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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-04-22, Page 13GODERICH SIGNAL STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1987—PAGE 13 ric etl' ster sm rgas a E Egg-s-actly 50 members and friends of the Dungannon Senior Citizens enjoyed a pre -Easter smogasbord pot -luck dinner at the centre un Monday, April 11. In keeping with the theme, a short pro- gramme followed with the highlight being an old-fashioned spelling bee. Contestants were rewarded with egg - hard-boiled for easier handling. Jean Phillips as Uncle Moses and Belle Mole as Mrs. Burton tran- sacted an egg swapping deal (courtesy of Frank Pentland). Spring -time favorites featured the sing- song with Roberta Linskill accompanying the group. Louise Brindley's reading "Fine for the Shape I'm In" ended a plea- sant -afternoon.. Seniors' Euchre There were 14 tables 9f euchre at the seniors' euchre party on Wednesday even- ing. The high lady was Beck Culbert while the low lady was Kathleen Glenn. High man's prize went to Jim Errington with the high white card prize going to Dorothy Cuyler. Local News A largely -attended community shower was held for Glenda Park, May bride - elect, on Monday evening, April 11. Diane Park read the address to Glenda and welcomed everyone. Dana Park favored with a piano selection followed by a reading by Jacqui Dawson. Many gifts were carried • in by Holly Dauphin, Jenni Brown, Maribeth Dawson, le enj y d dinner DUNGANNON IO Marie Park, 529-7719 Rosalind Jervis and Dana Park. Glenda was assisted by 'Kathy Dougherty and Virginia Fay Petrie. . Glenda gave a fitting thank -you while modelling the apron • covered with the many bows from her gifts. Congratulations to Duane and Nancy Rivett who were married at the Dungan- non United Church on Saturday, April 18 with a reception at Saltford Valley Hall. Company on Saturday with Ray and Gwen Copeland were Roy's son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Copeland and daughter Destiny of Chesley and his nephew Don Edwards of London. On Sunday, Ray and Gwen enjoyed Easter Sunday with Gwen's parents, Mr. and LVIrs. Len. Klages of Hanover. Freeman and Bertha Olson visited ovez the long Easter weekend with Bertha's brothers, Charles Hay and wife Lorraine of Norwood, Roy Hay and wife Jessie of Colbourne, Ed Hay and wife Ida and fami- ly of Havelock and Forrest -Hay of Stirling. Easter Readin The monthly meeting of the Pine River UCW was held at the church on Tuesday evening, April 14. ' The president Maithel Wilson opened the meeting with some Easter readings. A hymn was sung and the UCW Purpose was repeated in unison by the 21 ladies present. The rollcall was answered by an Easter - thought. Anne Boyd read the minutes of the last , meeting and also read the correspondence. The treasurer's report was given . by Margaret Ferguson. The. collection was taken and `dedicated by Maithel Wilson: The meeting was turned over to Ruth ' Farrell; the convenor, who favored 'the members with a film on :the bilingual tribes of the world. The film demonstrated that it doesn't seem to matter where in the world you live, the problems are, much the same. The film was very interesting and thought-provoking. Another hymn was sung and, Ruth Far- rell read the scriptures. She also led in prayer followed by another hymn. The ladies sang the blessing. A lovely lunch was served by the lunch committee of Betty Jones, Phyllis Elliott and Kae Webster. The table „looked lovely with the bouquets of daffodils adorning: it. The May meeting will be held at the churcn on May 12'at 8:15 p.m. Port Albe They returned home of Sunday evening. Visiting over the weekend with JIm and Margaret Errington were the Pannabecker-Errington families, honor- ing Elsie Dyck and Roger Pannabecker on their forthcoming marriage at the Dungannon United Church on April 25. Jim and Sandra Rivett and family of the village had a number of guests over the Easter weekend who also attended the rnarriage of their son Duane Rivett to Nan- cy Carmichael. Sandra's family also held a reunion on Sunday at the Senior Citizens Centre with over 40 guests enjoying the get-together and smorgasbord supper. Among the visitors were, Barbara Smith, Stephanie and Shannon of Victoria, B.C., Sharon Taylor and Llewelyn of Raleigh, Newfoundland, Harold and Helen Jewell of Victoria, B.C., Morris and Mar- tha Hazlett, Heather and Dan of