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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-11-04, Page 7113 lg The news from e rave Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 1 M. Taylor marks 80th Taking a refreshment break Little Megan Stute and Mom, Donna enjoyed some of the tasty goodies at the Bluevale United Church craft and bake sale, Oct. 31 after picking up a few deals. According to one seller, a large crowd waited outside for the doors to open at 3 p.m. and the church basement quickly filled with shoppers. AT BLYTHE BROOKE ORCHARDS You'll find an excellent selection of Apples • McIntosh • Cortland • Spartan • Gala • Empire • Ida Red • Russet plus pumpkins, squash, carrots, potatoes & other in-season produce SAVE MONEY ON TOP QUALITY' PRODUCE WHEN TO U BUY DIRECT FROM THE FARM For delivery or special orders call 523-4383 1 mile west of Blyth on County Rd.#25 Weddingszinnouncernent , , n6y V4 4,' , , ' ..loollk, MANN - DOLSON Tracy Marie Mann and David Cameron Dolson were married Saturday, August 15, 1998 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo,Ont. Formerly of the Moncrieff area, the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Beth Mann, Waterloo and the late Bill Mann. The groom is the son of Cameron and Donna Dolson, Erin, Ont. Rev. Don McInnis, London and formerly of Monkton officiated. In memory of her father, Bill Mann, who passed away 12 years ago, Tracy walked unaccompanied down the aisle. The wedding march was played by piper Mike DuBoulay of Waterloo. The reception followed at the Golf Steakhouse, Waterloo. The couple will be moving to Kitchener in November. Guest of honour was the bride's grandfather Glen Battin of Monkton. Cousins Mr. and Mrs. David Potion (nee Melanie Mann) Seattle, WA, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whitelock, Glasgow, Scotland attended. Other friends travelling a distance were from England, Holland and Australia. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998. PAGE 7. WI holds 84th convention Margaret Taylor was the guest of honour at a family birthday luncheon on Oct. 24 at the home of Bob and Ruth Gordon. Family and relatives were celebrating Margaret's 80th birthday, Oct. 29. During the afte.rnoon more relatives and friends stopped in to extend best wishes. Birthday greetings are extended to Margaret from the community. Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday. There were seven tables of euchre in play for Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Women's Institute. Hall. Winners were: high lady, Viola Adams; second high lady, Lillian Appleby; lone hands, Jane Grasby; low lady, Iona McLean; high man, Aileen Leddy; second high man, Bob Grasby; lone hand, Allen Edgar; low man, Janet Mathers. There will be euchre again on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 8 pRn. Those who attended were Cindy McKee, Drew and Cole; Mary Jane Hobden and Andrew; Karen Rundle and Holly; Kim Higgins, Laura, Ashley and Jarrod Logan. Their topic was "Shopping with Children". . Edna Johnston of Simcoe visited for a couple of weeks with her sister-in-law Ruth Johnston. Chester and Marilyn MacDonald of Goderich and Ruth Johnston of Belgrave took Edna Johnston of Simcoe home and spent the weekend there. The seniors' bowling scores for Wednesday, Oct. 28 were: Doris Remington, 186, 176; Louise Bosman, 189, 135; Ivy Cloakey, 122, 106; Largaret McInnis, 142, 140; Laura Johnston, 117, 135; Jean Walker, 117, 156; Evelyn Caslick, 96, 93; Eleanor Neil, 89, 122; Helen Underwood, 92, 92; Mabel Wheeler, 123, 131; Lorne Campbell, 173, 129, 200; Ray Neil, 82, 154, 127; Ross Anderson, 106, 136, 129; Al Myers, 139, 160, 142. The London Area Women's Institute held its 84th annual convention at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre with Huron South and Huron West as hostesses. Over 270 members and guests, were in attendance with the theme "Working Together Shaping Tomorrow's World". The Presentation of Flags by Margaret Dale and Delores Shapton was follo.wed by the District banners to the skirl of bagpipes by piper Carl Mills. Maitland WI conducted an "In Memoriam" service following the formal opening. President Gladys Egelton, in her opening remarks, urged everyone to communicate more in communities and get to know neighbours. Resolutions Convenor Delores Shapton presented a resolution dealing with the Government's Education Formula regarding the closing of rural schools. This resolution was carried. Members were also updated with respect to the many changes taking place at the provincial level by FWIO President Arthena Hecker. The new structure of the provincial board will be made up of only the president, the president-elect, the past president and eight board directors. Alternate board directors are now known as the PAC (Provincial Advisory Council). Six new Branches have been formed, which includes 399 new members. London Area is now Subdivisions 18 and 19. Margaret Dale gave a Knox United Mary Hunter welcomed worshippers at Knox United Church Sunday, Oct. 25. Amy Barnes and Karen Hallahan were in charge of nursery. The senior choir sang to Be Like Thee accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The Old Testament reading was taken from Joel 2: 23-32 with the Epistle lesson from Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18. The Gospel lesson was from Luke 18: 9-14. John Nixon and Kendra Folkard took up the offering. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1996 Corsica - 4 dr., loaded 1995 Chev Silverado Pickup- loaded 1993 Olds Delta 88 LS, loaded 1992 Dodge Spirit - 4 dr., loaded 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan LE - loaded 1988 Chev Caprice Brougham - 4 door, loaded 1988 Dodge Aries Wagon - 4 door, low mileage 1988 Ford Tempo - 4 dr., automatic, air HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE 523-4342 presentation on the Adelaide Hoodless Home. FYI (For Your Information) began the afternoon with presentations from OPP Constable Tracey Coghlin, funeral director Ruth Townsend and Heart and Health representative Deb Campbell. Displays included those by the Tweedsmuir History Children's Hospital, ACWW Conference - South Africa, membership organizer, quillows, handkerchiefs and public relations. Reports were given by public relations, tweedsmuir curator, membership organizer, children's hospital and the Western Fair Association. The President reported on Conference '98 in Belleville and Fran Dougall reported on the ACWW held in South Africa. The Maryn Pardy Scholarship went to Trent University student Kerry Humphrey, while the Dorothy Futcher Scholarship went to Kings College student Andrea Wills. Bell ringers, the "Joy Bells" from .Mitchell entertained. In the evening, guest speaker and author Gisele Ireland, in keeping with the convention theme "Working Together Shaping Tomorrow's World", said that for 100 years WI has been doing just that. She gave many hilarious examples of this in her own life and everyone felt that her warmth and Continued on page 10 V. Adams, A. Leddy tops in euchre play