HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-02-25, Page 6a • e 6 Times -Advocate, Februar 25, 1987
Area woman named president of
Ontario fairs' homecraft division
Dolores Shapton, a member of the
Exeter Agricultural Society, was
elected president of the Homecraft
Division of the Ontario Association of
Agricultural Societies on February 17
at the annual convention in Toronto.
As well as Homecraft President,
her duties include being a member of
the Board of Directors and Executive
of the Main Board of this Association
and she was appointed as a member
of the Resolution committee, Finance
committee, Photograph committee,
Convention committee and chairper-
son of Homecraft committee.
She told the T.A. on the weekend "It
is my privelege and honour to be
elected to this great friendly
organization promoting agriculture
and providing a greater link between
rural and urban people. The holding
of Agriculture Exhibitions or Fairs
provides an opportunity for all ages
of people to participate in competition
or display their interest and share
with those who come to the fair. The
fair business is big business and very
closely related to the Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture and Food." -
TO MARRY — Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tiedeman wish to announce the
marriage of their daughter, Kelly to David Holtzmann, son of Howard
and Dorene Holtzmann, Exeter. Wedding to take place March 7, 1987
at 3:30 p.m. in Exeter United Church. Open reception to follow.
Photo by Bart DeVries
Women make plans
for '87 prayer day
One hundred years of ecumenical
prayer and action will be celebrated
around the world on March 6, 1987
when World Day of Prayer marks its
'centennial. People of all major
denominations in 170 countries and
regions will gather on that day to pray
for global concerns.
This event will continue a tradition
that began in 1887. The poverty and
miserable living conditions of im-
migrant families touched the heart of
Mary Ellen James of Brooklyn, New
York. She called for a national day of
prayer and action.
Since then the movement has
spread around the world and on the
first Friday of March each year peo-
ple gather to pray for peace and
justice.
This world prayer movement is uni-
que in its leadership. From the begin-
ning lay women have written and
organized the service in local com-
munities. In Canada alone over 3,000
REBEKAHS MEET
Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge met
Wednesday evening with a good
attendance.
N.G. Sister Jan Jeffery presided
and dealt with the business.
V.G. Sister Mavis Atthill reported
making several visits.
Plans were finalized for the
February 28 1.O.O.F. bonspiel we are
catering to.
Sister Elaine Skinner led in singing
and Sister Marie Fydenchuck gave a
reading. Lunch was served.
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country.
In the Exeter area the "World Day
of Prayer" will be held in Cavell
Presbyterian Church. March 6, at 2
p.m.
On the same day, people will be
gathering in Africa, Asia, Latin
America, the Middle East, Europe
and the Pacific Islands. It is a time
to be linked with others around the
world on a specific day praying for
the same issues and hopes. Services
are translated into thousands of
languages and dialects.
Offerings are used for social service
projects and education programs both
nationally and internationally. In
Korea aid has been given to A-bomb
victims and to a half -way house for
women prisoners. In Sudan a school
for the blind is supported; Sweden
providen scholarships for women in
developing countries. New Zealand
has sponsored medical aid t'o
Guatemala, and Argentine has set up
soup kitchens for children.
In Canada, World Day of Prayer is
sponsored by Women's Inter -Church
Council. of Canada.
NEW HOMECRAFT PRESIDENT — Dolores Shapton of Exeter was
named president of the Homecraft Division of the Ontario Agricultural
Societies at the annual convention in Toronto. Here she is being con-
gratulated by husband Bruce, her most loyal supporter. T -A photo
VILLA HAPPENINGS
February has been a busy month at
the Exeter Villa.
Rev. Duke Vipperman, Rev. Kevin
Rutledge and Rev. Rick Hawley con-
ducted Wednesday church services.
Thanks to the pianists who provided
the music.
To celebrate Valentines day, we
held a special buffet dinner. Tables
were decorated in red and white and
a delicious meal was served. The
Villa baking club baked and
decorated cupcakes which were serv-
ed at the dinner.
Our students helped us celebrate
February birthdays for Jim Riley,
Matti Aho, Ethel lleggert and Oliver
McKay who will be 98 years young!
Our thanks to the Legion ladies for
holding their usual Monday night
bingo. It is always well attended and
enjoyed by the residents.
Xi Gamma Nu Chapter of Beta
Sigma Phi entertained the Lodge
residents for Valentines Day.
Children of the members put on a
varietN program and then a delicious
lunch was served.
Cribbage, crokinole and euchre
were in order when the Exeter
Nomads came to visit. Residents en-
joyed playing cards and then cake
and ice cream were served at the con-
clusion of the evening.
Our thanks also to the Brownies for
their delightful visit and to the Senior
Citizens for the afternoon of bingo.
The ladies from the afternoon unit
of the Exeter U.C.W. hosted, the
February birthday party in the
Lodge. The ladies put on a program
and then served birthday cake and ice
cream to the residents. Birthday
wishes are extended to Margaret
Overwell and James Smith.
We welcome Nancy lfolland to the
Exeter Villa as the new Activities Co-
ordinator. If you have time or a talent
to share with the residents or would
like to just drop in for a visit, please
call her at 23571581 any afternoon.
Congratulations to Darlene Steele
and Julie Morris on the arrivals of
new daughters and we wish a speedy
recovery to Pat Campbell, R.N.
Residents and staff wouhl like to
wish Beth Jamieson good luck on her
move and new home in Guelph.
GRADUATES — Kathryn Allister,
daughter of Frank and Carol
Allister of Grand Bend graduated
from the University of Western
Ontario, with her B.A. at the Fall
Convocation October 31, 1986.
She is furthering her studies in
French at Western. She is a
graduate of S.H.D.H.S.
"My first involvement with Exeter
Fair was with the children in 1968 and
later became convener and president
of the School Fair in years 1973,74,75.
As my interest grew and oppor-
tunities arose, I accepted and enjoyed
the challenge of being Lady President
of Exeter in 1979 and 80.A further op-
portunity arose and I accepted the
position of Lady Representative for
District eight, Huron -Perth of the On-
tario Association for 1981 and 82.
"Bruce and I have taught our fami-
ly to keep as many doors open as
possible in their life and when I was
asked to become the Junior Convener
for the Ontario Association, a door
was opened for me. This was a great
experience working with and presen-
ting programmes with the Youth of
Ontario in '83 and '84. Another has
opened this year and here I am your
1987 president of Homecraft Division
with some special challenges for the
Fairs of Ontario.
"At the recent convention and be-
ing first vice-president, it was my du-
ty to correlate all reports from all the
homecraft divisions of Ontario into
one report and challenged the fairs
with up to date prize lists with new
ideas and terminology in their prize
list planning."
"I have challenged the fairs without
a logo or crest to promote a competi-
tion in this year's prize list and a
display will be held at the 1988 conven-
tion. Other challenges are a history of
your fair, promoting the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture Slogan "On-
tario - there's no taste like home" and
relating it to the food we eat, judging
symposiums educating judges and ex-
hibitors, better budgeting and to have
fun creating enthusiasm working at
your fairs."
Mrs. Shapton concluded "As I look
forward to chairing the Homecraft
Division with fifteen Homecraft
Representatives, one of whom is
male, a Handicraft Convener, and
Junior Convener and executive I will
have an exciting year visiting fairs
and conveying my enthusiasm for On-
tario Fairs."
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