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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-02-21, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, February 21,1996 Optimists donate $11,5Q0 to local_ youth programs but biggest fundraisers are yet to come The Exeter Optimist Club is looking forward to upcoming spring fundraising events EXETER - The Optimist Club of Exeter donated $11,500 to 10 com- munity groups last week. However, the donation is only a small portion of the $80,000 the Optimists will have raised for community youth organizations by the end of their annual fundraising bud- get. The club's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life for the im- provement of individuals and so- ciety dedicated to expanding youth and community services. Every year the Optimist Club raises money for youth programs such minor sports, Big Brothers and Sisters Associations, special needs cases, youth scholarships and educational programs. The Optimists raise money through membership dues and in- come from fundraisers; all of it is returned to the community in the form of service projects. According to Optimist President, Mark Heimrich, two of their biggest fundraising events will take place this spring. The first is the Optimist Home and Garden Show from April 12-14. This year's show has expanded to ac- commodate a leisure component featuring 110 exhibitors. A free CPR clinic conducted by local instructors, Rob Verbeme, Greg Pfaff and Dave Frayne will run in conjunction with show. Heimrich said the Optimist spon- sored clinic is new to the show and he expects many people will take advantage of obtaining their CPR certificate. The second biggest fund- raising event is the Exeter • Optimist Annual Walk for Sick Childrens Hospital on April 28, previously known as the Stephanie -Lynn Skinner Walkathon Memorial. This is the first time the club will coordinate the event which has raised more than $108,000 over the last five years. Both events will depend on the efforts of club members and vol- unteers which Heimrich calls the "lifeblood" of the organization." Volunteers are vital. The club de- pends solely on volunteers. The more we have the more services we can do for the kids in our com- munity," said Heimrich. As an example, Heimrich said some of the club's new projects for children such as the Christmas Pa- rade party and the Halloween Haunted House were very success- ful and have now become annual events. The club currently has 27 mem- bers ranging in demographics, however they all have one thing in common. "They are people who like to give and who want to help the community," said Heimrich who describes being an optimist as a re- warding experience. "You get back what you give...it's very satisfying work." Optimists Yvon and Mickie Laurin present Don Richardson, left, from Exeter Minor Hockey with a cheque for $2,000 and a $500 cheque to 8i!! Farquhar, second from right, representing the Exeter Jr. `0" Hawks. Exeter Optimist 1996 events March 25 - Exeter Optimist Oratorical Con- test (club Level); March 30 - Area Optimist Or- atorical Contest Topic is "Now is the Time" for those under 161A1H 12, 13,14 - 12th A M " Moyne and Garden and Leisure Show featuring over 5,000 patrons, 110 exhibitors including free CPR clinic (Baic Heartsaver); April 28 - Exeter Optimist Annual Walk for Sick Childrens Hospi- tal. Previously known as the Stephanie -Lynn Skinner Walkathon. Rain Date May 5; May 25 - All Ages Bike Rodeo with safety inspection, skills test, free hot dogs and pop; Canada Day Weekend- Soap Box Derby.,Participants build their own cars, some provided. Ages eight and up. Opt n, st Laurie Kraftcheck, left, presents Bi!! Dinney from the Exeter Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures with a cheque for $1,000. Optimist president Mark Heimrich and past Optimist pmt Mark Heimrich and past president Gerald Memer present a $1000 president Gerald Memer present a $200 cheque to Heather Davies, representing cheque to Lois Godbolt representing Exeter South Huron District High School Athletic and Area Block Parents. Council. Vice President Optimist Bill Dinney, right, and president Mark Heimrich present Julie Ritchie from the Exeter and District Ringette Association with a cheque ter $4,000, The Optimists have have been the main spon- sors of ringette since its inception in 1983. Optknist Tim Nethercott, left, presents Ma- rie Nethercott from the Exeter (Baton) Ellites with a cheque for $200. . T Amatmesaimaillawelamo Public speaking competition planned at Hensall Legion Zurich, St. Boniface and Hensall students will participate. Lis Sangster • HBNSALL - At Hensall United Church recently 16 members of the afternoon ladies group met. Presi- dent Elva Forrest opened the meeting with the read- ing of a poem. The group sang "Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love". Isobel Rogerson accompanied on the piano. Mary Alexander gave a devotional - about self- discipline and prayer, ending with prayer and two poems. The offering was given and dedicated. Audrey Christie read the minutes of the last meeting and cor- respondence. Roll