HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-07-16, Page 15Mothers pushing strollers, people in wheelchairs and those with leg problems welcomed
the sight of the Clinton Public Works Department last week at the main intersection of
town. Harold (Hoot) Gibbings and his crew were busy cutting away the high curbs and
replacing them with ramps. The work is now complete. (Anne Narejko photo)
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,1986—Page I5
Pictures help celebrate 100th year
Community shower
held for Nanci Bennett
• -- By -Betty .McCall—_____.___...._ Vi i in with Norma Steele recently was
WALTON — A community shower was Linda Leeming of Stratford `-..__-"
held for Nanci Bennett, , bride elect this 'Norma Leeming enjoyed a tour of the
month. The shower was held in the base- McIntosh Gallery at the University of
ment of Duff's United Church on July 9. Western Ontario, London and other places
Sherry Hoegy presented a prelude of of interest. Air Show
piano music as friends, neighbors and
relatives arrived. Maxine Houston was in The Walton Area Sports club sponsored a
charge of names written on a Cameo Cloth. splendid air show on July 12 at the Walton
Karen Hoegy welcomed everyone and an- Ball Park. Several air -controlled aircraft
nounced the program. Piano solos were were on display and were put into the air.
given by Shannon Craig and Andrea The announcer gave out the different
Gingerich. • Margaret Craig gave a comical kinds of planes run by different owners. He
reading. Marie McGavin led in a lively sing- said it is a happy sport starting back in the
song accompanied by Marjorie Humphries early '30s. These men belong to a group that
at theiano. can put on shows like this, it is hoping to
The guests of honor were called to the make this an annual event.
front and gifts were brought out by Sharon Monthly Draw
•
Godkin, Shannon Craig, Andrea and Lisa The July meeting of the Walton Area
Gingerich. Nanci was assisted by her Sports Club was held when plans were made
mother, Margaret Bennett, the groom's for the ladies' slo-pitch tournament in
mother, Mrs. Ducharme and Mrs. McArter. Walton this weeker}d. Winners of the mon-
The address had been read by Nancy thly draw were: M'tie McGavin, $100 (se-
(Schade) Denham. Nanci made a fitting cond time) and Bob Mathers, $25.
reply and invited everyone to their recep- 50th Anniversary
tion on July 18 in Brussels. Congratulations were extended to Rolly
Local Briefs and Teenie Achilles on July 13 when friends
Isabelle Shortreed enjoyed a few days and relatives attended open house at Duff's
holidaying with Bill and Louise Smith at United Church to help them celebrate their
their cottage in Amberly last week. 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Rabbi Shortreed is holidayng this week at Later in the afternoon over 50 people at -
the Presbyterian Church camp near KintaiL tended a barbecue at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Billing, Cambridge, Guests were present from Belwood, Ctin-
visited on the weekend with their daughter, ton, Hearst, Kenora, Guleph, Stratford,
Carol Gamble. Dave and girls took in the air Stoneycreek, Paris, Seaforth, Sebringville,
Dungannon, Lucknow and the Walton area.
show at the park on July 2.
Farm equipment can be dangerous
Farm equipment is too dangerous for
children to play with. We are continually
reminded of farm machinery accidents in-
volving children. Farm equipment is meant
for farm work and nothing else. Avoid let -
ting your cniid drive or ride on your tractor.
Accidents can, and do, happen in a variety
of ways. All farm machinery deserves
respect and only competent and
knowledgeable people should be allowed to
operate it.
KIPPbJ - A picture of the church and
Manse taken about 1890 was the front cover
of the folder on July 13 at the United Church.
Each Sunday a different picture of the past
history of the congregation is recorded as
they celebrate the building of the sanctuary
100., years. ago. It was noted on this picture
the fence: ehclosttre around the church and
Manse with the gas lanterns at the gateway
to the church and the open verandah on the
Manse.
The service was conducted by Rev.
McDonald and Robert Gackstetter was
soloist accompanied by the orgapist Norma
Pryde. Robert sang two solos.
