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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-07-29, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Ripley Reunion is upon us The bunting is up, the plans are set and only a few days remain until the 'All Roads Lead Home' Ripley Reunion. The central location will be the arena/baseball dia- mond area for the majority of the weekend, and there's free admission to the grounds. It all starts July 30, when Reunion Central opens from 3-8 pm. Registration is from 7-8 pm at our storefront, at 46 Queen St. The Ambassa- dor Competition and Civic Awards begins at 8 pm. at the arena. There will also be a fun game of Ripley Family Feud featuring some recog- nizable faces, so you won't want to miss this great night. The Youth Dance will run from 8 pm to midnight upstairs at the arena, and feature DJ Austin Rees of Power Traxs. The Reunion Golf Tourna- ment is the first event of Fri- day. Drop into Reunion Cen- tral from noon -8 pm and then relive past school glo- ries at the Back to School event from 1:30-3 pm at .140 • Big brother Jason and Paul and Christin Miltenburg are thrilled to announce th arrival of Andrew John born July 18, 2015, weighing 7lbs 6oz. Proud grandparents are Cecilia Miltenburg of RR 7 Lucknow and Jerry and Olga Bajmak of Markham. A BIG THANK YOU to . Natale, Dr. Peneva and the nursing staff at the London Health Sciences Centre! LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE 4114 Ripley Huron Community School (RHCS). Registration will continue from 6-9:30 pm at Reunion Central. The Ripley Legion will hold its chicken dinner from 4-7 pm, which is a great lead-in to the inaugural per- formance of HAWK Theatre's 'Railroad to Ripley,' a play written by Ripley's Murray Yungblut and featuring loads of local talent. It will be held upstairs at the arena. The age of majority beer garden, located outdoors in the arena parking lot, will also open at 7 pm. The entry fee is $20 and includes the kick-off dance featuring Blackwater Draw. Saturday kicks off with Back to School at RHCS from 9-11 am. Reunion Central also opens at 9 am until 5 pm (closed for parade), and reg- istration is from 9-11:30 am. Don't miss the sports display at Reunion Central. From 10-11 am, the John Borton Kids Show will be held at the ball diamond, leading into the Mammoth Parade, which leaves the Sandy and Marg Pollock farm just east of Ripley (Conc. 8) and runs west on Queen Street to the arena. The Opening Ceremonies will follow the parade at the ball diamond, while the Lions Club will serve its famous beef on a bun at its Fall Fair location from 10 am -4 pm. The Craz-E-Crew Stunt Team BMX Bike Show will begin its first of two high- flying shows behind the Township office at 2 pm, while the Pollock/ MacDonald Reunion (beer garden), Figure Skating Club reunion and banner raising (inside the arena) and the beer gardens (fea- turing Moe'N the Lawn) will all begin at 2 pm. At 3 p.m., the traditional Tug of War will pit men's, ladies and mixed teams against each other behind the ball diamond. Pre -reg- istration is appreciated. At 3:30 pm, the Kids Road Hockey Tournament begins on the tennis court, while the Ripley Wolves Reunion and Alumni Mushball game begins at 4 pm in the beer garden and ball diamond. All current and former players, coaches, manag- ers, executive and volun- teers are invited to this reunion, which runs from 4-7 pm. The Shriners Fish Fry will be held from 4:30-7 pm in the arena. The Seniors Dance will feature Glen Boyd's Orchestra and runs from 8 pm -midnight on the arena floor. In the parking lot, Lulu's Roadhouse Band will rock the town from 9 pm -1 am. Buses will run separate routes to Kinloss/ Lucknow, Point Clark and Kincardine after the Satur- day and Sunday night dances. Please don't drink and drive! The beer garden will be closed on Saturday and Sun- day nights from 7-9 pm to clean and prep for the dances. On Sunday, Aug. 2, Reun- ion Central opens from 9 am -5 pm. The Interdenomi- national Church Service will Please join us for an Open House Sunday, August 9th, 2015 from 2 - 4 p.m. Sepoy Manor Retirement Home 543 Gough Street Lucknow, On Best Wishes Only! be held at the arena at 11 am and feature speaker Rev. Marian Raynard and guest soloist Susan Ryman, with lunch to follow. Also at 11 am is the outdoor volleyball tournament, which will be held east of the ball diamond. At 1 