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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-10-04, Page 12The news from ondesboro PROGRAM Friday, October 6 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - Parade leaves Optimist Park. Official Opening by Fall Fair Ambassador immediately after parade at the Fairgrounds 11:00 a.m. - Junior Simmental Show 12:00 p.m. - Judging of Shorthorn & Herefords 12:00 p.m. - Judging of Ught & Heavy Horses 1:00 p.m. - Judging of Swine & Sheep 1:00 p.m. - Pedal Pull Registration at the Tent ALL DAY - PENNY SALE ALL DAY - FARMERS' MARKET ALL DAY - CANADA'S MAGIC MIDWAY 1:30 p.m. - Pedal Pull in the Tent 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - M.J. Bullock - Fortune Teller 4:00 p.m. - Bicycle Draw. Must be present to win 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - M.J. Bullock - Fortune Teller 6:00 p.m. - Baby Show - Pre-Register by Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. To pre-register call: Sandra Melady 527-2799 or Susan Arts 527-2564 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Local Entertainment 9:00 p.m. - Pork Carcass & Beef Carcass Auction Saturday, October 7 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ALL DAY - CANADA'S MAGIC MIDWAY ALL DAY - PENNY SALE ALL DAY - FARMERS' MARKET 10:00 a.m. - All Day Broomball Tournament 10:00 a.m. - Pet Show in the Show Facility 1:00 p.m. - Judging of Charolais, Simmental and Jersey 1:00 p.m. Pedal Pull Registration at the Agriplex Park 1:00 p.m. - Baby Show - Pre-registration required. (See Friday at 6 p.m.) Upstairs Hall S.D.C.C. 1:30 p.m. - Pedal Pull at the Agriplex Park 4:00 p.m. - Bicycle Draw - Must be present to win 4:00 p.m. - Penny Sale Draw 4:00 p.m. - Exhibits close Bring your whole family to the 150th Seaforth Agricultural Society Fall 41110 1111. October 6 & 7, 1995 Te; t_., Show Facility atu Srday, October 7 - 12:00 Noon Sctorw Youth - Preschool to Grade 8 are Invited to bring their pet to the fair. Limit - one pet per person Please ensure your pet's vaccinations are up to date prior to visiting the fair. Everyone showing their pet must be in control of their pet or have an adult accompany them to assist. You will be expected to Introduce yourself and your pet and tell what you enjoy about your pet. Please register at your school office by Thursday, October 5, 3:30 p.m. There will be the following categories for the pet: 1. With the most spots 2. Who Is most unusual 3. Who is the smallest 4. With longest whiskers 5. Who does the most Interesting trick 6. Who Is best behaved. 7. With the shiniest coat 8. Dressed to match owner 9. Longest ears 10. Who sings Canada's Magic Midway Fun for Everyone! Baby Show Pre-Register by Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. To Pre-register Call Sandra Melady 527-2799 or Susan Arts 527-2564 Home Craft Cannery Fruits & Veg. Section "L" Home Economics Section "N" Floral Section "S" New Ag Bldg. Magician Norm Barlow Fun for the whole family ADMISSION to the fair is FREE a donation of canned goods for the Huron County Food Bureau would be welcome PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1995. Happy Gang plans viewing of Newfoundland video The September meeting of Happy Gang Seniors was held in the Hall on Sept. 27 with a pot luck dinner. Twenty-six members sat down for dinner. The former president Edythe Beacom opened the meeting thanking everyone for their support over the last two years. They then sang 0 Canada and Edythe turned the meeting over to Len Archambault, the new president. He welcomed everyone and told a story to get things started. Correspondence included a thank you from Mary Gibbings, regarding the Huronlea party and a thank you from Helen Lee for a sympathy card. Betty Hulley reported on the fall rally being held Oct. 5 at Exeter Legion. There is a $3 charge for lunch and $5 for the branch. Everyone is welcome. Betty also reported on the USCO Convention in Toronto. About 300 people attended, 14 of which were from this zone. Betty Archambault won a trip for two to Atlantic City. They are going in October. USCO will increase the fees from $1 to $2 next year. In the absence of June, Reta read the minutes of the May meeting. They were moved by Reta and seconded by Lorne Hunking. The treasurer's report was given by Reta and seconded by Betty Hulley. A thank you was read from Margaret Good and a letter from USCO was read. The