveling with the Listowel Friends Nicaragua Team 

for January 2013 may contact Yvonne Gedcke at 335 3666.. 

The mission trip will include setting up a sewing coop, visiting children 

and women at the cancer hospital.,visiting the boys and girls orphanages 

and former school projects ,helping at a feeding centre,.doing games 

and crafts with children and women along with a small building project. 

for the men ... 

The team will travel for 2 weeks into the various parts of Nicaragua.. 

We will take with us medical packs for the hospitals which cost $600 

and distribute personal hygiene , toothbrushes food and clothing to 

those in need.. 

Plans are being made and if you would like to share a little more with 

those in need why not consider joining our team through Pan Missions 

Canada ,a multi-denominational Christian mission serving Nicaragua.. 

More information is available at the Pan Mission website.. 

If you have any Questions please contact Yvonne by Aug. 5th..This 

will be a life changing experience... 

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Todd@lawlesselectric.ca 

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CELL: 519-291-8344 

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GRADUATE 

BUCK ‘N’ DOE 

Christopher Allan, son of 

Floyd and Elizabeth of Wroxeter 

graduated with High Distinction 

on the President’s 

Honour List from the Human 

Resources Management (Coop) 

program at Conestoga 

College on June 13th,2012. 

Chris is currently employed 

in the Human Resources 

Department at Hematite in 

Guelph and resides in Waterloo. 

Buck and Doe for 

Trevor Molto and Alyssa Ruttan 

Friday, July 13th 

from 9 PM to 1 AM 

at the Listowel 

Agricultural Hall. 

There will be dancing, 

games, prizes, a late lunch, 

and lots of fun to be had. 

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Wes & Leanne Drennan & big 

brother Tate welcomed Owen 

William Eric on February 8, 

2012, He weighted 7lbs 3 oz 

and 20 inches long. Owen is 

the 4th grandson for Eric and 

Dianne Drennan and 3rd gandson 

for Bill and Darlene Fear. 

Great grandparents are Joyce 

Stuthers, Bernice Drennan and 

Wendell & Evelyn Stamper. 

Chris Maher (formerly of Fordwich), 

and his wife Nancy welcomed 

their second child, Alex 

Michael, on May 26th. Alex was 

born at their current residence in 

Paris, Ontario and weighed 7 lbs 

5 oz. Big brother Miles couldn’t 

be happier to have a little brother. 

Grandparents Paul, Laurie and 

Jim, Dawn and John and Rob 

and val are thrilled with the arrival 

of their new grandson. 

CARD OF THANKS 

Please help us thank the following businesses for their 

kind support that helped make the Howick Central 

School Family Fun Night such a success! 

Listowel: 

A&W 

Avon - Valerie Gillespie 

Bakelaars’s Jewellery 

Bridge Country Feeds 

Bostech Mechanical 

Bustard Chrysler - Fine Details 

CAA Car Care 

Canadian Tire 

Capital Twin Cinema 

Castello’s Pizza 

CIBC - Dan Murtha 

Conway Furniture 

Corley sports 

Cooperators - Lisa Suffern 

Countryside Poultry 

Crabby Joes 

D & I Photo 

Dairy Queen 

Diana Sweets 

Erie Meats 

Farm Credit Canada 

Fletchers Landscaping 

Food Basics 

Gerbers Work Wear 

Giant Tiger 

Healthy Computers 

Heartland veterinary Care 

Herbal Magic 

Hudson’s Kia 

Ideal Supply 

J.H. Keeso & Sons 

Kiel-Dadson Insurance 

KFC 

The Kitchen Cupboard 

Legge Fitness 

Life’s A Party 

Listowel Banner 

Listowel Florist 

Magic Wok 

McDonalds 

Mid-Western Equipment 

Movies Plus More 

Meulensteen Tire 

Pear Tree Cabinets 

Premier Equipment 

Promar Karate 

RBC 

Rob Carere Flooring 

Scotia Bank 

Shoppers Drug Mart 

Speedy Glass 

Spinrite 

The Spray Dogs 

TD Canada Bank 

Trillium Mutual Insurance 

TSC 

Van Allen Insurance 

veky’s Restaurant 

The vines Collection 

White Romance 

Wuerth Shoes 

Zehr’s 

Howick: 

Bare Necessities 

Belmore Maple Syrup Festival 

Bennett Farms 

Brent & Kim Matthews 

Boyd’s Elevator 

Boyd’s Farm Supply 

D&M Auto Service 

Dave & Peggy Collier 

Destiny’s Designs 

Epicure - Becky Maldini 

Fordwich Diner 

Golden Mayan 

Grays Auction Services 

Great Canadian Landscaping 

Hair Tech, Nancy Mann 

Harkes Industries 

Heimple Heating 

Hot Rods Cafe 

Howick Homes 

Howick Mutual Ins. 

