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The Huron Expositor, 1994-08-31, Page 15Local Country livin' for Chelsey Park BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Staff It was like City Slickers II, the movie starring Billy Crystal. A group of residents from Chelsey Park Retirement Community of London, Ontario returned to the country for another barbecue and hayride on the farm of Charlie and Veronica Price near Dublin on Friday. Many of the same residents took the trip last year with Maureen (Price) Ross and Cathy Mctelnick, Social Recreation Facilitators for Chelsey Park. Why do residents enjoy taking this excursion to the country? "I like it," said Fred Howson. "I was brought up on a farm. I like the quietness of the country. It's more peaceful than in town.' "I love it because I don't know anything about it," said Ray Rose, who said this is only his second trip to the country. This is the second time this sum- mer Chelscy Park residents have been to the Seaforth area. Earlier this summer a picnic was held at Lion's Park, Scaforth. Other recent trips have been to Elora Gorge, Bayfield, St. Thomas, St. Marys and Port Stanley. "Their favourite is ice cream in Port Stanley. They really seem to like that," said Maureen Ross. Other favourite trips for Chelsey Park residents this summer have. included a boat cruise in Springbank Park and fishing in a stocked pond in Strathroy. Charlie and Veronica Price enjoy hosting this event which has turned into an annual outing. "Maureen's parents are very hos- pitable. They're genuinely happy to have you," said Cecil Rorabeck. "Getting out in the country is a thrill. I was never a farm -person but it's nice to get out and see the garden here an(ksee things grow- ing," said Rorabeck referring to the Prices' full garden teeming with fresh vegetables and flowers in bloom. "I was born on a farm and grew up on a farm," said Anne Hutton, Chelsey Park resident. "I just love the country. I love birds," said TJSeaforth Manor Nursing Home Residents enjoy trip to Stratford The weatherape beauti- fully as residents of Seaforth Manor Nursing Home enjoyed a lovely bus trip to Stratford this past week. Everyone loved seeing the flower beds surrounding the Shakespearean Festival as well as the Kiwanis Park where residents enjoyed afternoon refreshments. The drive along the Avon river . was lovely and all reported they had a grand time. The movie Beethoven II provided hilarious entertainment for everyone as they enjoyed the antics of the St. Bernard puppies. Rev. Sloan held a very interesting Bible Study. Rev. Redden con- ducted worship service. Providing the birthday party were Bill and Rena Young's "Notes of Yesteryear' band. Eight residents celebrated their birthdays in August. DAVID SCOTT PHOTO DOWN ON THE FARM - A group of residents from Chelsey Park in London made a retum trip to the farm of Veronica and Charlie Price near Dublin for a hayride and barbecue on Friday. Hutton, an avid bird -watcher. "I've never been on a farm to any extent," said Lloyd Jackson, former- ly of Brussels, whose father was a jeweller. "I like it very much. It's a new experience, not being a farmer's son or having any relatives on a farm." Margery Ruby was back on the trip to the Prices for a second time. "I was here last year and ,enjoyed it," said Ruby. Hopefully the tradition will con- tinue next year and more fans of the country will make the trip from the city down to the farm. Asthma information evening in Clinton An Asthma Information Even- ing for parents and caregivers of asthmatic children will be held on Wednesday, September 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This pro- gram, sponsored by The Lung Association, Huron -Perth Counties and Professional Res- piratory Home Care Service Corp., will take place at the Pro Resp office, 58 Mary St., Clinton. Spouses are welcome to attend. Pre -registration is necessary. For further information or to register, call The Lung Association 271- 7500 (collect) or Pro Resp at 482-7405. If you wish to secure a lifetime income from an RRSP or are interested in other RRSP investments at very competitive rotes, colt Arnold J. Stinnissen 527-0410 SunLife TNR HURON (EXPOSITOR. August 31, 111114-111 Family reunites Walton by Patty )3ank:; 887-686(1 WALTON NEWS Jean and Gary Goodman. of Burlington, hosted the Shortreed Family Reunion at their cottage near Bayfield on July 24. Guests came from Peterborough, Toronto, Shelburne, Westfield, Blyth, Ilderton, Stratford, Wingham, Walton and Australia. The weather was wonderful and everyone enjoyed the swimming and family fun. Anne (Shortreed) and Colin McKairney were there from Bendigo Australia. They have been staying at Ken and Judy Shortreed and from there will travel to Nova Scotia. The people of Walton extends their deepest sympathies to Leona McDonald