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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-07-06, Page 3Wednesday, July 6, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 3 Lucknow Kinettes name Lisa Dave Farrish says he's 'humbled' by Lucknow tribute Rivett as Kinette of the Year Joanne McDonagh Lucknow Kinettes Lisa Rivett was nominated Lucknow Kinette of the Year for the second year in a row. Rivett continues to serve as the club's very efficient treasurer, and helps to chair or work at many projects. The Lucknow Kinette club's membership has grown to 23 members. Projects such as the Christ- mas Vendor night, the Easter Egg Hunt,the Cystic Fibrosis/ Community Betterment toll, helping at the tractor pull and Strawberryfest are some of the events that have allowed the club to contribute to a num- ber of worthwhile causes. Once again, the Kinettes Submitted Kinette of the Year, Lisa Rivett (right) is shown receiving the Kinette of the Year plaque from past president Maureen Matchett. are organizing the Lucknow Fall Fair parade. Community support for all events is very much appreci- ated. New members are welcome. Purple Grove News in detail and at length Janet Rhody Purple Grove News This past week was a pretty busy one for Purple Grove area with lots of visit- ing and family reunions. Joyce and John Elliot attended the Stanley family reunion (started in 1946). It was at Ashfield Park with over 140 present. Guests with Joyce and John were: Lea and David French and children from Lakefield ON, Steve and Jan- ice Elliot from Blind River, and Brad and Pam Tollefson from Picayune Mississippi Joyce and Jon were proud to attend Andre Breckers Grade 8 graduation at F.E. Madill on Tuesday, June 28. Family members attended June Elliot's 93rd birthday held at Joyce and Johns. Also visiting this seek were Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Stanford from Calgary and Peter and Rosalind Dobson. Visiting with Shirley and Doug MacDonald from Collingwood this week were Helen Jameison and Chris- tine Starrett. Shirley and Doug attended the MacDon- ald family reunion at Lions Park, Point Clark. There were 99 people present. David Rhody was home from Wakefield, Quebec and visited with many family members this past week. On the weekend Marianne Rhody was home with her kids Skylar and Oliver visit- ing with Janet and Wayne Rhody and family. Wayne and Janet Rhody were pleased to have met the first great grandson Silas Alvi (7 weeks old) when he was home this past weekend with Jake Alvi and Dahnis Root from Oshawa. Sympathy to the family of Myra, Meagan, Mark and Mya Pollock on the death of Ron Pollock. Our sympathy too as well to Dorothea MacLeod and family on the death of her daughter Betty. It was good to see so many folks at the 90th birthday party for Margaret Small on Saturday. Family and community members gathered on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Patricia Murray. She is one of the daughters > of Karen and Grant Murray. Thanks to the fellows who installed the new door at the Community Centre, and to the ones that keep the lawn and yard looking so good. A great crowd enjoyed the Ham supper put on by St. Andrews United Church of Ripley on Sunday. Congratulations again to Tyler Becker son of Teresa and David Becker, grandson of John and Joyce Farrell and great grandson of June Elliott who won all his events in the Avon Maitland District Track and Field Day held recently. That is a huge accomplishment. John and Joyce Farrell attended the graduation of their grandson Andrew Becker also great grand- son of June Ellliott and par- ents David and Teresa Becker from FE Madill' in Wingham. Morley and Deanna Scott helped celebrate the 80th birthday of Art Helm in Kin- cardine last Saturday and a family gathering in Grand Bend on Sunday. Visiting this week with DeannaScott andMorley were Jim and Erla Breen from Holland Landing. Carman and Cheryl Bridge visited with Voila Bridge at RVilla in Ripley and while there attended the 98th birthday party being held for Alita Aiken, after- wards visiting with Dennis and Donna Bridge, and other friends and family there celebrating with Alita. Kyle, Holly and Gavin Bridge enjoyed spending time at the farm with Car- man, Cheryl and even Becca and Everett Farrell spent a fun afternoon with Kyle, Holly and Gavin in the back- yard with the slide, pool and toys. Darryl Coote Coote Reporter As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. For assistant