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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-11-08, Page 9Wednesday, November 8, 2006 TIMES—ADVOCATE 9 Mark your calendars with events in Varna By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Varna U.C.W. met last Thursday evening. Debbie Rathwell opened the meeting with the U.C.W. Purpose, the reason why we were there fol- lowed by prayer. Margaret Hayter read a letter of thanks for the used stamps. Margaret sent five lbs of used stamps which she collected from Tuckersmith Telephone office, Bluewater Municipality Office, Hensall Co-op and other people whom save them. A few ladies attended the Fall Rally in Stratford. Carol Simons is the Huron Perth Presbyterial presi- dent. The Annual executive meeting will be Jan 29 at the Brucefield Church. Pastor Elly Van Bergen was thanked for putting the coffee on Sunday mornings when Worship is in Varna. Graham Keys (resident of Varna) is getting married on Dec. 23. A collection envelope will be at the Corner Store in Varna. Eleanor McAsh read a reading on Remembrance fol- lowed by Mary Ostrom with prayer. Cookbooks "Let's Bake Bread" are still selling and still for sale. Thanks to leader Debbie Rathwell for carrying on as leader with the support and reminders of members. Next meeting will be Nov. 30 which will be the Christmas Dinner and program. A short executive meeting was held following the regular meeting. Worship Service was in Varna Church on Sunday honouring Remembrance day. Jacob Govier dressed in Scout Uniform lit the Christ candle. The gift of music from the Choir was A Song of Peace and Pastor Elly VanBergen's message was on "What Part of No Did You Not Understand?" Happy 21st Anniversary was extended to Brenda and Scott Consitt. Wreath service at the Cenotaph Following the service the congregation paraded to the Cenotaph for the Cenotaph Service and laying of the wreaths. New resident of Varna Paul Dearlove played the Last Post. Wreaths were laid. Floyd McAsh laid the wreath representing the Veterans, Dave Roy represented the Province of Ontario, Jim Ferguson laid the Wreath for the Municipality of Bluewater and Charles Reid laid the wreath representing the L.O.L. Worship will be in Varna on Sun., Nov. 12. Advent Dec. 2 and 3 Mark your calendar for the Advent Event at Varna Church to be held Dec. 2 and 3 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. both days. "Twas In the Moon of Wintertime" is the theme. Woodsy Decorations and woodland Santas or Father Christmas figures are needed. Please speak to Elly for more information or if you have any. Food drive — Zurich firefighters were out on the streets of the com- munity Saturday morning collecting canned food donations.Among those helping out were from left, firefighters Marty Merner, Brian DePaepe, Brian McLeod and Kevin McKinnon along with Emily DePaepe. (photo/Pat Bolen) WINIOO Shoppers Drug Mart Gift Card *Restrictions apply. See below for details. 50 or over? 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Please contact Joan Brodie for further information. Varna Crokinole Club meets Tues., Nov. 14 for sin- gles play. G``., J Gaiser Kneale 11 Insurance Brokers Inc. • Home • Auto • Farm • Commercial Kelly O'Leary Please call Kelly for any of your insurance needs at 1-888-482-9747 gkins@cabletv.on.ca 44 Ontario St., CLINTON 519-482-3401