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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-08-01, Page 7a: • Library to host balloon workshop Fordwich Branch Library is pleased to present a balloon work- shop with Marian Doucette. Ms. Doucette will lead the chil- dren in creating all kinds of differ- ent shapes with balloons. Some of these shapes include animal config- urations, different -styled hats and other compositions. This hands-on experience is a wonderful chance for creative endeavor. This program is sponsored by the Huron County Library and admis- sion is free. The time and date of this innovative program is Thurs- day, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. The age getup recommended for the pro- gram is eight -to -12 years of age. Registration is limited to 20 chil- dren. Don't miss out on all the fun at this workshop. LAWN WATERING SYSTEMS Efficient use of water Automatic . pop-up sprinklers Pipe pulled underground Custom design • Free Estimates • Help protect your landscape investment The Automatic Choice auto rain SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (Bus.) 395-3563 (Res.) 395-2258 • Ripley HAVING A PARTY? ASK FOR YOUR FREE HURON COUNTERMEASURES '89 DONT DRINK & DRIVE Arrange for your designated driver! Available all an Huron County LCBO & Brewers' Retail Outlets August 4-7, 1989 FUNDS FOR PARTY KITS PROVIDED BY MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE • COASTERS • BUTTONS • IDEAS & INFO • RECIPE BOOK SPONSORED BY: HURON ADDICTION ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL CENTRE CKNX RADIO ese A 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT was held last Thursday at. Blue- Michelle and Morgan Murray,lal McKillop IV club; front, Peggy vale for the "Let's Landscape" club. Those receiving awards for six Brindley, Dungannon I; Carla Johnston and Julie Nicholson, Bl ue- completed projects are: back, Michelle Cronin, Sharon Kelly, vale II and Mary Feldskov, Fordwich II. Mrs. Elva Cooper visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clay- ton layton Brown in Waterloo and on Sun- day they all visited with Gordon Brown at Albrecht Manor Home, Beamsville, on the occasion of his 04th birthday. Cord i ,foomerl'Y resided for a number of years in the area and was postmaster at the Corrie Post Office for some time. Friends will be sorry to know Mrs. Ben Gibson has been a patient in University Hospital, London, for the past two weeks, where she underwent major surgery. She is wished a speedy recovery to good health. Mrs. Winston McGrath and Mrs. Isobel Topham attended a baby shower for Mrs. Russel Mont- gomery on Sunday, July 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foster, Mississauga. Mrs. Florence Wilson attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mel Groves, on Monday in Rich- mond Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kelley Fordwich Notes attended the Matthews reunion on Sunday, July 23, at the home of Bob and Sharon Kelley. Bible School will be starting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and will continue Area 17 ate t -Church. All hb pr cUh000l; and up, are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Les Halliday attended the camp meeting at Clarksburg on Sunday. The sympathy of the community goes to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kym and family in the sudden death of Mrs. Kym's father in Switzerland. Jack Wilson has returned home from University Hospital, London, where he underwent eye surgery. He is feeling very well. Mrs. Gary Self of Calgary arrived on Sunday for a two-week vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nickel and relatives in Har - Aston and area. Lauri Vellumsen of Bloomfield and Shayne Anderson of Picton vis- ited a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. John Brunarski of Port Colborne visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brunarski a d faml4y and all attended the versuy celebration of Mr ' ire: john urian on Saturday; July 22, at the Colf Club, Listowel Sunday visitors with Bill and Jean Sothern were Bill and Nancy Mulvey, Belmore; Paul and Cindy Devries, Listowel and Gary and Sharon Sothern, Palmerston. Mr. and Mrs. John Kleihauer of Stratford visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Klaassen. Friends are pleased to see Rev. John Stinson has returned home from hospital where he was a patient for some time. His daugh- ter, Dora Anne Stinson of New Brunswick, is spending some time with her father. Friends hope improved health will continue for John. Mrs. Millie Nixon spent a day last week with friends in Bayfield SIDEWALK SALE Is COMING TO LUCKNOW Wednesday, August 2nd to Saturday, August 5th 4 BIg Days of Sales Stores Open Friday Night gall 11:00 pl.n►. SYLVESTER T { orno an vi t y The at who'll be out candles to the urinnfl . I► r n,. and all enjoyed a play in the evening at Huron Country Play- house, Grand Bend: Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Foerter and Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Claus returned home Tuesday from a three-week vacatintt to Amsterdam; Germany, France, Switzerland; Austria, Lux, emburg, Belgium and The Nether- lands. While in the latter, they visit- ed with relatives of Henrietta and Heinz and also attended the wed- ding of a cousin of Henrietta. While in Switzerland, they visited Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tritten who are for- merly of this area. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Soper visited a few days last week with relatives at Wheatley and Merlin. They also drove around the Harrow -Leam- ington area and said it was a disas- trous sight, caused from the very heavy rainfall of a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Madgette visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McLaughlin at Bobcay- geon. Miss Lenore Beswetherick passed away Monday, July 24, at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Funeral service was held Thursday at the Betts Funeral Home, Garde. Lenore had . resided the past several years at the Fordwich Village Nursing Home. Mrs. Florence Wilson attended the wedding of her granddaughter, Julie Dunbar and Tom Marshall on Saturday, July 22, in Toronto. Mark Vanderheyden is spending a week with his aunt and uncle at Grimsby. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Rowley and Glenn were pleasantly surprised on Tuesday evening when former neighbors of the Second and Fourth Line and the Newbridge area gath- ered at their farm home at Ford- wich which they recently pur- chased from Jim and Jean Robin- son. During the evening, Harry Winkel, on behalf of everyone, wished them all the best and they were presented with a bathroom hamper and shelf 'unit. Glenn received a dock.. Joan and Stewart thanked everyone and lunch fol- lowed. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Barry.D'Arcey and Jason and Paul King spent the weekend in Fergus where they attended the Truck Show. Mr. and M. Doug Hargra family spentrslast week campingveandt a Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan spent a few days last week at their cot- tage at Atnl erk +; Brian Mbrttoux of Orillia and Sharon Wilkinsoi of Hamilton spent a couple of days last week with their father, Don Montoux. Torn and Cathy Seip of E teter visited Wednesday with the latter's mother, Mrs. Jean Clarkson. Melanie, Michael and Mark Seip returned home with their parents after a •week's vacation with their grandmother. Other guests last week with Jean were Jack and Karen Vincent of Sudbury, Gary Atkinson and Cheryl Doettger of North Bay Soper of Bolton spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bill