coach of the NHL Colorado Avalanche Dave Farrish, that village was Lucknow. "It was always instru- mental for me to get my start in hockey and prepar- ing me for my future, which worked out to be pretty good," Farrish said over the phone last week. "So I am thankful for all those peo- ple who donated their time coaching and [offering] rides and all those sorts of things. And as the old say- ing goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and in my case I can see that being exactly like that." In recognition of the role the town played in his devel- opment, when the veteran coach and retired NHL defenceman won the 2007 Stanley Cup with the Ana- heim Ducks, he brought it to Lucknow. He told The Sentinel that after he had won the most coveted trophy in all of hockey, he didn't consider taking it anywhere else. "It was the first thing that came to my mind, and I have deep roots there from my origins and I think without that beginning I may not of had that success," he said. "I think that was a big factor for me, and it never crossed my mind to bring it any where else." That day in 2007 when he brought the Cup to Lucknow, the town was converted into a festival and people from all over came to see the cherished hardware. That was one reason he brought it to his hometown is because small communities often don't get the cup parade, and he felt it would be a good lesson to show chil- dren that if they follow their dreams, they can come true. "I think it was a big day, and I think everybody who went there will remember that day for the rest of their PARK MANE , s CC)L)tl 1Cl : Sag S24 1,81 a FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... www,rnawielinks ca dmi1 1 -8O -2e5 -343f life because that's one of because that's one of the reasons why I did bring it there is because a lot of the time the small commu- nities don't get that oppor- tunity to see and touch and take their pictures with the Stanley Cup. And I hope that'll have some lasting memories for a lot of kids, a lot of boys and girls to maybe fulfill a dream of their own one day. I think that's the reason it was monumental for them," he said. In recognition of his accomplishments, Luc - know will be hosting a day in Farrish's honour that will see parts of the local arena where he learned to play hockey dedicated in his name. On July 9, 2016, the Dave Farrish Foyer will be unveiled at the Lucknow and District Sports Complex. There will also be a silent auction with all proceeds going towards Lucknow minor hockey, as well as a beef dinner at the local Legion hall and other activities. When he was approached with the idea of this day and room dedi- cation, he said he was hum- bled, especially since another section of the arena has been christened after another local hockey legend, Paul Henderson. "I was very humbled, especially when you're inIMI=E:MnM IF AlirkaPirrioxivi ihiViltri 4. 1' 077401,endker MakeWWI Ovigro per, wing, f'.?a".rw,,Jnij o:neitWinr' Mgr adrLamb k g klitgffirt SI, COCIEFIrli 5Z4.25Li AW439553 •.G from the same hometown from the hometown as Paul Henderson," he said, adding he is privi- leged to have "a very small place next to him in what's he accomplished for the whole country and the whole hockey world." "[I'm] very humbled and very appreciative that they would even think about doing that," he said. What he hopes is the day will further show local youth that even though they are from a small town, they can achieve great things. He said for him, Hender- son, who is known for his game -winning goals during the '72 Summit Series against the USSR, filled that role, and Farrish hopes he might be able to inspire oth- ers similarly. "I know Paul Henderson was a big factor for me growing up ... I was very proud of the fact that he was from Lucknow and hopefully some other peo- ple will feel same way about me joining him," he said. Though Farrish doesn't often get the chance to visit Lucknow, it's a place that means a lot to him, he said, and on July 9 his family will be coming up for the day and he is looking forward to catching up with old friends. "It's going to be a lot of fun," he said. The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Ethan Gerry Guichelaar July 6, 2007 9 years old Shawn Courtney July 9, 2009 7 years old Faith Conley-Massena July 12, 2007 9 years old Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club call 519-528-2822 to register _ Ilicknow SentinoE 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822