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Motley crew. From left, Kelly Thorpe, 9,Alex Acimovic, 10, Shari Green, 9, Shelby Thorpe, 12, and Tracy
Orchard, 13, participated in this year's parade.
Above, left: Jessica ,
Lupson, 4, is all smiles
showing off the first
place ribbon she won
for her costume:
Above, right: Young
bride. Jordan
Batancourt, I, was just
one of many partici-
pants in this year's
parade.
All aboard! At right
The Cook and Jones
families entertained
the crowds watching
the parade with their
train. Front row (I -r):
Steven Cook, 4, Dylan
Jones, 4, Jesse Cook, 4,
Taylor Jones, 7, Jenna
Cook, 7, and Brad
Cook, 9. Back row (I-
r): Kim Cook, Cheryl
Cook and Catherine
Jones.
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Granton Fun Day
By Muriel Leers
GRANTON CORRESPONDENT
GRANTON -.The Granton Fun Day was held on
Saturday, July 24 beginning with a parade from the
cenotaph corner led by Chris Mills and pet Moe followed
by the Granton tanker. Next came the walking class with
Kelly Thorpe and Alexandra Acimovic taking first,
Shelley Thorpe second and Chelsey and Carly Feisen
third. Other walkers were Kylie, Sara and Amy Lovell,
Tracy Orchard, Sabrena Kenny, Sara Markin and Shari
Green.
In the 'Push and Pull' category Jennifer Hardy and
Kristian Orchard as clowns pulling a wagon with guinea
pigs were first. Placing second and third were Blake and
Jordan Betancourt as a bride and Spiderman.
Parading their animals were Breanne Maynard with
dog Lues placing first; Tonya Westman with Shelties
Peaches, Marcedes and Wooly were second; and Patrick
Broughton with his dog Mickey was third.
The final children's class was bikes, some of which
were decorated as Christmas presents. First was Jessica
Lupson; second - Andrew Shainline and third - Benjamin
Lovell. Others were Kane Parker, Steven Mayo, Aaron
Pritchard, Michael Shainline, Max Westman, Carly
Westman, Mynta Westman and Suzie Acimovic.
First prize for floats was captured by Cliff Cook and
family with the Granton Line train. The Biddulph
Township Sesquincentennial History Book float was sec-
ond and a Christmas float by Janette Hudson and
Rosanne Pritchard with Melissa, Mayo, Riker and
Monique Hudson was third.
In the Antique Tractor class first was a 1948.
Cockshott, second - 1944 Massey Fergus owned by the
Cook family and third a Marconie Super 8, also from the
Cook family.
Eric and Donna Westman placed first and second with
their classic trucks, a 1953 Chevy and Buick Wildcat.
There were also two horses with clown riders, one of
which was Jean Swaderski. The parade continued up
Main Street to the park with fire trucks from St. Marys,
Lucan, Ailsa Craig, Exeter and Milverton in honour of
the 75th anniversary of the Granton Fire Department.
up the rear was Howard Longley Enterprises,
Sarnia 1948 ladder truck.
At the park there were games for the children and a
food booth prorided by the Lions Club who sponsored
the annual event.
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Que4sw.birthdays celebrated
HENSALL - Queensway residents enjoyed Monday
afternoon's .ice cream parlor. Winnie Hutton with the
help of Belva Fuss at the organ, officiated at the
Tuesday church service. Residents were able to sing
some of their favorite hymns. Wednesday afternoon
the tuck cart visited each floor, and .residents had the
opportunity to browse through books, magazines and
other goodies the cart has to offer.
.On Thursday, July birthdays were celebrated and
• many. residents had a manicure in preparation .for the
evening party. Senior Diners enjoyed a turkey dinner
with all the trimmings and joined in the birthday bash
with the Granton Rhires _ providing .lively_ music
to dance to. Celebrating July birthdays are Pat
Volland, Margaret Barnard, Harry McAdams, and
Dorothy Taylor. Residents participated in Fun and
Fitness throughout the week. Hamburgers and hot
dogs were served at lunch on Friday and then some
residents relaxed and watched a movie in the Activity
Room..
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August 18 6 to 8 p.m, Retirement home family bar
becue.
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