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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-09-15, Page 6Page. 6 -Citizens News, September 15, 1976 Hansell honors acti Over 170 people turned out at Pineridge Chalet Friday night to honor a very respected member of the Hensall commu- nity, Peter McNaughton. Mr. McNaughton has been an active member of the Hensall community for a long time. He was 81 on September the 6th and a birthday cake was pre- sented to him on Friday night. Percy Campbell, on behalf of the Oddfellows, thanked Mr. McNaughton for being such an active member and supporter of the lodge for so many years. Even Mr. McNaughton couldn't remember exactly how long, he thought 35 or 40 years but he wasn't sure. He held many offices in the lodge, including financial secretary and one of his jobs was to collect the dues from delinquent members. Ac- cording to Mr. Campbell, he did an excellent job. "If Peter met you in the street he would simply hold out his hand and say 'you owe me some money' and you were wise to pay him." laughed Mr. Campbell. Through Mr. Mc- Naughton the Oddfellows also managed to sponsor a boys baseball team for a number of years. Peter was also on the Hensall Park Board for several years and, according to reeve John. Baker, "It is a person's com- mittment to his job which mea- sures his contribution and Peter McNaughton was very committed." Peter was also a tremendous help in promoting baseball for the youths of the village 'Steve Kyle, one of "the boys" coached by Peter, said Peter did all the jobs there were from being secretary -treasurer to driving to taking money at the gates. Mr. Kyle felt "It is a tremen- dous honor for a town to have someone like Peter connected with our youth. On behalf of all the players you was associa- ted with Peter, although you never wore a uniform, you'll always benumber one with us." Mr. McNaughton was never paid a cent for driving ball- players to and from games, not like nowadays. NOT YOUR AVERAGE REWARD—A kiss from Mrs Bob Pryde may not be your average reward for years of service to a community, but Peter McNaughton doesn't seem to mind. He was the honored guest at a dinner Friday night at which the community of Hensall thanked him for being such a ded- icated citizen in his community. He and his wife, Mildred, were presented with a color television. P.hoto by McKinley Sun Shop has new look The Sun Shop in Grand Bend has taken on a temporary new look which will last until Christ- mas—it's the `Leather Look'. Nick Carter, proprietor of the Sun Shop, has turned it into a complete leather boutique with leather coats and jackets for men and women as well as. gloves, purses, fur collars, sweaters and oil paintings too. "This is an experiment real- ly," says Mr. Carter. "If it works well this year, we will make the change from ladies wear to leather every fall." As well as leather coats of all sizes and colors, the Sun Shop is offering a good variety of linings, from zip into attach- ed quilted, plus detachable fur collars. You simply tack the collar onto the coat and sudden- ly your leather takes on an en- tirely new look. Detach the collar and the simple style of the leather takes over once more. The Sun Shop will again be a ladies swimwear and sports- wear shop next April and throughout the summer. NEW LOOK IN LEATHER—The employees at the Sun Shop in Grand Bend have had to switch from selling ladies sports and swimwear to selling leather coats. Proprietor Nick Carter points out the features of one style leather coat to Mrs. Balmer, left and Mrs. Luther, both of whom work in the shop. Mr. Carter's son, Robbie, is more interested in pointing out one of the beautiful paintings the Sun Shop also sells on consignment. Photo by McKinley e citizen "If I had two cents for every mile I drove those boys, my wife and I would be able to go to Hawaii for a week," laughed Mr. McNaughton. Bruce Glenn was on a ball team organized by Mr. Mc- Naughton in 1946 and they had a good team. "The day of a game, Peter would close shop early and take money at the gate or drive us to another ball park. Thirty years ago the Hensall ball team was the Huron -Perth champions and Peter McNaugh- ton was always there, remininc- ed Bruce Glenn. Bill Coleman, president of the Hensall South Huron Agri- culture society thanked Peter for being the secretary -treasur- er of that association for many years. "Peter always did his share, and then did a little more in the 25 or so years he was secre- Reeve John Baker, who was the MC for the evening, added that Peter was also clerk treas- urer of the village for one term in 1959, but had to leave when the job interferred too much with his other activities. Mr. McNaughton was pre- sented with an Agricultural Society Diploma from the Hen- sall 'Agricultural Society by Ed Starr, director of the Agri- culture and Horticulture branch of the Ministry of Agriculture. Mr. Starr said he was honoured to be able to pay tribute to someone who had obviously been very active in the commu- nity. Thanks to the generosity of the people of Hensall who dona- ted toward a gift for Mr. Mc- Naughton, he was presented with a color television set by Ken Parker, co-organizer of the evening. It was all too touch- ing for Mr. McNaughton as his eyes filled with tears. His son Robert, thanked all those present on behalf of Mr. McNaughton and his family. We would like to take this opportunity to in- form you of the transfer on September 15th, of the Canada Manpower Centre from Huron Park to 305 Main St., South, Exeter, Ontario. By locating in Exeter it is anticipated that we will be able to provide our services to a greater number of people while at the same time not in- conveniencing our employer clients. We can be reached in person at our new location or by calling 235-0471 or 235-0472. Our hours will remain 8:15 to 4:30. We will continue to offer the Cancla Manpower services and if any assistance now, or in the future hesitate to call. full range of we can be of please do not Yours truly, J. R. Gillespie, Counsellor 131 st ANNUAL E4,L i:: IIIIIIpc FI I•'•l FALL FAIR Huron's only Class 'B' Fall Fair THURSDAY SEPT 1 6-1 7 FRIDAY THURSDAY: - 9 p.m. Official Opening by G.W.Montgomery, former Huron County Ag. Rep. Popular Variety Program Queen of The Fair Competition Merchants and Industrial Displays FRIDAY: - Parade leaves Victoria Park at 10 a.m. rather than Noon as formerly. Parade - Bands - Floats - Exhibits - Judging - • Pet Show - Junior Fair Champion- ship - Farm Machinery Display - Horse Show - Perth Huron Jersey Breeders Parish Show - Championship Horse Show - Chariot Races - Penny Sale with more than 50 prizes. McCARTHY MIDWAY SHOWS - HORSE RACES Selection and crowning the "Queen of the Fair" Dance Saturday, Sept. 18 Cabaret Style Seaforth Arena Music by "Walter Ostanek" Tickets $6 Couple Phone Ken Moore 527-0508 or The Huron Expositor, Seaforth Kenneth Campbell Mrs. Kathleen Cuthill President Sec.-Treas.,527-0753