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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-04, Page 9Wednesday, August 4, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 9 Mike Bullard headlines at VON CommunityWalk Mike Bullard, MC for the Ilderton Walk is shown with Pat Hodgins, community champion. Hodgins has raised a very Targe amount of money for the VON Walk last year and is a client in the program. This picture was taken last year at the Walk after Bullard was made aware of Hodgins' pledge sheet MIDDLESEX-ELGIN—On Aug. 29, broadcast personal- ity Mike Bullard will join local celebrities Ross Daily and Suzy Burge, and performers Holly and the Walk -n Rollers, the St. Thomas Hi-Ro Shrine Club, Bill Farquhar, Tim Fischer and Jamie Prokop, with the Q97.5 and BX93 summer cruisers, for a fun -filled family day to support VON Middlesex -Elgin homecare and community programs. The fifth annual VON Middlesex - Elgin Great Community Walk takes place Sun., Aug. 29 at 9:30 a.m., with seven scenic walk routes featured this year and two great family pork barbeques in the after- noon. "This is a family event for all ages," says Jackie Wells, Manager of Volunteer and Community Development in Middlesex. "Our Walk has something for everyone. Recreation, entertainment, great food, and most of all, tremendous community spirit. The Great Community Walk is about what VON is about, family and communi- ty. It's unlike other events because we don't focus on one disease or program, but on healthier, independent living for people of all ages. Over the past four years we have raised more than a quarter million dollars to sup- port homecare and community services." Starting at 9:30 a.m., walkers will travel 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km routes from Dorchester Community Centre, Ilderton Curling Club, Longwood Road Conservation Area in Mt. Brydges, Parkhill's Coronation Park, the Strathroy Seniors' Centre, Springwater Conservation Area near Aylmer and St. Thomas' Pinafore Park. Celebration barbeques following the Walk highlight the afternoon at Springwater Conservation Area and Poplar Hill Park. "The barbeques themselves really underscore the amazing community spirit of this event," says Wells. "Pigs that provide the pork roasts and sausages are donated by area farmers, processed by local abattoirs and prepared by area cooks. All the ser- vices are donated, which allows us to direct all the pro- ceeds toward vital VON services needed in each commu- nity.. Farmers who have generously donated pigs are Eddy Hessels of Premium Pork Canada in Ilderton; Mona and Dwayne Ritchie in Parkhill; Debbie and Hi Thompson in Lucan; Norma and Alan Wright of Wright's Seed & Feeder Service in Ailsa Craig; John and Enid Gough in Mt. Brydges; Yorkland Farms Ltd. in St. Thomas; and the Knights of Columbus Aylmer Council 4189 in Aylmer. Abattoirs are Ralph Bos Meats in Strathroy; Les's Country Meats in Ailsa Craig; Darling's Food Market in Exeter; Springwater Packers near Aylmer. The cooks are On The Que BBQ Catering in Lucan; Skiffington Catering of Strathroy; Glen Phillips in Denfield; Braxton's in St. Thomas; and the Belmont Town Restaurant in Belmont. Several community organizations are also participat- ing across the counties: local volunteer firefighters, girl Thames Road minister on holiday till Sept. 4 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Brian & Erin Parsons enter- tained last Sunday to sup- per the families of Wendy Parsons whose birthday was July 25 and Marion Cann whose birthday was July 26. Announcements Rev. Carter will be on vacation from Aug. 2 to Sept. 4. Regular services will resume on Sept. 5. In case of an emergency please contact Larry Lynn at 229-8276 or Rev. Paul Ross of Exeter UC at 235- 0860 (0) or 235-0342 (H). Reminder for UCW members about the summer event on Thurs., Aug. 12. Dinner at Blyth United Church at 6:15 p.m., then attending the play 'Test Drive'. Sept. 8—Standing com- mittee meetings at 7 p.m. followed by council meet- ing at 8:15 p.m. On Sept. 11, the Finance Committee is hosting a Golf and BBQ Fundraiser at 3 p.m. at Exeter Golf Club. The format is Best Ball which means anybody can golf. $40 includes green fees and all -you - can -eat BBQ. BBQ only $15 which starts at 6 p.m. Sign up at the church by Aug. 25, no later or phone Pat Ballantyne 235-0577 or Sandra Rowe 229 - THAMES ROAD NEWS Chickens rock Newyork City By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF NEW YORK — The Chickens rocked a packed house in New York City July 23 and came up a close second place. The Chickens, made up of Exeter's Fred and Dave Robinson, Murray Heywood, Dan Preszcator and Ken Mikalauskas of Oshawa,were in New York City for the finals of Little Steven's Underground Garage Battle of the Bands. In the end, Little Steven announced there