The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-04-09, Page 9Times -Advocate, April 9, 1997 Page 9 Mortgage burning Emmanuel Baptist Church in Exeter ce'ebrated its 35th anniversary Sunday by burning the mortgage on the property it purchased last year on Hwy. 4, just south of Exeter. A committee has been established to decide what type of new building will best serve the needs of the church. Participating in the mortgage burning ceremony are: Lauren Webster, Ron Heywood, Blanche Rundle and Steven Vanderlaan. Shoppers paradise at Stephen Central School CREDITON - The excitement is starting to build and the auctioneers arc getting their vocal cords ready to sell all the special items at Stephen Central Public School's 'Extravaganza Night' Time and Talent Auction, this Friday night. Apri1.1 I at 7:00) p.m. . The preliminary work which began in September 1996 is finally taking shape and the doors will open at 6 p.m. on Friday night to let shoppers browse at all the wonderful items to be auctioned off. Bob Heywood and Brett Coulter (both parents within the school) will be the auctioneers for the evening and will certainly be kept busy as 109 items are itemized to be auctioned off with more items coming in every day. During the evening; a new twist will be added. A Chance Auction is planned for the evening. Special items.will be available to the audic(,ce with only the payment of a loonie and a ticket. "The evening is certainly going to be a lot of fun. The donations from the parents of the school and the community have been . wonderful. Some of the items are very unique and you can tell that even the students have come up with some great ideas" said chairman Dianne Finkbeiner. • "Where else can you buy bed and breakfast accommodations, some computer training, pamper yourself with reflexology and facials and even get a load of manure for your garden? The place to be is Stephen Central Public School" added Finkbeiner. The Crediton United -Church Women will have scrumptious baking for sale donated by the community and school families and local volunteers with students assisting will have hot food and drinks ready for you when you arrive on Friday night. If you would like to leave your vehicle at home, give Deb Lord a call at 234-6396 by Wednesday night: A shuttle bus is planned to leave Exeter for anyone in Dashwood and Grand Bend. Another bus will have stops in Centralia, Huron Park. and Crediton. Come out and join in the fun, help the school with their fundraiser and pick up some unique items for yourself. "Some of the items are very unique and you can tell that even students have come up with some great ideas" Golf privilege cards for sale HURON -PERTH - Spring is fi- nally here and, for many, thoughts are turning to golf. A summer's worth of golf is yours for just $40. with a Lung Association Golf Privi- lege Card. As well as 'giving you the opportunity to support the work of The Lung Association,: this card entitles you .10 two-for-one specials, or a free round of golf at 12 of Perth and Huron Counties' finest courses. Participating courses are Bay- view Golf Club, Btuewater Golf Club, Goderich Sunset Golf and Sports Centre, Ironwood Golf Club, Listowel Golf Club, Maitland Golf Club, Mitchell Golf and Country Club, River Valley Golf and Coun- try Club, St. Marys Golf and Coun- try Club, Seaforth Golf and Coun- try Club, Stratford Municipal Golf Course, and Wingham Golf and Curling Club. The card also includes a $5. off coupon for registration to the sec- ond annual Lung Association Golf Tournament sponsored by Horizon Pro Health on Saturday, May 31 at Mitchell Golf and Country Club. Golf Privilege Cards make excel- lent gifts for Mother's Day, Fa- ther's Day, graduation and birth- days. Proceeds from the sale of these cards help support asthma ed- ucation programs as well as the Lungs Are For Life School Pro- gram For further information or to or- der your card, call The Lung Asso- ciation, Huron -Perth Counties at 271-7500. Sharon & Barb's STEP AEROBICS 1 Organist appreciated.in Granton Hy Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent GRANTON -.Several from Gran- ton attended the history book meet- ing at the Biddulph Township Of-. fice in Lucari recently. Please note that time is running out to submit something on your location as all the material will soon have to be in the hands of the printers.. The Lenten luncheon and service at the_ Granton United Church was very well attended on Wednesday, March 26 at noon. Pastor Doug Loveday of the Community Bible church_ gave the meditation about. the Fruit of Love, especially God's Love. Elizabeth Parkinson and son Rob- ert of Lucan attended a family gath- ering at the home of Julie and Wal- ter Riddell on Easter Sunday. . • Nora Wissel was entertained by her family on Easter Sunday. At the Granton United Church on Easter Sunday. March 30 Pastor Normalie Voakes led the commun= ion service. A presentation was made to Lisa Mardlin for her many years of ser- vice as organist by Marilyn Hum- phrey on behalf of the Granton United Church. The Good Friday service was held at Granton United in the eve- ning for both churches. At St. Pauls Anglican Church, • Kirkton on Easter Sunday the Rev. Glenda Meakin celebrated the holy Eucharist and her message was about the importance of sharing the` Easter message. The