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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-07-18, Page 7i11111I111AMM 11 w Quebec kids visit here Three elementary school children from Quebec came to Goderich on July 6 as part. of the SEVEC (Society for Education Visits and Exchanges in Canada) program. On July 30, the Goderich children will travel to Quebec to complete the exchange.\ Leslie Brereton, Kelly McDonald and Luke Shepard opened their homes to Carolyn Gagne, Christian Roy and Mathiew Roy in an attempt to show them what children do in Ontario during their summer vacation. Kelly and Christian played baseball, tennis and did some swimming during Christian's 11 day stay. "They got along wonderfully because they both like to do the same sort of things," explained Kelly's mother. Luke and Mathiew took part in the Goderich Recreation Department's trip to the Pioneer Sportsworld in Kitchener. Leslie took Carolyn on a tour and then to Stratford. One of the highlights for Carolyn was a legion picnic. According to the parents of the Goderich children, anyone can apply for the exchange. Parents and children go through an interview with the local teachers so they can attempt to match the personalities of the children. • The Goderich parents are very pleased Three Goderich families recently played. host to visitors from Quebec. The children with the matches their children received involved were (left to right); Carolyn Gagne,eLeslie eBrereton, Christian Roy, Kelly and give a lot of the credit to the teachers. McDonald, Luke Shepard and Mathiew 130 (p by l ) u, DISTRICT NIEWB HoyJVIelick reunion held at Port Albert Auburn women go on WI bus. trip Mrs. Emerson Rodger, Mrs. Marjorie McDougall, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Robert Peck and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock went on the Huron -West Women's Institute bus trip to Milton Agricultural Museum at Milton to see the province of Ontario's prize quilts. Enroute they visited the Schneider Candy Factory at Rockwood and then The Old Eleanor Bradnock, 526-7595 Hyde House, an outlet store .of leather coats, jackets etc. In the afternoon, `after viewing the quilts, especially the prize one made at Wingham by Mrs. Doris Bushell which will be presented to Queen Elizabeth II, they toured the Agriculture Hall of Fame where the late professor Elwin Raithby's picture hangs in the place of honour. Elwin was former ti Auburn boy. The Women's Institute hall was a place of interest with pictures' of former Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario presidents on display. E33. WMS Meeting The Auburn Presbyterian Women's Mis- sionary. Society held their July meeting at the home, of Mrs. Dawson Craig. The presi- dent; Mr. Eleanor Bradnock opened the meeting with the call, to worship, followed by the hymn, Son of My Soul. The devotional period was in the charge of Mrs. Lillian Letherland. She chose for her scripture lesson, Luke 18; verses 1-14 which was read alternately. The meditation on this scripture was on the theme, 'The Pharisee and the Publican', followed by prayer. The roll call was answered with a Bible verse containing the word - Prayer. The mission study on how 100 families of southern Ethiopia got a new start in fish far- ming, as well as vegetables and fruit or- chards. Mrs. Letherland also read the Story of Mauria of Bolivia who had poor eyes and how an operation restored her'sight. The minutes of the June meeting were ac- cepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Lillian I,etherland. Correspondence was read and new business discussed. The financial state- ment was given by the treasurer, Ibis. AUBURN gifts were Mrs. Dorothy Grange and Mrs. Brenda Elliott. ' A beautiful bouquet of roses centred the table where the opened gifts were placed by Mrs. Nancy Park and Mrs. Nancy Denys. Jennifer thanked everyone for their gifts and the program was concluded with two piano solos of medleys by Mrs. Donald Kai. Lunch was served. by Mrs. William L. Craig, Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Ethel Ball. Frances Clark. The offering was received by Mrs. Clark and dedicated with prayer by Softball Tournament the president. - The annual softball tournament will be Mrs. Bradnock reported o11 the con- held this weekend starting on Friday even- ference, 'Jubilation '84' which she had at log, July 20 at 7 p.1ii. when the Goderich tended in London recently. The meeting was closed with the hymn, 'The Day is Past and Over', and the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was s,rved by Mrs. Dawson Craig. - GODEBICB SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,1984—PAGE 7 Bridal Shower • Pink and white streamers and bells decorated the Sunday School room of Knox United Church last Saturday evening for the bridal shower of Jennifer Avery Grange recently married in London. Rose corsages were pinned on Jennifer and her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Grange by Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. Brian Hallam and escorted to