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The Huron Expositor, 1988-02-24, Page 15Euchre players brave storm for card party Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 - It THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY -24,1988 15- - Send a UNICEF Card Today And Help a Child ;9 Need. Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald had an en- joyable trip to the Dominican Republic recently. Mrs. Harold Bragg had a trip to Panama City, FLorida,'where she visited her brother and other friends. A large crowd of neighbors, friends and relatives gathered in Cranbrook Communi- ty Centre on February 17, for a bridal shower for Heather Perri. Heather, her mother, Brenda, and the groom's mother Ann Williamson, were seated on decorated chairs and Lois Hart conducted some enter- tainment. An address written by Dorothy Dilworth was read by Nancy Vanass. The many gifts were then presented to Heather after which she thanked everyone, and in- vited them to the wedding reception on Mar. 5. Lunch was served by Darlene Wilson, Mrs. Gordon, Julie Mitchell, Marie and Sherri Tyerman, Mrs. Ross, and Julie Mitchell. Friday night, as usual turned out quite snowy, but enough people for nine tables of euchre braved the weather for the Forester's card party. Most lone hands at one table was won by Donald Clark, Adrian Verstrop, Verna Crawford and Shirley Verstrop, at lucky table, Mel Jacklin, Keith Turnbull, Mildred Gill, Isabel Bremner, highest score for a couple went to Verna Crawford and Adrian Versteop. Lucky tallies - Beryl Smith, Jack Conley, Jack Cox, Bob Bremner, Becci Ruppel, Ken Mac- Donald, ao-Donald, June Jacklin, Harold Bragg, John Subject. The Hall Board are hosting the euchre Fri., Feb. 26 at 8:30. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Starr and little daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton on Thursday on their way to Florida. WALTON POKER RALLY - Roy Glanville of Stratford and Harold McCallum of Walton were two of the approximately 200 snowmobilers at the Walton Poker Rally held on Sunday. 508 poker hands were sold at the rally with proceeds going to London area minor baseball. Corbett photo. 508 hands sold at Walton Poker rall Walton Correspondent MRS. BETTY McCALL 887-6677 President, Helen Craig welcomed 16 members and one guest to the Walton Women's Institute meeting Wednesday evening. Margery Huether was pianist for the In- stitute Ode. Helen read a poem, "Something good about you". Margaret Shortreed read minutes and correspondence was dealt with. An invitation was read from Ethel In- stitute to attend their meeting on March 9 at 8 p.m. There was quite a discussion to have something to commemorate the 50 year location of the present hall. A date of July 22 was set aside with plans for activities to be decided at later meetings. A craft and garage sale was brought up, but as yet it is not known if there is munb,lr)terest. Margaret Shortreed will attend the Grey Variety Concert, February 28 to accept the honor of merit of community service, honor- ing group organizations. The Institute will provide a supper, August 5 for the Blyth Festival. A program was presented by convenors on Citizenship and Legislation. Berva Wat- son read several items on 'Let the games begin in Canada' then introduced Heidi Mc- Clure who told of the traditions in the coun- try where her ancestors came from. She was also dressed in the clothes worn in Switzerland. Heidi had a display of items from her home background along with pic- tures. Members also enjoyed slides of the beautiful country side. Margery Huether thanked Heidi and presented her with a small gift of money on behalf of the Institute. The Institute Grace closed the meeting and we returned to the basement where Mary Humphries served donuts and coffee. EUCHRE HELD There were 10 tables of euchre in play Thursday evening at the Institute Hall, con- iened by Margery Huether, Berva Watson and Marion Godkin. Winners were for high. lady - Nora Kelly; low - Ella Richmond, high man - Lavern Godkin, low man - Millar Richmond, most lone hands - Iona McLean. Birthday closest to Feb. 29 - Ann Smith. Most 2 on card - Lloyd Appleby. Highest scoring table - Lavern Godkin,Nora Kelly, Mr.andMrs. R, Brighton. Lunch was served, the next euchre will be held Thursday, March 17 at 8 p.m. CELEBRATES 86th BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether and Steven at- tended the 86th Birthday Party for her mother at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Webster