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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-08-24, Page 11Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 24, 1988—Page 11 Prize list out for Ripley -Huron Fall Fair Margery MacDonald, president of the Lady Directors, has written this note to be used with your copy of the Ripley -Huron Falk Fair prize list now out. In the home craft division of the Ripley Huron fair book, there is a "New Exhibition Special" in Class 5 - Domestic Granola Bars. ,Also in Class 8 - the Junior Section - there are prizes for the first year exhibitor. There are lots of good specials throughout the different classes. We would like to en- courage new exhibitors to participate. The Fall Fair books can be picked up at the Lighthouse Museum, Point Clark, and at three places in Ripley - Cecil Sutton's store at the Main Corner, Bob Thompson Feed and Supply, and George McLean's Store. Thanks to Ken and "Mary" MacDonald for this information. The Ripley Huron fall IPLEY by Ab Wylds fair dates are Friday and Saturday Sept. 23 and 24 - yes the same as the Plowing Match. By the way, are you ,working on your ex- hibits for the Ripley Huron Complex. We are - they will be needed to fill that big space. Everybody will be glad to see you with your load of entries and give you a hand to enter them. Help the presidents Bob Thompso&i and Marge MacDonald, secretaries Gordon and Ruthe Patterson and treasurer Sheila MacDonald fill the complex. And don't forget the week starting Mon - Rhetta has MacLennan Family Gathering Most of the family of Rhetta MacLennan gathered together at her home on Satur- day, August 13th and it was quite a houseful. There were approximately 25 grand- children and also 5 great grandchildren. The youngest being only 3 weeks old. They had a wonderful get-together as many of them had not seem each other for sometime. Mr. Finlay MacDonald accompanied by Mr. Charles Wilkins took Thomas Mac- Donald son of Tom and Gloria MacDonald of Fort Nelson, British Columbia to the Toronto airport on Wednesday so he could fly home to be . ready for school in September. Jack and Annette MacLennan of Strat- ford stayed for a couple of days after the family gathering with Rhetta and Marion MacLennan. Jim and Cecil Webster of Waterloo and their mother Kae Webster visited on Satur- house full. day evening in Lucknow with Mrs. Win- nifred Gammie and her sister Mrs. Myrtle Fells of Whitby. Barry and Betty Jones attended a friend's wedding in London on Saturday, August 13th. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Robb were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jer- vis of. Clinton. Mrs. Dorothy Finlayson visited for a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Rod Finlayson and family in Sarnia. The storm that passed through the area on Sunday evening, August 14th seems to have also done damage, due to the winds, east of Lochalsh. The barn roofs on both the farms of David Elphick and John McIntosh were -damaged. Elmer and Edna Culbert were in London on Thursday. While there they visited with Edna's sister Ethel Patterson who is a pa- tient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Barbara Wilkins of Paris was home with her parents, Charles and Mayme Wilkins on Tuesday. Two large successful auction sales were recently held in the community. The first on July 30 was for the estate of the late John O'Connor and the second on August 20 was for the estate of the late Gilbert Frayne: Both sales were well attended. The Catholic Women's League ran a refreshment booth for both sales. Monday, August 15 was the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and marked the end of the Marion Year which began 15 months ago. A special Mass of Thanksgiving and for peace and vocations was celebrated with the folk choir assisting in making it an extra special occasion. Parishioners are being strongly en- couraged to show their concern, care and committment to the unborn by attending a National Life Rally and Conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 17. Bus transportation from the area is available for this overnight trip. Anyone interested or wishing more information is asked to contact Clarice Dalton or Peter Dykstra. The youth of the parish have been extend- Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce are seek- ing the public's assistance in the investiga- tion of an arson which took place in the RR 3, Markdale area. The Meaford detachment of the Ontario ' Provincial Police report that on May 15th 1988, at approximately 12:30 am a fire was detected by a neighbor at Lot a, Con. 12, Euphrasia Township, RR 3, Markdale. The neighbor notified the owner of the property who in turn notified the Markdale fire department. The fire department