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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-06-29, Page 17CQJvtMllNLT Y Times -Advocate, June 29, 1994 Page 17 Fundraiser Pork chops, strawberries attract many Although It rallied on Saturday, that didn't dampen the spirits of Ron Anderson, left; and Frances Gougen as they helped the South Huron Big Brothers and Big Sis- ters at a fundraising barbecue at Holtzmann's lGA in Ex- eter. The Backyard Gourmet Big Charity BBQ was prov- ince-wide rowince-wide and 225 communities were taking part. The goal was to raise a total of $100,000. Thames Road group entertains at Blue Water The entertainment included step -dancing, a reading, and violin and piano numbers. By Rhoda Rohde NAMES ROAD - Margaret Stewart, Helen Hodgert, Doris Elford, Dtgris Simpson, Elda Rich!, Leona Cottle, Robert, Kathy, Vanessa, Kristy and Jessica Bray and Bill and Rhoda Rohde entertained residents of the Blue Water Nursing Home, Zurich at their June birthday party Tuesday evening. Vanessa and Kristy Bray played the piano, Jessica Bray step -danced, Doris Simpson gave a reading "My Mother's Apron" and Bill and Rhoda Rohde entertained with violin and piano. The rest of the women served lunch. The women and girls of the congregation catered to 565 people at their annual Strawberry and Ham Supper last Monday evening. They also catered at the Pym -Coleman wedding meal and lunch on June 18. Congratulations to Steve and Sherri. Church service Rev. Charles Henderson was in charge of the regular church service Sunday morning. Rev. Henderson led in the Call to Worship. The choir sang "I Will Praise You My Lord" accompanied by organist Erin Kraftcheck. The children's hymn "AII Things Bright and Beautiful" was sung and Rev. Henderson told the children a story. Rev. Henderson read the scrip- ture Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, and his sermon was entitled "The Sower Went Forth to Sow" and his text was taken from Matthew 13: 3. The closing hymn "All thc Way My Saviour Leads Me" was sung. The summer schedule for church services (joint services) is as follows: July 3, 10:00 a.m. Elimville U.C., guest speaker Rev. Wib Dawson; July 10, 10:00 a.m., Thames Road U.C.; July 17, 10:00 a.m., Elimville U.C.; July 24, 10:00 a.m., Thames Road U.C.; July 31, 10:00 a.m., picnic at Morrison Dani. Personals Clayton Hanna of Vancouver, Mary Gartenburg of Kingston, and Ruth Shier of Kirkton called on Bill and Rhoda Rohde on Saturday afternoon. Quite a number of people from this community attended thc surprise party at Exeter 'mit. Club for Jack and Mary Cann Saturday, in honour of their 25th wedding anniversary (June 28). Congratulations Jack and Mary. Bill and Rhoda Rohde attended the 34th bi-annual Switzer Reunion at K.W. Community Centre on Sunday. Town topics Ola Morley. London, Vera Kemp, Mitchell, Kay Morley, Lorne and Audrey Passmore attended the 50th wedding anniversary celebration'for Coleman and Maida (Morley) Bowman at Hawkesville Restaurant on Fri- day. Congratulations Coleman and Maida. Test your library literacy 1. What percentage of Canadians read for pleasure on a weekly basis? a) 42% h) 67% c) 94% 2. How many hardcover books are in the public libraries in Huron County? a) 49,626 b) 200,891 c) 473,016 3. How many new children's books were purchased in 1993? a) 3,872 h) 12,350 c) 580 4. How many people had library cards in Huron County libraries in 1993? a) 3,545 h) 27,640 c) 9,522 5. How many times did Huron County residents visit their public library? a) 297,065 h) 400,500 c) 95,959 6. How much did each Huron County resident pay from their local taxes for library services in 1993? a) $35.20 h) $ 16.25 c) $9.95 These questions were asked in a contest at the Huron County Library booth at the Family Literacy Festival. One hundred and ninety-one ballots were entered. The winners of a Canadian paperback book are Lucinda Jerry, Kaitlyn Knight, and Kelly -Lynn Bernard. Congratulations! Answers: 1. c) 2. h) 3. a) 4. h) 5. a) 6. b) The United Church in Granton held their pic- nic on June 22. By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - The United Church Pork Chops and Strawberries Pic- nic in the park on June 22 was well attended and very enjoyable. Some local people also attended the popular ham and strawberry supper at Thames Road United Church near Exeter. Nichol Reunion Family members attended the Nichol Reunion at the Parkhill Conservation park on June 18. Aft ter dinner, president Wayne Gros- vener of St. Thomas conducted the business when it was decided to have the reunion in the same place next year on the third Saturday in June. The oldest man present was Andy Elliott of Pond Mills and the oldest lady Ilabelte Harlton. The youngest was Beth Millson, baby daughter of Bradley Millson. Anglican Church At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, Rev. Stephen Emery's message was about having faith to do the right thing and trust- ing in God. Service time next Sun- day is 11 a.m. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'Under Con- struction'. Veronica Blom lit the Christ can- dle and the anthem by the choir was 'In the Garden'. Prince Andrew graduation The Prince Andrew School Grade eight graduation ceremonies were held at the school June 23, commencing with a dinner. Parents and guests were welcomed by Eric Anderson and DaynaKoden: The valedictory address was giv- en by Allison Wheeler. Special awards presented to Granton area students were: Athlet- ic Male - Chad Lambourn, Athletic Female - Erin Aimers, Granton, Canadian Foresters Mathematics - Marissa Behr, French - Erin Rim- ers, History - Norman Riddell, Morley Award - Allison Wheeler, Mowbray award - Scott Rae, Music - Miranda Stanley, Science - Eric Anderson. Other graduates from the Gran- ton area were Lisa Couchman, Kim Currah, Derek Middleton, David Riddell and Michael Shearme. Granton WI news Florence Bryan was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute meeting on June 20. The topic was 'Education' and the roll call was answered by de- scribing an old school game. The motto was "Where there is a will, there is a way" which was illustrat- ed by Ilabclle Harlton in a poem 'The Song of the Engine Time" (written by her father Wm. Nichol, whose poetic name was Sodbust- er). She also read an article from Home and Country about a sewing bee. Ilabelle also made mention of one of the biggest fur auctions in the world which was a three-day event held at North Bay. Elsie Dann read 'High School Confidential' (If they are what they eat, teens are in trouble); also 'A School with a Difference' which was for butlers, closing with a reading 'Remembering When'. Muriel Lewis chaired the meet- ing, opening with the W.I. Ode, Mary Stewart Collect, the Lord's Prayer and a reading about the naming of the Emblem of the Inter- national Year of the Family. During the business, a donation was made to the Granton Ceme- tery, and flowers will he placed at the entrance on Decoration Day in August in memory of the pioneers. Personals On June 19, almost 30 family members and friends surprised Emerson Wallis at the Seven Dwarf Restaurant in Lambeth with a combination birthday and Fa- ther's Day celebration. After enjoying Sunday brunch, everyone spent a social time at the home of Brenda Wallis in London topped off with birthday cake, ice cream and lots of gifts and good wishes for Emerson.Christina Van Lieshout of London visited with her mother Nora Wissel on Sun- day. 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