Howick Township 

John Wilson Electric 

K&M Auto Body 

Keil-Dadson Insurance 

The Koster Family 

Paul & Sharon van veen 

Shelley Blackmore 

Sonya Graham Hair Styling 

Watson’s Home Hardware 

What’s Happening in Howick 

The Whitehead Family 

Wylie Insurance 

Other: 

Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant 

Beanbagfactory.com 

Blyth Festival 

C & P Portables 

Edge Imaging 

Elliott Coach Lines 

Greenleys Restaurant 

Le Kadia Spa 

Molesworth Bowling 

Norcard 

Peter Inglis Contracting 

QSP 

S & S Trucking 

Schefter Poultry Processing 

Sparling’s Propane 

Stampin’ up! Canada 

State Farm, Mark Rogan (Hanover) 

Stemmler’s Meats 

Redwood Restaurant 

Wightman Telecom 

Wingham: 

Anchor Pub 

Bells Pizza 

CKNX - 101.7 The One 

Coffee Culture 

Cooperators - Brett Lammie 

Ernie King Music 

Frosty Queen 

The Gift Chest 

Greens Meat Market 

Heads up 

Healthy Computers 

Horton’s Dairy 

Ideal Supply 

Just A Little 

Karen Kliest 

Leslie Motor’s 

Libro Financial- Debbie Gammie 

Lyle’s Auto 

MicroAge Basics 

New Orleans Pizza 

North Huron Wescast Comm Complex 

Pandora’s Pantry 

Pentastic Motors 

Rona 

Staintons Home Hardware 

State Farm - Richard Gibbons 

Subway 

Sweets n Treats 

TD Canada Bank 

The Bargain Shop 

The Workshop 

valu-Mart 



HOWICK OPTIMIST 

LOTTERY DRAW & DANCE 

LOTTERY DRAW & DANCE 

The following information was provided by Optimist Ed. The same information will 

be submitted to the What’s Happening in Howick and the local papers. 

The Optimist Club of Howick would like to sincerely thank everyone 

The Optimist Club of Howick would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped 

to who make helped our June to 2 make Annual our Lottery June Draw 2 Annual and Dance Lottery event such Draw a and Dance 

fundraising event such success a fundraising for our community! success for our community! 

To all those who purchased tickets, attended or sponsored 

To all those who purchased tickets, attended or sponsored prizes, we appreciate 

prizes, we appreciate your support. All prize winners and sponsors 

your support. All prize winners and sponsors are officially announced here. We 

apologize are officially for any announced errors or omissions. here. We apologize for any errors or omissions. 

Our two early Our bird two draw early winners bird were draw Shelly winners Miller-Cameron were Shelly and Mike Miller-Cam- and Mary 

Berlett. The Early Bird Prizes were sponsored Rod Wright Farms and Station 

Road eron Construction and Mike and Mary Berlett. The Early Bird Prizes were sponsored 

Rod Wright Farms and Station Road Construction 

Prizes and and winners winners drawn drawn at the at dance the dance were: were: 

Wylie Insurance 

and Edge Benefits 

Disability Protection for Almost Any Occupation 

Disability Insurance for Truckers including owner / 

operators and farmers 

Health & Dental Benefits 

Designed for: Self Employed, Small Groups 

Individual, and Family 

519-335-3193 Gorrie 


HOWICK OPTIMIST CLuB 

“Friend of Youth” 

Prize Sponsor Winner 

Patio Set D'Arcey Sand and Barry and Elaine 

Gravel Ltd. 

D'Arcey 

Winter Tire Gift 

Certificate 

Fordwich Tire Ltd. Leesa and Allan Kerr 

Outdoor Wooden Table Aaron Harding 

Emma Bartman 

Set 

Construction 

Store Gift Certificate Centra Doors North George Oriold 

4 Autumn Maple Trees Great Canadian 

Landscaping 

Peter Keil 

Grocery Voucher Bare Necessities Walter Jackson 

Tool Set Heritage Builders Ltd. Ben Gibson 

Store Gift Certificate Boyd's Farm Supply Steve Burbidge 

Store Gift Certificate Watson's Home Hardware Virginia and Jim 

Nelemans 

Niagara Weekend Get- Don Gibson Construction, Blair Gibson 

Away Package 

Heimpel Plumbing and 

Heating and MacEwen 

Farms 

Thank you also to other prize sponsors: 

D&M Auto, Wilson Electric, Harriston Meat Packers, Muelensteen Tire, 

Behrn’s Metal Fabricating, Mildmay Cheese Haus, Wylie Insurance, William 

Wallace Garden Furniture, Green’s Meet Market, Schefter Poultry, 

Teeswater Concrete, Howick Homes, Greenleys Restaurant, val Gilespie 

(Avon), Synergy Swine and Pentastic Motors. 

next year’s event is planned for Saturday June 1, 2013. 

To get your ticket for next year or become a contributing sponsor 

please contact any Optimist Club of Howick member or wait for that 

friendly knock on your door! 

Maitland Valley 

Camera Club 

Regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month. 

Time 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Wroxeter Hall 

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We welcome and encourage anyone interested in photography 

to come and see what we are all about. Each person is encouraged 

at whatever level they are at and hopefully will learn 

more as they attend. 

