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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-09-23, Page 15Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 23, 1987—Page 15 A surprise party for Ruth's 68th birthday • from page 14 the Joe Culbert family in a line, The Henry in the line is a cousin of the one in the above obit. HOME FOR THE WEEKEND Miss Cindy Emmerton came home from Toronto on Saturday to vitt with her parents Lorne and Linda Emmerton and to celebrate her grandmother's, Mrs. Ruth Bogues, 68th birthday. On Sunday, a surprise party was held in Ruth's honour at the home of her daughter and husband, Linda and Lorne Emmerton. A hayride was planned, but rained out. Everyone had a good visit and supper was served. Those attending were from Kincar- dine : Mr. and' Mrs. Bert -Inkster and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker; from Walkerton: Mr. and Mrs. Pete Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Dale South Bruce Amnesty International met in the Lucknow United Church Tuesday of last week for a workshop on community support conducted by Betty Audet of Palmerston. Participating in the discussion were (left to right) Ruth Bell, Prisoner Co-ordinator; Sheila Turvill, Special Campaigns; Betty Audet, Area Facilitator and Margaret Ferguson, Chairperson of the South Bruce Amnesty International. (Photo by Pat Livingston) Amnesty Internation The South Bruce Amnesty International group met in the Lucknow United Church last week with chairperson Margaret Ferguson conducting the business for the coming months. It was noted that she will be attending the Ontario Regional Meeting in Orillia October 23 to 25. Long Term Prisoners will be the theme for the Amnesty International Week scheduled for October. Ruth Bell, Prisoner Coordinator of the local group, asked the members in attendance to continue writing letters on behalf of the group's prisoner, Rev. Fekede Hundesa in Ethiopia. Sheila Turvill, leader of Special Cam- paigns, reported on work being done for the campaign against human rights viola- tions in the People's Rupublic of "ietnam and in Kampuchea (formerly Car.:bodia). Also, Amnesty International members are ve'y concerned about the new Refugee Legislation, Bill C-55, and are sending peti- tions to the Prime Minister in this regards. Area Facilitator, Betty Audet • of Palmerston, led a workshop on Communi- ty Support. The group members were able to evaluate their work and share new ideas for the future. Jr. Women's Institute After a break during the summer mon- ths, the Lucknow Junior Women's Institute has recommenced a regular monthly schedule with their September meeting held at the Town Hall. Reviewing some of the events of the summer, in July a bake sale was held in conjunction with the Co-op yard sale. In the month of August, members enjoyed an evening out including dinner followed by a performance at the Blyth Summer Festival. Plans for the Lucknow Fall Fair were discussed by the group and finalized for the annual event. Vicki Owen represented the Junior Women's Institute in the Miss Lucknow competition. A corsage and ban- ner were provided by the group for her. The menu for the Fair Queen Banquet was settled upon and everyone present agreed to to bring a necessary item. Pat Porter agreed to coordinate the Group Display on Friday morning. It was also agreed to purchase a video for the Lucknow Library entitled `Feeling Yes, Feeling No' and concerning sexual abuse. Grab Bag items for the upcoming Christmas Bazaar were donated by some members attending the meeting. The bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 28 instead of the first Saturday in December as has been the rule in the past. Pat Porter has agreed to be the new secretary for the Institute since last year's recorder, Anne Inglis, is moving with her family to Tiverton. Anne was on hand at the meeting to outline a course she had taken on Time Management. The main principles involv- ed, said Anne, were to organize • first yourself and then your home. This includ- ed keeping a calendar of birthdays and an- niversaries, work shifts, appointments, etc. Following the meeting, a lunch was pro- vided and the girls enjoyed a social time to get reaquainted after the summer break. Cheese and butter winners The Fundraising Committee for the Lucknow Sports Complex held a very suc- cessful draw during the Fall Fair Weekend. The committee sold tickets on a draw for cheese and butter donated by the Teeswater Creamery. Winners of the grand prizes were Bob Farrish, Ron Alton and Mrs. Helen Todd. Just a reminder that the next meeting of this committee will take place on the even- ing of Thursday, October 1 at the Mayfair. The meeting is open to anyone interested in working with the committee. New ideas are always welcomed. Baker and daughters; and from the Ripley area it was Mr. and Mrs. John Shantz, Miss Linda Shantz, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Weber, Master Brent Weber, and Mrs. Mildred Wylds. They also celebrated Bert Inkster's birth- day which was also on Sunday. The rain did not stop the fun and joy shared by all. Thanks to Linda for this item. Mrs. Vera Heritage of Toronto - the former Vera Crawford, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Crawford, was at her cot- tage at Blair's Grove, Bruce Beach this past month. Retired Dr. Bill Crawford is a nephew. The Ripley Fair Queen competition is cancelled due to the lack of queens. Thiswas announced last Saturday. Attended reunion Mr. Malcolm Finlayson of Toronto and his daughter Nancy of Barrie visited with his sister-in-law Dorothy Finlayson recently. Chakrs and Mayme Wilkins attended the annual Wilkins and Friar reunion on Sun- day. The event was held at the Dungannon Hall and it is reported that attendance was very good. Elizabeth Wilkins of Mount Forest was home on the weekend with her parents Charles and Mayme Wilkins. The W.M.S. of the Ashfield Presbyterian Church held their September meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Dorothy Finlayson. Peggy Heffernan of London was home on the weekend with her mother Dorothy MacLennan. Sharlene Jones, daughter of Barry and Betty Jones, is attending the University of Guelph this fall. Air time purchased The first meeting of Voice for Life for the 1987/88 season was held on Sept. 14 in the Royal Homes Conference Room. Rev. John Vaudry, pastor at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, read from Psalm 139, which speaks of the humanity of the unborn: "Truly you have formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother's womb." Rev. Vaudry read a commentary on the psalm, which stated that from the very beginning we were or- dained by God. President Jim Bakelaar commented on the great success of the bikeathon held on Saturday, June 20 and expressed thanks to the organizers and all who took part in and supported the event. Funds raised will be used for educational purposes, particular- ly TV commercials. At present, three commercials are being aired on CKNX, Channel 8. These commer- cials feature' women who have had abor- tions sharing their feeling in the after- math. The group will look into purchasing additional air time for more commercials. Voice for Life has contributed to the Na- tional Pro -Life Telethon, which will be aired across Canada Feb. 12-15, 1988. The purpose of the telethon is to reach all Cana- dians across our vast country with the pro- life message... CKNX TV will carry the telethon. The board lauded Murray Cardiff, M.P. who supported the Dr. Gus Mitges Bill, Stocker Sale 800 Head at Hensall Livestock Sales Ltd. on Saturday, October 3rd, 1987 1 p.m. CONSISTING OF: STEERS, HEIFERS AND CALVES FOR INFORMATION CALL Victor Hargreaves (519)482-7511 Clinton Barry Miller (519)235-2717 Exeter (519) 229-6205 Kirkton Greg Hargreaves (519) 262-2619 Hensall (519) 262-2831 Hensall Auctioneer: LARRY GARDINER which would given protection to the unborn udner the Charter of Rights. Unforunately the Bill was defeated by a vote of 89-62. The group will sponsor an information booth at the upcoming Teeswater-�_- The purpose of the booth is to provide in- formation on life issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide. New pam- phlets, such as "Abortion Myths and Fairy Tales", written by a woman who had three abortions, will be featured this year. Ladies - Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Team Standings Bashful -10; Dopey -7; Grumpy -6; Happy -7; Sleepy -5; Sneezy -7. 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