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Times Advocate, 1989-06-14, Page 27On the board - Elected to three-year terms on the South Huron Hospital board of directors at the an- nual meeting were (back left) Howard Datars (standing next to board chairman Jim Morlock), Gino Giannandrea and Chris Little. Dr. Ming Lam (front) is chief of medical staff. Verla Russell will serve out the term of Alice MacLean, and Hazel Miller was appointed to represent the Hospital Auxiliary. Granton WI plant flowers GRANTON - Mr. and Mrs. Claire Pacey (nee Marion Elliott) of Hamilton visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. Several of the Granton Women's Institute members met at the ceno- taph on Monday evening, June 5 to plant the summer flowers around the monument. Quite a number from the Granton area enjoyed the Woodham United Church chicken barbecue on Wed- nesday evening, June 7. Over 200 people attended the pork chop barbecue at the Whalen Com- -munity School hall on . Saturday evening, June 10. - The Granton Community extends sympathy to the family of Minnie Mardlin of London and formerly of Granton who died suddenly at the - home of her son Lloyd Mardlin in St. Marys on Friday, June 9. Members of the Granton U.C.W. Unit one visited at Grand Wood Park Retirement Residence in Lon- don on Tuesday evening June 6. 'They presented several skits and numbers of entertainment from their "View from the Pew" pro- gram. Julie Riddell of Granton who is the recreation director at the residence also took -part. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Thomson, Mr. and. Mrs. Charles McRobert-and Mrs. Florence Bryan attended a cele- bration in honour of Mrs. Alice Bryan's 82nd birthday held at the home of the latter's daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Lorne. Ford of London on Sunday evening Junc 4. A memorial service was held for the late Lily Powell at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church' in London on Sunday, May 28. Miss Powell grew up near Granton and 'spent a number of years as an An- glican Church missionary nurse in Japan. She died in London on Sat- urday April 29. The Rev. Beverley Wheeler offi- ciated at the memorial service held In the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Wednesday evening, June 7 for Lloyd Oakley who died at his home on Sunday, June. 4. A combined Legion and Masonic ser- vice conducted by members of the Granton Masonic Lodge and the Lu - _can Legion preceded the regular ser- vice. - At St. Thomas' Anglican on Sunday June 11, Rev. Be,erIey Wheeler's message reflected on the Lordrestoring life to the woman's son through Elijah in the Old Tes- tament, and Jesus bringing the wid- ow's son back to life in the New Testament congregations are being urged to project their visions of the church in the nineties through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The lessons were read by Ken Beatson and the minister. The flowers in the church were in memory of Lloyd Oakley. The Anglican church board of management met at the Church on Thursday evening, Junc 8: -Further plans were announced for the beef barbecue in thc park pavilion on July 5. At Granton United Church on Sunday, June 11, for the Confir- mation and Communion service, Rev. Bruce Pierce entitled his ser- mon "Is church membership neces- sary". The scripture lesson was read from Psalm 4. Jenine Hart Four town crashes EXETER -Four • motor vehicle accidents were invesigated this week by officers of the Exeter town police department. On Thursday, June 8 on Dar- ling's parking lot in Exeter, a vehi- cle operated by Caroline Fawcett of Exeter struck a parked vehicle owned by Michael Van Giesen. The next day, vehicles driven by Clara Willertedna of Exeter and Francis Chadwick of Huron Park collided at the intersection of Main and Sanders streets. At 2.30 a.m. on Saturday, a vehi- cle driven by Bruce Shaw, 249 Pryde Boulevard, Exeter failed to negotiate the right merge lane on Highway 83 at Highway 4 and struck a pole. Shaw's vehicle was severely damaged. Sunday, vehicles operated by Todd Jones, , Exeter and Michael Steeper, Parkhill were in collision at the intersection'of Victoria and Main stfceLs. was the bulletin steward. Received in to full membership by profes- sion of faith were Carolyn Bryan, Brenda Hardie, Juanita Kop, James Oliver and Mark Wright. Lillus Clatworthy was received into membership by transfer. Flowers were placed in the church from the memorial service for Lloyd Oakley. U C W Unit three met at the home of Elizabeth Garnett on Tuesday even- ing, June 6, when member an- swered the roll call with their fa- ther's name and occupation. President Margaret Bryan led the business discussion which included plans for the pork supper on June 28 and a trip to the Huron Country Playhouse in July. Jean Cook read an article pertain- ing to fathers and Marion Thom- son gave a poem. Florence McRo- bert presented a travelogue and slides of a recent trip to the British Isles. Refreshments were served by He- len Burnett and Marguerite Garrett: Unit four met at Rhea Hardie's home in London on Wednesday evening, June 7. Marilyn Humphrey presided and opened the meditation with Psalm 3. Lesson thoughts were given on the art of listening. A poem about spring entitled "Yellow" was read. Following the business, Flor- ence Riddell read several sermon - cites by Rev. L. M. Goodman, il- lustrated