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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-02-21, Page 6R,STAR, THURSDAYS FI ERUURY i~1,1980 Eighty-seven snowmobllers raised approximately $5,500 for the Ontario Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society in the Foresters' annual_ snowmobile marathon on Sunday. Due to lack of snow, the marathon had been cancelled twice previously but conditions on Sunday were perfect and participants took their time on the route. Here, some of the first participants • to return to the Foresters' hall in Benmiller- give a happy wave at the' finish line. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) o., .� burn obit r - WILFRE.D FREEMAN PLUNKETT Mineral services were held, last Sntux'da3+, February 16 for Wilfred -Freerttan Plunkett who passed away .in Clinton Public hospital on Thursday February 14- in his 91st^year. 'Porn in West Wawanosh, he was the 'son of .the tale William Plunkett . and Minnie - Ha.rnilton, and had 'resided in East W.awanosh for (many years on Highway 25 east of Auburn where he has • farmed.. • He was a member of Knox United Church in Auburn. - He is survived by his wife, _ ``the former Elizabeth Drennen and three sons, Alvin (Andy) Auburn, Gordon, and Donald, RR 1 Auburn; ,11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one brother, Milton Plunkett of Toronto and a sister, Mrs. Grace. Campbell of Lucknow.. ,1=Ie i$ predeceased by -one sister, Mrs. Lena Plaetzer. Mr. Richard Hawley conducted. the -funeral service at the Tasker Funeral Home, Blyth, with spring interment in Bali's- cemetery, Hullett Township. . Pallbearers were grandsons, Ronald Plunkett, Robert Plunkett, David Plunkett, Stephen Plunkett, Andy Thompson, Jim Thom- son. Flowerbearers were Paul Plunkett, Daryl -Plunkett and Jeff Sangster. Relatives and friends were present from Burlington, Wingham, Lucknow, Goderich, Clinton and the surrounding district. Chimney fire guts Saltford home; two in hospital. A chimney fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Riehl, Saltford on Friday evening, resulted in the hoti'i`e being gutted. Apparently Mr. Riehl was just going to bed when he noticed the .fire and immediately Sent in the alarm. The quick response of:the Goderich Fire Department made it possible to keep the fire under control but they could not save the house. They are indeed thank- ful that no lives were endangered for had it been an hour later, Mr. Riehl would have been in bed asleep. Mr. -Riehl at present .is a patient. in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital suf- fering from shock. Mrs. Riehl has been a patient in University Hospital, having had surgery and at present is convalescing at her daughter.Shirley''s,. Mr. ancl Mrs. Norval Smith of. London. A son Ben -Riehl of St. John's, Nfld. was home to visit his parents and brothers Reg. and Andy and on Friday, evening Mr: and Mrs. Reg Riehl and Ben were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Riehl. ' - '--LADY CELEBRATES� . 100TH When Mrs. . William If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the i o, cro hostess at 524.9676 You'll be glad you did. (Nettie) Jewell of Goderich, formerly of Colborne Township celebrated her 100th birthday February 10 and 11, it was a very memorable occasion. Her family, which included daughters tertained at a family dinner party on February 8 and Mr. and Mrs. Doug McNeil had a party on February 15 for the cousins, a splendid way of renewing friendship. While Mrs. Nettie Jewell has not been in the best of health recently the olborne corner (;+rt rudt Kfulttng. *rr-:-lir+rrc¢r•rit Grace - Mrs. Mel. Cranston; Cenetta - Mrs. Frank Bai.nton ; Effie - Mrs. Frank. Yeo and' daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ralph Jewell and their families. and nieces and nephews and relatives were present. A brother, Mr, John Glen of Regina attended the party for his —si•ste�-an•d••-a-r e phe��la4-r.