and family upon the death of her father, Ernie Stevens, July 31. ' A surprise going away party was held at Dianne Dietz for Laurie, Jim, Ryan and Jennifer Brubacher on Friday, July 29. The Brubachers will now be residing in Kitchener. INTRODUCING THE CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH • •Biblically Relevant••Warmly Evangelical••Contemporary Ministry Featuring Plans of a proposed Alliance Church in Goderich at a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MONDAY, Sept. 12/94 at 7:30 p.m. GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE The Library 260 South Street, Goderich, ON Featuring: Overview of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Speaker: Rev. Gordon Bucek Refreshments following Everyone is cordially invited Local contact: Mr. Larry Reinhart (519) 482-7026 Denominational contact: Rev. Gordon Bucek (905) 639.9615 Headquarters: 155 Panin Rd., Burlington, ON L7V 1A1 MINOR HOCKEY. REGISTRATION • WED., SEPT. 7 and THURS., SEPT. 8 7:00 to 9:00 PM Seaforth District Community Centres HOUSE LEAGUE $125 (Family of 3 or more $320) MITES (7 & UNDER) $75. MIDGETS only $165 Plus An Additional $100. for all travelling teams Please bring two cheques. (Travel Reg. by Post -Dated Cheque) ft' s • v a DAVID SCOTT PHOTO READY, AIM - Thelma Coombs of Seaforth, left, waits as Marjorie Leslie of St. Marys makes her shot during a lawn bowling tournament Wednesday at the Seaforth bowling greens. Club hosts largest tournament Scaforth Lawn Bowling Club held their largest tournament of the season last Wednesday with seventy-four teams present. Many favourable comments were heard during the day as to the condition of the greens which speaks highly for our grecnskeeper Erich Matzold and property chairman Fred Tilley. The ladies were also commended for all the work done out of the kitchen in serving both lunch and supper as well as complimentary snacks during the day. First prize went to Ralph and Lou Reid of London's Thistle Club with 3w+50op2. Second was Brad Fleming and Bev Fritz of the St. Mary's club with 3w+47op4. Third prize went to Jack Gellatly of Lon- don Elmwood bowling with Lorraine Rendlc of the London Thistle Club with 3w+46op7. Fourth was Gord and Ruth Rodgers of Mitchell 3w+46op5 and fifth went to Lou and Audrey Cundairi of St. Marys 3w+43op1. Don and Betty Maynes of Kitchener were in sixth place with 3w+42. Seaforth's Jack and Marie Muir were seventh with 3w+41. Eighth prize went to DY Shiner _ Goderich with 3w+39 and ninth was Bert and Christine Wydeven of St. Marys with 3w+37. Fred and Betty Tilley were capable draw masters for the day and kept both draws moving along well. A post -anniversary tournament meeting was held at the club house Friday evening at 6 p.m. to discuss the deep events. Many beautiful prizes and monetary prizes were donated by members and associates were on display during the day. In out of town tournaments three teams were successful in winning prizes at Brussels on Thursday namely Edna and Neil Bell, Brett Finlayson and Diane March and Lee Ryan and Carol Carter. Satur- day saw several teams from Seaforth bowling in Wingham in the National Trust tournament and Carol Carter and Lee Ryan were throe game winners there Sunday afternoon at the P.H. Hiller Realty tournament in Stratford Fred and Betty Tilley won second prize and Jack and Marie Muir were third. Monday evening the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club is invited to Clinton for a mixed jitney and social Wednesday will be men's pairs in Mitchell bowling in the Alvin Harmer Memorial tournament Wingham bowling in the Wilma Kerr ladies pairs tournament. THE BUSINESS OF BEANS Hensall District Co-op has been in the bean business since 1968 and now we are proud to �� N •• r ..:. announce the opening of our new $2 million .` f. •' �'' white bean processing facility. This new plant -` will improve the quality of the beans supplied to our customers world-wide. Our new facility will benefit everyone involved — Ontario bean producers, the export and domestic consumer and the member/owners of Hensall District Co-op. Bean producers are welcome to tour this high-tech, completely computerized facility see what can be achieved by farmers working together. if peffect beans can be produced we can produce them! Help support this new initiative by delivering your beans to your nearest Hensall District Co-op receiving elevator. We guarantee fast, efficient service, fair grades and honest weights. (New for 1994 and available in Hensall — UBLY hard -surfaced bean knives.) 1 HENSALL (STRICT 0 -OPERATIVE 'tted.toselvin zuial. communities! HENSALL W -OP ELEVATORS Hellsall 262-3002 1-800-265-5190 Seaforth 522-1000 londesboro 523-4470 SATELLITE ELEVATORS Mitchell Co-op Mitchell 348-8522 Monkton 347-2232 Stratford Co-op Rannoch 229-6290 Paul'ibohey Lucan 225-2710