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On Friday and Saturday before daylight a little less than half an, inch fell both times. Enough to overcome the frost damage of the previous week and get the gardens and crops green again. * * *' * * On Monday evening of last week, both the local Hoificulturar Sociely and the Agricultural Society held meetings close together. The Horticultural Society had a special 50th anniversary meeting in the Huron Township Hall and the Agricultural Society had their regular June meeting in the Ripley District High School. In charge of the meetings were the presidents Mrs. Marj MacLean of Lochalsh and Jack Farrell of the 12th concession of Huron Township. At this time of writing it is a beautiful Sunday morning outside. The sky is clear and sunny while the air is fresh. And the sound of the church bells chiming can be heard across the village.' * * * *. * Sympathy of the folks in this district goes to the members of the Quinn family, including Mrs. Wes Smith (Margaret) on the 15th south of Ripley and Mrs. Ross Cayley of the Holyrood area, and well known Kincardine florist Harold Quinn, on the passing of their mother this past weekend. The funeral was held at the Ross MacLennan Funeral Home in Kincardine. As well as the several sons and daughters, thirty grandchildren are among those surviving. On Thursday evening (to night) Michael Tout of Kincardine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tout, gives the valedictory address at the graduation exercises at the W. E. Thompson school there. Michael, who was first in the class of 34, received 31 votes to be valedictor- ian. Michael often visits in Ripley and people here congratulate him on this honour. His mother is the former Nancy McLean of Ripley and so he visits frequently with his aunt, Mrs. Joan McIntyre and grandmother Mrs. Neva McLean, also with his great grandmother Mrs. Jenny (George Sr.) McLean and Mr. and Mrs. George McLean, all in Ripley. All these family members in Ripley, along with Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald (Ruthe Anne McLean) of Kitchener, are proud of his success on this occasion. * * * * * * Frank Gulycz, super at the construction of the new Royal Bank building, visited his home in Toronto on the weekend. Tending . the water sprinkler on the freshly sodded lawn at the building were bank manager Jene Seller on Saturday and village foreman Don Peterbaugh on Sunday, in his absence. * * * * * * Congratulations go to MacLean Bell, formerly of Ripley, and brother of Mrs. Marion Emerson of Purple Grove and Mrs. Ross Shiells of Lucknow, on his new appoint- ment in the Bank of Nova Scotia in the Maritimes. MacLean, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bell, is a graduate of the Ripley Schools and was one of the bank's youngest manageis at the time of his first appointment. Working after hours some years ago at the old Sunoco garage for the late Kenny MacKay, he suffered painful, burns when his clothing, with spots of spilled gasoline, became ignited as he warmed himself by the stove. Buick thinking on the part of mechanic Roy McGuire, in using the overcoat of "Long" Allan McLay, extingriished the flames as MacLean ran out into the street, a human torch. Perhaps ,some read- ers will recall the incident. • *„. Cutting some of tall grass places. in Ripley during the past two weeks were John Smith and Don Peter- baugh. As village foreman Donnie looks after Gore Park and the sides of the streets while Johnny does the back lawns at the schools, lots and ball park. * * * At the June meeting of the Ripley Agricultural Society held last week were Mrs. Sheila MacDonald, Mrs. Janet Farrell, Mrs. Nina Wyld, Mrs. Gladys Arnold, Don Wyld, Morley Scott, Dan A. MacDonald, Hugh Mason, Bob Rutledge, Bob Osborne, president Jack Farrell and secret- ary Ab Wylds. Permission was given to Doug Coultes to use the society's snow fence in .the outfield of the ball diamond. Sheila and Janet gave reports on the District meeting held earlier in June at Tara. The society, owners of the seats at the park, plan to build two more wooden bleachers. Nina presented her plans for the saddle horse show, now in its third year at the fair and a definite added attraction. A place for the display of • the fall fair trophies was discussed. Next meeting is on the second Monday evening next month, July 11th. • Well, it is around to the summer season of the year again and that means the field crop competitions throughout rural Ontario. These are sponsored by the local agricult- ural societies and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Toronto. Last week Norman Schmidt of Walkerton judged the fields in the hay and pasture management in the Ripley area. The results of the hay competition are in order of standing: Hugh