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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-07-27, Page 9"rk". "!••,14. .,„ .14it '11 • ';* • • GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1993—PAGE 9 Sister City visitors come to u Twenty-four Auburn Michigan folk spent last UR week in our community and *11./ enjoyed the weekend. Saturday afternoon, James Schneider, acting Trustee NEWS Chairman of the Village of Auburn, took the Auburn Michigan friends on a tour of tr • . tAssitstotwirtssrst., Last weekend a ladies' softball tournament was held in Auburn. During the tine! games, Goderich Elevators defeated West Wawanosh Warriors to take the "A" title while the "B" title went to Benmiller who downed Lucknow.( photo by Rod Hilts) Christian Reformed group - -1-1^ ^,_ --------- -•- entertains at Huronview On Saturday afternoon, a Christian Reformed group from Vanastra came out to entertain the residents. They divided into two groups and while one played out- doors under the trees, the other sang at various areas in the home. This youthful company of girls and boys with guitars, pleased the residents as they played and sang gospel songs, old and new. Sunday morning worship was held in the anditoriuirn with David McKniga in charge. There was a good at- tendance. We had a lovely surprise this morning, when Merelyn McKnight, David's wife, was our guest soloist. During the service, Grace Peck, on behalf of the residents, presented a gift to David. Following the service, David and Merelyn were guests of a few friends at lunch. Since July 24 was Merelyn's bir- thday, she celebrated part of it with us. She and David are taking up residence in Bayfield, so we are hoping to see them often. We are very pleased to hear that Reverend Pick will be back with us next Sunday, after his illnesS. July 18 and 19 were warm days and enticed just about everyone outdoors. We are fortunate to have those shady maples on the front lawn, and we are certainly taking advantage of them during this hot spell. Edna Cantelon, Frank Crich and Jim Ruddock at- tended • a meeting of the CNIB. The birthday party for July was held in the air- conditioned auditorium. Ladies from the Brussels' " Women's Institute convened the event. The president, Mrs. Marie McTaggart opened the program and in- troduced the guest per- formers. Playing some duets, were Alice Brothers and Freda Pipe. Later on, they played more numbers, and it was a joy listening to these talented musicians. :„;,-,;•,.;.:,;;;;;;;;;",..,,PerStgelri.lfirarezn,,Prussels performed an excInt baton twirling routine and those taking part in this were: Krista Hastings, Tracy Finch, Lara, Parker, Michelle McNeil, Dianne Hall and Lori Willie. Krista Hastings sang a lovely ac- tion song. Two pretty piano pieces were played by Tracy Finch. Lara Parker did a cute song and dance. A jazz dance was performed by Michelle McNeil. Two piano solos were splendidly played by Dianne Hall. Lori Willie played a fine arrangement on a small portable organ. Frank Bissett thanked the ladies from Brussels for presenting this delightful variety program and serving a delicious lunch. Krista Hastings thanked everyone for coming. There was a busy time around the tuck shop Thursday afternoon, as residents and staff waited in line for an old-fashioned ice- cream cone. There were two 'sizes and two flavors, praline and sweet black cherry from which to choose, and it wasn't long disappear- ing. This is the first time we have had an event like this, and we hope it will take place often. The Huronview chapel ser- vice was also held in the afternoon, with Mrs. Prouty in charge, who led in the singing of hymns as well. Elsie Henderson presided at the organ. The scripture lesson was read and followed with Bible promises by the residents. Prayer was given and more hymns were sung. Several of our ladies went to Goderich and enjoyed the afternoon, attending the sidewalk sale and a visit to the Art Mart. We extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Annie Concert planned Looking for something ex- citing to do on the long weekend? The A usa ble- Bayfield