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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-29, Page 15Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 15 The Exeter Elder Berries, a Chapter of the Red Hat Society, again participated in the Exeter Fall Fair parade this year. They were rewarded by winning the first prize ribbon.The Red Hat ladies greet middle age with verve, humour and a gen- uine enthusiasm for life and Iiving.The members meet once a month for lunch and an interesting program afterwards. (photo/submitted) The Stirling Bridge crossing the Ausable River on the MacNaughton-Morrison Trail is installed Sept. 23. The 100 -foot bridge and 100 -foot ramp were built by Eagle Bridge in Kitchener and brought to the Exeter site in three sections.The bridge is part of the new MacNaughton-Morrison Trail linking Exeter and Morrison Dam Conservation Area.The public is invited to the trail official opening Sunday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at MacNaughton Park in Exeter. (photo/submitted) Official opening of the trail EXETER — Finishing touches are underway on the MacNaughton- Morrison Trail in time for the long anticipated offi- cial opening. The community is invit- ed to meet in MacNaughton Park at the trail entrance kiosk Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m. A short pro- gram will include a wel- come and introduction of the trail committee, sum- mary of the project and greetings from local digni- taries. Following the bless- ing of the trail by Rev. Marilyn Carter, the ribbon will be cut at 2 p.m. Everyone will be invited to walk to Stirling Bridge, the mid -way crossing of the trail. Refreshments will be served in MacNaughton Park. The trail is the result of a large scale community project by the Exeter Lions Club, Exeter Community Development Fund, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, Municipality of South Huron and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. The true suc- cess of this asset to the community can be mea- sured by over 30,000 peo- ple who walk and cycle it each year. The MacNaughton- Morrison Trail committee consists of co-chairs George Godbolt and Gordon Strang and mem- bers Peter Armstrong, Eric Goodfellow, Ted Jones, Ernie Miatello, Kate Monk, Tom Prout and John Stephens. "There has been tremendous support from within the community and the landowners who have allowed the trail to cross their land," remarked Godbolt. Special thanks goes to the Darbishire family, the Dow family, Lee Hodgert, the Municipality of South Huron and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority for the use of their land for the trail. Donations to the trail fund can still be made to the Exeter Lions Club or the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation. Donations of $10 or more are eligible for a tax receipt and donors of $100 or more will be rec- ognized in a kiosk on the trail. Those attending the opening may wish to bring their own lawn chair. Clockwise from left are Marg Upshall, Donna Smale, Elva Peck, Jeanette Turner, Eleanor Mansfield, Evelyn Venner, Dorothy Corbett and Clara O'Connor who were among the over 30 people who attended the Alzheimer Coffee Break Sept. 21 at the Hensall United Church.The event was sponsored by the church out- reach committee and chairperson Judy Walker said they were pleased with the results. It is the first year in Hensall for the event, which has taken place across Canada for nine years.A11 proceeds raised from donations will go to the Alzheimer Society. (photo/PatBolen) Youth group being organized By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - There will be a public meeting on Sept. 30 in the Hensall Public School gymnasium at 7:30 p.m. to answer questions about municipal de -amalgamation. Everyone is welcome. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society held a successful plant auction thanks to auctioneer Pirie Mitchell, Erik Jacobson, members who generously shared plants from their gardens, and all the people from Grand Bend, Clinton, Varna, Brucefield and other localities who came out to make this a fun time for all. The next event spon- sored by the Society will be the Thanksgiving deco- rating contest, please phone 262-2715 to regis- ter by Oct. 4. There are cash prizes for first, sec- ond, and third place win- ners. The deadline to register for the Halloween deco- rating contest is Oct. 22; please phone 262-2715 to register, there will also be cash prizes for the top three winners of this con- test. There are separate categories for homes and businesses in both the Halloween decorating contest and the Thanksgiving decorating contest. Church services At Carmel Presbyterian Church, Tracy Whitson- Bahro was the minis- ter with Dorothy Taylor playing the organ. The offering was received by Harry Moir and Bob Bell. A soup and sandwich luncheon will be held at the church on Oct. 28. At Hensall United Church the service began with an organ prelude fol- lowed by words of wel- come and the Passing of the Peace. Lucielle Beer lit the Christ Candle. Following the call to wor- ship, Pastor Fred Darke had a special children's time. The sermon was 'How Rich Is Rich? How Poor Is Poor?' BM Gibson was the organist with Ross Riley greeting the wor- shippers. Gary and Judy Kyle received the offering. Kay Mock and Judi Walker were on hand to look after the nursery. Youth group A youth group is being organized for Grade 6, 7, and 8 students with regis- HENSALL NEWS "ideated eatitelfeaiLt4 j l eete>r2 e17 Ci „ ALBERT STREET DENTURE CIIN!C Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON tration made available at Hensall Public School and the church office. The first meeting will be held on Sept. 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pastor Darke is starting a lectionary -based Bible study group; <None>for more information please phone 262-2935 or 262- 3216. POLICE BRIEFS BAYFIELD — On Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Huron OPP was called to a seasonal resi- dence on Tuyll Street in Bayfield over vandalism. The officer learned a dark vehicle had sped away from the residence in the early morning hours. The owner looked around the house later that morning and discov- ered someone had spray - painted three vehicles parked in the driveway. Several road signs in the neighborhood had also been spray -painted and another residence had the garage door vandalized as well. The victim told police he had heard a girl's laughter as the vehicle sped away. If you can assist the OPP in solving this crime call the local OPP office or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). 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