the front. The chairlady was Mrs. Elliott Lapp who welcomed the recent bride, neighbours, relatives and friends. A lively sing -song was led by Mrs. Greg Park with' Mrs. Donald Kai at the piano. An action song was done by Mrs. Rouley Ver - burg, Mrs, Shelley Worsell, Mrs. Brenda Elliott, Mrs. Laura Lawrence, Mrs. Lois Haines and Mrs. Hazel Craig. Mrs. Lillian Hallam gave a reading and Lana and Leslie Lawrence sang two duets accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Fred Lawrence on the piano. Mrs. Allan Webster gave a reading, The Bali Game, and an apple contest. The winners were Kristin Singh and Mrs. i )oruthy Grange. Mrs Ethel Ball read an address of con- :ratulations and the many gifts were car- ried in by Lana and Leslie Lawrence and Janice Webster. Assisting in opening the Elevators will play the West Wawanosh Warriors. At 8:30 p.m. the Auburn Angels will play Benmiller. On Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m., Art's Land- scaping will play the Gardiner Ladies team. Clinton Sluggers will meet with the Londesboro Ladies at 10:30 and at noon the Lucknow Phillies will play the Blyth Bain- tonnaires. The tournament will continue on Saturday to find the winners. At 3 p.m. the Auburn Michigan Fireman slo-pitch team will play. the Auburn Men's slo-pitch team. On Sunday, the play-offs will commence at 2 p.m. with finals in both B and A class be- • ing played at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will be a food booth on the grounds. Come out and support your own teams and make this a good weekend. Vi Petrie of Port Albert hosted the Hoy- Melick reunion at her home Sunday. Forty guests registered from Goderich, Grand Bend, Exeter and London. Entertainment was supplied by the Nine Mile River Band. Isobel Gutcher from Blind River is visiting with her mother, Jean Lednor at the family farm in Port Albert. Visiting with Agnes Foster at River's Bend in Port Albert last week were Margaret Dunham, a cousin from London and Albert Jordan of Lincoln, Tennessee with his daughter Genalis. Mr. Jordan is a cousin of the late William Hawkins. Betty and Lincoln Mohr of Waterloo visited with Agnes Foster at River's Bend recently. Shirley Holman of Markham has been holidaying with her parents, Ruth and Nor- val Anderson. PORT ALBERT NEWS NOXISKOSIOSIONA Tom Livingstone, 526-76415 Nancy Corkum and daughter Tricia have returned to their home in Port Albert from a two week vacation spent in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Glen and Theresa Gardiner and daughter Ida from Scarborough are enjoying a holi- day at the home of Mrs. Helen Gardiner, - Port Albert. Ethel Ilowski from Kitchener, sister of Anne Livingstone, and Kay Schmidt from Waterloo, visited Saturday with Tom and Anne LjvingAtone. Church News A large congregation was in attendance for morning prayer at Christ Anglican Church Sunday morning. The Reverend Robert Crocker, in his sermon, spoke on, abortion. Visitors were in attendance from London, Sarnia, Brantford and Toronto. Margaret Young, President of the ACW, announced that the church bazaar would be held on July 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Ball news .,.- Tuesday night the Pirates defeated Holyrood ' 25-5. Wednesday night, the Crystalizers beat the Pirates 19-12. This is only the second game the Pirates have lost this season. - COMPLETE IMPERIAL EASTMAN HYDRAULIC.HOSE AND COUPLING CENTRE MEM. SUPPLY.. "LOCATED TO SERVE YOU BETTER" LISTOWEL 291-1060 OWEN SOUND 371-0810 GODERICH 524-8389 HANOVER 364-2960 WINGHAM 357-3830 KINCARDINE 396-3381 STRATFORD 273-0650 COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP SERVICES IDEAL RADIATOR PROGRAM OFFERING YOU A LIFETIME WARRANTY Social News A social evening and benefit get ac- quainted party will take place in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall for Mr. and Mrs. John Kruzanowski and family who recently lost their home, furniture and clothing by fire. Ladies are asked to bring lunch. Everyone is welcome. This is to be held on Friday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson.of Meaford visited one day last week with er mother and sister, Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mr. ,Jardin. Board to study fate of Vanastra school The Huron County Board of Education will be studying Vanastra Public School fir the second time this year, this time with an eye to either buying and renovating the ( n- estoga College building or 'sending th1 students to area schools. At a special meeting July 9. the board learned that the Ministry of Education refused to fund improvements to the ,,chu11l this year. Instead; the ministry said fund, would be restricted for the fore,l l af,l1 future and suggests that if the hoard «ante H.O.. JERRY (1983) LTD. 185 PARK STREET, GODERICH 'WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DIVISION PAPER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS FOR: Weddings Dances Parties and Dl ;•.s Plastic and Paper Plates Cups "^ •n Forks etc FOOD PRODUCTS. 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