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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-03-05, Page 23b. SET TO PERFORM — The younger members of the Exeter Figure Skating club are always popular with audiences and this group will be no exception when they hit the ice to show their skills at Friday's "Pop Concert" staged by the club. Back row, left, ore Meghan Pearson, Don DeJong, Julie Darling, Michelle Willis, Wendy Parsons, Jamie -Lynn Dawe, Becky Wuerth, Melanie Seip, Jodi Truemner, Cam Dougall and Amanda Chambers. Front: Ryan Ralph, Sarah Wuerth, Jenna Darling, Alyssa Darling, Meaghan O'Rourke, Jennifer Regier and Chad Monteith. Jason Wilds is also in the group but went for an unschedul- ed skate before the shutter clicked. At men's club Ag Minister speaks in Dashwood By MRS. IRVIN RADER Dashwood Men's Club held their dinner meeting at Dashwood com- munity centre Monday evening with 30 members and 20 guests present. A lovely pork dinner was served. Guest speaker was the Honourable Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food, who spoke on free trade and some possible implications. The next meeting will be held March 24 with father and child guests. Personals Miss Idella Gabel A.R.C.T. an - WI displays their books By ALICE DICKENS Ailsa Craig It was a pleasure for the Tweedsmuir History committee of Riverview Women's Institute to display its books at the south lounge of the Craigwiel Apartments on Wednesday afternoon. Many seniors of the Apartments and Institute members as well as District Curator, Mrs. Arnold (Marg) Harris, of South Lobo Institute brows- ed through the pictures of yester- years, gala days snaps with captions, stories of the local businesses, chur- ches and items of the village, noted people, the local Institute branch as well as farm histories. How one reminisces when people get-together - and so it was when look - in at the 1973-1985 current events! '7'ea and cookies were served bring- ing a pleasant time to a close. . Baptisms During the United Church morning service on Sunday, Rev. Anne Beat- tie received Kelly Lynn Twynstra, daughter of Ed and Diane Twynstra, into the family of God through bap- tism, before an over flow crowd. The Lynn and Twynstra families were present as well as the guest grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zellmaker, of SI;rathroy for the special occasions. As this was Guide -Scout week, the groups assembled at the front of the church. The offering was received by four of the group. For all ages, the minister led in several action songs which included "He's got the whole world in his hands". The first Bible lesson was read by Tracy Cocksworth followed by Colin McLachlan reading from John after which Rev. Beattie (by memory) told a story about "legs". Special music by the Sonshine Singers (of Beechwood) was much enjoyed. Before leaving, all groups repeated their promises to renew them today before you and before each other as a pledge .of our faithfulness to the ideals given us by Lord and Lady Baden-Powelk Gordon Sutherland greeted at the church door. Personals At the Ailsa•Craig library, many pre-schoolers are enjoying the story - time with Rita Dixon at the new time 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Friday mornings. nounces that Jennifer Gielnik and Rosanne Dietrich both received honours in grade 5 piano with the Royal Conservatory of music. Vernon Schatz is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, recovering from pneumonia. Mrs. Grace Beavis passed away Saturday, March 1 following a lengthy illness. The funeral was held Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran church Far- mington, Michigan. Relativesatten- ding the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hayter, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hayter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hayter, Goderich; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vandahl, Montreal. The V.L. Becker family held a family gathering Sunday at Dashwood Community Centre in honour of Mrs. Verna Becker's 75th birthday. A lovely dinner was served at 5 p.m. with 65 present. Quite a number were unable to attend. Others having birthdays near the date were Elaine Datars, Mary Becker and Valentine Becker. Mrs. Becker received lovely flowers and a gold watch. They plan to make the gather- ing an annual affair. Judy and Patricia Simpson, Lon- don, and John Mason, Rainy. River, were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mason on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rader, Glen, Marilyn, Heather and Allan Rader, Mr. and Mrs. Elson Lynn and fami- ly, Bill and Ginger Webb and family attended the baptism of Jeffery Justin Lynn at which Heather was sponsor at Centralia United Church. They were all guests with Jim and Darlene Lynn, Chris and Shawn. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Da tars returned home following a lovely vacation spent at Fort Myers, Florida. Elimville UCW repairs Church hymn books By SHIRLEY COOPER The United Church Women met a the church, Wednesday. Members quilted in the morning. Severa members also fixed the hymn books At noon Mrs. Marion Skinner and Mrs. Jake Hovius served lunch. The study for the United Church Women is the Native Indian and -they served items that probably might have been served by them at one time. Some of the items were corn chowder, chicken noodle soup with meat balls, honey, apple butter, strawberry jam and a variety of muffins. Quilting continued after lunch while president Mrs. Floyd Cooper con- ducted the business. The roll call was answered by "Naming a Canadian In- dian tribe or reserve". The Huron Perth Presbyterial An- nual meeting report was given. Mrs. Ina Skinner reported for the morning and Mrs. Cooper read Mrs. John Bat- ten's report for the afternoon. Mrs. Marion Skinner reported on the Huron Perth Presbyterial executive meeting held in Clinton. Mrs. Don Kerslake offered to make a poster for the United Church Women of London Conference •annual meeting to be held in Stratfyird on April 14 and 15. It was decided to cater to a banquet at