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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-10-19, Page 14INGSBRIDGE w► Page 14—Luclmow Sentinel, Wednesday, October 19, 1988 At the regular meeting of St. Joseph's CWL on October 3, guest speaker was Mrs. Sheila Howard who spoke on natural fami- ly planning. She very capably explained how natural family planning works as well as pointing out the abuse women's bodies have been subjected to over the recent past with the use of artificial birth control in all its forms. It proved to be a most in- teresting and informative talk. The parish community welcomes John Mark, infant son of Laurie and Shawn Dalton, to the family of God, following his reception of the Sacrament of Baptism. Congratulations to the proud parents. The fall birthdy party for the seniors was held in the parish hall on October 4, with afun afternoon of cards, cake and ice cream. St. Joseph's Church is now graced with a new organ with almost one half the cost be- ing covered with a bequest from the estate of the late JOhn O'Connor. The month of September has been a busy one for staff and students at St. Joseph's School. To help raise money for school activities the students ere busy during the month selling items from the Winter Geese collec- tion and Crystra Bell tree ornaments. On September 22, the students from grades 3 to 8 had the opportunity to pay a visit fo the site of the 75th annual plowing match just outside Stratford. While there, the students performed a skit which was PARISHISCHOOL by Louise Martin much appreciated and enjoyed by the au- dience. It proved to be a day enjoyed by teachers, parents and students alike. On October 4, the students of Mr. An- tonio's class 7?8 once again journeyed to Stratford, this time to learn about Medieavel times and art at the Brass Rub- bings in Stratford, and following a bar-be- que lunch at Mr. Antonio's, take in a per- formance of The Three Muskateers at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival. The story, costumes and action of this famous story proved to be areal hit with all who had the opportunity to see it. Friday, October 7 was First Friday and Miss Devlin's grade 5?6 was responsible for preparing the Liturgy which had as its theme, Thanksgiving. On Friday, the K - 3 classes had the op- portunity of going to Goderich to see a presentation by "The Funland Band". Also on Friday, Mrs. Bullen's grade 3?4 class celebrated Thanksgiving with a full Thanksgiving meal, with guests aAther Ed, Brother Carl, Mr. McQuillan and Mrs. Teresa Hickey. It was a special event that will be remembered by the students. The students are now busy preparing for cross country to be held in Benmiller and soccer to be held in Goderich. The annual Knights of Columbus Oc- toberfest co-sponsored by the Goderich and Father McCormack Councils was held at Saltford Valley Hall on Saturday, Oc- tober 15. A delicious- meal of sausage, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut and salad was followed by an evening of dancing to the music of the "Swing Masters". It proved again to be a most successful and enjoyable evening. GROTTO DEDICATED A beautiful ceremony preceding the 10:30 a.m. Mass was held last Sunday, Oc- tober 9th to dedicate the newly constructed Marian Grotto at St. Joseph's. The ceremony was held outside in front of the Grotto. Following the placing of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in the Grotto, was the recitation of the Rosary and the official blessing of the statue. The ceremony dos- ed with the hymn, the "Hail Mary" led by St. Joseph's Folk Choir. The Grotto is located just at the back of the parking lot on the lawn in front of the cemetery and the area has been beautiful- ly landscaped as well. This location is open to all who wish to enjoy a few quiet moments of peace and reflection. COMMUNITY NEWS We welcome to the parish community another member in the person of Darcy James, infant son of Jim and Bernadette Scott who was recently baptized at St. Joseph's. The annual Pro -Life Dinner to be held in Holmesville on Wednesday, October 19 will feature as its guest speaker, nationally known Jim Hughes, President of Cam- paign Life Coalition. SCHOOL NEWS Life continues to be very busy at St. Joseph's School with plenty of activities. On Friday, October 14 the cross-country runners participated in' the meet held at Benmiller. Though small in numbers our school continues, as always, to prove very impressive. Congratulations to Amy Olson who finished third in the Senior Girls Divi- sion and Ben Brophy who finished fourth in the Junior Boys Divison. Congratulations as well to all those who took the time and made the effort to take part in this taxing sport. Soccer is the next upcoming event that the students are preparing for. Monday, October 17 a meeting for parents was held in the school. The meeting featured a presentation on the Language Arts program in the Primary Divison and an outline of the new Ministry of Education Science document entitled "Science is Happening". Also outlined was the school's plans for upcoming Science Projects and the Science Fair. Following the meeting parents had the opportunity to meet the teachers and visit the classrooms. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Garland, Success, Saskatchewan visited with Mrs. Elsie Houston, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Jean Hughes and Mrs. Elsie Houston spent Thanksgiving Sunday with Ken and Joy Houston and family at Harriston. Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to get together and to give thanks for their many blessings. It is also the last long weekend until Christmas. When we looked out Wednesday morning it;reminded us that winter is fast ap- pl►aching with our first snowfall. Mrs. Clara Crowston spent Thanksgiv- ing _ weekend with her son Clarence and Jean at Chatham. They travelled in their motor home to Frankenmuth, Michigan, then camped on the way home at Port Huron. Visiting this week with his mother are Bud and Mona Crowston from British Columbia. Evelyn Little had her brother Leonard and Barbara; their son Rod and Mary and Rodney and Jacqueline as visitors on Thanksgiving weekend. Gordon and Bernice Johnstone spent the long weekend' visiting with Bob and Marion McComb at Castleton. While there, they attended Matthew Adam's baptism. Also present were John and Janet of Pickering and Bruce and Marianne and girls of Chatham. A group of seven hunters from the area spent last week north of Thunder Bay, returning with a total of four moose among them. UCKNOW by Mildred Loree Mrs. Ethel Rutherford celebrated her ninety-third birthday on October 5. Congratulations. Recent visitors with Mrs. Elsie Houston were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Garland of Suc- cess, Sask., Mrs. Myrtle Napper of Haileybury, and Mrs. Bertha Napper from Walkerton. The 126th anniversary services of the Lucknow United Church were held Sunday October 16, with a large attendance at both morning and evening services. Guest speaker for the day was the Rev. R.G. Nicholls, a former minister here and now of Etobicoke. In the evening special music was provided by the New Life Singers of Wingham. The flowers in the sanctuary were placed by the Irwin family in memory of Elaine Irwin who had passed away one year ago. Visitors last week with Lulu Stanley were her daughter Bev Tollefson of Mississauga and . Connie Sowden of Stanwell, England. Mrs. Ed Friendorf has moved from her home on Stauffer St. to a house near Teeswater, near her son and his family. She sold her home to David and Eileen Moffat of RR 3 Hollyrood and we would like to welcome them to Lucknow and wish them many happy years of retirement. The War Amputations of Canada a tradition of amputees helping amputees War Amps Chief Executive H. Clifford Chadderton and Champ Karl de Wit have something in common — they're both amputees. The War Amps was first estab- lished in 1918 to assist amputee veterans. Now the war amputees pass their many years of experience along to the younger generation through the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Champs re- ceive artificial limbs, counselling and financial assistance. What is our future? When there are no longer war amputees, we will become the Canadian Amputees Foundation. Graduates of our CHAMP Program will carry on The War Amps tradition of amputees helping amputees. The War Amputations of Canada, National Headquarters, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 0C4. The War Amputations of Canada is a registered charitable organization operated by amputees for amputees on a nonprofit bass The War Amps does.not receive govern mens funds Should you wish further information, please do not hesitate to conta,,r us Toronto (416) 480-0600, area codes 519. 613. 705 dial toll free 1800.268-8821 all other area codes dial toll free 1800268-8917. Charitable Registration Number 0286831 09 A large crowd attended the auction sale for Olive Smith, 720 Havelock St. on Saturday. Sunday morning in Lucknow Presbyterian Church a baptismal service was held for Daniel Robert, sone of Allan and Jackie Murray. Among family members that were present were his two great-grandmothers, Mrs. Frances Mur- ray and Mrs. Clara Raynard. The members and friends of the Sepoy Apartments hosted an Open House on Sun- day in honour of Jean Hughes who is celebrating her ninety-sixth birthday on October 17. Surprising her aunt Jean was Dorothy Coulter of Armstrong B.C. who arrived in time for the party. We are sorry to report that Butch Foran, a part-time employee at Henderson Lumber, had the misfortune to cut his hand badly in one of the saws on Saturday morning. He is presently a patient in University Hospital, London, Sunday, October 9th Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blake and Sean of RR 1 Alliston brought Thanksgiving dinner and visited for the afternoon with Olive Blake. Later Mrs. and Mrs. Grant Sowerby of Cambridge came up from his mother's south of Goderich and had a visit. Monday Grant and Linda came again and brought another Thanksgiving dinner. Other visitors during the week were Mrs. Elsie Irvin, Goderich, and her sister Mrs. Clara Raynard, Lucknow; Mrs. Ron McGuire from Huron Township; Mrs. Mary Black and her granddaughter Natalie Black Are you part of the human race or just a spectator? Pamrraparnvn 1 a Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. Birthday Club WHITNEY TAYLOR LUCKNOW October 25, 1986 2 Years Old fr om Huron Township, who made several snowmen to entertain residents of Cresthaven Apts; Mrs. Barbara Blake (Webster) from Santa Monica Cal., was here Thurs. and again on Monday. Cindy and Melanie Willits spent the weekend with Ian and Jean Montgomery while their parents were in Toronto atten- ding the Loree-Clark wedding.Others from the area present at the weding were Evan and Margaret Keith and Austin and Mildred Loree. P.S. Toronto is not for me. RIME STOPPERS 1-800-265-3787 Crime Stoppers of Grey -Bruce are seek- ing the public's assistance in the investiga- tion of a wilful damage which occurred in Durham. The Durham police force report that during the evening of August 12 and the early morning hours of August 13, some unknown culprits vandalised three brand new vehicles at Westend Motors on Garafraxa Street, Durham. The culprits entered the three vehicles while they were parked on the parking lot, and threw eggs and bags of motor oil in- side each vehicle. All the vehicle interiors had to be cleaned and some replacing and repair had to be done. The cost of repair and cleaning of the vehicles was approx- imately $1,000. It is believed that more than one person was responsible. The culprits have not been identified as yet. If you feel you can help in this or any other case, Crime Stoppers is willing to pay a reward of up to $1,000 for informa- tion 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 a code number. No one will know who you are, and all information is strictly confidential. CRIME STOPPERS Ph. 1-800 265-3787