During the service Amanda Elizabeth
Preszcator, daughter of Darrell and Tam-
my Preszcator, and Craig Robert Bakker,
son of Lorne and Betsy Bakker, were receiv-
ed into the Christian church through Holy
Baptism.
Barbara Gackstetter greeted the con-
gregation and Lorne Gackstetter and
Charlie Hay were the ushers. Lois Hayter
and Moria 4lderdice were in charge,of the
Nursery Toddler Care. Following the ser,
vice, lemonade and cookies were enjoyed
under the trees at the side of the church with
Barbara Gackstetter as hostess assisted by
Hazel Corbett and Mary Kinsman. The
flowers at the front of the church were plac-
ed in honor of the marriage of Mary Jane
McGregor and Jake Knudslien fn the church
on July 12.
People
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Dick of Ottawa visited
this past week with Rev. McDonald. Mrs.
Dick was the former M.E. Elder and a
great -great granddaughter of the Rev. John
Logie, the first minister of the Hensall
district. Rev. Logie came to Rodgerville in
1948 and Mrs. Dick's great-grandmother,
was Margaret Logie, one of the 17 children
born to Rev. and Mrs. Logie while they were
minister here.
Mrs. Dick brought a number of pictures,
as well as history of the church which con-
firmed the historical records. It was indeed
a real thrill to have Mr. and Mrs. Dick visit
the village and to go over the historical past
with them.
People News
Edna Jolly of Regina, Saskatchewan and
Barry garden of Wolseley, Saskatchewan
have been visiting their cousins Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Kipfer and also visited with Rev.
McDonald. Barry was a former member of
Mr. McDonald's congregation at Regina.
Rose Bakker of Duncan, British Columbia
is visiting with her son and daughter-in-law
Lorne and Betsy Bakker, King Street, and
also attended the Baptismal Service. of
Craig Robert Bakker at the United Church
on July 13.
B.C. travellers return home to Hensall...
• from page 10
when he will be competing on a new track in
Wilberforce.
Playground Underway
Hensall playground is well underway with
swinuning lessons taking place in Vanastra
this week and next. Other planned events in-
clude a bike rodeo and trips to places near
Showers honor
Mary Jane
McGregor
By Margaret Hoggarth
KIPPEN Neighbors and friends
gathered at a miscellaneous shower and
brunch hosted by June Cooper at her home
on July 6. The shower was in honor of Mary
Jane McGregor, daughter of Jim and Betty
McGregor. Ruby Finlayson also hosted a
shower for Miss McGregor on June 27, and
July 8 a large shower was held in Hensall
United Church in her honor. Hostesses were
Eileen McLean, Gwen Devereaux (Eileen's
daughter), June Cooper, Ruby Finlayson
and Peggy Ferguson. Peggy Ferguson
welcomed everyone. Peen McLean gave
the address. Ruby Finlayson gave two
readings. June Cooper and Gwen
Devereaux acted out a skit entitled Mar-
riage License. Renee Devereaux and
Angela McLean (granddaughters of Eileen
McLean) presented the gifts. The bows from
the_gifts were..placed on a tree 1_31 anice Mc-
Cooey. When completedE een Mci�ean
presented the tree to Mary Jane commen-
ting that the bows represented the future
members on Mary Jane and
Jake's(Knudslien), family tree. Mary Jane
then thanked everyone. The wedding took
place on July 12 in Hensall United Church.
The couple will reside in Lac La Biche,
Alberta. Lac La Biche is located halfway
between Edmonton aro,Fort McMurray.
.john andVeronica ernson have return-
ed -from a trip to Vancouver. They flew to
Calgary then motored through Banff, Lake
Louise and the Three Mile Gap, spending
two days in the mountains. Next stop was
Vancouver with three days at Expo.
Veronica mentioned 'that the Canada
Pavilion was well worth visiting.
We are pleased to report Jim Cooper has
now returned home from University
Hospital.
Bob and Marlene Bell spent a few days in
Indian River, Michigan, visiting with Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Rowe.
Congratulations to Shelley • Finlayson,
daughter of Laird and Ruby Finlayson, who
has now completed her course at Marvel
School of Hairdressing in London. Shelley is
presently job -hunting.
