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PRIZE FIGHTERS: Bringing home awards from the Schools Judo Championship in OBITUARIES Mississauga on May 17, are, front from left, Lester Culp – a second in juvenile division and Belfoy, Edmund Randy Culp a third. Behind, The death of Edmund Belfoy marks at their beloved St. Patrick’s Church. left, competing in the open the end of an era and a name in the town They also shoveled snow for many of the class was Priscilla Campos who of Kearney. business places, at Knox United Church left the event ranked second Edmund was born on July 23, 1916 in and at homes of elderly people in the the Town of Kearney to Catherine (Kate) town for as long as they were able. in the province. Next to her Belfoy (nee Hummel) and Louis J. Belfoy. Edmund lost his twin brother Edgar is their sensei Lym Campos. He was one of six children, and a twin on July 21, 1994, two days before their Marcella Campos, not in the to Edgar. 78th birthday. photo, won the provincial Ed’s parents had moved to Kearney He continued to live in the family about 1905, his father worked as a home and was able to do this with the under 63 kg championship. bookkeeper at the Prunty Hotel, owned loving care and support of his many by Louis’ uncle Frank Prunty. friends and neighbours in Kearney. In 1924 Ed’s mother and father In January of 2004 Ed became a opened a family store and ice cream resident of Eastholme, , where parlour which would become a familiar he lived out his remaining years under landmark and tradition in the town. It the exceptional care of the dedicated was quite a task to keep ice cream frozen employees and volunteers there. He was since there was no hydro at that time. happy and much loved by everyone. Opening night for choral society’s annual cabaret The work began each winter when the Edmund died quietly and peacefully ice formed on the River. on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in his 92nd again next April. The Townships of Ryerson, and It was cut in blocks, packed and stored year. YOUR REGIONAL NEWS The scores for the bid euchre game Armour and the Village of Burk’s Falls in sawdust. The blocks had to be placed A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 20 at the Katrine are holding a rabies clinic at the Ryer- around the ice cream tubs twice a day celebrated by Father McMahon of Burk’s Falls & Katrine Community Centre are as follows. Ladies son Township garage located on the to keep it solid. Hydro finally arrived in Huntsville at the Church of the Holy high score - Betty Dennis; Ladies second corner of Hwy. 520 and Midlothian 1939. Spirit in Burk’s Falls on Saturday, May covering Burk’s Falls and Katrine high - Betty Murray; Gents highest Score Road on Wednesday, June 4 between Ed’s father Louis passed away in 10, 2008. He was laid to rest in the family by Cindy Susut - Bill McAughey; Gents second highest 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Your pets must be 1942 and his mother Kate continued plot in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in - Joan Brillinger (playing on a blue card); at least 16 weeks old. Please pay in operating the store until 1945 when she Kearney. Tonight is the opening night for It’s Moonshots - Betty Murray (2). The scores cash as cheques are not accepted. Call handed it over to Edmund and Edgar. It Ed was predeceased by all of De-Lovely, an arrangement of music for Friday, May 23 are: Ladies highest the township office at 382-3232 if you became known as the Belfoy Brothers his siblings, Mabel (late John) from the 1930s and 1940s, presented score - Erma Taylor; Ladies second high- need more information. Store. Kate died in 1989. O’Shaughnessy, Pearl (late Quincy) by the Almaguin Choral Society. The est -Joan Brillinger; Gents highest score The results for the Lions Club TV Over the years the ice cream store Adams, Ruby (late Vincent) McManus, cabaret will run every evening until Sat- - Joey Jacobs (playing on a blue card); bingo on Friday, May 23 are as fol- was a favourite place for locals to drop Eldon and Edgar, and also by his niece urday, May 31 with shows beginning at Gents second highest - Madeline Sieber lows. The inside square worth $50 was in and play a game of cribbage with “the Mary Ann McManus. 7:30 p.m. at the Land of Lakes Theatre (playing on a blue card); Lone hands (a won by Jeanette Hopcraft and Deb- boys.” He is survived by and will be in Burk’s Falls. Desserts will be served tie) - Joey Jacobs & Erma Taylor. bie McLennan. Their cards were pur- On October 31, 1981, the brothers lovingly remembered by his nieces during intermission in keeping with the Katrine Ladies Golf has begun and chased at the Kwik Ways in retired and closed their store. To Patricia (Peter) Croteau, Ann (John) evening’s theme. Tickets must be pur- all golfers at all levels are invited to and Burk’s Falls. The share the wealth celebrate this event, the Town of Kearney Staines, Carol O’Shaughnessy, his chased in advance as seating is reserved. join the fun every Tuesday morning worth $305 was won by Reta Basso honoured them with a party and nephews Denis (Shirley) McManus, Get yours by calling Fred Clark at 384- at 9:15 a.m. Call Elaine at 382-6473 for who bought her card at Cox’s General presentation of a plaque acknowledging Darrel (Susan) McManus and Brian 5383. All seats will be numbered. more details. Store. The treasure chest worth $450 their contribution to the community. (Annette) McManus and John (Debbie) The show will be done in black and Holy Spirit Church is having a roast wasn’t won and will be worth $475 in They spent their retirement years O’Shaughnessy, as well as several great white, and the audience is welcome to beef dinner on Saturday, May 31 at the 53 numbers or less this Friday. looking after the grass and clearing snow nieces and nephews. dress in these colours or in 30s or 40s- Katrine Community Centre from 4:30 Bingo is played every Friday night inspired attire — or both! to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at at 6 p.m. on your community cable Laura Murray and her team of Katrine Marine, the Katrine General channel. Those without cable can fundraisers for this year’s cancer drive Store, or by calling 382-2894 or 382- play at the Sundridge and South River Arnold, Allie Lloyd raised a whopping total of $7,696.50. 