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Engagement - Hubert and
Joan Dietrich of Lucan an-
nounce the engagement of
their youngest daughter Jane
Sheila to Stephen Dawson
son of Ronald and Gisele
Shields of Pembroke. Ste-
phen is the grandson of Alma
Gervais of Pembroke, and
Jane is the granddaughter of
Mary Regier, Dashwood. The
wedding will take place on
March 24, 1995 at Immacu-
late Conception Church in Pe-
terborough.
Exeter UC
Evening Unit
holds meeting
EXETER - The evening unit of
Exeter United Church met March
6 in the ladies parlour. The meet-
ing began with special guest,
Heather Smith of Centralia who
presented a very moving mono-
logue, "Woman at the Well".
Unit leader, Norma Cockwill
presided over the business. The
Spring Event will be held April 3
in Northside United Church, Sea -
forth. The next meeting was post-
poned until April 10.
Laurie Shapton reported plans
were well underway for the Smor-
gasbord May 4 and Norma asked
for volunteers for the UCW anni-
versary April 23.
Carol Willard, Marion Kerslake
and Fran Mickle led in devotions
which were based on the theme of
"Friendship". Josie Ryckman en-
tertained with several Irish selec-
tions on the piano and the meeting
closed with a delightful green des-
sert served by Jean Mills' group.
Canadian made
articles are
recognized
DASHWOOD - Dashwood
Women's Institute met Tuesday
evening with president Kartharine
Becker giving two poems "an Irish
Blessing" and "How Lucky We
Are" followed by a "Green" con-
test. Members repeated "Opening
Ode" and Mary Stewart Collect."
Roll call was answered by naming
an article in the home that's Cana-
dian made.
This months theme "Using Ca-
nadian Industries when building or
renovating a home", convened by
Ruth Stire and Frieda Keller.
Members were taken on a tour
through a century old house just
newly renovated.
Members are reminded next
meeting is the discovery of your
secret pal with an exchange of
gifts.
FAMTI.Y
•
Optimists "Kid Check"
• • By Lynda Steinacker
1rCREDITON - In all, 51 children were regis-
tered and fingerprinted at the Crediton Opti-
mists "Kid Check" held Saturday at the Ste-
phen Central School.
"All about me" identification kits were pro-
duced at the event and sent home with parents or guardi-
ans for safe keeping. Police use the kits to identify chil-
dren who have been abducted or have gone missing.
The process was simple and took as little as 10 minutes.
As children arrived, they filled in identification forms.
Children to two years had foot prints recorded on the
forms, while older children had complete fingerprint sets
taken. Polaroid photos were taken for those without clear
35 mm prints or school photos.
Pictures are used to create "Missing Child" posters.
Clear records of the person's fingerprints and unique fea-
tures allow officials to verify reported sightings of missing
children across Canada and the United States by checking
against fingerprints found on site.
Parents who have registered their children should re-
member to update their fingerprints periodically. "It is im-
portant for younger children to age six, to have their fin-
gerprints and pictures redone frequently since they change
greatly during those years", said Huron County Child Find
co-chair Pam Bell.
Optimist Rosemary Neeb said, "The Crediton Optimists
thought it was important to sponsor a Kid Check for the
Crediton community."
Saturday's event was just one of 13 Kid Checks held in
towns across Huron county since the program's initiation
in 1991.
"The organization hopes to have one Kid Check in each
town across the county" Ms. Bell said. "Sponsors and vol-
unteers are still needed. The closer we can host a Kid
Check toparents' homes, the more likely they will turn
out".
Kid Check is a program of the Huron County Chapter of
1 -
a success
Child Find (Ontario) based in Goderich. The registered
non-profit organization is committed to helping locate and
recover missing children. It operates on a volunteer base
and receives funding through fundraising at events, and
donations from concerned busineses.
Educational services are provided by Huron's Child Find
office with speakers and display booths. Volunteers are
gearing up now for National Missing Children's Day, May
25, 1995.
The day will be recognized by green ribbons signifying
hope. For more information on Huron County Child Find,
contact Pam Bell, Huron's co-chair at 237-3572 or 527-
1800.
