HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-23, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23,1997 PAGE 7.
Turnberry gears up for 140th
By Margaret Stapleton
Wingham Advance Times
All around Turnberry Twp.,
festive bows in purple, green and
white are springing up in
anticipation of the township's 140th
anniversary this Aug. 9 and 10.
The bows are the same colour as
the Scotch thistle, the logo for the
anniversary celebration paying
tribute to Turnberry's Scottish
heritage. The slogan, "A Wee Bit
of Heaven, Tumberry ’97" invites
everyone to come celebrate 140
years of living and working in
Tumberry.
Early last fall, an anniversary
committee was struck. Since then
its volunteer members have been
working diligently to come up with
a weekend of activities in the
hamlets of Bluevale and Belmore.
Start-up funding for the celebration
has been provided through the
generous support of Turnberry
council, as well as corporate and
private donors.
A full schedule of events has
been planned for the weekend,
Wingham Armouries on Friday,
Aug. 8, to disc jockey Kevin
Wormington. The dance is for
young people aged 11 to 15.
The big event n Saturday, Aug. 9,
is a parade through the streets of
Bluevale. Start time for the parade
is 11 a.m. sharp with set-up from
9 to 10:30 a.m.
A volleyball tournament will run
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the park in
Bluevale, recessing for the parade.
The Bluevale Community Hall
will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
for "Turnberry Tea" and open
house, including displays and
histories of township properties.
Following the parade, opening
ceremonies will be held at 1:30
p.m. at the hall. Among those
taking part will be Huron MP Paul
Steckle, Turnberry Reeve Brian
McBurney, representatives of
neighbouring towns and township
councils, as well as anniversary
ambassadors Bruce and Nancy
Corrigan.
A baby contest is scheduled for 3
p.m. at the hall, contact Phyllis
Barfoot at 357-3087 for details.
menl, a horseshoe tournament will
be held at the park in Bluevale. For
the younger crowd, there will be a
midway courtesy of Space Age
Amusements from 1 to 5 p.m.
The action moves to the Belmore
Community Centre on Saturday
evening, Aug. 9, for an anniversary
dance to "Smokie Roads". The
doors open at 8 p.m. with dancing
from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Belmore will be the place to be
again on Sunday, Aug. 10. A
community church service will
begin at 1 p.m. in the community
centre. A jamboree and talent
program will run from 2:30 to 7:30
p.m., featuring Barn Dance
alumnus Johnny Brent as emcee.
Also on Sunday, there will be a
refreshment area at Belmore and
activities for the children.
The anniversary weekend winds
down with a beef barbecue from
4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community
centre.
The anniversary committee and
residents of Turnberry extend a
warm welcome to all to come
celebrate this "wee bit of heaven"
we call Turnberry on Saturday,
Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10.
The news from
ondesboro
Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360
Women win silver
Friends will be sorry to hear of
the death of Wallace Riley of
Niagara Falls. He was a former
Londesboro resident.
The sympathy of the community
is extended to Milt and Helen Dale
and Lome and Geraldine Dale on
the passing of their brother, Lloyd
Dale.
June Fothergill attended the
funeral in Listowel of her aunt,
Miss Clair Keeso of Caressant
Care. She was in her 97th year.
Josephine MacGregor and Reta
Kelland won the silver medal at the
Ontario Senior games held in
Sarnia, July 16 for euchre.
A community shower was held
on Sunday, July 20 at Londesboro
hall. Guest of honour was Sara
Lyons, bride-elect.
Sara thanked everyone for
attending and for the gifts.
Lunch was served.
Cheerios lunch in Bayfield
The July meeting of the Cheerio
Club was held on Wednesday, July
16. Members had lunch at the
Bayfield Inn, then proceeded to
Pine Lake to the cottage of
Genevieve Allen.
Gennevieve welcomed eveiyone.
Roll call was done with eight
members present. Minutes of the
June meeting were read. Edythe
gave the treasurer's report. Edythe
and Genevieve gave readings.
Draw money and collection were
taken up. The draw, donated by
Geraldine, was won by Beth Knox.
It was voted to give $100 to the
Londesboro Lions Club.
Cards were played.
E thelThie news from
Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250
W. Martin Holstein Princess
Congratulations to Wanda Martin
who was chosen Holstein Princess
for Huron County at the Huron
County Twilight Meeting, held at
the farm of Art and Corrie Bos of
Blyth.
Wanda is a second year student
at the University of Guelph in Agri-
Business.
Lyle and Barb Martin of Ethel
are Wanda's proud parents.
Best wishes to Rodney and
Maryann Marlin, who were married
on July 9, at Alma. They will be
living on the fourth of Grey.
A community shower was held al
the Ethel United Church, Thursday
evening for Krista Keffer.
A good crowd attended a buck
and doe, Friday, evening in Monk
ton for Sherri Ward and Trevor
Machan.
There was also good attendance
Saturday evening in Brussels for
the buck and doe held for Trevor
Jacklin and Carrie Sero.
40 enjoy euchres games
Lost a friend
The kindergarten class of Vacation Bible School, organized by Blyth United Church, Church
of God and Christian Reformed Church parishioners, act out the scenes for a story told by
Jane Klasen.
Ten tables of euchre were in play
al the Ethel community centre.
The 50/50 draw was won by
Ross Stephenson.
High cards prize went to Ruby
Armstrong, Marion Beimes, Waller
Harifield. Low card prizes went to
Becky Ruppel and Velma
Sleightholm.
Tally draw winners were: Verna
Crawford, Donna Moore, Belly
Kennedy, Ken Crawford, Margaret
Crowe, Helen Dobson, Edna
McLellan, Keith Turnbull, Shirley
Verstoep, Jim Smith and Hazel
McKenzie.
Blyth takes ROMA ins. bid Carlson Wagonlit Ellison Travel
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
A change will soon take place for
the Village of Blyth.
After several years of insurance
coverage by Frank Cowan Insur
ance, council agreed to switch to
Jardine OME Insurance, through
the Rural Ontario Municipalities
Association (ROMA), for a cost
savings of approximately $4,000
for the village.
Councillors heard presentations
from both groups at the previous
council meeting, and after studying
the reports, passed a motion to
accept ROMA’s bid, al the July 21
meeting, at an annual cost of
$30,770 plus PST.
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart
told council he had studied the
policies very closely and decided
Hullett council accepts tenders
Construction was the topic for
Hullett council at the July 15 meet
ing.
R.J. Burnside and Associates
were asked to call tenders for work
on Youngblut drainage works for
improvement and extension.
Council passed a motion which
wiLl see a $20 fee added to the final
installment of all rural property
taxes to recover the cost of installa-
they were very comparable (in cov
erage).
“I could see nothing, in either
policy, which could leave us in an
unfavourable position,” he said.
tion of posts and blades for the
9-1-1 system.
Reeve Tom Cunningham will act
as voting delegate at the annual
Conference of the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario.
At a special meeting called on
July 12, council awarded the tender
for repairs to Hogsback Bridge to
John Reymer construction at a cost
of $94,807.50.
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