attended and extinguished a fire that had been set. A tarp that had been laying on a haywagon, had been set afire by unknown culprit( s) . The culprit( s) had first poured chainsaw gas on the tarp and Some rags, the rags had been pushed into the floor boards of the wagon. The chainsaw gas had been kept in the barn near to where the wagon had been parked. A pink disposable lighter was found near the barn, and it is believed that the culprit(s) had used it to start the fire. No one had been seen directly around INGSBRIDGE PARISNISCHOOL by Louise Martin ed a special invitation by, Youth Club President Dan Martin and are asked to contact him for more information. The fourth Annual Rosary Sunday Pilgrimage to the Martyrs Shrine in Midland sponsored by the Knights of Col- umbus is to be held on September 11 begin- ning at 2:30 p.m. Local Knights are being urged to attend, if possible, and to contact Father Ed for more information. Bus transportation is being arranged. Donations are still being gratefully ac- cepted for the Our Lady of Fatima Grotto to help with the landscaping and lighting. Donations for the Grotto itself have ex- ceeded the cost for which the committee is extremely grateful and pleased. The balance will go to the landscaping and lighting. RIME STOPPERS 1-800-265-3787 the scene, although two youths 10-12 years of age had been seen riding bicycles back and forth on the road prior to the fire being seen. Very little damage was caused by the fire, due to the quick action of the neighbors and fire department. Extensive damage could have occurred if the quick action hadn't been taken. If you feel you can help in this or any other case, Crime Stoppers is willing to pay a reward, up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-265-3787. You don't have to identify yourself, you will be issued with a code number. No one will know who you are, and all information is strictly confidential. day Sept. 19 is set up time - and give your name for the write up - it's a tradition here - thanks. Local Woman Passes Away The most startling news for folks in ,this area was that on the Sunday noon "In Memoriam" where it was announced that the passing of Mrs. Patricia Hodgins had taken place. She was the wife of Veterinary Doctor Donald Hodgins. Surviving are their family of two sons and one daughter, David, Janine and Michael. David and Janine are in Kincardine District School - Grade 13, and Middle School while Michael is in a senior grade at Ripley District School. Sympathy goes to the family. Went to Switzerland • This past week Floyd Stanley accom- panied his wife Lynne on a very enjoyable 4 day "Layover" to Zurich, Switzerland. While in Zurich, the Stanleys toured Zurich and spent some leisure hours sightseeing the area surrounding Zurich. Floyd reports that Switzerland is still a very clean, picturesque country. But it re- mains as one of the most expensive coun- tries in Europe, in which to live or travel. Old Home Has Been Sold What has been the only dwelling con- tinuously occupied by one family since erected, in the village of Ripley in 1908 has been sold. This building .of the heritage type was built by architect Duncan Campbell for Duncan Munn, former hardware merchant and his bride (nee) Mary Alice Harris, who moved in this house as a newly married cou- ple in 1909. One unique structure in the in- terior is an all oak staircase built for Mr. Munn by Truax of Walkerton. Mrs. Marion Munn, the present owner and retired school teacher, has been using the dwelling as a summer residence since the death of Mrs. Duncan Munn in 1968. She hopes to return to the Ripley area to visit old friends in the coming years. She will be returning to Toronto in late October on November. Slo-pitch Tourney Here Ripley No Stars Hockey Club fans are having a ladies slo-pitch ball tournament on Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 26,27 and 28 in the Ripley Park. First game is at 7 o'clock on Friday even- ing. There will be a refreshment booth in the park. Everyone is welcome to the games with 12 teams coming. Some are Goderich, Walkerton, Formosa, Teeswater and Wingham. For several weeks now the park has been a place of very little activity - quiet and dark, so this is a change. SEND THEM TO SCHOOL LOOKING SMART!! 10% FALL OFF FASHIONS Select Child and Teen Fashions ... For BOYS and GIRLS \/\1705 —D L U 8- 75B - 75 3 Queen Street KINCARDINE, ONTARIO Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 6; Thurs. & Fri. Nite till 8:30 p.m. ntinel r Back to College Subscription Special Any student away at College or University wants to know the news from home. That's why we offer special rates to students for 8 months during the school year. 1$ a00 in advance for 8 months. 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