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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-10-26, Page 31• de LO MMIJW[TY Times -Advocate, October 26, 1994 Page 31 Annual sale Brlanne Webber, of Exeter holds up some of the crafts that were available on Sunday at the second annual craft and bake sale at ARC Industries in Dashwood. Over 30 craft ven- dors were set up for the event. CWL meets in They rolled pennies for the Esk- Omi Missions in the North. By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Immaculate Heart of Mary council of the Catholic Women's League met on Octo- ber 11 at the Parish Hall, after attending Mass. The evening began with the task of rolling pennies collect- ed for the annual October donation to the Esk-Omi Missions in the North. The meeting -opened with a prayer and spiritual reading. President Lia Vandenberk convened the business. Nancy Stokkermans reported on her progress as or- ganizer of..the.Jnt'anal Year -.ache Family" pro- ject, a family oriented "Carnival Night" open to all pa- rishioners. The event will be held at the Alhambra Hall, November 4, Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. The ear- ly part of the evening is geared to families with young children - a clown, face painting, a magician, and a "lizard lady" who has a collection of snakes, lizards and other interesting creepy-crawlies. There will be games and prizes, refreshments and for the older kids, a DJ with music for dancing. Seniors can play card games. There'll he something for everyone and fun for all, free to all parishioners to celebrate families. Vandenberk announced that the special guest speaker for the Christmas party in December will be Anne Hutchinson of Radio AM 980 fame. Josie Britton is in charge of the W.R.A.P. Campaign this year - White Ribbons Against Pornography. She has sent informa- tion about thc petition and the White Ribbon Cam- paign to local churches, plus eight white ribbons to members of the Grand Bend Council. Five hundred white ribbons have been made up to hand out to parish- ioners at all the weekend Masses for thc week of Octo- ber 23 to 30. Everyone is to wear their ribbon during the week, and it is hoped that the Grand Bend Council will also be sporting white ribbons as a sign of support. Signatures will be gathered on the petition on Octo- ber 15, 16 and 22, 23, to be sent in for final submission to the government October 30. The petition requests Gra n d Bend that the government change provincial legislation to al- low municipalities to legally enact by-laws regulating or banning adult entertainment stores within their juris- diction. Members were encouraged to attend the Thanksgiv- ing Ecumenical on October 12 at the St. John's By -the - Lake Anglican Church. President Lia Vandenberk reported on the Huron - Perth Regional meeting held in Seaforth for all presi- dents. She was asked if the Grand Bend Council could host the fall Regional meeting for 1995 i ur Parish Hall. The members voted in favour, and agree pro- vide accommodation and lunch for that day. anden- berk.,ww11 attend the auriva,.Regional meeting ber 12 and asked other members to try and join her. The CWL diocesan level is encouraging locals to collect old pill bottles, eye glasses, stamps and old jew- elry for the Missions. It was suggested that extra boxes be set out for parish donations during the White Gift Sunday collection for needy families for the Christmas baskets. The CWL regional Fun Night will be February 8 in Listowel, and each council is asked to bring a door prize or entertainment. The next presidents Regional Meeting is January 21 in Seaforth, and the Regional fee is now $40 per council. The annual CWL Diocesan Convention will be April 26, 27 in Sarnia and each council is asked to do a special project. The CWL councils in Stratford arc celebrating the International Year of the Family with a special guest speaker, Bill Gardner, author of "War Against the Family". The event takes place on November 6, at 8 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic School in Stratfor: For tickets, call 357-1769. Anne Baltessen will be distributing the Parish Direc- tories (photo album) on the October 22, 23 weekend at all Masses. Father Beck reported that a new floor will be installed in the church and the rug put back over it at the front. Members are reminded about catering the lunch at the Alhambra Cash Draw Dance on November 18. The next CWL meeting will be November 8, Tues- day, with Bingo games afterwards, and prizes offered. Craft Sale The Queensway Nursing'Home in - n • all held its annual Craft Sale on Thursday afternoon. bove is voluneer Mary Roobal displaying some of the Items that werdfor sale. Rebakahs to lay wreath at cenotaph EXETER - N.G. Sis. Barbara Tiedeman will represent Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge in laying a wreath at the Cenotaph Sunday. November 6 and will join with the parade to Exeter United Church for the Remembrance service. She will also be a guest to the banquet No- vember 1 I at the Legion hall. The group received an invitation from Paisley Rebekah Lodge, Ilder- ton to attend their Poor Boy Lunch- eon, November 16. The group were reminded of the invitation to the 125th anniversary of Victoria Lodge #1, London for a roast beef dinner December 3. The first euchre party for the win- ter will be November 9 in the 1.O.O.F. Hall. Profit from the Exet- er Fall Fair booth was over $900. Sis. Kay Green accompanied the Installing Team to Teeswater Tues- day night. She was a Charier mem- ber of that lodge and was thrilled to renew old acquaintances. Pride of Huron will have their an- nual Memorial Service at the next meeting November 2. Speaker describes war memorial ' Robert Parkinson was a tour guide at the site during April and May. By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - The fall Perth ACW Deanery meeting was hosted at St. Thomas Anglican Church Oc- tober 19, commencing with a des- sert tea. The group then moved upstairs for an evening prayer service, led by Rev. Stephen Emery. This was followed by the guest speaker, Robert Parkinson of Gran- ton, who gave a presentation with slides