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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-05-13, Page 25UCW units meet in Granton By Muriel Lewis Granton corresondent GRANTON - Nora Wissel visit- ed with her daughter Christina Van Lieshout of London on Mother's Day. Congratulations to Katherine Harding who is the new summer re- porter for the Exeter Times Advo- cate. Get well wishes from the commu- nity to Emerson Wallis who re- turned home from hospital last week. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Val Hodgins of London led the service when her sermon was entitled 'A brand new vision' based on the lessons from Revela- tion 21 and John 13. Emily Anne Young, daughter of Tom and Pam (Waters) Young was welcomed into the family of God through .infant baptism by Pastor Normalie Voakes. The choir sang 'One'of God's greatest gifts', the 'words of which were written by Jill Westman. At St. Pauls Anglican Church, Kirkton on Sunday, May 10th the Rev. Glenda Meakin led the service of morning prayer. Her message was based on Jesus Christ as the way, the truth and the life and the grace to love on another. The les- sons were read by Candice O'Brien and the minister. UCW • Unit one went to Extendicare in London on May 7 to celebrate the 89th birthday of a former member Edna Wallis who is a resident there. President Doreen McRoberi opened the worship with a medita- tion 'My priceless treasures- friendtii . The perennial tea at the church on May 23 was announced and ar- rangements made for the next meet- ing. The Roll Call was answered with readings and poems.. Edna Wallis opened her gifts and cards and thanked everyone. Doreen and Madeline Hardieserved rum cake and ice cream. Unit 2 met at Julie Riddell's home on May 4th. president Pam Hayes led the discussion when plans were furthered for the peren- nial exchange at the - church on May 23 at 1:30 p.m, There will be a wagon ride for the Sunday School after church on May 31 and a S.S. picnic on June 28. Juke was in charge of the program and told of -a business called creative memories and bcrapbooking. Tentative plans have -been made for a workshop on 'September 15; 7•p.m. at the church. For more details call Julie at 225- 2265. Dessert and tea were served by the hostess. Unit 3 met at Isabel Mardlin's place in St. Marys on Tuesday eve- ning, May 5..1n the absence of the 'president, Elizabeth Garrett opened the meeting with a Mother's Day blessing. The beef supperin the park was announced for June 17 and Humber Valley United Church will be visiting Granton United on July 5. Helen Burnett and Ruth Cook presented a program on 'bread', different meanings of the -world and different kinds. Readings and poems were given and the con- venors served a lunch of•different breads. Unit five met ai the home of Ver- neta Baker in St. Marys on Mon- day, May 4. President Margaret Spence opened the meeting with a reading and meditation 'Family of God'. The hymn 'This is my Fa- ther's World' was read, followed by prayer. Margaret read 'Rules of three' and 'My Mother'. Florence McRobert led the pro- gram, rcading a poem `To Mother' and lesson thoughts on the blessing of work. She also read a poem 'Hands'; a story about bath night at the old homestead, a reading 'None like mother'. Concluding with two oral contests, closing with thc Lord's Prayer in unison. Lunch was served by the hostess. Saintsbury men conduct church service By H. Davis • Saintsbury correspondent SAINTSBURY - On May 9, St. Patrick's celebrated their Mother's Day Evening Prayer service at 7 p.m. with the men and boys.of the congregation taking part. Hugh Davis was leader with Caleb and Corbin MacGillivray assisting with•the•scripture readings. Harley Davis led the Psalm and Bob MacGillivray read the Holy Gospel and the message. ' • The children's focus was based on Martin•the• Cobbler. MacGillivray's message included a tribute to mothers. The.men and boys sang an anthem entitled "Wonderful Words of Life". Travis Davis and Cody Kelley presented the offering at the Lord's table. Scrolls entitled "A Mother Is" were given to mothers and grandmothers by the men. On May 17 The Rev. Stanley Jay will be at St. Patrick's:to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Mothers Day was a very, special day for the McFalls and Tindall families when Dylan Ross Brasca• son of ,Walter" and Donna Brasca and Tate Elizabeth Tindall, daughter of Robert and Lisa Tindall received the sacra- ment of baptism at Centralia United Church. Both fam- ilies held receptions following the service. Hazel Davis was guest of the McFalls and Brasca families at the home of David McFalls. Hugh Davis entertained -his mother Mary Davis to dinner in Exeter on Mother's Day. • Several in the community were celebrating get togethers with family on Sunday. Hazel Davis, accompanied by nephew Darren Simpson, attended the 151 Synod Service of the Diocese of Huron at St. Paul's Cathedral on Sunday evening and also attended Synod sessions at the Convention Centre on Monday. Hazel -Davis was dinner guest and overnight visitor Sunday evening with sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Ralph Simpson and nephew Darren. Friday evening Hazel 'Davis accompanied several cousins to a bridal shower honoring Fayeanne Love. daughter of Wayne and Sharon Love of Varna and •granddaughter of Gladys Davis of Exeter and thc late Clarence Davis held at the Community Centre. { Varna community prepares for annual yard sale By Joan Beierling Varna correspondent VARNA -"The Stan Lee Club held a meeting at the Complex recently. President Charles Reid told of his "talking chicken". Bernice Reid read from a 1934 paper from Toronto "Song