pm, the beer garden opens and will feature Frank MacLennan. At 2 pm, Rip- ley's Amazing Race will see 10 teams of four run around town (on foot) chasing clues. At 3 pm, Elvis impersona- tor Roy Leblanc will per- form upstairs at the arena. At 4 p.m. the Beer Garden Olympics will test competi- tors' strength and wits. Please note that all sports events on Sunday are timed so people can take part in all three. Pre -register at rip- leyreunion.ca. The ham supper will be held at the arena from 4:30-7 pm. The final showing of 'Railroad to Ripley; is at 7 pm, upstairs at the arena. There will be no shirt-tail parade this year, but people are still encouraged to dress up in their finest for the age of majority dance at the beer garden. It is a free event and features Crazymaker, but regular dance and alcohol purchasing rules apply. The final day of Reunion 2015 will begin bright and early with Reunion Central opening from 9 am -5 pm. The Agricultural Society's will be selling breakfast sandwiches from 10 am to noon at the arena. The tradi- tional bed races in down- town Ripley, start at 1 pm. Pre -registration is required and note the rules on what constitutes a proper 'bed.' At 3 pm, ventriloquist Randy and Friends will bring over 20 pals to this free, all - ages show, upstairs at the arena. The beer garden will also open and feature Left Turn Clyde (3-7 pm) and the Brad James Band from 9 pm -1 am. The Beard Grow- ing Contest will be held at 4 pm in the beer garden, so come and cheer on the men who have spent all of 2015 growing those glorious beards. The Reunion will be capped off with a stunning fireworks show over the ball diamond. Please leave your dogs at home! Be sure to follow along with the Reunion on Face - book, Twitter @Ripley2015 and Instagram @riplereun- ion, and use the hashtags #ripley2015 and #allroads- leadhome when you share your memories on social media. The organizing commit- tee still requires volunteers for its Grounds/Parking crews, so please contact Sharon Martin at smartin@ hurontel.on.ca or 519-395- 4132. This is a great way to give back to the community on the weekend, and is also a good way for high school students to achieve their volunteer hours. Must be 18+. For registration forms, the complete schedule, area accommodations, a list of our amazing sponsors and more, visit www. ripleyreunion. ca. Giving thanks to God for bringing these two together: Ryan and Karla Feenstra and Rod and Joan Crich would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their children Karissa Feenstra to Preston Crich on Aug. 7, 2015 in Hudsonville Michigan. continue to gnOue ^X— in ELk frriveid in Dro,'nu ±. ad, • i„Isorickm tui %woe tC31=•:1"-- IkI.Plarl 1 I T'.r.1'tr CANCEL .H IaT.'ko 4, ierEW.CtOMCII The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Saraya Peterhans July 29, 2009 - 6 years old Alana Mackey July 30, 2004 - 11 years old Ethan Bushell ugust 1, 2010 - 5 years old Jamie Peterhans August 2, 2010 - 5 years old 4 Your child can be a member * S of the Sentinel's birthday club • call 519-528-2822 to register Lucknow Sentinel 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE 4114 Ripley Huron Community School (RHCS). Registration will continue from 6-9:30 pm at Reunion Central. The Ripley Legion will hold its chicken dinner from 4-7 pm, which is a great lead-in to the inaugural per- formance of HAWK Theatre's 'Railroad to Ripley,' a play written by Ripley's Murray Yungblut and featuring loads of local talent. It will be held upstairs at the arena. The age of majority beer garden, located outdoors in the arena parking lot, will also open at 7 pm. The entry fee is $20 and includes the kick-off dance featuring Blackwater Draw. Saturday kicks off with Back to School at RHCS from 9-11 am. Reunion Central also opens at 9 am until 5 pm (closed for parade), and reg- istration is from 9-11:30 am. Don't miss the sports display at Reunion Central. From 10-11 am, the John Borton Kids Show will be held at the ball diamond, leading into the Mammoth Parade, which leaves the Sandy and Marg Pollock farm just east of Ripley (Conc. 8) and runs west on Queen Street to the arena. The Opening Ceremonies will follow the parade at the ball diamond, while the Lions Club will serve its famous beef on a bun at its Fall Fair location from 10 am -4 pm. The Craz-E-Crew Stunt Team BMX Bike Show will begin its first of two high- flying shows behind the