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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-10, Page 2626 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, March 10, 2004 The results of several months of hard work were put on display March 4 at South Huron District High School with its annual fashion show. Students modeled both casual and more elegant attire from local and London retailers. (Above) Lindsay Muller and Mike Nedza strike a pose while (at right) Cindy Gregus and Matt Alexander show a casual look. (photos/PatBolen) Clinton Ministerial pulpit exchange Sun. Mar. 14 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Stan Lee Club met on March 2 in the Complex beginning with a potluck lunch at noon. There were 27 members present includ- ing seven guests. After the meal, Bill Linfield played the banjo accom- panied by his daughter Haley. Their talents were enjoyed very much. Elly Van Bergen entertained everyone with a very humourous monologue about the tragedies that happened after a little green snake got carried into a home in a flower pot. Bill Linfield on the banjo with Anna Keys on the piano played several songs and Joyce Dowson and Linda Linfield led the group in singing along with them. Elmer and Norene Hayter were congratulated on their upcoming 63rd anniver- sary on March 8. Flowers were brought in memory of Wilfred Chuter--one of the club's original members. There was a moment's silence in his memory. President Charles Reid urged everyone to send letters to our MPP Carol Mitchell opposing any change in the Ontario 1st & 2nd Mortgage MONEY AVAILABLE at 6.5% interest or less Personal Loans Totally Unsecured if you qualify, Monthly payments as low as Amt. App. Mthly Payt. $5,000 $27.68 $10,000 $54.16 $15,000 $81.25 UP TO $400,000. We Specialize in difficult mortgages. Local 364-0448 1 (800) 387-1932 Astral Funding Inc. Drug Benefit Plan. Bernice Reid gave a reading and Charles Reid had his usual bits of humour. A few games of euchre were enjoyed. The next meeting will be on Tues., April 6 begin- ning with a KFC lunch at 12:30 p.m. Goshen UCW held their World Day of Prayer pro- gram on Thurs., March 4. The program was prepared by the Women of Panama. Nora Keys opened the program with thoughts on the life of the Panama people. Kate Keys, Peggy Keys, Mona Stephenson, Deborah Rathwell and Anna Keys took different parts in the program. Pastor Elly Van Bergen gave the Message pertaining to the women of Panama and Bible thoughts. Short meetings were then held for both Goshen and Varna UCW. Women's day out is in Blyth on April 3. An invi- tation was extended from Kippen UCW to their thank -offering meeting on April 13. Guest speaker is to be Susan Pegg speaking on, `If A Cup Of Tea Could Talk.' Dowson's are hav- ing a skat- ing party at the Bayfield arena on March 20 from 7-9 p.m. The 42nd Annual Meeting of London Conference UCW is April 25 and 26 at Grace United Church in St. Thomas. Please register by April 1. There will be a clog- ging recital April 18 in the Blyth theatre. The tickets are going fast. The meeting closed and a lovely lunch was served by the Goshen women. Church was in Varna on Sunday with VARNA NEWS r Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Bio -prospecting is the search for new medicines in the rain forests of developing countries. Historically, many drugs have been discovered in nature. In the 21st Century, once a natural drug is discovered, chemists will try to duplicate it in the test tube for greater economy. Many years ago, it was common to combine more than one drug into one tablet or capsule. Some contained as many as three different drugs. However it fell out of favour because it didn't allow any flexibility of dose. From England comes a report that a new six - drug pill will be coming. It contains ASA, a cholesterol-lowering drug, folic acid and three blood pressure reducing drugs. It is not on the market yet, but considering the excitement in England, it just might be soon. People often drink cranberry juice regularly to prevent urinary tract infections. This juice is another of a selected list of natural products that can alter the effect of the anticoagulant drug, warfarin. If you take this drug and are a regular user of cranberry juice, inform your doctor. On average, Canadians consume about 1401b 163kg) of sugar per year which translates into 500-600 calories per day. That's alot of sweetness. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" PHARM ASSIST Pastor Elly Van Bergen with the Welcome, announcements and the Call to Worship. Again this year, dur- ing Lenten worship Mission & Service has been the focus. Each week features some fun fund and awareness raisers for M&S includ- ing quizzes and chal- lenges. For instance, Carol Simons (and oth- ers) knew that Missions & Service was originally called Mission & Maintenance --M&M. The whole congregation shared a bag of M&Ms. This coming Sunday peo- ple are being asked to submit their hymn choic- es along with how much they are willing to 'ten- der' to have that hymn as part of our 'Buy Your Favourite Hymn Day,' on March 21. The highest four bids overall will win; so, if Pastor Van Bergen wants her favourite, Mansion On The Hilltop, but is only willing to pay $3 and someone like Gordon Hill is willing to pay $5 for Onward Christian Soldiers, then Pastor Van Bergen is out of luck. Tenders on bids for hymns must be in by March 14. This Sun., March 14 is the Clinton Ministerial pulpit exchange. Pastor Van Bergen will be preaching at the Christian Reformed Church in Vanastra and Rev. Speelman from that church will be preaching in Varna. Put on the green and come on out and meet your neighbour at the village potluck Irish stew, biscuits and dessert on Wed., March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Varna Church. Come on out for some fun and cheer on your pledges. Watch the beard shaving kick-off for the sesqui- centennial beard grow- ing competition. Sun., March 21 there will be Simple Fare Luncheon in Goshen con- sisting of quiche and salad. The free-will offering will go to the Bluefields School Project in Nicaragua. Sun., March 28 there will be a nickel sale for M&S. Tickets will be five cents each or 25 for a dollar. Donations of small penny -sale type items would be appreci- ated. Mon., March 29 the official board meets in Varna Church at 8 p.m. Serving Your Agribusiness - Introducing Heartlands' New Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program Account o 0 Currently • per annum* *Tiered rate structure, interest calculated on a daily basis, paid monthly, rates subject to change without prior notice. 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