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The Times Advocate, 2005-06-08, Page 7Wednesday,June 8, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 7 Jazzing things up to help school for the blind By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF funding for extracurricu- lar activities including music programs, the GRAND BEND — woodworking shop and Charity fundraisers usual- sports. ly occur when individuals An evening of music fea- share personal connec- turing the Cameo Jazz tions to a cause. Band will take place Sun., In the case of Dr. Bruce June 26 at the Grand Eickmeier a longtime Bend Legion from 2-6 Zurich resident, the con- p.m. nection comes through his There will also be an grandson Danny, a stu- auction showcasing furni- dent at W. Ross ture made out of old MacDonald School for the hockey sticks. Walter Blind in Brantford. Gretzky, father of leg - The school is for stu- endary hockey hero dents who are blind and Wayne, is a huge support - deaf -blind, often referred er of the school and often to the facility by their volunteers at the wood local school boards. The working shop. centre also provides Furniture created by extensive resource ser- students, and signed by vices for school board Walter Gretzky, will be programs. placed on the auction block. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the New Grapevine, the Legion or by calling 238- 1020, 238-2455, 236- 4907 or 238-1228. The school has a current enrolment of 212 stu- dents. Eickmeier, joined by others with personal con- nections to the school, has decided to help boost A Grand Bend fundraiser will help Danny Eickmeier (right) and other students who attend the W. Ross MacDonald School for the Blind in Brantford. Walter Gretzky is an avid supporter of the school and helps with the wood working class. (photo/submitted) Church member receives certificate By Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT SAINTSBURY — Hugh and Hazel called on Rev. Stanley and Liz Jay recently at their home in Mitchell. On Wednesday evening Hazel visited St. James Anglican Church in St. Marys to pay respects to the family of the late Olive Hodgins who passed away May 30. The funeral service was held Thurs., June 2 from the church with the Rev. Dr. Dalice Sim offici- ating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home in Lucan. St. Patrick's was decorated with baskets of potted plants and spring flowers as the congregation welcomed visitors and friends to their 145th anniversary service. The Rev. Stanley Jay was offi- ciant and preacher for the Holy Eucharist and the Thanksgiving on the Anniversary of a Parish Service. Processional hymn was "The Church is One Foundation." Rev. Jay was assisted by Bob MacGillivray, Crystal Ellerington, Margaret Carroll, Suzanne Davis and Caleb MacGillivray led in scriptures and special prayers. Courtney MacGillivray was lay assistant to Rev. Jay and was thanked for her dedication to her church and for the assistance she has provided at St. Patrick's and good wishes as she begins her new career at Midland SAINTSBURY NEWS Ontario. Heather MacGillivray and her dad Hugh Davis favoured with the singing of "Where He Leads Me." Starr Davis was cross bearer and Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray was candle bearer for the service. Ron Carroll and Bryon Ellerington presented the offering. 65 years of service Hazel Davis had the wonderful privilege to present Viola Atkinson with a framed certificate honour- ing her on her 65 years as a mem- ber of St. Patrick's and her faithful work with W.A. Guild and now ACW. Atkinson has certainly been a valued member; her daughter Shirley Kemps, sister Shirley McAlpine and great-grandson Zackery Kemps were at St. Patrick's for the special occasion. Service closed with recessional hymn, "Faith of Our Fathers." Following the service everyone gathered in the Racey Memorial Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments. A perfect ending for a special service. A photo of the presentation will be in Huron Church News in the fall. Ron and Margaret Carroll and granddaughter Michelle Iredale were recent lunch guests with cousin Edythe Mugford of St. Marys. On the weekend Matthew Iredale and Michelle joined grandparents for service at St. Patrick's and the afternoon at the Carroll home. Sunday afternoon Courtney MacGillivray attended a bridal shower for girlfriend Terri -Ann Dobbie of Lucan whose wedding takes place in August. Hazel Davis