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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-08-06, Page 6PAGE 6 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 6, 1986 Eric's sport Eric's • Eric's . snack ! T smile ro¢ PARTICIPACTION MAKES PERFECT® It's all happening this Sund PaRnnwarnon 0 k 1410 CLINTON 1 HOSPITAL D SUNDAY, AUGUST 10: POST ME 1:30 A twelve race card with procskeels to the ClintonHospital Building Fund f FEATURING THE 4TH ANNUAL CLINTON RACEWAY DRIVERS CONTEST BETWEEN ONTARIO'S TOP HARNESS DRIVERS • Norm McKnight • Kevin Wallis • Ken Hardy • Pat Crowe WINNING DRIVER GETS A TRIP FOR 2 TO LAS VEGAS • BiI I Lambertus •Jerry Duford •Tom Strauss •Ross Battin ALSO FEATUR 1 52,500. SWEEPSTAKES FINAL FREE ADMISSION to the races with your advance Barbecue Ticket ADVANCE TICKETS FOR BARBECUE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE GATE BEEF BARBECUE after the races. Adults 57., Children (12 & under) 54. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: •Raceway Office 482-7729 Communit News Spirit of frienclliness at A beautiful Sunday morning saw worship- pers filling Christ Anglican Church for the 10 a.m. Ecumenical Service. The over -flow sat in the basement area and many enjoyed the out-of-doors with loud speakers wafting the congregational singing over the plains and into the valley! Archbishop James Watton, Rev. Edward J. Dentinger, Rev. Wilbur J. Rogers, Former Minister at St. Andrew's United Church, Port Albert and Rev. R. J. Crocker, present Minister of Christ Church since 1976 were in attendance. The Archbishop preached the sermon recalling the past to the congregation many having their ancestorage of 150 years ago. He spoke of the hopes and vision's of these valient people, reminding all that today we reap the fruits of their labor. The congregation was invited to remain after the service by Rev. Crocker since lunch had been prepared for them by the A.C.W. The service was a joyous and thrilling event. A time to worship God and enjoy the company of our gracious area! The winner of the $1000 was Ila Worsell of Goderich. Congratulations to the losers - it was for a good cause! These were many visitors in the area over the week -end with campers, tents, family guests and'their friends. A wonderful spirit of friendliness prevailed throughout all events. The parade was well attendeiLand ran from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. A full report by the Committee. Secretary Nancy Corkum will be given in next -week's —Signal -Star,. Anyone wishing to send in a report of guests, please phone 529-7645. Clean-up is in progress by a lot of very weary committee folk: A'big thank -you to everyone who has planned and toiled to make this 150 year Birthday such a glow}ng ort Albert The Port Albert history book, Port Albert 150 years, was availablelfor sale at the Port Albert Sesquicentennial celebrations on the weekend. Sesquicentennial chairman Don Dickson proudly displayed the edition at the opening ceremonies Saturday with the book's editors Mary Crawford, left and Nancy Corkum, right. (photo by Sharon Dietz) success. Also thanks to the Signal -Star for have been ordered previously; but there are still a fcl,v for sale. Asti at Petrie's Store. The the handsome Port Albert r. Magazine, a souvenir for the future! price is $25.00, Plates $15.00. The Port Albert History Book was unveil- ed at the Opening Ceremonies with a To the weatherman - Thanks for a perfect beautiful cover in hint. and Over. Many week -end at P.A. Fifty attend Ashfield School reunion About 50 former students and teachers of S.S. No. 9, Ashfield met at Brookside School on Saturday, July 19. Wilamina Lannan Hill registered everyone. The oldest person present .was Thos. Glenn and the 'next oldest graduate was Bernadine Kinney. The former student with the most children was a tie. between Mary Hackett MacGillivary and Rosemary Lannan Bass, each having nine of a family. The one whose birthday was nearest to July 19 was Russell Alton and, the special guest was Jim Kinkead who was school inspector in Huron County for 30 years. The one who came the furthest was Palmer Kilpatrick of Agincourt. Prizes were given to each person mentioned above. Corsages were presented to former teachers who were present including Elizabeth McIver Dickie, Elsie Ritchie Tr - vin, Margaret Finlay Andrew and Jean Stothers Carruthers. A corsage was also given to Dorothy Alton Harris who came later and being from Australia had come the furthest. Frank MacKenzie of Lucknow played the bagpipes at the request of Mrs. Kinney and his music was much appreciated. The gathering ryas planned'by a commit- tee consisting of Wilamina Lannan Hill, Phyllis Blake Morrison and Mary' Horton Bere. It was decided to hold a reunion on years divisible by five so next reunion will be 1990. A committee was appointed to look after the next reunion including Howard Blake, Gordon 'Anderson . and Rosemary Lannan Bass. . Thanks to those who brought pictures and articles to share and helped in any way toward the success, of the event. It was good to visit with former classmates and teachers. ATTENTI'O Red • Wheat Producers vieughtssno J6tAO Will be holding an INTENSIVE CEREAL MANAGEMENT TOUR of Spring and Winter Red Wheat Fields at C & M Seeds Ltd. in Palmerston on. Monday August 11 /86 Tour 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. A ContactY our nearest W.G. Thompson Branch to arrange Bus Transportation and Departure time. Phone 'et 141.1 tOSS Monsen 262-2527 Mitchell 348.8433 5eaforth 345.3545 Pte Albert 529.7901 Ailsa Craig 293.3223 Granton 225.2360 2. o If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the -1Er hostess at 524-2544 on•, gra mar Relatives, neighbours and friends You are cordially invited to help celebrate the 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY for Betty and Rims Feagan at WHITE CARNATION HOLMESVILLE FRI., AUGUST 8, 1986 7 PM: Open House 9 PM: Dance to Ian Wllbee t Wishes Onl Please - SPECIAL PURCHASE! 20%0FF DRACO high quality pull shades. Let us cut down a stock fringe shade to fit your window. For Only $499 (Cash or Cheque Only) August 15 to September 15 � �ettte�Y.e� 32 Newgate Street Goderlrh 524-8111 (Across from McGee's)