Below are two pictures taken at the river in Wroxeter on our 

walkabout . 

Please visit our Web page at maitlandvalleycameraclub.ca 

to see our calendar of meetings, pictures taken by our members, 

information on photo shoots and other events etc. 

There are no scheduled meetings in July and August, but impromptu 

photo shoots may come up during this time. So keep an 

eye on the web page to see what is happening. 

See you in September and have a wonderful summer. Be safe. 

Anna Marie Toner Lichtenberg 

www.howicknews.ca


Howick Minor 

Hockey News 

MORE HOCKEY PLAYERS nEEDED!!!! 

If you are interested in playing or missed registration, please sign 

up as soon as possible. To do so, check out our Webpage at howickminorhockey.com. 

Fill out the registration form and drop it off 

at the Bare Necessities in Fordwich or mail it to: 

Bare Necessities, 3100 Patrick Street, Fordwich, ON, N0G 1v0. 

EqUIPMEnT ExCHAngE 

This year we are having an equipment exchange at the arena 

on August 18th from 9-12. 

MOnTH OF JULY PEnnY DRIVE 

Do you have pennies taking up space? Why not donate them 

to help support Howick Minor Hockey? If you have lots, call 

Jenn, 519-335-4507. No need to roll them. 

Wroxeter Hall News 

A great crowd was on hand on Thurs June 14th for the Annual Fish 

Fry. Thanks to all who came out to support the hall and enjoy a 

great meal. 

Pub nights 

Pub nights are held each Friday from 4 - 9. Come out and enjoy 

a game of pool, shuffle board and cards or just a great visit with 

friends and neighbours. The third Friday of each month is Karoke, 

this is a fun night so share your voice and see the hidden talent in 

our community. The next Karoke night is July 20. 

The upper and lower halls are available for rent, both halls 

are licensed and there is a fully equipped kitchen. Book your event 

now call Pat Seip 519-335-6166. See us on facebook. 

For all your Bulldozer & Excavating Needs 

• Landscaping • Licensed Septic Installers 

• New Buildings • Ponds 

No Job is Too Big or Too Small 

Serving this community for 45 years! 

D’ARCEY 

Construction 

519-338-2010 or 519-335-3449 

Ken Miller Construction 

35 Years Experience 

* Replacement Windows & Doors 

* Interior and Exterior Projects 

* Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & Eavestroughing 

* Decks * Vinyl Siding * Hardwood floors 

RR1, Gorrie 519-335-6324 


Wroxeter Community Hall 

Board receives funds 

GODERICH, ONT. -- April 23, 2012 Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament 

for Huron-Bruce, today highlighted federal support for the 

Wroxeter Community Hall which will expand opportunities for people 

with disabilities and improve accessibility. 

MP Lobb made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable 

Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. 

“Our Government recognizes the abilities of all Canadians and is 

committed to removing barriers to participation for people with disabilities,” 

said MP Lobb. “We are proud to work with the Wroxeter 

Community Hall Board which is helping Canadians gain greater access 

to facilities, programs and services in their communities”. 

The Enabling Accessibility Fund supports community-based projects 

across the country that improves accessibility and enables all 

Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and contribute 

to their communities and the economy. 

The Wroxeter Community Hall Board is receiving $42,233 to build 

accessible washrooms and install a wheelchair lift at the Wroxeter 

Community Hall. Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, the 

Government has supported over 800 projects across the country, 

including 188 new projects totaling $6.2 million that were recently 

announced. 

“On behalf of the Wroxeter Community Hall Board, we would like 

to thank the Government of Canada for this support. It will ensure a 

future for our Community Hall”, said Cam Edgar, Chair of the Wroxeter 

Hall Board. 

Restaurant reopening 

The Wroxy Restaurant, which was recently closed, re-opened on 

Friday, June 1st. Elizabeth MacLean, who moved to Wroxeter a 

little over a year ago, is fulfilling a dream that she has fostered 

for the past 37 years - to run a restaurant. She says that to her, 

working as a cook is a labour of love. She has come to know a 

lot of people in the community, and is looking forward to meeting 

more residents in the future. The new hours that Elizabeth has 

set are on a trial basis for 

a month, at which time she 

will decide what works best. 

Elizabeth managed two restaurants 

before coming to 

Wroxeter, so she is well experienced 

in the trade. Give 

her a call at 519.335.6035 

to book your special events. 

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Howick Central 

School News 

It’s hard to believe that it is really the end of the school year 

already! It’s been a very rewarding year at Howick Central 

School. We have wonderful students, and parents should be 

proud of all that they have accomplished. 

June was an extremely busy month. We kicked it off with 

our Howick Family Fun Night, which was a huge success!! 

We had almost 600 people in attendance, and raised $5,700. 

Added to our other fund raising amount, we have been able to 

purchase 2 SmartBoard systems for our kindergarten classes, 

so every class in the school can now benefit from this technology. 