Conservation Authority is sponsoring an outdoor concert at Parkhill Conservation Area (located at the junction of Highways 7 and 81 south). ,IrMr,rstiste?n,,gpdcr.TIF.1,-.7ekby • the Country Crinan Band. The concert begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. The beach where the concert will take place is a good natural amphitheatre. Visitors are advised to bring a blanket or lawn chair§ to sit on. APPLIANCE ter ( REPAIR Large or small, we'll fix them all.... Our repair ;sports will have your appliance in tip top shape fast. Coll us to -day at PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" VARNA 482-7103 McNichol of Blyth, who has come to make her home at Huronview. To Miss Grace Peck, we warmly welcome her to Huronview. Saturday afternoon, Dr. Toll and Harry Hauffman with their Seaforth- Dashwood band were here. One of our residents, Alfred Andrus who is a fine musi- cian, assisted the band by playing the drum. The men set up on the front lawn and we enjoyed their playing of marches and hymns. Mita thouse in Goderich. All the visitors attended a pot -luck dinner in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall at 5:30 p.m. Eleanor Bradnock welcomed all on behalf of the Village of Auburn and Donald Haines pronounced the Grace. Those setting up the dinner were Mrs. Ross Andrews, Mrs. George Collins, Mrs. Ross Dobie, Mrs. Gordon Powell, Mrs. Tena Empey and Mrs. Marion Sproul. Terry Powell and Brent Andrews presented Len Jezewski with an engraved plaque of appreciation from the Auburn Ontario Sb -pitch team. After the dinner, Mrs. Bradnock presented Huron County pins and Huron County matches to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berlin, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wegener and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Samborn. urn Women's Institute on July Flevators beat Brussels 28th at 1 p.m. Members are dishes and silver. Bullettes 30 to 4. Benmiller asket bring a picnic lunch, beat Londesboro 13 to 5. Then, Goderich Elevators reported d onTothme buslitarigpgiotnt panladywedonR9oytoa7l.City Slammers August 25 to see South Pacific at Ole Huron County benlitweeell finaLlsuckwneorewplaaynedd It you're ..•,mkatset.av:Mfe..zi,drgmoft,,Zk.W,-47.ZMZ.".:•,:T !'. ,,.. •,;=...A..;:,..171 ; '&;iii f • yi ,a,I10,1"y 8 ^ • Playhouse, Grand. Bend. .Berimiller with Benmiller NEW IN TOWN , . .. left' • t 4 i ';. icatc5'••,- winning :`;'8,116',14":41i1PS-protil-'?" D-tJ. •••••••,.., ', .':t !'•,•.'7,V7"••'..7'! -,e•.!"-%•• ..-•:*t„,1.-.ii..-,A.:::*,,,*_,-6,1.''. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Haggitt. presented the Molson trophy and don't know to coaches Jim Bell Phil which way to turn, home base was Lynda Mrs. Elvh Straughan the card report and read the Trammer. They also Paquette and Captain'Jan Lillian Letherland gave Chamney and one of the returned home on Sunday visitors wrnped the bases. after visiting for over a week thank you notes for cards received Molson sport bags. with her daughter. Mrs. sent. The A championship was The Auburn Ontario team won by the score of 18 tu 1, winning the large trophy that had been won the week before in Auburn, Michigan by Auburn, Michigan. All ball players and their wives and girl friends enjoyed themselves at the Lions Club dance. Marion Sproul and Bill Sproul hosted some of the Auburn Michigan visitors to a real Canadian breakfast on the farm Sunday morning. Mrs. Bradnock would like to thank all the 70 some Auburn, Ont. friends who came out to welcome our sister city and help before and after the dinner. Mrs. Berlin thanked the Social News Auburn people for their Mr. and Mrs. Ian Clark, hospitality and spoke of the Melissa, Sarah and Leah Sister City relationship since from near Peterborough 1979. She stated that if all called on friends in the countries in the world would village last Tuesday. have these exchange visits a Mr. and Mrs. Eliott Lapp closer bond would be and his mother, Mrs. F.J. established and peace Lapp of St. Thomas returned among nations would be on the weekend after visiting enjoyed. at Sudbury with