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Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Crediton's Lisa Johnson received a plaque and certifi-
cate from South Huron Mayor Rob Morley March I
recognizing her gold medal performance at the world
dance championships in Reisa, Germany. Morley told
Johnson she achieved a "great accomplishment" and
her name will go on a plaque at the South Huron Rec
Centre. He said since South Huron became an official
municipality four years ago, Johnson is the first to
receive such recognition from the municipality.
Johnson said she was deeply honoured and called her
success in Germany last November the experience of
a lifetime. (photo/Scott Nixon)
World Day of Prayer service in Kirkton
By Muriel Lewis
GRANTON CORRESPONDENT
GRANTON - The annual Oyster and Roast Beef
Supper sponsored by the Granton Masonic Hall
Board was well attended at the Kirkton Woodham
Community Centre on Sat., March 6.
UCW
Granton -Wesley UCW Unit 2 met at the church on
Thursday evening, March 4. President
Marion Gatt led the discussion when some GRAN
upcoming events were planned including a
vendors' market to be held on Sat., March 27 (1-6
p.m.) at the church.
Unit 1 met at the home of Lay Pastor Val Hodgins
on Thurs., March 4 for lunch at noon served by the
hostess assisted by Cathie Westman and Becky
Kindree. The meeting followed, chaired by
Westman. New members were welcomed and new
business was discussed. Upcoming unit events were
announced and will be posted at the church. Next
meeting will be held at Carolyne Walden's home.
Val Hodgins gave a presentation with pictures of
her recent cruise trip to the Falkland Islands, off
Argentina. Madeline Hardie concluded the program
with a word game and everyone had a good time.
Unit 3 met on Tuesday evening, March 2 at Cheryl
Wright's home with 11 members in attendance. The
meeting was chaired by acting president Isabel
Mardlin who opened with a reading, 'How Great is
the Worth of a Friend.' The business was conducted
and reminders given of the World Day of Prayer, the
Lenten Lunches and the Lenten Bible Study series.
It was decided to have a fun raising event and an
evening of euchre for members and friends was
planned for March 19. The program component
consisted of each one sharing a poem, reading or
music with the theme of March: springtime, friend-
ship, St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage. Mardlin
closed the meeting with prayer and Val Hodgins
Public speakers entertain Zurich diners
ZURICH - Volunteers
are so important to the
dining program. Hats off
to to -day's group: Carl
Finkbiener who arrives
early to help Mary
Korcinia bring all her
items in and readies the
hall for exercises with the
help of Bob Kirk at 10
a.m.; Jean Gingerich and
Cecelia Farwell preparing
of food; Ken Gingerich
delivering take-out meals
and picking up those
needing transportation;
Doris Jantzi, Mary Lou
Denomme, and Aleida
Hendericks for serving
and clean up; and those at
the desk, Glena Olcen &
Gwen McKellar selling
50/50 tickets and receiving
payment for meals from
those attending; Glena
Olcen for placing flowers
on tables and providing
music for the singing of 0
Canada and the grace
before the meal.
Town & Country pro-
vides an exercise time 10-
11:00a.m. with Betty Kirk
as leader. This is a good
Crime of the week
GRAND BEND — On
Jan. 16 thieves entered a
residence on Dogwood
Drive in Grand Bend by
forcing open the west
basement door. They stole
an apartment size refrig-
erator with three cases of
beer, a video cassette
recorder, a 24 inch televi-
sion, 15 bottles of assorted
alcohol, a laptop computer
and several jackets. The
value of the property is
estimated to be worth
$3,000.
If you have any informa-
tion about this crime, call
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-
222-8477 (TIPS).
cardio workout, as well as
muscle toning and stretch-
ing to keep seniors in
shape.
Marg Hayter welcomed
all and made the 50/50
draw, won by Glena
Olcen. A delicious roast -
beef meal was enjoyed by
all.
The entertainment: top
three speakers from the
two schools in Zurich gave
their winning speeches.
From St. Boniface:
Alyssa Becker -How tech-
nology is wrecking our
lives; Jacqui Bengough-
Adoption; Rebekah
Glendenning -Red Cross
From Zurich Public
School: Lauren Haberer-
Fast Food; Margaret
Ainslie -Snow Days;
Michael Beierling-Three
little chicks and the big
bad fox.
The afternoon finished
with progressive euchre
with MaryLou Denomme
as high winner; Doris
Hamilton as second high;
Lottie Grenier and Gwen
McKellar tied for lone
hands.
Next week, Marjorie
Johns will speak on mis-
sionary work in Japan.
McKellar announced a
euchreama in Hensall for
April 1, proceeds for the
Tri -county games, starting
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