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The Times-Advocate, 2002-10-30, Page 28Wednesday, October 30, 2002 35Exeter Times–Advocate Angelic artwork rates royal reply By Sandra Forster TIMES-ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER – A little boy’s sympathy card to Queen Elizabeth flew across the ocean and her grateful reply flew back. Hayden Bowman, 4, is a Junior Kindergarten student at Exeter Public School and son of Kevin and Laurie. He was watching the Queen Mother’s funeral on TV on April 9 with his mom and little brother Harrison, when he said he wanted to write to the Queen. Laurie says she talked to Hayden about angels and heaven after he attended his grandfather’s and uncle’s funerals and assured him ‘Papa’s’ angels are watching over him. Touched by the televised service, Hayden went to the patio doors and looked for the Queen Mother in the clouds and said although he couldn’t find her, he knew she “would be just fine.” Laurie says it was totally his idea to send the Queen a sympathy card. He grabbed his favourite colour, yel- low, crayon and drew a picture of Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, com- plete with yellow crowns and yellow hugs and kisses. He signed his masterpiece from him- self and Harrison and Laurie wrote an explanation letter, including a photo of the two little boys. She addressed the envelope to Buckingham Palace and took Hayden to the Exeter post office, where staff sup- plied him with special, colourful Canadian stamps. In June, a letter on official letterhead from Queen Elizabeth’s Lady in Waiting arrived, thanking Hayden for his letter of sympathy. It said the messages received “are a great comfort to the Queen and her fam- ily.” Laurie was impressed by the personal response, given the amount of mail the Queen must have received at the time. She had the letter and envelope from Buckingham Palace framed with com- memorative coins from this year. Hayden may pursue an artistic career and says art is his best class in school, even better than recess. Hayden Bowman,4,received a royal thank you from Queen Elizabeth’s Lady in Waiting for sending the Queen a yellow crayon picture in sympathy of the Queen Mother’s passing.(photo/Sandra Forster) By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - Sympathy from the community is extended to the family of Bob Garrett who died on Sun, Oct. 20. Interment in Birr United Cemetery. Many from near and far attended the traditional turkey supper at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan recently. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Meredith Dodds lit the Christ Candle. Marilyn Humphrey, chair of the session welcomed the Wesley Congregation to join Granton as one congregation, the Granton Wesley pastoral charge. Eric Westman of the Wesley Session presented the Communion Chalice, Bible and Hymn Book. Fred Mardlin presented the cross; Edith Eaton from the U.C.W. presented a coffee carafe; Jennifer Walden rep- resenting the Sunday School presented a gift; and Hilda Grose and Donna Westman presented a scrap- book of memories started by Edna Langford. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins entitled the message ‘Love will keep us together’ and the scripture lessons were read from Deuteronomy 34 and Matthew 22. Flowers in the Sanctuary were from the funeral of Bob Garrett. A time of fellowship and lunch followed the service. The Wesley congregation met at their church at 10:30 a.m. and Granton members went down and brought them to Granton and took them home after the service. A lovely gesture. On Sun. Nov. 3, 10 and 17 at 9:45 a.m. there will be Bible Study. Call Geraldine McAlorum at 225-2372 for information. Sun., Nov. 3, junior choir practice at 10:30 a.m. Sun., Nov. 3, Unit 2 will be hosting a time of fellow- ship at 10:30 a.m. with muffins and coffee. and at 11:00 a.m., a special service will be held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the United Church Women. Congratulations to Heather and Bryan Kelso on the birth of their son Jared Bryan on Oct. 11. Incidentally, according to the ‘Looking Back’ column (25 years) last week’s Journal Argus, the congregation of Wesley United Church marked the 25th anniversary of the erection and opening of the present building. In other words the present church now was built 50 years ago. At St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kirkton on Sunday, Rev. Dalice Sim celebrated the Holy Eucharist and the message was about the two greatest commandments. Bill Schaefer read the lessons. