Times Advocate, 1992-06-10, Page 10Pee 10 Tames-AdvocSte, June 10, 1992
Stephen fail4bols to celebrate Aft
Homecomhg weekend June 27, 28
CREDITON - A gala Homecom-
ing weekend is planned to celebrate
Stephen township's 150th birthday.
It will be held in Crediton on the
weekend of Juine*27 and 28 and all
residents along with friends and
neighbours are invited to join in
and make this Sesquicentennial cel-
ebration one to remember.
The Sesquicentennial committee
headed by co -chairpersons Alan
Waiper and Karen Tiernan has
lined up two days of activities with
fun and sports for the whole family
and many historical displays.
The weekend actually begins Fri-
day night, June 26 with a mixed
slo-pitch tournament involving
eight Stephen family teams. It con-
tinues through until Sunday after-
noon.
The Stephen township --firemen
will be sponsoring a breakfast Sat-
urday morning from 7 to 10 a.m..
One of the highlights of the entire
affair is expected to be the gigantic
parade scheduled to start Saturday
morning at 11 a.m. at the Conserva-
tion Park at the east end of Credi-
ton.
Four bands will be in the march
to provide a wide variety of musi-
cal entertainment. They are the Dy-
kehoppers, the Dashwood-Seaforth
band, the Exeter Community band
and the 50 piece Hackett Thunder
marching band from London.
Ross Haugh, a member of the pa-
rade committee reports float entries
are coming in every day and a large
parade is expected. Anyone wish-
ing to take part is asked to register
by calling the township office at
234-6331, Ross Haugh at 234-
6336, Norm Tripp at 228-6970 or
Karen Tieman at 235-3388. Haugh
adds, "If you don't get around to
register, come along by 10.30 a.m.
on the 27th and join in on the fun
anyway."
Official ceremonies will be held
at 1 p.m. or immediately following
the parade. Township council is in
charge of this pan of the program.
Included will be a dedication of a
cornerstone at the municipal build-
ing commemorating the township's
150 years of history. An auction
will also be held to sell a special
edition of the township's history
book.
The Women's Institutes of Credi-
ton, Dashwood and Grand Bend are
in the process of assembling a quilt-
ed wall hanging which will be do -
stated to the township at the -same
time.
The wall hanging will be • about
65 inches by 65 inches and will
contain 16 blocks which will indi-
vidually and collectively trace the
history of the township down
through the years.
A classic and antique car, show
will be held in an area behind John-
ny's Gas Bar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Saturday. For registration infor-
mation call Al Renning at 235-
2035.
Included in Saturday afternoon
activities are a tractor pull for the
kids, a horseshoe challenge open to
everyone, beach volleyball, a skate-
board demonstration and an extrica-
tion demonstration by the Stephen
firemen.
The Dykehopper band and Dutch
dancers will perform at 2 and 3.15
p.m., Saturday afternoon.
A fish fry sponsored by the
Shriners will provide Saturday eve-
ning relief for the appetites of the
many visitors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday evening -will be rounded
out with a dance to music provided
by the Crystalaires from 9 p.m. to 1
a.m. Admission is free.
Ross Daily of Channel 10 will be
the guest speaker for an ecumenical
church service scheduled for the
Crediton community park pavilion
at 10.30 a.m., Sunday.
Following the church service, the
Stephen firemen will again be in
the cooking business with a smor-
gasbord brunch.
Sunday afternoon, a variety of
events is on the list of Puture Farm-
ers' Olympics along with continua-
tion of horseshoe and volleyball,
roller skating, adult farmer Olym-
pics and a dunk tank.
- At 4 part =the -Stephen Guties-will
be challenging Team 10' in a illo-
pitchgame.
After the ball game, the draw will
be made for a trip for two to Las
Vegas sponsored by Ellison Travel
and 1Cty T'fiotrrs. 4heSesquicenten-
nial committee will be adding $400
for pocket money.
Throughout the weekend the Cre-
diton Optimists will be having a
food booth. Historical displays
sponsored by the three Women's In-
stitutes are open to the public Satur-
day and Sunday at the Stephen
township hall in Crediton and all
the churches in the township are
showing their history at the Credi-
ton United Church during the same
times.
Crediton United Church Women
Cookbooks with the Sesquicenten-
nial cover will be available for sale
at Crediton United Church.
Township history books, Sesqui-
centennial souvenir books, souvenir
mugs, hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts,
limited edition prints of a Tammy
Laye painting and hasti-notes will
also be on sale throughout the
weekend.
Co -chairpersons Waiper and Tie -
man urge all residents, former resi-
dents, friends and neighbours to
come and take part in some or all of
the activities. Everything is free ex-
cept for food and refreshments.
