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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-19, Page 11Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 11 Big Brothers get boost from donation EXETER — Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron (BBBSSH) received a boost in the amount of $3,500 on July 12 from Dennis and Lynda Whaling, owners of Tim Hortons of Exeter. The Whalings are `Match - Makers' in the BBBSSH's Leadership Giving Program. Leadership donors at the Match Maker level help ensure the 25 kids waiting will have a chance to have their own Big Brother or Big Sister. Executive director Dianne Beach, stated, "it is community partners such as Tim Hortons of Exeter who make a real differ- ence for the children we serve." Beach went on to say that "many donors tell us that one of the most satisfying things about supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron is the sense of making a direct impact on a child's life. Throughout the year, new mentoring friendships begin, changing the lives of both the 'Big' and the `Little' forever. Donations to BBBSSH enable our staff to recruit, train and support the men and women who make the commitment to be a mentor for a child in need. While every contribution is deeply appreciated, individuals and businesses who can make a contribution at the Leadership Giving Level —$2,500 and above for `Match Makers', and $500 and above for the `Match Support Team' have significant impact. Leadership donors help to guar- antee each match goes on for a long time, even for a lifetime. Board president Drew Robertson encourages other businesses to become a part of the Leadership Giving Program. Commitments can be made in the form of outright contribu- tions, multi-year pledges, and gifts of stocks or securities and through estate planning. All contributions to BBBSSH are tax-deductible, but many forms of charitable giving offer addi- tional tax or estate planning ben- efits. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron receives no govern- ment funding and is a member agency of Huron United Way. For more information about the programs and services offered by BBBSSH visit their website at www.shbbbs.on.ca, or call 235- 3307. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron (BBBSSH) received a boost in the amount of $3,500 on July 12 from Tim Hortons of Exeter. Accepting the cheque from Tim Horton owner Dennis Whaling (second from right) are from left BBBSSH case worker Amy Elston, board president Drew Robertson and case worker Amy Schwartzentrubet (photo/Pat Bolen) Get ready to attend Varna's annual church picnic July 30 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Congregation of Varna and Goshen paid tribute to their dedicated choir and organists on Sunday morning with a special music filled service of worship. Focus was on the Psalms which encourage everyone to sing a new song to the Lord. With plenty of help Pastor Elly called in recruits for an impromptu choir made up of former choir members. Lynda Smith and Carol Hunt, Joan White, Nancy (Mustard), Anne Lavis, Donna VARNA Draper, Sharon Chuter and Brenda Consitt who sang "It is No Secret" accompanied by Mildred McAsh on the piano. To demonstrate the difference that extra touch the choir gives each week to the worship service, both choirs then combined to sing the same hymn again. Other musical gifts included Glen McGregor on the bagpipes and the similarities between culture and tradition and our faith were pointed out in the reflection time. Terri Louch sang verses of "Praise the Lord With the Sound of Trumpet" as part of a medley Business Directory REPAIRS Sewing Machine REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES Free estimates 90 day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 Awr Gaiser ""+ Kneale EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 of Psalms read by readers Joan White and Carol Hunt. Pastor Elly's message focused on John Wesley's "Directions for Singing", especially his admonition to 'sing lustily and with good courage'. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength. Be no more afraid of your voice, nor ashamed of its being heard. Celebrations within the church family included belated birthday wishes to Linda Linfield, Doug Reid, Kate Keys and Margie Elliot. Elva Peck had family with her to celebrate her birth- day that day. Congratulations were offered to Bruce and Anna Keys in honour of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Pastor Elly's family were home, and fiance Dave from London and son Ben and daughter-in- law Danijelo who are now mov- ing to Victoria B.C. from Halifax. The church service will be at Goshen next week and then the Annual Church Picnic Service NEWS tr a• *Merry Rags -v Fashion Boutique (fa/Wire/4 =Z. c a l- a(e is 4- 20 - 50% off • er All *- Summer Merchandise .41 (Excluding Swimwear, Jewellery & Joseph Ribkoff) Starts Friday, July 21, 2006 Fall Fashions arriving daily Open 7 days 238-2818 2 kms South of Grand Bend A v iM f� daughter Kathy will be on July 30 at the Complex. A reminder that Fish Fry Tickets for August 6 are still available, but the cut off date will be July 30 so get your tickets from any rec committee member or at the Varna Corner Store. Mark your calendar for Sat., Oct. 21 for the con- cert at Brucefield United Church. Five Alive Presents Canada's Singing Priest. 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