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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-04-19, Page 24Page 24- - ,rcknow Sentinel, Wednesday, Aprl1 19, 1978 This Week in Ripley BY AB WYLDS ,Best wishes and congratula- tions go to Mrs. Neil McLennan. Norma had he r 80th birthday last Saturday. The birthday party was held on Sunday with the family home - Jean (Mrs. Lindsay) and Donald MacLennan of Toronto, Ross MacLennan of London and Kenneth MacLennan of the Toronto Collegiate teaching staff. Ripley area folks wish Norma many more happy birthdays. People in this area were pleased to see the fine article and pictures of Miss Beverley Smith in the London Free Press on April 10th - Monday of last week. It is very rarely that one can see anything on the main intersection of Ripley at seven on Sunday morning. Not so last Sunday, after looking twice there were two dark horses taking an easy trot across and on west to about Bob Love's place or Brian's Sunoco Garage. Here they turned around and you would never guess it, there were two more horses coming from the west. All trotted slowly towards the Royal Bank corner and vanished - just out for a stroll in the - bright morning sunshine • with no cars t� bother them at that early hour. The wedding of Shirley Mc- Creath, R.N., daughter of Wil- liam and Helen McCreath of Ripley and Peter Walden, son of Mrs. Marion Walden, and the late Murray Walden of Reid's Corners, was held last Saturday in Ripley Knox Presbyterian Church, On Wednesday of last week,. April 12, 1978, Mrs. Verner Brown of Point Clark area passed away in the University Hospital in London. The former Lillian Skeg- gs, Mrs. Brown was born in London on October 15, 1909. She is survived by two daughters Pat and Jan and was predeceased by her husband, Verner and son, Ronald. Sympathy. of the community is extended to the daughters. Both attended high school in Ripley and Pat was an outstanding athlete at the track 'and field meets. The Ripley and District Horti- cultural Society held their regular meeting in the Ripley Huron Legion Half- on April 1 lth at 8 p.m. President, Mrs. Ewan MacLean of Lochalsh, welcomed everyone tothe meeting. Mem- bers were reminded of the District Annu `1 being held iii Wingham on April 22nd and of the Spring Flower Show in the Ripley Huron Legion Hall on May 16th. Everyone enjoyed two solos byRev: Jim Bushell of Ripley. Guest speaker for the evening was Bill Fahey from Durham. Mr. Fahey is founder and president of the Saugeen Field Naturalist Club. He shared his knowledge of the flora and fauna ' in the Grey -Bruce area by showing and commenting on slides of wild flowers, fungi, and birds. Mr. Fahey sharpened everyone's awareness of the natural beauty that surrounds us in all the seasons. Courtesies were given by Mrs. Oliver McCharles of Lochalsh. The Ripley Agricultural Society held its April,meeting on Monday evening of last week, April 10th, with president, Jack Farrell; in charge. Discussed were such things as the trophy case in the complex, 4-H clubs, the spring dance, fencing on the ball park and the use of the complex for the fair. Mrs. Dorothy Brooks who has served the society well as its treasurer for the past 18 years resigned and her position is now taken by Mrs. Gloria Rutledge. After her retiring address she was given applause. Jack McLean of Ripley who passed away on April 7 in Kincardine and District Hospital was born in Ripley on June 16th, 1929.. , He attended the Ripley Schools and then for many years he worked for the Walden Brothers (Bill and Eric) as bus driver and motor mechanic both in Ripley - and then after their move in Wingham. The Kincar- — dine Masonic • Lodge held a service on Sunday evening in the funeral home. Jim Cornish of the sixth conces- sion west in Huron Township was transferred to Owen Sound Gen- eral and Marine Hospital on Monday of this week. Jim was taken to Kincardine and District Hospital on Sunday evening, April 9th. He is scheduled to undergo surgery in Owen Sound. Ripley and Huron friends wish Jim well. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bell of London visited with Mrs. Donalda Gossell in Ripley last Sunday. At this time of writing Mrs. Marion McCharles of Lochalsh is a patient in Kincardine" and District Hospital. Area folks wish Marion a speedy recovery and return home. On Monday evening of last week, April 10, the Happy Hearts Club took a bus to Belmore for their annual supper of pancakes, maple syrup, and homemade sausages. The Bruce County Cattleman's Association held their spring dinner meeting in the Ripley Complex on Monday evening last with a large attendance. Mr. Farquhar MacDonald of Brampton visited on Thursday and Friday with his mother, Mrs. Mary (Donnie) MacDonald. Mary and Milan Lasarevich of Brantford visited Annetta and Bill Robinson on Sunday. Miss Connie Irwin of London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Irwin. Mrs. Donalda Moir, son Paul and friend, Jeff Aldon, and Wildon Robertson of Wingham and Bob Robertson of the tenth were recent visitors with Miss Christena Robertson in Ripley. Mrs. Gladys Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forster, Mr. Currie Colwell, Mr. and Mrs. Don McCosh 'were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Colwell of Black Horse. Congratulations go to Mrs. Ada Farrell who celebrated her 87th birthday on April 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fitzsimmons of Pinkerton, Joanne Ferguson, Joyce and Teresa Farrell were Monday visitors with Don and Anne McCosh. Ripley Huron Centra REPORTERS: Christine Cover, Heather Scott, Kenneth Thomp- son, Ian Culbert. GRADE ONE On Wednesday, April 12, we were invited by Mrs. Hender- son's Grade 7 class to come and enjoy a puppet show, that had' been written and produced by them. Clues were taken from the magic bag for each play, and this helped create a real interest with the audience. The plays were well done and very much enjoyed by us all. Thank you for a "terrific show" Grade 7ers. MUSIC FROM QUEBEC , On Tuesday, April 11, three French people came from Mont- real. They sang two songs and had instruments such as the cello," recorder and a guitar. They asked 5 ' u . ents to come up and play with , em. They taught us how to make the sound of rain with our hands. GRADE FIVE The Grade 5 students are taking a .study on Africa, Such things involed are the countries, bodies of ' water, vegetation, physical features etc. They are having a good time. REMINDER A reminder that "Open House" is on the 19th with school entertainment. Ripley Happy Hearts BY CHRISTENA ROBERTSON Nearly 80 persons attended the Senior Citizen's meeting held at the Legion Hall on April 14th. Reg Moore chaired the meeting. The minutes were read by Mrs. Margaret Blue. A sing song was led by. Reg Moore with Mrs. MacKenzie at the piano. Program conveners were Mrs. Oliver McCharles and Mrs. Anne Mason. Mrs. Olive Young who was first organist at Huron Church, Ripley, gave a musical medley on the piano. Happy Birthday was sung for Mrs. Young, Mrs. Herb Farrell and Jack Blue who had birthdays this month. A five act skit was conducted and written by Mrs. Walter Lock entitled. "We The Consumer". Mrs. Bressee explained a book, Give Yourself Better Odds! ,l. 3' 4111116„, 011 th. odds .t, 1 I. r thi you haw 1.11h blood 04**ote 'hot .nuld lead In *Mona Mihh ,...b14ni Usually only. pill a day u innugh to ennanl the die..,. Gt.. your Ido * b.ltn +bane .1.y nn lre.tn.ehl High Blood Pressure Treat It ... and live, Club "Mining Mature Minds". A reading, entitled, "The Com- plaint", was given by -Mary Pollock. The guest speaker was George Brophy, lawyer, now practicing in Lucknow, who spoke on "Con- sumer Frauds", especially as applies to Senior Citizens. He was introduced by Mrs. O. McChar- les. Mrs. Ann Mason gave the courtesy remarks and presented a gift to Mr. Brophy. Reg Moore expressed thanks to the commit- tee in charge. Lunch was served by Ann McCosh, Frances Elliott, Muriel Arnold, Katherine Irwin, Norma McLennan. The clean up crew were Lloyd Arnold and Oliver McCharles. RIPLEY 4-H BEEF CLUB The first meeting of the 4-H Beef Club was held April 11 at the Ripley High School. Leaders are Cecil Sutton and John Elliott. Officers elected were Robbie Sutton, president; Corinne Boyle, vice, president; Mary Margaret Smith, secretary; . Gary Rutledge, press reporter. • 'lI. k . .:s �..:, «s& :v ,>.o.. :ax.:z :r :tzs:a.::z saa z osF e•.: a.e s:! "dry O Y..F... The warmer weather has found the children of the village skateboarding, playing street basketball, and riding bicycles. Todd Ritchie, Lucknow, had his skateboard out fora spring run on the main street sidewalk. [Sentinel Staff Photo] PLETCH ELECTRIC WINGHAM RESIDENTIAL—FARM—INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL Phone Collect 357-1583 NOTICE Kindergarten Registration PARENTS DESIRING TO HAVE A CHILD ATTEND KINDERGARTEN AT RIPLEY HURON CENTRAL SCHOOL DURING THE 1978-79 SCHOOL TERM ARE REQUESTED TO REGISTER WITH MRS. BETTY ELLIOTT AT RIPLEY HURON CENTRAL SCHOOL FRIDAY, APRIL 28th FROM 9 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Proof that the child will be 5 years of age before December 31, 1978 is required and if possible the child should accompany parent at time of registration. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable registration time.