Thank you to everyone who donated your time, items for 

the silent auction or attended that evening. We have three very 

hard working parents who were responsible for the success of 

Fun Night. Thank you to DeAnna Musgrove, Marg Sanburn and 

Dai Matthews for all of the work you did. 

We had some excellent performances at the Howick Track 

and Field Meets for primary and for the grade 4 to 8 students. 

Overall winners in grade one to three were: Grade 1 boys: 1st, 

Owen Stinson, 2nd, Jaden Grass, 3rd, Kyson Williams. Grade 1 

girls: 1st, Ashlynn Hill, 2nd, Fia Lindsay, 3rd, Lena Wall. Grade 

2 boys: 1st, Aiden Purdy, 2nd, Adam Dobben/Matthew Wilken, 

3rd, Prestyn Hope, Grade 2 girls: 1st, Joanna Schraa, 2nd, Avery 

Harding, 3rd, Reese Ostriyznick, Grade 3 boys: 1st, Wade 

Schefter, 2nd, Steven Schraa, 3rd, David Thiessen/Liam Purdy, 

Grade 3 girls: 1st, Franka Worner, 2nd, Madeleine Caron, 3rd, 

Hunter Yungblut. 

For the grade 4 to 8 Track and Field Meet, the following 

students were winners: PeeWee Boys:1st, Austin Eadie, 2nd, 

Logan Miller, 3rd, Nigel Fitch. PeeWee Girls: 1st, Meghan Ash/ 

Sierra Wright, 3rd, Madelyn Yungblut. Junior Boys: 1st, Jake 

Nichols, 2nd, Chris Emmons, 3rd, Colton Atkins. Junior Girls: 

1st, Kayla Meyer, 2nd, Sydney Pruden, 3rd, Victoria Wall /Carly 

Kreller. Intermediate Boys: 1st, Anthony Burleigh, 2nd Josiah 

Musgrove, 3rd Logan Tolton. Intermediate Girls: 1st,Corrie de- 

Jong, 2nd, Hannah Duimering, 3rd, Leigh Thompson/ Mackenzie 

Meyer. Senior Boys: 1st, Ethan versteeg, 2nd, Graham 

Devlin, 3rd, Caleb Brown. Senior Girls: 1st, Tabetha Hayden, 

2nd, Kristin Zurbrigg, 3rd, Abbi Atkins. Our athletes went on the 

the North Huron Track and Field Meet and brought home the 

championship banner. Way to go, Howick! 

Continued on page14 

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PAGE 9 

UCW meeting report 

Fordwich u.C.W met at the Church at 7:30 p.m. on May 9th for the 

May meeting, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the u.C.W. 

President Margaret Livermore welcomed all and opened the meeting 

with a reading entitled “Remembering”. We want to remember the 

good things of the past. 

Wilda Ruttan read excerpts from the u.C.W. Meetings of the 

1960’s. Marg accompanied on the piano as the hymn, Now Than k 

We All our God was sun g. Part of Psalm 78 was read responsively. 

Pauline Richards, Donna Kritzer, Margaret Roland and Jackie Smith 

sang Mansion Over Hilltop, accompanied by Marg Livermore. This 

was a favourite hymn of a former U.CW. And choir member, the late 

Minnie McElwain. 

Susan Fatt gave the secretary’s report and Lynn Timperly presented 

the treasurers report. Offering was taken and dedicated with 

the with the offertory hymn We Give Thee But Thine Own. 

During the business meeting, an invitation from the Fordwich A.C.W. 

Was read, inviting us to attend their Thank Offering on May 10. Yvonne 

Gedcke gave an update for the upcoming trip to Drayton on May 31 to 

see a live production of The Sound of Music. We are to meet at the 

Fordwich U.C. At 12:30 p.m. to carpool. 

Twenty-five ladies answered the roll call with a memory about 

u.C.W. Meetings. Wilda gave a reading about u.C.W. We are changing. 

We need to appreciate the past, but not cling to it. We must let go 

and move on. 

Marg offered the closing prayer. The hymn, We are One, was 

sung. Marg then led in the benediction and grace was sung. Anniversary 

cake, tea and coffee was served by Doris Moore and Joan 

Stewart. 

Queen’s Bush 

Construction Inc.


Howick Legion Branch 307 held their progressive euchre tournament 

on Tuesday night, June 19th in the Gorrie Hall Legion room. 

Prize Winners were: $50 - Allan Edgar and Viola Adams; $25 went 

to Murray Mulvey and Earl Fitch, $10 prizes with to Helen Dobson 

and Norm Dobson. 

The Legion holds this tournament annually - and would like to thank 

all who supported the event. Lunch followed and a social time was 

enjoyed. 

Multi Axle Flatbed Hauling 

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PO Box 322 Clifford, Ontario, N0G 1M0 


Dale Shantz 

President 

“Service is a priority” 

519-292-6077 

519-292-9990 

Satellite Facility for Palmerston Grain 

88321 Toll Gate Line Gorrie 

1-800-957-5773 

For 2012 Receiving: 

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HOWICK & DISTRICT LIONS 

Reminder 

Howick and District Lions remind everyone that the deadline for 

submitting entries for the “Lions Pride Award” is July 31st so there 

is still time to nominate a volunteer to receive the $50 award for an 

adult volunteer or $25 award for a youth volunteer. Nomination letters 

should be sent to Lions secretary Lisa Gillespie or e-mailed to 

kennarir12@hotmail.com. Phone 519-335-3850 for further information. 

