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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-07-05, Page 7ST, JAMES SGRADS The rade 8 graduatingcl ss m e Members from St, James Separate School were (left to right): Front Row - Teacher Patrick Shaughnessy, Karen Dale, Martin Bedard, Judy Anatett, James; Groothuis, and Rosie. Van Dyk, Middle Row - Rob. Dore; Caroline Willems, Debbie Costello,, Lynda. Van Miltenburg, Mary Anne DeJong, Melissa Segeren, and Rob e u .u' n 4. e De..ls � $ Oud; Back: Row _David Huard, Jackie' Nob l, P ► Anne Marie McQuaid, and John .Fleming. • (Expositor PhotG) Craft: .columw, Worn HOOKED WALLHANGING-=Mrs. Harvey Dolmage uses this 'rug, depleting an old . horse and buggy as a wall -hanging in her Seaforth home. Rug -hooking has been a lifetime hobby, of hers. .r. ■+. r r� r► tlfY1 tom. r ii' i' BY JANE ALLAN Worn-out sweaters and hole -filled' socks that would end up in the rag bag in. most '`households can, be ,turned into a beautiful, sturdy rug in the:hands of a creative person with, a hook and a piece of burlap, . 'Since she was a teenager with nothing to do .over the tong winter months, Mrs: Harvey. Dolmage of 32 Main St. N. has„. been hooking rugs. In those days there were, always —wool- ens” which couldbe cut into the thin strips that are necessary for her craft. Now Mrs. Dolmage uses strips of her grandchildren's old Sweaters and leotards to hook through fibres in the burlap, making little loops on. top which form:the rug surface. A cut up potato sack or purchased piece. of burlap with a design already stamped on itis secured in a frame to form the backing for the rug. Mrs. Dolmage's grandfather made a hook for her out of a fork ,with a wh. ittted: handle but hooks can be purchased 'tn craft shops, The fabric consists of any wool rags or worn clothing that the art -1St wants used up, - 1f the rightcolours are not available the material can be dyed but Mrs. Dolmage creates an interesting .effect by simply using different shades of the sante eolour without dyeing. The finished products make durable and colourful • scatter rugs, and are also effective as :wall hangings., Six of . Mrs. Dolmage's rugs were given to, her grand- children as Christmas gifts. It.. takes Mrs. Dolmage two 4sin'ters:to • hook a large rug in her spare tinier She uses burlap patterns she has saved op over the years.She says they are hard to find now, although patterns may be available in the Zurich .area, Mrs. Dolmage mentioned that the hooking kits with yarn in pre-cut lengths that can'be purchasediin platiycraft stores are very expensive compared to her method: IClbarc an , ►tE, rs BY111001 L TNRNBUL Seweral of the re sidelts attended the Wintario Prov» inciat lottery draw for Senior Citizens at the .arena. Mem- bers of the Lions Club, kindly drove 'us to the arena where we were comfortably seated to watch the show. The arena was well filled vrith Seniors:':frorn here; front the Manor and many local citizens. of town and district. It was interesting to see this show which is often Shown on T.V. Here : we saw ' the choosing of tate numbers live,, which is quite a complicated, process. Some of our group won "a bonus door prize of a Every week more .ands more people discover what mighty jobs are" ac- complished by low cost. Huron Expositor Want Ads, Dial 527:0240, • 1N Ht ON EXPOSITOR JULY $ book of tickets but pope of us; were in the :money. Prod Dai` s of f=ront Page Chat- lenge and Barbara Jessom were Ao-M.C.'s for the pro- gram, As I was seated in the front row, one of the gentlemen whom 1 presumed was a member of the staff spoke, to me, ;He iturned out to be from Montreal Trust, a native •of. Aberdeen. Sept iand. He there officially that the numbers used were determined fairly and according to. rules.. A'Safety Trusty' members of the end,' fence were encouraged .to push the hutton which Set the action in motion. When the bailss containing the, numbers fated in their