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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-25, Page 161 Times -Advocate, June 25, 1986 TODDLERS INN GRADUATION — Graduates from the nursery school's Thursday morning class were .(back left) Colin Grasdahl, David Shapton, Christopher`finch, Marshall Middleton, Carly Riley, Julie God. bolt, Matthew Jeyes and (centre) Laura McConnell, Michael Hamather, Christine Wedge, Benjamin Hoogenboom, Catherine Bergmann, Todd McKnight, Alyssa Darling, Jeffery Finkbeiner and (front) Sarah Webber, Steven Rosenberg, Kristin Brooks, Kelly Bowers, Meaghan Straw, Jenni De Block and Brent Wuerth. Missing: Nathan Kraftcheck. • Alb. TODDLERS INN GRADUATION — Graduating from the nursery school's Thursday afternoon class were (back) Amanda Chambers, Jayden Russell, Maryanne Hayter, Kian MacDougall, Kelly Farwell, Ryan Beat- tie, Jonathan Keys, Jason Miles and (centre) Kimberly Bilinsky, Carolyn Eagleson, Maggie Stecuik, Caleb Johns, David Overholt, Becky Pickering, Derek Rider, Jamie Dawe and (front) Danny Snell, Wayne Cole, Jason McBeath, Amy Hodgert, Scott Keys, Eric Brownlee, Jena Darling and Ryan Ralph. FRIDAY CLASS - The Friday maning class at Toddlers' Inn nursery received their graduation diplomas this week. Back left: Jared Brown, Adam Prout, Tim Ditner, Tim Mover, Jamie Clarke, Bobby Hamilton and Jaclyn Boynham. Centre: Drew Atthill, Bramwell Steele, Michael Hodgins, Erin Miles, Lauryn Boynham, Christine Millson and Melanie Knip. Front: Jenny Willis, Chod Monteith, Jeremy Krziyzek, Andrew Freiter, David Robertson, Tracy Wilson and Sandra Steele. Missing were Joshua Mover and Karin Lorento. *.N. . ' rt 1, ,. ...," .- , , w 1 PRECIOUS BLOOD GRADS - Graduation exercises were held ot Precious Blood Separate School in Exeter, Wednesday. Class members in the back row, left, are: Robert Verberne, Todd McCann, Justin Charrette and Jamie Bedard. Front: Angela Mielke, Denise Kints, Michelle Birmingham and Penny Parent. 1 4 4 Alf :3;4154, $ Cowgirls win twice, thumped by London The Crediton Cowgirls ladies fastball team came away with two wins out of three games this past = They were defeated 18-3 by , defeated Ailsa Craig 9-8 and mercied Poplar Hill by a score of 18-3. The, Crediton squadplayed last night in London and then tratfel to II- derton to face Denfield, July 3. In their large loss against London, the ladies just couldn't get their bats in gear to start some enthusiasm. Strikeouts helped the London team towards their Win. Leading Crediton at the plate was Karen Williams with a double and a single. Deb Lord and Kate Steeper had two hjts apiece. Adding single hits were Brenda Iredale, and Teresa VanRaay, Brenda Iredale pitched for Crediton notching up eight strikeouts, In their close 9-8- win over Ailsa Craig the Cowgirls still couldn't use their bats like they can. With a one run lead in the seventh inning, the Fete bride at Shipka By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Shipka About 35 relatives, neighbours and friends gathered at Shipka Communi- ty Centre last Wednesday night for a miscellaneous bridal shower for Nan- cy Baker. Doreen. Finkbeiner and Dorothy Ratz conducted two contests, the bride's supper of scrambled words, and the busy homemaker. An address was read to Nancy by Sandra Dietrich. Gifts were presented by Susan Ratz and Lori Finkbeiner. Assisting Nancy were two of her wed- ding party, her sister Donna Yarrow, and bridesmaid Brenda Russell. Nan- cy graciously thanked everyone. The north group served cake and ice cream for lunch. Wedding Nancy Baker, daughter of Ken and Ortha Baker, and Dr. Glen Babich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Babich, of Edmonton, Alberta, were married Saturday June 21, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich. Matron of honour was Donna Yar- row, bride's sister, of Winnipeg, bridesmaids were Brenda Russell, Hensall, and her sister, Sandra Regier, Detroit. Junior bridesmaid was Heather Regier, niece of bride. Best man was Richard Babich, brother of groom, of Calgary, groomsmen were Bob Sterzik, Calgary, John Oman, of Fort Saskat- chewan, all of Alberta. Ushers were Jamie Baker and Christopher Regier, nephews of the bride. The young couple will honey$oon motoring in Oqtario and . visiting Niagara Falls. They plan to reside in Edmonton, Alberta. Shipka Wins' Shipka T -Ball had its first victory of the season on Tuesday, June 17 with a score of Shipka 23 - Parkhill No. 2 - 17. Jill Russell, Donna Jean Dietrich and Jeremy Pickering all played excellent. On June 18 Shipka mites lost to Grand Bend B. the score was 25-3 Jamie Baker, Tracy Riely and Chad Benneweiss all caught fly balls. Michelle Lovie played a much im- proved game. Erin O'Rourke who was hit in the nose with a ball reports it was not broken. 