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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-05-04, Page 43Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 35 Students from Hensall Public School participate in the first-ever Music Monday. The Coalition for Music Education spearheaded the May 2 event across Canada, heightening awareness about the benefits of music programs in our schools. In top photo, Grant McGregor (left) Shannon Wilds and Amber Reid are part of the grades 5/6 recorder class. Below, grade 2 student Hannah Krebs kicks up her heels. (photos/Stephanie Mandziuk) Make music matter make Monday agnificent! Exeter couple get award for service By Mike Johnston TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — On April 26 Ervin Doris Sillery received an award for 20 years of volun- teer service to the Canadian Cancer Society at the annu- al Volunteer Recognition Event in Mitchell. As part of their volunteer work, both Ervin and Doris drove cancer patients from numerous places to the Cancer Centre in St. Joseph's Hospital in London. Ervin started volunteering by deliver- ing bulletins to churches around the South Huron area, and Doris started by canvassing and collecting on the streets. Later, they both drove patients to and and from London. Ervin also worked as a dispatcher. Sometimes he would drive five days a week for five weeks in a row, an experi- ence he said was "quite tir- ing." Both Ervin and Doris are cancer survivors, and have lost parents to the dis- ease. They now have three grown children. The two actually reached the 20 year mark last year, and have since resigned from their position. "If I was still able to I would," said Ervin. "The need is still there." Ervin and Doris both said it's an hon- our to receive the 20 year award and to have volunteered for so long. "If I was still able to I would. The need is still there." ERVIN SILLERY History of Womens Ate. is topic By Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT SAINTSBURY - On Monday Mrs. Joyce Dickey visited with Hugh and Hazel for tea. Thursday evening April 28th, 2005 Heather MacGillivray, Suzanne Davis, Margaret Carroll and Hazel Davis attended the A.C.W. meeting at St. Stephen's Stratford with Hazel as the guest speaker, the topic "History of the Women's Auxiliary to the present Anglican Church Women 1886-2005." Ladies present represented St. James' Stratford, St. Paul's Stratford along with St. Patrick's. A beautiful lunch followed and a time of fellowship. Hazel was thanked and presented with a gift of money for The Diocese of Huron Anglican Church Women, the fund of my choice in my name. Hazel expressed her thanks to everyone, and for making my last engagement as Perth Deanery A.C.W. Representative so special. Spring Deanery meeting in Fordwich May 11, 2005 is my final meeting after 3 years representing Perth Deanery. Offering was being taken to the Cathedral on Saturday for Thank offering. On Sat., April 30, 2005 Margaret Carroll and Hazel Davis attended the Annual Conference of Anglican Church Women of the Diocese of Huron held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London with Theme of the Year 2005 - "Holy Spirit, Friend and Guide." Over 200 ladies registered for the very successful day. Pastor Sheilah Fletch was the guest speaker and gave a very inspirational message based on the theme. The Very Rev'd Terry Dance - Dean St. Paul's Cathedral was celebrant for the Holy Eucharist. Rev'd Karen Nelles, ACW Chaplain presided over Morning Prayer Service and conducted the installation of officers followed by presentation of cer- tificates for retiring council members, Hazel received her 3 year certificate. A marvellous day. Courtney MacGillivray is spending the weekend in Ottawa attending a friends wedding. Ron and Margaret Carroll attended the Exeter Jrs. Baseball game on Sunday held at the Alvin Willert Park, grandsons Matthew and Mitchell Iredale are play- ers. SAINTSBII RY NEWS Good attendance at Dining for Seniors By Bev Campbell EXETER — Ten members of Hurondale W.I. attended the "Dining For Seniors" dinner to start their April meeting. "Dining For Seniors" is a community ser- vice under the direction of Faye Skinner, where a noon meal is served monthly for a nominal fee to all seniors who wish to attend. After a delicious dinner, a short programme takes place and this month it was a penny sale. Following the lovely dinner, the group traveled to Lorraine Alexander's home where the meeting was being held. V.P. Mabel Hern opened the meeting and the Institute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect was recited. Roll Call took the form of all members paying their annual fees. Lois McFalls gave her "Caring" report and Marian Dougall reported on the April 4th board meeting. The District Annual is being held in Crediton on May 19th and the theme this year is "Sharing our Heritage." The dis- trict Picnic is July 5 with Grand Bend as hosts. Everyone is to bring a priced arti- cle for the Farmers' Market. Grand Bend is sponsoring a bus trip on September 17th to attend "Quilts, Quills and Bears." Hurondale made donations to W.I. annu- al projects. Secret Pals were revealed and new ones selected for next year. The meeting being concluded, the Annual Meeting took over and reports were given by those required to do so. Marian Dougall then called upon the nominating committee of June Stewart and Gladys Richardson to read the new slate of officers for 2005 - 06 and it was accepted. Marian Dougall then proceed- ed with the installation of officers as fol- lows: Past President - Marion Frayne President - Fern Dougall Vice President - Mabel Hern Secretary/Treasurer - Marilyn PYm Assistant Secretary - June Stewart District Director - Marilyn Pym Alternate District Director - Marion Dougall Financial Examiners - Laura Sillery and Bev Campbell R.O.S.E. Co-ordinator - Louis McFalls Public Relations Officer - Helen Webber Press Reporter - Bev Campbell Advocacy Co-ordinator - Marion Frayne Tweedsmuir History Curator - Fern Dougall The meeting adjourned and the next meeting will be May 25th at Mabel Hern's home. Spring fashions in Hensall May 9 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL — The Hensall shuffleboard scores for April 26 are as follows: Catherine DeCorte 498, Hank Dorssers 481, Lorne Archer 408, Willie Hoornaert 394, Ray Bennewies 368, Helen McKay 365, Cor DeCorte 351, Lola Nixon 348. Mark your calendars for the 21st annu- al village -wide yard and garage sale on Sat., May 28, rain or shine. Enjoy the firemen's breakfast, children's rides, bargains galore and every street has a sale. Hensall spring fair will be held June 10, 11. Photo contest categories are as fol- lows: Nature and Landscape; Travel; Animals; Farming; People. Photos may be black and white, or colour. Deadline for entries is 11 a.m. on Fri., June 10 at the Hensall Community Centre. Maximum print size is 8"x11". No com- posite photos, retouched prints or trans- parencies (slides) or previous entries accepted. At Hensall United Church, the service began with an organ prelude with Bill Gibson playing the organ. Helen MacLean welcomed everyone. Linda and Jerry Traquair were the ushers. Pastor Fred Darke read the announce- ments. Judi Walker was the reader and also lit the Christ candle. Scripture read- ings from Acts 17, Psalm 66, and John 14 were read. Pastor Darke's message was "We will know of His continuing presence with us." The service closed with the singing of "Spirit of the Living God," commissioning, benediction and choral amen. On Mon., May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Hensall United Church there will be "Spring Fashions au chocolat" with the hottest styles, colours and fab- rics served up with decadent chocolate desserts and coffee (fashions by Optionelle). Tickets are $5; for ticket information phone Mary Lou Hyde at 235-3231 or the church office at 262- 2935. The Hensall village -wide yard sale will be held on Sat., May 28. Anyone wishing to contribute articles suitable for the yard sale can bring their donations to Hensall United Church where they will be stored until sold. For more information phone Cecil Pepper at 262-2201 or the church office at 262-2935. HENSALL NEWS