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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times-Advocate, 2002-11-20, Page 9By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The beef supper at the United Church was well-attended in spite of the wintry weather on Nov. 17. The Remembrance Day service was held at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. with the Lucan Legion Branch 540 in attendance. Barbara Tuxford officiat- ed and the Canada Wreath was laid by Muriel Lewis, the Ontario Wreath by Cathie Westman, for the Unknown Soldier by Bill Smith, for Branch 540 by Tom Davidson, and for the Granton United Church by Jeremy Lambourn. At Granton United Church on Children’s Sunday, Nov. 17, Lay Pastor Val Hodgins led the service. Erica Garrett lit the Christ Candle. Stories of faithful people of all ages were read beginning with ‘Baby Moses’ by Amie McRobert; ‘Story from Guatemala’ by Val Hodgins; ‘The Boy Samuel’ read by Val Hodgins and enacted by Elizabeth Herbert, Blake Forron and Bob McAlorum; ‘The Craig Kielburger Story’ read by Val Hodgins; ‘Jesus and a Child’s Lunch’ read by Martin Riddell. The children’s time was led by Carolyn Bryan and the choir sang ‘Celebrate this Happy Holy Day’. Raymond and Pennie McRobert and family received the offering. Flowers in the sanctuary were in memory of Paige and Blake Forron’s grand- mother. At St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kirkton on Nov. 17, Rev. Dalice Sim cele- brated the Holy Eucharist and the lessons were read by Becky Hawkins. The message was about offer- ing one’s skills and talents to the community. Clandeboye W.I. Clandeboye Women’s Institute held their semi- annual dessert euchre at St. James Parish Hall on Nov. 12. Prizes were awarded to Kay Lankin and Adrian DeBrouwer for high scores; to Evelyn McNaughton and Louise Sutherland for lone hands; and Olive Simpson and Muriel Lewis for low scores. A short business meeting for W.I. members followed when president Betty McIntyre gave an account of the recent London Area Convention. Wednesday, November 20, 2002 9Exeter Times–Advocate Letters from the Country IV by Marsha Boulton A Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour award winner. Her fourth book with winsome witty essays about life on the farm. Even a story about small town newspapers. Tradepaper $14.95 HAVE A STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS with NO TAX The Price on the Book is the Price you Pay! OPEN MON. - FRI. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 5th - DECEMBER 31 CHILDREN’S BOOKS •Harry Potter •Munsch •Junie B. 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Worship was made special by the sacrament of baptism for Becca Ann Haggit, daugh- ter of Greg Haggit and Wendy McLeod. Rev. Hagerman read scripture and his sermon was entitled "Belonging." There was a strong feel- ing of belonging at Centralia United Church on Nov. 16 as many peo- ple were involved in preparing, organizing, and serving a delicious turkey dinner. On Nov. 24, White Gift Sunday will be held and gifts of toys, food and clothing will be accepted for the Huron County Christmas Bureau. This will also be the first Sunday for the lighting of the Advent Wreath. The Sunday School invites everyone to a luncheon following worship. Donations of warm scarves, mittens, and hats to keep children warm during the cold winter weather would also be appreciated. There is a large basket at the church for these items. On Dec. 1, donations for the food bank would be appreciated. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will also be cele- brated. Rev. Alun Thomas thanks everyone for their continued support and kindness to him and his family. Rev. Hagerman, supply minister, visited many congregation members last week. If there is someone you would like him to visit, please con- tact him so that he can arrange to meet. He hopes to visit congrega- tion members one day eacb week. Euchre On October 28, Marian Noels and Helen Macdonald were the high score winners at the euchre games in Crediton. Doris Pfaff and Mary Kenny had the low scores. Lone hand winners were Norma Walper and Art Oberline. On Nov. 11, Helen Macdonald again was the high score winner with Bernice Squires. Lone hand winners were Helen Wasnidge and Blanche Johns. Irene Theander and George Adams had the low scores. Centralia library closes doors Nov.30 Remembrance service at Cenotaph by Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA -The Crokinole Club met Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. at Varna Church. The top four shufflers in ‘A’ division were Jason Beierling, 60 points; Ivan McClymont, 52; Murray Purdue, 48; and Alec Ostrom, 41. The top four in the ‘B’ division were Joan Beierling, 54; Ron Coleman, 51; Mary Ostrom, 50; and Marg Hayter and Marg McClymont tied with 42 for fourth. The Club meets again Nov. 26 for doubles play. The church service was in Goshen on Sunday and will be in Goshen on Nov. 24. Varna’s crokinole club meets