The Citizen, 1996-05-29, Page 6
The news from
elgrave
Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188
Grade 8s take Quebec trip
will be barbecuing at Brian's Valu-
Mart from 10 - 2:30 p.m. As well
as the barbecue, pop, chips, coffee,
candy floss and popcorn will also
be available. Brian will be
supplying everything so all they
need now is everyone's support.
On May 21, 22, 23 and 24 the
Grade 8 class spent four exciting
and educational days touring
historical Quebec. They visited the
Plains of Abraham, the Citadel,
Mudde de Fort, enjoyed an
excellent supper at Le Bonaparte
with entertainment and a traditional
french lunch at a sugar shack. The
best was the MV Louis Jolliet
cruise and dance on the St.
Lawrence River. This trip was an
unforgettable experience and each
student deserves praise for their
manners and excellent discipline.
They made everyone proud.
Chaperones truly enjoyed being a
Also on Saturdays June 1 and 8 part of this wonderful trip to
the Grade 6/7 students and parents Quebec.
Local players go 3-on-3
The Grade 8 class at East
Wawanosh Public School is
enjoying a class trip in Quebec.
The F.E. Madill Students Council
will be acquainting students and
parents with the extra curricular
activities available. This takes
place on Thursday, May 30 at 7:15
at the F. E. Madill Secondary
School. The track and field meet
will be held Friday, May 31. If the
long range forecast indicates
unsuitable conditions, it may be
held on Thursday, May 30.
The Grade 6/7 class at East
Wawanosh Public School will be
doing a car wash on Saturday,
June 1 at East Wawanosh Public
School from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Anybody wishing their vehicle
washed should just go to the
school. There is no set price, just a
donation.
* Wednesday, June 5
at 7:30 p.m.
* at MVCA, Wroxeter
* an informative and fun
evening
Call to reserve your place
Linda Henhoeffer
1-800-667-3887
335-3887
INVESTMENT STUDY CLUB
nuestment Centre
Congratulations
to Sharon Wilson, the lucky winner in the
Clue Game Contest. She won $1,000. in
Gift Certificates from Knechtels.
Scrimgeour's
Food Market
Blyth 523-4551
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Cousins visit Grandma
Tyler Fenton, Craig Marks,
Justin Campbell and Myron Hussey
entered a team in the Gus Macker 3
on 3 basketball tournament held in
London on May 25 and 26. They
enjoyed the event although they
didn't come home with any
trophies. Each were given a shirt.
The tournament is held yearly in
beautiful Victoria Park in down-
town London.
The "Gus Macker" is the world's
largest and original 3 on 3 basket-
ball tournament with enjoyment
being the key word for this truly
international event.
The "Gus Macker" is played on
shady treelined streets surrounding
beautiful Victoria Park. This 15
acre park complete with bandshell
park benches, century old trees and
gorgeous flower beds, is minutes
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CLAIR BARLOW
Mr. S.C. (Clair) Barlow of RR 3,
Brussels, passed away at his
residence on May 15, 1996. He was
67.
Born in Tingwick, Arthabaska,
Quebec, on Dec. 14, 1928, he was
the son of the late Vernon L.
Barlow and the late Sarah Irene
Courier. He married the former
Ethel Noreen Speiran, who
survives him. They resided at RR
3, Brussels, after they were
married.
He is survived by his son Bruce
and wife Kelly of Brussels; mother-
in-law, Mrs. Lena Speiran; brothers
Clifford and wife Mary, Howard
and wife Lois, Lawrence, Grant
and wife Willy, Geoff and wife
Mary; sisters Irene and Myrtle;
sister-in-law Iva Barlow; brother-
from shopping, restaurants, and a
variety of excellent hotel facilities.
It's little wonder why London was
selected as the first "Macker" site
in Canada and why this year's
tournament was guaranteed to be
bigger and better than ever.
The London Gus Macker
proceeds will benefit the Brain
Tumor Foundation of Canada.
Proceeds enable the continuation of
much needed research into the
causes and cure of brain tumors,
which affect over 10,000 Cana-
dians a year. Funds will also assist
in providing support to those
people and their families. It
provides educational materials and
information, to assist in the early
detection of tumors, a child's life or
yours. The tournament was limited
to 1,200 teams.
in-law Ralph Moyer; and four
grandchildren, Chad, Michael,
Nathan and Holly.
He was predeceased by two
brothers, Wells and Homer; sister
Marion; father-in-law Gordon
Speiran; and brother-in-law Ray
Pfeifer.
Visitation was held Thursday and
the funeral service was Friday, May
17, at the Peebles Funeral Home,
Atwood. Rev. Randy Banks of
Walton United Church conducted
the funeral.
The burial took place at Elma
Centre Cemetery at RR 1, Atwood.
The pallbearers were David
Bowles, Wayne Henry, Brian Cox,
Brad Speiran, Ken Pfeifer and
Dwayne Barlow. The flower
bearers were Chad and Michael
Barlow.
JAMES EDWARD HUBBARD
James Edward Hubbard of 188
Coombs Street, Blyth, passed away
in Seaforth, May 20, 1996, at the
age of 33.
Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp.
and cousin Chelsea Adamson of
Lucknow spent Victoria -Holiday
weekend with Ashley's grand-
mother, Betty Irwin.
Mr. Jim Lamont returned home
recently after spending three weeks
with relatives in Moosomin, Sask.
