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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-24, Page 11Wednesday, March 24, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 11 Nickel sale inVarnaApr. 4 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - Church was in Goshen on Sunday and Pastor Elly Van Bergen gave the welcome and announcements. Favourite hymns by the highest bidders were sung. `Great Is Thy Faithfulness,' requested by Linda Keys, children's hymn, `It Only Takes a Spark' requested by Leanne Coclough and Jennifer Keys, `Joyful, Joyful We Adore You' by Joe Laurie and `Spirit of Gentleness' by Willi Laurie and `I Know Whom I Have Believed' by Pastor Van Bergen. `Be Not Afraid' requested by George and Lynda Smith will be played at a later date. The bids for these six hymns came to a total of $166 for the Missions and Services. The Children's Story was on 'Lost and Found' and Pastor Van Bergen's message was on `Building Bridges.' Marj Stirling is back in Clinton Hospital. She is wished a speedy recov- ery and home soon. Next Sun., March 28 guest speaker will be Bob Heywood. The Nickel Sale will be April 4 in Varna. The tickets will be sold before worship and drawn after worship. It is not too late to get your donations in. Mon., March 29 will be the official board meeting in Varna at 8 p.m. All board members need to be at this meet- ing. April 13 Kippen UCW extends an invitation to their Thankoffering at 8 p.m. in the Kippen Church. Guest speaker will be Susan Pegg speaking on `If A Cup Of Tea Could Talk.' There will be a memorial service for the late Wilfred Chuter at Bluewater Nursing Home on April 15. See Pastor Van Bergen if you wish to go. A quiche and salad simple -fare lunch followed the service and the free-will offering would go to the Bluefields School Project in Nicaragua. The top four shufflers for March 16 were Ruth Johnston 235, Norene Hayter 224, Charles Reid 201 and Marg Hayter with 188. The Stan Lee Club will meet Tues., April 6 begin- ning with a KFC luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Varna UCW will meet Thurs., April 1 at 8 p.m. at the church. The village Pot 0' Luck Irish Stew St. Patrick's Day Supper last Wednesday evening was quite successful. Many from the village and community came out and met their neighbours and enjoyed the supper and fellowship. Christine Dougall from Dashwood was there to speak on behalf of the March of Dimes and also to graciously accept the pledges from the beard shav- ing kick-off. Five men had their beards shaved off for the kick-off of the beard growing competition for the Sesquicentennial. These five men raised over $1000 for the March of Dimes from their pledges. It was such a good night and a very good turnout that maybe the potluck supper could be an annual event! Meet this Thurs., March 25 at the Varna Church at 7:30 p.m. for the Sesquicentennial. Everyone is welcome! Get your canoe out and shined up for the 19th annual Stanley Canoe Rally to be held Sun., April 18 with registration from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for one canoe and one poker hand. There will be free hats to the first 100 people, prizes for best poker hands, additional prizes and food booth. There will be no motorized vehicles and you must be 16 years old or accompanied by an adult. Call Joyce at 263-2682 or Sandra at 233-5350 for more informa- tion. VARNA NEWS ABCA holds source protection planning information session By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — An informa- tion session on source protection planning was held by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) March 18 at the Ironwood Golf Clubhouse. General Manager Tom Prout told the group source protection planning means protect- ing surface and ground- water sources from conta- mination and overuse so a sufficient supply of clean and safe drinking water is maintained. This can be achieved on a watershed basis as a part of overall watershed plans, and through provincial and multi - stakeholder support. The principles of source protection plans include sustainability, comprehen- siveness, shared responsi- bility and stewardship, public participation and transparency, cost effec- tiveness, fairness, continu- ous improvement and sound scientific informa- tion. Prout said conservation authorities have been doing this type of work for more than 50 years, but source protection plan- ning was recently brought to the forefront after the Walkerton Inquiry. As a result of Justice Dennis O'Connor's Walkerton Reports, 121 recommendations are being imple- mented in new legislation and through water- shed source protection plans. The "Water does not stop at county lines or municipal boundaries," TOM PROUT ABCA GENERAL MGR. Eves government formed an advisory committee on watershed -based