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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-06-23, Page 1414 Times -Advocate, June 23,1982 A THREE TIME WINNER — Raymond Schryer of Toronto won the open champion ship at the Hensall fiddler's contest Saturday night for the third consecutive year. Above, Schryer receives the Ward Allen Memorial trophy fiom Wayne Reid who has been contest convener for the past 1,3 years. T -A photo Former students gather in honour of area teacher On Saturday, June 19, despite adverse weather con- ditions several of Miss Irene Douglas' former pupils gathered at the home of Min- nie Noakes for a reunion. This was the second such event. Miss Douglas is unable to attend the reunions due to reasons of health but the event is in her honour and shall be carried on. Those attending included: Goldie (Cross) Robinson, London; Ruth (Brook) Gaston, Toronto; Agnes (Fairbairn) Appleton, Ex- eter; Shirley (Koehler) Craig, Willowdale; Mary (Coleman) Finlayson, Seaforth; Ruth (Coles) Hay, Listowel; Nor- ma (Sangster) Stretton, Hen- sall; • Marion (Dougall) Walker, London; Jean (Foster) Smith, London; Mary Goodwin, Hensall; Elva (McQueen) Forrest, Hensall; Kay (Drysdale) Wiliams, Waterloo: Margaret (Shepherd) Consitt, Hensall; Mary (Clark) Buchanan, Hensall; Gladys (McKenzie) Cudmore, Hensall; Verna (MacLean) Hay, Exeter; An- nie (Coleman) Morenz, Grand Bend; 011ie (Kyle) ) Cooper, Hensall; Doris (Buchanan) Bestard, Parkhill; Elaine (Carlile) Weido, Zurich; Eleanor (Ven- ner) Mansfield, Hensall; Dorothy (.McNaughton) Cor- bett, Hensall; Irene (Mousseau) Oesch, Clinton; Helen (Munn) Ferrigno, Hoboken, New Jersey; .Edna Mae (Corbett) Sangster, Hen- sall; and hostess Minnie (Sangster) Noakes, Hensall. Many guests were unable to attend because of the dense fog and weather conditions but those who did attend en- joyed renewing aquaintances and memories. It is hoped that the reunions will become an annual event. Miss Douglas, who is a pa- tient in Chateau Gardens,. London was a very dedicated school teacher and a fine per- son. Her example of personal living had great effect on many over her long years in the field of education, not on- ly at high school but in Sun- day school and her everyday life. At the reunion in 1981 a tribute to Miss Douglas was composed by Minnie Noakes and echoed the sentiments of her former pupils. It was read and presented to her and a promise to carry on the reu- nions in her name accom- ' ponied the messaee. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cud- more attended the graduation of their grandaughter Karen Cudmore held in- West Park Church, London on Friday evening. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor returned home after representing Amber Rebekah Lodge at the 92nd annual ses- sion of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario held on June 14, 15, 16 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cud - more were guests at the wed- ding of Steven Sims and Janice Holroyd at St. An- drew's United Church in Cambridge, Saturday. Steven is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Sims. RR 1, Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doucette of Victoria, British Columbia visited the past week at the manse with Mr. McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Doucette were members of.. Mr. McDonald's congregation while he was minister in Regina, Saskatchewan. AUXILIARY OFFICERS INSTALLED - New officers of the Hensall Legion Auxiliary were installed recently. Back, left, Vero Smole, Colleen Ferris and Donna Alton. Front, Ivo Reid, president Alice Neilonds and Joan Bierling. T -A photo IIIUIIIUIINIIIIIIIII{UIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I III III III II II 1111111 III IIII III IIIII II III II I III III III III I I I I I I I I I I II I III III II II I I I III I I I I II III III III IIII II II IIIII HENSALL CIVIC CORNER Hensall Playground and Swimming Registration Information All boys and girls ages 5 to 13 interested in participating in o six-week summer playground program starting July 5 should register THURSDAY, JUNE 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hensall Community Centre. Cost: $15 per child or $30 per family. Also the same evening there will be registration for two sessions of swim- ming lessons at Vanastra Rec. Centre. First session begins July 12 and the second session follows on July 26. Fee, which includes bus, will be $25 per child. 