call was taken. Twenty-one visits were made, and the treasurer's and card report were given. Evelyn McBeath had the study. The subject was prayer. The reciting of the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting. Freda Boa and Audrey Christie were the hostesses for a Valentine social time. Seniors The Hensall Sunset Seniors met at the United Church on February 12. Helen McKay welcomed everyone and '0 Canada' was sung, followed by the Lord's Prayer. Twenty members answered the roll call. The group will entertain at the birthday party at Huronview, March 20. Marg Cole, Grace Eyre and Dorothy Brintnelt convened the euchre and served cake and ice cream. Winners of the cards: high, Emma Campbell, Hugh McKay; low: Irene Black- well, Audrey Christie; lone hands Dirk Kuik. United Church news At Hensall United Church, Rev. Annen's message was "With Your Head in the Clouds". The children sang "Glory be to God on High". The children's story was "Who are You?" Dorothy Corbett greeted the worshippers while John Thomson and Garry Alder - dice were the ushers. The Official board will meet February 21. All members are urged to attend. There are tickets available for the Food (rains Lunch February 22. Call Ian McAllister, 236-4034. Junior Choir practice is held after school Wednes= days. Senior choir practice Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Bible study will be held March 5 at 1:30. There will be a Presbytery. meeting February 27 at Parkview United Church in Stratford. The Sacrament of Communion will be observed February 25 at Carmel Presbyterian Church. World Day of Prayer will be held March 1 at Carmel Pres- byterian with Rev. Dan Roushourne as the guest speaker. Legion Hensall Legion members met last Wednesday eve- ning for their regular meeting. President Larry Uyl presented Comrade Wilma Caldwell with her Hono- rary Lapel Pin. A motion was made to sponsor Bob Reynolds in the Big Brother/Big Sister Bowl-a-thon. February 18 a Family Dinner was held. Tuesday evening, February 20, a public speaking competition will be held at the Legion. Students from Zurich Public, St. Boniface, and Hensall Public will represent their schools. Personals Many relatives and friends gathered to honor Hel- en Anderson on her 80th birthday, February 18. Hel- en and her late husband John farmed for many years in Stanley Township. She now resides at Northcrest, where the party, complete with a birthday cake and ice cream was enjoyed. Daughters Kathy, Debbie and son Keith, five grandchildren and two great- grandsons were on hand to welcome the guests. The celebration ended with the immediate family dining at Millington's in Brucefield. The sympathy of the community is extended to the Dowson family. Centralia UC receives thanks Centralia and Zion United Churches also celebrated communion on Sunday. Mary Peterson CENTRALIA - On Sunday, Feb- ruary 18, new Elders and officers of committees were installed at Centralia and Zion United church- ` es. At Centralia, those installed in - ''eluded;, Porothy, Rollings, ,Bob, Dougall, Ray Mills, Madeline Tas- ;: ko, Allan Powe, Larry Skinner, and Ellen Graham. Earl French, Andrea Hern and . Brenda Hern were in- stalled at Zion. At the worship at Centralia Don McCurdy read the scripture from Exodus 24:12-18 and II Peter 1:16- 21. Pastor Heather Smith gave the gospel reading from Matthew 17:1- 9. Her sermon examined the ques- tion "What is Real?" Pastor Smith then led the Sacrament of Com- ' munion. Pastor Smith read a card of thanks from the Exeter Food Bank for the donation of food which was recently delivered to them. The next day that donations will be col- lected will be Sunday, March 3. Everyone is welcome to attend the worship on Ash Wednesday, February 21, at Exeter Villa at 2:30 p.m. Anyone interested in purchasing a subscription to "The Observer" for $10 should contact Marg Cook. Everyone is invited to participate in Bible study Wednesday even - -I ings at the manse at 8:00 p.m or at noon hour on Fridays. Community news At the euchre party in Crediton recently, low hand winners were Clara Lewis and George Adams. High hand winners were 011ie Es- sery and Stew Leng, while Shirley Martene and Howard Dolan were lone hand winners. WEDDINGS �..�....�, ...�.� err a R 1 1911141111 7/6.71///e0 INIONOMIWIENINSal CANDY'S PHOTOGRAPHY C1'1NI)I(1; SCO rI' 519-225-2195 1' 1�. .\ .i. .1 HELP TOUR COMMUNITY! Optimist Darren Boyle presents a $1,100 cheque to Jane MacLean, left, representing the Exeter Figure Skating Club, and $500 to Brenda Geiser, far right, representing the Ex- eter Precision Skating Club. •f tint** vip `tt. Optimist President, Mark Helmtich is Brenda Morrissey, left, and Kim 8l'eke with a $1,000 cheque Por the Deter Brownies end First Exeter Guides. JOIN THE OPTIMIST CLUJ3 For " ° Fetation On Involved As An Optimist You May Call Any Of Our Members Below Darren Boyle Bill & Cathy Dinney Burke Gladding Mark Heimrich Pete Hrudka Gary Hugill Art Hunking Laurie & Susan Kraftcheck Cerbar d Kuhn Won and Mackie Laurin Bob Laye Ross Long Ron & Theresa MacEachern Terry Meikle. 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