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Exeter Times—Advocate
Wednesday,May 26, 2004
Community Living Announcements
Strawberry and ham supper slated for June 13 YARD SALE
By Rhoda Rohde
THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT
THAMES ROAD - Some
40 women and girls gath-
ered at the church on
Monday
evening for
a bridal
shower for Tammy Rohde,
bride elect of June. To the
strains of Here Comes The
Bride played by her grand-
mother, Rhoda Rohde,
Sharon Passmore escorted
Tammy to the front along
with her mother, Marilyn
Rohde and her attendants
Nina Robson and Tracy
Urlin.
The basement, table and
platform were decorated
with planters of flowers,
two silver globes on
stands, a decorated win-
dow with lights on it,
wheelbarrow with plants
in it, silver milk cans, lit
candles and many differ-
ent bouquets of flowers.
Sharon Passmore wel-
comed everyone and Jo-
Ann Rowe was chairlady
for the program which
consisted of piano medley
of Hawaiian Love Song,
Walking Hand in Hand, I
love You Truly played by
Jean Hodgert, Jo -Anne
Rowe read Every New
Bride Should Know and
Say I Love You. Rowe read
a nicely worded address
and Alana and Amanda
Hodgert pulled a decorat-
ed wagon filled with many
useful and beautiful gifts.
After opening the gifts,
Tammy
thanked
everyone
for the gifts and to the
women who planned the
shower and to Alana and
Amanda. All joined in
singing For She's a Jolly
Good Fellow. Lunch of
cake and ice cream and
beverage brought an
enjoyable evening to a
close.
Church service
Rev. Marilyn Carter was
in charge of the regular
church service on Sunday
morning. The regular
Introit was sung. Rev.
Carter gave greetings and
announcements. Helen
Kadey spoke about the
Wake-A-Thon last
Saturday evening and
SUnday morning and
there were 13 youth who
took part and they raised
$604 plus for Mission and
Service Fund and Children
of Chernobyl.
Rev. Carter led in the
Call to Worship, Prayer of
Approach and Affirmation
of Faith in unison.
Corey Smith lit the Christ
Candle and Rev. Carter
THAMES ROAD NEWS
told the youth a story
about Teams, Different
Churches and We Are One
in Christ.
The choir sang Since
Jesus Came Into My Heart
accompanied by the
organist Jean Hodgert.
Psalm 97 was read
responsively.
Rev. Carter read the
Scripture. Gerald Cun-
nington and Bruce
Delbridge received the
offering.
Everyone read the
Commissioning and Rev.
Carter pronounced the
Benediction.
Everyone sang May The
God of Hope Go With Us.
Happy Birthday was sung
to Rev. Carter whose
birthday was on May 18,
as was Brian Richardson's
and David Cunnington's
was on May 17.
Announcements
Erin Parker and Brian
Parsons were united in
marriage at Thames Road
Elimville UC, May 22. The
prayers and best wishes of
the congregation go with
them as they begin their
married life together.
Newsletter reports are
due by May 30 and are to
be given to Ruth Anne
Osgood.
Don't forget about the
Strawberry and Ham
Supper on Sun., June 13 .
Usborne Central PUblic
School's 40th Anniversary
is fast approaching on Sat.
July 10. Please get your
registration package
returned to Laurie
Dykstra. Meal tickets are
now available. All commu-
nity is welcome to attend
this celebration. Contact
Judith Parker or Sharon
Pavkeje for further infor-
mation, tickets off if you
have memorabilia to con-
tribute.
May 30 - there will be a
congregational meeting
following the service to
receive the canvass and
furnace committee
reports.
June 2 - Healthy Eating
for Healthy Aging' work-
shop at South Huron Rec
Centre, Exeter from 1 to 2
p.m. Kayla Glynn, R.D.
Public Health Nutritionist
with the Huron County
health Unit,will provide
information on healthy
eating and recommended
dietary changes. There
will be a healthy food
demonstration with the
Community Food Advisors.
To register for this free
workshop call the Health
Unit at 1-877-837-6143.
Registration is limited.
June 2 - Standing com-
mittee meetings at a 7
Evening Prayer May 29 at St. Patrick's
By H. Davis
SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT
SAINTSBURY - On
Tuesday evening, Hazel
Davis accompanied by
her daughter Heather
MacGillivray were
guests of St. James'
Anglican Church ACW
for their pot luck dinner
and meeting prior to
summer schedule in
Stratford.
Following the beauti-
ful meal, they were
entertained by the choir
singing a number of
Victorian
music pieces
followed
with a young woman
from Stratford showing
slides and a wonderful
presentation on her
school trip to the
Dominican Republic in
the poor parts of the
country. It was an
excellent presentation
and she expressed her
desire to return after
her school years to help
with aid work and how
she had grown and
appreciated all we have
in Canada.
On Thursday, Bill and
Betty Johnson of Owen
Sound called on the
Davis' for coffee on a
return trip from
London. Betty will
return to London for
eye surgery whenever a
time is allotted for her.
Our best wishes are
with her from all her
friends in the area and
St. Patrick's.
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Patrick's
held its
Evening Prayer Service,
Seventh Sunday of
Easter at 6:30 Saturday
evening led by Heather
MacGillivray assisted by
Margaret Carroll, Caleb
and Corbin MacGill-
ivrary leading in the
scripture lessons. Focus
based on the readings
was given by Hazel
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Davis and how these
passages attest to
strong belief about
God's purpose. A short
summary was given on
Synod by Davis and
next service Katie -
Scarlett MacGillivray,
Youth Delegate from St.
Patrick's and Perth
Deanery will give her
account. Service closed
with prayers, evening
hymn and an Irish
Blessing.