4-11 News Meeting three of Grand Bend II 4-I1 club was held at the home of Connie Russell. We read about what is a weed, and how to control weeds and insects. We discussed annual, bien, nial and perennial weeds and how you control them. We read about diseases and the caution that should be taken with all pesticides. The topic of companion plantings and the reasons for it were explained by Bonnie Dotson. The next meeting will be held at Brenda Love's on July 21. Personals Stephen Central graduation was held at the school on Monday at 6:30 for the graduates, family and friends. Many residents from this area, attended. On June 21 the Webb Family reu- nion was held at the Shipka Com- munity Centre. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Webb of St. Catharines met for games, visiting and a picnic supper. A total of 57 people attended from St. Catharines, Toronto, Oshawa, Niagara Falls, Orono, Cot - tam, Dashwood and Exeter. Weekend visitors with Hugh and were cousins, Donnie and Louis Gable from Pittsburgh Pa. The Gables at- tended a MacLean reunion Saturday afternoon at the farm home of Grant MacLean, east of Hensall. On Sunday we all attended a fami- ly gathering of our Jackson grand- parents at Art and Mary Finlayson's home in Seaforth. Others in attendance were Mrs. Ida Jackson and Donald. Hensall, Bill and Norma Coleman, Kippen, Mrs. Beverley Ford, Grand Valley, Sue and Terry Ford, and family, Bramalea, Sherrie Douglas, Wayne, Fabian and Warren of Guelph, Fred and Betty Tilley, Se,afort,h. Community sympathy is expressed to Ann and Doug Russell and family, in the death of Ann's grandfather, William Love, of Grand Bend, last week. Tom, Rosanne, Jackie and Jenny Russell, of Cottam, visited here over the week end with Tom's parents, brothers and families. Hugh and I would like to thank everyone who helped in an way, and 'those who offered help, when our barn burned, Friday. . • ladies came through by only allewing. three Ailsa Craig batten to come to the plate. ' Leading Crediton at the plate was Brenda Iredale with a triple and two singles. With three hits apiece were Fay Schenk and Wendi SchwiMt and • two hits were batted by Kelly Phillips. Single hits came from the bats of Lin- da Nedza .with a triple, Teresa Van Raay and Sue Muller with doubles and Pauline Brannon and Kate Steeper with singles. . Brenda Iredale was the winning pit- cher chalking up nine, strikeouts. In the Win Monday night over Poplar Hill the Creditonsquad came on strong in the third inning and kept their bats rolling till the sixth inning. Leading Crediton at the plate was Debbie Lord with four hits. Tammy' Regier and Karen Williams were successful in three trips to the plate. Sue Muller, Teresa VanRaay and Wendii Schwindt came away with two singlesti and single hits came from the bats of . Lori Devlaeminck, Kelly Phillip', Judy Steeper and Heather Marcy. , Debbie Lord was the winning pit- cher for Crediton. Bantams win twice The Exeter bantams picked up two wins in three outings this week. After losing at home to Dashwood by a 14-9 count, the locals posted back-to-back wins over St. Marys. They won 12-9 in the Stonetown and 9-8 at home. Dashwood scored nine runs in the fourth and fifth innings to take their win. Zimmer paced the attack with three hits, including a homer, while Butler, Arnold, Weigand and Vandeworp had two hits apiece. Arnold pitched for the win. David Schwindt, Laurie Chalmers and Mark Burton had two hits apiece for Exeter with McDonald, Dalrym- ple, Clarke and McKnight picking up singles. Scott Russell started on the mound'. but had to give way to Harlen Tinney after only two innings. • Rob McKnight started in the 12-9' win over St. Marys and Tinney came on in relief in the fifth. Borden was the top player at the -plate with three hit, while Burton and Dalrymple had two • each. Slashing out singles were Clarke, Millar, Tinney and Wallace. Scott Russell went thedistance to post the win in the close 9-8 battle with the St. Marys Crew. Dave Dalrymple had two hits, one a triple, while picking up single safeties were McDonald, Mark Russell, Chalmers, Tinney and Borden. WAT • UT — T e primary gra • es enjoye • a game o • o • ge • a , one of the events held as part Exeter Public School's Play Day. ' Granton