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Times Advocate, 1998-06-10, Page 8Page 8 Tines -Advocate, June 10, 1998 C.OMMUNTTY WMS 100th anniversary Picnic held in Granton . The Women's Missionary Society of Caven Pres- byterian Church in Exeter celebrated its 100th an- niversary on Sunday. The WMS gathered in the Sanctuary following the service. Back row from left: Rev. Chas Henderson, Hazel Pryde, Donna Webster, Lil McLellan, Bea Dykstra and Helen Toornstra: Middle row from left: Edna Simmons, Beryl Elgie, Mary Ford, Labelle Harness and Doro thy Moffatt. Front row from left: Thelma Gordon, Mabel Stanlake. Margaret Strang, Helen Sinclair, Speaker, Roy Foreman, Jean Easton, Pauline Simmons, Wyn Gunn and Elizabeth Moore. A ban- ner made by the Caven Presbyterian Church Women was hung in the sanctuary which depicts the happy face and sod face with the motto "Much Ado -About Missions." Margaret Strang was presented with a bouquet for her oustanding. involvement and dedication to the WMS both lo- cally and in the Western Division of the WMS. Hymn books dedicated in Varna. church By Joan Beierling Varna correspondent VARNA - Three dedications were celebrated at a church servicein Varna on June 7. Rev. Tracey Crick dedicated the r4ew Voices United hymn -books in memory of former members of the church. The •names are printed inside the hymn books. All hymns sang were out of the Voices Unitcd.book. Miriam DcRivcrs was back to Varna for the ser- vice. She donated three plates to the Vilma Church and a special plate frame was made in memory of Rachel Johnston and Marion Tipping. This was also dedicated and will be hung in the Sunday School room: Honor Roll plaques were also dedicated in memory of Mervyn Hayter and Lloyd and Laura Keys. . -Cara Stephenson shared her •gift of music. She recently tied for first place at the Talent Show at the Clinton Fair. She will go on to sing at the Western Fair. - • - Thc church service next Sunday will he in Varna celebrating the -sacrament of Holy Communion and Confirmation..' Goshen Church will he celebrating their anniver- sary on June 28 with Pat Milliken as the guest speak- er. Varna pork barbecue tickets are available for June 17 from 4:30 to•7:30 at the Complex. They cost: adults, $9.50, children six to 10 $5. Call 233-9903, 233-9153 or 263-5351. Varna members are to set up Goldie Semple joins Thirteen Hands at Blyth Festival BLYTH Goldie Semple. one of • the, country's hest known actresses, will make "her Blyth .debut when Thirteen Hands opens at the Blyth Festival on July 30. .Semple has starred in Ituntcrous productions at the Shaw and Strat- ford Festivals, and in regional thea- tres across Canada. Her most recent stage appearances include the role of Mrs. Warren in Mrs. Warren's Profession at the Vancouver Play- house and the Citadel Theatre, and Ruth in the Grand Theatre's pro- duction of Later Life. • The Blyth Festival's production of Thirteen Hands is co-sponsored by Sparling Propane and CBC Ra- dio One. Tickets for the show, which runs until September 5, can be reserved by calling the Blyth Festival box office' at (519) 523- 9300. Lr� Strawberries Open 8 a.m. - dark 1 mile east of Hwy. 4, on Kirkton rd and 1/4 mile south of Exeter Golf Club Jeff and Brenda Horn 229-8176 Pick Your Own for the barbecue on June 16 at 7 p.m. Water pitchers arc also needed. Please send them labelled. • The Trends will hold their last meeting on June 12 at 7 p.m. - - There will be a community bridal shower for Joanne Hayter on June 10 at 8 p.m. at the Varna Complex. Goshen and Varna communities are also collecting for Donna McKinley who is getting mar- ried at the end of June. Vacation Bible School for Brucefield, Kippen, Varna arid Goshen will be held from August 4 to 7 at the Brucefield Church. Teachers and helpers are need- ed. Registration forms will be available soon. Cash donations for fire victims, Tammy and Darrell Postill and their children Cassandra, Miranda and Foster,can be left in a box at the Varna General Store. They arc living at their neighbors, Rusty and Dale Brandon's home for a month and arc looking for a home to rent until their home is ready for them. There will also be a benefit dance on June 19 from 8 to 1 p.m. at the Agricultural Building in Seaforth. There will he a spot for cash donations at the door. Music will be supplied by the Threc Neat Guys and there will also be -door prizes. Congratulations to Barbie Miller, daughter of Dave and Marg Miller, on being chosen as Clinton Fair Ambassador. There will be an open bridal shower on July 5 at I p.m. at the Stanley Twp. Complex for Angie Radford, who is marrying Scott Cooper. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Barb Consist, 233-9297. By Muriel Lewis • Granton correspondent • GRANTON - Several local resi- dents enjoyed •'A man for all sea- sons' at the Stratford Festival Thea- tre on June 4th. Congratulations to Ray and Janet Thomson who are the proud par- ents of a baby girl born on June 5th another grandchild for Bill and Marion. The annual community beef bar- becue at the Denfield Park was well attended on Saturday evening, in spite of the cool weather. The annual Bryan picnic was held at the Granton Park pavilion on June 7 with 29 in attendance. Kim Jones was president and Mar- garet Bryan secretary. A picnic lunch was enjoyed at noon and prizes went to Adam Aimers as the youngest member present and to Pearl Bryan as.the eldest. It was de- cided to hold the picnic in the same location on the same date.next year. UCW Unit one met on Thursday, June 4th at noon at Doreen McRobert's home when. lunch was served by Madeline- Hardie and the hostess. President Doreen opened the wor- ship with -a meditation -on Dancing Granny, closing with prayer. Business discussion included the beef supperon June 17 plus sum- mer church services and events. Carlene Goos continued, the pro- gram when she read an article from the- book by Margaret Fishback. Powers who is the author of Foot- prints. Madeline •Hardie • concluded with a puzzling contest of body parts. Unit 2 met at Becky O'Hagan's place on Monday evening, June 1st. President Pam Hayes led the busi- ness discussion about the General Meeting on June 9th, the beef bar- becue and the fall bazaar, Calendar dates are now being sold for the china doll. Becky presented the program on 'What is Prayer' and served refreshments. Unit 3" met at the home of Verna Mills on June 2nd. President Mar- garet Bryan led the discussion in-. eluding further plans for the beef and strawberry supper on June 17 and other upcoming projects. April Bryan and Joan Hayden" presented the program on the importance of letters of communication which arc •a special treasure and a work of art, 'R Bach one told about the importance of receiving such a letter which made thcm feel goodand can be re- read many times. April closed with' a reaming 'Praying for Rain'. Lunch was served by Hayden, Bryan and the hostess Mills. Unit 5 met at Florence Bryan's home on Tuesday afternoon June 2. The president Margaret Spence opened with a poem 'My Garden' and the meditation on Love. The hymn 'Love devine all love excel-' ling' was read followed by prayer and a Father's Day poem. Florence Bryan led the program, reading -a springtime poem and a. story about Baby Jimmic's cold, as well as a meditation on James one, verse 2, and 'prayer. Lunch was served by hostess Florence Bryan. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, the anniversary service was led by Val Hodgins of London. Her sermon was entitled 'Let's Cel- ebrate' based on lessons from Gen- esis 12 and John 16. Special music was provided by Nancy Baird and Andy Parr in a -selection of classical guitar music: A pastoral charge congregational meeting followed the. service after which lunch and fellowship were enjoyed in the low- er hall. At St. Paul's. Anglican Church on .Trinity Sunday, June 7 the 136th anniversary servic !by Rev. Glenda Meakin - iebration of the' Holy F .n her mes- sage -Rev: Meakin stressed the im- portance of community, telling .the story of God's love and healing, seeking: out God's Holy Spirit and the empowerment . to tell . others. The lessons were read by Rose- marySchaefer and the- minister. Special music by the choir was an -anthem 'If I have wounded any soul today'. • Flowers at the altar were given in memory of Mr. -and Mrs. Richard Humphreys and Mr. and Mrs. Eric Humphreys. by Jean Mills and Helen Shute. A time of fellowship and lunch -followed in the parish hall. - GREG NORMAN" GOLF SHIRTS Just in Time for Father's Day! 2OOFF (Month of June) OAit MEN'S WEAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Hwy- 21 S. GRAND BEND 238-6165 B©E2 W.CAM RMI- - aag, isvagkos- V PMU I U V rf Would you like the comfort of central air conditioning added to your present furnace? Consider the convenience of a gas fireplace. • All of this is possible with NO PAYMENT TILL SEPT./98 * Defer on your Union Gas bill OAC limited time offer C�\i rtiutl DUNTRY H0M E O� $L 359 Main St. COM Exeter Ontario NOM 1S3 -",404) (5191 235-2032 You could WIN $3000 towards your purchas Call today for details The Times - Advocate gives you space each week to speak your mind. It's your right! We welcome your "letter to the Editor:" Write us today! Please submit your letters to us by noon on Friday for following week publications Send your letters to: Letters to the Editor: Time Advocate,.P..Q. Box 850, Exeter, Ont NOM 1S6 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIiIIIIIiIiII IIIIilII IIIIlI III Lglit f9 -0C with Michelle "Even a Haircut is an Opportunity for Pampering" Your visit begins with a complimentary stress relieving scat massae and ends with sin care tips and a makeuptouch-up for toal personal rejvenation, Creatingcomplete well-being for body, mid and spirit is the mission of a n Aveda