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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-08-30, Page 9share learn support stop smoking discussion group Beginning September 28 6:00-8:00 p.m. Huron County Health Unit Hwy 4 South of Clinton Register by calling 519-482-3416 9 Losses and new beginnings By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON – The Granton community shares the loss of a long- time Granton resident, Elsie Dann Jones, who passed away Sunday morning, August 27, hav- ing suffered a stroke a few weeks ago. At the Granton -Wesley United Church on Sun., Aug. 27, Mary Waters lit the Christ Candle. Pastor Paul Vollick led the service and the message was enti- tled "It's a hard road." The lessons were from John 6 and Ephesians 6. The ministry of music was a piano solo by Shirley Mullenix entitled "Mansion Over the Hilltop." On Sun., Sept. 10, Unit One will host the muffin social before the service. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., Aug. 27 Rev. Dalice Sim celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The message was about letting God's Holy Spirit be a guide in times of need. Bill Schaefer read the lessons. Congratulations to Jaden and Carolyn (Bryan) Ropp of St. Marys on the birth of their baby daughter Anna Pearl on Sat., July 29. Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Exeter Times–Advocate The Ilderton Fair Ambassador competition was held Aug. 24 at the Ilderton Community Centre. Back from left are contestants Breanne Ritchie, Sarah Reeve, Meredith Field, 2005 ambassador Chris Andrews, runner up Katlin Gysemans and 2006 winner Belinda Bowman. In front are princess and prince winners Erica Noyes and Michael deKorte. (photo/Pat Bolen) Worship services resume in Varna on Sunday By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA – Last Thursday 40 ladies of the Varna U.C.W. and community ladies as well as family and friends trav- eled to Blyth and enjoyed a delicious supper at the Blyth United Church. Deb Rathwell welcomed all and hoped every- one enjoyed a good summer. Deb thanked Mona Stephenson and Sjoujke for all their hard work planning and getting the meal and theatre tickets arranged. Following the delicious dinner Leisa Stephenson thanked the ladies for the wonderful meal. Deb thanked all those that collected for gifts for three weddings in the community and also made mention that collecting is still being done for Kat Van Bergen (daugh- ter of Elly Van Bergen) and anyone wanting to donate should drop it off at the Corner Store in Varna. Sjoujke Steenbeek was thanked for taking charge of the cookies for Vacation Bible School. Thanks also to Elly for arranging the Mystery Tour on Aug. 11. Thank yous were read from Bob Stephenson and Deb Sinclair, Doris Wilson, Carol Pakenham and Brenda Consitt. Bernice Reid, Marg Hayter, Ruth Johnston, Ruby Hill, Lynda Hill, Joan Beierling, Barb Consitt, Sjoujke Steenbeek, Colleen Faulds, Janice Prescator and Donna Smale all had August birthdays and were extended birthday wishes. Bernice Reid had the birthday closest to the date and will pick up her gift at the Corner store in Varna. A reminder to everyone to mark their Calendars for Oct. 21. Five Alive presents Canada's Singing Priest. Rev. Mark Curtis in concert. His concerts are a must to experience! A fun filled, toe tapping, inspirational per- formance of contemporary, gospel, show tunes and bal- lad style music, which is intertwined with heartwarming VARNA NEWS stories, meaningful messages and lots of laughter that will leave you wanting more. Get your ticket now from any Five Alive member and don't miss it. Next U.C.W. meeting will be Oct. 5 with Shirley Hill and Joan Beierling in charge. Following the dinner ladies either walked or drove over to the Blyth Theatre to see School House. Worship Service resumes this Sun., Sept. 3 in Varna Church. Everyone welcome. Birthday wishes are extended to Ralph Stephenson in honour of his 80th birthday. Friends and family gathered at the home of Deb and Don Rathwell to celebrate with Ralph. Happy birthday Ralph! The Stanley Township Mixed Soft Ball team playing in the Tri - County League fmished off in their tourna- ment last weekend as true winners. This team never lost a game all sea- son and won three straight games to win the A Championship. Way to go team. The coaches of this team are Jack de Groot and Dave Cooper . Members of the team are Katie Sparling, Heather Heard, Luke Cooper, Trevor Steckle, Sean de Groot, Foster Postill, Kyla Bryans, Alysha Kipfer, Alyssa Taylor, Kiera Vere, Darren Greidanus, Josh Plasschart, and Colton Pickett. Well Done! POLICE BRIEF Police arrest one male after citizen call BLUEWATER — Huron OPP received a call facing one count of assault. from a concerned citizen Aug. 18 regarding a domestic assault at a res- idence in Bayfield. Police attended, finding a female victim had been assaulted by a male party. 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