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The Huron Expositor, 1989-07-19, Page 13Lions annual Dublinfest was another huge success Dublin .Correspondent MRS. DON MACRAE 345-2842 or 345-2140 The Annual "Dublinfest" was held at the Dublin and District Community Centre on Saturday, July 15 and was well attended. Activities started with a Pancake Breakfast put on by the Cromarty Scouts under the supervision of leader "Lion" Jim Paratecheck. A very pretty bike parade was held at 1 p.m. and 56 beautiful decorated bikes and buggies started from the Post Office and paraded to the Com- munity Centre. Each child received a "Looney" for his/her participation. Following the bike parade a number of children took part in the Mini Tractor Pull held on the cement pad at the school. Each child received a "Looney". The three trophy winners were: 1st, Terry Caronia; 2nd, Joey MacRae and 3rd, Kyle Bennewies. A slo-pitch ball game was much enjoyed by the speectators and the players. It featured the "Wingham Try Herds" and the "Dublin and District Co -Ed 'Team". The winners were Wingham after being harassed by the Dublin girls. A fun game was enjoyed by all. A collection was taken up and the pro- ceeds were donated to the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital. Frotp 5 to 7 p.m. a pork steak barbecue was well attended and enjoyed by all. The cooks were "Lions" members assisted by their wives serving. In the evening an overflowing crowd at- tended the dance. Music was provided by a D.J. "Stevens Services". A good time was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Benninger Manu family from Hornepayne have been home visiting his parents Mr. and Mr's, Hugh Benninger. The sympathy of the community goes out to the relatives of Clarence Ryan who passed away last week. Mary and Ken MacRae from Washington, D.C. were with Don and Eileen MacRae for a few days. Don and Eileen MacRae are holidaying at "Point Farms". Visitors on Sunday were Pat and Marion Cleary from London. Also for the weekend were Don's daughter and grandson, Nora Ann and Trevor Jackson from London and Doug and Relate Robinson of Bluewater Beach. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 19, 1989 — 13A ELECTRIC tiro. 'klrkton 22944222' SEE US FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS *Industrial .Perm ®Residential *Pole Eine Construction *Bucket Truck Service *Hydro Hobs •Electric Motor Repairs *Rewinding *Sales and Service For Service Ca11 229-3222 or 1400-265-2933 AFTER 6 P.M. CALL TOM RAPSON 527-1643 4 And The Lucky Winners Are We are pleased to announce the Lucky Winners of our 39th ANNIVERSARY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DRAW. 6 Concord Watches, all valued at over $1,000.00., were presented to: * SHIRLEY SCOTT of Holyrood * VERNA SWITZER of Thorndale * DONNA DERRY of Exeter * DOREEN JOHNSTONE of Seaforth * TONY STEFFLER of Formosa * GRACE KASSIES of Clinton Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who helped celebrate our 39th. SPECIALISTS SINCE 1950 A EASY TO PULL - This young pedal pull conpetitor seemed to have an easy job of hauling , his cargo to its destination. A number of children participated in the com- petitor held in conjunction' with the Lions Dublinfest Saturday. Robinet photo. STE T Jw- PEDAL PUSHER -Quite a contingent of children decorated their bicycles, tricycles and skateboards and paraded Main Street Dublin Saturday, as part of that village's Dublinfest. Linda Verbern, front, was one of those children. A pedal put, ball game and barbecue followed the parade. Robinet photo. St. Columban girl married on Saturday St. Columban Correspondent MRS. CECILIA RYAN 345-2028 Congratulations are extended to Louise Nolan and Frank Flanagan who were united in marriage on Saturday, July 15 at St. Columban Catholic Church with Father J. Hardy officiating. Parents of the couple are Joe and Helen Nolan of St. Columban and Bill and Connie Flanagan of R.R. 5 Mitchell. Dinner and reception were held at the Seaforth and District Community Centre. Family, friends, and Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 8874645 Knox Church will start holidays the last Sunday in July, July 30 and continue until August 27. John and Helen Warren, Chris, Michael Justin; Shane and Luke of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, -spent a couple ,of weeks with relatives in this area and Cecil and Betty Warren of Shakespeare. INTENDED FOR LAST WEEK The James and Sarah Delaney family reunion was held on July 1 at the Dublin and District Community Centre. About 200 relatives attended from Toronto, Kitchener, Ottawa, Windsor, Brucefield, Stratford, Kinkora, Mitchell, St. Columban and Guelph. A game of baseball and a lot of visiting was enjoyed by all. neighbors celebrate Family, friends and neighbors gathered at the Cranbrook Community Centre on July 8 to celebrate the 40th wedding an- niversary of Stuart and Eleanor Steven- son. Guests came from Atwood, Kit- chener, Brussels, Walton, Whitby, Toron- to, Waterdown, Ridgeway, New Hamburg, and Springfield, Miss. U.S.A. Open house Staffa church has new minister Staffa Corresponde d MRS. JOHN TEMPLE,VIAN 345-2396 Anne Marie Allen has moved into the manse this past week. She is the new pastor at Hibbert United Church and is welcomed to the community. Tony and Carolyne Simons entertained all Matthew's friends from nursery school on Saturday .11ebrating Matthew's fifth birthday. Mrs. C. Murdock has been visiting with her daughter, Carolyne and Tony Simons and family and is returning to her home in Scotland later this week. Family and friends helped Arthur and Margaret Kemp celebrate their 50th wed- ding anniversary on the weekend. On Fri- day evening Russell and Margaret Miller and Bob and Bernice Norris entertained them to dinner in Goderich, and family members, Ed, Eleanor, Mark, Erin and Ryan Laurence, Milton and David, Audrey, Christine, Robert and Alonna Kemp, Clin- ton, had dinner with them at their home on Saturday. The family all attended church together at Hibbert United on Sunday morn- ing and later enjoyed a family dinner in St. Mary's. Supper was served by L and M Cater- ing and music and dancing finished off the •day. --- Wayne, Anne, William and Vanessa Chapin of Orleans, spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Melady. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Melady are pro- ud to announce the arrival of their chosen granddaughter, Rebecca, a daughter for Jeanne (Melacjy) and Jim Fisk of St. Paul, Alberta. I would like to thank those people who dropped their news off at The Huron Ex- positor during my husband's illness. 40th anniversary was from 2 to 4 p.m. and a family supper at 6 p.m. Joanne, daughter of Jack and Donna Knight left for Vancouver on June 23. She has accepted a position at the Workers' Compensation Board Clinic in the physio- therapy department. Sibyl Smith from Toronto visited Peter Hagedoorn. They attended the Brussels Funfest. "It takes me back to my roots", she said enjoying all the activities on the main street. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Strickler and Mrs. Mac Engel attended an open house in Fullerton United Church on July 9 celebrating the 85th birthday of ;lfrs. Strlckler's sister, Margaret Waddell. Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Wayne spent a day with Mrs. David Rapson and children who are camping at Brant Conservation Park, Paris, for the week. 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