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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-06-21, Page 15Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 15 Lots of events planned in Centralia By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA - Hi everyone. We hope that you're enjoying these sunny summer days. Don't forget to water your patio pots and hanging baskets during this hot dry weather! On these warm summer evenings, you'll often hear the ring of the bat as someone con- nects with a good hit at the base- ball park in Centralia. You may want to stop by and see who's there and enjoy some baseball activity sometime soon. Everyone's invited to an evening of inspirational music with Bruce Harding on Mon., June 26. That's next week already! If you don't have your tick- ets yet, you can get them at the door or contact Rev. Michelle Down. Tickets are $15 for those over 30, and if you're under 30, you're very lucky because there's no charge. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by an enjoyable time of food and fellowship. A musical summer evening will be a lovely addition to your week! Sun., June 18 was Father's Day. During the children's time, Rev. Michelle invited the children and their fathers to the front of the church. (She informed the dads that they wouldn't be asked to be donkeys this time, as they were the last time.) The children and their dads acted out the story of Samuel's search for a new king, David, from the Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 15:34 to 16:13. David Lenting was chosen as the new king for the play. All dads enjoyed the lovely plants which the children gave them to take home and plant. There were many special occa- sions to be recognized, including birthday greetings for Anne Huxtable, Marjorie Johns, and June and Bill Essery. Congratulations to Donna and Harvey Smith and Mary Peterson and Rob Essery who recently cel- ebrated wedding anniversaries. On Sun., June 25, the Centralia Sunday School Anniversary will be celebrated. Congregations from Zion West and Centralia are invited to join with friends and family at 11:30 a.m. for wor- ship. Plan to stay for lunch and fellowship following worship. A combined worship and picnic will be held at Centralia United Church on Sun., July 2. Bring your favourite potluck dish and your lawn chair for an informal worship service. Remember, too, that worship will be at 10 a.m. at Zion West on July 9 and 23. It will be held at Centralia United Church on July 16 and 30. Rev. Michelle's Lemonade Stand will be open after each worship. Mark the beef barbecue on your calendar too for July 23 at Centralia United Church! Lots to do in the Centralia area during these upcoming weeks. Hope to see you there! CENTRALIA NEWS Firefighters train at Sexsmith airport By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Exeter firefight- ers were at Sexsmith Airport June 15 familiarizing them- selves with the aircraft and facilities at the field. The airport, located just north of Exeter at MacDonald Road and Airport Line, was established in 1962 by Leonard Greb and bought by a group of pilots in 2000. It is home to around 24 air- craft with a mix of tail drag- gers and high performance aircraft. The field has two grass run- ways with a 3,000 foot east - west runway and a 1,200 foot north -south strip as well as a maintenance hanger and 24 individual hangers owned by shareholders. Pilot Wayne Steeper wel- comed the firefighters to the field, saying the training was last done a few years ago and the pilots can see the benefit for the visit to train new mem- bers of the fire department and update others. Steeper briefed the depart- ment on fuel storage at the airport as well as water avail- ability, lighting and communi- cations, information he said would be needed in the event of an air ambulance being called to the airport. Ron Helm (left) points out some of the features of his 1946 Taylor Craft to Exeter firefighters Bill Armstrong and Danny Smith June 15 at Sexsmith Airport.The firefighters were at the airport as part of a training night for the department to familiarize itself with the airport and aircraft fly- ing out of it. (photo/Pat Bolen) Steeper said the aircraft at the field are built light enough that two or three firefighters can lift the tail and that a screwdriver is enough to buck- le a door. He added that if firefighters are trying to extricate a pilot from an aircraft the toughest place to go through will be the windshield. Steeper also noted the air- craft