HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-09-12, Page 9THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 1'2 199u ,
Summer 'holidays' of yore recalled by residents
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local livery stank. t had tong
beaches along each side and space
for up to 20 people. Lunches would
be packed and two big strung hor-
ses hitched up. They would travel
to Jewtu's Grove, Bayfield and
spend the enure day picnicking and
sw unnung ui assorted, outlandish
outfits because bathing sWts weren't
usually a heart ut one's wardrobe
With the tradiuooal holiday
niundhs of July and August behind
us, residents rammed about retur-
ning to school in September and
unfailing question; "What did you
do in your summer holidays"? They
shared atoms udbitsl of summers
long ago. One women recalls
seveal families renung a large
wagon called a carry -all from die
beck Men. This would happen once
a suutmer, and be Iook+od forward
to the enure year.
Residents rcaianbeted any
Sundays spent visiun ac*ghbuurs
and staring meals. Children would
play ball or finch in any available
creek.
One lady said she didn't recall the
present pursuit of fun for the sake
of fun and the constant need to get
away. People enjoyed visiting edict
people rather than considering them
a intrusion
Althouta mare is a lit that wasn't
'pod abort the "good aid days"
rasidetls say that maybe we've knit
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main by viewing the files
"Living with Arthritis", and excel-
lent peaeivauufn which helped
eveeyoee understand the physiolog
of this disease and the importance
of heat, mat, o LCIVISC o f
medication in controlling a.
Residents enjoyed seting so oaring
Hensall Explorers looking for members
Hausa Ceereapuodeut
SUSAN HARTMAN
262.2448
Everyone is invited to join the
Huron County Historical Society on
Thursday, September 17, at 7:30
p.m. to hear Ron Beaupre' speak of
shipping on Lake Huron and the
histories of vessels built in
Goderich.
Hensall Library storyhour began
its new season on Monday with an
enthusiastic group of pre-schoolers.
Although the Monday class is full,
there is still lots of room on
Thursdays from 2 - 3 p.m: Call
Susan at 262-2449 or 262-2445 to
register your 3, 4 or S -year-old.
HENSALL UNITED CHURCH
NEWS
Worshippers at the Hensall United
Church were greeted at the door by
Jerry Drysdale of the Offical Board
and Rev. Doug Wright.
Donna St. John opened the ser-
vice with a beautiful solo entitled
"The Birds" by B. Britten. Later in
the service, Donna was joined by
Vicky Bisback in a duet entitled
"Prayer of St. Richard of
Chichester" by L. J. White.
During the "Children's Time"
Rev. Wright welcomed the children
back after the summer break. The
Sunday School executive and
teachers were introduced and
installed as teachers during a bnef
ceremony .
Following the service coffee, tea,
juice and cookies were served in
the Fellowship Hall.
The September meeting of the
Offical Board of the Hensall United
Church will be held this Thursday
evening. Executive at 7:15, Com-
mittees at 7:30, Full Board at 8:00
p.m.
Practice for the Senior Choir will
resume Thursday September 20 at
7:30 p.m. Anyone who likes to sing
is welcome to join in.
SHUFFLEBOARD SCORES
August 28 high six game winners
were: Helen McKay (368); Jack
Consist (354) and Helen Anderson
(338). High five game winners
were: Eileen Dowson (403); George
Dowson (401); John Pepper (360)
and Bruce Watson (358).
September 4 high six game win-
ners: Eileen Dowson won every
game with a score of (542), fol-
lowed by Jack Consiu (420); Emma
Campbell (414) and Gertie Moir
(403). High five game winners:
Dave Kyle (331); Pearl McKnight
(279) and John Pepper (237).
Manor residents feast
at summer's end BBQ
SEAFORTH MANOR
Seaforth Manor residents began to
new fall season with a wide variety
of activities here at the Manor. On
August 27, volunteers Eva
McCartney and Hazel McGonigle
were in to provide the finishing
touches to our rug hooking projects.
Thanks go out as well to Volunteer
Anne Rowland for providing
manicures on August 28 and Sep-
tember 4. Our ladies really enjoy
this morning of visiting with Anne
and receiving a new manicure for
the coming week. On August 29
and September 6 our Craft Club
met and recruited more new mem-
bers to begin handiwork projects for
a future bazaar. Reverend Sloan
conducted Communion church
service on August 29.