Burl- ington, Cora Fairbridge ,and Allen Fair- bridge of Toronto, Ron Doiron and Charlene Carter of Toronto, Fred and Kathy Jewell, Claudia, Fred Jr. and Thomas of Dresden, Norrie MacDonald of Oro Lake, Bob and Patsy Madsen and girls of Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Jewell and family of Clinton, Verne Jewell of Goderich, Scott and Lisa Rivett and Ryan of Shepparton, Arnold and June Meader, Sandra, Erin and Jennifer of Port Albert, and Norman Jewell of Port Albert. . s at UCW meeting LOCHALSH NEWS se Webster, 395-5257 Gossip Gossip is such an evil thing It travels fast on its silent wing , Never 'getting, any less It puts many an innocent soul to test Gossip usually 'starts with "I think" It travels so fast it raises a stink , . That can be smelled in every corner of town For some' innocent person to try to live down So why start something that ign't true Some day it may even happen to you ' So never try to give gossip a boost Nine time out of ten it will come home to roost; • if someone tells some gossip to you And you have your doubts that It could be true - Just put it silently away ' You have done your good deed for the day, • Weekend visitors with Finlay and , Margie MacDonald were Walter'Murray, NM IP IFIrr Wash yrs & Dryers Priced to clear While they lost (No telehone prices) Delivered and Serviced by us we Service What We Sell LEMAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD. 262-2728 CLOSED MONDAYS "THE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES" HENSAILL Ontario and Jim and Bill Coburn, all of Detroit, Michigan. Visitors with Dorothy MacLennan for . the Elster weekend were Peggy Heffer- nan and Katie Sutherland of Loddon and Finlay MacLennan,Brenda, Donnie and Roxanne of Kitchener. . A surprise visitor with Finlay and Margie MacDonald was their son Tom MacDonald of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Louise Millar ,,of Palmerston and Florence MacLennan and Shirley visited on the weekend with Rhetta and Marion MacLennan. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robb were in Be.hnore last weekend at the. Maple Syrup Festival. On Easter weekend; Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Robb, and Glen, William and Shirley Il -vin and family,Bob and Sandra Darling and family will all be travelling to Lions Head with Edwin and Janice McClutcheon.. and family. Jean MacKenzie and Betty Moricrief of Goderich were up one afternoon visiting with Betty Jones. • Cecil'and Jim Webster of Waterloo and their mother . Kae Webster visited in Richfield, Ohio With Atlee, Jean and Tricia Wise on Easter weekend. Finlay MacDbnald had his steam engine in Goderich last weekend to the parade. t looks toward recreation development A public meeting was held April 6 and the, decision made to form and organization and incorporate it to work towards the develop- ment of the recreational .areas in Port Albert. The village has four acres of land that the Township of Ashfield has made available to us which could be developed into a ball dia- mond, tennis courts and meeting centre with the help of government grants. The plans were given enthusiastic en- dorsement by everyone and the organiza- tion's board of directors were chosen as follows: Don Dickson (president), Paul Doherty (vice-president), Pete Petrie (treasurer), Nancy Corkum (secretary), along with the following directors: Joanne' Turner, Randy Maize, Charlie Crawford, Diane MacLean, Bessie Bellinger and Eton Hodges. The forms were filled out to incor- PORT ALBERT NEWS porate and Joanne Turner is handling the paperwork. The directors will meet on April 21 and another public meeting is scheduled for May 5. Anyone wishing to know more details is welcome to call one of the direc- tors or attend the next public meeting. Brian and Judy Draper sponsored the last euchre party of the season. High scores were Helena young and Lori Nicholson with low scorers being Reg Brindley and Doug Young'. Four of the prizes were donated by Mrs. Joe Franks. The euchre parties were, a welcome winter diversion started by Jim Hayden and.Tom Dickson and hopefully will be organized again next year. Port Albert's population was increased by one with the arrival, of Catherine May Doherty on April 11. Proud parents are Paul and Trish Doherty and very happy grand- parents are Pete and Edna Petrie and Frank and Isabelle Doherty. .. 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