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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-11-05, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1986 Blyth Standurd Aments enjoy visitors over the weekend By Kathy Bromley BLYTH — Mr. and Mrs. Willis Graviston, Mr.and Mrs. Joe Hoggart of Mitchell, Elton Fuhr and Ralph Graviston of Tavistock visited with Stewart and Mildred Ament on Sunday. Lost Heir On October 29, there were, eight tables out for the evening. Highs for the night went to, Evelyn Smith and Harvey McDowell. Low scores' went to Zora Cook and Millar Rich- mond. Everyone is invited Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the memorial hall. Euchre Last Monday night, euchre was held at the memorial hall. The high lady for the even- ing was Mary Holland while Albert Quipp was the top scorer for the men. Blanch Hoegy took home the prize for low scorer for the women. Men's low scorer for this week was Alvin Proctor. Winning the most lone hands for the men and women were Ester Moffet and Don Buchannan respectively. This week, the special prize went out to Don Haines. Euchre resumes again Monday night at 8 pm in the memorial hall. Everyone is in- vited to attend. Quote of the Week - If you are dog-tired at night, it may be because you growled all day. Nappy Gang Seniors meet in Londesboro By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Happy Gang Senior meeting was opened on October 29 when president Audrey Thompson welcomed all. 0' Canada was sung prior to the roll call being answered by 24 members. The minutes of the last meeting were then read by the secretary,, Margaret Good. Hazel Reid gave the treasurer's report which showed a balance of $31.93. Audrey reported on the executive meeting. The Christmas dinner meeting will be held on November 26 at 12:30 p.m. At $7 a plate, it will be catered by the UCW. Members are asked to sign up by November 16. Dora Shobbrook gave a brief report on the rally held in Dungannon on October 16. A get well card was then signed by all of the seniors for Jim McEwing. Clara Riley gave a reading before the members moved to collect for the "Back the Biter" campaign for Ron Nesbitt. The col- lection will be taken during the November 26 meeting. Prior to some euchre playing, Audrey Thompson gave another reading. In pink card euchre play, Dora Shobbrook had the high, Verna Glazier had the lone hands and Estella Adams had the low. Hazel Watkins had the high for the blue cards, Les Reid had the lone hands and Vietta Hoggart had the low. Lunch was served by Hazel Reid and Margaret Good. United Church Greeting members to the United Church on November 2 was Darlene Hulley. The ushers were Randy Howatt, Paul Jewett, Brent Radford and Murray Whyte. A hymn sing was held prior to the service, and it was led by Rev. Snihur with Gail Lear on the piano. Rev. Snihur gave the call to worship and the following announcements. A meeting of special discussion on what is in the future for Londesboro will be held on November 18 at 8 p.m. in the chuch. The Harvest Family Dance will be changed from November 14 to November 29 to support the dance for Ron Nesbitt's "Back the Biter" weekend. During children's time they sang a Hallo- ween song and a carved pumpkin was on display. The junior teachers were Linda and Angela Horbaniuk. The scriptures were read, and some music was provided by Special Dimension of Clinton. The sermon was given and Special Dimension played more of their music. They will be giving a free concert at the high school on November 8 at 8 p.m. Rev. Snihur thanked the group for their performance. He also thanked Gail Lear, Sara Lyons and Deanna Lyon. Personals The shuffleboard season begins on November 8 at 8 p.m. at the school. All are welcome. Edythe Beacom and Laura Lyon attended the 24th anniversary at Blyth United Church on November 2 where their cousin, Rev. Reid Vipond of Metropolitian Church in Lon- don, was the guest speaker. The WI cultural affairs meeting will be held on November 12 at 8 p.m. in the hall. Roll call will be on a law the members would like to see changed. The guest speaker will be Jane Whitney from the Blue Water Center for young offenders. Each member is to bring a guest. Congratulations to Shirley Lyon on her graduation on October 31. She received her BA from the University of Western Ontario in London. Attending the ceremony were her husband Murray, her children Bradley and Deanna, her mother Pearl Hamilton, her aunt Mary Holland, Laura Lyon and. Edythe Beacom. Visiting on November 1 with iVI1 .and Mrs. Bob Burns were their daughter Barbara Paterson, Katie and Jennifer of London. Last week Allen and Ruth Shaddick and family attended the grauduation exercises fnr ('.Prtifiprl General Arronntantc (f:(:A 1 at the Harbor Castle Hilton Hotel in Toronto where their son Jeffrey received his degree in CGA, Leonard Vodden of Paris visited on