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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-31, Page 15Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Times -Advocate 15 RBC cheque — The Exeter Royal Canadian Legion received a $500 donation for its Poppy Fund from the Exeter Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Oct. 17.Above left RBC employee Eleanor Ritchie presents Exeter Royal Canadian Legion member Jim Russell with the cheque. Donations like this are awarded through the Royal Bank Employee Volunteer Grant Program. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Annual fall event Cookie drive — The Exeter Sparks, Brownies and Guides have set up a booth at Holtzmann's Foodland in Exeter, raising money for their annual fall cookie drive.Above from left are Guide leader Michelle Lovie, guide Maizie Lovie, Brownie Heather East and Brownie leader Charlene Chappel. (photo/submitted) Anglican Diocese of Huron celebrates 150 years By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The 150th anniversary celebration of the Anglican Diocese of Huron was held at the John Labatt Centre in London on Sunday after- noon, Oct. 28. Several from St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton attended the ser- vice of rejoicing together in Christ at 2 p.m. The annual turkey sup- per sponsored by Holy Trinity Anglican Church was held at the Lucan Community Centre on Wed., Oct. 24 and was well attended. Get well wishes to Norah Wissel, who is a patient in Parkwood Hospital, London, from the Granton community. At the Granton -Wesley United Church on Sun., Oct. 28, pastor Paul Vollick led the service. The mes- sage was entitled -Don't be so humble - you're not that great." The Scripture readings were from Luke 8 and Second Timothy 4, Paul Mullenix lit the Christ candle. The ministry of music by the choir was Like a river of tears. Time was shared with the young people of the congregation. Sun., Nov. 11, Remembrance Day cere- monies will be held at the Granton cenotaph at 12:30 p.m. Granton -Wesley beef supper is to be held at the community centre in Kirkton on Nov. 4. NOTICE Consideration of Sign By-law Municipality of South Huron Council will consider a new Sign By-law at its regular council meeting on November 19,2007. Comments will be received by the Manager of Building and Development until 4:00 p.m. on November 9, 2007. Dwayne McNab, Chief Building Official Municipality of South Huron P.O. Box 759 Exeter, Ontario, NOM 1S6 Christmas FantasyAuction Nov 3 in Hensall By Liz Sangster I IENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - The Hensall shuffleboard scores for October 23 are as follows: (5 games) Ray Bennewies 361. (4 games) Marj Reichert 347, Joe Van Dorren 340, Hank Dorssers 336, Ann Van Dorren 231. (3 games) Harry Pennings 367, Catherine DeCorte 361, Alice Thiel 339, Doris Hamilton 324, Joyce Pepper 203, Theo Vandenboom 177. The Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society will meet on Wed., Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Hensall arena to make plans for the 140th annual Hensall Spring Fair to be held on June 13-14, 2008. Everyone welcome. Hensall United Church will present a Christmas Fantasy Auction on Nov. 3 at the Hensall Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. There will be hand -painted items, toys, tools, dinners, gifts, golf, crafts, Christmas items, and much more. Door prizes will include a "Heavenly Helpings" cookbook, an antique quilt, and a Christmas centrepiece. There will be complimentary refresh- ments, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Admission is $5. nTig- 9 dyzio ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, November 2, 9 am - 8 pm Saturday, November 3, 9 am - 5 pm OFF ALL 10% NEW Christmas merchandise Come in to view our huge selection of Christmas decor. Speak to our expert designers to set up an appointment for our in-house decorating services. Let us help you choose the right pieces to make your holiday decorating a success. 391 Main St., Exeter 519.235.0009 A limited number of tickets are available for the auction dinner. Phone Lynn Leppington to reserve your table, 262-2938 or 524-4563. Lucielle Beer was the greeter at Hensall United Church. The service began with welcome and announcements. Rob Cameron was the organist. Jan Collings was the reader and candle -lighter. The ushers were Garry and Janice Alderdice. The prayer of confes- sion and assurance of forgiveness were heard before Rev Lewis' sermon, "The Discipline of Worship". Psalm 65 was the responsive psalm. "0 Worship the King" and "Come Let Us Sing Of A Wonderful Love" were sung. The offering was received and dedicated. Commissioning and benediction ended the service. At Carmel Presbyterian Church, Rev Jan Maclnnes was the guest minister. 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