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Hundreds -of people turned out at the Forest Amphitheatre to watch "The
Promise".over the weekend.The story, which is based on the life of Jesus Christ,
is about two hours in length and involves more than 200 volunteers. Above,
actors from the opening scene are shown.The outdoor show is set to run
from July 9- 11.
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Exeter Dining for Seniors
EXETER - The month of June brought
five Tuesdays to enjoy the "Dining Out"
program. Delicious meals were served
while guests were entertained with music
by Jean Hodgert, Josie Ryckman and
Wilma Davis.
Birthday greetings were sung for An
deRijk, Isa Smith and , Gertie Verkerk. A
bouquet of irises was presented to the
member celebrating her 90th birthday.
Winners of lucky ticket draws were:
Leona Morley, Ruth Brock, Isabel
Kerslake, Gertie Verkerk, Marie Bugyra,
Helen Broderick, Beatrice Munn, Stewart
Miner, Marshall Dearing,1'4arjorie Drake
and Ruth Skinner.
A gift was presented to Sam Skizlner in
thanks for the podium he donated to the
organization and a sincere welcome was
extended to Arthur Cann.
A sympathy card was signed for Mrs.
William McLean and a get well card for
Shirley Snell.
Humours readings about elections,
grandpa's and things fathers say were
given by Faye Blair -Skinner.
Steve Harburn from the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Authority outlined
a brief history: of the Huron Tract and.
explained how the settling of the area
affected the drainage. The conservation
authors is attempting to preserve the
water .*fld soil in various ways.
Ray Cann, Harry Jeffery, Jean Hodgert
and Bob Jeffery presented a program of
old time music and Sam Skinner enter- .
tained with dancing dolls.
On June 15 a penny sale was held.
Choir members from Grades 1 and 2:
from Exeter Public School performed
several action songs. . $
June Dougherty accompanied by Jean
Hodgert entertained -with several solo
selections and condueted.a sing -along.
The foot care clinic will be July 13.
Please note change in date. Call 235-
0258 to arrange for an appointment.
Outdoor services be
GRAND BEND --After
several Very 'warm June
Sundays, the first outdoor
scheduled service at
Grand Bend United
Church was rained out on
June 27 and held'Inside.
Special music was enjoyed
by about 20 members of
the Exeter Community
Band.
A hymn sing led by Ann
Lawton preceded the ser-
vice. Barry Nicholls, a
member of thlchnrch,
gave the meditation on
`Hospitality' and said hos-
pitality is a responsibility
and a challenge, not just to
friends and family, but to
people in need and to
strangers. „
The scriptures were
read by Ann Lawton...
Flowers at the front of
the sanctuary were placed
in memory of Philip
Johnston by Susan Gill.
and family.
Refreshments were
served after the service by
members of the U.C.W.
The first outdoor service
at Grand Bend United
Church was held July 4.
The: prelude was a hymn
sing led by Lucy Sage. The
special musical presenta-
tion was by Mary Lou
Dixon. Scriptures were
read by Edna Frampton.
Rev. R. Putman spoke of
complaining people, how
we all face rejection and
ridicule, and as we face
rejection, . Christ says
`dome to me'.
Program 7av
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By Liz ngster
HENSALL CORESPO$ DENT
able for children
HEN,SALL - Pirie Mitchell was the min-
ister at Hensall United Church, with
Jean Jacobe at the piano. The offering
was received by George Parker, and
Cecil Pepper. Judy Mock was the greeter
and also lit the candle. Mitchell's mes-
sage was "What is True Freedom?"
A collection was taken for the food
bank. Prayers were asked .for the,.
church camps. On July 11, the Youth:-
Group will meet after the service to:;
travel to London to see a movie.
' Sympathy is extended to the family of
Norm Pepper and to the family of Irene
Finlayson.
