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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-04-07, Page 12NA OPEN: MON. - FRI. 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. 5, MILES NORTH OF MITCHELL ON PERTH LINE 44 O 6ORNHOLM ,I "T i,�f"" `T° 347-2251 1-866-347-2251 CSJOHN DEERE Preseason Service Inspection Now is the time to schedule your mower for a preseason checkover Our 12 point service inspection covers all major components • Check battery condition. • Sharpen blades • Clean/level deck • Replace engine oiLfliter • Replace spark plug • Inspect betts for wear, adjust tension • Grease machine LAWN TRACTOR GARDEN TRACTOR • Check operation of safety features • Wash machine • Adjust tire pressures • Inspect or replace air filter • Inspect steering components •139.00 •169.00 Parta/Addltional Labour/faxes Extra Pickup & Delivery Available Cali Uan Li )shall to schedule toda !! 12 -THE HURON RXPO$ITOi , APRIL 7, 2004 Excavating? Bulldozing? Backhoeing? Gravel Delivery? Vf,.itr,N 1 VANDRIEL 482-3783 Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel CLINTON CUSTOM FARM SERVICES We have a complete line of equipment from AIR DRILLS TO COMBINES that can provide FAST AND EFFICIENT SERVICE. CUSTOM SPRAYING WITH A ROGATOR. Combine these services with seeds supplied by We can give you an unbeatable combination. Phone Jim or Pete for details 519-233-3218. Varna Correspondents Red Hat Societyvisits S Exeter Elder Berries tour Cardno's Hall and shop on Main Street By Susan Hundsrtmark Expositor Editor A visit by members of the Red Hat Society's Exeter Elder Berries to Seaforth last week transported a couple of women back to their teen years when they danced at Seaforth's Cardno Hall. "It was back when I was 14 or 15 and was growing up between Seaforth and Clinton," said Lorraine Alexander, of Exeter. "Girls and guys would come on a Friday or Saturday night and , do square dances, waltzes and French minuets. We would dance every dance," she said. The Exeter women were in Seaforth Thursday to enjoy a luncheon at Hurley's Celtic Inn, tour Cardno's Hall and shop on Main Street. During the tour of Cardno's Hall, Yvonne Reynolds, of Exeter, also remembers attending dances there. CWL Fun Night to be held Sam Kelly Van Bakel, son_ of Tina and Kelly Van Bakel, received the ,sacrament of baptism by Father Maurice Charbonneau recently. A regional CWL Fun Night will be held in Goderich with mass at 6 p.m. Cost is $16 per person and rides are available. Check the bulletin board at the entrance of St. Patrick's and St. Vincent de Paul churches if interested. THOUGHT FOR TODAY Enjoy Daylight Savings Time - it'll probably be the only thing you save all year. By Dorothy Dillon It's Spring Clean Up Time DON'T FORGET YOUR CAR Wash & Wax your exterior or have your interior vacuumed, shampooed, etc. To book your appointment Call Jason Smith 519-522-0488 FISHER Your Conservative Candidate working for you in Huron -Bruce Help Lis Restore Accountability Join the Team: Phone: 519-389-0852 Fax: 519-396-3001 Email: fisher2004@bmts.com Authorized by the Official Agent for the Barb Fisher Campaign CALL US BEFORE IT WON'T START i,fit;r, c '.uu' Burdene Morgan and Lil Mclellan, both of Exeter, examine the artifacts at Seaforth's Cardno's Hall during a visit by their Red Hat Society last week. "I remember a young chap who could really waltz and he made me feel like the greatest dancer," she said. The Red Hat Society, a group of women over 50 who wear purple clothing and red hats with the purpose of having fun and feeling good about aging, is a growing movement across North American. The Exeter group is an offshoot of a group started in Bayfield, which includes several Seaforth members. While the Exeter group has 22 members and can only hold 25, they welcome new members and offer to be an umbrella group to Seaforth women who want to start their own group of the Red Hat Society. Dublin Lions get grant for new steel roof for hall After a year of planning and fundraising, the Dublin hall will soon have a new look. The Dublin Lions Club recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to put a new steel roof on the hall. "We really didn't know how much we would receive so this is great. Now we can begin on getting this project done," said Don Ruston, Dublin Lions Club president. The repairs to the roof cost $12,000 but Ruston said the club is also repairing damage to the ceiling tile and updating the insulation and lighting. "This is the original roof from when the hall was built in the 70s, so it's about time for it to be fixed," he said. "It has leaked in different areas for so long. So we have been planning this upgrade." Ruston said the club first approached West Perth Council, who owns the Helen Street building, for assistance since repairs are not covered by insurance because the water damage had occurred over the past few years. "We're really thankful to Pat Taylor (West Perth clerk) for helping us apply for the Trillium grant ," he said. "These little community centres - it's hard to get them used enough to pay for themselves." He added that the hall is mainly used by the Lions and the Athletic Association, who are in charge of renting out the facility. Ruston said the Lions began raising money for the building renovations a year ago. Funds were raised through different events including dances and the 300 club draw. The Lions also recently held another fundraising event said Ruston, with its first Country Show and Dance. "It was very successful. There was a great turn out and it was really a lot of fun," he said, adding that the club appreciates the help from Mitchell resident and fiddler Bill Irving for helping to organize the event. "We probably wouldn't have been able to do this without all the help we had," said Ruston. He said a volunteer crew of Lions members, the Athletic Association and local people will be starting on the repairs to the hall within the next couple of weeks and they plan to have it completed before June. By Sara Campbell Susan Hundertmork photo Spelling bee winners Winners of the recent Grade 5 spelling bee, held by the Seaforth Optimists include from left Amy Bkknell, of Huron Centennial, third, Rebecca Merner, of Huron Centennial, second and Scott Selvey, of Seaforth Public School, first. They are flanked by Optimist president Nancy Denham and organizer Dianne Wood on the left and organizer Marg Henderson on the right. " 44114r Slice of Huron OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, April 14, 2004 Seaforth Agriplex and Arena 6:30-8:00 pm Admission by donation of non-perishable food item for the Huron County Food Bank Oc„lib Of IC • COs Bring Your Family! Everyone Welcome See Agriculture in action Participate in hands on activtti �� See live farm animals �r next P' Entertainment by Richard Knechtel I et