lessons were read by Muriel Lewis,. Andrea Blackler and. the minister. • The Good Friday service was held in the morning at St. Pauls, Kirkton when -the scriptures were read by Norma Paul, Mary Blackler and Rev. Glenda Meakin. Robert Parkinson and Muriel Lewis attend- ed a very traditional Seder Meal PERFORMANCE DEALERS Ad Maundy Thursdayevening ser- vice at •St. Alban's Anglican Church in London on March 27. Cheryl Cook held a bridal shower for Joanne Heighway (finance of - Jim Kelly) at her home on Thurs- day, March 27. #1 Granton 4 H Club The Granton 4 H Club gathered at the home of Gemma and Lenny VandenBerg on Thursday March 20 and then went on for a tour of the DeKort Dairy Farm. First, at the cow barn they saw the cows being milked and learned that this is done twice a day. Next they saw the rest of the barn and Mary Mcllhargcy thanked Mr. DeKort for the tour. Later, they returned to the home of leader Jean Mclthargey. At this time, Cheryl Harrigan spoke about judging. Then Lisa Dekter and Gemma VandenBerg made a ba- gette . au fromage and Charlotte McIlhargey made strawberry, vanil- la and chocolate mirk shakes. Jodi Pronchuk was the secretary and re- porter. Ladies Breakaway A number from the Grantonarea attended the 5th annual Ladies Breakaway presented by Zion UCW at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre on Saturday April 5. • Church news At the Granton United Church on Sunday April 6 Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'Would you believe' based on the lessons form Acts 4, I st John 1, and John 20. . A thank you note was read from - former organist Lisa Mardlin for . her gift from Granton United • Church. The Board of Stewards at Gran- ton UC is planning a breakfast for April 20. ` • At St.. Pauls Anglican Church, Kirkton on Sunday April fr the Rev. Glenda Meakins message was about the new life that comes through the Resurrection. The les- sons were read by Mary Blackler, Norma Paul and the minister. UCW Unit one met on Thursday April 3• for a noonday pot luck lunch at Nora Wissel's place. President Do- reen McRobert opened the meeting with the hymn 'The old rugged cross.' Business discussion includ- ed the mothers and others luncheon • on May 10 and the. General UCW was announced for April 8. Doreen continued the program, reading about the mystery of the monastery. Madeline Hardie con- cluded with 'a game of two words equal one. Unit 3 met • on Tuesday night. April 1 at Elizabeth Garrett's home and as president she opened the meeting with an April -Fool's read- ing. The -meditation theme was house cleaning when Ruth Cook read 'Second Helping' from the • chicken soup for soul book. Kathe- rine Malcolm was the guest speaker on the women of the Ukraine when she told of her experiences, having visited there with her husband. Katherine brought home over 200 pen pal letters to be given out here. Refreshments were served by Ruth and hostess Elizabeth. - • Granton 411 On Thursday April 3 the Granton if 4 H Club met at the home of Margaret Bryan for the project Milk Makes it better. After opening With the 4 H pledge, they discussed .the achievement night and did a quiz on ice cream and also a word scramble. Then they made sundaes and sampled ice cream pizza which had been made before hand by the McIlhargey. girls. The meeting was closed with the 4 H motto. The last Meeting will be the achievement night on April 10. The secretary and reporter was Jodi Pronchuk. r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I. THE FUN WAY TO KEEP FIT 1 • • • CLIP THIS COUPON AND GET $ 500 OFF MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEE of $30.00 ONE COUPON PER PERSON e • e • : 41.5 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-1289 • 1 1 1 Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 We offer 5 large bedrooms for our bed and breakfast guests. We also offer accommodations for your off-site training and meetings, private pool parties, private parties and small receptions. • To make your arrangements, please call R.R. 1 Centralia 228-9969 V Body Works kill Reflexology Therapeutic Massage for your body through your feet. • Releases Tension • Improves Circulation • Helps body to heal itself Opening Special ---t First 10 clients receive a free • bottle of aromatherapy lotion' fir relaxation Brenda Ryan CUTS PLUS 235-2887 Moand lues. 6 Appointmenn.ts only please Two ways to look at performance. HOT . X97 Sunfire Coupe $209' (36 months/51,600 down) 2.2 litre engine AM/FM stereo cassette-• rear spoiler PASSLocke theft deterrent system 5 -speed .transmission standard 4 -wheel ABS dual air bags tinted glass power steering easy -entry front passenger seat $15,599/ (excludes freight $620) HOTTER .X97 Sunfire GT $ 2 2 9' 2.4 litre SFI 150 HP twin cam engine touring/spurt suspension AM/FM stereo cassette 16" aluminum wheels air conditioning tilt steering/cruise control dual air bags standard 4 -wheel ABS 5 -speed transmission tinted glass (36 months/51,600 down) Ow,', tort to we moor a.( Uro (wrong bwrd TM Tao/ TNfMt PY., a haw don, ' parn.nt d your nod now GM .Aad..' whYr your card don. to you way? _c_aa1...,��_w _bn.. n.nYnn.ir.�. ba. ,�.�....,M� .Ir_AM••• nr•••••• Y. ASSISTANCE Roadside Only from your Southwest Pontiac Performance --====-1 TLEASE 1-800-32 SMART 1 1 7 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1