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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-03-25, Page 12Nuel 12 Times -Advocate, March 25, 1998 COMM1JNITY K -W penny carnival Pennies for pro/ects There was a full house at the Kirkton-Woodham Com- munity Centre for the Kirkton Guiding -Scouting annual pen- ny carnival last Wednesday night. Left, Kathy Holdsworth and Murray Switzer an- nounced the penny sale win- ners. Above, Helen Thomson was one of many parents surrounded by children dur- ing the auction. Lenten Reflections well attended By Muriel Lewis . Granton_ correspondent • GRANTON = Congratulations to Granton trainer Don Bcatson .who Was honoured with tho top •ate and horseman of the year at the 20th an- , nual. Western Fair Raceway ,ban- quet held on Match 14.' •' 'Becky Kindrec and Cathie West-, ' man hosted thc Euchre Luneheon, at the Lion's Halt in the park pavilion •on Friday March 20. Prizes for high score and lone hands _went to Mu- riel Lewis 'and Jim Bakker. and everyone .received a consolation prize. - Rev. Tim Connor of Stratford led the Lenten Rcflectjons at. St. Pauls. ' Anglican Church, Kirkton on March 16 at noon which was fol Lowed by lunch.' Lenten, Reflections will continue - at Si: Palls each Monday 19r the re- •, maindcr of Lent. 'Rev. Glenda Meakin led the Lenten service at St. James Angli- can Church in St. Marys on March. 18. Thc next service will he held at St. Marys Preshytcrian Church 9n March 25. At thc Granton United Church on SundayPastor Nonnalic Voakcs en- titled her sermon 'May 1 have 'this dance'. based on lessons from 2nd Samuel 6. 1st Peter 2 and Mark One. . Through the sacrament of bap- tism Adam Robert Dodds. son of Melanie and Michael Dodds was welcomed into the church: For the next two Sundays: Vale- rie Hodgson' of London will be serving as pulpit - supply . at both Granton and Wesley. Pastor_ Voakcs will he on short tcrm.disa- hility Icavc will, been obliged to discontinue her ministry due to health problems) but will still be re- siding in the manse. At St. Pauls Anglican Church, Kirkton on Sunday Rev. Glenda -Meakin led the Communion service and her rlicisage was about the ez- travapancc of God's Love.Which is open' to everyone. Thc lessons were read by Brent Blackler and the min- ister. ' Thc annual spaghetti supper is to he held nextMarch 29 -at 5 p.m: . Rev.. Glenda. Meakin off iciated at the, funeral 5crvice of Robert Dob- son of London,' held at St: Pauls Church. Kirkton (where he was a' member) on Friday March- 20. Sympathy is extended to his family and relatives. • • • Granton WI Elsie Dann was the hostess for the Granton Womens institute on, Tuesday afternoon. March 17 when . the topic .was Historical Research and thc roll call was answered with an historic site visited. Thc motto was 'a backward glance may en- courage forward strides'. Muriel Lewis chaired the meeting opening. with .a poem, 'Just trust'. As pro= gram convenor, Lewis. also read the history of coffee and -the coffee h'reak, an updated- history of the Granton Arnca as well as the 'Fact or Folklore Story of Ontario' (which she had written for a com- petition in 1989). Other program in- cluded interesting pumpkin facts,. some humourous diet tips and a chuckle for thc day. . • Thc secretary, Florence McRo- hcrt read a letter from Old Ports- mouth WI in England with whom Granton WI has been correspond- 'ing. and also an invitation to the 4H achievement night. on, April 8. - Business discussion included a donation fo Pennies for Friendship .. and, payment of the Rally Fee for -the District Annual in 'Strathroy on' May 12. Further plans were made to plant shrubs, etc at the cenotaph as well as grass' cutting on, the grounds: - Grantc►n Womens institute was organized -March 1.8, 1914 (84 years ago1. Lunch was served by-hcistess-El- sic during the social time following the meeting. • Correction Thc letter to the editor in the March 18 edition of thc Times Advocate had the wrong signature. Thc signature should have been