Sat, May 29, Evening
Prayer will be held at
St. Patrick's at 7 p.m.
as they celebrate The
Eve of Pentecost
Service.
A time following the
service for choir prac-
tice and last minute
plans for their 144th
Anniversary Service
with Rev. Stanley Jay
officiant for First
Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday. A time
of fellowship and
refreshments to follow
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131 Sheldon Drive, Unit 22
(HWY 401, exit at HWY 24)
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We are holding a
Recruiting Open House for Owner Operators
PIN EBUP.I ROAD
WIN PRIZES!
Refreshments Served
Tour our Facilities
that service. Everyone
welcome.
A invitation has been
received for the Ham
and Strawberry Supper
at Holy Trinity Anglican
Church in Lucan on
June 23.
p.m. followed by Council
meeting at 8:15 p.m.
June 7 - Huron
Presbytery Face to Face
Visitor at Thames road
Elimville United Church,
Tieno Makanya Bita will
be visiting with the con-
gregation from 1 to 6 p.m.
Come join Tieno for a pot
luck supper at5 p.m.
June 20 - World
Outreach, Mission and
Service, service with guest
speaker Murray Mitchell
from St. Marys. Theme:
Hope For Haiti.
Personals.
Congratulations to Erin
Parker and Brian Parsons
who were married
Saturday. Many people
from this area were guests
at the wedding and also
attended their reception
and dance at the SHRC in
Exeter.
The thoughts of the com-
munity are with the people
in Mitchell where a torna-
do touched down on
Saturday evening.
GRAND BEND
FIREFIGHTERS
4th Annual
Perch Dinner
June 5 2004
at 5:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Legion
$16.00 per person
For tickets contact
238-5374
or
238-6260
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NEED GARAGE SALE SIGNS?
- Call Coldwell Banker All Points -
Festival City Realty to use our
professional signs free of charge.
235-1449. (21tfn)
YARD & CRAFT SALE - 10
Norwood Village, south end of
Exeter. Sat., May 29, 8am-2pm.
Crib, toys, antiques, stool and
much more at Joanne's Crafts.
(21*)
BEEF 6
BARBECUE
KIRKTON WOODHAM
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sun. May 30
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Adults $12, $14 at door
Children $6, $7 at door
Tickets available at
South Huron Rec Centre
& Kirkton Market
Thames Road -
Elimville United
Church
Strawberry & Ham
Smorgasbord
Supper
Sunday, June 13, 2004
South Huron Rec.
Centre, Exeter
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ADVANCE TICKETS
BY JUNE 5TH
Adults $10.00
Children 5-12 $5.00
Limited # at the door
for $12.00
Tickets available at
Village Vines in
Hensall, Kirkton Market
in Kirkton, Gaiser
Kneale Ins. in Exeter,
or from any church
member.
DOLL, BEAR & MINIATURE SHOW & SALE - Sunday, May 30 at the Knights of
Columbus Hall, Hwy 9 between Walkerton and Mildmay from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info call
519-376-0239. (20;21x)
FISH FRY - Friday, June 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crediton Community Park sponsored
by Crediton United Church. Advance tickets at $12 for adults and $8 for children may be
ordered by calling 235-1736, 235-1548 or 234-6278. At the door tickets will be $14 for adults
and $9 for children. Takeouts will be available. (20-22)
HENSALL WALKING FOR WELLNESS PROGRAM - every Tuesday & Thursday morning
at 8:00 a.m. Kinsmen Pavilion. Warm up, walking, and strength work. Instructor Lynda
Wilkey. Program free! Call Hensall Health Centre 262-3140. (21)
MEMBERS, STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORTERS OF - Women
Today of Huron are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June
1 at 6 p.m. in the Duchess Room at the Hotel Bedford. A post -AGM 25TH Anniversary
Planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. For more information call Women Today of Huron at
524-6767.
STRAWBERRY & HAM SUPPER - Brucefield United Church. Sunday, June 13, 5-7 pm.
Adults $11.00, children 6-12 $5.00, preschool free. Take-outs available. No advance tickets
required. Everyone welcome. (21-23)
STRAWBERRY & HAM SUPPER - at Hibbert United Church, Staffa on Wednesday, June
16th from Spm-7pm. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, preschool children free. Takeouts
$10. (21-23*)
STRAWBERRY & HAM SUPPER AT HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, LUCAN -
Wednesday, June 23, 2004. For reservations, please call: 4:00 pm seating: 227-4905, 5:00 pm
seating: 227-4272, 6:00 pm seating: 227-4508, 7:00 pm seating: 227-4469. Prices: Adults $10,
Children $5, Preschoolers Free. (21-23)
STRAWBERRY SUPPER - Sunday, June 13, 5 to 7pm, South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter.
Advance Tickets by June 5. Adults $10.00, children 5 to 12 $5.00. Limited number of tickets
at the door for $12.00, so don't be disappointed and get yours early. Tickets available from
church members, Village Vines, Hensall, Kirkton Market and Gaiser Kneale Insurance, Exeter.
Also don't forget to pre -order your new Thames Road-Elimville United Church cookbook for
pickup that day at a cost of $10.00. Phone Marilyn Vandenbussche at 229-6283 or Shirley
Kerslake at 229-8730 for tickets or cookbooks. (19-21)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004 - Woodham United Church CHICKEN BARBECUE to be held
at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Adults $12.00, Children (12 &
under) $6.00. Tickets at the door. Take-outs available. (21-23*)
EXETER LEGION BRANCH 167 WILL HOLD A D-DAY DANCE - to celebrate the 60th
Anniversary of the Allied Landings in Normandy on Saturday, 5th, June, 2004. 8:00 PM to
1:00 AM. Experience a wartime dance setting with music of the times plus more. Tickets
$12.50 each from the Branch. (18-22)