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Lby Mildred Loree
UCKNOW
Sidewalks
are being
replaced
The work's department is doing
an excellent job of replacing broken
sections of sidewalk around town,
making it much safer for walking.
Visitors recently with Jessie
Johnston were Margaret Dickson of
Bemidji, Minnesota and Margaret
Dickson of Kincardine. Also
visiting were Duncan and Necia
Black of Buffalo, N.Y.
Chris and Nicole Willits
vacationed last week in Listowel
with their aunt and uncle, Debbie
and Bob Loree, and cousins Jimmy,
Jeff and Matt.
Darrell, Gaye, Lindsay and Stacey
Lome of Justice, Manitoba, spent
nearly a week with his cousin
Wayne and Carol Atkinson. Also
staying at the same home, part time
of the Loree Reunion, were Blair
and Betty Loree also of Manitoba.
Austin and Mildred Loree visited
Thursday in Chesley with her
sisters Marion Reid and Irene
McAllister. They also called on
Neil McAllister, a patient in the
Chesley Hospital.
John and Janet Johnstone, of
Ajax, are holidaying with his
parents, Gordon and Bernice
Johnstone.
Damien Martin
Student of
the week
Damien Martin is a studentwho
lives in the village of Port Albert.
Damien has just completed his final
year of high school at Goderich
District Collegiate Institute. Damien
is presently searching for summer
employment to prepare himself for
his ltrst_year of science at Wilfred
Laurier University in Waterloo.
This summer, Damien would like
employment in the areas of
construction, landscaping and farm
work -- all of these areas are a
large part of his past work ex-
perience. Although Damien would
prefer work in these areas, he
would gladly accept any other
employment opportunities in dif-
ferent areas.
It is important to note that
Damien's services are not limited td
the Port Albert area. Damien has
accessto a car• and is willing to
work anywhere in Huron -Bruce
area.
As a student, Damien has great
potential. Through his experience,
Damien offers many talents that
could be utilized by any employer.
Damien served his high school as
President of the Students' Council.
As well, Damien possesses a solid
working knowledge of the French
language.
If you are interested in. hiring
Damien or any other hardworking
student, please call the Canada
Employment Centre for Students in
Goderich at 524-2744.
Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 21, 1993 — Page 9
45th annual Hackett Picnic held at Ashfield Park
The 45th Hackett Picnic was held
on July 11, 1993, at Ashfield Park,
12:30 p.m., with 32 in attendance.
J.C. Drennan . and Lorne Hackett
attended with their barbecues . The
Sandy and Janet Hackett branch of
the family were in charge of the
picnic. Lorne Hackett was master of
ceremonies. Lorne welcomed
everyone and we sang grace lead by
Mrs. Helen Lindsay.
During the business portion a
moment of silence was observed for
those who passed away, followed
by the Lord's Prayer in unison.
Each branch of the family tree
present introduced their family.
The minutes and treasurer's report
of 1992 were read and adopted.
Lome thanked J.C. Drennan for his
barbecue; Chester and Bell Hackett
- lunch committee; Scott Hackett -
sports committee; and Helen
Lindsay for singing leadership.
We will hold the picnic next year
on the second Sunday in July at
Ashfield Park, 12:30 p.m., with
Harry Hackett's family responsible
for the day. Mrs. Allen Bradley
will look after- the flower arran-
gement to be replaced in the graves
of Joseph Hackett and- Eliza Jane
Henry.
A sing song led by Helen Lindsay
was enjoyed by everyone.
The birthday closest to Sandy
Hackett was Lorraine Stewart; the
birthday closest to Janet Hunter was
Evelyn Hackett (same day); the
anniversary closest to Sandy and
Ianets' was Vernon and Anna Mae
Hunter. The person bringing the
largest car load of people to the
picnic was Eldon Bradley; the
youngest person present was Peter
Hackett; the oldest person present
was Midford Wall. Tile person
signing 11th on the register was
Alvin Hackett; the person signing
15th on the register was Anna Mae
Hunter.
The indoor portion of the program
concluded by Helen Lindsay sin-
ging the "Irish Blessing."
Results of the outdoor games:
Kick the Shoe: Mac and Brian
Hackett (tied);II Chester Hackett and
Ken Laidlaw (tied). Kick the Shoe:
Fran Hackett, Elleda Laidlaw, Hazel
Hackett, Evelyn Hackett. Three
legged race: Mac and Peter Hackett;
Sherry McCracken and Alvin Hack-
ett; Hazel and Scott Hackett; Brian
and Fran Hackett; Chester Hackett
and Anna Mae Hunter; D.A. Hack -
St. Helen's W.
the date of its
St. Helen's W.I. met at the hall
on July 14 with President Caroline
Menary presiding.
The roll call "Name your favorite
vegetable and how you prepare it"
was answered by. all.
The bus trip was discussed and
the date changed to Thurs., Aug. 19
leaving the hall at 9 a.m. We are
going to see Emus and other exotic
birds. We will eat lunch at Bayfield
then on to Art Bells for a tour of
his fruit farm.
We were reminded of the articles
each was to obtain for the Group
display at the fair. These can be left
ett and Helen Lindsay. Running
Race: Peter Hackett, Mac Hackett
and Scott Hackett. A water balloon
relay was enjoyed by two teams on
a hot humid day. The games closed
with a candy scramble.
I. changes
bus trip
at Muriel Moffats.
Edith Cooper gave an interesting
reading on Trans Canada pipelines
and hydro electric generators for
Isobel Gaunt. Caroline Menary read
a humorous reading "I remember
when wash tubs were made to last."
Jokes were told by people whose
initials started with A., C. and D.
We closed the meeting with the
Queen, and Institute Grace was.
sung with Florence McConnell
playing the piano.
A delicious lunch was served by
Caroline Menary and Helen Todd.
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