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The Huron Expositor, 1988-05-04, Page 288A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 4, 1988 Hensall minor hockey gets $500 donation from auxiliary Hensel' Correspondent SUSAN HARTMAN 262-2449 The Junior Choir at Hensall United Church on Sunday performed a lovely rendi- tion of "In My Heart There Rings A Melody". Rev. Douglas Wright then told the children a story about keeping the world as God made it. Rev. Wright's sermon to the congregation dealt with "Another side to stewardship". Greeting worshippers at the door was Grant St. John, a member of the official board. Ushers were Harold Parsons, Jeff Corbett, Jim Parsons and Ian McAllister. Good used clothing is required fol the next clothing bale to go to Mission's Services in London. Donations may be left in the en- tryway to the downstairs Ladies' Washroom. The Bale will be packed on the morning of May 16. This year's Vacation Bible School will run from June 27 - July 1. Leaders are still need- ed if the week-long school is to be a success. If you can help call Bev. Bell at 262-5579. While Rev. Wright is away at the Meeting of the London Conference on May 15, the guest preacher will be Steve Pitt, a United Church theology student from Emmanuel College. There will be a meeting of the United Church Women this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD SCORES The Haopv Pushers were out in force last Tuesday. A surprise Birthday Party was held following the Shuffling for John Pep- per. John was presented with a trophy to thank him for all of his good deeds and all of his help with the Shuffleboard club. Twenty-eight members were present to HONOR REPORTER - Members of Seaforth Town Council took an opportunity recently to honor Wilma Oke on her retirement, and presented her with a commemorative town plate, inscribed accordingly. Mrs. Oke was a freelance reporter and had covered town events for over 20 years. She is shown here with her plate and the people who presented it to her - Councillor Garry Osborn, Deputy -reeve Hazel Hildebrand, Councillor Peg Campbell, Mayor Alf Ross, Councillor Carolanne Doig, Councillor Harry Hak, Reeve Bill Bennett and Councillor Bob Dinsmore. Missing is Councillor Bill McLaughlin. Mcllwraith photo. Technical Careers: Good Things That Are Getting Better Look around. Technical businesses and industries are growing rapidly. Now is the time to prepare for a rewarding future. Enrol in a full-time TECHNOLOGY program starting at Conestoga College this SEPTEMBER. Programs range in length from 52 weeks to three years and cover a wide range of technical careers. Conestoga College ) of Applied Arts and Technology Learn practical skills to start your career as a technician or technologist in the fields of: • civil construction • electrical / electronics • mechanical / manufacturing • wood products • printing / pre -press graphics and • welding / metal fabrication Find out more about your opportunities for a profitable technical career, our reasonable tuition fees and financial assistance. Call: STUDENT SERVICES, STRATFORD CAMPUS 824-9390 help celebrate including his wife Pearl. John was escorted to his seat of honour by Walter Knowles playing his Coronet. The scores for Tuesday, April 26 were: Ladies' High - Eileen Dowson 325, Marjorie Hodgert 244 and Dorothy Brintnell 235. The top men were - Bruce Watson 312, Birthday Boy John Pepper 309 and David Woodward 294. NORTH CREST NEWS Margaret Mole enjoyed having her daughter Lois Walden of Kincardine visit with her for a couple of days last week. They attended the Last Resort Coffeehouse Pro- gram at the Trivia Anglican Church in Ex- eter on Friday evening. Dorothy Munroe visited in Lucan with her daughter Pat and family for the weekend. MINOR HOCKEY Hensall Minor Hockey was very pleased to receive a $500 dollar donation from the Legion Auxiliary last week and would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ladies for their generous contribution. The money will be put to good use. There will be a general meeting of Hensall Minor Hockey Association tonight, Wednes- day, at the Arena. The main topic of discus- sion will be ways to raise badly needed funds. One of the efforts being made is to hold a yard sale as part of the community effort later this month. If anyone has good quality toys, children's clothing, books, large or small appliance or furniture that they could donate to Minor Hockey's Sale, please call Susan Campbell, Joan Weiss, Susan Hart - merit, Val Kyle or Bob Seaton or drop it off at 64 King St. Any unsold articles will be donated to a local charity. CLEAN UP The local Scoults, Cubs and Beavers are holdling another Clean -Up of the village of Hensall of Saturday at 10 a.m. Please call Marg Clarke for more information or if you need the services of the boys. NURSERY SCHOOL Hensall and District Nursery School has had a very busy month of April and May looks to be even busier. Many thanks to all of those who worked so hard to make the Fred Penner Concert the success that it was. A very special thanks to all of the children whose smiling faces made it all worthwhile. One of the exciting things planned for May is a train trip from St. Marys to London on the last day of school. This will be a wonder- ful adventure for the children. Some of the events planned for May in- clude a trip to a veterinarian's clinic, a par- ty for parents and grandparents, and a trip to South Huron District High School and to hear and discover for themselves re musical instruments. The next story -hour at Hensall Library will be next Monday at 11 a.m. The theme will be "Things we eat". The Library has just completed another quarterly exchange so drop in to