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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-06-28, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, June 28 1989 Granton by Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Several ladies from the Granton area enjoyed a bus trip to the Rose .Festival in Richmond, Indiana on the weekend: The Bryan family reunion was held at the Granton park on Sunday, June 25. At the United Church on Sunday, Rev. Bruce Pierce's sermon was about God, the Sabbath, and peo- ple. The lessons were from Deute- ronomy 5 and Mark 2. Bernadine Kop was•thc bulletin steward. The choir sang the anthem "There is a time" and the organist Ann Bryan sang "He smiled on me". As this was the last Sunday as organ- ist, Mrs. Bryan was presented with a Royal Doulton figurine by Mari- lyn Humphrey on behalf of the con- gregation, and the Clerk of the Ses- sion Leroy Bryan gave the. address. Rev. and Mrs. Brucc Pierce also presented Ann with a gift and.Mrs. Pierce read a pocm she had written.. Ann replied very graciously. The service at the St. Thomas' Anglican Church was withdrawn on Sunday because of the Sabbath for the Earth service at St. Patrick's church, Saintsbury which was host- ed by the Sunday School. A picnic lunch followed. Granton WI The Granton Women's Institute and friends cnjoycd lunch at Marsh's store in Coldstream on June 21. A short meeting followed when the North Middlesex District W.I. pres- ident'Margarct Harris of South Lobo W.I. was the guest speaker. She told some_ interesting things about her life history, especially her I family and her father. The roll call was answered by naming a favourite song and every- body singing. Florence Bryan gdve readings en- titled "Have you noticed" and "Pure Magic" and Muriel Lewis' read "Open Your Hands" and about re- spect for seniors. President Muriel, Lewis led the business discussion when a dona- tion was made to the Granton ce- metery and two bus trips were an- nounced for July and -August. Plans were also made to take part in the Middlesex County W.I. rally at Poplar Hill on July 18. The next regular meeting will be held in September. Court Valentine The ladies of Court Valentine Fo- rester's Lodge met at the home of Edith Youngson in St. Marys on Tuesday evening, June 20, for a pot luck picnic supper. Mrs. Youngson presided and led the' discussion when plans were made for Fun Day. A committee. was named to serve a dinner for Court Carlton in September and the lodge received an invitation to Court Bluebell in October. A_ donation was made to the games for the disabled in Rich- mond, B.C. sponsored by the Cana- dian Order of Foresters. The next regular- meeting will be held in Sep- tembcr. Elsie Dann won the spoon draw, . Parkhill celebration PARKHILL - Parkhill is .cele- brating Canada Day with a bang. Celebrations kick off with mer- chant sidewalk sales on Thursday, Tune 29 and Friday, June 30. Walk through our friendly town'and shop the.spccials. More savings can Ix found on Friday, June 30; Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 when the 2nd Annual town -wide yard sales set up. Lawn, lane and garage.sales can be found through -out .the town. all weekend long. Maps -of the town will be distributed so. you don't miss any streets. For more infor- rnat'ion.phonc Nancy Buckingham at 294-6516. . ,The Lions Club will again hold their tasty Canada Day pork and beef roast on Saturday, July 1 in Coronation Park on King Street. Starting rat 6 p.m., tickets are $8 for adults, S3 for children 6-12, and under 5 years free. Hot dogs and harnburgerr will also be available, and proceeds are to charity. Tickets arc- available from Willy Heide- brecht 294-0044. And the event which everyone looks forward to, The Canada Day Fireworks, -will be presented by the Parkhill Fire Department at dusk on Saturday beside the Arena. Do- nations will be gratefully accepted at the gate. - Help us celebrate Canada Day and the long weekend. Come to Park- . hill - highway 81 at 7, 20 kilomet- res south of Grand Bend. Exeter Villa EXETER - Hello from everyone