1761. On May 31, call 382-5019 to Legions. Allie Lloyd Arnold of Thornlove, A member of Branch 390 of the For the Burk’s Falls area, Laura Murray reserve your ticket. Purchase your tick- Quote: “A fanatic is one who can’t Ontario, passed away on May 11, 2008 Royal Canadian Legion, Allie was and Barb Nichols raised $5,501; Shirley ets soon as they usually sell out. change his mind and won’t change the in South River. He was 85. retired from her work at the LCBO. Rowley canvassed and brought in $171; The Katrine Leisure Club held a subject.” – Winston Churchill. The son of Cecil and Lillian Arnold, A funeral service was conducted by Jean Schmeler raised $255; and Helen euchre tournament. First place were Al Please send me your news for next Allie married Velma Arnold on Sept. Dave Opatovsky of moore’s Funeral Healey fundraised $221. In Kearney, Byers, Virginia Morrison, Cheryl Prince week by Sunday at 6 p.m. You can e- 24, 1946 in . Chapel at Chalmer’s United Church in the volunteers did an excellent job and Ron Attwell. Second place winners mail me at [email protected], Allie is survived by sons Steve, Ron South River. canvassing and raised $1,548.50. were Jewel Langois, Joey Jacobs, Dana fax me at 382-3263, or call me at 382- and Perry of South River, Ontario. Interment at South River Cemetery. Many thanks to all those who Keritschanko and Walter Keritschanko. 1872. Let me know about those anni- Also survived by grandchildren Cara, Pallbearers were Ryan Arnold, Chad donated to this cause. The fundraising Third place went to Doug Mowatt, Pat versaries, birthdays, or other events Melody, Ryan, Chad, Cassandra, Ricky, Arnold, Gregory Arnold, Brandon team will be counting on your support Goggins, Betty Murray and Irma Taylor. you would like to see in this column. Gregory and Brandon. Arnold and Brian McCron. Attend nursing station meeting June 4; show your support and bring suggestions Magnetawan Central School were to 3 p.m. Best wishes only. A reminder to everyone that you His children Lorraine from British YOUR REGIONAL NEWS honoured to have Canadian author Get well wishes to Anna are invited to attend a public forum Columbia (whom we have not seen Eric Walters at the school to sign and Bittschwamm, who is home following regarding the possibility of a nursing since 1969), Janice from Richmond Magnetawan & Area speak on his books in celebrating with surgery. Get well wishes, Jean Grunig. station in Magnetawan. Hill and Ralph from Barrie attended. covering Port Carmen, Literacy Week. The sympathy of the community The meeting will be held at the It was a great representation of family Mr. McLachlan was visiting with to Doris Landford in the passing of Magnetawan Community Centre on and friends for a great person. Magnetawan, Ahmic Harbour the school for story telling. The Grade her husband Doug. Also to Mark and Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Come A very nice baby shower was held for and Dunchurch 5 and 6 students went to Toronto for Lila Landford and Kyle and Eric in the out and bring your suggestions and Tracey LeGrand (Mumford) with Tracey by Mary Jane Campbell their year-end trip. The Magnetawan passing of Mark’s father and the boys’ support for the project. This is an receiving many nice gifts. Home and School Association held a grandfather. opportunity to make your voice heard The bridal shower was held for Faryn The results of euchre for May 16 book fair from Wednesday to Friday Results of euchre on May 23: yellow and your questions answered. Kivell with many in attendance. She follow. Yellow card, first, Karl Schlichting; and sold $2,644 worth of new books. card, first, Julie Gibson; second, Archie Happy 80th birthday to Ken Willing received many nice gifts. second, Harvey Morris; green card, first, This means that the school will receive McLaren; green card, first, Julie Gibson; this week. I understand with all his The Magnetawan Guides and George Livingston; second, Mary Weiss; $1,322 worth of books. second, Archie McLaren; green card, many talents he has undertaken making Pathfinders planted 50 seedling trees for lone hands, first, Charlie Gray; second, Come and celebrate with Devina first, Brenda Powis; second, Gerry an Italian mandolin and case. community service and Environmental Lillian Serbert; low, Agi Kornhofer; door Crisp on the occasion of her 80th Armstrong; most lone hands, first, We attended a wonderful surprise Week. prize, Peggy Grant. birthday on Sunday, June 1 at the Donna Pirson; second, Percy Smith; birthday party at the Horseshoe Valley Food for thought: A slip of the tongue The students and parents of Dunchurch Community Hall from noon low, Mary Weiss. Inn for Don Campbell (Bruce’s brother). cuts deeper than a sword.

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