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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-07-27, Page 5Present scholarship Granton W.I hostscountyrall y Mrs. Grace Whitington, home economist, talked about her work with the Home Economics Branch and also gave some good advice on how to be a good listener; most important is to stop talk- ing yourself said the speaker. In the absence of Provincial Board member Mrs. Betty Ann Mollard, Mrs. Fred Varley made the presentation of the W.I. scholarship to An- nette Straatman of Lucan. Annette intends to use the money towards her training as a nurse. She is registered with Fanshawe College School of Nursing, St. Thomas campus. (*3 the co-oper1tots INSURANCE SERVICES * LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * COMMERCIAL By MRS. E. SUMMERS The Granton W.I. were the host branch for the County Rally held in the Granton Community Park on July 19. Preceding the meeting each member brought a bag lunch. Dessert consisting of cake and ice cream also beverages were provided by the committee. 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"Our Father" meant that God wanted us to feel close to Him, just as we would be to our earthly father, even though He was Heaven!y. "Hallowed be Thy name," meant that God was holy and morally perfect. Granton's annual Fun Day again featured a superlative parade, making decisions for the judges most difficult. Win- ners were as follows: Three wheeler - Katherine and Paul Harding; two wheeler - Amanda Lily, Kim McGuffin, Joel Pincombe; wheel pull - Jeff and Chris LeBlanc, Angela Stevens (Miss Universe) ; wheel push - Karen and Jason Skoniecz- ny, Carey, Peter, Paula, Angie Wallis; animal class - David Riddell, Mary Rudd, Ken Beatson. On foot - Matthew and Brianna Hill, Leanne and Susan Sleeper and Tanya Cameron, Kim and Kelly Jones; best dressed rider and horse - Bob Hardie, Kathy Bilyea; large float - Jr. Farmers, Foresters Restaurant, North road Kids; antique cars - Ron Funnel), Jim Kerr, Ken McGuffin. Draw winners - Car ibbean cruise or cash - Bruce Stein- mann, Kitchener ; $50 winners - Shirley Fugard, Granton; Norma Malbrecht, Thorn - dale; Allen Card, Woodstock; Walter Riddell, Granton; William McLean, Strathroy; Dave McRobert, Granton; Dr. Corralgn, London; Rick DeBrabandere St. Marys; Linda Clipperton, London; Fred Hardie, Granton. $25 winners - Sharon Davies, London; Jean St. Marie, London; Earl Blaine, Lucan; C. Thyssen, London; Grant Wilson, Granton; Dave Cook, Granton; Douglas Har- rison, London; John McKay, London; Enna Holliday, Hanover; Gary Hardman, London. Personals George Crouch, Williamsburg, Virginia, spent a few days last week with his mother, Mrs. F.J. Crouch. Try concert at Parkhill Looking for something to do on the long weekend? The Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority is sponsoring an outdoor concert at Parkhill Conservation Area (located at the junction of highways 7 and 81 south.) Music is being provided by the Country Crinan Band. The concert begins at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. The beach where the concert will take place is a good natural am- phitheatre. Visitors are advis- ed to bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. Admission to the concert re- quires only paying for your vehicle permit ($2.00) at the Park's gatehouse. ( Mrs.) Veronica Sferrazza, Parkhill Visitor Services Co -Ordinator Times -Advocate, July 27, 1983 MIDDLESEX WI RALLY — The annual rally of t e Mi. • esex Women's Institute was held Wednesday in Gronton with the North Middlesex group as hosts. From the left are vice-president Gertrude Rosse, president Olive Gowan, secretary Mildred Bloomfield and Middlesex Home Economist Grace Whittington.T-A photo Sheppard clan reunites The 35th annual picnic of the Sheppard clan was held in Riverview Park Exeter, July 16 with a goodly number and several visitors in attendance. Gordon Fraser was kept busy snapping pictures in the absence of David Westman appointed photographer. President Gord Gregory conducted the business. One minutes silence was observed for those who have passed away. Secretary Cindy Gregory read minutes and treasurers .report from 1982. It was unamimous to hold a 1984 reu- nion at Exeter park June 9. Joy Paton made a motion the meal be at 4 p.m. with sports and business to follows. Lyle and Margaret Paton of Barrie are the new president, secretary and treasurer for 1984 and 1985. A collection of $5 per family was taken. ' An excellent line of sports were conducted by Kim and Barb Fraser. Young and old joined in. Races for five years and under Jennifar Holland, Sarah Fraser. 6 to 8 years; Richard Holland, Mark Fraser. 9 to 12, Glenn Hayter, Michael Holland. 13 and over, Grant Hayter, Glenn Hayter. Throwing frisbee furthest Mike Holland, Mark Fraser. Ladies throwing frisbee fur- thest Lori Baker, men throw- ing frisbee further, Glenn Hayter. Ladies kick slipper, Dorothy Thompson, men kick the slipper, Ed Holland. Guessing jelly beans, Grace Fraser. unscrambling words, Cindy Gregory: Most mature person, David Holland. All en- joyed a smorgasbord supper. WINS WI SCHOLARSHIP — Annette Straatman, RR 3, Lucan was the winner of a Women's Institute Scholar- ship at Tuesday's annual Middlesex rally held at Gran- ton. Making the presentation at the left is FWIAO representative Evelyn Varley. T -A photo. Best Interest 12 % Guaranteed Investment Certificates 'subject to change Gaiser.Kneale 4/1: Insurance Brokers Inc. EXETER 235-2420 GRAND BEND 238-8484 CLINTON GODERICH 482-9747 524-2118 It'S a hoot! 133 picture perfect I)Iaygrounds for you to discover. Ontario Provincial Parks Ontario minellry Or .tin Alan w RIP* WINN wrro.w RINIOUrCAll nwv,tr,.t-. ;, 7, ( For information, call toll free. '0( 1-800-288-3738 By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Copeland called on Mr. and Mrs. Jim McNaughton, John, Lori and Ellen on Manitoulin Island. They also enjoyed a trip to Elliott Lake. 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