Mason first with 88 followed by Dennis and Carmen Bridge, John C. MacDonald, Wes Smith, Morley Scott, Jim Need- ham, Jack Farrell, John Gamble, Blake Lotton, Walter Forster, Lester Ferguson, Gordon Patter- son, Ralph Grubb and Keith Vander Hoeck and in the pasture management, first was Jim Needham with 93 points, followed by John C. MacDonald, John Gamble, Francis Boyle, Donald MacKay, Wally Pollock, Morley Scott, Jack Farrell, Lester Fergus- on, Gordon Patterson, Hugh Mas- on, Walter Forster, Keith Vander Hoek and Wes Smith. * * * * * * It is nice to see farmers getting supplies and grain grinding done again at the Ripley Chopping Mill. It is now operated as the .Stanley Feed and Supply outlet and in charge of the business is Ian Clarke, R. R. 5 Lucknow, who lives on the second concession of Kinloss Township and is assisted by Alex Macintosh of Lucknow. * * * * * Back, home from hospital in London is George Emerson off Purple Grove. Area folks are glad to see George out and around again. Attending the wedding of Miss Helen MacDonald, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. MacDonald of Roseville, Michigan to Mr. David Carlson were Miss Sadie Johnston, Lucknow; Mrs. Gladys Cameron, Kincardine; Mrs. Gladys Huston, Miss Florence MacDonald and Mr. and ', Mrs. John C. MacDonald, Ripley. They were guests, of Mrs. Cassie Price and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Staeb. Also attending their sister's wedding were Mr. and Mrs. David MacDonald of Coiling- wood -and Mr. Cr-ordon-MatDonald of California. Chester Hackett Heads Reunion The 42nd Harrison Reunion was held at Clinton Conservation Area on Saturday afternoon, June 11th with 59 in attendance. All enjoyed a good visit in the sunshine and renewed acquaintances while the younger generation played. The sports committee, Lorne, Hazel, Jamie' and Greg Hackett, conducted the following races and relays. 5 years and under - Stanley M trie, Sherie Oesch; 6 - 8 years - Beverley Harrison, Scott Hackett; 9' - 11. years - Alan Hunt, Brenda Hackett; 12 - 13 years - Brian Hackett, Brenda Foster; single ladies - Teresa Foster, Joanne Collins; single men - Jamie Hackett, Greg Hackett; married ladies - Barbara Oesch, Dorothy Airdrie; married men - Arthur Airdrie, Jim Collins; ladies kick the shoe - Dorothy Airdrie, Teresa Foster; men kick the shoe - Greg Hackett, Leroy Harrison.; girls three legged race - Barbara Oesch and Bernice Willert, Dorothy Airdrie arid Joanne Collins; boys LOWER INTEREST RATES NOW AVAILABLE ON 1st and 2nd Mortgages ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO ON RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND FARM PROPERTIES Interim Financing For New Construction and Land Development FOR REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR AREA PHONE • SAFEWAY INVESTMENTS & CONSULTANTS LIMITED Head Office, 56 Weber Street, East Kitchener, [519] 744-6535 Branch Office: 705 Goderich Street, Port Elgin, [519] 832-2044 Branch Office: 504 Tenth Street, Hanover, [519] 364-3121 "Evenings Call Tara 934-2973 or 934-2431" WE BUY EXISTING MORTGAGES FOR INSTANT CASH three legged race - Jamie and Greg Hackett, Ian Hackett and George Collins; girls wheelbarrow race - Dorothy Airdire and Joanne Col- lins, Beverly Harrison and Teresa Foster; boys wheelbarrow race - George Collins and Ian Hackett, Alan Hunt and Scott Hackett." Two relays, dropping the clothes pin in milk bottle and who can break the balloon, provided a good laugh for all. Harold Willert guessed the correct number of jelly beans in the jar (172). Ruth Harrison had the most change in her pocket or purse, in the over 55 age group. A smorgasbord supper was enjoyed by everyone and arranged by the directors Bryan and Linda Hodgert, assisted by Gordon and Brenda MacLean and Bill and Lois Hodgert. The president, Chzster Hackett, welcomed everyone and asked fora moment silence in memory of those who had passed away the past year. The minutes were read by Bell Hackett and declared correct by Herb Taylor and Bud Hunt. Leroy Harrison made a motion and seconded by Elizabeth Foster that the picnic be held in Clinton on the 2nd Saturday in June in 1978. The sports committee presented gifts to the following: youngest child, Malcolm Hackett; oldest person, Floss Williamson; farthest away, Floss Williamson of Van- couver. The 2 cans of ham in the draw were won by Phyllis Harrison and Diane Collins. The committee for 1978 was accepted by Annie Harrison and Herb Taylor. President; Jim Aikenhead; secretary treasurer, Eunice Aikenhead;. directors, Har- old and Joyce Willed, Roy and Barb Oesch; sports, Art and Dorothy Airdrie, Bruce and Marie Collins. Floss (Harrison) Williamson brought greetings from B.C. and told that' she would be in Ontario for 4 months. A good day was then brought to a close.