•-- and Mrs. Glen Sinclair of Eston., Saskatchewan came to his aunt's' bir- thday party. Since the birthday, Mrs. Ralph Jewell en - visit of her seemed to help, con- siderably taimprove her health and the happiness of the occasion. LADIES LEARN. HOME.GARDENING The Macrame and Home Gardening course un ler---the--cusp •roes---- o f Tiger Dunlop Women's Institute with leaders Mrs. R. Bean and Mrs. Molly Sutton came to a happy climax on -Friday February 15 when the relatives Auburn news . Mr. Bill Sproul and Mr. Clare Millian spent last weekend in London. •Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Harry Ceislar nee Judy Arthur of Goderich on the birth of their son in Victoria hospital, London, last Thursday. He is a brother for'Sarah. The winner of last week's lottery draw made by the Auburn and District Lions Club was Mrs. Judy Ceislar of Goderich. Mr. Robert Turner is a patient in A.M. & G. Hospital, and we wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. James Towe received word last week _.. fxam a` _farmer rector of St. Mark's Anglican Church, the Reverend Fred Carson who has been at Elnora, Alberta where he has served five parishes. He -has received word that he will be going' to Souris, Manitoba this summer. EUCHRE Winners at the weekly euchre party held every Tuesday evening in the Auburn Community Memorial hall were: novelty - Mrs. Albert McFarlane, high lady - Mrs. Cathy Rody, low lady - Mrs. Ila Bean, high man - Bill' Robertson, low man, George Mason. There were 11 tables in .p1aX. It's hard to go back to University. It's harder not to. lt's hard tr, rir, hack to school when you are coli Ing with a full time 'r,h. rl -family. of a long.absence from formal studies But is harder to suffer frorti constricted career oppor tunities and • a life less nch than it might he To tease the difficulties for adult students. we've Intrr,duc ed streamlined admission procedures. spacial counselling. sessions for mature students. workshops to enhance study skills. and more varied and accessible course offerings Now the choice is up to you 1-ru.1.1lty of Part Time and ('ontiriuini3 Education. 5t.,••v 'nson Lawson Bldg . The University of k,k ',tern Ontario. i,r,r,r!„n. Ontario N6A 5E38 ural nw. more infor 'ITlril L _ To learn more about Western's protir.am for part time students in Clinton. Goeerich and Kincardine please use the coupon provided or call 679 3632 Faculty of Part -Time and Continuing Education The University of Western Ontario • ladies were the Home course. All reported they en- joyed the -two -courses and while not all took both courses ' it was a project well worthwhile. One always learns something .and the friendship of the ladies and an afternoon together has its rewards. CARD PARTY There was a splendid crowd at the card party in Colborne Township Hall last Thursday evening, Valentine Day, and, all reported a very enjoyable evening. Winners at cards. were: ladies, Mrs. George Robinson and Mrs. Russell Brindley, and gents, Art Stewart and Clarence Ailin. The next card-partywill be Thursday, February 28 -at-- 8:00 p.m. . 4-H The fourth meeting of Tiger Dunlop 4-H group No. 1, "Decorating Dollies" was held' in Colborne Township hall, Carlow, Monday February.18 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order with the 4-H. Pledge., •Rhonda Bean" re'ad---•the--trrinu-t-es-.of last - Meeting, Susan Pollock, adopted 'the.minutes as read and Alice Nivins seconded them. The roll call for the meeting_was _ "Describe how• the furnishings in ,your room reflects their use". After the roll• call the girls picked the Achievement Day committee consi's'ting of Susan Pollock, Alice Nivins, Terry Marshall and Connie ' Willis. Achievement Day will be engaged in Gardening held the evening of Thursday, May 1 at Brookside School. Business for the evening was distributing of the covers for the books. The members then discussed furnishings and their arrangements in their bedrooms. The girls filled in a chart about floor plans of two bedrooms. .. The meeting was ad- journed at 9:00 p.m. and Connie Willis read the 4-H Creed. The next meeting will be Monday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Colborne Township hall. SOCIAL NOTES Mrs. Wilber Thom has returned home and is convalescing favourably after having surgery in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don. Congratulations to, Kevin and,' Barb (nee VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES Perth - Huron Branch Annual Dinner Meeting i'hte Franklin Court. 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