with Bible passages. Lunch was served by the host- ess. Unit five met on Tuesday after- noon, June 6 at the home of Mary Jones in St. Marys. President Mar- garet Spence read "When all is said and done". Thc hymn•Love Devine was surtg+'and the scripture lesson read froin John 4. Mrs. Spence read "Always a Samaria", followed by "prayer. Thc business was' discussed and then Florence Bryan continued the program reading about poor people and common people and counting your blessings. Mrs. Spence con- cluded with God has a sense of hu- mor and the Lord's Prayer was of- fered in unison. A social time was enjoyed when the hostess served resfreshments. Join recycling association USBORNE TOWNSHIP - At their June 6 meetirfg, `Usborne council decided to pay their $200 membership fee and join the Blue Water Recycling Association. As- sociation president Franccs Veil- leux had attended the session to an- swer any questions about the organization. An order was placed for 600 blue boxes. The Association was asked to initiate curb -side pick-up in Sep- tember. A request from the Kirkton Mid- • get Boys' Baseball team for a grant was turned down. The Kirkton Optimist Club has begun work on the outside wash- room and storage facility on the Community Centre grounds. The club will be sent a copy of the Community Recreation Capital Program grant application. - Road superintendent Ken Parker told council he had inspected the Willis farm barn roof. The•struc- ture will be left standing for an ad- ditional two years. JACK'S Plumbing & Heating (Exeter) Inc. High efficiency gas furnaces Water Softeners Central Vacuum - JACK MAVER (519) 235-0581 , "BRANCH CLERK Competent person required for a wide range of re- sponsibilties, with experience in typing, computer invoicing and counter sales, for our Kirkton Branch Office. Agricultural background preferred. Please reply in writing before June 23, 1989 to: COOK'S DIVISION OF PARRISH & HEIMBECKER, LIMITED KIRKTON, ONTARIO NOK iKO ATTENTION: JAMIE HACKETT Reeve Gerry reported that ,the emphasis was on user pay at thc Ontario Municipal Recreation Con- ference he ,attended in Sault Ste. Marie in May. Letters will be sent to Jack and Mac Hodgert, thanking them for their volunteer work at thc Thames Road hall park. Council was advised that the 15 entries received in the Sesquicenten- nial contest arc currently being The 5.ec,gd and final mishap of judged by Cliff rrrittu;.rrrcrr. ret:' . Prout Times -Advocate, June 14, 1989 News .from Stephen CREDITON - A delegation from the Kingsmere subdivision in the township of Stephen, near Grand Bend has asked council for more preparation in case of emergencies along the lake. Pat Kennedy and Pat Orniss of Kingsmere referred to a drowning near the Port Blake Conservation area last year and said there were no signs posted or any life saving equipment in evidence. Council will be co-operating with the Ausable Bayfield Conser- vation Authority in an attempt to recify the situation with signs and rings to alleviate any further prob- lems. The park is leased by the Author- ity from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Council has decided to become part of the Bluewater Recycling Association program with blue boxes. A request to begin on Sep- tember 1 was deferred until January 1, 1989. While the decision was made to " get on line" at the first of the new year, the areas and number of resi- dents to get this service has not yet been determined. The date for a public meeting to consider two zoning change appli- cations will be made in the near fu- ture. The applications are from Keith Davey at the north half of Lot 15, Concession 3 and Roger Dougall on Waterloo street in Ex- eter. Applications for water services have been received from Bill Jenni- son, Lot 16, Concession 21; Ted Sanders, part Lot 5, Concession 20 and Quality Produce, part Lot 7, Concession 2. A resolution from the city of Guelph was supported. It calls for Bell Canada to manufacture tele- phone books which can be recy- cled. Four special occasion permit ap- plications have been approved. They are for Dashwood Friedsburg Days August 4 andipka Rookies ball tournament in Dash- wood August 11 to 13; Ccntralia- Huron Park Lion tournament in Crediton July 28-30 and the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce for Umpire hit EXETER - An ugly incident Sat- urday night at the ball diamonds took the fun out of the last wom- en's slo-pitch game of the evening when an umpire was struck across the legs with a bat and punched in the face. by player The batter disputed a called third strike and apparently threatened the home plate umpire. The volunteer base umpire ejected the player N., ho retaliated by striking her with the bat and punching her, breaking her glasses. S hipka by Mrs. Hugh Morenz SHIPKA - The 27th annual Ratz reunion picnic was held at Shipka Community Centre Sunday June 11, with 45 in attendance. Rela- tives were present from London, Delaware, •Byron, Exeter, Grand Bend and Shipka. Committee in charge were Presi- dent - Dorothy Ratz, secretary - treasurer - Margaret Srr1'th, sports committee- Dorothy Rat Susan Ratz and Eleanor Sharpe. Officer elected for 1990 are Presi- dent - Belle Ratz, secretary -treasurer - Margaret Smith, sports - Eleanor Sharpe and Roslyn Sharpe. Three year and under relay race - Marshall Jeffery and Caroline Thompson. Four - nine relay race - Brent Ratz and Roxanna Thomp- son. 10-13 years relay race - Mat- thew Godbolt and Ryan Ratz, Ke- vin Sharpe and Jason Jamieson. 