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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-02-04, Page 18Page 18—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 4, 1987 Memorial game for Steven Taylor to be played Feb. A Memorial Game for Steven Taylor will be played on Sunday afternoon February 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the Ripley Huron Community Centre Complex. It will be a game between the Ripley Midgets vs the Ripley Juveniles with the proceeds to raise money for a trophy in Steven's name. Our thanks to Harold Keelan for bringing this notice to the mail bags at the front door here. Annual agricultural society meeting On Tuesday evening last week, January 27, 1987 at the Ripley Agricultural Society held their annual meeting in the Huron township hall in Ripley. At 7:00 p.m. they sat down to enjoy a pot luck supper prepared by the lady directors. There were 33 in attendance - Jack and Linda Campbell, Cecil and Wilma Sutton, Bob and Judy Thompson, Dan and Sheila MacDonald, Perrin Lowry, Grant Collins, Ron and Diane Brooks, Bill and Bertha Scott, Gordon Patterson, Margery Mac- Donald, Gary and Sharon Courtney, Helen Irwin, Susan van Sickle, Evelyn Elliott, Alice Gamble, -Ruth Farrell, Pat Chatham, Helen van der Glas, Marilyn Johnston, Mike Hunter, George pnd Barb Messenger, Elva Lowry, Bessie Farrell, Leonard and Ida Patterson. After the meal was over and things straightened around,. president Cecil Sutton called the meeting to order. Secretary Sheila MacDonald read the minutes of the last year annual meeting. They were ap- proved and adopted on a motion by Gordon Patterson and Bob Thompson. Then Sheila read the December monthly meeting. It was approved on a motion by Bill Scott and Gary Courtney. Sister visits with Lochalsh women Louise Millar of Palmerston was home on the weekend with' her sister Marion MacLennan, and Rhetta MacLennan who is 'a patient in the Wingham hospital was also home for the weekend. Elizabeth Wilkins of Mount Forest and Kenny Wilkins of Ridgetown were home on the weekend with their parents, Charles and Mayme Wilkins. Jim and Cecil Webster of Waterloo and Atlee Wise of Richfield, Ohio were weekend visitors with Kae Webster. When Atlee arrived Thursday evening, it sure didn't look very promising for snowmobil- ing. But, they were out on Saturday and in places the snowmobiling was not too bad. However, when four to five inches of snow arrived on Saturday, there was no holding them back. On Sunday morning, they found it to be ideal conditions for snowmobiling. So, they are hoping it will stay for a while. Congratulations to Shawn and Laurie Dalton on the. birth of their firstchild, a daughter, Angela Colleen, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. She was born on January, 11, 1987.„The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dalton of Kingsbridge, and Ernie and May Gibson of Point Clark. The great- grandparents are Mrs. Esther Gibson of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Mac Boyd of Kincardine. • Visiting with Finlay and Margie Mac- Donald for a couple. of days were Kathie Robson of Gros Point, Michigan and Mrs. Sadie Blue of Detroit, Michigan. Betty Jones arrived home late Monday evening after a three hour delay in Toron- to. But, other than the storm on Monday, Betty really enjoyed her stay in Peter- borough. And, needless to say, Betty was glad to be home again safe and sound. The Lochalsh community would like to send its deepest sympathy to the family of the late Edna Ross. Mrs. Ross was a former resident of the Lochalsh-Amberley area for a number of years before they moved to Lucknow. Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband Bill Ross, one .daughter Audrey, Mrs. Lou Berry of Toronto, and one son .Doug of Lucknow. Mrs. Ross passed away in the Wingham hospital on Tuesday, January 27. She will be greatly missed by a lot of people'as she did so much sewing for everyone. Visiting recently at the home of Rhetta MacLennan with Rheeta and her daughter Marion were Collin MacLennan of Agin- court, Susan Reeves of Tampa, Florida and Mary Ellen Tippen of Oshawa. Many of the local residents will be glad to hear that Kevin MacKenzie, son of Ross and Jean MacKenzie of • Goderich and formerly of this area, was married in- Cobourg on January 3. Kevin and Kelly went to Mexico on their honeymoon and will be returning to Lucknow where there will be a reception in their honor on February 7. Congratulations Kevin and Kelly. Here is a poem written by Teri Debleich of Gerlaw, Illinois called When God Created Farm Folks. When God created farm folks he was surely at His best He made them something. special To help clothe and feed the rest. To the man He gave wide shoulders Burly hands, a friendly grin - An old and dusty farm cap In places worn quite thin. An optimist in coveralls Determined, strong and true A man whose love of country life Would help to pull him through Next He added intelligence Gentleness and grit He even found a space For the funny -bone to fit Then God took a little rest He was only halfway through He had yet to make the farmer's wife No ordinary gal would do. He started with endurance Stamina and pride For should would be a women To stand at the farmers side He gave a sense of humor Then added warmth, a loving heart Courage, brains, endearing faith - He'd made the perfect start. Then He put the two of them together The farmer and his bride, To work and love the land Forever - side by side: - TIME 13 AT HAND TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR 1986 R.R.S.P. DEADLINE IS THE END OF FEBRUARY WATCH OUR WINDOW FOR TOP DAILY RATES DON and BEV THOMPSON INVESTMENTS LUCKNOW: Bus: 528-2113 Res: 528-3516 Evening Appointments Can Be Arranged V Then treasurer Sheila MacDonald review-__ ed the financial report of the society for 1986. She had typed copies duplicated so everyone had a detailed copy to examine and keep for this year. Sheila was con- gratulated on her fine report. The Home Craft Director for District 10 in the Ontario Agricultural Societies, Bruce and Grey Counties is Bessie Farrell of Kin- cardine and she spoke on having young peo- ple taking part in the fairs. It was nice to have her back home to Ripley Huron fair on this occasion. The next speaker was Leonard Patterson of Harrison, the president for 1986 of the On- tario Agricultural Societies and in this posi- tion he will preside over the upcoming con- vention. Leonard in his move up the ex-, ecutive organization has attended these an- nual meetings for several years here now. He must consider Ripley as his second home fair. He always has a nice talk. This year he mentioned how fairs draw people together. Right in keeping with our motto - "Ripley Huron Fair is the Friendly Fair in the Coun- try on the last Friday and Saturday in September.” 8 Dungannon man • from page 11 know it as the old Stewart house across from the Orange Hall. The United Church Youth Group is holding a soft drink bottle collection this Saturday. Jim and Margaret Errington attended the open house on Sunday at Clinton for Jack Smith who celebrated his 70th birth- day. 'Of his 24 grandchildren, 21 were pre- sent. Jack, Marion and Lloyd formerly liv- 'ed south of the village before moving to Clinton and were members of the Dungan- non Senior Citizens. , Bob Stothers is also celebrating his bir- thday this week. He will be 83 on February 7. Congratulations Bob, and many more. er ° were reports from the Home Crafts part of the show by Judy Thompson, Alice Gamble, Marilyn Johnston, Susan Van Sickle and Carol Blackwell, and Elva Lowry. President Mike Hunter reported that the Ripley Junior Farmers will help on the Saturday afternoon of the fair. Gordon Patterson read the report on the Vegetable class written by Lester Ferguson, and also he read another from Mrs. Bev Fry on the Commercial Milk where there were 15 en- tries. Thanks was expressed to the Pine River Cheese Co-op and to O.M.A.F. Both these features will again appear at the 1987 fair. Bob Thompson said the Calf Clubs - Dairy and Beef - were a big success. Perrin Lowry reported a good horse show - especially that there were 7 four -horse hitches of heavy teams. George Messenger had 45 entries in the Friday night car show and it will go again this year so keep them running. turns 83 Pat Ott and boys Matthew and Andrew of Kitchener visited over the weekend with Irvine and Colleen Eedy. ' .. Congratulations are in order.to Virginia Caesar who passed all six CPS exams she sat for in November and is now a Certified Professional- Secretary. Most people write one or two at a time but passing all six the first time is a real achievement. Virginia was honored by the London Chapter of Professional Secretaries at their January 13 meeting at the Park Lane Hotel. She returned to work on January 19 at Champ.