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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-11-11, Page 6(1—THE HURON IXPO$ITOR, NOVIMSen 11, 111011 Knights of Columbus remember brothers A large number of local Knights of Columbus members gathered at St. James Church in Seaforth on Saturday evening, November 7. The occasion was a memorial Mass remembering their three deceased brothers who died during this past year. Leo Hagan, Harry Hak and Clarence Geoffrey were remembered and honoured. Following the Mass, a short eulogy was given by a family member for each deceased brother. The event concluded with a social time for family and friends with coffee and cookies being served. The "Community Builder Project". happening Sunday evening at the St. Columban School gym saw a large number of people of all ages gather. An enthusiastic volleyball game provided excitement for several participants while tables of euchre and hoard games were also enjoyed. Everyone is welcome to participate. Bring your own pop and a clean pair of running shoes. The St. Columban-St. Patrick's Fundraising Committee is sponsoring a family turkey bingo on Friday. Nov. 20/98 at St. Patrick's Parish Hall. Dublin. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Let's support our local schools. Cecilia Ryan, Jerome and Theresa Kelly and Laura and Les Ward visited with Sister Mary Eckert at "The Pines" in Chatham on Sunday. Jini and Jannekc Murray have recently returned from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They spent a week there attending a convention. The St. Columban by Mary C. Ryan 345-2560 weather was hot and humid with the lowest temperature hitting a muggy 95°F. The St. Columban Minor Soccer Association is sponsoring a euchre party Friday, December 4, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Patrick's Parish Hall, Dublin. Everyone welcome to attend. Visiting with Karen and Gerry Ryan, Jason, Amanda and Jeremy were Karen's aunt and uncle, Marie and Claire Oldham from London, Ont. Joe and Pauline Pendergast and Mary Jane, from Aylmer, visited recently with Joe and Helen Nolan in St. Columban. Joe and Helen visited with their daughter, Marg and Steve McAuley. Alissa and Nolan McAuley of Denfield. Corporal Joe Ryan from Winnipeg, Man. surprised his parents Ron and Mary Ryan, St. Columban, with an unexpected but welcomed week-long visit. He will return to Winnipeg Nov. 15/98 where he works as a mechanic at the Canadian Armed Forces Kase there. Joan and Steve Sararas, daughter and son-iri-law of Eleanor and Ray Maloney shared a one million dollar lottery prize with three fellow workers in a draw held Nov. 4/98. Eleanor and Ray accompanied them by limo to Toronto to Princess Margaret Hospital to claim their winnings. Auxiliary ary gives $.5,000 The November meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held last Wednesday with 31 ladies answering roll call. The team of euchre players who participated in the district tournament at Palmerston where 40 teams were entered, came in 20th but had a good time. Donations to the Children's Aid Christmas Bureau of S300 and a donation to Branch '156 of $5,000 were approved. Zone Cl Commander Ladies Auxiliary Velma Young and Deputy Zone Commander Jan Stilling made their annual visit, congratulating the Auxiliary on its successful year. After the meeting while lunch was served by the busy November committee. fashions by Weekender were shown tothe ladies by Grace Dungey. Saturday evening the annual Remembrance dinner was held. Again catered by the November committee. Head table guests included President Branch 156 Linda Seaforth Legion by Barbara Scott F Gridzak and Dave Watson, first vice president Jean Ross, Ladies Auxiliary Zone C1 commander Velma Young and George Young: Ladies Auxiliary Br. 156 President Mary Doig and Ken Doig: Mayor David Scott and Kathleen Scott and guest speaker Clare Westcott and Derwin Shca M.P.P. Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. Westcott told something of his memories of growing up in Seaforth but also of diaries he has written by his father and his father's twin brother who was killed in the first world war 80 years ago, last September. Westcott was presented with a framed picture of the high school by President Linda and Mayor Dave Scott' presented Shca with the Seaforth game. Julianne Hany gets some help from Gerald during her first time out on rollerblades. HILGENDORFF PHOTO Shuffleboard The Hensall shuffleboard scores for Nov. 3 are as follows: Hazel McEwen 586. Doris Hamilton 532, Gert Eagleson 441, Toni Williams 427, Lorne Archer 417. Russell Ferguson 411, Alice Thiel 409. Ina Williams 367. - The Friendship Circle has United Church calendars to sell. The roll call was answered with "what you like about autumn". • Helen read a veru old poem entitled "Colne Little Leaves". � ' to Branch Shea was introduced saying how pleased he was to be in Seaforth for the first time and to be able to make a presentation of the Ontario Heritage Foundation certificate of achievement oto Frank Sills. Frank made a touching reply. Congratulations to Frank from all your comrades and friends. We enjoyed your song. Sunday church parade was held with a parade led by the Brussels Pipe Band to St. Thomas Anglican Church. During the service the lesson was read by Padre Errol Skillender and Peg Coombs sang "In Flanders Fields". The colour party was under Sgt. at Arms Gordon DeJong. Lunch was served after the parade at the branch. The parade to the cenotaph on November 1I will leave the branch at 10:20 a.m. Those presenting wreaths please pick 'them up at, the branch prior to the parade. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Legion holds Remembrance service On Nov. 8, Hensall Legion held its Remembrance Day Service at Hensall United Church conducted by Rev. Pam Tolmay and Rev. Graham. After a parade, wrcaths and crosses were placed at the cenotaph. The Province of Ontario wreath was placed .by Comrade Jean Munn. Wreaths were also placed by Royal Canadian Legion Comrade Dave Smale, Legion Ladies Auxiliary Comrade Iva Reid, Merchant Navy Comrade William Bell, Village of Hcnsall Reeve Cecil Pepper. Township of Hay Reeve Jim 1 ove, Township of Tuckers .th Reeve Bill Camochan, Cadet Corp 2923 Kontstantinos Tsitomeneas of the OPP, Kinsmen and Kinetics Neil McAllister and Judy Morrison, General Coach Robert Peck, W.G. Thompson and Sons Comrade John Skea, Hensall Co -Op Suc Riley, J.M. McBeath Funeral Homes Joyce McBeath, McTaggarts Food Market Bonnie Rowcliffc, Dutch Canadian Community Klass Van Wicren, Williams Hairstyling, Liquor Control Board Howard Adkins, Bank of Commerce Brenda Dayman, Bank of Montreal Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 Sylvia Packham, Hensall Brownies and Girl Guides Jessica Wallis. and the Hensall Boy Scout movement Evelyn Elder. Refreshments were served by the Ladies Auxiliary at the Legion. The Remembrance Day Banquet will be held Nov. 11 at thc Hensall Community Centre at 7 p.m. On Nov. 21 there will be a euchre tournament and pleat roll beginning at 1 p.m. at the branch. On Nov. 27 a poor boys lunch will be held at Hensall Legion. You may eat in or take out. The Hensall Legion Auxiliary held its meeting in the Legion Hall on Nov. 4 with Iva Reid presiding. Zone C-1 Commander Velma Young and her Deputy Janet Stilling were welcomed to the meeting for their official visit. A donation of 525 was given to thc Huron Adult Day Centre. The Hensall and District Horticultural Society will hold its annual potluck dinner on Nov. 16. This meeting will take place at the Hensall United Church at 6 • p.m. The society is supplying turkey and ham. and members arc asked to bring side dishes, casseroles and desserts. This year members arc asked to bring their own mug for coffee or tea. Members are asked to wear red or green in honour of Christmas. The guest speaker will he Marlene Munn who will discuss the Plowing Match Beautification Project. There will he a special surprise. provided by Liz Putherbough, at this meeting to commemorate the 15th anniversary of thc Hensall and District Horticultural Society. There will be no service held at Hensall Carmel Presbyterian Church on Nov. 15 due to the anniversary service at Hcnsall United Church. Hcnsall's Kids' Club (before and after school program) will be hosting a full-day P.D. day program - Friday, November 27th (with adequate participation). 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