along with a number of relatives and friends attended the bridal shower on Sunday afternoon honouring Jill Van Heukelom (whose marriage to Dan Maguire takes place in September), hosted by Mary and Leeann Maguire held at the Maguire home. Hensall Spring Fair poster winner Lori Taylor was the win- ner of this year's Hensall Spring Fair poster con- test.The theme of the contest was "a look at the family farm." (photo/Pat Bolen) FAR!v iNG 119 :OW t/VSALL it% 441 Last call for strawberry supper tickets By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — Dave Williams was in charge of the celebration of 80 years of United Church of Canada church service on Sunday morning. The Introit was sung and Corey Smith lit the Christ candle. Williams gave the welcome and the Passing of the Peace was passed by people shak- ing hands. Williams gave the announcements and Sharon Lynn gave a Minute for Council. Williams led in the Call to Worship and the Gathering Prayer. The hymn, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" was sung. Affirmation of Our Faith, "A New Creed" was read in unison. The children's hymn was "I've Got Peace Like a River" and Williams told the children a story of forgiveness. The choir sang "I Walk with the King," accompanied by organist Jean Hodgert. Psalm 33:1-12 was read. Williams read the Scripture: Romans 4:13-25 and the title of his message was, "When It All Seems Hopeless." The hymn, "I Heard the Voice of Jesus" was sung. Joan Skinner gave a minute for mission entitled, "A Letter From Lori Stewart and Paul Hagerman." Karen Etherington and Helen Weston received the offering, Etherington was the greeter and Skinner took an item forward for the food bank. The closing hymn, "The Church's One Foundation," was sung. Williams gave the commissioning and pro- nounced the benediction. Everyone sang the clos- ing chorus. Announcements If you have a child you wish to have baptized, there are three dates available: June 12, July 31 and Oct. 2. please contact Dave Williams or any- one from the Worship Committee, Karen Etherington, Judith Parker, Sharon Passmore, Virginia Warwick. The Outreach Committee from council is looking for volunteers for the Out of the Cold program on June 20 and Aug. 22. If you are able to help, please contact Joan Skinner at 229-6295. June 12: There will be a communion service during our worship service led by Rev. Harry Disher. June 12: Our strawberry and ham supper at South Huron Rec Centre from 5 to 7 p.m. Advance tickets only. Adults $10, Children five to 12 years $5. Last day to buy tickets is June 8. Contact any- one on church council for tickets. June 14: UCW meeting at 8 p.m. Program: Mission and Outreach. Diane Jeffery, Grace Pym, Muriel Parsons. Roll call: Name a country with need for Mission and Outreach. Lunch: June Stewart, Janet Coward, Helen Webber and Sandra Rose. June 21: Shower for Tracy Taylor at the church starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring sandwiches or squares for lunch. June 26: Thames Road-Elimville and other churches will meet at MacNaughton Park for the service and then a potluck picnic lunch will be partaken of. Sept. 10: The finance committee is planning the second annual golf and BBQ fundraiser at the Exeter Golf Course; $40 includes green fees and all -you -can -eat BBQ. BBQ only $15. Invite your friends and relatives, everyone is welcome. Contact Marilyn Vandenbussche, Rick Parker or Pat Ballantyne. Personals Sylvia Post of Edmonton Alberta visited with her mother, Margaret Stewart for a week. About 50 descendants of John Cann and Mary Catherine Passmore enjoyed their second picnic on Sat., June 4, the 110th wedding anniversary of our grandparents. Roy Merkley and Margaret Love of Grand Bend welcomed everyone to a potluck smorgasbord lun- cheon with lots of visiting and picture taking in the afternoon. Families of five branches were pre- sent: Roxie, Reta, Pearl, Robert and Carman, William has no descendants. John and Isabelle McLauchlan, Viola Hewitt of London, Mary Gartenburg of Kingston, Norman Shier of Toronto, Jean Scott of Stratford, George Raycraft of Moncton, Clarence and Isabel Thomson of Woodham, Murray and Louise Shier of Kirkton, Glenn and Dorothy Jeffery and Bill and Rhoda Rohde attended the Hanna cousins' picnic at Kirkton United Church for a noon meal on Saturday. Norman Shier and Bill Rohde played the piano and violin for part of the afternoon, we visited and reminisced. Viola Hewitt was the hostess.