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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-03, Page 16c KOth c Oth Off' K Qth c Oth cOth K Oth c Oth cOth K 0th c Qth K Oth c Oth K Oth K Oth Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 15 Bowl for Kids raises $19,662 Crediton W. I. elects officers Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron (BBBSSH) held its Bowl for Kids awards night April 20 at the Exeter Lions Youth Centre.Although missing the mark on their $21,000 goal, several volunteers helped raise $19,662 for the BBBSSH's 26th annual Bowl for Kids, their top fundraiser of the year. Many participants earned prizes including above from left Robert Horner,Alex Parsons, Mike Pregent, Eleanor Armstrong representing the Exeter Scotiabank, Richard Rader, Kristy Mostrey, Rev. Sue McCullough representing St. James Anglican in Clandeboye, Mike Porter and Bob Reynolds. Grand prize winners for 2006 are first place winner Richard Rader of Rona Cashway in Exeter, raising $965; second place winner Bob Reynolds, a longtime supporter of Bowl for Kids, raising $773 and third place winner Mike Pregent, a big mentor with the agency raising $730. The Bowling League division awarded prizes to Cheryl Kennedy, first place at $725, Mike Porter, second place at $556 and Robert Horner third place at $433. Zurich Town and Country raised $1,858, Lucan raised $1,696. Scotiabank in Exeter took top place in the Corporate division, raising $1,574.The churches altogether raised $4,800, St. James Anglican of Clandeboye raised $2,463 in pledges, winning this year's tro- phy. Below from left are second place child winnerTamekaArnold, rais- ing $645, executive director of BBBSSH Dianne Beach, first place child winner Glen Thompson, raising $1,000, the highest amount any individual raised this year, and BBBSSH resource co-ordinator Amy Elston. (photos/Nina Van Lieshout) CREDITON— The Crediton Women's Institute held their annual meeting April 26 at the home of Rosemary Neeb. The roll call, "What I did for Easter" was answered by 12 members after presi- dent Alma Davey welcomed all. Monthly and yearly reports were given. Anne Cottel had written reports of the board meeting and upcoming events for each member to take home as a reference. Plans were made for the upcoming District Annual May 18 in Grand Bend and the picnic July 4. Gifts for the conference in August were finalized. The next meeting is set for May 24 with members, husbands and or friends going out for supper at 6:30 p.m. and then an evening of fun and games at the home of Noella Triebner. Jean Neil installed the officers of the Crediton Women's Institute for the upcoming year as follows: Past president Anne Cottel;President Alma Davey; Vice president Anne Cottel, Secretary Jane Dearing, Treasurer Alma Davey, Assistant treasurer Jean Neil, Curator Dolores Shapton, ROSE Education co-ordinator Cheryl MacLeod, Advocacy co- ordinator Lois Brownlee, District director Anne Cottel, Alternate district director Cheryl MacLeod, Good cheer Rosemary Neeb and Lois Brownlee. Volunteers hours were added up, a total of 2,309 were reported from the members. A penny auction was held and money raised was donated to "Pennies for Friendship". A delicious lunch was served by the executive members. Church News In a Ministry Exchange, Rev. Bob Biggar of Ontario Street United church in Clinton was the guest min- ister at Zion United Church in Crediton Sunday with Rev. Sheila Macgregor speaking in Clinton. Rev. Biggar's sermon was enti- tled, "Get pumped about church". Sacrament of Baptism will be held on Mother's Day, May 14. Anyone wishing to have their child baptized should contact Rev. Sheila Macgregor at 234- 6789 or 235-0613. All ladies of the congrega- tion are invited to the U.C.W.'s annual May sup- per meeting. It will be held May 4 at the church at 5:45 p.m. Please let Irene Haugh know at 234-6336 if you will be attending and if you need a ride. In a change of plans, the ecumenical service will not be held on Conference Sun., May 28 and the regular worship service will be held in Crediton. The Zion United Church anniversary will be held on Sun., June 4 and the church has been fortunate in being able to book a rising new Christian singing group called "Heaven's Gate". The Sunday School annual service and picnic goes Sun., June 11; a fish fry is Fri., June 16 at the Crediton ball park and Sun., June 25 is the Crediton Cemetery Decoration service. The very popular chicken bar- becue is set for Tues., Aug. 15. POLICE BRIEFS Residence mischief in Huron Park HURON PARK — On April 28 at approximately 10 p.m. several youths attend- ed a residence on Columbia Drive in Huron Park. The Teens smashed the back door and then fled through the field. OPP respond to fight in Exeter EXETER — On May 1 Huron OPP responded to a large fight on Andrew Street in Exeter. Police attended and found four males yelling and fighting. The males in age from 15 to 43 are all from Exeter. The parties were separated and warned for there inappro- priate behavior. WM WM -- — - - - ---- Enjoy refreshments while browsing through the Greenhouse to see what's new. Saturday, May 6th & Sunday, May 7th N9:OOam-6:OOpm� 77688 Orchard Lime. Regular Hours Mon. -Fri. 8-8 Sat. 8-6; Sun. 11-5 COUNTY OF HURON PUBLIC NOTICE Re: FEES & CHARGES This notice is given under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c25, s391(1) By-laws re: fees and charges. Fees for Notices of Intent under the Forest Conservation By-law and Onsite Sewage Systems and Plumbing Fees. These Fees and Charges will be presented at a Public Meeting for consideration on May 16, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich, Ontario. Barbara A. Leamen County Clerk The Corporation of the County of Huron 1 Court House Square Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 (519) 524-8394 RR# 1 Bayfield - arm 482-3020 T[dh2Pi d4 //GS CI'2GtW& aniette4 „ � 4 �EATENL 5 YEARS IN 2006!' 1111 NEV127,1.-,L Come Help Us Celebrate our 30th Anniversary May 4-13 30% off Giftware 40% off instock Wallpaper Join us for refreshments May8&9 Fill out a ballot for our prize draws 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th 30th EXETER DECOR CENTRE 30th 15 Gidley St., Exeter (519) 235-1010 30th (behind Scotiabank) 30th Invitation to COMMUNITY LIVING - SOUTH HURON BOARD OF DIRECTORS' 38TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, June 21, 2006 7:00 p.m. Agenda Election of Officers Proposed By -Law Change Staff Recognition Community Living South Huron 146 Main Street, Dashwood, Ontario Call 237-3637 for further information