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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-08-27, Page 6i 111-1r11111 Ott$00114 [XPO$U ON, Atavust 1/, 1.97 RAIN PUT A DAMPER - on the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club's annual anniversary doubles toumament at the local greens last Wednesday. It was called after two complete games by both draws. Tournament called after two complete games The Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club hosted its 18th consecutive anniversary dou- ble draw tournament at the Seaforth Greens on Wednesday, August 20. With threatening skies overhead and rain falling, the tourna- ment was called after two complete games by both draws. The top 10 prize winners for the day were - 1st. Peter and Gloria McFalls, Exeter (2w+36op16); 2nd, John Scullion and • daughter Jennifer, Heritage Greens, Kitchener (2w+36+5). 3rd, Pat Flanagan, and Olive Papple, Scaforth (2w+32); 4th, Don & Betty Maines, Kitchener (also 2w+32); 5th, Lloyd & Gladys Cook, Stratford (2w+31+4); 6th, Lionel Young & partner. Southampton (2w+31); 7th, Gerry Doney & partner, Stratford (2w+30); 8th, Jane Treleaven & Marg Solomon, Lucknow (2w+29); 9th, Reg Near & partner, St. Marys (2w+27) tied with Chris & Janet Scullion of Kitchener (2w+27); 10th, Brett Finlayson & Brenda Empey, Seaforth (2w+26+7). Much credit goes to the draw masters Fred and Betty Tilley, Dennis Schmidt and Lee Ryan for keeping the draws going and also to the ladies in the kitchen who were busy serving meals all day. A special thanks to all who donated prizes and food and helped make the tourna- ment a success. Some tournaments were cancelled during the week at out-of-town clubs but Friday at the Ingersoll Corn Tournament, Fred Tilley and Erick Matzold won first place. Bowling in Stratford on Sunday, when again the tournament was called at the Elvis ans visit Graceland every three or four years and enjoy seeing the sights. , Enjoy your stay folks. On Sunday, August 10. friends and relatives of Gordon and Julie Mitchell, Conc. 12, Grey Twp., gath- ered at the home of Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell, Walton, to celebrate their 25th wed- ding anniversary. ' While visiting on the lawn, music was enjoyed when Alice Brothers, Brussels, at the keyboard and Phyllis with violin, played from the veran- dah, as a preview to a humourous mock wedding thatwas performed which recalled many events of that day with organist Alice of 25 years ago. Doug Mitchell presented his parents with a gate sign on behalf of the Mitchell family and cards and gifts from those present. Gord and Julie expressed thanks to everyone. Many went the short distance to the pit, where well cooked roasts of beef were uncovered from hot stones that brothers Ross, Doug and Neil had prepared earlier. A delicious supper was served by Julie Ann, Janet and Marie. Gordon and Julie served cake and ice cream. Present from the wedding party were Julie's father, Don Street, Bluevale; Linda (Street) McConnell, Guelph; Donna (Bush) Broome, Collingwood; Elaine (Jacklin) Armstrong, Brussels; Ross Mitchell, Brussels. Unable to attend were Stephan Street, Vancouver and Stuart McConnell, Guelph. Gordon and Julie were mar- ried at Trinity United Church, Listowel by Rev. Bell, August 11, 1972. Gordon is Customer service rep. at Bruce Tractor, Walkerton and Juke is a Huron Homemaker. On August 16, 20 years ago, Elvis Presley died. To some people that is an insignificant date but to Judy Poland of Winthrop and her friend Janet Taylor, that date means a lot. In fact these two women just got back from a week's trip to Memphis, Tenn. Judy has been there four times and this was the fifth time for Janet. The high- light of the trip the women said was the tour of ' Graceland. . This year -they opened up to the public the bedroom of Elvis's parents and also the kitchen area.•There were 12 tours -a day and'every one of them was full. ' ' Another momentous time was their participation in a vigil held on the Friday night of the 16th. There were 40,000 fans who went through the gates that evening and it was quite a sight to see all of the candles in the night as they passed the grave of Elvis. Judy said that there were mounds of what she called, 'tributes of love' layed on the grave. Janet said that they had to wait five and a half hours to get in but she said it was so special that she would have waited 12 hours if she had to. There were fans from eight different countries that week and it was great to meet old friends and to make many new friends. She said it wasn't unusual at all to meet a stranger and then talk for hours about Elvis. She said there is no friend like an "Elvis friend." Another part of their tour took them to Beal St., "the home of the blues." There'the new statue of Elvis was unveiled (which has security guards around it 24 hours a day) and the new Elvis restaurant opened. The girls went on to visit Tuploe, Mississippi, the Walton by Patty Banks 887-6156 birthplace of Elvis. They viewed his home and visited the chapel there. Being such fans of Elvis they always wore clothing that had his picture on it and maybe it was that or perhaps their bubbly enthusiasm that caught the eyes of news reporters and photographers from Germany, Sweden. France and Mexico. They interviewed them and took pictures of them posing beside cars of Elvis and other Elvis exhibits. Their pictures were in the London, Toronto and Guelph papers before they even got home. Judy is planning to go back in the year 2002, the 25th anniversary of his death. Janet hopes to go again next .year. If anyone would like free information about the Graceland tours the toll-free number is Graceland - 1-800- 238-2000. If anyone went away this summer'for a holiday and would like to let others know about it please give me a call. My children and 1 went to the land of bears and moose and hush - Vanderhoof, B.C. While horseback riding we saw signs of bear but luckily that was all we saw. They have had a very wet and cold spring and their summer hasn't been so hot either. Heidi and Fred McClure and family, Gloria and Keith and family and Bill and Val Shortreed and family took a week off and spent an enjoy- able time at Rice Lake, where they rented a cottage. All the way from Assendelft, Holland are the parents of Gerry Rijkhoff. They try to get to Canada FIRE CALLS- Firefighters fought a blaze at the pig bath at the Seaforth Agricultural Complex late last Thursday afternoon. They also responded to a call in McKillop early Saturday morning. The tire was in a waste bin at Vincent Farm Equipment. end of two games due to rain, saw Fred and Betty Tilley place second, Lee Ryan and Carol Carter, third, and Art and Mary Finlayson also a two -game winner. Coming events at the Seaforth Club arc: Sunday, August 31, the annual Legion tournament at 10:30 a.m. The Monday evening men's tournament held on August 18 saw Dennis Schmidt and Robert McMillan in first place, second was Erick Matzold and Ed Taylor and third place was Gary Bennett and Tom Shannon. Good bowling to all. August 20 Expositor Exposed Spotted Mistakes: 1) Page 1 - "also also" - Marjorie rock 2) Page 5 - "left them choose" instead of "let them choose" - Dolly McQuaid 3) Page 1 - "with have" should be "will have" - Ethel Walker in ealleetaetlt & 1Lot P� 'sours Investment Produces ... from resets rout SSAFORTH 96 MaIn St. 521 You still think Anstett prices are tooiiigh? Obviously you haven't been in the store lately. ANTWERP DIRECT DIAMOND SPECIALS SIZE 1/4 ct. 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