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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-12-16, Page 19Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 16, 1987 --Page 19 Festive Post office thanks to Ripley students Under the direction of teacher Miss Susan Hamilton, students. from the Ripley District School painted the windows in the front room at the Ripley Post Office in festive colours. Thanks to post mistress Mrs. Marg Thompson for marking down their names as follows - Sarah Zdybel, Susie Paquette, Jason Johnson, Dave Collins, Elizabeth Plowright, Brian Campbell. We are sure that a few compliments would be appreciated after you look at their work. Celebration 88 awards Celebration 88 Awards - Thanks to Prin- cipal Floyd Stanley for getting s around to us - The Government of Canada is sponsoring a program called "Celebration 88 Awards" to coincide with the Winter Olympics in Calgary. The program honours Canadian citizens who have demonstrated characteristics which are in keeping with the admirable ideals of the Olympic Spirit: hard work, determination, moral character, and dedication to community. The "Celebration 88" awards program has two parts. The "Celebration 88" medals honour individuals who have made outstan- ding contributions to amateur sports. The "Celebration 88" certificates recognize those who have contributed to the quality of life in their community. These certificates are to be awarded to people in any field of endeavour. A local committee has volunteered to seek out deserving recipients in our community of Ripley and Huron Township. If you would like to nominate someone for a medal or cer- tificate, please forward nominations in writing, with reasons for your choice to Larry Irwin, Box 243, Ripley, Ontario or give your nominations to other committee members Wally Pollock or Floyd Stanley. Our Community will be awarded only six medals and recipients will receive their medals at a ceremony in conjunction with our Winter Carnival, Feb. 13, 1988. The following are the six award categories for "Celebration 88" Medals: 1. Athlete - Choose one male for his outstanding contrkbution to the sport and community. 2. Athlete - Choose one female for her outstanding contribution to the sport and community. 3. Volunteer - Choose an individual for his or her unselfish contribution to sports and community. 4. Coach - Choose an individual for devoting his or her time to the encourage- ment of fair play and sportsmanship and for bringing out the best in the athletes under his or her guidance. 5. Official - Choose an individual for devoting his or her time to the promotion of fair play and sportsmanship. 6. Sponsor - Choose a business that has contributed monetarily, or with services in kind, towards the development of amateur sport in the community. DEADLINE for nominations to our local committee members is December 30th, 1987. Ripley Intermediate Hockey The Ripley Roosters travelled up to meet the Lions Head North Stars on Friday night to battle to an 8-8 tie. The North Stars got a 4-0 lead in the first period, and kept a 7-3 lead after the second period. Kevin Stewart counted for.3 of the Ripley goals while Brent Armstrong and Carl Stanley each got two and Dan Wilken got one. Sunday night action in Lucknow gave Ripley a big 9-3 win. Dan Wilken started off the Ripley teams scoring while Todd Walden, Devin Stewart and Brent Arm- strong each added one to end the first period 4-2 in Ripley's favour. Art Clark and Steve Simpson were the Lucknow scorers. An unassisted goal for Todd Walden was the on- ly marker in the second period (for Ripley) . Allan Eadie managed one for Lucknow ear- ly in the third period, but Ripley took the next four which credited to Larry Colling, Kevin Stewart, Brent Armstrong and Paul Keelan. Next Ripley game is Sun. Dec. 20 vs Durham at Ripley arena at 3 p.m. Visited with Ab Last Thursday Bill Bushell visited in Ripley with Ab Wylds and with Clayton and Doris Nicholson. At one time Bill was the Ripley baker also he clerked after in the hardware store. Finished course at Georgian Mrs. Betty Cook, Red Cross Homemaker, has just completed a ten week course at Georgian College in Owen Sound in the Home Support program for homemakers. Graduation was at the Clog and Thistle Restaurant in Owen Sound on December 10. Twenty-two ladies completed the course. WMS Christmas meeting The afternoon W.M.S. of Knox Church, Ripley met at Huron Villa for its December meeting. Mrs. Hackett opened it with words of welcome followed by the Aim and Pur- pose. All enjoyed a tape of Charlie Pryde's "Don't Forget to Pray" followed