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of Allen Berry. Intended for last week A huge congregation attended the 135th anniversary and final service at Wesley United Church recently. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins led the service assisted by former Pastor Normalie Voakes from Leamington. Andy McBurney lit the Christ Candle. The ministry of music was provided by Cindy Bilyea. Marilyn Hart, Chair of the Middlesex Presbytery, spoke to the congregation. Memories of Wesley were recalled by Fred Walden, Fred Mardlin, Eric Westman, Ken Westman, Gay (Stewart) Slinger, Doreen Garrett, and Brenda Panrall from New Market. Letters were read from Mrs. Elwood Morden (wife of former minister the late Rev. Morden), Hamilton; Rev. Sue (Seymour) McAllister, Kelowna, B.C.; and Margaret Hern from Rural Life Ministry. A time of food, fellowship and remembering followed the service. Granton U.C.W. U.C.W. Unit 2 met at Granton United Church recently with eight members present. President Debbie Toll opened with a group of readings dealing with being busy, about slowing down and enjoying the simpler things in life - a wonderful message and reminder. Discussion included upcoming events, especially the beef supper on Nov. 17. Plans were made for serving muffins before the service on Nov. 3 and plans for the next meeting at the church on Nov. 7 at 6:45 p.m. Clandeboye W.I. Clandeboye Women’s Institute and friends had din- ner at Damen’s Restaurant in St. Marys recently. Later they visited McCully’s Hill Farm where they heard the history of the farm which was established in 1847. They also had a tour of the farm on a horsedrawn wagon. Everyone found something of interest while browsing through the Farm Store. The outing was arranged by Marilyn Dixon, convener of agricultural issues. Wesley congregation escorted to Granton UC Pat Bolen TIMES ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER–An unlicensed firearm will cost a London man 30 days in jail. In Exeter court Oct.24, Derek Newstead, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing an unlicensed 22. caliber handgun and ammuni- tion at his residence in Parkhill. Judge Getcliffe sentenced Newstead to 30 days in jail to be served intermittently on weekends, as well as 60 days probation. The Crown stated Newstead’s common-law wife became aware of the handgun and ammunition in a bedroom drawer. On the evening of Apr 17, Newstead became upset that a promised ride to London had not arrived. Leaving the house, his wife heard what she believed to be a shot and police were sum- moned. After a brief standoff, Newstead surrendered to police and was taken into custody. Newstead denied firing the weapon and stated the noise heard was a fire- cracker.Although police believe the pistol was stolen along with 32 other weapons in an Oct 2001 break and enter, charges of possessing a stolen firearm were dropped due to lack of evidence. Drinking driver Steven Munn 19,of Hensall, had his license sus- pended for a year after pleading guilty to driving with over 80mg of alcohol in his blood. Munn was stopped Aug 10 on Hwy. 84 and arrested after failing a breath screening. He was also fined $600. Illegal firearm lands man in jail EXETER COURT Man found in haystack HURON – On Oct. 24 at 10:15 p.m., a Huron OPP offi- cer was conducting a radar patrol on Hwy. 4 when a beige 1990 Volkswagen came into the beam doing more than 25 km/h over the speed limit. The vehicle pulled into a farm laneway and stopped near the barn. The occupants fled on foot and a short time later, a 42-year-old Parkhill man was found hiding near a mound of hay. He was found intoxicated and charged with a liquor offence and trespassing . He told police the driver had escaped through the fields. The OPP are continuing their investigation. Door damaged ZURICH – Sometime overnight Oct. 26-27, an attempt was made to force open a door at the Laundromat/Car Wash on Victoria St., Zurich. Huron OPP report the door and jam were damaged. Anyone who can assist the OPP in solving this case is asked to call Huron OPP or Crime Stoppers. Stolen truck found GRANTON – A black 1995 GMC pickup truck stolen Oct. 25 from a driveway on King St., Granton in Lucan Biddulph was found Oct. 27 in London. Middlesex OPP report the truck’s steering column was damaged in the theft.