Our residents also enjoyed two
mornings of Fun and Fitness and
Chair Badminton as well this week.
We were thrilled to have Marie
Flynn and The Huron Strings enter-
tain this month at the August
Birthday party. Resident's
celebrating their birthdays this
month were Mattie McGregor,
Doris Smith, Ila Gardner and Elmer
Bakscy. Many Happy Returns
everyone! Thanks to Marie Flynn
and the members of the band and
also to volunteers Viola Lawson,
Greta Kerr, Doreen Kelly and Anne
Downey for their assistance. On
August 31, the manor held a
"Farewell to Summer BBQ". Ham-
burgers and hotdogs were the order
of the day followed by ice cream
for dessert.
A "Surprise 80th Birthday
Celebration" was held on Sunday
September 2, for resident Robena
McBurney. Over 100 relatives,
neighbours and friends attended an
open house Tea held from 2 - 4 in
the afternoon. A beautiful dried
- floral arrangement was presented to
the Manor in her honour. Special
thanks to all for that lovely gesture.
It will be enjoyed by all.
On September 4, Carol Carter
provided a wonderful afternoon of
music for us. Her talent is admired
and enjoyed by everyone. Our
"Baking Club" met the next day
with the assistance of Viola Law-
son. Thanks Viola! This week,
members baked "frozen cookies"
and these were enjoyed later that
afternoon after church. Rev. Ban-
nerman conducted his first service
here at The Manor, and his sermon
and conversation time afterwards
was very much appreciated.
Coming Events: Euchre with the
Volunteer Ladies, September 13.
Pyjama Bingo, September 15.
Deepest sympathy from their
friends in our community to the
immediate family, relatives and
friends of Henry Vanl3ergen who
passed away on August 30, with
Christian burial at St. Patrick's
Church, Dublin.
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Visitors at the home of Mrs. Katie
Murray last week were her
gnindson, Sgt Martin Murray on
the Guelph Police Force; a
granddaughter, Mrs. Sharon Lepage
from Kitchener; and Rose Marie
Murray and daughters Leanne,
Leasa, and Rosemary Murray from
Kitchener.
With Millie Evanson was Bea
Fadden from Toronto on Sunday.
Mr. Joe Eckert Ji., of Kitchener,
was home on Saturday with his
parents Joe and Olga Eckert.
Joe and Olga Eckert were in
Stratford on Sunday with their
daughter and son-in-law, Gunther
and Rosemarie Borysuick at their
new home.
The Hensall Reading Circle
registration night will be tonight
Wednesday September 12, 7 - 8
p.m. at the Hensall Library with
imited enrolment. Fee will be $5
per person or $ 10 per family. Our
purpose is to encourage people to
read - come and join the fun!
Also, reading buddies are needed
for children in the Hensall Reading
Circle. Spare an hour a week ant
help a child to read! All ages an
needed to help. Contact Joann(
Rowcliffe at 263-2580.
All girls aged 8 - 11 years an
invited to join the Hensall Explores
Meeting are held every Moods)
evening, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., at tet
Hamill United Church. Our firs
meeting was held on September 10.
1990. Contact Joanne Rowcliffe at
263-2580 for more details.
Assistant leaders are needed for
the Hensall Explorers - a well es-
tablished youth group here in town.
If you enjoy working with young
people, we would love to have you
on our team.
A BRIGHT NEW WELCOME will be greeting Seaforth visitors with
the installation of the new greeting signs at each end of the town.
Darren Crocker and Patti Maloney were hard at work on the base
last week, while Pete Payne of Bayfield touched up the paint job.
Elliott photo.
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THE ORDER OF ONTARIO
An exceptional honour
for exceptional people
The Order of Ontario recognizes outstanding
Ontarians who have rendered service of the greatest
distinction and of excellence in their fields of endeav-
our...People whose accomplishments and contribu-
tions have benefitted society not only in Ontario, but
across Canada and throughout the world. People such
as authors Margaret Atwood and Robertson Davies;
artists Maureen Forrester and Gordon Lightfoot;
physicians Dr. Wilbert Keon and Dr. Charles Drake;
educators Rev. Roger Guindon and Dr. Murray Ross;
athletes Alex Baumann and Vicki Keith; community
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whom are among the 77 distinguished Ontarians who
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