see what's new or just to browse. The Library is located in the Town Hall at 108 King St. Queer sway residents dance up storm at monthly birthday party Queensway residents and friends gathered last Monday in the Activity Room for a Welcoming Tea in honor of Janet McKinnon who has made Queensway her home. Exercise was the name of the game at Fun and Fitness, Tuesday morning. In the afternoon Reverend Sinasac led the worship service. Thank you to Re(. Sinasac and also Philippe Steckle the volunteer pianist. Wednesday afternoon residents bowled in Zurich. They really appreciate Iva Ried, the volunteer driver and able assistant. This week Lloyd McDougall was the men's high bowler and Muriel Gunning was ladies' high. Joyce Pepper joined residents Thursday after lunch as volunteer pianist at Choir Practice. Later in the afternoon several residents viewed the movie "Save The Pan- da". It was a very interesting National Geographic film about raising these lovable animals in captivity. Ray Cann, Jim and Rena Young and Harry Jeffrey played some terrific music at the monthly Birthday Party, Thursday evening. While tapping their toes to the ban- jo, guitar, violin and piano some residents found it pretty difficult to sit out even one dance. Birthday Greetings to Murray Howe , Edison Forrest, Clayton Mathers, Muriel Gunning, Ross Thompson, Albert Miazga, Dora Hogarth and Margaret Smith. Thank you to the ladies auxiliary members who assisted for the evening. Residents Council met on Friday morning and discussed various topics including plan- ned involvement in the Hensall Yard Sale, Saturday, May 28. Residents were very pleased Friday afternoon to welcome Carol and Cyril Gingerich. Ethiopia was the featured country at International Day and Carol and Cyril gave a very interesting presentation about their work and life in Ethiopia. They have served in that country for the past few years and shared some of their insights. Saturday afternoon approximately 20 children from the Exeter Pentecostal Church, under the direction of Barb Triebner, performed parts of their Easter Musical, "To See A Miracle". Everyone en- joyed the program and hope to see these very talented youngsters again. Queensway's May corning events are: Wednesday, May 4, Fashion Show with Geri Fashions. From 2-3 p.m., Sunday, May 8 Mother's Day Tea from 2-4 p.m. Good-bye till next week from Queensway. Kippen woman finds Ohio note Kippen Correspondent MRS. MARGARET HOGGARTH 262-6902 While cultivating her father's land on Saturday, April 30, Janet Hoggarth spotted something on the ground, catching the sun. On close inspection she discovered a note covered with clear plastic, with string and remains of a red balloon attached. The note was from Rochelle Fox who is in Grade 2 of Salem Elementary School, Route 2, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The message on the other nuietc Your Kitchen Could Look Like This High Quality Kitchens by Gerrie Glenn Inc. side reads "Hi Balloon Finder. Our school is participating in the weekly reader, writing pals balloon contest. Please put the message in an envelope, along with your name, ad- dress and telephone number and the city and state in which you found my message. Then send it to me, tell your local paper that you heard from me. If you write to me, I'll write back." WOMEN'S INSTITUTE An executive meeting was held on Mon- day, April 25 at the home of the program coordinator Margaret Hoggarth. President - Grace Drummond chaired the meeting. Secretary - Helen MacLean took notes, while Phyllis Parsons, Hilda Payne, Mona Alderdice, Thea Wisch, Grace Eyre, Rena Caldwell and Margaret Hoggarth presented ideas for programs for the coming institute year - June 1988 - May 1989. UNITED CHURCH NEWS For the Sunday, May 1 service at St. An- drew's United Church, Kippers, Barbara Cooper accompanied the hymns on the organ. Rev. Keays preached a sermon on "Excusing Oneself From The Kingdom". The May meeting of U.C.W. will be held on Tuesday, May 10. • CHOOSE FROM OUR HIGH QUALITY SELECTION • BEAUTIFUL:BUT STILL EFFICIENT Drop in and see our showroom at 111 Queen St., Hensall Ont. Or we will come to your home and give a free estimate. We also do Laundry Rooms and vanities Hours Tuesday - Friday 9 - 12, 1 5 Saturday 9 - 12 Closed Mondays Phone 262=3529 Gerrie Glenn Inc. 111 Queen St., Hensall 262-3529 OBITUARIES LEO KENNY ' Leo Kenny of Thunder Bay, and formerly of Toronto and McKillop Township, died Tuesday, March 8, 1988. He was 88. Born and educated in Dublin, Mr. Kenny was the son of the late Philip and Katherine Kenny. He was married to the former Har- riet Cumming in 1926 in Toronto. Mr. Kenny learned the blacksmithing trade at the late James Krauskoph Smithy in Dublin; was employed with Massey Har- ris as a foreman; and with the Hardrock Gold Mines in Geraldton; before working for the Toronto Transportation Commission until his retirement. He was a former member of St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church, a member of the Toronto Transportation Commission Union, a member of the Chap- ples Golf Course, the Fort William Curling Club and the Take It Easy Curlers League. He bowled, he lawnbowled and was the TTC Lawn Bowling Singles Champion in 1950. Mr. Kenny is survived by his daughter, Patricia and son-in-law Fred Bullough of Thunder Bay, and two grandchildren, Karen and her husband Jim Lewthwaite, of Brandon, and Kathy and her husband Michael Missere of Dryden. Also surviving are three great grand- children, Andrew and Patrick Lewthwaite and Courtney Missere; one sister, Catherine Cook of San Diego, California; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Kenny was predeceased by his wife, his parents, brothers and sisters.