14 years and up ladies. relay - Belle Ratz, Roslyn Sharpe. Men's relay race - Paul Jeffery, Roger Ratz. Juniors kick shoe - Kevin Sharpe, Matthew Godbolt. Adults Kick show - Earl Smith, Bill Keen. Crab race - Roxanna Thompson, Brandon Thompson. Bag race - Ke- vin Sharpe, Camilla Sharpe. Mummy race - Jan Jeffery, Belle Ratz. Mystery prize won by Jan Jef- fery. "Lucky chair won by Verne Sharpe. Couple coming farthest - Marg and Earl Smith. Youngest person - Marshall Jeffery. Seniors oldest man - Verne Sharpe. Seniors oldest lady Dorothy Jones. A brief time of silence was ob- served in memory of relatives who have passed away since the last re- union. Personals The Maier, Genttner and Morenz cousins in this arca, learned of the death of a first cousin, Don Maier, last Wednesday in Farmington, Michigan. •He was a son of the late George and Evelyn Maier, of De- troit. George was born and raised in this arca and known by many. Don was in his 55th year, survived by one brother Gcorgc, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral ser vice was held Saturday June 10, at 11 a.m. at Heeney-Sundquist Funer-• al home in Farmington. Attending the funeral from Cana- da were Mrs. Alma Gcntincr, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Genttner and family, Dashwood, Mr. and Mrs. Don- Genttner onGenttner and family of Barrie, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, Exeter, Don and Elizabeth Adams and Hugh Morenz, all of this area. Congratulations and best wishes to Oscar and Laura Miller of Dash- wood who this week observe their 55th wedding anniversary. The annual strawberry supper is being held at Greenway United Church next Saturday night, Junc 17, beginning at 5'p.m. Five impaired drivers EXETER -During the week, offi- cers of the local detachment charged five drivers with impaired driving and two with driving with an alco- hol content of over 80 mgs.. In addition they laid 55 Highway Traffic act charges and nine charges under the Liquor Licence Act. The motoring. public is reminded that drinking and driving offences carry a minimum of a one year driv- ing licence suspension, not to men- tion the probability of causing a se- rious accident. There has bccn a noted increase of these offences in the last few weeks and police are encouraging the use of designated drivers. Damages were minor in the only accidents investigated this week by officers of the local OPP detach- ment. . At 4 p.m., Monday,`June 5, vehi- cles driven by Barbara Eiscnschink, RR 1, Hay and Murray Bell, Exeter .collided on Highway 83. Round - Baling Large or Smaller Bales Phone Lawrence Becker Crediton 234-6486 Genera Welding & Repairs Manufacturers of"Custom Built Trailers and Truck Bodies MacGregor Welding Ltd. 235-1273 HENSALL MOTORS LTD. "Car and Truck Rentals" Leasing - New, all makes Sales - Used Cars and Trucks 198 Main St. N. Exeter (Corner Hwy. #83 & #4) Ed Hearn . 23F-2070 the week occurred the next day on Huron road south in Stephen town ship. Involved were vehicles operat- ed by Lila Hume, Grand Bend and Patricia Dixon, Parkhill. Custom Round Baling and Hay Cutting Phone: Wayne Regier 234-6479 5 x 4 Round Hay Bales For Sale Page 27 township part of their tournament in Dash- wood July 22 and 23. Deputy reeve Garry Baker and councillor Gary Eagleson wil be at- tending the upcoming AMO cm- vention as voting delegates. Also attending will be reeve Tom Tomes and clerk -treasurer Wilmar Wein. Craig seniors plan pot luck lunch . AILSA CRAIG - June 7 the Ail- sa Craig Seniors met the Legion Hall at .1:30 p.m: President Levi White presided for the meeting as- sisted ssisted by Harold Guilfoyle as Treas- urer and Shirley Williams as Secre- tary. A short business meeting fol- lowed and we welcomed Laura Ax- ford back after her illness. It was decided to have Kentucky Fried chicken at our next meeting it be- ing our monthly pot luck dinner. The Committee in charge will be Bctty Lockhart; Ruth Guest and Shirley Williams. The balance of the afternoon was spent playing euchre with six tables in play., Prizes went to the follow- ing: High prize - Syblc Stephen- son, Lorraine Neil, Lone Hands - Beckie Ross; Bill Stevenson; and Low prize- Hazel Walker, Marjorie Davidson. We will meet June 21 at 12 p.m. All Seniors welcome to join with US. We spent much of last week bak- ing but we did take time for many of our regular activities. This week's barbecue featured chicken and fresh rhubarb pie. We really appre- ciate the donations of rhubarb. Members from the United Church hosted an evening of car rides which were thoroughly enjoyed. It is al- ways SO good to get out and see the countryside and familiar landmarks. The homemade goodies topped off a perfect evening. Rev. Larry Stojkovic accompa- nied our hymns on the piano. It is always a joy to see their growing boy. Don't forget to mark Father's Day on your calendar. This year at the Villa we are celebrating a day early. Everyone is welcome to our Fa- ther's Day Coffee Hour on Saturday June 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. En- joy coffee and donuts or muffins for SI. Remember that every bit of profit we make this month goes to the Alzheimer Society. DRYSDALE Major Appliance Centre Ltd. 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