Browns WI Tweedsmuir Community History, 1971, p. 14

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KELLY HEARN HAD RECOVERED from the initial shock of his "This Is Your Life" presentationat St. Marys Arena by the time this picture was taken. Mrs. Hearn (Eileen) is shown with Kelly. "WELL, PLL BE!“ Kelly Hearn gets an assist into a chair from Lions President and ILC. Bruce Murray as the "This Is Your Life" presentation got underway at St. Marys Arena last Saturday evening. Kelly, after reaching the stand, back by the "This Is Your A completely flabbergasted Kelly .Hearn was the recipient of the fourth annual "This Is Your Life" presentation by the St. Marys Lions Club at the Arena Hall last Saturday eve- ning. Despite the rather rugged weather, a full house turned out to enjoy the evening, including dozens of persons, relatives and friends, who have known Kelly through the years. Lion President Bruce Murray explained that the choice was made by a committee, headed by Lion David Stevens. Bruce, as M.C. turned in a masterful performance and must have had a little 'side assistance from the ghost of Sherlock Holmes in or- der to dig up all the background and people eonneeterwith the various incidents related along the way. Was Born Near The Junction Full House Turns' Out At L Arena, And "Kelly" Hearn ( ls Completely Flabbergasted f First voice was' that of Cam Fotheringham, a Avoice 'which Kelly obviously recognized with- out any trouble at all. Mike Brogden then thanked Kelly for being one of the men instrumen- tal in starting Jr. .8 hockey in St. Marys and thus the Lincolns. Son Barry thanked his Dad also for his great interest in the team and his help through the years. Barry is the coach of the Jr. B Lincolns. Son-in-law Dusty Aldis, a former Linc and present club trainer, added his thanks. T In introduction, Bruce Mur- ray noted that "Rolston George" had been born near the June- tion and a parade of voices, with the owners at first unseen be- hind the stage curtain, began to unfold the life of Kelly Hearn. neath sign, had a problem get- ting his faithful stogie lit and seemed rather paler than the Kelly known to so many. From the audience came a chuckling query, "Have ya got his horse?" Old School Times Jim Richardson wondered if Kelly recalled the time he lost a toss for a third playoff game but wound 'up by getting the game in town after all? Getting into what he termed the "horsey section" in the life of Kelly, Bruce waited for the next mystery voice, that of Bob Noble. Bob wondered if Kelly recalled the races they had each day with the milk wagons from Currah's store to Sparling’s Dairy? Bob said that Kelly new, er won one of these races, hut by this time Kelly had recovered sufficiently to deny this, saying he "must have won at least twice." Bruce continued on the "horsey" theme recounting the fact that Kelly now owns a year- ling named "Swingbridge" and in 1947 made family history by bringing a pony right into the kitchen. best wishes to Kelly. A letter from a former girl-friend, giving an insight into the romance, was a highlight.

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