In addition to the Crediton Optimists sponsorship and
volunteer labour, The Exeter detachment of the OPP were
present to supervise the event, and also train volunteers.
Others helping with Saturday's program included Jem
Variety of Crediton, and Exeter One Hour Photo and
Framing, Seip's valu mart and McDonald's, all of Exeter.
Crediton Optimists hosted a "Kid Check" on Saturday at
Stephen Central School. Shown at left, Lori VanValken-
goed and Pam Bell take the footprint of six-month old Dil- •
Ion Heywood while mother Deana looks on. Above, Rose-
mary Neeb cleans the hands of Jessica McCabe after
she had her fingerprints done.
New store opens in Granton
Granton Food Video
opened March 4.
By Muriel Lewis
GRANTON - Ted and Helen
Toonders held the grand opening of
their new store Granton Food Vid-
eo, situated on the Main Street,
March 4. Coffee and donuts, draws
every hour and free candy for the
children made for a pleasant atmos-
phere.
Pancake supper
Some Granton people enjoyed
the pancake supper at Lucan United
Church on Shrove Tuesday, while
others attended the supper at St.
Pauls Anglican Church in Kirkton.
Dance
The Country and Western dance,
sponsored by the Granton and Dis-
trict Lions Club, was well attended
at the Kirkton Community Centre
Saturday night.
Anglican church news
The Anglican parish bible study
group met at Margaret Oakley's
home March 1.
An Ash Wednesday evening ser-
vice was held at the St. Paul's An-
glican Church in Kirkton for the
parish.
At St. Thomas' Anglican Church
Sunday, Robert Parkinson led the
service of morning prayer in the
absence of Rev. Stephen Emery.
His message was about Jesus being
tempted in the wilderness and relat-
ing it to living today in a world of
temptations of every kind. It is by
faith in God's saving grace that
each is set free. He also led the ser-
vice at St. Paul's in Kirkton.
There will be no service at Gran-
ton this Sunday, March 12, but par-
ish services will be held at 9:45
THE MANAGEMENT & STAFF OF
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wish to send their thanks & appreciation to:
• O't3RIEN DESIGN & SIGNS for their creative flair in designing
our logo. sign and menus.
• MILLS CONSTRUCTION for their knowledge and ability in
completing our renovations and dealing with the headaches
of all this Victorian charm". (plus coming to our rescue on
numerous occasions)
• DAVE PA55MORE PLUMBING & HEATING (& Son) for their
extreme patience working with the "Victorian" plumbing
• WHITTING BROCK WINDOW FASHIONS for their esthetic sense
in creating the finishing touches to our windows And service
area.
As well as our GENEROUS FAMILY & FRIENDS
without whom we could not have done iti
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Saintsbury.
United Church
At the Granton United Church on
Sunday, Marilyn Humphrey took
charge of the service in the absence
of Pastor Normalie Voakes who is
still ill.
Bob Heywood was the guest
speaker on the subject of 'Soul's
Conversion' and during the chil-
dren's time he sang a medley of
songs self -accompanied on the ac-
cordion. George Hales read the
scripture lessons and the choir sang
'Reach out to Jesus'.
Get well wishes from the com-
munity go to Pastor Normalie
Voakes.
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer service
for Granton and area churches was
held at the Community Bible
Church March 3. The theme was
'the Earth is a house for all people'
and the service was prepared by the
women of Ghana.
A skit by Pat Harlton with slides
shown by Ruth Loveday (from
when she and her husband lived
there) helped to explain the culture
of Ghana. World Day of Prayer
collections go to help ministries
and social agencies around the
world.
Personals
Emerson and Mary Wallis recent-
ly returned from two months vaca-
tion at Margate, South Florida,
which is near Deerfield Beach
where their son Kevin and family
reside for the winter.
Congratulations to Ross and Ca-
thie Westman on the birth of their
first grandson Maxwell David
Douglas Westman, a son for David
and Ann March 3.
BLUE JAY
JACKET WINNER
Tom Selp Presents a custom made,
leather Blue Jay jacket, valued at
$1,200 to Shirley Kerslake of
EIImvllle. Shirley was the winner of a
lucky drhw courtesy of Selp's valu-
mart and Kraft Foods.
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valu-mart
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