by prayer. It was decided to give treats to shut-ins at Easter instead of Christmas, as there is so much given at Christmas. The roll call, Show and Tell something pertaining to Christmas, was answered by members. Mrs. Gladys Huston was presented with a small gift for answering the roll call the most through the year. Cards were signed for Cathy Nugent, a pa- tient in St. Joseph Hospital, London, and Pearl McDonald, in Kincardine Hospital. The officers for 1988 were installed by Mrs. Hazel MacDonald. The devotions were taken from Nov. Glad Tidings with Gladys Huston, June Elliott, Mary Brown, and Adeline Hackett taking part. Starting with singing Hark the Herald Angels, Mrs. Hazel MacDonald read the Scriptures, Matt. 18, 1 to 25 and Luke 2, verses 1 to 7. After the devotions, the hymn While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night was sung, the collection taken and dedicated. Meeting closed with prayer and singing Away in a Manger. Lunch was prepared and served by Gladys Huston and Adeline Hackett. Won a cookbook Mrs. Shirley MacDonald of Con 12 east in Huron township was the winner of the cook book "Company is coming" on Monday morningthis week for answering a phone question with "Avocado". Canvassed the village Christina Robertson canvassed Ripley for• donations to the Canadian Bible Society, Toronto recently. Chris had just returned from there, visiting with her nephew Bill Dowkes, of Varsity staff. Ida and Corrie Piel who operate the I.C. Greenhouses on the Sixth concession east in Ripley have them started last week. The first one in the five houses is in operation as we understand. Keep your tree fresh By the way the recipe for keeping the Christmas tree fresh and green is to have it in water as follows - a cup of sugar, one and half cup of Javex, and a gallon of water - and do not have it where children can drink it. Also the second cookbook was won this Monday morning by Brenda MacDonald of Tara who knows Shirley MacDonald. In Owen Sound for surgery Saturday, and she found that she had Pearl Wylds(Mrs. Ernie) of the Sixth con- become sick after having lunch on Satur- cession west in Huron township underwent day. Isabel called her daughter Muriel who surgery in Owen Sound Hospital. The trou- was in Ripley at this time. And in turn Dr. ble was a bleeding ulcer and g:. a nes. Knox of Kincardine was called. He lost no Folks here are glad to hear that earl came time in getting her into the ambulance and through the operation. The : bladder fix- on to Owen Sound. At the hospital on Sunday ed and the h orr :: der control. were Mrs. Isabel Wylds, her daughter under control. Muriel and Lloyd Lamont and back up on Isabel Wylds from the farm across the Monday are Isabel, Muriel and George road took a walk over to see Pearl at noon on Lamont. Santa visits Lucknow W.I. The Lucknow Women's Institute held their Christmas meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, with 21 ladies enjoying a delicious turkey dinner catered to by the Anglican ladies. The Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were repeated. Dorothy Brown presided over the meeting and read a poem. A minute's silence was held for Mrs. J. J. McKenzie who had died that day. The motto `Shelter of the Homeless' was ably given by Edna Young. A contest was conducted by Dorothy and a sing song of carols by Marion McFarlane with Mary MacGillivray at the piano. The topic 'Who and Where are the Homeless' was given by Mabel Whitby. Readings were given by Dorothy Brown and Grace Campbell. Santa arrive (strongly resembling Elizabeth Robinson) and handed out gifts to all. A most enjoyable afternoon came to a close with the singing of the Queen. Debbie Rintoul, daughter of Lee and Lila Rintoul of RR2 Lucknow, was awarded Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Showman at the Junior Charlais Showmanship Competition at this year's Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Debbie was alos the Reserve Junior Angus Showman. Also shown is June Jackson from the Ontario Charolettes and a judge from Quebec. Debbie's steer, a 1228 lbs Chianina Angus, sold to H and H Leader Co. Ltd. Foodland at Guelph for $2.50 per pound. Debbie also had the Cham- pion 4-11 Steer in the Queens Guineas competition for the 1228-1270 pound division. There were seven weight divisions ranging from 900 lbs to 1496 lbs with a total of 117 entries. Great work, Debbie (Photo courtesy of Canadian Livestock Photography) Promote Your Business and Product AND Watch Your Profits Grow! For info and prices, call 528-2822 R.W. 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