is shocked to hear about death • Sy MRS. E. SUMMERS Granton The Community of Granton was saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of former Granton resident Mrs. Dorothy 1;ecko, who suffered a heart attack, just months after retur- ning to her homeland of England with her son, Joe. Before Dorothy and Joe left, the community honored them with a farewell party at the Mason's Hall. Sincere sympathy is exended to Joe and his family from Granton friends. Church news At Granton United Church the Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of the Sunday morning worship and entitl- ed his message "They were called Christians." In the children's story the minister asked them, what did they come to church for? He received several answers, such as one "to Worship God". The Rev. Pierce took his sermon from the Scripture lesson taken from Acts 9 - 19-31, and opened with a sentence; Did I do anything today to show my neighbors I am a Christian, or did I do anything for someone as a Christian? A Christian has to have a good attitude about himself and to others. The Granton United Church spon- sored a very successful pork and strawberry supper held in the Lions Park. This annual event was very well attended. Canadian Foresters Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and Mrs. Lois Herbert,. were supper guests of the Canadian Foresters in London on June 17 when Sis, Lois Herbert received her 25th anniver- sary pin as a member of Court Valen- tine Ladies Lodge L1861, also Sis Margory Mills of Whalen Corners received her 25 anniversary pin. This special evening was in honour of High Chief Ranger Bro. Ed Short of Brant- ford, who is retiring soon. Sis. Dorothy Hern and her husband Gerry and Sis. Margaret Spence and her husband Mac and Mac Nils husband of Margory all attended. Personals Birthday congratulations are ex- tended to Miss Mabel McNaughton formerly of Granton, who now resides at 'Craigholm Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig. Mabel celebrated her 92 birth- day at June 22. Music recital 'Mrs. Arden VanOosterhout presented her 38 pupils of various ages in a recital, in St. James Anglican Church St. Marys on June 19. This was quite an undertaking with that many performers, it was a credit to Arden, she also accompanied some of the children with her violin. It was a very enjoyable evening and we wish Arden a successful future with this talent. Church news St. Thomas Anglican Church was beautifully decorated with roses and peonies for their anniversary and Ho- ly Communion service. The Rev. Peter Derrick was the celebrant assisted by Susan Kilpatrick as server and John Herbert as crucifer. The organist was . Mrs. Norman Hodgins. The two lessons were read by Mrs. ercy Hodgins and Sylvia 1 Beatson. An offertory anthem entitled "AS Comes The Breath of Spring" was rendered by the choir. Today Sunday, dune 15, we.a8k,fOr the prayers of, a Ahglican people thlt God will bless and guide those"who' are assembled in thg General Synod in Winnipeg also its joyful respon- sibility of choosing a new Primate to be our leader. Archbishop Edward Walter Scott has been Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada since 1971. The Rev. Peter Derrick was in charge of the morning prayer service at St. Thomas Anglican Church with John Herbert as crucifer and Lois Herbert as pianist. The two lessons were read by Muriel Lewis and Lisa Moore. In lieu of the short service, Rev. Derrick gave the children's focus and sermon in one. The rectardrew to at- tention the reassurance we can receive in realizing the strength and gentleness through God who is ever with us. Following the service, everyone re- mained for breakfast in -the church hall prepared by Ken Hoar and Jim Hodgins. The Rev. Peter and Lois Derrick, Jonathon and Jana then received their parting gifts on behalf of the congregation. Next Sunday, there will be a Parish Family Service (Kirkton, Granton and Saintsbury ) at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Kirkton at 11 a.m. GOLD MEDAL -- Brian Morgan, son of Burton and Marion Morgan, Kitchener graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University on May 25. Brian graduated on the Dean's honour roll with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography along with French and Physical Education Majors. He received the alumni gold medal for geography. Brion will be continuing his education in September at Althouse College in London. He is the grandson of Myrtle Brock, Exeter and Lloyd Morgan, Zurich.