The Hensall and District Horticultural
Society will present their third Country
Home. and Garden Tour on July 10 and
11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For $5. in
advance or '$8. at the site, you can view
over 20 gardens in: Hensall, St. Joseph
Shores, Varna, St. Joseph and schools in
Zurich.
The Hensall Community Drop In will
be held July .15 at the Hensall United
Church.
In honour of the Canada
and U.S. holidays last
weekend, .the congrega-
tion sang the national
anthems of both countries.
Don and Evelyn McLean
thanked the congregation
and choir for their kind-
ness and many good vvish-
es as they leave Grand
Bend.
Get-togethers in
Foot care starts at 10 a.m: Contact ,.
Marg Cole at 262-2304 if yott• are Inter- '
ested in scheduling an appointment.: t,
Lunch will be served at 12. noon.,
Following lunch,• a speaker will venlight- ` a
en. the group:on, tl e- topic p! f Reil. There
wItL a games, cards, and blood - pres-
sure readings for those wk.() wish to
stay.
Cost is $4. per 'per&on. If required,
transportation -can be provided. To''
make reservations. contact Marg Cole. at
262-2304 or. Faye �.S � er 235-0258- .
by noon on `Monday, July 12. This event
is spansore4- by Town . an c Country
Support Seces and local volunteers.
Children ages 4-12, are invited to reg-
ister for the Hensall Playground
Program. The program begins July 19
and runs until August 20. Games, crafts,.
swimming and other exciting activities
are offered. Additional information anti
registration forms are available from
the Hensall Municipal Office.
Hensall residents are reminded the
Hensall Landfill site is open Wednesday
afternoons, 1-3 p.m. A current landfill
card is required for access: tipping fees
apply to most materials.
I.Y.O.P church service held
EXETER-- The large
gym at South Huron
District High School was
the setting for the 1999
International Year of
Older Persons
Interdenominational
Church service.
It was held on June 30.
This event was hosted by
,,e Seniors of Exeter and
was, well attended.
The community band
under the direction of Bob
Rob' 'ard played many of
the, old hymns that were
so familiar to the seniors.
Congregational hymns
sung were: 'How Great
Thou Art', `Amazing
Grace', `Blest Be the Tie
That Binds'.
Two beautiful selections
were rendered by the
Community Choir under
the direction of Bob
Robilliard. Ralph Topp
was the pianist.
Taking part in the ser-
vice were Lois McFalls,
Shirley Dawe, Peter
Visscher, Cindy Tuininga,
Teo Van Steeg and Olga
Davis. Also taking part
were the First Exeter
Scouts. Bob Heywood
preached a powerful and.
inspiring message from
Hebrews Chapter 11.
Mayor Ben
Hoogenboomgave a brief
account of the Seniors 'of
Exeter meeting that . was
held in the spring to
decide on their program -
for I.Y.O.P. It was unani-
mous that the events
being with a church ser-
vice.
A park bench with an
appropriate plaque has
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been placed at the Exeter
Post Office.
To all those persons
who were responsible for
the planning of the
Interdenominational
Church Service and for
those who participated to
make it such as success,
thank you. :4 '
The freewill offering
that was taken has been
donated to the Alzheimer
Society.
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SAINTSBUitY - Congratulations to all the young people
in the community who -have successfully completed their
school year and are enjoying the summer at home or
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with summer jobs. , • •
Courtney MacGillivray arrived _ home following a. visit
with grandmother Stevie MacGillivray at her farm near
Lions Head.
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Hazel Davis called --on 'ficlendt Wennestrom on
'Tuesday at the Exeter Villa, as he was cetebratiig his
• birthday. She also visited with cousins Whitney Coates,
Pat Skinner, and Mary Brown who is celebrating her
97th birthday on July 6.
Caleb and Corbin MacG' 'vray were overnight visitors
with friend Josh White on the weekend and Katie -
Scarlett MacGillivray enjoyed a holiday with her 'friend
Shannon Walzak.
St. Patrick's Church will be closed July 11. Services will
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