Mr. and On behalf of the City of Mrs. C. Elliott. Auburn and their Mayor Wes Mrs. Ross Dobie returned Samborn who was unable to last week from a visit with come, his son Steve her aunt and uncle, Mr. and presented-a-cityplatetcrMrs: Bradnock to hang in the Oakville; her cousin, Mrs. council chambers of our Margaret Bradford of Town Hall. On behalf of the Scarborough; and sister Village Trustees, Mrs. Mrs. John McDonald, Mr. Bradnock thanked Steve McDonald, Matthew and Samborn and he gave her a Laura at Holland Landing. book on Michigan sent by the The winner of the Auburn Mayor of Auburn, Michigan. and District Lions Club At 8 p.m. the two Auburn Lottery last week was Sbo-Pitch teams met on the Norman Robertson. Auburn Diamond. The Ralph Graviston (Mike) of T visiting team was composed Tavistock, a former barber of John Kraus, Rick Walter, here visited last Friday with Brian Raab, Dale Hunt, Phil Mrs. Tom Johnston and Pawley, Steve Samborn, Len Laura Phillips. He recently Jezewski, Ron Janowicz, celebrated his 90th birthday Mark Krau and Don and is still driving his own Esseltine. The umpire at car. STARTS SUNDAY, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.! 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A report of the Wawanosh Warriors with the Harry Arthur attended the district annualasrsg.ivBenrabd.y- final score being 17 to 6. The funeral of their cousin Karl Mrs. Peckandwmwinner was the Goderich Volhnershausen at Wood- nock. Leadership workshop Elevators and Jim Wilkin, stock ou Monday. He was the son of the late Emma Youngblut Vollmershausen. WI The annual Children's Day was held last Tuesday by the Auburn Women's Institute in the Community Memorial Hall. President Eleanor Bradnock welcomed all the children and adults. A rousing sing -song of action songs was led by Mrs. James Schneider assisted by Mrs. John Stadelmann. Ross Robinson operated the projector for the picture show of cartoons. Those shown were Woody Wood- The West Wawanosh pecker, The Bird who came Warriors were the first to to Dinner, Test Pilot - Donald playon Friday evening Duck, Chilly Willy, Mouse against the Dungannon Beez Trapped -and First Aiders -and won 29 to 4. Pluto and Minnie Mouse. In The second game was between cartoons, action played by Lucknow against songs were learned and done the Auburn Angels. The much to the enjoyment of 40 Angels won 164o 3. Saturday children, morning saw the Benmiller A vote of thanks was given team play the Goderich to Mr. Robinson for coming , klevators and the score was Lucknow 3, Elevators 12. and being the projectionist. Br us s -e s Bulletes crt-,,ain,sundaes,_caokies defeated in on uggers, 8 and freshie was served by to 1 and Royal City Slam- mers (Guelph) beat Lon- desboro 12 to 1. Lucknow defeated Dungannon Beez 7 - 3, West Wawanosh Warriors beat Auburn Angels 15 - 2, Goderich Elevators won over Brussels Bullettes 30 - 4, and Benmiller defeated Clinton Sluggers 16 - 5. Sunday saw Goderich for the fall project Looking Great - Feeling Great, will again be sponsored and Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. Doug Chamney will be the leaders. Softball Tourney Large crowds attended the ladies softball tournament last weekend sponsored by the Auburn and District Lion's Club. Auburn Angel's coach, Bill Sproul and Clare Millian were in charge of arrangements. coach, Bill Sproul and. Clare • Millian were in charge of arrangements. Mrs. John Stadelmann, Mrs. James Schneider, Mrs. George Mason and Mrs. Gordon Powell. When the children went out to the playground, a short business meeting was held. Mrs. Robert Peck read the minutes and gave the financial' statement. Plans were made to attend the picnic of the Clinton grandson of late W.J. Craig, of Goderich, presented the W.J. Craig Memorial trophy to Clare Harman, coach, Barb Petrie and Kathy Morash of the Elevators. The team members were presented with sport bags from Molson's. The runner- ups were the west Wawanosh Warriors and their coach Dave Errington and Lila Stewart accepted the Molson's trophy and Molson's hats. 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