containers and were shot into the path which carried them to the bucket from which they were p y 050 S#� Jamesgrac. wins awards • Grade 8 students of St. James Separate School were graduated. June 27, with students being presented. with various honors,. The. Catholic Women's League, under Christian and. Family Life Convenor Mrs.. Dan O'Rourke, presented the graduates with, medals to. mark their achievement. The ladies also prepared the luncheon for the :students and their parents and. grand- parents. The exercises were held after mass and thanksgiving, with Si:.ter Isadore Coyne as guest. Speaker. Leo Hagan, past Grand Knight, of the Father Stephen Eckert Council, of. the Knights of Columbus of Seaforth and District, EXPOSITOR WANT - ADS Phone, 527-0244 Feeble Argument You can pay a lot less for radial tires nese days. But in the::end yo�u'II pay much mare if tF�crt bargain tire; decides to go at' the 'wrong: marnent Get smart rand puf I.Il,I.IiIC..111 between you and the. road = they make a good argument Author:zed•Michelin dealer and Guaranteed Muffler Shoppe Haugh Tire & Muffler Supply Ltd. HOURS OPEN Highway 4 South of Clinton. 8:30-8:303 6 days a week 482-3752 . 482-9796 CLOSED presented. the Scholarship. Awards to the top male and female students, as chosen by the principal.. Rosie Van Ayk. and Rob Core received thisyear's awards, which are presented annually :by the Knights of Columbus of Seaforth and District to the two students chosen in each of the nine. schools in its area.. _r *ken by twoof the; staff and placed on the board in_ full view. These were the lucky numbers. We recorded each Anasheet of paper providedided along with a pencil, We were able to compare them to our tickets which we had at hand, After this show we were served what I called 'High Tea compliments of Win, tario Members of the Lions Club assisted with the ser- ving. A social time was enjoyed as Seniors visited with friends from near and far. Our faithful Lion's were on hand to bring us home. We came • home, a little tired, but happy to he included ft#k,'this. novel event. 'Our thanks to all who lie it Visible, While away, f had 4. till from ,Clare Westcott, execuuve'.directer, Dttifie':of the Premier of Ontario. He called the next morning for a half hour visit, He is, an ex -;pupil of :mine at. S.P.S. He never forgets. He appeared OR Abe evening program, as a ;native of Seaforth Some of the residents. Were taken to Vanastra Recre- ational Centre, Friday for ;a swim in their heated .goon Residents, Gladys Brigbtrallfi .. and M. Turnbull joined, Gladys Thompson and Mrs. Leone Rowatt in an enjoyable game of bridge. Gladys' Thompson and M. Turnbull ,had high score. Thanks to Gladys and Leone for joining us. .Your' corning; made a foursome possible,; I was delighted Sunday when Lillian Kersiaicecalled With the J.A.•Stewarts. Through illness. Lillian 'has been confined for a lengthy period. It was good to.see her about again looking so well. 1attended the last Hoot-. ' culture Society regular meet- ing when pictures were shown, of the "International Peace Gardens" at the, bor- der between Manitoba and North Dakota. The autumn colours were unusually inter- esting in this location which showed the spirit of good will enjoyed between Canada and the United States. of Amer- ica.. An example no doubt envied by some other coun- tries, FOr work Or pia x those rugae 4' wheel dr *units. will et the ;oh i • done' with "edse� 1979GMC4x4 Featuring both 4 x 4 traction and dual wheels, this unitwould bean excellent -choice for trailer towing. Added features include ude a 350V8 4bblenginetransmission,4 s eed dual exhaust system, auxillidry fuel tank. Comper, mirrors, step bumper, tow hooks and 7.50 x 16 lugtires: To: compliment thisheavy 'duty unit, you get tinted glass sliding rear window, AM radio; gauges, Sierra Grande equipment and More. • A scarce commodity, so don't delay. 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