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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-05-18, Page 1414 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May 18, 1994 Residents back from B.C. Birthday greetings go to Dorothy and Crystal Gulutzen on May 18. Neil and Marie McGavin just got back from Chilliwack B.C. where Neil was invited to be guest speaker at the Canadian Plowing Match award banquet. While visiting the province they were able to meet with relatives and with Neil McDonald, who is from Walton (son of Ken and Leona). It's good to have them back home again and I'm sure Neil has brought back a few more jokes to add to his reper- toire. Baseball is underway in Walton with Barb and Mike Durrell and Rita Bowers coaching the T -ball team; Jim and Linda McDonald and Jim Brubacher coaching the Pre - Mites; JoAnne McDonald and Dave Linton coaching the Mites. The ball club also has a team made up of PeeWee children that are not com- peting but are learning the rules and basics of the game. The coaches for this team are Steve Gibbons, Mike Durrell and Jeff Hunt. They will be practising this Thursday at the Ball park at 7 p.m. Edith and Campbell Wey were greeters at Duff's United Church on May 15. With Rev. Banks away at Conference Graeme Craig was in charge of leading the service. He made the following announcements: Next Sunday being Pentecost wor- J Walton by Patty Banks 887-6860 shippers are asked to wear some- thing red, and liturgical color of Pentecost; Luke and Curtis McCallum will be baptised on that Sunday. The congregation was treated to the sound of 12 men (Neil McGavin named the group 'The Wonders') blending their voices as they sang. Neil and Brian McGavin, Don McDonald, Graeme Craig, Barry Hoegy, Fred McClure, Emmerson Mitchell, Keith Wilbee, Doug Fraser, Jim McDonald, leader Howard Hackwell and Murray Dennis made up the choir. Graeme introduced guest speaker Bob Heywood from Exeter. He spent time with the children playing his accordion and singing some of his childhood favorites. Duff's United Church women and men worked hard to feed 325 people at their country supper Smorgasbord, Sunday, May 15. Thanks to everyone for coming out and making it a success. June 4 will be the date for the Walton village yard sale. For more information call B.J. De Jong. Hensall seniors meet in area The Hensall Legion Branch 468 held their regular meeting, Wednesday evening, May 11. Mel Harper Provincial Service Officer, will visit the Legion at 4:30 p.m., June 1. Anyone wishing to set an appointment please call President Larry Uyl at 262-2618 for a scheduled time. A motion was made to donate $100. td Community Living of South Huron, on awareness week for the Mentally Handicapped. Legion and Auxiliary members are reminded to meet at the Legion at 6:45 p.m., May 27 to go to Blyth for joint installation. Hensall Sunset Seniors met May 10 at the United Church. Twenty members answered the roll call and two guests were welcomed. The group is invited to Huronview June 6 at 12:30 p.m. for lunch and a program. It was decided each member would write Paul Steckle, Huron -Bruce M.P., about the clawback on the senior's pension. There was a play-off for euchre to decide who will play at the Tri - County, Games at Strathroy. Winners of the cards were Isobel Rogerson, Stewart Blackwell, Greta Kuik, Vera Smale, lone hands Hugh McKay. Lunch was served by Audrey Christie. The 146th anniversary of Carmel Presbyterian was observed this past Sunday, with Rev. Mark Gaskin in his own pulpit. Special music was supplied by Julia Godbolt and Lindsay Haberer, accompanied by Deb Woods. Joyce Pepper and Dorothy Taylor were the pianists for the service. •Ross Daily, of London, was the guest speaker. Mr. Daily mentioned his speaker's fee would be donated to the Children's Miracle Network. After the service. Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 a social hour was enjoyed with lunch served by the P.C.W., the men of the church once again lending a helping hand. On May 22, Rev. Chas. Henderson will be the guest minister at Carmel Presbyterian due to Rev. Mark Gaskin being on study leave. At Hensall United Church, David Woodward, of the Gideons International in Canada, was the 'guest speaker. Chuck Mallette was the organist. The Children's Hymn of the month was sung. The greeter was Leila Hay. A special service including Confirmation and Communion is planned for May 22. The membership and Sacrament committee will sponsor a fellowship hour after the service. 'The Hensall Horticultural Society held a meeting on May 9 at the Hensall United Church. The meeting was conducted by Vice- president Ann Overweel. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the correspondence presented by Secretary Diane Gerstenkom. The guest speakers for the evening were the McMillens of McMillen Iris Gardens in Norwich. After an interesting presentation and slide show, an auction was held, with Ann Mousseau as auctioneer. The meeting was well -attended with the Hensall society hosting members from surrounding horticultural societies. Obituaries r Seaforth executive Last Friday night the installation tcam from branch 156 and the Ladies' Auxiliary team consisting of the incoming officers - elect, went to Clinton Branch 140 to take part in the joint installation of officers. Clinton teams installed the Seaforth officers and in turn Seaforth installed their officers. A week ago local singers went to Parkwood Hospital to entertirin the veterans. Members from the Branch also went along to help with the veterans. It's reported the Branch will be organising a Slow -Pitch team to represent the Branch at tournaments in the zone. Anyone male or female who is interested in joining this team please sign on the board as soon as possible. Service Officer Cleave Coombs reports that the Provincial Service Officer will be at the Branch on June 2 at 9 a.m. Please contact Cleave for an appointment. There are still a few tickets avail - LEARN TO SIGN LANGUAGE The Seaforth Recreation Department will be sponsoring this 10 week program begin- ning MONDAY, JUNE 6 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. each night at the Seaforth & District Community Centres. Registration fee will be $60.00. The class will be limit- ed to 10 people so register early. Call the Rec. Office at 527-0882 installed Seaforth Legion -. by Barbara Scott able for the Duck Race. Before going to Clinton on Friday the Branch and the Auxiliary went to the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home to pay their respects with an associate service for James Racho. To his wife Gloria and son James, family and friends we extend our sincere sympathy. Then on Sunday the Auxiliary went to pay their respects for John McLean to his wife Mary and family and friends. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family. The general meeting for May will be held Thursday May 19 at 8 p.m. 'Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.' DAVID NETZKE Mr. David Netzke, of Seaforth Manor, died on Monday, May 9, 1994 in his 100th year. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 156 Seaforth. He was also a member of St. Thomas Anglican Church. He was born on Sept. 9, 1894 to Margaret (Mawhinney) and Frederick Netzke, both now deceased. In Mildmay in 1914 he married Eva Mawhinney, who passed away in 1991. Survived by his daughter Rose (Mrs. Patrick Altman), Seaforth and sons (and daughter-in-law) Roy and Vera Netzke, of Lyn and Melvin Netzke of London. Also survived by 34 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Predeceased by one daughter, Jean Netzke; one great granddaughter, Cathy Weber, one sister, Mary and two brothers, Ed and George. Visitation was held on Wednes- day, May 11 at Box and Smith Funeral Chapel. Funeral service was held Thursday, May 12 at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Rev. Gordon Redden performed the service. The Royal Canadian Legion, Seaforth Branch 156, held a service on Wednesday, May 11 at 9 p.m. Interment Maiilandbank Cem- etery. As a tribute to the life of Mr. Netzke, In ,A1"'"4 a tree will be planted in his memory. JIM RACHO James (Jim) Martin Racho, 50, of Egmondville, died Thursday, May 12, 1994 at the Seaforth Commun- ity Hospital. Born at Seaforth, May 28, 1943, he was a son of the late William Racho and the former May Brodhagen. He had been a freight conductor with the CNR. Surviving are his wife, the former Gloria Taylor; a son, James Jr.; brothers, Herman, of Hamilton, and Stan, of Stratford; sisters, Mrs. Wilmer (Muriel) McGregor, of Shutt Ste. Marie, Joyce Chessell, of Strafford, Mrs. Don (Joan) Eaton and Mrs. Gerald (Blanche) Moir, of Egmondville. Friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, on Fri- day, May 13 where the funeral services were held Saturday, May 14. Burial will be in Egmondville Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Lansink, Jim McLeod, Garry Osborn, Joe Kroetch, Barry Thompson and Dick Tasker. Flowerbearers were Monty Taylor, Brian Taylor, Larry Moir, Allan Racho and Donny Racho. As expressions of sympathy dona- tions may be made to the Seaforth Community Hospital or the Cana- dian Cancer Society. MARGARET EAST Margaret Isabel East, 72, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday May 11, 1994 at the Norfolk Regional Hospital, Simcoe. Born at London, July 19, 1921, she was a daughter of the late James Durham and the former Isabella Bruce. Surviving are her husband, John East; children, Donna Burton, Bonnie Lee Fraser, Bob Lamash; stepchildren, Louise, Marguriete, Clarence, Leslie, Charles, Norman and Cheryl; a sista, Gladys Lynn; also 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends were received on Friday, May 13, 1994 at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home in Seaforth where the funeral service was held on Friday, May 14, Cremation to fol- low. For The First Presbyterian Church Youth Group CAR WASH AT ARCHIES' UCO 9:00 - 5:00 only $3.0° or $4.00 with vacuum SATURDAY, MAY 28th 'rain date: SATURDAY, JUNE 4 LARRY McLEAN Larry Glen McLean died peace- fully at University Hospital, London on Friday, May 13, 1994 in his 45th year. Loving husband of Mary (Lansink) McLean. Dearly loved father of Todd, Angela, and Patrick all at home. Dear brother of Ray and Marjorie McLean, London, Ray and Gwen Devereaux, Seaforth. Son of the late Ken and Eileen McLean, and son-in-law to John and Ann Lansink of Seaforth. Dear brother- in-law to Ann and Glen, Tina and Bill, Henry and Barb, Ben and Donna, Herman and Agnes, Rose and the late Ray Horan, Dianne and Bill, John and Penny,.Len. Loved by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. The family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home in Seaforth on Sun- day, May 15. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 16 at St. James Catholic Church in Seaforth with Father Henry Cassano officiat- ing. Pallbearers were Joe Wilkinson, Colin Devereaux, Don McLean, Jim Cowan, Jason Horan, and Greg Lansink. Flowerbearers were Ann -Marie, Shelley, Lisa, Cathy, Joanne and John Lansink. Sympathy may be expressed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Alzheimer Association. DAVID HOOVER Mr. David Laskie Hoover, of Scarborough, died in Florida on March 11, 1994 at the age of 78. A retired plumber, he was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on August 12, 1915 to Blanche (Laskey) and David Leaman Hoover, both now deceased. Survived by his wife, Merle (Keating), who he married in 1944. Also survived by his three daugh- ters, Julie (Mrs. Tim Hughes), of Barrie; Joan MacKenzie, of Scarborough and Linda Braid, of Toronto and one son (and daughter- in-law), Douglas and Bebe Hoover of Edmonton, Alberta. Survived by four sisters (and brothers-in-law), Reta Grant; Vera Norris; Doris and Jack Rae and Marion and Percy Lapointe. Survived by four grandchildren. Cremation in Florida. Interment at Maitlandbank Cemetery. Arrange- ments by Box and Smith Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 1994 at 11 a.m. Rev. Bruce Cook, of Northside United Church, will perform the ceremony. As a tribute to the life of Mr. Hoover a tree will be planted in his memory. THOMAS McIVER Thomas P. McIver, Q.C., died peacefully after a brief illness, on Thursday, May 12, 1994 at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, in his 73rd year. He was a longtime member of the Advocates Society, the National Club and the Lambton Golf and Country Club. Tom, devoted husband of Melba Eunice (Sherrn). Dedicated father to Bill and his *ife Anne, Barbie McIver, Patty and her husband John Green, Gayle and her husband Wade Hiscock and John and his partner Twila Plant. Devoted grand- father to Michael McIver, Katie Krabi and Claire Hiscock. Survived by sisters Rose Hayden and Marion McIver. Predeceased by siblings Jack, Harry, Joe, Lou, Rita Develin and Catherine Kelly. Sadly missed by dear family friend Mary Lou Hewer. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Pius X Church, Toronto, on Monday, May 16 at 10 a.m. Inter- ment Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Missing children's month in Seaforth Seaforth Council recently declared May 25 as 'Day for the missing child' and the month of May 'Miss- ing Children's Month.' Used book sale in Blyth planned Huron County's largest literary gathering - the Annual Used Book Sale - will be held this year on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Blyth Memorial Commun- ity Hall, in the village of Blyth. All proceeds from the Annual Book Sale go to the Blyth Festival which is celebrating its 20th Anni- versary Season of original Canadian theatre. Everyone interested in donating books is encouraged to take them to the Blyth Festival Administration offices at the corner of Queen and Dinsley streets in Blyth, anytime prior to the sale. McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth. 527-1140 •Service •Selection •Savings •Satisfaction 'Leasing •Complete BODY SHOP Service ROBERT SHEPHERD PhD. Clinical Psychologist and CAROI,IN SHEPHERD B,Sc.MD, General Practice & Obstetrics are Relocating their practice to 148 GODERICH ST. WEST SEAFORTH Telephone 527-1707 Fax 527-0488 As of June 1, 1994 45th Wedding Anniversary The children of JACK and DOREEN EISLER wish to invite you to celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary SATURDAY, MAY 28/94 at the Seaforth Legion from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Best Wishes Only STEPHEN BELL Love From Your Famil EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH PORK BARBEQUE Wed., May 25/94 5:00 to 7:00 pm Adults 18, Children under 12 53.50 Preschoolers' 2,00 Take outs available Call 527-0225 after 5 pm for tickets. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT PIZZA TRAIN &cS !aq2o& for Ron Coolman Diane Middegaal Saturday, May 21st, 1994 Age of Mojority For Tickets call 527-1818 or 527-0104 or 345-2478 May 12 TINA BOSMAN Wednesday LINE DANCING Friday WATCH THE 41, ON THE BIG SCREEN and party with our HOUSE V.J, Saturday THE DOUG VARTY BAND No Cover Ji azSIT31 IQUIQ`.. 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