Cancer
can be
beaten.
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YOU IN YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS AT
and far such as The Grand Bend Zoo,
Bingeman Park and Rock Glen Conserva-
tion Area.
Shuffleboard
There was a good turnout for Shuffleboard
on July 10 at the Hensall Arena where the
winning scores were the highest since the
Happy Pushers began. Scores were: ladies;
Olga Chipchase, 562; Eileen Dowson, 430;
Dorothy Brintnell, 410, Men's; Walter
Knowles, 537; Dave Kyle, 530; John Consitt,
503.
Several Chovottes In stock
to choose from
ALL. SALE_PRICES
CLEARLY MARKED
ON WINDSHIELD
*6.1% financing offer
on for limited time only.
MP
CLINTON FARM MARKET'S
WEEKEND SPECIALS!
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NEW POTATOES
10 LB. BAG
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ting your cniid drive or ride on your tractor.
Accidents can, and do, happen in a variety
of ways. All farm machinery deserves
respect and only competent and
knowledgeable people should be allowed to
operate it.
KIPPbJ - A picture of the church and
Manse taken about 1890 was the front cover
of the folder on July 13 at the United Church.
Each Sunday a different picture of the past
history of the congregation is recorded as
they celebrate the building of the sanctuary
100., years. ago. It was noted on this picture
the fence: ehclosttre around the church and
Manse with the gas lanterns at the gateway
to the church and the open verandah on the
Manse.
The service was conducted by Rev.
McDonald and Robert Gackstetter was
soloist accompanied by the orgapist Norma
Pryde. Robert sang two solos.
During the service Amanda Elizabeth
Preszcator, daughter of Darrell and Tam-
my Preszcator, and Craig Robert Bakker,
son of Lorne and Betsy Bakker, were receiv-
ed into the Christian church through Holy
Baptism.
Barbara Gackstetter greeted the con-
gregation and Lorne Gackstetter and
Charlie Hay were the ushers. Lois Hayter
and Moria 4lderdice were in charge,of the
Nursery Toddler Care. Following the ser,
vice, lemonade and cookies were enjoyed
under the trees at the side of the church with
Barbara Gackstetter as hostess assisted by
Hazel Corbett and Mary Kinsman. The
flowers at the front of the church were plac-
ed in honor of the marriage of Mary Jane
McGregor and Jake Knudslien fn the church
on July 12.
People
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Dick of Ottawa visited
this past week with Rev. McDonald. Mrs.
Dick was the former M.E. Elder and a
great -great granddaughter of the Rev. John
Logie, the first minister of the Hensall
district. Rev. Logie came to Rodgerville in
1948 and Mrs. Dick's great-grandmother,
was Margaret Logie, one of the 17 children
born to Rev. and Mrs. Logie while they were
minister here.
Mrs. Dick brought a number of pictures,
as well as history of the church which con-
firmed the historical records. It was indeed
a real thrill to have Mr. and Mrs. Dick visit
the village and to go over the historical past
with them.
People News
Edna Jolly of Regina, Saskatchewan and
Barry garden of Wolseley, Saskatchewan
have been visiting their cousins Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Kipfer and also visited with Rev.
McDonald. Barry was a former member of
Mr. McDonald's congregation at Regina.
Rose Bakker of Duncan, British Columbia
is visiting with her son and daughter-in-law
Lorne and Betsy Bakker, King Street, and
also attended the Baptismal Service. of
Craig Robert Bakker at the United Church
on July 13.
B.C. travellers return home to Hensall...
• from page 10
when he will be competing on a new track in
Wilberforce.
