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Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Announcements/Community
Tool box donation
South Huron District High School
students Tylar Slade and Jordan Reid show off a
new tool box for the automotive class recently donated to the program by Kevin
Bowman from Snap On Tools. (photo/Pat Bolen)
March important
events on calendar
HURON SOUTH - Plans
and arrangements for the
District Annual and the
Fall Rally were discussed
at the Huron South
District Women's Institute
Spring Board Meeting on
April 4.
Marlene Archer, our
Area Voting Delegate in
her report informed us
that 6,000 Teddy Bears
that had been donated
last September at the
Quilt Show in Toronto
had been sent to the USA
for distribution to Katrina
victims. She also noted
that clothing and health
information had been
sent by Women's Institute
members to the Far
North. A discussion con-
cerning the role of
Headquarters in Guelph
was conducted.
Crediton Women's
Institute compiled the
requirements for the
Zurich Fair display. The
theme being "The
Sesquicentennial of
Zurich". The theme for
FWIO for 2006- 2007 is
"Many Petals Make a
Rose".
President Jane Dearing
gave a report concerning
the FWIO Conference
2006 at Fanshawe
College in August.
Tweedsmuir Curator
Dolores Shapton noted
that the Huron County
Historical Society needs
help to find people to fill
executive offices.
Important dates to
remember are: South
Huron District Annual
May 18 at Grand Bend at
6:30, South Huron
District Picnic July 4 host-
ed by Hurondale, London
Area Tweedsmuir
Workshop at Coldstream
on Aug., 6 and the Huron
County Rally Oct., 2 at
Dashwood Community
Hall.
All Women's Institute
members and interested
ladies are encouraged to
attend these important
events.
U.C.W. meeting celebrates spring and the resurrection.
EXETER — The April
meeting of the U.C.W.
was held on Tuesday
evening in the church
basement with 33 ladies
present. The Leadership
Development Committee
were in charge of the
meeting.
The meeting table had
the autographed table
cloth on it, and on that
was a cross, vase of pussy
willows, two ornamental
rabbits, plush rabbit in a
holder, glass basket of
wrapped Easter eggs and
a potted Hydrangea.
Doris Elford welcomed
everyone and gave a
reading "Spring Rain".
Lorraine Alexander gave
a reading "Easter Is The
Gift". The ladies sang
"When I Survey The
Wondrous Cross" accom-
panied by the pianist Jean
Hodgert.
Helen Webber read the
scripture John 12:11-14.
Doris Elford gave an
Easter prayer. Lorraine
Alexander and Doris
Elford received the offer-
ing and Helen Webber
gave the offertory prayer.
Lorraine Alexander
gave a reading "Easter Is
a Time to Believe". Doris
Elford introduced
Marjorie Johns who has
been on a trip to the Holy
Land. She showed pic-
tures and gave a wonder -
Winners of the 2006
Huron CountyArt Show
HURON COUNTY —
The County of Huron
and the Huron County
Museum are pleased to
announce the winners of
the 2006 Huron County
Art Show.
1st prize - Abandoned
- Barbara Grace,
Goderich
2nd prize - Maitland
Suite, Autumn - Ron
Walker, Blyth
3rd prize - Harbour -
Madeleine Roske,
Goderich
Honourable mentions:
Varna Abstracted -
Tristan Eekhoff, Stephen
Township; Bygone -
Madeleine Roske,
Goderich; The Path Less
Traveled - Anne
Laviolette, Bayfield; Oil
in Oil - Amber Ruttan,
Wingham; First Snowfall
- Barbara McKnight,
Goderich; Winter Corn
Rows - Elizabeth Van
den Broeck, Goderich.
The Viewer's Choice
award was Winter Corn
Rows by Elizabeth Van
den Broeck. The top
three winning paintings
will become part of the
Huron County Art Bank
initiated from a bequest
from the estate of
Susannah Lattimer.
The 2006 Huron
County Art Show & Sale
is on display from April
1 to May 14 at the
Huron County Museum.
This year's show fea-
tures 51 paintings by 28
artists from across the
county. The special
exhibit is open to the
public during museum
hours Monday to
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Regular
admission rates apply.
ful travelogue of her trip
and a person could really
visualize what she was
talking about. Marjorie
also had trinkets she had
brought home with her.
She ended her talk by
playing "The Holy City"
which really finalized her
trip.
Helen Webber thanked
Marjorie and presented
her with a plant. Happy
Birthday was sung to
Helen Webber, her birth-
day was Tuesday.
Lorraine Alexander
gave a humorous reading
"Two Brothers". Helen
Webber gave a humorous
reading "This Is The
Tulip Eater". The ladies
sang "There Is a Green
Hill Far Away."
