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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-03-31, Page 16ATro4 iti4,t IH Wmaght Iron WE M$�urM 1p $. (*Bawls, pi+!C . WSMIONS. 16 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, March 31, 1999 Country Showcase Warm weather ushering spring Johnny Heaman, formerly of Exeter, entertains crowd with a waltz at the Country Showcase Friday night at the Exeter Legion. the on By Muriel Lewis GRAM ON CORRESPONDENT •:s GRANTON - UCW Unit 3 met on Tuesday, March 23 at Elizabeth Garrett's home to-do some sewing on arti- cles for the fall bazaar in October. A short business meeting was held when further plans were made for the Lenten Luncheon at the church today and for the General UCW meeting on Tuesday, Aprll 13: At the Granton United Church on Palm Sunday Lay Pastor Val Hodgins entitled her message 'Humble Majesty'. Members transferred from other churches to Granton United were Penny McRobert, Jill Westman, Charles and Cheryl Mills, Diane Blom, Betty Dann, Marion Gatt, and Geraldine and Robert McAlorum. After church the Sunday School visited a sugar bush. On Easter Sunday, April 4 there will be a breakfast at Granton United Church 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The Good Friday service is scheduled for r .April 2 at 7:30 p.m. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Palm Sunday, Rev. Glenda Meakin led the Liturgy of the Palms and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The lessons were read by Robert Parkinson and the minister who reflected briefly on the transition from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion of Jesus which followed. The Lenten Reflections at St. Paul's, Kirkton on Healing and Wholeness was well attended in spite of the blustery weather. The Good Friday service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at St. Paul's when there will be a program for the chil • dren. in the Parish Hall. The parish service on Maundy Thursday will be held Horticultural Society creating butterfly garden By Liz Sangster J-IENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - Spring has finally arrived and the Hensall and District Horticultural Society has many activities for area gardeners. The District 8 Annual Meeting will be held on April 24 in Ayton. Please call Janeth at 262- 2715 to reserve your place before April 15. The cost is $12, and a speaker will discuss Hard Landscaping. The next meeting of the Hensall and District Horticultural Society will take place at Queensway on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Betty Battye will discuss creating a butterfly garden. The Society will be establish- ing a memorial butterfly garden in the big country bed. The garden will commemorate members who have passed away. Donations of butterfly - attracting plants are wel- come. The Ontario Horticultural Society is selling a tulip to celebrate the new, millennium. The tulip is dark pink. Remember that the annu- al plant auction will take place on May 17. Plan to attend. At Hensall United Church on Sunday, Pirie Mitchell was the minister. Mark Garlough was the organist. Wayne and Jason Corbett were the ushers. Hymn books were dedicated in memory of Murray Alvin Traquair and Evelyn Marie Traquair, donated by Linda. and Gerry Traquair, Joanne Rowcliffe in memory of George Cowan, a number of books in memory of Ellen Mitchell donated by her family. The choir sang an anthem "My Song is Love Unknown". Mitchell's ser- mon was entitled "The Big Parade". Maundy Thursday service will be held on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. A Good Friday ser- vice will begin at 10 a.m. with guest soloist Mary Lou Dixon, Easter Sunday Sunrise Service will be held at 8 a:m. between the church and manse, weather per- mitting. Breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 9:45 -a.m. All are welcome and a free-will offering will be accepted. The annual Beef Supper will be held on April 21 with sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets call Margaret Cole at 262-2304. At Hensall Carmel Presbyterian Church Rev. Robert Graham conduct- ed communion service. Rev. Graham also sang two solos. Dorothy Taylor was the organist. Tracy Bahro had a special time with the children in the �renda'S Dr, dsewmuchmore! Sven in soft treatments Drapery alterations loss cushions. duvet covers: bedskirts Brenda Desjardine (519) 235-2960 Exeter DIRECT TO YOU" Q.dte Simply the Finest QUALITY ,.1��,T►I'+' • A LASTING 4' %i� ��i IMPRESSION ifit • HAMMOCKS • ART1FICIAL TREES MD FLOWERS • SHAVE HOUSES ACCESSORIES CAMDEN BENCHES ..?iti{ =':n `; ... [r,.rft•r:r�y:� : •>;�q>r:;ri: •: �•i { i;;::, GRAND BEND 238-2110 Hwy. 83 E (2 miles from the water plant) Mon.-Frl. 9-5 • Sat. 10-4 Sunday School room. Harry Smith and Al Hoggarth accepted the offering. The spring lun- cheon will be held on April 13. For tickets call Marg Baker at 262-2405. The hours of the Hensall Landfill will change, effective April 1, 1999. It will' be open Wednesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. Residents must have a current landfill pass, available at the Municipal Office. at 7:30 p.m. at St. James in St. Marys. On Wednesday, March 24 the Salvation Army hosted ' the Ecumenical Lental Service at St. James Church, St. Marys at noon followed by lunch. It was a privilege to see the remaining half of the *leo 'Peter and Paul.' The annual Granton Masonic Oyster and Steak Suppar held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centrliton March 20 was well attended. Elizabeth Parkinson and son Robert enjoyed a vaca- tion during the March break visiting Dora Ringland in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Becky Kindree and Cathie Westman hosted a lun- cheon and euchre at the Lions 1ia11 in the park pavilion on March 19. Prizes for high score and lone hands were .awarded to Jean Noon and Jill Westman and everyone received a consolation prize. 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