fuel is 100 octane and "very volatile," and that each aircraft has a master switch which cuts all electrical power. Following the briefing, the firefighters examined individ- ual aircraft, with the owners pointing out differences between each plane, such as the 1946 Taylor Craft belong- ing to Ron Helm, who said unlike most aircraft which have fuel in the wings, his plane holds its fuel in the nose. For more information on Sexsmith Airport, contact Helm at 235-2644. Varna res• • idents enjoy lots of celebrations By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Stan Lee Club met at the Dinner Bell for lunch and the June meeting with 20 present. George and Marianne Colclough and Bruce and Anna Keys were treated to lunch honouring them for their 60th Wedding Anniversaries, June 8 and July 20 respectively. Everyone signed a card for each couple. Norene Hayter was honoured for her 90th birthday which was a few days before. President Charles Reid conducted the business and mentioned he and Bernice would be attending the U.S.C.O. convention in Kitchener in August. Glen Deichert will send a donation to the two men from London who helped at the Huronview birthday party in April. Margaret Hayter gave a reading, "Joyful, Joyful." The next meeting will be at the Stanley Complex on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Marlene Deichert spoke of a bus trip to Octoberfest. High euchre winners were Bernice Reid and Gordon Johnston. Consolation winners were Gladys Peck and Hugh McBride. Friends gathered for the Farewell BBQ at Sandra Turner's Country Store. Music by Ralph Stephenson, Glenn Deichert and Steve Argyle added to the celebration. The Turner family donned aprons while Sandra said her goodbyes. Dave was flipping burgers. Mavis pouring refresh- ments and Christopher scooping ice cream. Tammy had her hands full keeping track of baby Chace who was passed from one admir- er to another while new dad Matt kept a close watch. Michelle, Rachelle, Lavonne, Jessie and Phoebe arrived at the tail end of the celebration. The store will be open part time this week as Sandra packs up and then open as "The Corner Store" June 26 and with the official grand opening on July 1. Everyone is invited to stop in for coffee and muffins on the house, entertainment and a chance at a door prize of tickets to the Fish Fry at the Complex on Aug. 6. Church service was in Goshen on Sunday. Happy Birthday wish- es were sung to Pastor Elly who cele- brated her birthday on Sat., June 17 Congratulations were extended to Cam garybean SECURITIES LTL- MakeYour Investments Count Stocks, Bonds, Income Trusts, Mutual Funds & RRSP Products Gary Bean Securities Ltd. 588 Main Street South Exeter, Ontario NOM IS I 519-235-4099 1-800-710-5216 Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and Investment Dealers Association of Canada 1 Laurie whom was vale- dictorian and also recip- ient of some music awards. Congrats were also extended to Carolyn Van Slighenhorst who graduated with Honours from Arts in European Studies at Guelph University. Bruce and Anna Keys had granddaughter Jennifer and great grandson Aiden at the service today. Prayers were offered for Steve Dawe who is in Hospital and for David and Bonnie Roy and family. Dave's Father Hugh Roy passed away this past week. Congratulations to Kim and Everett Smith and to their families on the Baptism of Jocelyn Dawn Smith. Jocelyn was baptized in Egmondville United Church. Yours truly was there on Sunday. Ron and Marion Coleman celebrated their 45th Anniversary. Municipality of Bluewater Presents, , . A Fun -Filled, Action Packed Day Camp for children ages 4-12 yrs old Summer 2006: July 10th - August 18th KIDS SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM!! Program locations: - Bayfield, Hensall & Zurich Community Centre Complexes Registration Dates: June 19th - Zurich Community Complex 5-7 pm June 20th - Hensall Community Complex 5-7 pm June 21st - Bayfield Community Complex 5-7 pm or Pick up registration forms at the Zurich Municipality office or call Zurich Municipality office at (519) 236-4351. Summer Playground July 10th - August 18th (six weeks) Drop off times 8 am - 9 am Pick up times 4-5 pm, Monday - Friday Playground cost: Full day $70/week, Half days $40/week (morning or afternoon). Single Day $20/day, Half Day $15/day Special Fun Theme Days.. . Contest Day, Wet and Wild Day, Party Day, Magical Mysteries Day, Summer Olympics, ucky Messy Madness, Camping Day and much Any questions call (519) 236-4351 or E-mail: courtney_overholt@hotmail.com