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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-03-30, Page 9i Cranbrook man travels Ontario Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 7-6645 The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 3 at 9:45a.m. Murray Crawford spent three days recently on a bus trip to the eastern counties of Ontario. The trip was sponsored by the United Co-operatives of Ontario. They visited dairy farms in the.Ottawa Valley and toured Co-op feed mills. Mr. and Mrs. John Saxon and Eddie spent a few days visiting relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Conley enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas along With a number from the Molesworth Bowling Lanes. The Huron D.C. of the Canadian Foresters met, in Cranbrook Community Centre on March 22. A potluck supper was enjoyed by all the 16 members present. President Bro. Donald Clark conducted the meeting. Bro. Jack Conley presided for the election of of- ficers for 1988-89. Bro. Harry Jacklin presi- dent, Bro. Don Buchanan - vice-pres., Sister Doreen Willis - rec. sec., Bro. Reg Rhell was returned as treasurer Bro. John Vanass and Bro. Walter McClure audited the. treasurer's report. Fourteen tables played at the Hall Board euchre March 25. High winners - Lou Raynard, Bill Eckmier, low - Jean Rolaf, Donald Clark, lone hands - Audrey Adams, Joe Martin. Tallies - Annie Engel, Eleanor Stevenson, Mel Jacklin, Dorothy Martin, Joe Cooper, Verna Crawford, Marg Mac- Donald, Bill McClelland, luck cup - Annie Irwin. K of C euchre winds down St. Columban Correspondent. MRS. CECILIA RYAN 345-2028 The final game of the Knights of Colum- bus weekly euchre for the season was held on Friday evening in the K. of C. Hall in St. Columban with 10 tables in play. The winners were: Joan Murray, ladies high; Mamie Delaney, ladies low; Jim Maloney, men's high; Ted Doyle, men's low and Helen Nolan won the prize for the most lone hands. PEOPLE Joe and Hazel Dorsey entertained Alphonse and Annie Cronin and Clarence and Cecilia Ryan on Wednesday evening to a game of cards. Gerry and Karen Ryan and Donnie and Theresa Cron enjoyed the weekend in Toronto. Jim and Bonnie Mair of Teeswater and Bob and Lynn Burtenshaw of Mitchell visited with Alphonse and Annie -Cronin on Friday evening. Jerry and Heather Cronin entertained Alphonse and Annie Cronin and Clarence and Cecilia Ryan to a movie on Las Vegas, which was quite interesting, and a game of cards. Mary Jo Nelson of Lucknow and Jason, Amanda and Jeremy Ryan visited on Sun- day with Clarence and Cecilia Ryan. With Easter weekend approaching, I would appreciate anyone phoning me of their weekend guests and celebrations here or out of town. Your friends and relatives, who have left the area, enjoy reading about the happenings going on in their home town. ESSAY WINNER - Mathew Megans, a student at St. Patrick's Separate School in Dublin is shown after receiving his award in the Ministry of Natural Resources' essay contest. He received the award from wildlife artist Glen Loates, Standing behind Mathew and Mr. Loates are, left, George Tough, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Lloyd Burridge, chairman of the Ontario Provincial Parks Council. Mathew's essay placed third in individual excellence. Submitted photo. Local student wins award A Dublin area boy finished third in an essay contest sponsored by the Wingham District of the Ministry of Natural Resources last fall. The annual competition is open to all Grade 7 and 8 students in Huron and Perth Counties. Each year a dif- ferent natural resources theme is emphasiz- ed. Thh topic for 1987 was "Provincial Parks - Preserving the Heritage". Mathew Megans from St. Patrick's Separate School in Dublin received his ' award at a special awards ceremony held at the Ministry's provincial parks exhibit at the recent Toronto Sportsmen's Show. Presentations were made to the winning students by George Tough, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Lloyd Burridge, Chairman, Ontario Provincial Parks Coun- cil and Glen Loates, world renowned wildlife artist. Mr. Loates is also Wingham District's Conservation Ambassador. A winning team came from Hullett Cen- tral Public School and included students; Christy Bricker, Melanie Knox, Sara Lyons, Randy Shepherd and Brent Howatt. Brent Howatt's essay also earned him second Scout troupe gathers pop bottles Dublin Correspondent MRS. DON MACRAE 345-2842 or 345-2140 The 1st Cromarty Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were busy boys on Saturday, March 26th gathering pop bottles for their annual bottle drive to raise funds for campouts, etc. Quite a number of folks from this district supported the annual Seaforth Jamlloree on Sunday in Seaforth. Joe and Olga Eckert from Dublin and place in individual achievement. Overall in- dividual winner was Chantelle Crabe of Stephen Central Public School near Crediton, and Mathew Megans was third. Honorable mention went to Lisa Bromley of Blyth Public School and Aaron Cardiff of Brussels Public School. Each student received a Loates' print or poster personally autographed by the artist. In addition, the winning school was presented with the Essay Contest Plaque to keep for one year, a framed provincial parks poster, and the books "Algonquin" and "A Brush With Life". Following the presentations, the students and their guests toured the Sportsmen's Show. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 30, 1988 — Goat farming is WI topic Staffa Correspondent MRS. JOHN TEMPLEMAN 345-2346 Mrs. Verle Mahon presided for the Agriculture meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute when they met in the township hall on Wednesday, March 23. Verle opened the meeting with the In- stitute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, reading a poem entitled "If You Had a Garden". Twelve members answered the roll call by naming something grown in quantity locally, that we eat. For her topic on Agriculture, Verle presented a most interesting paper on Goat Farming. There are few main breeds of goats and she discussed their different characteristics. She told about a young couple near Milbank who have a milking herd of does and raise the bucks for meat. They ship their milk to Sprfngfresh dairy, Kitchener. She also told about a local girl, Donna Waddell who has a herd of milking goats. Donna ships her milk to Hagersville Dairy. She bottle feeds the young kids. Donna has a portable milking parlor for milking her herd. Verle mentioned several by-products including cheese, ice cream and yogurt and had some fetta cheese at the meeting for all to try and enjoy. She also demonstrated how to "blow out" an egg in preparation of decorating it for Easter, and showed everyone how to make an egg head. Following the meeting members enjoyed trying their han painting eggs. Turn to page 22A Let Cook's help you stop this area's toughest problem weeds Whatever weed control problems you face— broadleaf, grassy, both; whatever spray program you prefer—PPI, pre -emerge, post, spot—Cook s has the products and professionals to help you protect your fields ... and your profits. A stop at Cook's is a stop to your weed control problems. D* 5lon o1 Gere.o (1907) Inc 'Where you con trade with confidence" Hensall Centralia Kirkton Walton 262-2410 228-6661 229-8986 527-1540 887-9261 Steven and Norah Eckert and children Steven Jr., Darrel and Tanya from Egmondville, have returned from a two- week holiday as far as Key West, Florida. Ken and Joyce Whetham have also return- ed home from a few weeks holidaying in Florida. Eileen MacRae's brother, Keith David- son, from Kitchener, and grandson Jason from Brantford, visited last week and also visited Mrs. Ada Davidson and the Ritz Villa, Mitchell. Duff's church enjoys breakfast Walton Correspondent MRS. BETTY MCCALL 887-6677 The congregation of Duff's United Church, Walton enjoyed a pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday prior to the mor- ning service. Rev. Bonnie Lamble of- ficiated. Dorothy Sholdice and Graeme Craig, lay readers assisted with the scriptures. In the anouncements the Junior choir practice is Thursday at the same time as the Senior choir practice which is 7 p.m. Several ladies of the United Church Women will attend the Thankoffering ser- vices at Northside United Church on Mon- , day evening and Tuesday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church in Seaforth. Sash -Tint Casement Madames Showroom Hours: Weekdays 9-5 Sat. 9-12 Next Sunday the service at Duff's will be at 11:30 a.m. Daylight saving time, Bluevale Easter Breakfast at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday April 10, Walton UCW Thankof- fering at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Neil Lackey of Lon- don Conference Rural Life Committee will be speaking. Special music from Melville Presbyterian Church in Brussels. CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday, March 20 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Watson were guests of their daughter Ann and Sal Curren of Toronto on the occasion of their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Friends and relatives were in attendance to help Gerald and Berva celebrate this happy event. LOCAL VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Bill Machan and Laura Machan of Sarnia visited with Annie Reid a Turn to page 22A • Replace Those Old Drafty Windows Now with Energy Efficient Windows! *Maintenance Free *Clean them from inside your home •40 year warranty on PVC *1W/2 year warranty on Swiggle Strip Sealed Units VISIT THE WINDOW SHOP 17E W.J. Feeney Construction Ltd. Phone 345-2405 PRE-SCHOOL - Michael James Sinnamon, Egmond- vile; Kelly McNaughton, 119 James St., Seaforth; Jacqueline Van Poucke, 104 Centre St., Seaforth. 6, 7, 0 - Lisa Ann Pullman, R.R. 2 Kippen; Erin Siemon, R.R. 4 Walton; Janelle Wood, Seaforth. AGES: 9- 12 - Bradley Pryce, R.R. 1 Seaforth; Mike Hugill, R.R. 1 Seaforth; Greg McCarthy, R.R. 1 Dublin. Winners may pick up their prizes at The Expositor office THE HURON EXPOSITOR WILL BE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY DEADLINES FOR NEXT WEEK'S PAPER News, Classifieds, Display Advertising 4