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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-03-01, Page 7Annual Liberal meeting to be held HOLMESVILLE - This year's annual meeting of the Huron Provincial Liberal Riding Association on March 9 will feature Ontario's popular Minister of Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Lyn McLeod, who has an extensive and distinguished background in education. The Goderich Township Hall in Hohnesville is the site of the 1989 gather- ing, with a reception to be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. As well as Mrs. McLeod, the meeting will also feature the election of a new ex- ecutive, and choose 15 delegates to the On- tario Liberal Party's annual meeting in Hamilton on March 31, April 1 and 2. Elected to the Ontario Legislature in the September 10, 1987 election, Mrs. McLeod received her B.A. from the University of Manitoba in 1963, her Honours BA in 1984 and her MA in Psychology in 1986 from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. While at Lakehead, she received the Dean's Medal as the highest ranking graduating student in her Honors B.A. pro- gram and the Chancellor's medal for being Jr. Farmers participate in Winter Games The Jumor Farmers' Association of On- tario's Winter Games were held Saturday, February 11, 1989 in Barrie. The Huron County Junior Farmers were represented by a Ladies' bowling team and mixed curl- ing team and both teams won the right to compete by winning at Zone Level. The ladies' bowling team consisted of Debbie Craig, Blyth, Lynda Feagan, Seaforth, Muriel Taylor, RR 1 Belgrave, Cory Lotz, Seaforth, Linda Axtmann, Wingham and Sandra Regele, RR 1 Dublin. Members of the mixed curling team were Mike Ryan, RR 3 Ailsa Craig, Linda Ax- tmann, Nancy Denham, Seaforth, and Lloyd Drummond, Perth County. Other Winter Game events include mixed broomball, mixed volleyball, men's and ladies' basketball, men's and ladies' double badminton, men's curling, men's and ladies' cross country skiing and men's bowl- ing, The Junior Farmers' Association of On- tario sponsors Provincial Winter Games for the enjoyment and for the spirit of competi- tion for its members. OBITUARIES EARL EVERTON SMITH Earl Everton ,Smith died Thursday, January 26, 1989 at Civic Hospital in North Bay. He was 86. Born in Seaforth, he was the son of the late John Henry Smith and the former Annie Georgina Troyer. He had been in charge of the Pharmacy at the North Bay Civic Hospital, from its opening in 1950, until his retirement in 1972. For three years follow- ing that he worked at the Pharmacy at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Frances Elizabeth Crich; and children, Joanne and husband Don Robinson, Doug and wife Arlene, and Ginny and husband Bill Wood. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his brothers, Cecil and Wilfred, and a sister, Edna. Funeral services were held at the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Fred Sorensen of Laurier Avenue United Church, and Peter Maunsell of the Civic Hospital Pastoral Care, conducting ser- vices. Cremation followed. FRANKLIN PHILLIPS-RILEY Franklin Dean Phillips -Riley of Seaforth, died Wednesday at Children's Hospital, Lon- don. He was three months and 27 -days -old. Surviving are his mother, Linda Phillips, sisters Mae and Tina, and grandparents Gordon and Grace Overholt of Goderich and Bud and Dorothy Phillips of Bothwell. Also surviving are his father, Roger Riley and grandparents, Lloyd and Winnifred Riley of Staffs, and great-grandmother Elizabeth Riley of Hensall. Friends were received at the Whitney- Ribey Funeral Horne in Seaforth and a private family service was held on Friday. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Seaforth Community Hospital building fund. ROBERT DONALD ELLIOTT Robert Donald Elliott died Sunday, February 12, 1989 at the Toronto General ' Hospital. He is survived by his wife, the former Ver- na Agnes McGregor; children Bonnie and Brian, and their spouses Mickey and Pamela. Also surviving are grandchildren Kirstin, Carol, Kimberley and James Robert. The funeral and committal service were held in the chapel of the Jerritt Funeral Home, Yonge Street, Toronto, Interment followed later in Port Hope. JOSEPH CARL HEM NGWAY Joseph Carl Hemingway died Monday, January 23, 1989. He was 78. Born in Grey Township on May 6, 1910 he was the youngest son of Wm. J. Hemingway and Isabelle (Watson) Hemingway. After teaching at SS No. 1 Grey and at Blyth he married Eleanor Knight in 1935. They made their first home in Brussels where Carl taught in the Continuation School for four years. The Hemingways lived in Palmerston, Monkton and Woodstock when Carl was supervisor of Wearever Aluminum Sales for three years. On the death of his mother in 1940, :they came back to care for his ailing father (on Lot 6, Cone. 12, Grey) and re- mained to farm. the top part-time student. As well as being a member of the Lakehead University Board of Governors, Mrs. McLeod was a member of the Lakehead Board of Education for 17 years where she served as chair for seven one- year terms. Mrs. McLeod is married to general prac- titioner Dr. Neil McLeod, and the couple have four daughters. Jack Riddell, who is also Minister of Agriculture and Food in the Peterson Cabinet, represents the Riding at Queen's Park. Tickets for the meeting, at $15 each ($5 for any student), are available from any executive member or municipal chairperson in the county. GRADUATES WEDDINGS THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 1, 1989 — 7A > 1<===>eK===.rtr sem— n sC==x 11 WATCH TRADE -1N Trade-in your old watch SALE �( on a new PULSAR or up to 20% O CARDINAL QUARTZ and receive SEAFORTH JEWELLERS Main Si. RAY ANSTETT 527-0270 J =n��sK trc.