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The Times Advocate, 2004-09-01, Page 8Wednesday, September 1, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 8 McDonald's scholarship Ben Martin, centre, was the recent recipient of a $250 annual McDonald's Employee Scholarship.The scholar- ship is awarded for making a difference at work, at school and in the community."McDonald's has always been committed to creating opportunities for our employees," says Exeter McDonald's owner Rob Reid. "The McDonald's Employee Scholarship Program is another way we celebrate the achievements of our val- ued employees and show our support in helping them reach their goals."The scholarship program started over 20 years ago. Since it began, over 4,000 McDonald's employees have received scholarships totalling more than $2 million. Standing with Martin are assistant man- ager Janet Leveck, left, and Reid, right. Martin is taking a four-year Bachelor ofTheology program at Heritage Bible College in Cambridge. He has worked at the Exeter McDonald's for the past year. (photo/Scott Nixon) Stephenson Steps coming to Exeter Oct. 3 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Stan Lee Club will begin the fall season Wed., Sept. 8 with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. at the Complex. Thurs., Aug. 26 the Varna UCW and friends met at the Goshen Church for a delicious homemade meal catered by the Goshen UCW. Pastor Elly led with the Blessing and everyone enjoyed the meal. Thank you ladies of the Goshen UCW! Following the meal, Deb Rathwell welcomed everyone and thanked the Goshen women for the great dinner. She also thanked Shirley Hill and Eleanor McAsh for organizing the evening. The treasurer's report was sent around. A thank you was read from the Taylor family and also from Denise from Pearls Health Care. Mavis Govier was thanked for taking charge of the children's games at the church pic- nic and everyone that helped for the 150. Shirley Hill was organizing the food booth for the Huron County Plowing Match to be held on Bill Dowson's farm land on Aug. 27. Next meeting will be Thurs., Oct. 7. Following the meeting, the women moved on to the Playhouse in Grand Bend to watch A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline. Congratulations to Miranda Postill (daughter of Tammy and Darrel) and Alysha Dowson (daughter of John and Gayle). They both placed at the talent show in Bayfield and will be both going on to the Western Fair. Good luck girls. The Varna Country Store is now at the former Dolly's Store. Please pick your mail up there. Oct 3 Deb Rathwell and Leisa Stephenson will be doing the Stephenson Steps in Exeter to support the Cure for Cancer. They will be looking for pledges so be generous! Church services will resume this Sun., Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Stone sill stolen BLUEWATER — On Aug. 12 at 8:15 p.m., OPP were contacted about the theft of stone carved windowsills from a newly constructed home on Parr Line in Bluewater. The officer learned the theft occurred at approximate- ly 1:30 p.m. that day when a person driving a yellow tractor stopped and loaded 36 sills valued at $4,000 into a wagon and drove off. The sills were sitting on a wooden flat and the skid had all cement sills sitting on it when stolen. If you have information about this theft call the OPP or Crimestoppers. Services resume Sept. 5 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD Don't forget an item for the food bank. Church will resume on Sept. 5. In case of an emergency, please contact Larry Lynn 229-8276 or Rev. Paul Ross of Exeter UC at 235-0860 (0) or 235-0342 (H). Sept. 8—Standing com- THAMES mittee meetings starting at 7 p.m., followed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. On Sept. 11, the Finance Committee is hosting a Golf and BBQ Fundraiser at 3 p.m., BBQ at 6 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 is only $15. Contact Pat Ballantyne 235-0577 or Sandra Rowe 229-6284. On Sept. 12, Rev. Stephen Mparinkoi from Kenya will be speaking at Exeter United Church at 7:30 p.m. about the work of Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Africa. Everyone welcome. The September meeting of the UCW will be held Tuesday evening Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. at the church. Program: Jean Hodgert, Alma Ballantyne, Marion Cann, Anne Bray. Roll call: Bring a public school picture. Lunch: Marg Stewart, Joyce Fulton, Helen Webber, Kay Cunnington. Personals Ross and Kay Hodgert and Bill and Rhoda Rohde had supper in Blyth on Wednesday evening and then went to Cricket and Claudette to celebrate their wedding anniversaries. The Hodgerts are celebrating their 50th anniversary and the Rohdes their 56th anniversary on Sept. 11. ROAD NEWS F(oorsFirs Innovative Flooring * Armstrong Vinyl * Ceramics * Pergo * Carpet * Hardwood *Area Carpets PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS 235-4401 457 MAIN ST. S. 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