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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-06-22, Page 8Prise 8 Times -Advocate, June 22. 1994 —C A4I\/t 1 I1\II 'r' 'y' School's Out! • t 4' Thursday was a big night for Hensall's Tinker Tot Nursery School as students took part in graduation exercises at the Hensall Community Centre. The graduating class from bot- tom !eft: Michael Dayman, Megan Dickins, Jacqui Bengough, Dana Martin, Christina Ze- hetner, Michael Dayman, Stephen Troyer; Top left: Jordon Reid, Jamie' Anderson, Luke Wollis, Dimitris Fragiskatos, Jordon Reid and Travis Thomson. Exchange students in area Exchange students enjoy many activities while visiting in area. CENTRALiA - Many memhres of the Centralia Pastoral charge braved the high temperatures Fa- ther's Day Sunday June 19 to listen to guest speaker, Bev. Rabbits from St. Marys. Rabbits delivered an interesting sermon entitled "In Praise of a Small Church. He reminded every- one that big was not always better if you were a mere name in a crowd. The fellowship and caring shown for others is an important as- pect of Christian faith. A special women's choir sang two lively numbers - "The Family of God" and "Part of the Family" in honour of Father's Day. Marjorie Johns and Judy Mills provided mu- sical accompaniment. A bouquet of flowers was placed in the sanctuary in memory of Glenn Fisher, who recently passed away. Our sympathy is extended to the Blair family for their recent loss of a dear family member. Following the service, L.heryl Ann Stadelhauer arrived to conduct the congregational meeting. For quite some time the Pastoral Rela- tions Committee has been conduct- ing a search for a new minister. A motion was passed to recommcnd to Presbytery that Heather Smith from London, be appointed to min- ister to the Centralia Pastoral Charge. Heather Smith will also lead the July services. Sunday June 26. the guest minis- ter will be Rev. Maurice Plaits from London. He will conduct ser- vices at 9:45 at Zion West and I I :30 at Centralia. Ruth Ann Esscry and Matt Pick- ett from Owen Sound visited with a friend, Anna Sivcn. Anna is an ex- change student from Finland who's been living in the Wiarton arca for the last 11 months where she's at- tended school. She enjoyed visiting Centralia. London and Grand Bend. Mary Peterson and Rob Esscry are hosting two young farmers from Britain for 10 days. Susan Hall is chairman of Scirlaugh Young Farmers Club in the eastern part of Yorkshire, England. Susan lives on a 380 acre farm with her family where they grow wheat. bar- ley, rapeseed and peas. They raise about 450 pigs and fatten 20 cattle. Robert Galway, from Ballymis- caw Young Farmers, lives on the family dairy farm of 500 acres near Belfast in Nrothern Ireland. They milk about 135 cows, and raise their own British Friesian stock. Susan and Robert are two of the international visitors who are en- joying a 3 month exchange hosted by Ontario Junior Farmers. They've enjoyed activities such as water skiing, and hall hockey and visits to Niagara Falls and Blyth Festival. The exchange is a great opportu- nity for these visitors to experience first-hand Canadian culture and provide information about their home areas. 41111 PITCH -IN 160 CANADA! Euchre was held at Heywood's Restaurant on Monday June 13. Winners in the ladies division were Noel Lewis high, and Norma Walper lone hands. Murray Carter high and Ruby Beaver lone hand in the men's division. Arlene Thean- der won the special award. The next euchre party will be June 27 at Heywood's. Book sale The Exeter Public Library was the place to be Thursday if you wanted some bargain books. The library was holding its annual sale and there were many bargains to be found. Standing is Library volunteer Dorothy Moffat help- ing bargain hunter Judy Schultz. Ti �f by Wit ed 'M'tl% n' 01114161 LEAF SPOT Mark Coulthard If your lawn is being watered and fertilized correctly but still seems yellowish. this yellowing could be due to Leaf Spot disease This disease is a fungus that attacks the blades of the grass Leaf Spots are small circles with yellow centres and dark borders These spots are dotted along the leaf blade. This disease can be a problem when the weather is cool and moist Leaf Spot occurs most often in lawns that are mowed quite short A fungicide application is usually not necessary on a home lawn Most modern