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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-05-05, Page 9Wednesday, May 5. 1999 Comm 9 Chernobyl fundraiser Huron County for Children of Chernobyl held their 2nd annual SilentAuction and Bazaar on Saturday at the Exeter Legion to raise funds for their project, which will see Belorussian children arriving in the area in lune to spend the sum- mer in Canada. From left are volunteer Sherri Talbot, vice -chair Shelley Bender and treasurer joy Casarin.The day's event raised $2,000, a figure Casarin said she was happy with. Flexibility the key for Kippers EastWI. KIPPEN - Kippen East W.I. met at the home of Mona Alderdice for the annual meeting. President Grace Drummond welcomed everyone and thanked those that had helped at the Quilt Show for the I.P.M. and the SIice of Huron fol- lowed by an opening poem. Nine members answered the Roll Call - a pleasant surprise in my lifetime; and paid fees to join again. The minutes were read and the following reports Otte &envseerett[y, ireagagrent-8�.�� tial examiners, program, curators, resoi- lutions, P.R.O. and the Sunshine. What a year we have had! Car trip and a visit to Huron Country Playhouse, a picnic, visited M&M Meats, heard about Nic Bayley's trip to New York, had numerous treasures displayed and went to the Christmas Show of Dave Hog at London Wonderland Gardens; The group went on trips to South Africa with Fern Dougall, to the ACWW Convention and to Ireland with Mona Alderdice via pictures etc. The Flexibility Skit was at the annual meet- ing with Hilda Payne, Helen MacLean and Mona Alderdice doing the honours. Grace Drummond conducted the Election of Officers for 1999-2000: Past President, Ruby Triebner, President, Grace Drummond, 2nd Vice President, Mona Alderdice. Secretary, Helen MacLean. Public Relations, Mona Alderdice. Brand Directors, Ruby Triebner, Phyllis Parsons. Program Co- ordinator, Grace Drummond; District. Director, Hilda Payne; Resolutions, aisoaaddszdicik...:_Gracsr.Eyra , Assistant, Dorothy Bell. Education and Cultural Activities, Helen MacLean and Phyllis Parsons. Family and. Consumer Affairs, Rena Caldwell and Ruby Triebner; Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Grace Eye, Ruby Triebner. Christian and: World Affairs, Lil McLellan and Dorothy Bell. Curator, Hilda Payne. Financial Examiner, Phyllis Parsons. Grace Eyre conducted a con- test - things in your purse. . Courtesy remarks were given by Rena Caldwell. Lunch was served after singing the W.I. Anthem by Mona Alderdice and Phyllis Parsons: 4-H club discusses special projects LUCAN - On April 24 the Lucan #1 4-H club met at Cairn Marr's home for the second meeting of "Working with Wool POLICE BRIEFS Goffinm parksis dangerous LUCAN-- The OPP are reminding the public to hit the links and not the park after individuals were seen golfing in Elm St. Park on April 27. While no bylaw exists prohibiting golfing in parks in Lucan, police warn the activity is dan- gdrous for children and other park users. Rototiller stolen An Stn/94 MTD Red rototiller was reported stolen from a backyard on King St. in Hensall on X26. Club". The President opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. The roll call was: "Name a nursery rhyme or fairy tale about yarn, sheep etc.". One of the members read the minutes of the last meeting. Members then welcomed a new member and exchanged names and telephone numbers. The meeting continued , with special project ideas and requirements. Next the members began working on a purling sampler. The President closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. • small TALK Do you have questions or concerns about how your child talks? Would your child. benefit from a speech HuroR-^11 branoh9dassessment? s ►vLanww ►s w• CALL 273-2222 or 1400-2693683 and ask for smaIRALK Granton planning Biddulph township celebrations By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - 'Volunteers for the Biddulph celebrations committee met at the township hall in Lucan on Monday, April 26. A pork barbecue is being planned for Saturday, July 24 at the Granton Park Pavilion. The Granton area firemen are also spanitoring . a breakfast at the fire hall on Sunday, June 13 to help out with the cost of the history book `Biddulph Pioneers to the Present.' Casandra Harding Whatman was hon- oured with a bridal shower at Community Bible. Church on Wednesday, April 28. Following a few games, Whatman was assisted in open- ing her many gifts by her sister. Katherine and °friend Paula Pincombe. When expressing her thanks, Whatman gave a few highlights of her career thus far, including her wedding in Australia. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the church during the social time which followed. Granton and area residents who attended 'A Spring Cabaret' by the St. Marys Community Players, on the week- end unanimously agreed that it was a great performance. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, May . 2 Lay Pastor Val Hodgins entitled her sermon `Rocks and Stones' based on the lessons from Acts 7 and - First -Peter chapter 2. The anthem by the choir was 'God's Love' (words by Jill Westman) and the. Sunday School chit- dnmm,ortitofth'e ce.' :. dt lid Unit los a rar.'tiett e ' dogs and hamburgers after the service when the Sunday School provided 'Sunday Sundaes' for dessert. The Youth group met Sunday evening at the church and then went swimming at Veronica Blom's place._ At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sunday, May 2 Rev.- Glenda Meakin's message was about hearing the faith story in a troubled world. John Urquhart and the minister read the lessons. A time of fellowship followed in the church hall. UCW Unit 3 met at the hnme *oFMargaret Bryan on Tuesday, April 27. Elizabeth Garrett and Ruth Cook presented the program with the -theme 'A Woman's Place - in the home and in the senate.' Each one gave an illustration of a well- known woman and how occupations have changed. `Beneath the Cross of Jesus' was sung and Elizabeth gave a reading 'What is a Grandmother' and prayer. There was also a Mother's Day story. President Margaret Bryan led the business discussion on several upcoming events including the Regional Rally which is being held at Granton United Church on Tuesday evening, May 4. Also, there wf be a Food Grains service and dinner, at the Granton Park on Sunday, July 4 for the surrounding churches involved. Ruth and Elizabeth served lunch assisted by hostess Margaret. POUCE BRIEFS Break and enter A vacant building on County,. Rd. 2 south of Hwy. 83 in Stephen, Twp. was brroke on ` ` WiifletNe sMe dlitir dt`_titif `�fitfl n w Es' i��tit'Tn b, nothing was stolen. Gardeners Choice Welcomes you back for another spring gardening season. The Greenhouses Open May 5 Same location on Highway 4, south end of Exeter OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Arriving just in time for Mother's Day Beautiful blooming hangers. To name a few: Wave Petunia, Tapien, Fushir; Ivy Geranium, Tamari, etc. Enter Mom's name in our draw and she may win one of two $25. Gift Certificates sates (Draw will be held Sun., May 9th atclosing) Gardening: for your gardens we carry • Annuals (Flowers, vegetables, herbs) • Perennials (Flowers, herbs • Vines • Garden accessories • Ornamental shrubs .• Patio planters • Peat moss • Potting soil • Fertilizers