Stan Partridge. The Times Advocate apologies for any. inconvenience it may have caused. ACW members meet for coffee and dessert By H. Davis Saint:bury correspondent SAINTSBURY - On March 19, eight ACW members from St. Patricks met for coffee and dessert at 7 p.m. at Hazel.Davis's home prior to their March meeting. An early .singing of Happy Birthday and surprise cake for member Viola Atkinson who will celebrate her 80th birthday March 30, 1998 was enjoyed by everyone. Margaret Carroll led the service opening with Members Prayer and- - General Thanksgiving in unison. Prayers for Sunday School led by Chris Kramer. Prayer Partner Simon Beaver Jr. Ied•hy Suzanne Davis. Absent members remember- ing Mary Davis, Rose Cunningham and Kim Kelley was led by Viola - Atkinson, Remembering the sick with special prayer for Cole Martin, nephew of Suzanne Davis who is in Children's Hospital by Heather . MacGillivray. Blessings on Work by Mabel Needham'- - Scripture readings for Lent were read by Chris Kramer, Margaret Carroll. and Heather MacGillivray. Meditation given by. Davis entitled "Hungering and Thirsting." Margaret Carroll closed devo- • tions with prayer: Thank you note was read front .Rose Cunningham for plants and cards -at the time of her father's death. • - ACW Annual Conference will be April 25, at St. Pauls Cathedral in London and the Spring Deanery April 21, 1998 at St.James, St. Marys. " Plans for Easter Breakfast were discussed. Wonderful Collection for Daily Bread received to he delivered this week. The I38th anniversary of St. Patricks Church is planned for June 7. Secretary and Treasurer's reports were read and approved. St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser has been successful with Tots of food orders. Thank you, to Davis for hosting the meeting. also thanks to al) from Viola Atkinson for her -early sur- prise. •. The Rev. Stanley Jay was• offi- ciant March 22. at St.. Patricks as they celebrated their . Holy Eucharist Service the 4th Sunday of Lent: Children's focus -was explain ing the date of the Passover Feast and Easter each year and how these dates are guided by the Sun and the Moon. Courtney MacGillivray wasscrv- er tor'the service, Kimberley assist- ed with the scripture readings from - the Old and New Testaments. 11 service closed with the singing the hymn "Just as i am." The service of Evening Pray will be held March 28, at 7 p.m. Our sympathy goes -out to 11, Cunningham families in the dea of Rose's cousin who was killed an -accident near Kingsville la week. Starr Davis accompanied by h rltother Suzanne and sister Cry'si enjoyed the swim -at the Aqua! Centre in London with the, 1 Huron Park Brownies on Tuesdh Crystal retrained in -London wi Aunt and Uncle Donna and Mi Martin and family. - Our sincere sympathy to Geor and Fred Dobbs and their famili in the Toss of their mother, gran mother and great grandmother M Georgina Dobbs who passed aw Friday, March 20, at the Exet -- Villa. Mrs. Dobbs lived many ye: in -the community of Saintsbury was, an active member of 5 Patrick's Church until moving Exeter with her family. She will sadly missed by all. • - Heather MacGillivray, Courtn and Katie-Scarlctt called on au and - uncle Joyce and Rall Simpson on Sunday. INVENT1 SALE 1.J OFF SALE NOW ON! In order to reduce our inventory foryear end, we have reduced ALL MERCHANDISE. All clearance inventory including sofas; chairs, loveseats, hide -a -way beds, dining room suites, bedroom suites, wall units, tables, mattresses, recliners, loungers, lamps, pictures, accessories will be reduced 33% off Dinney's value price. All other merchandise reduced 15%. This is your opportunity to purchase the best in quality furnishings for your home at unbelievable prices. FINE Ft 1IZNI'YI'IlI-: & \VIN1)O«' FASIIiOTN -lhi \1 11\ ti I. I:\1.11- R. O\ 1. -() 1 T. .. �. TIMES ;r.,.. ,I'. (,, ,I., ,,., 4, ,,. Lor Mfig '': THE EXETER -ADVOCATE HAS WEDDING INVITATIONS Our For ordering engagement printed NO CHARGE Take 1 O% INVITATION YOU G To You... your