Howick Lions look forward to honouring special volunteers in 

our community in September 

Lakelet Women’s Institute 

A visit to Mike Shannon’s Bevelled Edge Blacksmith Shop at Dres was 

the beginning of the May Meeting. Mike demonstrated his craft as he 

was working on a coat rack scheduled for auction at the hospital Gala, 

which will be held on May 26. The ladies admired many different 

items he has made and the new steel he uses . As well, he showed 

us the various hammers to shape the steel, which he first heats on a 

coal fire. 

The members also saw the finished sculpture Mike was commissioned 

to make, and which is now located on the Clifford Main Street. 

This sculpture took 150 hours to complete. Each lady received a souvenir 

key chain Mike had made. Following many questions that Mike 

answered, he was thanked and presented with a gift. 

Irene Kaufman was the hostess for the remainder of the meeting. 

A short business meeting was conducted by the president, Isabella 

Hislop. It was decided that Lakelet W.I. would not sponsor an ambassador 

for the Howick Agricultural Society competition. Adele Kavelman 

read an amusing story for her favourite reading. Refreshments 

and conversation concluded the meeting. 

Fordwich UCW 

Members of the Fordwich u.C.W, along with family members and 

friends, attended a live production of the Sound of Music at the Drayton 

Festival on Thursday, May 31. This was in lieu of the regular 

u.C.W. meeting in June. 

Following the performance an excellent buffet salad supper was 

served by the Drayton Christian Reformed Church, in their Church 

Hall. They also served a variety of desserts, along with tea, coffee 

and juice. 

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JULY2012 EDITION 

CLASSIFIEDS 

FOR SALE 

5f6t x 10ft Slate Snooker Table, approx. 80 years old - includes cues and 

rack, balls and counter. Also 10,000 lb ton Rotary hoist, approximately 6 

years old. Call 519-335-6359. 

- - - - 

Portable high beam bag weigh scale. Refurbished, excellent condition. 

Phone: 519-327-4558. 

- - - - 

Do you need a last minute birthday present for that special niece or friend? 

I have hand-knit sashay scarves in a variety of colours, cloth handbags 

and flannel pillowcases. Call Margaret at 519-335-6811. 

- - - - 

Honey at the Beekeeper’s farm gate. 1 kg. and 3 kg. prefilled containers. 

Bulk 10 lb. plus at $2.25/lb. Closed on Sundays. Harold and Alice Martin, 

90332 Forest Line, North of Wroxeter, follow signs. 

- - - - 

1947 Farmall A tractor - new back tires. $1,600.00.; Homemade wooden 

trailer, 4 ft. x 7 ft. $400.00.; Hardwood - $40.00/cord. Will deliver within the 

area - 4 cords at a time. Call - 519-335-3715 

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Small straw bales for sale. One load already on wagon. Call 519-291-8453 

- - - - 

WAnTED: 

Old bottles, fruit jars, telephone and hydro pole insulators, old pottery crocks 

and jugs, and Blue Mountain pottery. Call 519-357-1922 or email sodapach@ 

tnt21.com 

- - - - 

Old record LP’s from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Call 519-335-3116 

- - - - 

Students looking for community service hours can start anytime. A wide 

variety of job descriptions available and wide range of times. So call and 

find out if we have something for you. Call 519-335-3322 

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WORK WAnTED 

Will do relief chores and milking. Call 519-335-3037, ask for Skylar. 

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Will do housecleaning, experienced. Preferably within Howick Township. 

References can be provided. Please call 519.335.4353 

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Mitchell and Kenzie Brooks (Brooks Brothers) looking for lawn care jobs 

in Fordwich and Gorrie, your equipment or ours,. Going Away?? We can 

look after your lawn, one of us or both. Also looking for odd jobs, digging, 

lifting, pulling or helping with flower beds call 519-335-3734. 

- - - - 

KIng KUTS - Serving once or serving often! Mowing lawns in Fordwich, 

call 519-335-6465 

Charlie Johnston 

RR#4 Wingham ON 

N0G 2WO 

Cemetery headstone flower arrangements. 

various colours and various 

prices. Phone 519.335.6447 

CJ Johnston 

OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC 

Sales & Service 

CELL: 519-357-7950 

FAX: 519-357-4922 

email: charliejohnston@xplornet.com 

PAGE 11 

Minister’s 

Message 

Broken in a Good Way 

One of the strangest train wrecks in the history of the railway occurred 

on September 15th, 1896 near Waco, Texas. Most other train wrecks 

were accidents, but this one was planned! Ironically, the name of 

the man who organized the event was George Crush! Realizing that 

train wrecks always drew large crowds, Crush knew a planned wreck 

could bring in a lot of money. He was able to convince some railway 

officials to test the idea, and preparations began for the big day. Posters 

for the event were splashed across the entire state of Texas. The 

only entrance fee would be the price of a train ticket to the crash site. 

