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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-03, Page 1212 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, March 3, 2004 Exeter Public School recently held its public speaking competition, awarding prizes in storytelling, junior and intermediate categories.Above, in the junior speeches category, are the winners from left: Charlotte Anderson (I st, Grade 5), Charlotte McEwan (2nd, Grade 5) and Katie Hartai (3rd, Grade 4). Below are the students in the storytelling category.Winners in the front row told original stories, while those in the back did story "re -telling." In front from left are Kelsey Rothbauer (3rd, Grade 2), Sara McEwan (2nd, Grade 3) and Emily Hartman (1st, Grade 3); in back from left are Trevor Skochinski (1st, Grade 3), Kassidy Warren (2nd, Grade 1) and Alyssa Keller (3rd, Grade 2). (photo/Scott Nixon) Above are the winners in the intermediate speech category. From left are Katie Anderson (I st, Grade 8),Tran Nguyen (2nd, Grade 8) and Timothy Thornton (3rd, Grade 7). Wear green to Hensall's horticultural meeting By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro's message was, Temptation. Joyce Pepper was the organist with Al Hoggarth and Harry Smith receiving the offering. The World Day of Prayer will be held at Carmel Presbyterian Church on March 5 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Gwen Brown as the guest speaker. On March 4 there will be a soup, sandwich and dessert lunch, no tickets needed. At Hensall United Church, Chuck Mallette was the organist with Kay Mock greeting everyone. The ushers were John and Veronica Thomson. Barb Westlake -Power was the reader and also lit the candle. The Irish stew lunch will be held on March 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The beef supper will be held on April 21. Flowers in the sanctuary were in memory of the late Melvin Wurm. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Melvin and to the Seaton fami- ly, the Volland family and the Triebner family on the passing of their loved ones. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society will meet on March 17 at Hensall United Church at 7:15 p.m. The speaker will be Carol Steckle of Huron Ridge Acres who will discuss what's new for 2004. St. Patrick's meet- ings are always special as members start warming up their green thumbs. Remember to wear something green to the meeting. Memberships for 2004 are available so get yours now. Benefits include greenhouse discounts, bonus pansies and of course access to fun educational meetings. The Hensall Fair will be holding a photo contest 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 composite photos, retouched prints, transparencies or slides allowed. No previously -entered photos 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. HENSALL NEWS Official board meeting in Centralia Mar. 24 By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA - After many stormy winter days, everyone enjoyed the wonderful sunshine and warmer temperatures of the past week. On Sun., Feb. 29, Rev. Ray Hagerman welcomed the members of the congregation at Centralia United Church. This marked the first Sunday in Lent which is a time for thought and meditation. Rev. Hagerman invited everyone to worship each Sunday of this Holy Season. Rev. Hagerman asked everyone to continue to pray for the many who are dealing with life's challenges, including Kristen, Todd and Tayler Lightfoot and their family. In prayer, remember Bob and Ellen Graham as well as Mary Webb and her family and those who grieve or have other difficulties. Larry Skinner led the beginning of worship. Everyone joined in the hymn, Jesus Bids Us Shine. Following that, Rev. Hagerman sat down with the children to discuss a pilot's experiences and God. Just like the man in the control tower you can't see, you know God is watching and guiding you. The children went with their Sunday school teachers to continue to learn about God. The choir sang an anthem based on Psalm 42, As Pants the Deer. Scripture lessons included Psalm 24 and Exodus 33:12-23. Rev. Hagerman continued discussion of the Beatitudes in his sermon, Blessed Are the Pure in Heart, for They Shall See God. Judy and Ray Mills read the Minute for Mission about the many outreach activities of a small church in New Brunswick which receives support from Mission & Service funds. Rev. Hagerman recalled his interaction with the devoted members of this church when he lived in the Maritimes. Iva Blair and Dorothy Rolling took up the offering while the choir sang the hymn, We Are You. Worship closed with the hymn, Jesus, Teacher, Brave and Bold. Everyone enjoyed playing with Rev. Hagerman and his wife's little grand- daughter who attended worship at both Centralia and Zion West. Upcoming activities to mark on your calendar include Crediton UCW World Day of Prayer on Thurs., March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The official board meeting will be held Wed., March 24 at 8:00 p.m., at Centralia United Church. Community Euchre Results Many people continue to enjoy meeting with friends for a few games of euchre on Monday afternoons during these snowy winter days. In the new year, games were held at the Malibu Restaurant at Centralia on Jan. 26 and also on Feb. 9 and 23. On Jan. 26, high score winners were Helen McDonald and Bob Latta, while Audrey McDonald and Kay Lankin were the lone hand winners. Greta Richards won the hidden score. Bob Latta was high score winner again on the Feb. 9, along with Gert Eagleson. Kay Blair was the hidden score winner. Bernice Squires and Kay Lankin won the lone hands. High score winners on Feb. 23 were Bernice Squires and Bob Latta, and Mary Latta and Harold Hodgins were the lone hand winners. The hidden score was won by Greta Richards. Community euchre games were also held in Crediton recently. On Jan. 5, Ruth Insley and Alex Jeffery won the high score, while Kathy Jeffery and Labelle Harness had the lowest scores. Lone hand winners were Doris Pfaff and Herb Piper. Hazel Glavin and Harold Hodgins were the high score winners on Feb. 2, and Rose Piper and Doris Pfaff won the lone hands. Low score win- ners for the day were Kathy Jeffery and Nola Lewis CENTRALIA NEWS