bluegrass lawns are resistant to this disease If your lawn is affected. increase your mowing height, water deeply and less frequently Apply y'rur fertilizer a little later in the spring An additional light aoolicatlon pf fertilizer can help stimulate the lawn to heal faster Most lawns grow out of this problem as the days get hotter Next WNk: Don't Worry. It Is Not Too Late' See this space each week fora valuable Weed Man Turf Tip. • OOU ISA h' WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN GODERICH Proprietors TOLL -FRU • Christine & Mark Coulthard INSECT PROBLEMS' See us for all your Lawn insect needs Ants Earwigs. Chinch Rugs. Grubs. E1, UNWANTED GRASS & WF.f.DS' Driveways. Patios. He Give us a call ler a free quotation. 524-2424 1-800.387-0342 a Protest signed by Hensall Seniors HENSALL - The Hensall Sen- iors met at the United Church, June 14. A protest to the Ontario government, on changes to the Health Act, was signed by mem- bers. Eleven members went to Hu- ronview for lunch and a program. several members are going to see "Showboat". The group will be taking part in the Tri -County Games at Strathroy. The next meeting will take place September 13, with a pot luck meal. Helen, Gladys, and Irene were hostesses. Winners of the cards: Gertie Moir, Pearl Taylor, Margaret Mole, Dirk Kuik, lone hands Jean- ette Turner. The afternoon ladies group of Hensall United Church met June 2, at Elva Forrest's home. Elva opened the meeting with a poem "God's Design", followed by prayer. Audrey Christie had the devo- tional, Scripture 8:24. The group sang hymn 441 "Guide Me O'Thou Great Jehovah". Hilda Payne was the pianist. Audrey read a poem "The Gold- en Years of Life', Life's storms was her theme. After prayer the offering was given and dedicated by Elva. Hymn #501 "Will Your Anchor Hold" was sung. Roll call was answered by 12 la- dies and the minutes of the May meeting were accepted as written. A thank you note from Olga Chip - chase was read. Rena Caldwell shared her tape on "Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska." The meeting closed with Bene- diction and members enjoyed a so- cial time. The hostesses were Elva Forrest and Eileen Rannie. Mary Alexander gave each member a plant to take home. Michael Scott, son of Julie and John Byrne (nee Mock), was chris- tened this past Sunday. at the Hen sail United Church. Congratulations�to Ann and Giry' T�laxwelf, . who', celebratid their 25th wedding anniversary, this past weekend. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Jessie Armstrong. A former public school teacher, Jessie was an active participant in village life and later in Hay Township where she and her husband George farmed for many years. The sympathy of the community is also extended to the family of the late Bloss Pepper. The Carmel Presbyterian Church's Board/Session meeting will be held June 28. The Big Brothers/Sisters will be having a Charity Barbecue this Sat- urday at McTaggart's Food market. 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A study following the requirements of the Class EA for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects (June 1993) has been examining alternative methods of expanding the water supply and storage facilities. A Public Meeting/Open House has been scheduled to present the preferred alternative and to obtain public comment on the proposal. DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 1994 TIME: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PLACE: Upstairs - Old Town Hall 322 Main Street South There will be a formal presentation at 8:00 p.m. Representatives of the P.U.C. and the Consulting Engineers will be available to answer questions. At this time, the preferred alternative is to extend the existing Township of Stephen system, which currently serves Crediton, to the Exeter Boundary. Works within Stephen would be owned and operated by the Ontario Clean Water Agency In addition, it is proposed to expand the existing ground -level reservoir located in MacNaughton Park. Should you require further information, Exeter P.U.C. Box 579 379 Main St. S. Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 Att'n: Mr. Hugh ()avis Manager This notice Issued June 15, 1994 please contact: 8. M. Ross and Associates Limited Consulting Engineers 62 North Street Goderich, Ontario N7A 2T4 Att'n: S.D. Bums, P. Erg. Phone (519) 524-2641 (Call collect) 4 A