1111111111111111111111111111111 t 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111111111111111111111111111 1 Good crowd on hand again Schryer repeats as local fiddle contest champion A large crowd attended the Fiddler's Contest which wa held in Hensall Arena Frida and Saturday. Prizes are as follows: Class A; open fiddling first, Ray Schryer, Toronto second, Karen Reed, London third Frank Leany, Toronto fourth John Crozman, Lon don, also fourth Kevin Regier Elmira. ' Class B; intermediate fiddl ing; first Eddie Mole, Owen Sound ; second Willis Des jarine, Dashwood; third George Mitchell, St Catharines. Class C, fiddling. duet; firs prize, John Crozman, and Beth Jones, London, second Kendra Woods and Elizabeth Woods, Fergus; third, George Mitchell and Nick Woroniuk St. Catharines. Class D, 20 year and under fiddling; first Kendra Woods, Fergus; second Joanne Gyurik Woodstock; third, Beth Jones, London. Class E, 12 year and under fiddling; first, Scott Woods, Fergus; second, Todd Thompson, Petrolia; third Louis.Grimard; Ancaster. Class F, 60 years and over fiddling; first Reg Freer, Ker - wood; second, Nick Woroniuk, St. Catharines, third, Nelson Howe, Staffa. Class G, novelty fiddling, first, Wayne Ferguson, Sarnia. Class H, under 9 years, step dancing; first, Wendy Wat- son, Clinton; second, Tawnya Stafford, London; third Shan- non Solomon, Kitchener. Class I, 9-12 years step dan- cing; first, Kim Hutton, Listowel; second, Lori -Lynn Boston, Weston; third Shan- non Prescator, Clinton and Jeremy Luxton, second,, Shelley Hopper, London; third, Tracey Annett, Petrolia. Class K, 26 years and over step dancing, first Gladys Hopper, London; second, Lou Stafford, London. Queensway to hold open house The staff and residents of Queensway. Nursing Home are holding a "Heart' Jam- boree" and open house or{ Saturday, June 26.. . It will start with a bike-a- thon followed by a pro- gramme and a barbeque sup- per, to which all are invited. The high bowler was Neil Regan. Visitors with Louise Mit- chell were Vera Douglas, Hazel Snell, Cora Wurm, Priscilla Haruith and her son Les Mitchell, Crediton. Marguerite Triebner visited Mrs. Muriel Triebner. Mary Gautreau visited her father Pat Oesch. Phillip Eisenbach visited his, sister Izzie Eisenbach. Rev. Kenneth Knight, Ex- eter conducted the service of worship. Plan to attend the "Heart Jamboree" and barbeque. Everyone is welcome. Share service with fiddlers There was a large atten- dance at the community Gen- re on Sunday morning when he United Church shared the morning worship with the Old Time Fiddlers and their amities. Cecil Pepper greeted the worshippers and Steven Cor- bett, Jeff Corbett and Ray acobi were the ushers. Joyce Pepper played the piano. The guest groups leading in musicwere • the Ropp rothers from Tavistock and etty Beer •from Hensall. hese two outstanding sing- ng groups brought a real message to the congregation. t t f J B B T "The Rainbow After The Rain". He referred to the terrible weekend of weather that greeted the visitors to our village: Visitors were present at the service from many parts of Ontario. W.M.S. birthday party The W.M.S. of Carmel Presbyterian Church held their annual birthday party on Monday evening. Mrs. Robert Bell presided opening with a poem and the singing of a hymn and a welcome to all the guests and members. Mrs..Rochus Faber was in charge of the devotional. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Al Hoggarth. Mrs. Faber read a poem and presented an interesting topic on "What Will I Wear". Rev. Wilena Brown of Varna was the guest speaker and was introduced by Mrs. AI Hoggarth and thanked by Mrs. Robert Bell. Jane Pollock played the guitar and sang. The ushers were Eleanor Thompson, Minnie Skea, Ruby Bell and Kathy Bell. The Offering was received by Ruby Bell and Kathy Bell. - Following the singing of a hymn, grace was sung and refreshments served in the schoolroom. The decorated tables were beautifully done in keeping with the four seasons. Seniors week This being the week of the Seniors, the "Three Links" seniors will be entertained on Friday, June 25, at Huron - view for dinner. Cars are to meet at the local Hall at 12 noon. • Riley reunion The Riley reunion was held in the park, at Hensall with forty-five present. Allan and Wade Riley were in charge of the sports. Event winners were: Races: Jason Clarke, Lori Harburn; Steve Harburn; two relay r'lces, throwing balls in a bushel basket and an orange relay race, both were won by Jason Clarke's team. Guessing pennies in a jar, Madeline Harburn; birthday nearest the picnic, Ross Riley, anniversary nearest the picnic date, Ross . and Laretta Riley; oldest person present, Ma{ieline Harburn; youngest person, Cary Riley, closest person with birthday to picnic date was Susan Har- burn for the women. Tuckersmith okay project Tuckersmith Township council will reconstruct about a mile of road west from Stryker's corner this sum- mer,also about a mile and a quarter of road 35-36. Council approved con- tributing to the study of a sink hole on the farm of Reiny VanLoon to decide how the water can be redirected. The Ministry of the Environment will pay8o percent of the cost and the township's share will be 20 percent, amounting to about $400. Council passed a bylaw