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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-10-08, Page 9a District News Return of balloon is finale of . Sesquicentennial celebrations For some, Colborne Sesquicentennial is over, to others the memory of old friends will linger. Others will enjoy looking over the books and pictures of Colborne and for two young boys there was something special. It was after the Colborne Ses- quicentennial Church Service on Sunday, July 20 that the committee had the balloon release which marked the finale of the celebration. A thousand balloons, each with a tag with the . senders name, floated upward and caught the wind current and were soon out of sight. That Sunday evening, a sbt year- old boy, Christopher Scott of Helm Ave., Cambridge while walking around the block, picked up the remains of a balloon with a tag "Walter Ribey, RR 6, Goderich" and return - or) if to Walter. As a reward each boy will receive a t -shirt with the townsrap civ . A special thanks to the two boys. Well, at least someone, several miles away took the time to send the tag back and make a finale to the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. R. Buchanan visited their daughter and husband and family in North Bay several weeks ago and report the autumn landscape was really beautiful. Les Pitblado and grandson Paul Pitblado of Unionville have returned from a trip to Scotland where the grandson visited where his , great-grandparents lived. While they COL NE CORNFR Gertrude (Bitting. 5:24.-e076 were in Scotland the weather was lovely. Mr. and Mrs. Les Pitblado took a holiday trip to Saint Gertrude, Quebec to visit Phyllis' oldest daughter and family. They report the weather very beautiful, typically autumn. Several present and former Colborne peo- ple are hospital patients at present and we wish them a speedy recovery. Ella Bogie is a patient in ot. dobeini Hospital, London. Mrs. Frank Shields is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. Cliff McNeil is convalescing favorably m Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich after being transferred from Kitchener hospital after she accidently fell and broke ° her hip. Charlie Brindley is a patient in University Hospital, London. Russell Brock, a patient in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich in intensive care is gradually intensive care is gradually recovering from 1, a heart attack. Gordon Fowler has been a patient in Goderich hospital and expected to return home this past Sunday. Mary Moore of Saltford is a patient if Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Grace Hunter who recently had the misfortune to break a bone in her hip is convalescing favourably at home. Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) Jewell fell recent- ly and while she suffered no broken bones report is she heavily bruised her arm. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harvey have taken occupancy of the lovely home they built on Sunset Acres, which is on the Sunset road " toward the lake from Dunlop corner. Mr. and Mrs. West from London were newcomers to Sunset Beach about a year ago and now have a lovely home there. We n_ 11k r..-•.,0 WctCouaa> ...tee ,„, ..-c... Several relatives from Colborne attended the Commital Service at Colborne Cemetery last week for Mrs. Herb Cranston, nee Edith Priddle, of London. Sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the family. . The sympathy of the community is ex- tended to the family of the late James McPhee. Guests with Mrs. G.. Kaitting on Monday were a special friend Ruth Scarrow of Arm- strong, B.C., and friends Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray Greene of Exeter. GODERICH SIGNAIxSTAR,WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1986—FA4 9" Excellence theme of Holmesville sermon the joint meeting being held in Barnesville. Roll call was taken and Frank Yeo gave the Horated for theirrd ACnniversary was nicelydaMr. Bechtel reported that the Rev. James treasurer's report. decorated •Anniversary Sunday Moffat of Kenya appreciates the support he Blanche Deeves gave the card report. Service with John Rev. James organist. of -is receiving from Holmesville congregation. Mrs. Deeves gave a vote of thanks to the ficiating and.id Goodall gagave the eMeetings this year are to be held quilters who have come each year to do the The Rev. David Woodall the sermon February and June 1. on the theme "Called to Excellence". A A stery 23 and Jne1.committee was formed of quilts. October 10, the Enterprising Seniors specialhwelcome and thanksn was extended six members from each church. One of the are invited to Thanksgiving , dinner by tointhe Rev. he service. WoodallOfand all those receiv-- jobs of the committee is to set up training Dungannon Seniors. Fall Zone Rally is Oc- eding part in the Offering was tober 16. by Wayne Tebbutt and Larry Rutledge. sessions for board members. Mrs. Deeves spoke on a bus trip to see the Mr. Bechtel to be away November 25 at a on December 3. The Cemetery The United Church Women hosted a coffee Bible Lands Workshop. Committee Simcoe lightsJean and Mervyn - Lobb, Bert hour downstairs immediately after the ser- The U.C.W. will conduct the church ser- vice. Everyone was invited. vice January 11 in Wesley Willis. It is the th and t 1 p ma (weather p will meet There will be choir practice Thursday 25th Anniversary of the U.C.W. Holmesville - to clean Wednesday and plant bulbs. evening at 8 p.m. is invited. A discussion was had on .name tags.. munity Centre in Holmesville October with Marion Powell is to purchase these. Next Sunday at 9:45 Holy Communion will The Enterprising Seniors met in the Com- Gordon Lobb was present to speak ons the be celebrated in Octobere25frlle Church.Edward Saturday,rewill stewardship war 9:30 a.m. top T ewarthaplayed the piano for the opening farm show wmmoney.ing s October 10 at 8 p.m. p.m. there Church. a stewardship workshop of the meeting. at Blyth OfficialiBoard Hazel McCreath read the minutes of the Everyone enjoyed euchre and cribbage, and An .meeting was held September 29. About 26 people attended with last meeting which were approved as read. social time was enjoyed at lunchtime. THE TINKER, SHOPPE 72 HAMILTON ST; GODERICH •stained glass classes starting October 14th for 10 consecutive weeks •$5500 plus materials PRE -REGISTRATION REQUIRED / 2 The Square GODERICH 524.4195 BEST INTEREST • 11 Q3 /8% .Guaranteed Investment Certificates *Sublect to change Gaiser-Kneale OA :6 . Exeter 235:2420 Clinton 482-9747 Insurance Brokers Inc. 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