seniors have been invited to Dungannon, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. Admission is $1 and the group is asked to have two entertaining numbers. Anyone wanting to go should contact Betty Hulley. A motion was made by Lorne Flunking and seconded by Beth Knox to pay the Lions $40 per; meeting for the use of the Hall. A motion was made by Reta Kelland, seconded by Renee Snell, to put the membership fee for this year to $5. A motion was made by Edythe Beacom and seconded by Addie Flunking that there be a charge of $10 each for the Christmas party to be held Nov. 29 at 12:30 p.m. with the UCW catering. A motion was made by Ken Hulley, seconded by Ruth Vincent, that a donation of $200 be given to the Lions for cakes for October. A video on Newfoundland will be seen at the October meeting. Hulleys arc supplying the video and Jack Lee will bring the TV and VCR. The club is going to try euchre tournaments to raise money. These will be on the fourth Saturday evening of the month at 8 p.m. The first one to be held is Oct. 28. The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. and five tables of euchre were played. Winners were: high lady, Vietta Hoggart; lone hands, Reta Kelland; low lady, Betty Archambault; high man, Lorne Flunking; lone hands, Beth Knox; low man, Reg Lawson. Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 E. Beacom celebrates 80th June and Ted Fothergill enjoyed a four-day bus trip with Cherry Bus lines to an inn on Eagle Lake in the Haliburtons. The hostess was Betty Elphick. The sympathy of the conununity is extended to Shirley and Doug Bell on the passing of Shirley's mother, Shirley Darling of London. An 80th birthday party for Edythe Beacom was held at Londesborb Church on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1. Tricks usher at United Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Oct. 1 were Jim and Ramona Jamieson. Ushers were Bob and Karen Trick. Flowers at the front of the church were placed for the occasion of Edythe For the second time in a month, Brussels village council has taken small measures to try to solve a drainage issue because there is no money to take the proper steps. At Monday night's village coun- cil meeting Denis Merrall, Huron County Engineer, suggested a num- ber of small steps that could be taken to solve the problem of water in the basements of main street businesses but enlarging the main street storm sewer would likely be a million dollar project. Merrall said the problem had been brought to his attention by Max Oldfield of Oldfield Pro Hard- ware and Radio Shack who has water in his basement during heavy floods. Councillor Greg Wilson confirmed that other main street Squirts win Continued from page 10 again for the B championship. With all of the girls so tired and ..e pitcher's arms wearing out, Tiffany Reinhardt led the ream to a victory over Goderich of 28-14, with a total of 346 pitches in 14 innings. All the girls are to be congratulated on their hard work during the season as well as the tournament. The Hullett Squirt Girls are grateful to everyone who supported their chocolate bar sales which bought the whole team new jackets. Enough money was left over for a trip to Wonderland. Thanks also goes out to all the parents who helped out in any way during the season, and to the Hullett umpires. Beacom's 80th birthday. The senior choir sang Just As I Am. Holy Communion was held. The sermon topic was "Bridging the Gap." businesses also have flooding prob- lems but they don't use their base- ments for store area as the Oldfields do. There are no plans of the storm drain under Tumberry St., (which is a county road) Merrall said, but people seem to think it is a 12 inch drain. "There's no way, in my opin- ion, that a 12 inch drain is suffi- cient to accept water from cellar drains. The bottom line is the coun- ty roads department is in the road business, not the cellar drain busi- ness. The drain is sufficient for the county road. If the village wants to put in a new drain to take the cellar drains, the county will give the same assistance as elsewhere. If it's Continued on page 25 Aftrit4it torn Luann's Country Flowers is now open for fresh flowers Come in & meet our new florist Krista Buffinga We will be pleased to provide you with fresh flowers for all occasions including Thanksgiving 117 Queen St., Blyth 523-4440 Brussels council seeks water problem solutions