The cost for a round trip from anywhere in Texas was two dollars. 

On the day of the wreck, forty thousand people showed up to watch. 

The crowd was restless with excitement as the two engines, both 

pulling six cars, lined up nose to nose. Next, both engines backed 

up about a mile and the engineers waited for the signal. Crush was 

sharply dressed and riding a white horse in front of the crowd. He 

held his hat high, and then lowered it to signal the engines to start. 

Both engineers set their locomotives at full throttle, and then jumped 

off before they got up to speed. 

The crowd roared as the sound of the trains grew louder. Clouds of 

smoke and steam billowed out from the engines as they reached top 

speed. They struck with a terrible crash. The boilers on both engines 

exploded on impact. There was nothing left but a tangled mess of 

broken pieces. 

Have you ever felt like your life was a “tangled mess of broken pieces?” 

Are you hurting? Have your dreams been crushed? Have you 

lost a loved one or been abandoned by a friend? To brokenhearted 

people, the Bible says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he 

rescues those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). God cares 

about what you’re going through. 

Did you know that there is another kind of broken heart? The Bible 

says that what God wants from us is “…a broken spirit. A broken and 

repentant heart, O God, you will not despise” (Psalm 51:17). This 

kind of broken heart is not sad—it is humble! This is the attitude God 

is looking for in all of us. God says, “Heaven is my throne, and the 

earth is my footstool. … My hands have made both heaven and earth 

and they are mine … I will bless those who have humble and [broken] 

hearts, who tremble at my word” (Isaiah 66:2). 

God invites all of us into a relationship with him; a relationship where 

we experience His love and grace and find forgiveness and hope. 

It is our attitude that is the key to entering into this relationship with 

God. If we are proud and self-dependent, we think we don’t need 

God and we won’t seek Him. But humility and brokenness unlock 

the door to a relationship with God. We live in a culture that prizes 

independence, but God is looking for people who are willing to make 

a ‘declaration of dependence,’ trusting the God who made them and 

who offers to forgive. Are you broken in a good way? 

This article was adapted from a little book Gary wrote a few years back 

called “On the Right Track”. If you would like a free copy of this book, please 

email Gary at garyg@wightman.ca or call 519-335-3500. 



Joke of the Month .. 

Senior Driver 

Sitting on the side of the road waiting to 

catch speedy drivers, an O.P.P. officer 

saw a car puttering along at 11 km. per hour. He thinks to 

himself, “This driver is as dangerous as a speeder!” 

Approaching the car, he notices that there are five elderly ladies 

– two in the front seat and three in the back – wide-eyed 

and white as ghosts. 

The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t 

understand. I was going the exact speed limit, what seems 

to be the problem?” 

The officer, trying to contain a chuckle, explains to her that 

11 was the highway number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, 

the woman grinned and thanked the officer for 

pointing out her error. 

“Ma’am, I have to ask, is everyone in the car OK? These 

women seem awfully shaken!” 

“Oh, they will be alright in a minute, Officer. We just got off 

Highway 169!” 

Submitted by Jean Sothern 

Submit a story 

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Cathy VanDonkersgoed 

Interior Painter 

519-335-6432 

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OK, who has one for next month? 

A challenge to anyone reading this paper: 

if you have recently heard or read a good 

joke that is suitable for publication….will not 

offend anyone….. please email it to 

whatshappening2008@live.com 

If anyone has an idea for a feature story, upcoming events, family 

celebrations or something that happened in your neighbourhood 

that is newsworthy, please don’t hesitate to send it in to us. Sometimes 

pictures are worth a thousand words, so send them along too. 

Seniors, tell us a story about your school days (how you walked 

uphill both ways in snow and sleet, etc.) 

Why do turtles cross the road? 

May and June are nesting times for turtles. Female turtles 

often return to their own birth site to lay their eggs, and it is necessary 

for them to travel distances to reach this site. 

You would think it would be relatively easy to avoid hitting 

a slow moving turtle on the road. But accidents can happen! However, 

there are those who will deliberately drive over them. I am 

sure many of you have observed those drivers who seem to delight 

in hitting small animals and reptiles – does it give them a sense of 

power – using a huge machine to decimate some small creature? 

Recently a female turtle was hit near the bridge in Wroxeter. 

A passerby stopped to move it from the road, and observed 

the eggs that the turtle was looking for the right location - soft, sandy 

soil in a sunny spot, for her offspring to hatch. Once again, accidents 

can happen – and I would hate to think that some fool would 

deliberately drive over her! 

Turtles must be handled carefully. I know of some drivers 

that carry shovels in their vehicles at this time of year, when so 

many of them can be seen on the roads. It is relatively easy to coax 

a turtle onto a shovel, or a similar object, and give them a “lift”. If 

there is nothing available to move them, then carefully pick them up 

by grasping both sides of the shell, never by the tail. Always take 

them in the direction they were heading, as they will only attempt to 

cross again. They know where they are going! 