and family of Varna. Mrs. Watson Webster celebrated her 86th Birthday on Saturday. Also present were her husband and daughter Nancy and Jack Holmes of Clinton. WALTON POKER RALLY The Walton Area Sports Club held its an- nual poker rally on Sunday. After a cancellation two weeks ago, they were lucky to have more snow, especially after the storm that blew in Saturday afternoon. Sunday did not look the best before noon but cleared to a sunny and very cold after- noon for those snowmobiles that took to the route that had been staked out. There were 508 hands sold with first prize of $150 going to Paul Middegaal of Clinton, second prize of $75 a to Gwen Hugill, Seaforth; third prize of $50 to Leona McDonald, RR 2 Blyth and fourth prize of $25 to Monica Ryan, RR 1 Walton. There had been 652 tickets sold on a four - wheeler when the draw was made at 5 p.m. -r N The winner was Brian Finlayson. Second prize, a helmet donated by Lynn Hoy, was won by Paul Clark, Kitchener. Third prize of $25 cash went to Steve Blake, RR 2 Brussels. Dozens of other prizes, donated by local and surrounding businesses were drawn for as door prizes. This event's proceeds will be used for Walton Area Minor Ball. PEOPLE VISIT Ruthie Thamer of Kitchener spent the weekend with her mother Ruth Thamer. Danny and Karen Achilles and baby son went to Crystal Lake, trailer camp; Chris Achilles and Tom Nigh, Stratford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Achilles. They participated in the Walton Poker Rally on Sunday. Rick Taylor, Goderich visited with his grandparents on Saturday. ONSTER S N CASH AUCTION SALE of RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT for J.J.'s RESTAURANT (James Oliphant) (In the Village of Ripley, 9 miles south east of Kincardine) on MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1988 at 11:00 A.M. Foster 3 door -stainless steel self-containe$d refrigerator; 80" stainless steel Chef Mate cooking counter with hood exhaust system, complete, and dry chemical ex- tinguishing combination; Moffat 30" elec. grill; Garland gas deep fryer; Wonder Kit- chen elec. deep fryer (needs thermostat); Blodgett gas pizza oven; 48" triple stainless steel sink; French Fry press; Pep- si single door display cooler; Bunn Pour- Omatic 2 pot coffee perc; Moffat microwave oven; TEC electronic cash register; Kelvinator 48" 2 -door refrigerator; 2 - 23 cu. ft. freezers; 19 cu. ft. freezer; 6 - 4 seater free standing restaurant booths with moulded bench seats, excellent; Waste & tray return receptacle; lighted menu board and letters; plexiglass menu boards; 24" elec. range; 10'6" work counter; 16" x 24" combination safe; floor scrub pail; 48" adjustable shelving unit; paper towel dispensers; soap dispensers; Washroom exhaust fan; 8' plywdod gar- bage bin; garbage can on cart; various small restaurant Items Including knives, pizza paddles, cutters, trays, ladles, etc.; stainless mixing bowls and pots; cutlery tray & cutlery; various sundry items in- cluding cups, containers, bags, soup base, gravy base, some canned items; 2 - ABC fire extinguishers; Hobart model 1612 slicer, 3 yr. old; Sanitary-Bizerba stainless electric portion control scale; 6 plastic dish tubs; plastic self serve trays; 25. 10" white plates; assorted restaurant - ware china; 14 pizza dough trays;.3 pizza warmer delivery bags; wire display rack; Elec- trostatic vinyl letter kit, complete; window exhaust fan; Plus unlisted items. REMARKS: Plan to attend this business li- quidation of good, clean restaurant equip- ment. Preview 9:00 a.m. sale day. Removal sale day or by special arrangement. SYDENHAM AUCTION SERVICES Elwood & Jim Snider, Sales Managers Phone: (519) 376-8317 or 371-9940 'SALT~ ,:.MONSTER SUNDAY SALE WE DELIVER YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE TO SEAFORTH AND AREA if you have something to sell, something to tell, don't keep it to yourself. Let your customers and potential customers in oli it! r Tell the readers of The Expositor. Advertise! SEBRINGVILLE LOCATION ONLY! Su NOON F -k b. 28t T V [t Lt, NOTE: Both our Sebringville and Seaforth locations will be closed Satur- day, Feb. 27 to prepare for this Monster of a Sale. H "'DREDS OF INSTRE SPECIAS •Bedding •Microwaves *Chairs 'Refrigerators • Stoves •Washers •Dryers •T.V.'s •VCR's •Dishwashers • Sofas •Sofa Beds • Lamps •Tables AND MUCH MORE! No Phone Calls Please — Personal Shopping Only ED BYRSKI THE HURON EXPOSITOR 527.0240 s <MUMSGSMi FURNITURE. 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