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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. 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 rry 7 • righ ook CLINTON FARM MARKET 212 Victoria Sf. (Hwy. 4 South) Clinton OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 AM - 9 PM EXCEPT SATURGAYS, OPEN TILL 6 P M. ti t rr Mit WEIPi it64l SPECIAL The standard glass, stereo, plan lowest truck we're can records. -_ MAZDA B2000 5 and in pricing break ON THE THIS comes features -speed overdrive, 3 -year service more, and priced leading Canada. it even our 401W-11 PRICES B2000 WEEK loaded such But summer if* --- with as tinted AM/FM protection still it's the import right now, lower so we , sales v 4, M -W 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 rry 7 • righ ook CLINTON FARM MARKET 212 Victoria Sf. (Hwy. 4 South) Clinton OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 AM - 9 PM EXCEPT SATURGAYS, OPEN TILL 6 P M. ti