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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-06-23, Page 9Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 9 Uospit*Irvic.awards The South Huron Hospital Association recognized the hospital's long-time employees June 17 at its 5 I st annual meeting. From left are outgoing hospital board chairperson Matt Clarke and veteran employees Doris Wragg (30 years), Nancy Hodgert, Bonnie Neeb and Clara DeVries (all 25 years).Absent is Marg Inson, who has also been at the hospital for 25 years. Clarke said it was "remark- able" for employees to stay at the hospital for so long and added,"It can't be overstated how important you are and how much you are appreciated." (photo/Scott Nixon) Lots of events in Varna By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - Church service was in Goshen on Sunday honouring all fathers includ- ing men who act as father figures. Pastor Elly Van Bergen gave the Welcome and Announcements followed by the Call to Worship. Pastor Van Bergen's 50th birthday was celebrated at the Complex in the after- noon. This was a benefit concert featur- ing Bob Heywood and Eduard Klaasen, a Paraguayan harpist. Pastor Van Bergen's wish was for absolutely no gifts or cards in order that all donations go for HIV/AIDS `Beads of Hope Campaign'. Church service will be in Goshen on Sun., June 27. Sun., June 27 is also Decoration Day at Bayfield Cemetery at 2 p.m. The church picnic will be July 25 with the picnic service at the Complex with guests from the Exeter Community Band. The Varna UCW dinner and theatre are on August 26. Dinner will be catered by the Goshen UCW and on to Grand Bend Playhouse II to see A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline. For tickets please call Shirley Hill at 565-2152. The Varna church's annual pork barbecue was very successful once again and the committee would like to thank anyone who helped in any way to make it so successful. Deb Rathwell was in the Relay of Life once again this year in Goderich and she would like to thank all those whom spon- sored her. She was with the Carry on Cloggers and their team raised $2075. All teams taking part raised over $120,800 and pledges are still coming in. Note the time change in the Varna sesquicentennial meeting to be held Mon., June 28 at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. The community's thoughts and prayers are with the Rathwell families now on the sudden passing of Dawn. VARNA NEWS Funeral for former Granton resident By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The annual beef supper in the park sponsored by the Granton Wesley United church was well attended on Wed., June 16. The Granton Wesley United Church was filled to capacity on Sat., June 19 for the funeral of a well-known member, Mary Jones of St. Marys, formerly of Granton, who died at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Wed., June 16 in her 84th year. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins officiated. Norman Bilyea read a eulogy to Mary and a tribute to her husband Bill Jones. Cindy Bilyea sang How Great Thou Art accom- panied by Marlene French. Interment in the Granton Cemetery. Visitation was held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home in Lucan. Sympathy from the Granton Community is extended to the family. At the Granton Wesley United Church on Sun., June 20, Lay Pastor Val GRANTON NEWS Hodgins entitled the mes- sage 'New Clothes'. Eric Burford lit the Christ Candle and Mary Waters gave the Minute for Mission. The ministry of Music was As the Deer. Flowers in the sanctuary were from the funeral of Mary Jones. Next Sun., June 27 the fishing derby and outdoor service will be held. Happy birthday was sung to Eileen Crawford. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., June 20, Rev. Dalice Sim led the service of morning prayer. Emma Blackler read the lessons. GoldenAgers meet in the dark ZURICH - Zurich Golden Agers: A meet- ing to remember as the group were five hours without hydro for their potluck supper. The entertainers had to play without the aid of speakers. The food was plentiful and the music provided by Glenn Deichert on violin, Jim Love on gui- tar, Ralph Stevenson played the spoons. Mona played the xylo- phone, Marjorie Love the drum, Lottie Grenier the washboard and Gwen McKellar the tambourine. Birthdays and anniversaries were noted. Pepper is played every Friday. The next won the 50/50 draw. regular meeting will be in September. Ina Neeb TOWNSHIP OF LUCAN BIDDULPH TIRE RECYCLING DAY Saturday June 26/04 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon The Township of Lucan Biddulph will host a special "Tire Recycling Day" from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday June 26th, 2004 at the Township Offices located at 33351 Richmond Street. Council Members and Township Staff will be on hand to assist ratepayers. The charges per tire (tires must be removed from the rim) are as follows: Car & Truck Tires $2.50/each Agricultural/Commercial Tires $10.00/each It is time for change. On June 28th DEMAND accountable government that offers a balanced plan that benefits all Canadians. Huron -Bruce deserves better. DEMAND Better. VOTE i 1 Bsa Ill,' Fisher Wor ki ig or" -i'oft in Huron -Bruce For a ride to the polls please contact us In Walkerton In Goderich 309 Durham Street 414 Huron Road 519-881-3444 519 -524 -BARB (2272) Toll Free: 1 -866 -816 -BARB (2272) FREE Barbecue Catered by Cardiff's Catering In Kincardine 925 Queen Street 519 -396 -VOTE (8683) www.barbfisher.ca Meet Barb Fisher June 24th Goderich Campaign Office (Hwy 8 and Suncoast) 5:00-7:30pm Authorized by the Official Agent for Barb Fisher Summers Here DRESS UP YOUR WINDOWS IN STYLE. HunterDouglas WhIeiI) —t. 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