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The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 33

The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 33

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THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Wednesday, March 9, 1983 15B Cultus Lake OAP plan book shelves 7 I TOM HAM EL jlL The monthly $5 attendance prize was won by Tommy Anderson and a number of dimes were collected from members who forgot to wear their leather membership pins. Three new members were welcomed. Alice Tully and Vi Morris paid their tribute to the refreshments were served by Dorothy Larsen, assisted by Alice Tully. Bill Anderson, treasurer, gave a financial report. Hydro hint to Waste-Watchers Set thermostats back to 16C at night to save approximately 10 per cent per year on heating bills.

i MMMMMMNli Danny Hudson, and a miniature birthday cake was presented to Alice Tully whose birthday was that day. Members were reminded that income tax assistance is available at the hall every Monday afternoon. Bob Morris and Norm Swanzea are providing this service, and will travel to the home of any local member unable to attend the hall. The service is free to those whose incomes are less than $12,000. For those having more, a donation will be asked, based on the amount of work involved.

The first Wednesday evening Bingo was so well received that it was decided to hold Bingo every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for members and their families. Gordon More than 200 books have been donated by Cultus Lakers OAP members and friends to establish a members' library, it was revealed at the Feb. 28 general meeting. Loretta Baker, president, announced that permission has been granted by Cultus Lake Park Board to construct a permanent bookcase in the Community Hall.

Work on this will be started immediately by a committee composed of George Williams, George Coton and Byron McClaren. Librarian will be Bob Morris and library days will be every Monday afternoon. Ruth McLeod, secretary, read a Safety Council release outlining the widely established Block Parent program. McLeod mentioned that JOHN AND LUCINDASKIDMORE (nee Lucinda Gayle Evans) Photo by Don Young NURSING GRAD Laureen Diane Isaac recently graduated from the BCIT Psychiatric Nursing Program. She is the daughter of Howard and Eleanor Isaac and is a 1979 Chilliwack Senior Secondary School graduate.

IN GENERATORS carry as a suitcase, and still deliver 500 Watts of concentrated power. This liny technological triumph weighs In at a mere 21 Kg (46 3 lbs.) which makes It ideal for leisure use or as a stand-by cottages. 12012 Volt $449.00 MONTIES SMALL ENGINES LTD. 45781 Alexander Ave. 792-6222 YAMAHA Skidmore-Evans THE NEW POWER Amnesty meeting in '-'Mew- i month at 7:30 p.m.

at 45628 Spadina they had to travel to Vancouver for meetings. In the fall of 1982 several dozen members were involved in Amnes- For the wedding the bride chose a white gown styled with long sleeves, wide lace collar and lace cuffs. Maid of honor was Janice Minion. Best man was Ed Pears. An informal reception was held for family and friends at the home of the grooms parents in Burnaby.

Following a wedding trip to Hawaii and California, the couple will live in Burnaby. Lucinda Gayle Evans and John Herbert Skid-more exchanged wedding vows Feb. 14. Pastor Kirk Duncan officiated at the small wedding with immediate family attending. The double ring ceremony took place at the groom's home in Burnaby.

Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Evans of Morris Valley B.C. and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Skidmore of Burnaby. i A group of people in the Chilliwack area recently formed a chapter of Amnesty International at 45628 Spadina Ave. Kevin Kavanagh a spokesman for the group explained that the organization was founded in 1961 because of an appeal launched by British lawyer Peter Benenson. He wanted to organize practical help for people imprisoned for their political and religious beliefs. The organization now has more than 200,000 members, subscribers and supporters in 134 countries and territories with organized national sections in 41 of them.

The founding chairman of the organizations' International Executive Homemakers celebrate the recent missing child episode in Sardis has emphasized the urgency for the program and invited volunteers to phone Cultus Elementary School principal Len Braun, during school hours, at 858-6266. Function of the program will be explained in detail, including handling of emergency situations. The president thanked the many members who have served on various committees, including a special thanks to Margaret McClaren, whose excellent direction of the twice-a-week exercise class has brought its membership up to 30. Ruth Anderson reported on the successful Valentine tea and thanked her committee for their enthusiastic help. Winner of the raffle, a Valentine cake, was Committee (1963-1974) was Sean MacBride, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1974).

The organization also has has a representative in the United Nations. The groups International Secretariat in London has a staff of 150 and handles more than 5,000 individual prisoner cases each year as well as initiating actions on behalf of the hundreds of thousands detained, regardless of the ideology of either the victim or governments concerned. Until members in the Chilliwack area decided to get together once a month on the third Wednesday of each annual 4-H gathering in North America, Aug. 25-30. Remaining horse shows, including show jumping, heavy and miniature horses, take place Aug.

29 to Labor Day, with beef cattle, dairy goat and swine shows from Aug. 30 onwards. Pet and poultry shows run throughout the fair, as does the all-breed display of animals in the barns. Featured breeds will be Shorthorn beef cattle, Ayrshire dairy cattle and Toggenburg dairy goats. Organizing one of the largest fairs in the world takes a lot of time and effort but, says PNE Agriculture Advisory Committee Chairman, Gordon (Chub) Berry, ''Out committee chairmen are dedicated to the idea of putting on a first class show, and to making sure that agriculture remains the major component of the 17-day exhibition." Running releases tensions, helps heart-health, says B.C.

