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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-03-13, Page 20Page 20 Times -Advocate, March 13, 1996 The Exeter Lions Club donated $2,000 to the Exeter Optimist Club to help them kickoff the Annual Optimist Walkathon for Childrens Hospital in London. This is the first time the Opti- mists will coordinate the event which was previously known as the Stephanie -Lynn Skinner Memorial Walkathon. The fundraising event is scheduled for April 28. Site plan .agreement adopted for cafe/tea room This is the first year Grand Bend will establish a test market for up to four side- walk cafes on Main Street Heather Mir T -A staff GRAND BEND - Council passed a bylaw to adopt an amended site plan agreement for develop- ment of a cafe and tea room at 18 Ontario St. Property owner Martin Shakespeare attended last Monday night's council meeting to ask for a three- year deferral before surfacing the parking area with asphalt. You have the right to close us down if we don't do it," said Shakespeare adding, "I think you have to put more tr'ust in local residents. We are here to stay and we need a little help." His plans include a sidewalk cafe tea room and rear deck. A common design for the I4aiir I.reet tsillewalk patios was also adopted at last week's maenng. Councillor Shirley Andraza expressed concern about the sidewalk cafe encroaching on village ded- iratcd property, setting a precedent. 'The first application we have had come in wants a minor variance. It's all going to come back and haunt us, she said. Councillor Bob Mann moved to adopt the amend- ed site plan provided it include the specification one parking space on the south boundary be re- moved for better access. The agreement will also stipulate a crushed 3/4 stone surface be permitted for a period up to three years at which time the parking lot must be asphalted. A deposit of $1,000 will be applied to the cost of surfacing. As well, the sidewalk cafe is to be defined by posts and be no closer than 12 feet to the curbline. Approval of the site plan will allow Shakespeare to proceed with application for a liquor licence for up to 60 people. Amalgamation Although Grand Bend representatives did not at- tend a recent discussion between Exeter, Usborne and Stephen Township held in -camera, council agreed it should communicate openly with the Town of Bosanquet and Hay Township. "This council is not party to a quest for annexa- tion of any kind," said Councillor Bob Mann. Southcott/Heaman sewers Southcott resident John McCrae addressed coun- cil during discussion period about the proposed sewer project estimated by a detailed engineering study to cost $7,857 per household. "Sixty five pef cept said no to It last time. How many times do we have to say nor asked McCrae. Although council distributed an information letter to all property owners in the two areas and re- quested a response is requested, under a "dra- conian" municipal act the village does not require approval to proceed. The notification included a 10 -year payback option and indicated there will be no municipal contribution. Womens Ministries meet EXETER - The Women's ministries, from the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, was held at the home of Ella Tinney, February 29 at 2 p.m. Jean Triebner presided over the meeting and led in the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". Ada Triebner opened in prayer. The roll call was taken by Shirley Prouty and answered by a Bible verse on love. There were eleven present. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Shirley Prouty. The treasurers report was given by Helen Kendrick. The new missionaries for this year arc, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chal- oner from Brazil. We are sending money for the two childrens birth- days. Donations to the Argentina Orphanage, Thailand Blind School, Brazil Orphanage and Palliative Care are being sent. The speaker for the afternoon was Diana Brock speaking on Pallia- tive Care. Requests for prayers was held, before all the women prayed. Lunch was then served, and provided by Ella Tinney and Shirley Prouty, Ada Triebner helped serve. Dining for Seniors program had busy February schedule EXETER - 0 Canada and a spe- cial grace, led by Grant Mills and Ron Packham, start each 'Dining for Seniors' dinner. Keyboard players• for February have been Jean Hodgen, Josie Ryckman and Wilma Davis. Draw prizes were won by Don Jolly, Muriel Miller, Doris Ed- wards, Jenny Harris, Grant Mills, Mary Neil, Len McNaughton, An- nie Packham, Irene Swartz, ina Johns, Mary Van Roessell, Helen Broderick and An De Ryjk. Birthdays were celebrated by Jen- ny Harris, Marion Frayne, Gloria Chalmers and Agnes Aunger. February 6 a sing song was led by Grant Mills and Ron Packham. On February 13 a Valentine pro- gram was held with table and wall decorations. Alma Langford gave a Valentine message on love. Her message stressed the love between a child and parent, married people, etc. She read a quote "You can give without loving but you can't Love without giving." She had eyery- one's attention. February 20, guests for dinner were members of the Christian Re- formed Church, who sang beautiful hymns. On February 27, Craig and Kevin Overholt from Precious Blood School presented their speeches. Craig spoke on angels and Kevin spoke on youth gangs. They were both excellent speakers. Sympathy cards were sent to Isa- belle Kerslake, Allan Buswell and An De Ryjk. A get well card went to Marie Bugyra. Posters have been made, advertising the dining pro- gram for display in stores and offic- es. Church welcomes new members GRAND BEND - On the third Sunday of Lent, Rev. Putman's ser- mon topic at Grand Bend United Church was "All I Ever Do", with