Too many of these small species are becoming extinct, 

and each and every one of them have a purpose in the ecological 

system. We should be trying to preserve them, not destroy them! 

(Now snakes and mice are a different matter!) 

What’s Happening in Belmore 

Tues. July 3rd - Blood Donor Clinic , 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

Tues. July 10th - Bi-Monthly Catering Meeting, 7:30 pm 

Mon. July 16th - Community Centre Board Meeting 8 pm 

Sat. July 21st - Community Bridal Shower for Kate Lefler, 

Fiancé of Andrew Dickson in the library of the Community 

Centre, 2:00 to 4:00 pm 

For more information please contact Debbie @ 335-3793, 

Nancy @ 887-8892, Jane @ 335-6341 or Penny @ 357-9694 

GRK Products 

Manufacturer of 

Tough Hay Bale Acid 

Gorrie Ontario, 1-519-335-6764 

grkproducts@wightman.ca 

Custom Large Square Baling 

Call Scott @ 1-519-321-9127 

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JULY 2012 EDITION PAGE 13 

WOW ! That was life changing 

Hola, My name is Adam Schefter. This past February I had one of the 

most amazing experiences of my lifetime. (other than getting married 

of course) I was fortunate enough to be invited by a friend of mine 

to go on a trip to El Salvador to build houses. I travelled there with 

eleven other individuals who were mostly based out of the Listowel 

Pentecostal church . 

When we arrived we actually had the opportunity to tell some 

of the families that we 

were going to build 

them a new house that 

week. That ‘s emotional. 

We went to work and 

built 9 houses. The 

houses are of steel 

tubing construction, 

pre fab walls , with galvanese 

sheeting that 

is tek screwed to the 

walls. The inside dimension 

of the house 

is 16 feet by 16 feet. 

After the house is up 

the locals cement the 

floors to a very smooth 

finish. The houses that 

we built are manufactured 

in the capital of 

El Salvador. Total cost, with cement, is $2,700.00 

One of the tasks when we were there was to bag food rations, 

which consisted of beans, corn, rice, powdered milk and sugar. One 

bag of food would last a family approx. 4 to 5 days. If they had to buy 

that bag of food it would cost $15-$18. An average wage is $5 a day. 

One of the rewarding parts of the trip, was knowing that we helped 

put safer roofs over top of families heads. The other really neat thing 

is that we were able to walk in to a local school and play soccer with 

the kids. They are more than happy to beat up on the white guys. 

After being back on Canadian soil for a while things really started to 

sink in about how good we have it. The whole experience has redirected 

some of my goals in life. Another time slot is already booked 

for next year. 

All costs incurred for travel hotels and food I pay for myself. I am 

not asking for any money to go on the trip. 

Here’s my idea: I would like to come up with enough money from 

residents of Howick Township to build one or two houses. The part 

I love about this project is that I know exactly what everything costs 

and where all the money goes. I don’t like the feeling when you donate 

your hard earned money to a cause and you are not sure how 

much actually ends up where it is supposed to. 

There is a tax receipt available for any money donated. All 

cheques will be made to EMCC. (Evangelical Mission Church Canada) 

I will forward them on to the correct location. 

Please feel free to contact me any time and discuss more about 

what we did on the trip or about donating. 

Adam Schefter 

R.R.#1 Gorrie, N0G 1X0 519-335-6801 


TURNING UP THE 

VOLUME TO SAY 

LOVE IS LOUDER 

Local Youth are hired to run Traveling Summer Day Camp at local 

united Churches with a message of Welcome and Hope. 

Feeling safe and included is paramount for every person....no matter 

what age. Children are no exception. Summer camp has been 

a place to build relationships and a church is one place many find 

community support that lasts through out their lifetime. The Huron- 

Perth united Church Traveling Summer Day Camp is focusing this 

year on helping kids understand how to strengthen and develop 

safe and welcoming community as they focus on concepts like 

trust, promise and hospitality. Caring for the environment is also a 

key message in this summerʼs program with a strong focus on water. 

Both these themes of safe community and water preservation 

are woven into the activities for the each day in all sorts of ways.-- 

---games, science activities, crafts, music and more! 

“Environmental concerns are a big part of everyoneʼs focus. It is 

nice to be able to highlight this at a young age with the kids who 

will come to our camps.”, notes Jenna Beierling, this years, fulltime 

Day Camp Coordinator. “When I was a kid, I loved the vBS program 

at my home church. I saw my friends, I played games outside 

and inside, I sang songs, made fun crafts and I learned about my 

faith in a different way than I did at traditional Sunday School.”, 

remembers Beierling. 

Kathy Douglas, the Huron-Perth Presbytery Youth Minister notes 

”not only does this program connect communities to their local rural 

churches, it also offers much needed summer employment and 

skill development for youth and young adults.” There will be jobs 

provided for over 50 youth through this program. This is the third 

year the program has run and it has grown from six sites to twelve 

host sites. Love is Louder, has the potential to strengthen our local, 

rural communities.” This day camp is a daily half day program for 

children 4-12 years of age. Registration is advised and participants 

are encouraged to contact the church 

nearest them to attend. 