This picture Is one of many that will be on display at the Stephen township. Sesquicentennial
Homecoming Weekend on June 27 and 28. It shows the threshing machine of William H.
Smith in the 1920's on the farm of Edward Fahner who is shown with his three daughters Dor-
othy, Inez and Carrie.
Crediton
CREDITON - The Blyth Chris-
tian Puppeteers provided special
entertainment at Sunday morning's
annual Children's Day service at
Zion United Church in Crediton.
With puppets and the use of ven-
triloquism, they brought to life ato-
r's from the bible.
Sunday School superintendent
Harry Schroeder was chairman for
the program which included a
couple of songs from the Sunday
School choir. Sarah Grotentrasst
read the scripture and Craig Skin-
ner was at the piano for the entire
service.
Senior choir practice is scheduled
for tonight. Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Vacation Bible School will fake
place at the church from July 27 to
31. The theme will be Adventures
on Son Mountain based on the
book of Proverbs.
K -W Institute
KIRKTON - Kirklon Women's
institute held • their meeting 1a41
Thursday, May 28 at the Kirkion
Woodham Commurity Ceaire.
After a delicious ateal,:J eaident
Elaine Stephen opened the tget�g .
with a (ding entitled •,Roars".
The Innings deakinci sollwe $ Gnat
for the Usbome Township ingslos-
tion in July.
Orae Hartwick : and:Jaris ROD -
him
-ham gave ses ippnperIa kam
the. District AnnusliMossing.
The K.W,1.'s Mitt meeting ls Jere
25 and anyone wishing to attend is
welcome.
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Ills 1902'5161y Hour BredetHon alms, sponsored by the Exeter Christian Reformed Church,
held their graduation ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Huron Park re(reatlon centre.
Over -40 children took -part In the program to mark the end of another season.
Rebekahs
celebrate
45th birthday
EXETER - The Pride of Huron
Rebekah Lodge's 45th birthday
meeting June 3 opened in long
form with noble grand 'Bernice
Ford presiding, assisted by vice
grand Bea Bowman, Irene Cantelon
and George Hale. There were
guests from Clinton, Seaforth, II-
derton, and St. Marys who were
welcomed by 50 members from Ex-
eter. It was reported that plant ar-
rangements were taken to Helen
and Lee Webber, and to Jean and
Percy Noels in honour of their re-
spective 50th wedding anniversar-
ies. Gifts and cards were also sent
to Sisters in hospital.
Fred Delbridge had the honour of
presenting Bev Delbridge with her
20 year jewel. A candle lighting
ceremony was held by the past no-
ble grand. Each of the Noble
Glands gave highlights of their
year beginning with Ruby Beaver
who was noble grand in 1954 and
ending with Helen Webber whose
term ended in 1991.
Zurich WI
ZURICH - The Zurich WI held)
their monthly meeting last Monday
at Westlake's cottage, with 28
present. Plans were discussed for
the preparation of the display for
the Zurich Agriculture Fair and
also articles for the booth at the Zu-
rich Bean Festival.
When the meeting adjourned
most of the group visited a *Wind-
mill" built northeast of Bayfield.
Merry Rags
A Summer Sale
20-30% off selected White Stag, Koret, Jantzen,
Jones New York, Kates and much more
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CELEBRATIONS
Wednesday, Juiy 1,..1992
Sponsored by the R.E. Pooley Branch 167 Exeter Leglon
Supported by the Exeter Rec Centre
7:00 - 10100 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
- pancakes, sausage, juice/coffee
Bike LlocoraUng Contest
Pre-ktude.rgarten to grade 8
1:00 p.m. Hot AIr,,Balloon Tethered Rides
2:00 to 4:00 p.m Teen Concert
"Poelt(uell Stompire..
Free Swn
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Ride
2:00 to 400 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
6;$0 pan.ter Legion Community Eland
Dpi ks 1`
Ot$0 pian. 1.) Sul er Collect n
$10.00/family - $3.60/person
Agricultural Building
Exeter Rec Centre Parking Lot
- PRIZES
(Weather Permitting)
Exeter Rec Centre Ice Surface
- FREE
Exeter Public Swimming Pool
(McNaughton Park) - FREE
Start . Exeter Rec Centre and proceed
around McNaughton Park - FREE
Agricultural 8 • - FREE
aareter Ball r • ,, , , .
proopeds to = pion and Exeter R
Area Fire Depts. charitable cause
FIREWORKS RAIN DATA:
BAT. JULY 4, 1
UpW3 Fundraising chip Wagon will be on location
• Rick Smith 235-1033
235-1298s. / 23 -0
Bu949 Res. • Paul Uou hcrt 235-24 9
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