were to be two winners as the judges had a hard time picking only one. The winning bands were Muck And The Mires from Boston and The Blackouts from Chicago. There was a three-way tie amongst the six judges (two bands each) and The Chickens were the third band in con- sideration. Fred Robinson said the band had great expo- sure, an amazing expe- rience and so much fun. He added they would like to thank everyone who made the trip down to New York City to sup- port them saying "you made us feel at home." There will be a one- hour special on the entire contest which will air on MTV -2 Aug. 7. The Chickens will also be performing in London Aug. 28 at "Call the Office" with the "Legend Killers." Robinson said if any- one would like to con- tact The Chickens feel free to drop them a line at http://www.thechick- ens.com. DOLLAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 235-2632 CUT AND BRING THIS AD IN AND RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE (OFFER EXPIRES AUG. 11/04) 2 LOCATIONS 456 MAIN ST. EXETER 63 MAIN ST. SEAFORTH ALL YOUR $1.00 & $2.00 PLUS FAMILY DISCOUNT • BODY JEWELRY $2 • SPICES $1 • FLOWERS $1 • PERSONALIZED PENS $1 • OVER 100 FT OF CRAFTS • CHECK OUT OUR SCRAPBOOKING 6284. Invite your friends, relatives, neighbours. Everyone is welcome. The September meeting of the UCW will be held on Tues., Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. in the church basement. Program -Jean Hodgert, Alma Ballantyne, Marion Cann, Anne Bray. Roll Call -Bring a public school picture. Lunch -Margaret Stewart, Joyce Fulton, Helen Webber, Kay Cunnington. guide troops, the Lions and Lionesses, Knights of Columbus, Optimists, Rotary, Shriners, Parents for Parks, many local businesses,and media sponsors BX93, Q97.5, and the NewPL. Lynn Graham, Manager of Volunteer and Community Development in Elgin, underscores the spectacular con- tribution of Walk participants and supporters. Christine Wilde, Fund Development Manager for VON Middlesex -Elgin, adds that staff and volunteers from London, VON Ontario and VON Canada are also sup- porting the event. "We will welcome special guests from VON branches across Ontario and the national office this year, as our dream for the Great Community Walk to be a provincewide event begins to take shape and we pre- pare to expand to several VON branches across Ontario in 2005. We are very proud that our Middlesex -Elgin Walk will also take place in a third location in our area next year—in the City of London." Pledge forms and more information about the Great Community Walk or VON are available from Christine Wilde, wildec@von.ca or 659-2273. Donate Your Unwanted Vehicle to The Kidney Car Program! You will receive: ✓ a free tow ✓ fair market value tax receipt ✓ funds raised support local kidney patients Call 1-866-788-2277 Tha iJ You Thaitk You Thai& k THE WINNERS FROM OUR GRAND OPENING: Ladies Diamond Pendant: John Oke Ladies Opal and Diamond Ring: Carol Humphries Ladies Gold Earrings: Willi Charlton Gents Watch: Ron Moore Ladies Gold Locket. Cathy Gregus Jewellery Box: Betty Stoneman Ladies Sterling Pendant: Ann DeVries I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our draw winners, and to thank all those who came out for our grand opening weekend. The support from our customers and the community has been overwhelming, and we feel truly blessed. I would also like to thank my family and friends for all their long hours and hard work in helping us get started. An undertaking like this couldn't be accomplished alone, and I am extremely grateful to all those who gave, (and are still giving), so freely of their time. Thanks again, Mary, The Jewellery Box Titanic, You '- - , • Clarica Hall of Fame Clarica is pleased to announce that George Godbolt, of Exeter, has been inducted into the company's Hall of Fame. Clarica is associated with the Sun Life Financial group of companies. The Hall of Fame honours individuals who throughout their career as a Clarica advisor have consistently provided clients with outstanding service. These select individuals have enhanced the life insurance, health insurance and investments industry through their participation and have been actively involved in community organizations. In addition to being included in a permanent Hall of Fame display at the company's head office in Waterloo, Ontario, a donation of $15,000 is made to an educational or charitable organization as chosen by, and in the name of the inductee. George proudly elected MacNaughton Morrison Trail, Community Living South Huron, and South Huron Hospital Association as recipients of the $15,000 donation. George Godbolt* CFP CLU Godbolt Ciufo Insurance and Financial Services Inc. 519 235-2740 CLARICA Investment and insurance solutions - since 1870 Associated with Clarica Financial Services Inc. and *Clarica Investco Inc., a Mutual Fund Dealer.