source protection planning. The McGuinty govern- ment has gone on to form a implementation commit- tee and a technical experts committee. The government also released the White Paper on Watershed -based Source Protection Planning. Prout said it makes sense for source protec- tion plans to be made on a watershed basis because it allows an entire water resource system to be considered as a whole. "Water does not stop at county lines or municipal boundaries," he said. Prout's said the conser- vation authority's role will be to co-ordinate the development of the plans, which will be implement- ed by municipalities, provincial and federal governments, First Nations groups, public health units and other watershed stakeholders. Implementation will be done through land use decisions by municipali- ties, best management practices by landowners, provincial permits and licences, remedial mea- sures, plan maintenance, monitoring and reporting. Prout said the conserva- tion authority's role throughout the process will remain consistent with current land use plans and decisions. POLICE BRIEFS Property damage EXETER — On March 21 just before midnight OPP were called to a resi- dence on Wellington Street in Exeter over property damage. The owner, who had been watching television, heard a loud noise and discov- ered someone had thrown a rock through a door window. The victim saw no one around the build- ing and officers didn't locate anyone in the area. If you have information on this crime please call the local OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). The Merrymakers to entertain Queensway HENSALL - Musicians Harvey Smith, Harold Mills, Don Finkbeiner, and Devon Martene on the piano, guitar, and vio- lin absolutely entranced all in attendance at the Friendship Friday pro- gram at Queensway March 19. Nine-year-old Devon Martene's skill on the violin especially impressed the crowd. Man arrested for impaired driving BLUEWATER — On March 9 a citizen called police about a possible impaired driver in the South end of the County of Huron. The person supplied a description of the vehicle and the licence plate number. An officer on patrol came across the vehicle on Airport Line in Bluewater and eventual- ly stopped the white 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass on Rogerville Road. The officer found the driver showing physical symptoms of impairment and arrested the driver for impaired driving. He was taken for breath tests that determined he was just under being two times the legal limit. Brian Rody, 25, of Goderich has been charged with impaired driving and driving a motor with over 80 mgs. He will attend court in Goderich April 19. Everyone enjoyed the program. Fun and Fitness warmed residents up Monday morning as they completed their exercise routine, followed by word games and quizzes to stimulate the mind. In the afternoon, Hensall Legion women provided assis- tance and prizes at the weekly bingo game. The menu of sausages, eggs made to order, toast, melon slices, juice and coffee or tea stimu- lated the taste buds of the eight residents in atten- dance at Breakfast Group Tuesday morning. Volunteer Kay Mock assisted at this favorite program where the meal is served family style in the more intimate family dining area furnished with a beautiful oak din- ing room set. The area is also used by families for many of their smaller gatherings and celebra- tions. Pastor Fred Darke led worship in the after- noon with Belva Fuss as volunteer pianist. A St. Patrick's quiz and lots of discussion about Ireland dominated Fun and Fitness on St. Patrick's Day. Resident Ed Galloway contributed to the morning program by singing from his reper- toire of old Irish songs. Residents also benefited from Coffee and Current Events, massage with Lori Burt R.M.T., mani- cures, euchre and music with Lisa Stewart, music therapist. Coming events: • March 25 6 p.m. Senior Diners • March 25 7 p.m. Birthday party with The Merrymakers • March 31 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. JBS Clothing Company. Sir MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER BAYFELD - HAY - HENSALL - STANLEY - ZURICH 2001 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 2004 BUDGET DELIBERATIONS AND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET MONDAY, MARCH 29TH, 2004 6:00 P.M. at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE STANLEY COMPLEX 38594B MILL ROAD DM Donnelly & Murphy Barristers & Solicitors The partners of Donnelly & Murphy are pleased to announce that Joan D. P. Krantz has joined the firm. Joan is a native of Stratford and completed her Law Degree at the University of Western Ontario. She was called to the Bar in 1986 and has since that time practiced and taught in London. 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