Love is Louder, Traveling Summer Day Camp, 2012 will run in the 

Fordwich United July 23-27. All children are welcome. If you are 

13-15 and looking for a one week chance to work/volunteer at our 

camps, we pay $50/wk or offer 25 hours of community service. For 

more information-call your local united Church or Kathy Douglas, 

519-523-4380 or Jenna Beierling, 519-236-7196 

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From the 

Editor 

Well, here I am in Denmark, enjoying a 

visit with relatives. After flying to Amsterdam, 

and then to Hamburg, Germany, 

where we rented a car, and travelled to a friends home just over the 

Danish border, where we stayed for the night. On Saturday, we headed 

off to my nieces wedding, but there was an accident on the road, 

and we were delayed. We made it in time to see the bride and groom 

come out of the Church. We then attended a reception for them at the 

harbour in Faaborg. 

We are staying at a bed and breakfast near our family. Little Audrey is 

gradually adjusting to the 6 hour change in time, and actually went to 

bed at 10 p.m. last night. Before that it was 1 a.m. before she wanted 

to settle down. Some of you will remember our nephew, Kai Feldskov, 

who lived with us several years ago. It has been great to see him, and 

his wife, Anne Grethe, again. We celebrated his birthday and their 

10th anniversary. Holger and I last visited Denmark for their wedding 

10 years ago. 

I had to come to Denmark to visit an Ikea store today. I have never 

had the opportunity to go to one at home. A very new store here, that 

was very interesting to see. And of course, we went to McDonald’s for 

lunch, Audrey’s favourite restaurant. 

This afternoon we are visiting with a niece, Elsebeth and her husband, 

Peter Hansen, who are honey producers. We have had an interesting 

tour of the different stages of honey production and Elsebeths shop 

where she makes and sells wicker baskets, bird cages, etc. 

On Thursday, we will fly to Scotland to visit with friends, and to attend 

the Royal Highland Show. Then back to Denmark for more family 

visits. before returning to Canada, 

Thank you to all who sent their submissions in early, so Sharon will 

not have to do everything at the last minute. And thank you, Sharon, 

for all your work in getting the July issue out. 

Will see you soon, Marion, Mary and Audrey 

WHAT’S HAPPENING 

IN HOWICk NEWslEttER 

• Email: whatshappening2008@live.com 

• call: 519.335.3269 

• Mail: PO Box 48, FORDWICH N0G 1V0 

Deadline for submissions: 

18th of each month in writing or emailed. 


For Home Renovations 

and Carpentry Needs 

call 

BRUCE KENNEDY 

3072 Arthur St. N., Fordwich 

519-335-3191 

Howick Central School News 

continued from page 9 

We would like to thank all of the volunteer parents and members 

of the community for your ongoing support of our school this 

year. We couldn’t have such a great school without your efforts, 

whether it was working with students to improve their academic 

skills, being a member of School Council, helping prepare food 

and clean up for our snack program, cooking hotdogs, tending our 

gardens, helping with graduation, or assisting with fund raising 

events, you really made our school a better place. 

As the year draws to a close, we have to sadly say goodbye to 

some staff members. We have teachers returning from maternity 

leaves, so we will be saying goodbye to Mrs. Stephanie Bloemberg 

and Mrs. Julie Haugh, and Mrs. Myca Bateman-Charters. 

These teachers have been a tremendous asset to our staff, and 

we wish them well in their future placements. To all of the families 

who are leaving us, we wish you well, and we look forward to welcoming 

many new families to our school community next year. We 

want to remind everyone to play safe and have an enjoyable summer. 

We look forward to seeing you back at Howick in September! 

Howick Bloomers 

Garden Club 

The Bloomers started their June 11th meeting with a tour of Julia 

Stan’s garden in Fordwich. What a delightful surprise to see 

what’s growing behind her garden fence! Julia has designed all 

sorts of special areas in her secret hideaway: ponds, beaches and 

a cabin, all surrounded with unique shrubs and perennials. 

The final meeting before summer holidays is on Monday, July 9th 

for a tour of the Flowers to Fragrance Lavender Farm on Highway 

89. Everyone is invited to join us for a fun evening. Call Linda 

Henhoeffer at 335-6235 for car pooling information. 

Fordwich Village Nursing Home 

3063 Adelaide st., Fordwich 

See our Calendar of Events 

posted monthly on 

www.howicknews.ca 

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JULY 2012 EDITION PAGE 15 


Happy Days in H owick 

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FRIDAY, JULY 13th 

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Happy Days in H owick 

Bring your favourite vehicle out to 

CRUISE 

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S HOW ‘N S HINE 

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u Fri., MAY 11 - Season Kickoff u Fri., JUNE 8, 

u Fri., JULY 13 u Fri., AUG. 10 and u Fri., SEPT. 14 

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