While there he was a guest at the
wedding of his nephew, Donald
Wayne McLeod to Janice Doreen
Bay at Third Avenue United.
Church, Saskatoon. Dinner and
dance were held at the Travel
Lodge Hotel, Saskatoon.
Fifty-eight relatives and friends
gathered at the home of Harvey,
Audrey and Don Edgar during the
holiday weekend, from London,
Tavistock, Brigden, Petrolia, Ayl-
mer, Ridgetown, Newry, Wingham,
Blyth and Belgrave.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stone-
house, Richard and Leanne
Stonehouse of Guelph called on
their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Stonehouse on Tuesday.
Mrs. Megan Jones of Port Talbot
in South Wales returned home
recently after a visit with Rev. and
Mrs. John Roberts. During her stay
she also visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Mark Miculan and family of
Binbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Roberts and family of Mitchell and
Mrs. Norma Miculan of Hamilton.
As well as attending the usual
tourist attractions she was delighted
to attend an Indian Pow Wow at the
SkyDome in Toronto.
Megan mentioned that she was
very impressed with the beauty and
cleanliness of Canada and with the
friendliness of the people she met.
John, Linda, Jeremy and Justin
Campbell enjoyed the holiday
Guides visit
Grand Bend's
Whipple Tree
Belgrave Girl Guides attended a
weekend camp planned by the
Guides at Whipple Tree Stables in
Grand Bend. They enjoyed an hour
of horseback riding, where they
earned their Horsewomah badge,
two swim times, a four km. hike
and tour of Lampton Heritage
Museum, campfires, outdoor
cooking and much more tenting
fun!
Other badges earned were Hiker,
Explorer and Wildflower. Special
thanks to very competent
lifeguards, Candice Irwin and
Tracy Robinson.
He was a long-time employee of
G.E. Hubbard Ltd., Blyth.
He was the dear son of George
and the late Marion B. (Fulton)
Hubbard, the loving companion of
Cheryl Beane and the loving father
of Jolanda, Kristen, James Edward
George Hubbard and Stacey Beane.
Mr. Hubbard was the dear broth-
er of Cathy and Murray McNichol
of Walton, Susan Hubbard and
Kevin Warwick of Blyth, Selina
and Bruce Treble of Saltford and
Philip Hubbard and Karin Lee of
Blyth.
Rev. Stephen Huntley of Blyth
United Church, officiated at the
service from Beattie-Falconer
Funeral Home, Blyth, May 23.
Pallbearers were Charles Hull,
Andy Battye, Grant Schweitzer,
Randy Campbell, James Hallahan
and Scott Siemon.
Flower bearers were Rachel and
Raphael Ralek and Jerry Fulton.
Interment was at Blyth Union
Cemetery.
wekeend at their cottage at Grand
Bend. Marc Alexander, Jeremy's
friend, accompanied them. They
enjoyed visiting with Dave Desjar-
dine and family of Brampton, Bob
and Heather Maass of London,
Nelson and Susan Desjardine and
The Brownies and Sparks met at
their usual time on Thursday, May
23 at the East Wawanosh Public
School.
The girls worked on "Preserva-
tion Badge" which replaces the
"Endangered Species Badge."
Cameron Yuill was guest
speaker. He commented on
different plants and animals which
are extinct or endangered.
Moms meet
Mabel's Moms met at their
regular time on Wednesday, May
22.
Those who attended were Lila
Procter and Ben; Kim Higgins and
Laura; Andrea Stevenson, Mathew,
Tyler and Spencer; Candace Chaffe,
Cameron, Brandon and Austin;
Donna Raynard, Trevor and Heidi
and Rev. Mary Jane Hobden and
Stephen.
Their discussion centered around
doctors and hospitals.
Laura, Grand Bend, Garry, Lynne
and Simon Desjardine, Grand
Bend, George and Brenda
Couckuyt, Merlin.
On Sunday, May 26 Mrs. Larry
Mayberry of Londesboro visited
with her mother Mrs. Beth Procter.
The girls divided into two
groups. Camerra Yuill, Janisa
Cloakey and Ellen Procter did a
skit or "How People Can Help
Protect Endangered Species".
Nicole Meier, Bridgett Kellington
and Leanne Swanson composed
and sang a song pertaining to
parrots. Their "Preservation" badge
will be completed when they go to
the zoo on June 1.
The Sparks watched a circus
video and enjoyed popcorn. The
Sparks and Brownies joined
together and were fascinated to see
a hedgehog and a pair of red
rumped parakeets which Cameron
had brought with him. The girls
adjourned with a closing. The girls
would like to thank Cameron.
Brussels Mennonite
Fellowship
(519) 887-6388
Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
Jesus Is Lord
Guests Welcome
10 tables in play at euchre
There were 10 tables of euchre in Stuart Chamney; lone hand, Garner
play at the Women's Institute Hall Nicholson; low man, Doug Hem-
on Wednesday, May 22. ingway. There will be euchre again
Winners were: high lady, Alice on Wednesday, May 29 at 8 p.m.
Nicholson; second high lady, Nellie A shoot party will be held on
Clark; lone hands, Olive Bolt; low Friday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the
lady, Edythe Coultes; high man, Belgrave Community Centre.
Gordon Thedorf; second high man, Everyone is welcome.
Brownies, Sparks hear guest speaker