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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-02-25, Page 11Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 11 Staff donates to Sylvan Conservation Education Fund Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) staff the Sylvan Conservation Education Fund Feb. 19. From Nancy Becker, Sharon Pavkeje, Kelly Vader present a Foundation Chairman John Walsh. Absent are ABCA Simmons) contributed Casual Friday donations of $ I per pay to left to right Kate Monk, Kathy Hodgins, Judith Parker, cheque for $1,000 to Ausable Bayfield Conservation staff Erin Dolmage and Tracey Boitson. (photo/Mary Irish stew night in Hensall Mar. 10 By Liz Sangster HENSALLCORRESPONDENT HENSALL - Public speaking was held at Hensall Legion on Feb. 17, a challenge for judges Doug Walker, Tracy Whitson-Bahro and Eleanor Darke. A sincere thank you goes to the judges for a job well done. There was excellent support shown for the speakers. First place winners Jason Schnieder, Crystal Willert and Jacqueline Bengough advance to Zone level, to be held at Exeter Legion on March 6. Second place win- ners were Theresa Hartman and Lauren Haberer, and placing third were Stacy Bedard and Margaret Ainslie. Thank you also to all the students participat- ing for making it a suc- cess --you are all win- ners. Due to weather condi- tions, Hensall Legion cancelled their January meeting; however, they hosted a zone euchre on Jan. 24. It was a very successful day with excellent representation from the branches in the zone to make 45 teams. The winning teams advance to the district level, to be held in Kincardine. The February meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Four new members were initiated into the branch, firemen Dan Taylor and Dave Long as associate mem- bers and Greg Bahro and Branch Padre Tracy Whitson-Bahro as non- voting affiliates. On Wednesday after- noon legion members hosted a valentine party for the residents of Queensway Nursing Home. Donations were made to CNIB and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. At Hensall United Church Fred Darke's sermon was Look and Listen. Lauralee Schnieder was the organist with Ross Riley greeting the worship- pers. The ushers were Linda and Ken Firman with Maggie Jinks light- ing the candle. Fairest Lord Jesus was the chil- dren's hymn. There was a special story for the children. For tickets for the irish stew on March 10 please phone Mona Alderdice. The beef supper will be held on April 21. Teens who love the outdoors may be inter- ested in a job at Camp Menesetung. Call (905) 627-5103 for staff director Dave Hill by Feb. 27. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. The offering was received by Al Hoggarth and Harry Smith. The annual meeting will be held after church on Sun., Feb. 29. The homemade soup, sandwich and dessert lunch will be held on March 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per per- son, no ticket required. Tarts will be available for sale. The World's Day of Prayer will be held on March 5 at 2 p.m. at Carmel Presbyterian Church. Rev. Gwen Brown will be the guest speaker. The annual meeting of the Hensall and Community Horticultural Society was held on Feb. 17 at Hensall United Church. President Luanne Phair welcomed everyone, including some new members and two youth members. The minutes from the annual meet- ing of 2002 were read and the financial state- ment given. The guest speaker Shari Robinson of the Rug Line showed sever- al of her hand -hooked rugs made from recon- ditioned fabric. Robinson has a shop in her home where she sells supplies and gives lessons in this attractive craft. Robinson was introduced by Ann Maxwell and thanked by Liz Sangster. Sandra Turner spoke on the trip she has arranged to Canada Blooms. Call Turner if you are interested in this trip. She also talked about Varna's celebration this sum - 'The Quilt Project' alive in Zurich GRAND BEND - The February Grand Bend Women's Institute Canadian Industry meeting was held on Feb. 19. Members toured Iceculture in Hensall, had lunch at the Kozy Korner restau- rant and visited Metzger Meats. The members were encouraged to quickly get their material handed in for the Manitoba Scrapbook. The quilt for the Breast Cancer Show is completed and delivered to Stratford. Several new projects, Quilts, Quills, and Bears are listed in the new Home and Country magazine. The next meeting will be March 18 and the WI will visit the new Grand Bend Library. mer. Watch for the interesting program planned for this special time in August. A new way of gardening was described in detail by Robinson. Lunch was served and a time to view Robinson's rugs was enjoyed. The next meeting will be on March 17 at 7 p.m. at Hensall United Church. The speaker will be Carol Steckle speaking on, What's New In The Plant World. In honour of the day, everyone is asked to wear green. The Hensall Fair will be holding a photo con- test sponsored by Dan Holm Photography. The photo categories are `Snow,' `Fun With Food,' `Young and Old,' `Holidays,' and Best Friends.' The deadline for entries is 11 a.m. on Fri., June 18 at the Hensall Community Centre. Photos may be colour or black and white, maximum print size 8" by 11", no com- posite photos, retouched prints, transparencies or slides allowed. No previously -entered pho- tos allowed. An exhibitor form must be filed and entry tag attached to each entry. Please identify photo location and subject. Prizes of $3, $2.50, and $2 will be awarded. iliott's & Auction Inc. A New Shipment IiiiiEvery Week Fri. 10-6 Sat. 9-4 Sun. 12-4 82.9364 Bayfield Rd., Clinton Five cottages forced open BLUEWATER — On Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. OPP were called about a cottage break-in on Blue Jay Way in Bluewater just north of St. Joseph's. According to police someone had forced open the door to the cot- tage within the last month. The cottage was ran- sacked and a quantity of alcohol was stolen. Officers checked other cottages in the area and found four others had been entered after doors to the buildings were forced open. Nothing appears to be stolen from these cottages, but one cottage had over $500 damage when the culprit used a blunt object to damage an appliance inside the kitchen and some birdhouses were destroyed. Tracks left near the scene indicate the culprits arrived by snowmobile. 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