Salon. Come and visit Michelle and treat yourself to the ultimate Aveda Salon experience today. Call for an appointment * 235-4665* 251 Carling St. Exeter, Ontario [I1II11EIItI!11IiiiiiiI -_�. hill By Muriel Lewis • Granton correspondent • GRANTON - Several local resi- dents enjoyed •'A man for all sea- sons' at the Stratford Festival Thea- tre on June 4th. Congratulations to Ray and Janet Thomson who are the proud par- ents of a baby girl born on June 5th another grandchild for Bill and Marion. The annual community beef bar- becue at the Denfield Park was well attended on Saturday evening, in spite of the cool weather. The annual Bryan picnic was held at the Granton Park pavilion on June 7 with 29 in attendance. Kim Jones was president and Mar- garet Bryan secretary. A picnic lunch was enjoyed at noon and prizes went to Adam Aimers as the youngest member present and to Pearl Bryan as.the eldest. It was de- cided to hold the picnic in the same location on the same date.next year. UCW Unit one met on Thursday, June 4th at noon at Doreen McRobert's home when. lunch was served by Madeline- Hardie and the hostess. President Doreen opened the wor- ship with -a meditation -on Dancing Granny, closing with prayer. Business discussion included the beef supperon June 17 plus sum- mer church services and events. Carlene Goos continued, the pro- gram when she read an article from the- book by Margaret Fishback. Powers who is the author of Foot- prints. Madeline •Hardie • concluded with a puzzling contest of body parts. Unit 2 met at Becky O'Hagan's place on Monday evening, June 1st. President Pam Hayes led the busi- ness discussion about the General Meeting on June 9th, the beef bar- becue and the fall bazaar, Calendar dates are now being sold for the china doll. Becky presented the program on 'What is Prayer' and served refreshments. Unit 3" met at the home of Verna Mills on June 2nd. President Mar- garet Bryan led the discussion in-. eluding further plans for the beef and strawberry supper on June 17 and other upcoming projects. April Bryan and Joan Hayden" presented the program on the importance of letters of communication which arc •a special treasure and a work of art, 'R Bach one told about the importance of receiving such a letter which made thcm feel goodand can be re- read many times. April closed with' a reaming 'Praying for Rain'. Lunch was served by Hayden, Bryan and the hostess Mills. Unit 5 met at Florence Bryan's home on Tuesday afternoon June 2. The president Margaret Spence opened with a poem 'My Garden' and the meditation on Love. The hymn 'Love devine all love excel-' ling' was read followed by prayer and a Father's Day poem. Florence Bryan led the program, reading -a springtime poem and a. story about Baby Jimmic's cold, as well as a meditation on James one, verse 2, and 'prayer. Lunch was served by hostess Florence Bryan. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, the anniversary service was led by Val Hodgins of London. Her sermon was entitled 'Let's Cel- ebrate' based on lessons from Gen- esis 12 and John 16. Special music was provided by Nancy Baird and Andy Parr in a -selection of classical guitar music: A pastoral charge congregational meeting followed the. service after which lunch and fellowship were enjoyed in the low- er hall. At St. Paul's. Anglican Church on .Trinity Sunday, June 7 the 136th anniversary servic !by Rev. Glenda Meakin - iebration of the' Holy F .n her mes- sage -Rev: Meakin stressed the im- portance of community, telling .the story of God's love and healing, seeking: out God's Holy Spirit and the empowerment . to tell . others. The lessons were read by Rose- marySchaefer and the- minister. Special music by the choir was an -anthem 'If I have wounded any soul today'. • Flowers at the altar were given in memory of Mr. -and Mrs. Richard Humphreys and Mr. and Mrs. Eric Humphreys. by Jean Mills and Helen Shute. A time of fellowship and lunch -followed in the parish hall. - GREG NORMAN" GOLF SHIRTS Just in Time for Father's Day! 2OOFF (Month of June) OAit MEN'S WEAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Hwy- 21 S. GRAND BEND 238-6165 B©E2 W.CAM RMI- - aag, isvagkos- V PMU I U V rf Would you like the comfort of central air conditioning added to your present furnace? Consider the convenience of a gas fireplace. • All of this is possible with NO PAYMENT TILL SEPT./98 * Defer on your Union Gas bill OAC limited time offer C�\i rtiutl DUNTRY H0M E O� $L 359 Main St. COM Exeter Ontario NOM 1S3 -",404) (5191 235-2032 You could WIN $3000 towards your purchas Call today for details The Times - Advocate gives you space each week to speak your mind. It's your right! We welcome your "letter to the Editor:" Write us today! Please submit your letters to us by noon on Friday for following week publications Send your letters to: Letters to the Editor: Time Advocate,.P..Q. Box 850, Exeter, Ont NOM 1S6