invitations, your or wedding photo will be in our paper at - Value $27,29 -PLUS - OFF YOUR WEDDING ORDER WHEN BRING IN THIS AD '7 To yaahr L;f:' i i, rii ili-,n '/A\'ro"( /0 t (tIrq f;� 424 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-1331 • FAX (519) 235-0766 (519) ACW members meet for coffee and dessert By H. Davis Saint:bury correspondent SAINTSBURY - On March 19, eight ACW members from St. Patricks met for coffee and dessert at 7 p.m. at Hazel.Davis's home prior to their March meeting. An early .singing of Happy Birthday and surprise cake for member Viola Atkinson who will celebrate her 80th birthday March 30, 1998 was enjoyed by everyone. Margaret Carroll led the service opening with Members Prayer and- - General Thanksgiving in unison. Prayers for Sunday School led by Chris Kramer. Prayer Partner Simon Beaver Jr. Ied•hy Suzanne Davis. Absent members remember- ing Mary Davis, Rose Cunningham and Kim Kelley was led by Viola - Atkinson, Remembering the sick with special prayer for Cole Martin, nephew of Suzanne Davis who is in Children's Hospital by Heather . MacGillivray. Blessings on Work by Mabel Needham'- - Scripture readings for Lent were read by Chris Kramer, Margaret Carroll. and Heather MacGillivray. Meditation given by. Davis entitled "Hungering and Thirsting." Margaret Carroll closed devo- • tions with prayer: Thank you note was read front .Rose Cunningham for plants and cards -at the time of her father's death. • - ACW Annual Conference will be April 25, at St. Pauls Cathedral in London and the Spring Deanery April 21, 1998 at St.James, St. Marys. " Plans for Easter Breakfast were discussed. Wonderful Collection for Daily Bread received to he delivered this week. The I38th anniversary of St. Patricks Church is planned for June 7. Secretary and Treasurer's reports were read and approved. St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser has been successful with Tots of food orders. Thank you, to Davis for hosting the meeting. also thanks to al) from Viola Atkinson for her -early sur- prise. •. The Rev. Stanley Jay was• offi- ciant March 22. at St.. Patricks as they celebrated their . Holy Eucharist Service the 4th Sunday of Lent: Children's focus -was explain ing the date of the Passover Feast and Easter each year and how these dates are guided by the Sun and the Moon. Courtney MacGillivray wasscrv- er tor'the service, Kimberley assist- ed with the scripture readings from - the Old and New Testaments. 11 service closed with the singing the hymn "Just as i am." The service of Evening Pray will be held March 28, at 7 p.m. Our sympathy goes -out to 11, Cunningham families in the dea of Rose's cousin who was killed an -accident near Kingsville la week. Starr Davis accompanied by h rltother Suzanne and sister Cry'si enjoyed the swim -at the Aqua! Centre in London with the, 1 Huron Park Brownies on Tuesdh Crystal retrained in -London wi Aunt and Uncle Donna and Mi Martin and family. - Our sincere sympathy to Geor and Fred Dobbs and their famili in the Toss of their mother, gran mother and great grandmother M Georgina Dobbs who passed aw Friday, March 20, at the Exet -- Villa. Mrs. Dobbs lived many ye: in -the community of Saintsbury was, an active member of 5 Patrick's Church until moving Exeter with her family. She will sadly missed by all. • - Heather MacGillivray, Courtn and Katie-Scarlctt called on au and - uncle Joyce and Rall Simpson on Sunday. INVENT1 SALE 1.J OFF SALE NOW ON! In order to reduce our inventory foryear end, we have reduced ALL MERCHANDISE. All clearance inventory including sofas; chairs, loveseats, hide -a -way beds, dining room suites, bedroom suites, wall units, tables, mattresses, recliners, loungers, lamps, pictures, accessories will be reduced 33% off Dinney's value price. All other merchandise reduced 15%. This is your opportunity to purchase the best in quality furnishings for your home at unbelievable prices. FINE Ft 1IZNI'YI'IlI-: & \VIN1)O«' FASIIiOTN -lhi \1 11\ ti I. I:\1.11- R. O\ 1. -() 1 T.