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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-02-16, Page 17ripley news Imeknew Sentinel, Weeetitseeeday, rebnigtoFeb I6, 190—P*e 117 Second annual family fun weekend successful... •beim page 11 winger sunshine it was an en- Jo werekept busy from eleven thirty to two In the afternoon, Back in the auditorium Elmer and Marianne Smelter were in cha�e elf the euchre party. Theerye were nine tables d an in- crease this year. After the scores were totalled the results were top lady Mrs. Annie (Joe) Scott and top man Leonard Reid, Law -man" and lady were Donalda Pollard and C lu istena Robertson respec- tively, Floyd Stanley was in charge of the cross country ski rads. A half mile course starting at the Complex over to the Ripley high school and then out the railway tracks towards the arch and back around to the Complex was laid out. Three classes were 110 years and under, 11 and 12 years, and 13 year's and over, First and second in each class received a gold and a silver medallion respective- Whners in the first class were Amy Rotteau and Todd Thompson, in second class Brad Stanley and Vincent Wright, and in 13 and over Tammy Dadson and Mary Lieu McLean. Snowrnobiting trials Were held on John C. MacDonald's field west of the Complex, Winners were first Roger Ludwig of Point Clark se- cond Mike Nicholson of the Southline, and third Mrs. Anne (Roger) Ludwig of Point Clark, A third new feature organized by Bob Scott for Speaker to address bereaved parents There is help for parents who have lost a child through death. Margaret Darte from Toronto, a speaker and group leader from Bereaved Families of Ontario, will be speaking on the subject and showing the film "I Miss You on Thursday, February 24 in the Auxiliary Room of the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Bereaved parents, family members, health care pro- fessionals and family counsellors are invited to hear her speak, The follow- ing morning, February 25 at 9:30 a,m., she will be available to speak with parents who have lost a child by death. Brothers and sisters, as well as grand- parents, may attend. Refer- rals may be made to Connie Osborn at 524-7184 (alternate number 524-8323, Director of Nursing or Assistant Direc- tor of Nursing) . Margaret Darte is a foun- ding organizer of Bereaved Families of Ontario. She is responsible for Public Rela- tions and Education and she did a student Chaplancy at McMaster Health Science Centre and at the Hospital for Sick Children. She is a bereaved parent and group leader, Her own daughter died some seven years ago and a year or so later, her husband, who had grieved silently and in great pain, -lay down one day and died of a broken heart." Bereaved Parents of On- tario was founded in 1977. It is a self-help group and all counsellors and members have suffered the loss of a child. There is help for those in this situation, The loss may have occurred anytime, before birth right up to 30 years and over, As they are a self-help group working with professionals, they have a very high success rate in helping families through their grief, Margaret Darte is a very special lady who knows the heartache of the loss of a child and also what can help. Parents and their family members would benefit greatly by attending both sessions. langside news By Lillian Young Christine Bregtnan went by bus from Mildmay to Toronto on Monday morning where she attended the Plowmen's Association Con- vention at the Royal York Hotel held on Monday and Tuesday. Christine is the Bruce County Queen of the Furrpw. Visitors through the week with Lillian Young were Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Young on Tuesday evening and Mr, and Mrs. lan Thomas on Friday evening. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. lan Thomas were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weasner of Cam- bridge. Lillian Young and William visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Len Coughlin and family of IKincardine area and last Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Russell Young visited at the same home. Tax tip of the week A Public Service Of H&It Block Q. If I have to move to attend university, may I deduct the moving expenses? A. Moving expenses within Canada are deductible, but only from scholarships or from income earned at the new location, not from earnings before you moved. Moving expenses in or out of Cinada may be deducted by students but only from certain types of income. Q. My wife's only income is $3,500 in dividends from a trust fund. May I claim her as my dependant? A. You have the option ut including her dividends in your income. In this way, you will increase your claim for a married deduction. You could also benefit from the dividend tax credit and the $1,000 investment income deduction. the trine sunny outdoors last Saturday was a Slow Pitch WI tournament with six local teams taking part. They were two teams from Point Clark, two for Ripley and one each for Hervie and Reid's Corners, In the finals it was Reed's Corners over the Point Clark Kinsmen score '6 to 2. The Ripley Raiders were presented with a novelty trophy made by Mike Hunter, Concession 6 west for being the most sportsmanlike. Howard Har- rison was the umpire in chief. The snow sculpturing com- petition with Mrs. Wendy Scott in charge was judged with these results - first Grade 7 with their Garfield at the Ripley District School, second with the Turtle went to a group at the Ripley Leisure Life... Designed to promote and enhance tourism in Southwestern, Ontario. Bring tourists to your door by joining the magazine tourists won't want to be without. Huron Central School and third also at the ►Trey Huron Central with an Garfield, Receiving honorable men- tion was the work of the grad and Dianne Rotteau family at Ambeerleey, Judges were Wendy Scott, Dianne Heinisch and Marlene Coll- ing, Jim and Dorothy Needham directed a fun time at the indoor skating in the arena on Saturday after- noon. fternoon. The family Fun Weekend closed Saturday evening with a well attended dance in the Complex Auditorium with the Cob- blers Apron Orchestra play - Organizer John Gamble said that it was a real fun time and while the week was not organized for a money snaking event it dhl make a =sat for the Rilpley Huron tion Oomnuittee. Arrived back home Mabel and Norm Barnard arrived bark at their Rtpley home this past weeke after enjoying a six week holiday at Daytona Beach in Florida. Fortner Ripleyites Hill and Wanda Harris of London ar- rived back home last Satur- from a five week holiday at Dustin, Florida, This past weekend, Hili and Wanda visited with her sister and husband Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Greer in Lucknow. The February meeting of the Happy Hearts Senior Citizens club was held in the Ripley Legion Hall on Fri., Feb. 11 at 2 o'clock with a large attendance. William Oollins as chairman opened with a sib led by Florence Ktrkpa ck with Violet MaeKennie at the piano. Margaret Scott gave the minutes of the January meeting. Note of thanks was read from Hanel Stanley. A minute's silence was held in memory of Walter Collins, A motion that the club do away with 50 cents ad- mission at the door for the nest of the year was made by Gladys Arnold, The last Wednesday night in the month moving pictures will be shown. Ann McC.osh presided tor a picture eon - gest of wedding pictures. Gladys Arnold read some items out of a Ripley Express of March 1936, George Mooney was editor Toni res page 236 Tou � s m isa Bililon $ Industry in S�ath western Ontario Consider Leisure Lite is a travel guide in magazine form. It's purpose: to provide a comprehensive guide to the leisure activities...the good !Ile of Southwestern On. tarso. 11 will provide our visitors with interesting features about our area, holiday highlights, maps, community guides, special events, and other desired information. Leisure Life will have a total circulation of 40,000. 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