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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-04-26, Page 29Page 28-Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 26, 1978 Kingsbridge Kapers BY TERESA COURTNEY Sincere, sympathy of this com- munity is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Mrs. Thomas O'Neill, the former Eileen Bridget Carey, who passed away on Saturday, April 22 in Victoria Hospital, London in her 69th year. She is survived by her husband Thomas Edward, Huron - view; two daughters, Mrs. Wil- liam (Mary Ellen) Gower, Salt - ford; Mrs. Larry (Margaret Ann - Peggy) Harrison, Stratford, and one son Thomas Edward of Kingsbridge; one `• brother and seven grandchildren. Frank Sullivan was released from the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Monday, April 17. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Farrish and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Farrish have returned following a two week vacation in 'Riverview, Florida. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Chester Finnigan and the Finnig- an family on the death 'of her step -mother, Mrs. Alfred Sher- wood herwood on Wednesday, April 19 in her 90th year. Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Root, the former Louise Courtney of Grand Rapids, Michigan are spending a week's vacation with her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jack Farrish and families and visiting with another sister, Ozella and Jim O'Neill and family. Several from this area attended the Smith Bean Cutter Field Demonstration and Open House at George Smyth's Welding Shop, R. R. 2 Auburn on April 19th. Lorne Farrish, a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital is convalescing at the home of his son Jack and Mary Farrish. Mary VanRooy, R.N. at the Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver is spending three weeks vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John VanRooy and family. Raymond Finnigan who has been spending the winter months in Florida has arrived back home. Welcome back, Raymond. Janette Hogan and Mary MacKinnon returned to their homes here on April 20 following a ten day vacation with the former's sister' Kathleen and Anita Hogan in Calgary, Alberta. Mr. Bill Simpson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Simpson, who has been employed in Calgary, Alberta, arrived home last week to help with the spring seeding. Welcome back, Bill. Congratulations to Mary Lu- anne Clare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clare who was the runner up in category 3 at the Royal Canadian District C Effect- ive -Speaking Competitions held at Owen Sound on Sunday, April 23. The winners will proceed to the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Contest to be held in Ottawa on Friday, May 5. Each contestant received a gift of money and a desk pen set. Bill Berry, an employee with the Great Lakes Drilling and Blasting left this week for Calgary, Alberta where they will be drilling for oil and gas. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, or you'll be late for church on Sunday morning. ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL Three teachers at St. Joseph's School, Kingsbridge were pres- ented with awards for their outstanding contributions to edu- cation. Certificates of Merit for the Outstanding Young Men- and Women of Canada Program went to Barb Eedy, Nancy Park and Joanne Hamilton. Education Week is now over and what a success it was. On Monday, April 17 grades one to four participated in the Kiwanis Festival in Stratford. Even though the choirs did not place, the school returned home with hon- ourable mention. While the' Primary students were in Stratford, a select Junior Intermediate team took on the ladies of the community in volleyball and the students were defeated by four games to none. Tuesday afternoon saw the Garv- ey Public Speaking for Grades 5 to 8 with the following winners. Grade 5, Tommy Gilmore, Mary Lynn Doherty, Ron Del- bergue, Vicki Doherty, Shannon Durnin, Gerda Hendriks. Grade 6, Michael Austin, Shawn Durnin, Rosemary Gil- more, Shawn Doherty, Casey Hendriks. The skits were won by Betty Jane Foran, Christine Stapleton and Vicki Doherty. Second place was awarded to Shawn Doherty and Steven Hickey. -Grade 7, Diane VanOsch, Liz Vogt and Marion Knoop, Lisa Frayne, Carol Foran and Joe Gerdes, Linda Sinnett, Brent Berry, Lisa Frayne, Carol Foran, Heather Ann Stapleton, Diane Van Osch. Grade 8, Debbie Drennan, Diane Miltenburg, Cathy Van Diepan, Yvonne Sinnett, Kathle- en Foran, Jackie Dalton, Dana Doherty, Kathleen Foran, Debbie Drennan, Willie Hendriks, Jackie Dalton, Kevin Leddy. While the speeches were going on, Mrs. Evans, Public Health Nurse, was speaking to the Grade 3 and 4 students about vaccina- tions. Mr. Bullen, organized French public speaking for Grad- es 6 to. 8 on Wednesday. 