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The Times Advocate, 2004-05-19, Page 9Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 9 Varna village -wide yard sale Fri., May 21 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Stan Lee Club met at the Complex for their May meeting with 15 present. President Charles Reid opened the meeting and Anna Keys read the minutes. Reid had replies from govern- ment officials, regarding their opposition to any changes to the drug bene- fit plan. There will be a meeting at the Betty Cardno Centre regarding planning the fall rally on May 31 at 10 a.m. Reid or Keys will attend. Elmer Hayter presented a trophy to Reid for being the high shuffler for the season and Norene Hayter presented a trophy to Margaret Hayter for high - lady shuffler for the sea- son. Thanks to Elmer and Norene Hayter for getting the trophies. Marlene Deichert sold some tickets on a draw for the Tri -County Senior Games. The shuffleboard courts are freshly painted. High euchre winners were Leona McBride and Gordon Johnston. Consolation winners were Anna Keys and Bruce Keys. The June meeting will be a potluck supper at the Complex on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. The St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield was full with all five churches involved. Sun., May 16 was Conference Sunday and the Five Alive have their annual service. Five Alive consists of the five churches of Bayfield, Varna, Goshen, Brucefield and Kippen. Heather and Graham Laurie had the music pre- lude, playing the piano together. A band consist- ing of Cameron Laurie (drums), Blair Miskie (vocals) and Justin Brooks (bass) entertained with a few numbers. Ted Dunn gave the wel- come and call to worship. Trish McGregor, head of the children's choir, led a very enthusiastic bunch of chil- dren from all five church- es. They sang a few songs. Ted Dunn introduced the Teen Challenge Outreach Team to everyone and they spoke. The team on Sunday consisted of three young men who told of their struggles in with drugs and alcohol and how the Team Challenge Farm helped them change their lives, transformed by the power of God. The YARN 4INICFPALI1Y OF NOTICE Special OPEN HOUSE May 26, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Olde Town Hall Large Meeting Room 322 Main St. S, Exeter The public is invited to attend an Open House presented by the Municipality of South Huron and the Design Engineer to provide information and to answer any questions or concerns with regard to the following proposed street reconstruction in the Exeter Ward: • Alexander Street from Main Street to McConnell Street • Alexander Street from Orchard Street to Kalisch Avenue • Carling Street from Sanders Street to Anne Street. Michael Alcock, Road Superintendent Municipality of South Huron r Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month. CF is a disease of thick mucus, too much salt, and not enough water. It effects mainly the lungs and digestive tract. "It's like breathing through a straw", says one sufferer. CF is a genetic disease caused by one error in a single gene. Hopefully gene therapy can fix in the future. Right now, research is the key. Prior to the early 70s, a diagnosis of a stomach ulcer meant copious amounts of antacids, special diets and drugs to slow down the movement of the stomach and intestines. Also, operations were performed to sever certain nerves. Today, because of drugs like acid inhibitors and antibiotics, operations are very rare and actual cures are achieved through the use of medication alone. Food for thought: In Belgium, euthanasia has been legal for over one year. In the first year, 203 persons chose euthanasia to end their lives. Home pregnancy kits are very reliable if they are used properly. False negative results can occur if testing is done too early after conception (wait at least 7-9 days) or too late (hormone levels drop after 60-870 days. Reading the directions carefully is the first step. Huron Apothecary Ltd. • n•0 Phone 235-1982, PHARM 440 Main St. Exeter ASS'S "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" Farm helps addicts from 18 to 45 years old and is located near London. An offering of $830.17 went directly to the Teen Farm A NEWS Challenge. Heather Laurie and Steven Dawe shared their gifts of music during the offering. Joe Laurie thanked the Teen Challenge Farm for their very powerful talks. A thank -you to the Five Alive Committee for arranging the service and to all others who helped in any way. Following the benedic- tion and closing song, lunch and fellowship was enjoyed in the church hall downstairs. June 6 at 12:30 p.m. there will be an ecumeni- cal worship service to be held at the new arena in the Municipality of Bluewater located on East Street in Zurich. Everyone welcome! June 10 Huron Perth (Divison World Outreach) has arranged a face-to- face meeting with a young gentleman from Tanzania. Mr. Bita will be arriving on May 29 and will be escorted and toured throughout the pres- bytery. He will be a guest in this area June 10 and the day's agenda will focus on his interest in agriculture and a potluck supper at 6 p.m. in Brucefield United Church followed by a Five Alive worship at 7:30 with a social time to follow. Everyone welcome! Get your tickets for the Varna Annual Pork BBQ for June 16 at the Stanley Complex. Adults $11 and children (6-10) $5. Take outs are available and tickets at the door are $13 so book your tickets ahead by calling 233-9153, 565- 2728 or 233-5351. Mon., June 7 UCW are invited to Campsite Experience at Menesetung. Theme: Sisters in the Spirit, 9 a.m. coffee, 9:30 singsong and worship. Register on arrival; bring lunch to share at noon. Varna village -wide yard sale Fri., May 21 at 3 p.m. - ? and Sat., May 22 - ? and Sun., May 23. Rain or shine. Don't miss out on all the treasures! Some people say where there's a pig farm, there's pollution. Now that stinks. Commitment On a farm, clean water is everything. Most of us live on our farms, and we know that animal health and business success both depend on a clean environment. So we invest millions of dollars every year in research and new technology for reducing environmental impact. We support Ontario's tough new clean water legislation, and we are committed to working under strict Nutrient Management Plans that help protect soil and water quality. In Ontario, a hog farm is a smart combination of science, practical experience and common sense, where commit- ment to a clean environment comes first. The truth is clear — and anything less than that stinks. FARM TO FORKm ONTARIO PORK uality Peopleuality Pork Visit www.farmtofork.ca to find out more.