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YOUR REGIONAL NEWS Happy 47th wedding in 1990. & Area anniversary to Bill and Marilyn Gloria and Ken decided to Rohaly of July 15 move back to Magnetawan and covering Port Carmen, and happy birthday to Betina this was now possible as they Magnetawan, Ahmic Harbour and Dunchurch Law on July 15. had the house on Spark Street. by Mary Jane Campbell Congratulations to Alayne Her sister, Muriel had owned and Andre Brisson (Skinner) on the house and was killed in a Belated happy 83rd birthday the birth of a girl, Zelia (after car accident in 1987 when the to June Fleming, who celebrat- Andre’s great-grandmother) house was bequeathed to ed July 2. and Rose (after Alayne’s great- Gloria and her daughter. Once Belated 55th anniversary on grandmother and herself). The back in the village Gloria and June 20 to Jim and Nancy baby was born on June 26 Ken embarked on a long career Nicholl of Sundridge. weighing eight pounds, four of volunteering. The Magnetawan ounces. A first grandchild for She was a member of the Ratepayers’ Association is Jackie and Rolly Brisson of Women’s Institute in holding its annual meeting on Sudbury and a second grand- Magnetawan until it disband- July 12 at 10 a.m. at the com- daughter for Janice and Alan ed. She was an active volunteer munity centre. Guest speakers Skinner of Magnetawan. with Meals on Wheels and she include Clint Brooks speaking Congratulations to Gloria is still the treasurer. on the Monohan on being chosen Belated happy 81st birthday watershed and Steve Munro on Magnetawan’s Senior of the to Gloria on June 13, the day Westwind Forest Stewardship. Year. her letter was submitted to the Everyone is welcome. Monohan (nee Troyer) was council by her son-in-law, Paul Results of the euchre tour- born in Magnetawan in a house Modray. PHOTO BY LAUREL CAMPBELL nament on June 27: first, Lynn located at the top of Biddy The Lions swim class regis- FAB FIVE: Chisholm volunteer firefighters Wayne Wright, deputy chief Garth Pigeau, chief Matt Plant, captain Aldworth; second, Betty Illman; Street. Her parents were tration is on July 19 from 10 Gary Dudgeon and Richard Emmott receive 20-year medals for exemplary service from Diane McColluch of the third, Marg Shamess; most lone Henderson Sutherland Troyer, a.m. to noon. It is important to Office of the Fire Marshall during a special presentation at the fire hall June 18. The awards are given by the hands, Wilma Coombs; door who was a butcher and Violet tell them at this time of any prizes, Charlie Gray and Mary (MacMillan) whose father was allergies or medical conditions federal government to firefighters with 20 years of service, 10 of which were spent involving duties that put them Jane Campbell. the local apothecary for the vil- the child may have. All children in situations of potential risk. “These are our Fabulous Five,” said Anna Wright of the Chisholm Fire Department’s Congratulations to Dave and lage. must be accompanied by an Ladies Auxiliary, “and we’re very proud of them.” Kristy Turner on the safe arrival Daniel MacMillan was one adult. Swim classes will be from of a baby girl June 29, Scarlet of the first people to settle in July 21 to Aug. 8. Kristen Carolee. She weighed Magnetawan. The Lions wish to thank all six pounds, four ounces. Gloria lived in the village those who helped or came out Mother, dad and baby are doing until she was 12 years old and to support their white elephant Going for five blooms well. She is another grand- then the family moved to sale on Saturday, July 5. They daughter for Ken and Carol Timmins. She grew up in were sorry about the change Turner of Magnetawan. Timmins and met and married but the weather the week YOUR REGIONAL NEWS July 4 winners are Muriel The community is saddened Happy birthday to Simone Kenneth Monohan. She spent before did not co-operate. Curtis, Frank Turbach and Bev by the news of the death of VanGaal and Barry Graham on some of her early married life in Food for thought: It is best to Sundridge & Morgan. Anne Atcheson of South River July 7, Louis Maki July 12 and and in 1965 returned live as friends with those in July 4 winners are Bev this past week. Family, neigh- Austin Toth July 13. Happy to the work force as a clerk at time with whom we would be covering Sundridge and South River Morgan, Betty Attwell and Joy bours and friends are extended birthday to Jean Gray on Mutual Life. She had a very suc- to all eternity. by Pearl Pennell Walsh. Men’s winners are Al the community’s sympathy. July 11. cessful career and retired — Thomas Fuller. Byers, Darla Lacombe and Gord The Sundridge/Strong Summer is here and with it Monteith. Jewel Langlois had Community in Bloom commit- the start of the church services the most lone hands and Nick tee is preparing for its third year at St. John’s Anglican Church on Byzeko won the 50/50 draw. of competition. In each of the Jam sessions for nursing station Eagle Lake. This year the Bid euchre winners are Issy first two years, the area was church is celebrating its 120th McVicar and Agi Kornhoffer. awarded four blooms out of a YOUR REGIONAL NEWS ber is 724-1285. Hope you are Arnstein Community Centre. anniversary. A special service Men’s winners are Dave possible five. The committee feeling better soon Shirley. Cost is $9 per adult, $5 for those will be held July 13 at 10:30 