Kirkton-Woodham Community in October. Members were asked to bring in old nylons and pantyhose to be taken back to the Bluewater Rest Home. They were also asked to bring good used clothing to take to "Bless- ings" in Zurich. The World Day of Prayer will be held at the Pentescostal church in Ex- eter March 7 at 2 p.m. Each member received a calendar for the month of March. It contains some special comments and many of us will be paying fines. We are asked to return any money we may end up paying to the United Church Women meeting in April. t Everyone then had a break from quilting while Mrs. Howard Pym in - 1 troduced us to the new study for the . next two years. She had a couple of maps showing the Indian Reserves and also naming the tribes of Canada. Mrs. Pym read an article written by Rev. Ken Mcl�ay. She also show- ed a film strip entitled "As we see it" narrated by Rev. McKay. In closing we formed a circle and joined hands and she read a prayer. The women continue to quilt this week at the church. Government of Canada TREASURY BILLS 60 Days, 90 Days 11.4" 30 days 11% 180 days 10.7% 360 days 9.9% Multiples of $1,000 with a $5,000 minimum. Rates are subject to change Dominion Securities Pitfield 344 Andrew St. S., Exeter, Ont. 235-2231 Play euchre at Mt. Carmel Euchre with 14 tables in play was enjoyed Sunday night at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Winners were men's high and low, Anthony Martene and Ed Armstrong; ladies high and low, Mary Moser and Margaret Carter; lone hands, Philomene Hogan. 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WtWAM ROHM Thames Rood Mr. and Mrs. Art Hands, Stratford, entertained at their home recently in honour of their aunt, Mrs. Marie Green's 80th birthday. Those atten- ding were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cottle and Mrs. Green, Exeter, Alvin Cottle, Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cot- tle. Happy Birthday, Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde visited Fri- day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hodgert return- ed home Monday after holidaying in Florida for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Miller, Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pepper, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Love of Grand Bend were Sunday supper guests with Mr..and Mrs. Reg Hodgert. Mr: and Mrs. George Kellett were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knight and girls, Hensel!. Congratulations to Kerry Manders who was successful at Crediton Wednesday night with her speech "How Hard it is to Write a Speech". She received a trophy for first place with her name on it which will be kept at Usborne Central School for a year. The Third Sunday In Lent Church service was in charge of Rev. Robert Matheson. We sang the children's hymn "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". The minister told the children's story "I am who I am". Rev. Robert Matheson read the passages of Scripture from Exodus 3:1-15, Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9. The sermon was entitled "A Call Takes Shape". Because God cares for the oppress- ed people of all generations he calls Mases from the burning bush to go and lead the Israelites (oppressed slaves) out of bondage in Egypt. The voice of God is not an oppressive voice. Speaker on wood at Staffa Institute Ry MRS. J. TEMPULMAN Family Series to be held March 7, in Murray Christie was the guest the Main Street United Church, Mit- speaker at the February meeting of chell at 8 p.m. Members decided to theStaffa Women's Institute, held at have a lunch booth at a local sale on the home of the president Mis. Kay April 5 and a committee was named Smale, February 26. to look after this. Murray had on display many dif- Plans are underway for the dessert ferent kinds of wood, including euchre tO,be held in the township hall hemlock, spruce, pine, maple, beech, on Tuesday, March 18 at 12:30. The butternut, cherry, oak, ash, walnut committee in charge of the quilt draw and elm. has applied for a license and will He said most were available in our have tickets available for sale in the local bushes and told us what each near future. was most suitable for. Murray had on A notice regarding the Women's In - his display his hobby, woodworking stitute display at the fall fair, Mit- and this included some lovely bowls, chell, this year was read. Theme for candlesticks, lamps and trinket the display will be "A woman's work is never done". Mrs. Smale and Mrs. Miller will take five large and seven small crib quilts made by the members and the finger puppets made for the Southwestern Ontario Children's Cen- tre to the District executive meeting at Kirkton, March 3. Lunch was serv- ed at the close by Mrs. Lillian Douglas and Mrs. Hazel Harburn. Personals Bob Sadler has returned from a holiday in Florida. Mrs. Dennis Parsons and Brent, Delta, British Columbia, visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parsons and other relatives in the community. Barb Templeman is spending this week with her family as it is school break week at Humber Coll e. boxes. Photography is another of Murray's hobbies and he brought a collection of his winning photos from past fairs for all to see. Four members were lucky to receive a handmade toothpick holder in a draw. Murray was in- troduced and thanked by Mrs. Freda Kerslake. President, Mrs. Smale, opened the meeting with a reading "The Pessimists Creed", the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Fifteen members and two visitors were pre- sent and the roll call was answered with a verse on friendship. Thank you cards were read from members who had been remembered while i11. During business, mention was made of the final meeting in the Rural ON ICE, FRIDAY — These youngsters will be among the stars of the Exeter Figure Skating club in Fri- day's "Pop Concert" at the rec centre. Back row, left, Paul Gregus, Gregory Jeffery, Kian MacDougall, Koleb McLeod and Dennis.Noakes. Front: Brian Parsons, David Veal, Joel Evans, Carly Riley and Vanessa Laye. 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