Oc- tober 28 with his brother Ken and Joy and his sister Dora Shobbrook. There was an error in last week's per- sonals as a person mentioned was Florence Cardiff, not Cartwright. Back the Biter Support for the "Back the Biter" cam- paign to purchase a fully equipped van for Ron Nesbitt continues to grow in addition to cash contributions approaching $5,000 and the significant efforts of two local businesses. The list off donations to the novelty auction is also increasing. A fashion show will also be held for this charity event. The most unique item to date for the novelty auction is the premier of Ontario's autographed tie which will be auctioned off by the Honorable Jack Riddell who will be on hand to assist auctioneer Burt Lobb. The variety concert set for November 28 is takingi's„hape and a schedule of performers should be available shortly. Any potential participants should contact Al Bosman at 523-4286. Information on the "Back the Biter" days on November 28 and November 29 or on donations can . be obtained through Keith Allen at 523-9606 or Dave Overboe at 523-4416. The Lions held their Halloween party on October 31 and the first place winner in the pre -kindergarten category was Becky Ar- chambault. Jonathon DeWeerd was second and Amy Bosman placed third. In the kindergarten to Grade 3 category Joey Air- drie placed first, Tabatha Thompson came second and Amanda Kennedy was third. Kara Lee Potter won first prize in the Grade 4 and, up category, while Christie Scott was second and Kelly Bosman and Paula Allen tied for third. Stephen Kolkman was the top adult and Stan Airdrie placed second. Lion Ian Hulley would like to send special thanks to Stan Airdrie fnr big hPln OIL0GARD ENTIREENGINE CAR COMPARTMENT i`. ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OIL CARD CAR CARE REAR QUARTER PANEL TRUNK LID Hrs. 8-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 8-4:00 Sat. 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R_ Students go to the bush HULLETT - On October 29 the Grade 6 and Grade 3 classes visited the bush as part of their study of trees. They went to the ecological area on Concession 5 of East Wawanosh. This land was built and formed by Professor W. Andrews of the University of Toronto. This study area has over 44,000 native Canadian trees that were planted by him. The classes are lucky to have a two hour session with the professor. He talks about ecology, and information on trees. Mrs. Linton, a registered nurse will be visiting the Grade 8 students twice this week. She will be teaching them family life studies. There will be a recheck for vision, Grade 3 and 7; hearing, for children in class three and one. The Grade 3 students will start selling juice on November 3 for 35 cents. There will be a variety of grapes and apple juice. Lemonade will also be sold by the students in the gyinnasium. On Halloween night, there was a dance for the people in the Grades 7 and 8. It was held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Food and beverages were sold by the school. If the boys and girls dressed in Halloween costumes . or . came in pairs the price, to get in was less. Earlier in the day there was a costume parade for all Hullett Central children. Each class went around in circles in the gym and four people were .picked from every group. The students who were fun- niest, scariest, most attractive or most original were chosen. 06. CSI hoklscasserole party" By Betty McCall WALTON - The Walton Women's Institute Started their winter euchres on Thursday evening with 34 people in attendance. After any different casseroles were enjoyed metre was held. There were eight tables of !uchre in play. Prize winners were high lady - Rachel liehl of Seaforth, low - Annie Reid, high nan - Bill McLennan, Ethel, low - Viola (irkby (playing as a man). There were hree with the same number of lone hands Mary Humphries; Doreeh Hacktvell and rim Smith, all received a decorated pum- ►kin donated by Ruth Axtmann. Most zeros ►n card was won by Sarah Stephenson in a !tit with Anne Smith both of Brussels. The next euchre is planned for November 7. There will be no euchre in December. A !uchre will be held each month in the new ' rear until May. Church News Sunday morning greeters at Duff's United Church were Ron and Betty McCallum. Ushers for November are Allan Searle, Ian Wilbee and Laverne McClure. Organist in Margery Huether. God Forgave was the sermon given by Ir- vin Schneider who lead the worship service. Rev. Bonnie Lamble preached the anniver- sary service at Union, Ontario. The United Church Women executive meeting is set for November 6 at 1 p.m. at the home of Marilyn McDonald. The turkey supper is November 5 at the church. Personals Recent weekend guest with Mr. and Mrs. Ray, Huether were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Beane of Barrie. 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