at the Villa. We appreciated seeing so many of bur fancily and friends visit on Sunday. Our Pic Social was a huge success. Thcrc arc so many people to thank for all of thcir hard work. Many had 'worked together to make it a good afternoon. A special thank you to the Jug Band for their wonderful music On such a hot af- ternoon. We will have a final total of our money raised. for the Alzheimer So- ciety next week. Happy birthday this week to Eve- lyn Heywood, who celebrates on Canada Day. The junior chojr from the Exeter Public School started us off right last week. We appreciate them com- ing and singing last Monday morn- ing. We cnjoycd a treat for lunch last - Wednesday - mini pizzas.- Residents in the Lodge had the adventure of creating their own pizza. It was dif- 'ficult to decide from all of the top- pings. We hope to be able to have them again in the future. Lev. Don 'Rogers of the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle conducted our weekly worship services. The Lioness hosted a strawberry social last Thursday evening. Eve- ryone enjoyed the music and cer- tainly the fresh fruit of the season. Thank you ladies for 'all your thoughtfulness throughout the year. We wish you all a safe and happy summer. Thought for the week: The trou- ble with stretching the truth is that it's apt to snap back. CANADA DAY * JULYIst Thank, you to•everyone for making -our grand opening such a success John McDonald and Staff Door Prize .Winners from dIfOASHWOOD WINDOW AND DOOR CENTRE (Hwy. 83) Thames Rd. E., Exeter 235-0390 Ila May Kercher, Hensall, Patio Set Clare Mosher, Grand Bend, B.B.O. Fran Talbot, Zurich, Cupula Hazel Gemmell, Exeter, Flashlight • Doris Westman, Exeter, Decanter • Mrs. M. Misener,, Exeter, Stop Guards Bob Gilmore, Listowel, &ass Set Kati McNall, Exeter, Garage Door Threshold ' Joyce Eveland, Exeter, Garage Door Threshold Dale Mueller, Monkton, Garage Door Threshold Jena Muma, Grand Bend, Sweat Shirt Token of thanks - Jim Moriock, board chairman of the South, Hu- ron Hospital Association, presented Dr. Don Esker with a gift dur- ing the annual meeting in appreciation for over 30 years of service to the hospital and the .community. • Service award - Administrator Don Curie!' presents nurse Jane Har vey with a gift to mark. 30 years of service at South Huron Hospi- tal. • Best design - Nurse Barb Stretton submitted the winning design in the South Huron Hospital's logo contest. • 1 HY.TT NEWS! • • •Custom Appreciation Month June 15-July 15, 189 ran Our Guarantee For All Best in Calmer Service Call. our customer service represen- tative, Mike Gernls. Mike will be more than pleased to discuSS all of your concrete needs.. He can be reached at 1.800.265.1776, 482.3431 or 482-5610 (Home). - 11 you encounter any problems or have 8 suggestion on how we can serve you better, we encourage you to let us know. Free Donuts! During customer appreciation month, we will be sending free donuts from Bartliff's Bakery. with every order o1 ready -mix Also. feel free to ask our drivers for our pens and matches - ReadyMlx Deliveries Order your ready -mix at least 12 hours before the anticipated delivery time and we will guarantee to deliver your bad within 45 min. of that time. Should you have to wait more than 45 min. on any delivery, the cost of 1 ms of concrete will be deducted from your bill. - Customer Appreciation Raffle Get ottb ticket for every m3 you use Winners will be drawh July 17. Three prizes ere available 1st Prize — an all expense paid weekend 81 Benmilter Inn 2nd Prize. — a dinner for two at Bailey's 3rd Prize — four tickets to the Huron Playhouse in Grand Bend New Conveyor We have recentty installed a mew 38 h Moffat conveyor CLINTON 420 BAYFIELD RD. No Char e Dial 1-800.265.1776 482-3431 Meet at Northlander By Shirley Cooper . • ELIMVILLE '- 'The Elimville Women's Institute met at "North - lander" in Exeter Tor their meeting recently. The members enjoyed a conducted tour through the plant seeing the homes made from the straight right through until it is completely furnished ready to be used. Evelyn Home thanked our tour guide. We then went to Elimville Unit- ed Church for the rest of the meet- ing. The meeting opened with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect.. The roll call was an- swered by naming a famous person born on a farm. President, Shirley Cooper, was in charge. of the business. Members will receive notice of the July or August meeting by telephone.