of the time he spent during April and May as a tour guide at the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge in France. Parkinson gave a very vivid de- scription of the site itself, including the structure of the trenches. In closing, he noted that the people on the memorial represented the nu- merous countries that joined togeth- er for a common cause which brought about 'Peace' at least for a time. Parkinson was thanked by St. Thomas ACW president Cathie Westman. The Perth Deanery ACW repre- sentative Mary Blackler of Kirkton, gave a brief update of the work be- ing carried on in the deanery. Church services At St. Thomas Anglican Church October 23, Rev. Stephen Emery's message was about the blind man who was healed by Jesus because of his faith and a need to see. In to- day's world there is still a need for prayer and faith, trusting that God knows best. Service time next Sunday is 8:30 a.m. because of the fifth Sunday. At Granton United Church Sun- day, Pastor, Normalie Voakes talked about 'Instant Humility' in her sermon. Allison Finan lit the Christ Candle and the anthem by the choir was 'Let the whole world know'. Bazaar The noon luncheon at Granton United Church and the bazaar which followed at the Masonic Hall on Saturday were both enjoya- ble and well attended -on a beautiful autumn day. WI Margaret Oakley was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute October 18 when the program topic was Family and Consumer Affairs and the roll call was answered by 'What energy equipment you have in your home or car'. Muriel Lewis chaired the meet- ing and opened with two short readings 'I believe in the sun' and 'Imagine the impossible'. Program convener Elsie Dann read article' on 'Coffee causes a stir throughout the ages' and 'Rural child care woes should be ad- dressed'. Margaret Oakley read poems entitled 'That old two seat- ed hack' and 'The slice of life'. Other readings by Elsie were 'Seniors give fool -proofing tips',, 'A farmers divorce', 'Sweet on Au- tumn', 'Ode to Autumn' and 'Stall- ing for fall'. She concludd by com- menting on the Farm Hikers Tour and the places visited. Business discussion included a few details regarding the area con- vention at Mount Brydges, articles forthe Children's Hospital, and fa- vours for a care centre at the No- vember and December meetings for those who wish to participate. CONSIDERING BANKRUPTCY? Call For Alternatives Non -Profit Credit Counselling now available in Huron County 2T3-1020 Family Counselling Ontario's West Coast Huron 'tourism Association /Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 3, 1994 13cnmillcr Inn, (River Mill) Frrr.wme Weh'nme ria rurthcr Information 0:11: 524-2I88 Personals On Sunday, October 23, Lillus Clatworthy attended the baptism of her great-grandson Jaydin Norcross in Oakville United Church. The son of Robin and Rick Norcross, Jaydin is also the grandson of Julie (Clatworthy) Pollock, formerly of Granton. Several friends entertained Rose Cunningham at a birthday dinner at Samuel's in London October 20. Nora Wissel and Muriel Lewis enjoyed a bus trip to Toronto Octo- ber 19 for the musical matinee For- ever Plaid at the New Yorker thea- tre, preceded by dinner at the Town and Country Restaurant. E2 Ps*. €.4144.‘e..ate" HUGHES, Thorne* G. AUTHORIZED BY CFO FOR THE TOM HUGHES CAMPAIGN Jiving 263-3031 RR "1 Varna BEST RATES Cashable G.I.C. 7.®% 2 Year G.I.C. 7.50% 4 Year G.I.C. 8.®% 1 Year G.I.C. 3 Year G.I.C. 5 Year G.I.C. 7.®% 8 35% •No Charges •No Obligations for Inquiries .NOTICE OF ELECTORS OF TOWNSHIP OF McGILLIVRAY QUALIFIED TO VOTE AT A MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that in accordance with The Municipal Act and pursuant to By-law #28 of 1994 passed on August 8, 1994, a poll is to be held upon the following question: "Shall the municipality continue to prohibit the sale of spirits in licensed premises?" The day fixed for taking a poll shall be Monday, November 14. Advance polls will be held on Saturday, November 5, 1994 and Wednesday, November 9, 1994. I; Shirley Scott, Clerk of the Township of McGillivray certify that the question set out herein is a correct statement as authorized by By-law #28 of 1994. EXPLANATION OF LIQUOR VOTE QUESTION If at least 60% of the voters vote "yes" to this question, the Township will be limited to serving only beer and wine at licensed social events. However, that should 60% of the voters vote "no" to the question the status of the Township would become "wet" and liquor, beer , and wine could be served at licensed social events. The Council of the Township of McGillivray supports a "no" vote, in order to legally sell liquor at licensed social events in the Township. Shirley Scott Returning Officer, Township of McGillivray NOTICE OF POLL TOWNSHIP OF HIBBERT A poll will be held in the Township of Hibbert, including the Police Village of Dublin, to elect to the office 3 Council members and two members for the Perth County Public School Board. Polling Day will be Monday, November 14, 1994 Polls will be open at 10:00 a.m. in the morning and will close at 8:00 p.m at the following locations: Poll No. 1 - Conc. 1-3, Lots 1-30 and the Police Village of Dublin - Dublin Community Centre - Dublin Poll No. 2 - Con. 4-9, Lots 1-30, and the Hamlet of Staffa - Township Hall, Staffa. Poll No. 3 - Conc. 10, 11, 12, Lots 1-30, Conc. 13, Lots 5-30; Conc. 14, Lots 8-30; N.T.R., Lots 22-27 and the Hamlet of Cromarty - Township Hall, Staffs. ADVANCE POLLS: Two advance polls will be held for the purpose of receiving votes of electors who expect to be unable to vote on the regular polling day. These Advance Polls will be held: Saturday, November 5th, 1994 - Township Hall, Staffs Wednesday, November 9th, 1994 - Township Hall, Staffa Advance polls will be open at 10:00 a.m. In the morning and close at 8:00 p.m. In the evening VOTING BY PROXY Electors eligible to vote by proxy must take the application to the Clerk's Office for certification before 5:00 p.m in the afternoon on Monday, November 14, 1994; between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 1994 and during normal office hours on November 9, 1994. Pat Taylor Returning Officer i 1