of the Lazy Farmer." Bertha Taylor intro- duced "Wally Dee" from Bayfield who sang and'played the guitar for them. Twenty-seven members were in attendance. Cards were played with winners: High pink - Margaret Armstrong, Low pink - Bertha Taylor, High blue - Bob Peck, Low blue - May McBride. Last Friday evening a communi- ty bridal shower was held in honor of Fayeanne Love, daughter of Wayne and Sharon Love. Sandra Turner welcomed and thanked everyone for coming. Tammy Peck played a couple of numbers on the piano. The Varna players provided a humorous skit. Act 1 was "Six Months Before the Wedding, Panic" and Act 2 was the Wedding Day. Michelle Turner read the address. Fayeanne thanked every- one for the gifts. She will be marry- ing, Brian Beattie on June 13 and will be residing in Toronto. A church service was held in Varna on Sunday and the sacra- ment of baptism was celebrated. Megan Brianne, daughter of Rod and Lori Merrier, granddaughter of Barb and Tom Consitt and Garry and Maxine Merrier, and great- granddaughter of Grace Evans, was christened. Next Sunday, church will he held in Goshen with the Goshen and Varna U.C.W.'s leading the wor- ship service. On May 24 there will not be a service of worship at the Varna -Goshen Pastoral Charge. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the Celebrities of Ministries Service with London Conference at 2 p.m. at the International Academy in Huron Park. Tickets are available for the Varna pork barbecue to be held on June 17. The annual Community Yard Sale will be held at the Varna Complex on May 16 and May 17. The Trends will meet in Brucefteld on Friday night at 7 p.m. and the Teens will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Brucefteld Church. Women's Institute donates to telethon THAMES ROAD - The annual meeting of the Hurondale W.J. was held at Thames Road Church on April 29 at 4:30 p.m. President Marian Dougall opened the meeting with a spring verse; Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The roll call was answered with 14 members paying their dues for next year. A report of thc board meeting was read. The group donated $50 to the Telethon for Children's Hospital. Hurondale is to•have the "In Memoriam" at the District Annual in Zurich on May 21. Articles to be made for Exeter Fair were prepared by Grand•Bend W.I. Lois McFalls gave a report on the sale of cheese. . . • At 5:30 p.m. members sat down to dinner prepared by two of the groups. When the meeting resumed, Fern Dougall and Marian Dougall presented Lois McFalls with a life membership. • Reports were given by the various •committee con- venors - secretary/treasurer Marilyn Pym, P.R.O. by lune Stewart; program co-ordinator curator report by • Fern Dougall and caring committee. by Margaret Strang. . A program planning committee will be held at Lois Mci all's home on May 11. The following officers were installed: Past president Marian Dougall, President Fern Dougall, Secretary treasurer Marilyn Pym, District director Marian Dougall, Assistant district director Helen Webber, Program co-ordinator Lois McFalls. Public relations officer Marian Dougall, Press reporter Helen' Webber, Resolutions Mabel Stanlake, Tweedsmuir curator Fern Dougall, Catering Bernice Jeffery, Helen Webber, Gladys Richardson, Caring committee Laura Sillery, Lorraine Alexander and Margaret Dover; Nominating committee Bernice Jeffery, Gladys Richardson; Program June Stewart, Helen Webber, Lorraine Alexander, ExamMcrs Laura Sillery and Bev Camphell. May is the month for members to walk for their health and get a new member: Marian Dougall was given a gift by Marilyn Pym for her past years as presi- dent. June Stewart, Lorraine Alexander and Helen Webber presented a short program. Seniors hear how Canadians played big role in war EXETER - The Exeter Seniors opened the April meeting with a pot Tuck supper. After President Lila Ellis opened the regular meeting with 0 Canada and the Lords Prayer, the program committee took over the entertain- ment. Peter Vischer took the chair per- son for the Vischer singing group. Vischer spoke on how the Canadi- ans played a big part in the war, also on how their country was set free. • Vischer then read a poem 'Cana- da We Can't Forget'. The group sang several pieces ending by singing 0 Canada.Mary Ford read a poem. • Birthday greetings were sang to Mary Ford, Vera Armstrong, Dean Smith and Doris Denham. Anniversary greeting to Percy and Jean Noels on their 56th. Villa Bingo - Almira Pord - Vera Armstong, Ruth Skinner, Lila Ellis. Cards were sent to Charlie Rol- Iings and Lois Learn who had fal- len and broke her hip. June Hodg- son gave a report on Tri County Sports. Anyone wishes more infor- mation call Hodgson. Moved by Mary Ford seconded by Jean Noels, another club was in- vited to join the group in June. Lois McFaIIs gave a report on the Spring Zone Rally at Homesville. Dashwood Seniors will be enter- taining Exeter Seniors on May 18 at 6 p.m. Ervin Sillery gave a' re- port on appreciation night at Huron Lee in Brussels. - Times-Advocgte, May. 13, 1998 Page 25 COLDWELL BANDER ALL-PQINTS REALTY SERVICES EXETER OFFICE - 147 MAIN ST. EXETER, ONT. Pat O'Rourke (RES) 237-3762 e -mall; porourkeehay.net 235-1449 CALL OUR EXETER OFFICE TOLL FREE FROM GRAND BEND & ZURICH AT 237-3182 its -;#4 M.J. Chanyi (REs) 235-1077 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www -r ils_ca TO VIEW ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT YOUR LEISURE direct line toll free ti ;"(1-800)-342-7217 4k" Jerry Zehr (RES) 236-4712 e-mail: zehrehay.net Days or Evenings ZURICH OFFICE - 16 VICTORIA ST. ZURICH, ONT. 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