�n sc�In�arc i DIRT CHEAP GAYLE 1. HARRISON, daughter of Herb and Hazel Harrison of Seaforth, graduated from Humber College in Toronto with a diploma in Creative Photography. After graduation she worked in Toronto and is now continuing her education at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario. Gayle is a graduate of the Seaforth District High School. While working in the Federation of Agriculture, with Co-operatives, Co- operators Insurance, credit unions and com- modity groups, he instigated the abstainers bonus feature of Co-operators Insurance, all -candidates political meetings, meetings with members of Parliament and worked very hard to establish farmer -owned .livestock processing plants. In an attempt to raise farm standards. in health and income he ran twice as a federal NDP candidate. Mr. Hemingway was instrumental in establishing Singtime on. CKNX, avery popular Sunday program for many years. Carl was a faithful member of Brussels United Church serving as elder for over 40 years, Sunday School teacher. and Superintendent for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Eleanor Knight; four daughters, Ruth and Jim Axtmann of Walton, Marion and Lavern Godkin of Walton, Laurel and Wallace East of Wawa, and Karen and Ron Phillips of Aylmer; and four sons, Dr. Don and Bernice of Manitoba, David and Pat of Bayfield, Ross and Anne of Brussels and Ray and Elaine of Surrey, British Columbia. Also surviving are 29 grandchildren and a sister, Elva Turvey of Grand Bend. Mr. Hemingway was predeceased by two brothers, Oswald and Bertram and two sisters in infancy. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C. Carpentier at Watts Funeral Chapel, Brussels. Pallbearers were grand- sons, Robert Axtmann, Bruce Godkin and Daryl Hemingway, nephew Morris Hem- ingway and neighbors Gerald Miller and Dale Newman. Flower bearers were grand- children, Sharon Godkin, Shauna Hem- ingway, Darren Hemingway and Christopher Phillips. GEORGE HAYS George Donald Hays of Seaforth, died Saturday, February 25, 1989 at the Seaforth Community Hospital. He was 77. Born in Seaforth, he was a son of the late Stanley R. Hays and the former Annie Shane. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a life member of the Seaforth Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was an active member of the St, Thomas Anglican Church and a 50 -year member of the Seaforth Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, the former 'Dorothy Parke and one sister Mary (Mrs. Charles Bumstead) of Owen Sound. Mr. days was predeceased by four brothers, Charles, Gordon, Stanley and Hec- tor, and one sister Bessie McClelland. Friends were received at the Whitney- Ribey Funeral Horne and a service was held Tuesday at St. Thomas Anglican Church. A service was also held by the Royal Canadian Legion. Spring burial will be in Maitland - bank Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Copeland, Bill McLaughlin, Paul Spittal, Mel Melanson, Frank Sills and Gerry Cooper. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Primeau, Don Mallard, Irwin Johnston, John Oldfield, Bruce McLean and Leo Teetero, As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. .BARBARA ELSTON Barbara Elston of Morris Township died suddenly Saturday, February 25, 1989 at the Wingham and District Hospital. She was 31. The former Barbara Fairish, she is sur- vived by her husband, Keith Elston and daughters Emily and Leanne, both at home. Also surviving are parents Grant and Lois Fairish of Lucknow, parents -in-laws, Bill and Isabel Elston of Morris Township, and ister, Janet and husband Livio Versolatto of Dorchester. Friends and family called at the McBurney Funeral Home in Wingham and a funeral service was held Tuesday at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Chureh, Wingham. The Reverend Larry Welch officated. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foun- ation or the Knox Presbyterian Church, luevale. Besides teaching and farming, Mr. Hem- ingway was 10 years secretary -treasurer of Grey Township school boards, seven years secretary -treasurer of Federation of Agriculture and.five and a half years as county fieldman. He was well-known for his whim "Matter of Principle" in the Clinton News -Record, and farm programs on d CM. SCOTT-CROCKER Karla June Scott and David Paul Crocker exchanged wedding vows Saturday, November 19, 1988 in a.candlelight service at Forest United Church. The Reverend Steadman performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott of RR 3 Thedford and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Crocker of Huron Street, Seaforth. Kim Boris, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Karen Kingdon, Kerry Fisher, Konnie Maxfield and Kathy Allen, also sisters of the bride. Flower girl was Krista Boris, niece of the bride. The bride wore a long gown of sheer organza, with high neckline and long fitted sleeves. The yoke was d'ange lace and ruf- fles. The hemline had matching lace with chapel train. She carried a bouquet of long stemmed roses, accented with baby's breath, white ribbon and netting. Her atten- dants wore cocktail length shimrnening red dresses and carried a single white rose with baby's breath, red ribbon and white netting. The flower girl wore a short white gown and carried ,a small bouquet of red roses, with baby's breath, ribbon and netting. Best man was Alex Boris, friend and brother-in-law of the. groom. Don Crocker, brother of the groom, Dave Hulley, friend of the groom, Darren Crocker, brother of the groom and Bob Nash, friend of the groom, were ,ushers. Ringbeai•er was Jimmy Boris, nephew of the bride. Wedding music was provided by organist Joyce Kingdon and soloist Laura McKenzie. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Forest ,Legion. The couple honey- mooned in Las Vegas, and now live 31tm. south of Exeter. Seaforth Lions Club .MARCH is EASTER SEAL MONTH HELP THE. PHYSICALLY DISABLED CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY PLEASE RETURN YOUR DONATION To Campaign Chairman TOM KALE, Box 155, SEAFORTH — SLATS HOUSE BRAND — VENETIAN BLINDS — OVER 65 COLOURS AVAILABLE - - Made to your specifications, but In whole inches only. 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