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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-02-23, Page 11DANCE Saturday, February 26 From 9 - 1 Lucknow Legion Sponsored by The West-Huron Junior Farmers LES PETTER SHOES LUCKNOW LORNE REID PHONE 528-2011 SHOE REPAIR -- SKATE SHARPENING RIPLEY-HURON PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST Legion Hall, Ripley 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1st /1111111111Mh. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1977 THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO PAGE ELEVEN RIPLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL Kairshea No. 1 The second meeting of Kairshea #1 met at ,Lucknow Central Public School on February 18th after classes and started with the pledge. Molly McBride read the minutes which was followed by the roll call, name one or more quilted articles at home and tell whether it is pieced or appliqued or if it is hand or machine stitched. The next meeting is at Mrs. Hughes in Wingham who will tell us of the local area and its historical interests. We talked about quilts, appliqu- ed and pieced and what is used to make them. We proceeded to start our pin cushions by cutting out cardboard' templates or patterns, cutting out the material and sewing together the pieces by hand after being shown the method. We are to learn to knit and crochet if we already .do not know how and to bring the materials needed for the projects to be used in this newly learned craft. These supplies could be brought next week or to the third meeting. The meeting was ended by the 4-H motto. The next meeting is Friday, the 25th of this month, weather permitting. Whitechurch 4.-H WHITECHURCH NEWS Whitechurch 4-H Club held meeting two 'at the home of Mrs. Archie Purdon on Monday, Febru- ary 14 at 7 p.m. The president Kathy Purdon opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. The roll call was answered by 8 girls present naming one or„ more quilted articles in a home and describing it. Lorie Purdon read the 'minutes. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Elliott on February 21 at.7 p.m. and everyone is to have a club name. A A. demonstration was given by the leaders Mrs. Purdon and Mrs. Elliott of crocheted articles, quilted and knitted. Items displayed were doll clothes, scarf, hats, blanket,. slippers, tablecloth, handbag, place mats. Mrs. Purdon discussed "What is quilting?" and suggested articles, for quilting, color and design and price of fabric. Mrs. Elliott talked about choos- ing notions and helped the girls do quilting. As a group they began work on quilted samples. The meeting closed with every- one repeating the 4-H creed. Sylke Becker Heads 4H Club Dungannon I 4-H club held the first meeting on the project, "Clothes for Leisure" at the home of the leader, Mrs. Jean. Errington on Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. The roll call, Why do you belong to 4-H? was answered by 13 members. The officers were elected as follows: Sylke Becker, president; Irene Martin, vice president. The position of secret- ary-press reporter rotates each week with Lila Stewart taking it first. After the members' pamphlets were distributed discussion took place on choosing the pattern and fabric of clothes for leisure. The leaders demonstrated how to take bust, waist, and hip measurements so the correct pattern size would be found. Using sample patterns each member picked out a sample fabric suitable for making the pattern. Members are to bring their patterns and material to the next meeting, which will Be held at the home of Mrs. Marie Stewart on Tuesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. Happy Gals The second meeting' of the Clover Valley 4-H club was held at the home of Annette Elphick on February 15th and opened with the National 4-H Creed. Barbara Carter read the minutes of the last meeting. We discussed our happiness. Each member took turns in reading about quilting. Both leaders talked about Sample Quilt- ing Technique. We then cut out our pin cushion but didn't 'get it quite finished so we are to have it done for the next meeting. After the meeting we had a delicious lunch of hot chocolate,- cookies and brownies. Holyrood 4-H The second meeting of the Holyrood 4-H Club was held on February 19 at, the home of Mrs. Nancy Murray. The meeting opened with the reading of the Creed, and taking attendance. There was a section in the club's book about quilting which the girls read and discussed. Some stayed late to finish their pin cushions. Next meeting will be Saturday, February 26. Eight Enthusiasts.. We opened the third meeting by repeating the 4-H pledge. There were 8 girls and 2 leaders present. All then answered the roll call. Joanne Ritchie read the minutes of the last weeks meeting. Business: We are gOing to have green covers with white letters. Our names are going to be "Eight Enthusiasts". We are to remem- ber our $1.00 for next week. Home Assignment: We are to name some things we would like to do in our leisure time and tell about them. Read pamphlets related to our new leisure-time activity and work on our projects for next meeting. We closed the meeting by repeating the 4-H Creed. WHITECHURCH' Word was received here on Monday that Mrs. John Falconer, who resided with her son Joe Falconer and Mrs. Falconer of Tiverton, had. passed away. The funeral , will be held at Good's Funeral Home, Waterloo, on Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Falconer and her husband farmed on the 2nd concession of Culross for a few years. Her brother-in-law, William Falconer, passed away January 30 at Barrie. This community extends sympathy to the many relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reid of Blyth were Thursday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Oberholtzer, Jeffery and Julie of Waterloo and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell of Listowel. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Robinson and Mark of East Wawanosh, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Rintoul, Steven and Scott, of West Wawanosh and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cardiff of Brussels. ST. HELENS Eleven 'machines turned up for the Friday night trail ride of St. Helens Snomobile Club. The trail ride was to the east of the club house taking the snowmobilers through the Kinahan farm, around the lake and up through Aitchisons place. Upon returning to the club hbuse, a hot lunch of beans and weiners was served to the riders. The next trail ride is March 4. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller and Trevor of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Holmes of Lucan, Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery of Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas MacDonald and family of Ashfield. George Humphrey and Robert Lyons attended the. "Good Roads Convention" at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Errington and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Irvin, escorted "Miss Lucknow", Janice Stanley to a convention'in Toronto for the Beauty Queens at the Royal York Hotel. The convention was from Tuesday to Thursday and was the annual gathering of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societ- ies. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Errington were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Patterson and David of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs-. Barry Young of Clinton. Mrs. Ross Errington and Mrs. Jim Aitchison are attending a 4-H training school, for sewing classes rn Wingham. BASKETBALL On Thursday, February 10 the Girls' and Boys' Basketball teams travelled to Wiarton. The girls played a close game which ended with a score of 42-37 for Wiarton. The boys lost their game 76-22. PHOTOGRAPHER On February 10, the photograph- er was here and took pictures for the year book. The pictures were supposed to be taken in January but due to weather conditions the appointment was postponed. SADIE HAWKIN'S The Sadie Hawkin's dance will be on Friday, February 18. Mr. Production, a disc jockey, will be supplying the music: PAINTING Lettering, stripes and arrows on the walls make finding the gyin and the office easier for visitors to the school, thanks to the painting being done. NEW SEMESTER Our second semester started on Tuesday, February' 8 after the last day's exams were finally written. TEACHER OF THE WEEK This week we are having you meet Mrs. Isobel Martyn. Mrs. Martyn was born in Ashfield Township and 'educated at Ripley Continuation School and Stratford Normal School. She previously taught at Laurier, Hemlock City PURPLE GROVE . Mr. and Mrs. Francis Boyle entertained ten couples on Sunday evening. The group had a pot luck supper and discussed forming an inter denominational couples club in the neighbourhood. Guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell and Teresa were Mr. and Mrs. Don McCosh of Ripley and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Elliott of Kincardine. Sympathy of the folks in this community is extended to Mrs. Gordon Bridge and family. Misses Heather and Corinne Boyle spent the weekend at Niagara Falls where they enjoyed the Junior Farmers Provincial Games. Miss Kelly MacGillivray of Goderich was guest of honour at a birthday party held at the home of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Burt- on Collins on Sunday.. Dinner guests were Kelly's mom 'and dad, Ed and Sandra MacGillivray, Mr. and Mrs. David Lochhead of Kincardine, Mr. and Mrs. Wib Emmerton, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Arnold of Bervie, Ken and Rick MacGillivray and friend Debbie. It was Kelly's second birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dore and Frankie were dinner guests of Misses Cathy and Vicki Dore at the Knotty Pine Inn on Saturday. Some 'from here attended the science fair in Ripley on Thursday and Holyrood. She is a widow with two sons and four grandchildren. Mrs. Martyn dislikes, winter driv- ing and therefore lives in Ripley. She has taught in Ripley since,1961 and is homeroom teacher for grade eight. She also teaches histroy and geography for grades 7 and 8. Mrs. Martyn is a very experienced teacher and everyone appreciates being taught by her. B .1. A . CURLING On Friday, Februify 11, teams from Kincardine, Wiarton and Ripley competed in BIA curling. Wiarton and Ripley's teams played first. Ripley boys were 'defeated 5-1 but the Ripley girls managed to pull off their first win with a score of 10-4. Ripley girls then went on to play against Kincardine. Both teams played a very close game and the final end determined the winner. Kincardine was able to slip past Ripley and won the BIA championship with a score of 6-5. Wiarton boys 'captured the boys' championship. All the teams played well and had a lot of fun. Thanks goes to the ladies of the curling club for the delicious dinner. KINCARDINE VS RIPLEY On February 11, Kincardine girls travelled over to Ripley to play basketball. Ripley moved ahead in the first half and managed to hold the lead throughout the game. The final-score was 60-20. Keep up the good work girls!!! RIPLEY HURON CENTRAL REPORTERS: Sheila Osborne and Lori Roberts. KINDERGARTEN The Kindergarten classes had their Valentine parties on Monday, February 14. Everyone enjoyed giving and receiving Valentine cards. Treats were shared around for a special party lunch. Robbie Wood is away holidaying in Florida with his family. Having birthdays this month are Shane Middelkamp, Kevin Os- 'borne, and John Kelly. GRADE 1 AND 2 We welcome Debbie Teather to .our class. Debbie comes to Ripley from Elora. This week we viewed an interest- ing film on "Bus Safety". It pointed out how important it is for , everyone to obey the safety rules. evening. Cathy and Vicki Dore visited with 'their parents on Sunday. 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