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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-02-26, Page 11DUBLIN AND AREA THE HURON EXPOSITOR,FEBRUARY 26, 1986— All Infant baptized in St. Columban church service OPEN FOR BUSINESS — The Dublin Market, formerly Cronin's Grocery, officially opened for business on February 21, under the management of Syung and Jenny Kim. The Klms, who currently reside in London purchased the store on February 11. Former owner Joan Cronin, left, was among the new store's first customers. Raft's photo Snake speaker fascinates Scouts, Beaver leader, Margaret Schrader presented plaques to Philip Scott, Ricky Dow and Sean Schrader, for completing the Beaver pro- gram, and a gift to Brian Waddell for helping with Beavers last year. Cub leaders, Rhea Cameron and Carol Ann Scott, • presented Jason Fleming, Barry Waddell, Terry Dow and Tim Dow with plaques for having completed the Cub programme, and gave gifts to Robert Dearing and Michael Dow for helping with Cubs last year. Ernie Fleming, representing the Dublin Lions presented the group with a cheque. The district commissioner, Harry DenHaan, Seaforth, spoke briefly and announced that Perth District Boy Scout Organization had been named the • No. 1 district in the Bluewater Conference. MARIAN RITCHIE Hazel Harburn presided for the February meeting of the Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary and opened it with a poem. Betty Lou Norris read the scripture followed by the roll call. A report of the Stratford -Huron Presbyter- ial Executive meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was given by Ruth Laing. Betty Lou Norris presided for the business when the Marian Ritchie offered to host the Continued on Page A15 Cromarty Correspondent R. LAING Mr. Brian Krigner of W aterloo kept over 30 cubs, scouts and beavers and their fathers and guests fascinated as he spoke and showed a video tape of his hobby -• snakes, following their annual Scout Father and Son Banquet on Sunday evening. Mr. Krigner had with hint many samples of what he had collected - snake skins, rattlesnake rattles or buttons, fangs, venom, articles made from snake skins, etc. He has taken part in rattlesnake hunts in 'United States, one of the most interesting being in Sweetwater, Arizona, where an annual hunt is held every March in order to keep the snake population under control. The rattlesnakes are gassed, caught and put into garbage cans, milked of venum, beheaded, and used for their skins and meat. The meat is cooked and tastes much like Kentucky Fried Chicken. Mr. Krigner was introduced by Carol Ann Scott and thanked by Hugh Scott. Previous to Mr. Krigner's presentation, the men and boys enjoyed a ham and baked potato dinner provided by the mothers. John Scott was master of ceremonies and intro- duced the head tableguests and the leaders. UCW serves pancakes lunch Staffa Correspondent MRS. JOHN TEVIPIEMAN 345-2346 The February meeting of the Hibbert United Church Women began with a pancake luncheon served by Nancy Dearing and Ada Pethick. Call to worship and devotions were taken by Mazy F. Dow, Verle Mahon and Margaret Christie. with mention being made of the contributions which came from the original Canadians. A musical trio which had been recorded by three of the church girls was re -enjoyed by all. Ilia Barker presided for the business with mention made of the World Day of Prayer with Cromarty Presbyterian Church ladies on Friday, March 7. Plans are underway for the annual strawberry and ham supper set for Wednesday. June 11. GAMES EVENING A successful games evening for young and old, was enjoyed Friday evening in the Family fife Centre. The scouts, cubs and beavers participated in the morning service at the Hibbert United Church on Sunday, PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE Six tables were in play at the progressive euchre party, sponsored by the Staffa Women's Institute Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harvey Dow, Cromarty, (ladies high); Harvey Dow, Cromarty (gent's high); Mrs. finest Harburn, Staffa (lone hands); Mrs. Bob Parsonsl Cromarty, (ladies low); Gordon Scott, Cromarty (gent's low); James Keys, Seaforth (nearest birthday). Three lucky cups were revealed following lunch served by the Institute members Winners were Mrs. Gordon Scott, Cromarty, Mrs. ©mer Dow, Mitchell, Mrs. Harold Coleman. Seaforth. St. Columban Correspondent MRS. CECIfIA RYAN ' 345-2028 Daniel Brady, infant son of Dan and Rhonda Nolan was baptized on Sunday, February 23 at St. Columban Roman Catholic Church by Father A. Sipek. Daniel's godparents are Eugene Nolan and Jody Ferguson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ron Ferguson of Cambridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Parkinson of Stratford and Barb Mieide of Exeter. 441 REPORT On Monday, February 17 the McKillop 4 held their first meeting at the home of Mrs. Ann Cronin. The topic for this club is "Etiquette for the 80s," Introducing people to others was explained by Ann Cronin and Karen Van Bakel. Election of officers took place and resulted in the following; President: Lori Bruxer Vice -President, Lisa Poppe; Secretary and Treasurer: Sherri Maloney and Press Report- er: Lori Cronin. Other members of the club are Sandra-- Claessens, Julie Cronin, Cindy Maloney, Karen Murphy, Lisa Murray and Pam Nolan. ELEVEN PLAY At the Knights of Columbus weekly euchre on Friday evening eleven tables were in play, The winners were: high prizes Chris McClure and Jim Cronin, low prizes went to Cindy Maloney and Stephen Hidmell, the most lone hands prize went to Elmer Feeney. The next game will be Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St. Columban. • The Knights of Columbus held a draw'on Thursday, February 20 at their meeting for a i RS ADLIN trip for two to Las Vegas. The winner was Jim Heckman of Mitchell, PPOPIE Bill and Fay Albert returned home from a three week tour to Caraquet, New Brunswick where they visited relatives. They spent -a .few •days in Quebec City during the Bonhomme Carnival and Mon- treal, Quebec. They enjoyed their stay, the weather was cold but sunny. 'Madeline Murray spent a week in Edmon- ton Alberta where she visited with Richard and Joanne Ares and daughter. Clarence and Cecilia Ryan and Mark visited on Sunday with J.D. and Marg MacRae, Jenny and fan of London. Ray andera Murray spent last week with Joe and Wendy Murray and family in Whitby'. While there they helped look after their the hospital withns while their mother an m a new baby daughter. 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