regulating swimming pool fencing in the Township and one on property standards concerning garbage which has accumulated on some properties in the township. Council approved the pay- ment of $2,251.90 which is Tuckersmith's share to the 1981 operating deficit at the Seaforth arena. This share is based on the number of residents from the township Bonthron Chapel of Michael P.O'Connor Funeral Homes 118 King St., Hensall Newly renovated homeFlike atmosphere 236-4365 F'inera1 prearrangement inquiries invited PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" •FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS • (Sales a service to Most Makes) • • FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS For Farm & BBsiness • SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES • MOFFAT APPLIANCES • INSECT LIGHTS & FLY KILLING UNITS • GIFTS • MANY OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 A birthday cake with candles was lit for Ross Riley. It was decided to hold the picnic next year, the second Sunday in June, at the Hen- sall park. Officers for next year are, past president, Don. Thompson; president, Mur- ray Harburn; first vice presi- dent , Laretta Riley; treasurer, Doreen Harburn; secretary, Nellie Riley; Sports, Ross Riley and family. Rebekah's meet Amber Rebekah Lodge members met on Wednesday evening for the last meeting unitl September. Noble Grand Bertha MacGregor conducted the meeting, assisted by vice grand Gladys Coleman, who reported for the visiting committee. Noble Grand Bertha MacGregor who represented the members at the Assembly of Ontario sessions in Toron- to, gave a few highlights of the meetings. It was decided to have a pot -luck luncheon following the September first meeting when the lodge convenes for the fall term. Mrs. Lois Jones favoured with a reading, following the close of Lodge and refreshments were served in the lower hall by the social committee. Mrs. Ross MacMillan, Waterloo visited last Thurs- day with her mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mr. and Mrs. Les Adams of Exeter and grandaughter were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack .Corbett. Mrs. Laird Mickle attended the graduation dinner at Lon- don last Thursay evening for her grandson John Mickle, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mickle Exeter, who graduated from Fanshawe College the same day. Anniversary service Rev. Ken Innes of Brussels was guest minister at the an- niversary service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day. He spoke on the subject "Keep the Faith" Mr. Bob Heywood was guest soloist and sang two numbers; ac- companying himself on the guitar. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presided at the organ and ac- companied the choir in the anthem. Service will be withdrawn on June 27, in order that the members may attend the Cromarty Anniversary. Rev. Knight will be on holidays for July. Services ,will resume August first. Unit two of Hensall United Church held their June meeting in the manse at the invitation of their minister, Rev. Stanley McDonald. Mrs. Hazel Corbett chaired the meeting and opened with a reading, giving a different thought for everyday of the week. Mrs. Sadie Hoy conducted the devotions on the theme, "This is my Father's World" including two readings, tell- ing about the revival of Chris- tainity in China. For the topic, Mrs. Grace Drummond gave a short piece on Stewardship- and read anarticle on faith She closed the meeting with humorous article about a iuoster and his shell. Unit leader, Mrs. Joyce Pepper, conducted the business, including flowers in the church for August. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction and Hazel conducted two contests HENSALL LEGION EXECUTIVE — dian Legion Branch was installed Neilands and Grant McClinchey. Ferris and treasurer Murray Tra The 1982-83 executive of the Hensall Royal Cana - recently. Back, left, Larry Uyl, Ted Roberts, Paul Front, vice-president Garnet Allan, president Iry quoir. T -A photo while the lunch committee, Mrs. Anne Brock and Mrs. Diane Gerstenkorn, com- pleted their preparations by serving a seasonal, dainty lunch. • The next meeting will be held on September 13 at the United Church. Personals Mr. and Mrs. William Doig of Listowel visited on Sunday .with the former's sister Mrs. Carl McDonald at the manse. Juluunlnuuuu The Light Touch By LAVENDE TV permits you to be entertained in your liv- ing room by characters you wouldn't ordinarily allow in your living room. Men can be divided ink; to three classes: the handsome, the intellec- tual, and the majority. All you really hove to do to make o child hungry is take him to an expensive restaurqnt. * . Our friends is what's known as a "novelty worker." It's a novelty when he works. * * * Marriage proposal: hitch pitch. 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