Township office at 2 pm, while the Pollock/ MacDonald Reunion (beer garden), Figure Skating Club reunion and banner raising (inside the arena) and the beer gardens (fea- turing Moe'N the Lawn) will all begin at 2 pm. At 3 p.m., the traditional Tug of War will pit men's, ladies and mixed teams against each other behind the ball diamond. Pre -reg- istration is appreciated. At 3:30 pm, the Kids Road Hockey Tournament begins on the tennis court, while the Ripley Wolves Reunion and Alumni Mushball game begins at 4 pm in the beer garden and ball diamond. All current and former players, coaches, manag- ers, executive and volun- teers are invited to this reunion, which runs from 4-7 pm. The Shriners Fish Fry will be held from 4:30-7 pm in the arena. The Seniors Dance will feature Glen Boyd's Orchestra and runs from 8 pm -midnight on the arena floor. In the parking lot, Lulu's Roadhouse Band will rock the town from 9 pm -1 am. Buses will run separate routes to Kinloss/ Lucknow, Point Clark and Kincardine after the Satur- day and Sunday night dances. Please don't drink and drive! The beer garden will be closed on Saturday and Sun- day nights from 7-9 pm to clean and prep for the dances. On Sunday, Aug. 2, Reun- ion Central opens from 9 am -5 pm. The Interdenomi- national Church Service will Please join us for an Open House Sunday, August 9th, 2015 from 2 - 4 p.m. Sepoy Manor Retirement Home 543 Gough Street Lucknow, On Best Wishes Only! be held at the arena at 11 am and feature speaker Rev. Marian Raynard and guest soloist Susan Ryman, with lunch to follow. Also at 11 am is the outdoor volleyball tournament, which will be held east of the ball diamond. At 1 pm, the beer garden opens and will feature Frank MacLennan. At 2 pm, Rip- ley's Amazing Race will see 10 teams of four run around town (on foot) chasing clues. At 3 pm, Elvis impersona- tor Roy Leblanc will per- form upstairs at the arena. At 4 p.m. the Beer Garden Olympics will test competi- tors' strength and wits. Please note that all sports events on Sunday are timed so people can take part in all three. Pre -register at rip- leyreunion.ca. The ham supper will be held at the arena from 4:30-7 pm. The final showing of 'Railroad to Ripley; is at 7 pm, upstairs at the arena. There will be no shirt-tail parade this year, but people are still encouraged to dress up in their finest for the age of majority dance at the beer garden. It is a free event and features Crazymaker, but regular dance and alcohol purchasing rules apply. The final day of Reunion 2015 will begin bright and early with Reunion Central opening from 9 am -5 pm. The Agricultural Society's will be selling breakfast sandwiches from 10 am to noon at the arena. The tradi- tional bed races in down- town Ripley, start at 1 pm. Pre -registration is required and note the rules on what constitutes a proper 'bed.' At 3 pm, ventriloquist Randy and Friends will bring over 20 pals to this free, all - ages show, upstairs at the arena. The beer garden will also open and feature Left Turn Clyde (3-7 pm) and the Brad James Band from 9 pm -1 am. The Beard Grow- ing Contest will be held at 4 pm in the beer garden, so come and cheer on the men who have spent all of 2015 growing those glorious beards. The Reunion will be capped off with a stunning fireworks show over the ball diamond. Please leave your dogs at home! Be sure to follow along with the Reunion on Face - book, Twitter @Ripley2015 and Instagram @riplereun- ion, and use the hashtags #ripley2015 and #allroads- leadhome when you share your memories on social media. The organizing commit- tee still requires volunteers for its Grounds/Parking crews, so please contact Sharon Martin at smartin@ hurontel.on.ca or 519-395- 4132. This is a great way to give back to the community on the weekend, and is also a good way for high school students to achieve their volunteer hours. Must be 18+. For registration forms, the complete schedule, area accommodations, a list of our amazing sponsors and more, visit www. ripleyreunion. ca. Giving thanks to God for bringing these two together: Ryan and Karla Feenstra and Rod and Joan Crich would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their children Karissa Feenstra to Preston Crich on Aug. 7, 2015 in Hudsonville Michigan. continue to gnOue ^X— in ELk frriveid in Dro,'nu ±. ad, • i„Isorickm tui %woe tC31=•:1"-- IkI.Plarl 1 I T'.r.1'tr CANCEL .H IaT.'ko 4, ierEW.CtOMCII