scriptures form Romans 5:1-1 1 and John 4:5-42 read by Bob Southcott. During the children's time, Rev. Putman taught the children a little song. The choral anthem was "This is my Song" , and children's hymn was "Come Children, Join to Sing." New members welcomed to the Grand Bend United Church congre- gation by transfer and affirmation of faith were Ron and Darlene Campbell, John and Ruth_ Hen- drick, Brian and Patricia Knights, Dorothea Knights, John Scott, Joyce Thompson and Roger and Dorothy Truemner. Grand Bend Golden Agers held their bi-weekly euchre on February 28 with nine tables in play. Win- ners were: Ladies high, Doreen Finkbeiner; Ladies low, Jean Dann; Ladies most lone hands, Aileen Ravelle; Men's high, won by Marg Love playing a man's card; Men's low, Henry VanderBurgt; Men's most lone hands, a tie between Mike McDonald and Dave Wilson. The next euchre date is March 13, at the Legion. Open House was held at Grand Bend United Church, Saturday, when about 160 friends and rela- tives honored Olive Webb on her 90th birthday. Youth charged after leaving accident scene EXETER - Police charged a youth with failing to remain at the scene of an accident. Last Wednesday a 17 -year-old male, driving into a 10Pal parking 1b xtf attic'itbd 16ftdie scene. Wittlesses )fitly poliioe lo- - date and identify the driver. On Friday, a South Huron Hospi- tal staff member was informed a teenaged male was in the employ- ee's car. According to OPP, the owner ran outside to confront the youth who fled from the car. The owner caught the youth and turned him over to police. Third Sunday of Lent celebrated at St. Patrick's church Liz Jay provided paints and paper for the children as they worked on sketches... Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY - The Holy Eu- charist was held at St. Patrick's on March 10, third Sunday of Lent with Rev. Stanley Jay officient for the 10:30 a.m. service. Processional hymn was "Savior when in dust to thee". Rev. Jay for the children fo- cus talked about Lent and the springing up of life again and the signs of spring which is coming. Liz Jay provided paints and paper for the children as they worked on sketches of some of the gifts we have from God, which will be pre- sented at the offertory on Palm Sunday when Rev. and Mrs. Jay will again be at St. Patrick's. The childrens hymn was "Jesus Loves Me". Rev. Jay and Bob MacGilliv- ray read the Old and New Testa- ment readings. The offertory hymn was "I Hunger and I Thirst." Rev. Jay gave a most interesting message comparing the journey of Abraham and Sarah with our own forefathers leaving their homelands and moving on, and how St. Pat- rick's was at the crossroads of Church life and instead of giving up, we have moved on. Prayers of the people were led by Rev. Jay remembering especially Ross McFalts who is a patient in St. Josephs Health Care Centre for continued good health. Following the Celebration of the Eucharist the service closed with the Lenten hymn "Sinful Sighing". Courtney MacGillivray was server of the ser- vice. Following the service Rev. Jay talked with the children on Theme 5 "We Share the Bread of Life", in the Communion Program, "Life in the Eucharist". Children, parents and leaders will meet this week again - the objec- tive to understand sharing as both giving and receiving. Sunday March 17 Lent 4, St. Pat- rick's will celebrate their Morning Prayer Service at 10:30 a.m. Scrip- ture readings will be 1 Samuel 16: 1-13, Ephesians 5:81-14, Psalm 23, the Holy Gospel John 9: 1-41. Please remember our St. Pat- rick's Dessert Euchre and Bake Sale Tuesday March 19 at 1 p.m. Delicious desserts, good prizes and lots of wonderful home baking and a great afternoon of fellowship. Everyone welcome. Personals The Davis's were pleasantly sur- prised on Saturday when daughter Heather and granddaughters Court- ney and Katie -Scarlett came for a visit. Bob, Caleb and Corbin were visiting in Toronto with Aunt Anne Stevenson for the day. Margaret Carroll entertained family members at a birthday cele- bration dinner on Sunday honoring Ron. Best wishes from all his friends here at St. Patrick's. Marylou Rumleski was Sunday visitor with grandmother Mary Da- vis. Sarah Ridley explores the ice at the Stephen Township Are- na with her classmates from Stephen Central Public School on Friday afternoon. Euchre g es heli ; me.: t;.. n��f 1 Shipka Community Centre The next euchre party will be held March 20. SHIPKA - At the March 6 euchre held at Shipka Community Centre there were six tables in play. Win- ners were: Ladies high, Mary Mos- er; Ladies low, Lou Hamilton; La- dies most lone hands, Mary McCann; Men's high, Jason Fink- beiner; Mens low, Ann Martine playing a man's card; Men's lone hands, Earl Dietrich. Next euchre will be March 20. World Day of Prayer Women from this area and Dash- wood attended the World Day of Prayer service at Church of God in Grand Bend on March 1. Personals Rev. Morris Vincent, of Morden, Manitoba was to Ontario in January to visit his mother, Katie Vincent, of Grand Bend, who was hospital- ized at that time, and also visited his brother Hubert and wife Norma in Exeter. Sympathy is expressed to Doris Bestard, her sons and grandchil- dren in the death of her husband Erwin in February. Fermon and Leota Snyder visited recently with friends in St. Jacobs. "Happy Birthday" wishes this month go to Harold Finkbeiner and Dorothy Fenner. Also birthday greetings to a former area resident here, Olive Webb of Grand Bend, who was 90 on March 8. Hugh and Annie Morenz, Donna Corbett and Marjorie Adams of Ex- eter, Blanche Chapman, London, Al Corbett, Mitchell were noon luncheon guests Saturday, March 9, with Hazel Corbett at Hensall on the occasion of her 83rd birthday. 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