'This is thesecond year of this event and already there is a marked im- provement in the standard of .Oral French. The winners were, Grade 6, Betty . Jane Foran, Perry Van Osch, John Lalonde. Grade 7, Diane Van Osch, Carol Foran, Joe It was rather appropriate that during EducatlonR Week last 'week, three Kingsbridge Separate School teachers received certificates from the Federal Government for their outstanding contribution to education and the community: This Canadian Merit Award can be given out in other fields besides education. These three teachers' names were submitted for the' award last fall -by Principal Dave Zyluk. Left to right are Nancy Park, Grade 3 and 4 teacher who helps with fair floats, sports and is on the music committee for the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic School Board; Barb Eedy, Grade 1 and 2 teacher who helps with fair floats, is in charge of play day, public speaking and helps with sports tournaments and inuslcal festivals; and Joanne Hamilton, Grade 8 teacher who is chairlady of' the history committee for the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic School Board, coaches junior and senior sports teams and is on the sports council for the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic School Board along with several other activities. (Photo by Joanne Walters) Gerdes. Grade 8, Rose Mary O'Keefe, Jeannette Pelletier, Jackie Dalton, Annie Van Diepan. In the meantine Grades Kind- ergarten to 4 went to tlie- Pinecrest Nursing Home in Luck - now where they entertained and visited with the patients. The first in a series of three workshops in the use of metric was. held by Mrs. Dave Zyluk and the turn out was not only limited to parents but the entire commun- ity. A folk dance was the highlight on Thursday as the Grade 5 and 6, class managed to involve all observers in their dances. Kind- ergarten to Grade four public speaking was finalized Friday morning. Two pre-schoolers, Ra- chel Brophy and Kim O'Neill were awarded silver dollars for their efforts. The winners according to grade are as follows: Kindergarten, Laurie O'Neill, Rhonda Hogan, Sara Brophy, Brenda VanOsch, Brian Redmond, Douglas Tulk, Sandra VanOsch, Jennifer Dal- ton. Grade 1, Christine Connelly, Steven Tulk, Wendy Miltenburg, Vince Doherty, Sharon VanOsch, Patty Durnin. Grade 2, Lisa Card, Patty Durnin, Lisa Durnin, Ron Plasschaert, Maurice Delbergue, Maureen Stapleton and Colleen VanOsch, Grade 3, Darrell Dur- nin, Andrea _Smith, Agnes Van- Osch, Angela Foran, Mary Kath- erine Stapleton, Paul VanRooy, Kevin Hanl. Grade 4, Danny Wilson, Darren Connells- John VanOsch, Cathy O'Connor, Lonny Doherty, Patrick Frayne and Stephen VanOsch, Maria Dalton, Sally VanOsch, Linda VanOsch. In the afternoon the -school presented an Afternoon of Enter- tainment. Kindergarten sang songs. The Bus Song and Where Do You Come From? Grades 1 and 2, When I. am Big and Rhythm Band. Grades 3 and 4 sang Early One Morning. Grades 5 and 6 danced the French Canadian Square Dance - La Cardeuse. Grade 7 did a Hillbilly Skit and the Grade 8s performed Charlie's Showtime. (ONLY YOU CAN GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! St. John Ambulance in conjunction with The Lucknow Leo Club Are offering the standard First Aid Course to Anyone interested, 14 and over Instru&ion will be held at the Lucknow Town Hall commencing Thursday, April 27, 1978 At 2:30 p.m. Enrolment fee is $16.50 And includes books and materials If interested please contact Leo Advisor Rod McDonagh at 528-2031 or 528-3823 • Lucknow Custom Welding & .Machine Phone 528-3835 Cattle squeezes and Head Gates Lathe . Work Hog, Feeders Special custom, made Door Locks FOR SHED AND BARN DOORS Wrought Iron Railing Farrowing Pens Pioneer Chain Saws Repairs to all makes of chain saws Special of the Week Farm Bates Call us for your requirements If you have an idea, and want it put together - Drop ill and see us, we'll make it Barry Hackett Les Hazelden