- co in Goderich. Alvin and Cora Sherwood returned from Clearwater, Florida on Sunday evening following a months holiday with her brother Harvey Finnigan. Purple Grove girl." enjoys ski trip Lynn and Serge. Depatie of Milton spent the weekend with Mel and Pearl Weber. Lloyd and Shirley Weber of Komoka spent Sunday with Mel" and Pearl. On Sunday evening Lynn Depatie and Pearl Weber. • from page 14 Angela Collins enjoyed skiing with the Grade 8 class at Talisman on Friday. Remember the Purple Grove Institute meeting to be held at Janet Farrell's on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. visited Ken and Brenda Bridge. • -. Lucknow and area bowling • from page 12 Aloe Vera - 65; Cactus - 65;. Ferns - 47. The high single was bowled by Shani Webb with a 249 while the high triple went, to Barb Tyler with a 623. Games over 200: Barb Tyler - 203; - Shirley allan - 205: Shani Webb -. 249. Church holds 'annual meeting The annual meeting of the Whitechurch Presbyterian Church was held on Satur- day evening in the church Sunday School room. Those named to the Board of Managers were: Chairman Dave Moffat; Secretary - Archie Purdon; and Treasurer - Agnes Gaunt. New managers included, Elroy Laidlaw, Walter Elliott, William Young, . and Wallace Milligan. The number of the roll was 68. Those in charge of Sunday School opera- tions are: Jean Ross - Superintendent; Helen Rintoul - Secretary; Teachers • - Karen Elliott, Kathleen Elliott, Mrs. Ball and Helen Rintoul. The Sunday School classes will resume in April with an enrollment of 19. The Christmas concert was well attended by the community. The meeting closed with the giving of the bank balance. The WMS set their allocation with seven active members with 12 meeting held in homes, except for the Thankoffering. Cards were sent out by the Friendship and Service Committee. Home -baked cookies were . sent out to needy patients at Pinecrest. It was reported that the Ladies Aid had a very active.year in 1986. The meeting closed with the reading of the bank balance. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Glover of Sarnia on the birth of a baby girl at St. Joseph's Hospital in Sarnia last Wednesday. Mrs. Agnes Farrier visited with her son Wayne Farrier last Thursday who has been sent home from hospital to recuperate. The United church "held their annual meeting on Sunday afternoon after the ser- vice. There are 59 on the roll. New elders elected for a six-year term were Elmer Sleightholm and Carmen Whytock. Mrs. Lorne Durnin, .Elmer Sleightholm and Hugh Sinnamon were elected for three- year terms. In the UCW, there were 12 members holding 10 meetings in the year and were able to meet their allocation. The delegate to Presbytery is Dave Gibb with the alter- nate being Mrs. Mildred McClenaghan. The church is also planning to have the Observer, the United Church newspaper, in every homein the community. The anniversary service of the church is set for June 14. Thanks is extended to Mrs. Laidlaw's son and son-in-law for installing two lights in the basement of the church. Words of appreciation were extended to Murray Simpson for work done for the church and also to John and Wilfred Clip- perton for snow removal at the church. Do we have spring weather? It all depends if the groundhog saw his shadow on February 2. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emer-. son last week were Mrs. Agnes Farrier, Mrs. Agnes Gaunt, Mrs. C. Hackett, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McBurney and friend. Last week, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Rintoul were on a cruise of the Caribbean Islands. His mother Mrs. Rintoul and aunt and un- cle Bill Sproule of Mississauga took care of the boys at home. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Bee.croft and Hugh and Glen Sinnamon visited with Mr: and Mrs. Ronald Beecroft.