Heart. Support the Heart Fund. Place 'Three 5x7s wallets! Dates set for PNE ag show Ferguson is convener, assisted by Mike Kalmuk. The latter donated a special $10 blackout prize which was won by Vi Morris. Refreshments were served by Jeanne Kalmuk and Loretta Baker.

Molly Campbell spoke briefly to the meeting, stating that it was a real fun evening and urging everyone to support future games. Maisie Ferguson invited volunteers to assist with the Saint Patrick's Day supper planned for Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Tickets have been sold out, however. Those responding included Ruth Anderson, Doreen Coton, George Coton, Bob Morris and Gordon Ferguson. Vi Morris and Jean Kalmuk will bake pies for dessert.

March ty International and the Chilliwack group would like to let people know about their monthly meetings in Chilliwack. The next meeting is March 16. 4 litre Sale ends Saturday of on HAMEL'S CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS Draperies Blinds For Over 20 Years! ill 9357 Mary St. 792-0955 Price 1 Pick Up And VI Pitch-In i jm were enjoyed during the evening with the highlight being an Easter Bonnet Making Contest. Winners were: prettiest Delores Phillips; comical Doreen Hampton; most original Mary Holding; only man Joe Ferianek.

A minute of silence was observed for three homemakers who have died in the last 10 years: Olga Bartel, 1977; Evelyn Leipert, 1982; Marilyn Friesen, 1983. Mrs. J. Beaton said the grace before refreshments, prepared by members. Two original homemakers, Mrs.

Eaton and Mrs. Esau cut the cake, given by hostess Mrs. Redding. Chilliwack Homemakers Guild celebrated its 10th anniversary Feb. 25.

Retired Homemaker Electa Redding hosted a party of Chilliwack Homemakers' Guild in Sardis. President Ruth Hill and past-presidents Alice Goodin and Helen Adams were co-hostesses. The Guild was formed to give homemakers a closer contact as a group, keeping them in touch with office staff and B.C. Homemakers Association. Hill presented past-presidents Alice Goodin, Helen Adams and Ruth Marsh with rose corsages.

Special guest of Homemakers' Service was Marjorie Trott, who started Homemakers' Service in the Chilliwack area. She was also presented with a rose corsage. Also present were Marjorie Evans, Chilliwack; Mrs. Farridge, Delta; administrative supervisor Jean Servizi, and scheduling supervisor Joyce Smith. Retired Homemaker guests were Belle Miller, Coquitlam; Josephine Beaton, Phyllis Eaton, Linda Esau, Mrs.

I. Far-rell, Pauline Hagen, Edith McElroy, Ruth Marsh, Dorothy Maxwell, Vivian Skiba and Natalie Stadler. Games and contests Libraries to get Telidon installed The 1983 Pacific Na-tional Exhibition Agriculture Show, largest of its kind in Western Canada, will run from Aug. 20 to Sept. 5.

The Hunter section of the horse show is scheduled just before the fair, Aug. 16, 17, 18. Dairy cattle, sheep and mixed classes of the horse show highlight the first week of the fair, Aug. 20 24, followed by the biggest Telidon machines, often seen in shopping malls and elsewhere, are computerized information directories. The user can call up information on the screen on a large variety of subjects.

"Placing of these machines, which will be done free of charge to the library, will give our patrons more experience with this new technology and also allow our staff to become more familiar with the mechanics of the system," Craven said. The Saving Choose from thousands of rol quality Vw. wallpaper in the most fashionable patterns and colours, including the best of the book patterns. Several branches of the Fraser Valley Regional Library will soon have Telidon machines installed. Jim Craven, executive director, reported last week that Telidon machines will be placed in Langley, George Mackie (Delta), Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and White Rock libraries.

In addition, the regional library has asked for machines to be considered for Ladner and South Delta. HERE'S A FEW EXAMPLES OF OUR GREAT SAVINGS! (All prices are per single roll.) Wallpaper Type Reg. Price Everyday Sale (all pre-pasted) Elsewhere Low Price Price 3.49- Vinyl-coated 995 7.99 4.97 Strippable 14.98- 12.99- 5.99- Pure-Vinyl 15.98 13.99 7.99 Dry Strippable, 9 95- 8.95- 4.97- Designer Wallcoverings 12.95 10.95 6.47 js, PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY Portrait Pactcags 1Sj- (S on Our Finest Interior Satin Latex portraits portraits portraits portraits portraits portraits Two 8x10s Fifteen only 2 $1195 IH. on Premium Quality 'Dripless' Ceiling Paint Everyday Low Price Our Finest Interior Semi-Gloss Latex Everyday Low Price Sale jSfilitre 95 deposit WSL 22.98 Sale Everyday Low 21.98 Sale effect while quantities last. Croups $1 txtra per person Poses our selection Beautiful backgrounds available Ask about our Decorator Portrait March 26, 1983.

Price in MARCH 14 MARCH 15 PHOTOGRAPHY HOURS: Mon. 10-1, 2-6; Tues. ChilliwackMall (-MART CANADA 200-45610 LUCKAKUCK WAY 45672 Airport Rd.f Chilliwack Phone 792-7368 i i i i ill i i i.

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