- Ma- rie Brock will be our representative . to the South Hure'l Hospital auxil- iary. Marjorie Johns gave the report on the District Annual held in Sea - forth. The Exeter Fair display was discussed. . Isabelle Fletcher and Marie Brock presented a dialogue of many items affecting ow environment including acid- rain, recycling and the use of the "blue boxes" Isabelle had on display many items that are safe to the environment from ValueMart. Thcrc included toilet tissue, wash detergent, oil, paper plates and other items. Jean Lynn and Isabelle did a ques- tion and answer dialogue with Isa- belle asking the question and Jean answering. A Kitchen Band con- sisting of Marion Skinner, Grace Pym, Ruth Skinner and Kay Mor- ley with Evelyn Horne on the piano. played several numbers, Everyone , cnjoycd a social time. A good crowd attendedthe Elim- ville Sunday School Anniversary on Sunday. Laura Skinner and Brenda Elford lit the candles before the service. The children and teach- ers sang "Jesus Loves Mc" as they proceeded to the choir loft where they sang the "Hello Song." Happy Gang AILSA" CRAIG - On June 21, the Happy Gang Seniors met at the Legion Hall for. our Dinner at 12 p.m. With Ann Stcwart at the pia- no, we sang grace then cnjoycd a lovely meal. With president Levi White presid- ing and Harold Guilfoyle as treasur- er and Shirley Williams as secre- tary, we had a short business meeting. . - The remainder of the afternoon was spent playing cuchre\yith nine tables playing 10 games. The winners: Ladies High - Mar- ian Lavcne,.Ladies Lone = Syblc Stephenson, Ladies Low - Hazel Walker, Mens High - Joe Carter, Mens Lone - Levi White, Mcns Low - Roland Neil and High Score from January to June - Alfred Math- crs. • Members meet again July 5 at 1:30 p.m. and we always like to welcome new members. Shauna Rowe read -the Call to Worship "Hello- God". The hymns were announced by Elizabeth Ker- slake. Everyone joined in singing "Magic Penny". The scripture was read by Tracy Taylor. Mark Lynn led in the responsive reading. Janet Coward gave die highlights of the Sunday School year. Sandra' Rowe told the children's • story: TF�eevor Taylor read the scrip- ture followed by a prayer by Erin • Coward. Joan Cooper read the an neuncements. The offering was re- ceived by Andrew Weston, Tyler Taylor, Chad Smith and Matthew (� Rowe with prayer by Trevor Skin- ner. - Janet introduced guest speaker Don Curry with his Clown Minis- try. This service was done by two people in pantomirtae. The Sunday _ - School children were very impressed ' with the clowns.' Joan thanked the guests. • Starr Hovius gave an invitation to. lunch . in the Sunday School rooms. Sharon Lynn presented the two retiring superintendents, Janet Coward and Joan Cooper, with gifts from the Sunday School. The Elimvillc United Church Women will meet tonight - June 28 at 8 p.m. at the home of Jean Johns. The program will be the Stewardship and Finance committee of Kaye Penhalc, Carolyn Johns and Joyce Fulton. The roll call will be make a money donation for the Children's Hospital of Western On- tario. The hostesses will be Marion Johns and Shirley (H) Kerslake. Church services for the summer will be July 2 - Thames Road; July, 9-- Elimvillc; July 23- Elimville; July 30 - picnic at Morrison Dam; August 6 - Thames Road: These services will be held at 10 a:m. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 180 (Established in 1876) • Provides Full Insurance . Coverage • for Farm Properties - New Applications • are Welcomed DIRECTtRS & ADJUSTERS Jack 1 arngan RR 3 Lucan 227-4305 Larry .Gardiner, RR2,-Staffa 345-2678 Lloyd • Morrison, RR1 St. Marys 229.8277 Lorne Feeney. 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