Playground Underway
Hensall playground is well underway with
swinuning lessons taking place in Vanastra
this week and next. Other planned events in-
clude a bike rodeo and trips to places near
Showers honor
Mary Jane
McGregor
By Margaret Hoggarth
KIPPEN Neighbors and friends
gathered at a miscellaneous shower and
brunch hosted by June Cooper at her home
on July 6. The shower was in honor of Mary
Jane McGregor, daughter of Jim and Betty
McGregor. Ruby Finlayson also hosted a
shower for Miss McGregor on June 27, and
July 8 a large shower was held in Hensall
United Church in her honor. Hostesses were
Eileen McLean, Gwen Devereaux (Eileen's
daughter), June Cooper, Ruby Finlayson
and Peggy Ferguson. Peggy Ferguson
welcomed everyone. Peen McLean gave
the address. Ruby Finlayson gave two
readings. June Cooper and Gwen
Devereaux acted out a skit entitled Mar-
riage License. Renee Devereaux and
Angela McLean (granddaughters of Eileen
McLean) presented the gifts. The bows from
the_gifts were..placed on a tree 1_31 anice Mc-
Cooey. When completedE een Mci�ean
presented the tree to Mary Jane commen-
ting that the bows represented the future
members on Mary Jane and
Jake's(Knudslien), family tree. Mary Jane
then thanked everyone. The wedding took
place on July 12 in Hensall United Church.
The couple will reside in Lac La Biche,
Alberta. Lac La Biche is located halfway
between Edmonton aro,Fort McMurray.
.john andVeronica ernson have return-
ed -from a trip to Vancouver. They flew to
Calgary then motored through Banff, Lake
Louise and the Three Mile Gap, spending
two days in the mountains. Next stop was
Vancouver with three days at Expo.
Veronica mentioned 'that the Canada
Pavilion was well worth visiting.
We are pleased to report Jim Cooper has
now returned home from University
Hospital.
Bob and Marlene Bell spent a few days in
Indian River, Michigan, visiting with Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Rowe.
Congratulations to Shelley • Finlayson,
daughter of Laird and Ruby Finlayson, who
has now completed her course at Marvel
School of Hairdressing in London. Shelley is
presently job -hunting.
Cancer
can be
beaten.
CALL YOUR
ONE-STOP
TRAVEL
CENTRE!
We handle...
DAIRLINE TICKETS
EIVIA RAIL TICKETS
El CRUISES
DPACKAGE TOURS
, LIHOTEL RESERVATIONS
❑CHI-CHEEMAUN
RESERVATIONS
❑ INTERNATIONAL
DRIVING PERMITS
OCAR RENTALS'
Travailing by Car?
ODUTLINE MAPS.
O.CSUT-OF-PROVINCE
MEDICAL INSURANCE
WE HAVE OFFICES ACROSS CANADA
AND THE UNITED STATES TO HELP YOU.
YOUR LOCA).14A TRAVEL CENTRE
IS LOCATED AT 7 RA BURY ST. EASTICLINTON
CALL ANN OR CAROLE TO ASSIST
YOU IN YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS AT
and far such as The Grand Bend Zoo,
Bingeman Park and Rock Glen Conserva-
tion Area.
Shuffleboard
There was a good turnout for Shuffleboard
on July 10 at the Hensall Arena where the
winning scores were the highest since the
Happy Pushers began. Scores were: ladies;
Olga Chipchase, 562; Eileen Dowson, 430;
Dorothy Brintnell, 410, Men's; Walter
Knowles, 537; Dave Kyle, 530; John Consitt,
503.
Several Chovottes In stock
to choose from
ALL. SALE_PRICES
CLEARLY MARKED
ON WINDSHIELD
*6.1% financing offer
on for limited time only.
MP
CLINTON FARM MARKET'S
WEEKEND SPECIALS!
v`J1o1
10a Fresh Dug
ONTARIO
NEW POTATOES
10 LB. BAG
3
Produce U.S.A.
SPANISH
ONIONS
0
R
S
1.
Special Prices to effect
't111 closing time
SATURDAY. JULY 19
fr
•Ji
•
r~�ti
44.
first -of -the Year
ONTARIO
SWEET CORN
f.9
dozen
NECTARINES
Now arriving
fresh daily
DONTARIO FIELD TOMATOES
❑ ONTARIO PEACHES
DONTARIO SWEET CHERRIES
❑ONTARIO BROCCOLI
DONTARIO CAULIFLOWER
0
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•
righ
ook
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212 Victoria Sf. (Hwy. 4 South) Clinton
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 AM - 9 PM
EXCEPT SATURGAYS, OPEN TILL 6 P M.
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