p.m. Johnstone and Joan Galloway. appreciates the co-operation it Argyle There are a couple of jam aged 6 to 13, and those under led by Reverend Patrick Moon shots, Nick Byzenko, Joey received from the residents and covering Bear Valley, Arnstein, sessions planned in support of age 5 are free. Proceeds to com- McManus. Jacobs and Gord Monteith; businesses. Golden Valley, Port Loring the Argyle Nursing Station. The munity betterment. Call 757- Patrick was ordained May 12 50/50 draw, Linda Beirness. Once again they are asking and Loring first one is July 19 at the legion 2195 for further information. and has brought an energetic Bridge winners were Bob for everyone’s support in clean- by Susan Cripps beginning at 8 p.m. Admission In Royal Canadian Legion breath of fresh air to the Warankie, Doris Peters and ing up and beautifying their It’s finally summer time in is $5. The second jam session Branch 415 news, we had a full Anglican parish here and in Arleen Johnstone. surroundings. Perhaps this Argyle! Weather is great, some will be held Aug. 16 at the house for Celtic night featuring Sundridge. Following the Golfing lovers will be happy time five blooms will be of the bugs have disappeared — Arnstein Community Centre. the Rusty Pipes on Saturday, anniversary service there will to know that this week they can awarded. The judging dates will some not all! The town’s popu- The Argyle farmers’ market June 28. The Rusty Pipes feature be a luncheon barbecue for all. golf and raise money at the be July 14 and 15. lation seems to have grown over has begun for the season and is Barlow Patten, Tin Crouch, The congregation hope that same time. South River’s Eagle A new venture this year was the past week. How nice to see looking for another produce Lloyd Stamp, Pat Cotter, Moira everyone will be able to attend Lake Golf Course is raising the selection of a Garden of the familiar faces and new ones. vendor. Call Ann Board at 729- Cameron, and Robin Cameron. and share in this special day. money from July 7 to 13 for our Week for 10 weeks during the Congratulations to Paul and 2939 if you are interested or To compliment this talented Winners of June 26 Happy local children’s hospital by summer months. Watch for Dona Dobbs who both officially know of someone. group, Sofie Cameron enter- Gang card games are: women’s offering free golf for kids with a results in the local paper. July 2 retired from the Arnstein Paul and Connie Tiller of tained the packed house with a first, Emily Gutjahr; second, paying adult. Tuesday, July 15 tour was the garden of Linda Garage last week. Duck Lake were excited to wel- couple of vocal favorites and Cecile Waldriff; third, Helen; they are hosting a rally for the and George Cottrell at 1620A There will be a joint church come their new granddaugh- Lily Taylor performed Highland men’s first, Jean Deschamps; cure for cancer. All proceeds Hwy 11. July 9 tour will be at the picnic with St. Paul’s and St. ters for their first visit to the dances. The event was recorded second, Una Fulcher; third, from this day go to cancer home of Kathy and Rich Andrew’s on July 20 at the cottage. Twins Caleigh Alyssa and we hope to have the CDs Dave Johnstone; most lone research. What a great way to McCallum at 117 Main Street in Arnstein Community Centre. It and Chelsea Alina were born available soon. Keep a lookout hands and 50/50 winner, Gord play outside and raise funds at Sundridge. Coming up July 16 will begin with a service at 10:30 Jan. 16 in St. Catherines to Chris for The Rusty Pipes, Live at the Monteith. the same time. Call Eagle Lake will be at Sonja and Mark a.m. and will be followed by a and Sonia and were welcomed Port Loring Legion. Bid euchre winners are Agi Golf Course at 386-0261 for Metcalf’s at 22 Edgar Street, potluck luncheon with ham- by big brother Grayson. Port There’s a summer steak bar- Kornhoffer and Issy McVicar. more information. Sundridge. burgers and hotdogs. Loring welcomes the cottagers. becue on July 26 from 5 to 7 Men’s winners are Gord Winners of last week’s Check them out and see Birthday wishes to Faye Neighbours and friends p.m. A great value for $10. Don’t Monteith and Ed Kornhoffer. Friendly Circle card game are: their beautiful gardens, chat Owens who celebrates July 9. would like to thank Jay and his forget the weekly Friday night Moonshots, Dawn Lockhard women’s high, Faye Pinkerson; with them and maybe pick up a Former Port Loring resident friends from London, Ont. who summer barbecues are held and Dave Johnstone; 50/50 second, Virginia Morrison; couple of ideas for your own Shirley Stillar would like to let are staying on Pigeon Bay, for between 5 and 7 p.m. draw, Joe Gutjhar. men’s high, Morley Illman; sec- garden. everyone know that she is now the great fireworks on June 30. That’s it for this week, folks. Bridge winners are Muriel ond, Lloyd Kingsborough; most That’s it for this week. Have a residing at Easthome in The display was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all who got news to me Curtis, Frank Turbach and Bev lone hands, Al Chapelle; 50/50 great week and see you in print and would love visi- There will be another Lions this week. Call me with all your Morgan. draw, Al Byers. next week. tors and phone calls. Her num- fish fry on July 24 at the news and events at 757-2171.

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