Our president Carolyn
Johns welcomed everyone
and thanked the pro-
gramme committee for
the meeting.
Anne Kernick took the
roll call which was
answered by an Easter
verse or poem. Minutes
and correspondence were
dealt with. Joan Skinner
gave the treasurer's
report and heads of the
standing committee gave
their reports. Grace Pym
said the ladies were going
to entertain September 27
at the Bluewater Rest
Home in Zurich.
June 12 is the campsite
day at Camp Bimini and a
number of churches are
having suppers namely
Centralia, April 22 and
Kirkton, April 26.
Everyone repeated the
U.C.W. prayer and deli-
cious desserts and bever-
ages (prepared by Janet
Coward, Joan Morgan,
Ola Batten, Anne Bray)
were partaken of which
brought a very enjoyable
evening to a close.
:gratIuat1Qft'
Graduate
Congratulations
Theresa in completing
your Bank Career
Training Course at
Westervelt and
achieving the
President Honours
Diploma. Theresa has
also accepted a job in
London.
Love Dad, Mom,
Ashley, Adam & Max
P.S. Happy 20th
Birthday April 10.
Happy 18th Birthday
Krystal (Joe)
April 21, 1988
Love 'qday, Cherish Yesterday,
Dream gamarraw.
Endless Love Mom, Maggie & S9die 4
COMING EVENTS... COMING EVENTS...
BAYFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6TH ANNUAL COL-
LECTOR EXHIBITION - Apr. 22 & 23 (loam to 5pm) at the
Bayfield Community Centre (upstairs). Free admission (dona-
tions appreciated), with a wide variety of collections to admire.
Antique appraisals (3 item limit with requested donation). Silent
auction and lunch counter are available on site. (tel: 565-2376)
(14-16*)
CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH IS HOSTING A ROAST
PORK DINNER - with Scallop potatoes. Saturday, April 22,
2006. Two sittings - 4.45 pm. or 6:00 pm. Advance tickets -
Adults $12.00, children (6-12) $6.00. Preschoolers - no charge.
Call Brent 228-6702, Judy 228-6704 or Larry 229-6304. (15;16)
COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES -
Southwestern Ontario - presented by United in Marriage, a fami-
ly ministry of the United Church of Canada - May 5-7, 2006.
Contact 519-243-4006 (Grand Bend) or
www.unitedinmarriage.org (14-16*)
EXETER UNITED CHURCH SMORGASBORD - Thursday,
May 4, 2006. 11:30am to 1:30pm. Adults $10, children 12 and
under $5. Take-out tickets $11 - have to be purchased by May
1st. Tickets available at the Church office or any UCW member
or call Lois Armstrong at 235-2563. (15-17)
FALL 2006 TRUNK SHOW - Sat., April 22nd. l0am-7pm.
Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend. Previewing Fall 2006
Linda Lundstrom Collection and 20th Anniversary Limited
Editions of Laparka. Fore more information call 238-2511.
(15;16)
KIRKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
"SPRING THAW" - Tuesday, May 2, 7:15 pm., Kirkton-
Woodham Community Centre. Speaker - Janet Anderson, JEA
Perennials, Strathroy (she will bring plants) Topic - "Great New
Perennials". Spring Mini Flower Show (entries accepted 6:30
pm. -7:00 pm.) Plant and Bulb sale (we welcome any additions to
our sale). Pick Up Plant Premiums. 2006 Memberships still
available. Everyone Welcome. (15-17*)
SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY RUMMAGE SALE
& AUCTION - Exeter Recreation Centre. Wed. April 19 - 6:00
to 9:00 pm. Thurs. April 20 - 9:30 am. to 2:00 pm. Auction
10:30 am. Town -wide pickup held Wed. 9:00 am. Open for
drop off Tues. evening. Volunteers welcome. 229-6544 or 235-
2557. (14-16)
THE TRILLIUM BRASS QUINTET - Live at Exeter United
Church. Thursday, April 20th. 7:30 pm. Tickets $10 at the
door. Featuring: The Sanctuary Singers & Fantasy for Brass by
Troy Ducharme (14-16*)
22ND ANNUAL TROUT FISHING DERBY - Sponsored by
Exeter Lion's Club and Ausable Bayfield Conservation
Foundation. Morrison Dam Reservoir on Saturday, May 6, 2006
from 7am-2pm. 16 years and under $1.00, 17 years and over
$2.00. For more information contact Paul Scott 235-3471.
BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH - YARD SALE, BAKE SALE
AND BBQ - Huron Street East, Exeter. Sat., May 13th, 8 am. til
? (16-18*)