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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-11-28, Page 1616 Times -Advocate Wednesday, November 28, 2007 T -A wins chili cook -off "Here's the Scoop" — The Times -Advocate was the winner of the second annual Community Living South Huron Chili Cook -off. The event last Saturday was hosted by the ARC Advocates.Above on theT-A team "Here's the Scoop" are Nikki Cyr, Nina Van Lieshout, Katie Nixon, Kelly Gackstetter and Deb Lord.The T -A is pleased with the win, believing a secret ingredient helped lead them to first place. (photo/submitted) Supportinsacial Kause for Kids —The total amount raised from the Kause for Kids Motorcycle Parade and Event held at the Gables in Grand bend Nov.3 was $40,315. Organizers say that num- ber climbs to the "high forties" when you add in the cost of the toys donated. Pictured above, Kause for Kids committee members Brenda Jansen, Nelson Desjardine,Anne Lindenfield and John Relouw hand over a cheque for $40,315 to Judy Mason of the Grand Bend Optimist Club (absent are Art Hunking and Mary Jean Vandongen).The Grand Bend Optimists will distribute these funds to children's charities with special needs through the direction of the Kause for Kids committee.The committee has approved a $5,000 dona- tion to South Huron Hospital for special needs equipment. (photo/submitted) Jolly postal elves expect to receive one million letters OTTAWA - Santa Claus has always been a popular pen pal...For the past six years, more than a million children have sent him their thoughts and greetings along with, of course, the ever popular wish list! Santa is so popular that Canada Post, because of the amount of mail that passes through the North Pole Post Office, has been named the Guinness World Records TM Holder for the most letters received and replied to by mail. For 26 years now, Canada Post has officially helped Santa respond to more than 15 million letters from children. Santa has received more than one mil- lion letters each year for the past six years, and the company (or Santa!) does- n't expect this year to be any different. Even Santa's computer is kept busy this time of year as many children (more than 44,000 last year) write to Santa through his website at canadapost. ca/s antascorner. "Every year, Canada Post volunteers help Santa reply to those million letters," says Robert Waite, Canada Post's senior vice-president of Stakeholder Relations and Brand. "No easy feat considering these elves are already busy delivering some 55 million pieces of mail each day. This Guinness World Record is welcome recognition for the volunteers who work so hard to ensure Santa's mail receives the attention it deserves." It's this dedication, as much as the effort, that Guinness World Records is recognizing. "This Guinness World Record should be celebrated by all of Santa's Postal Elves," says Craig Glenday, Editor -in -Chief of Guinness World Records. "Our recognition of this accomplishment more than 1.06 million letters received and responded to by mail is addressed to all of Santa's helpers at Canada Post. Congratulations!" More than 11,000 current and retired Canada Post employees, affectionately called Postal Elves, help Santa to ensure that every child's letter gets an answer in the language in which the letter was writ- ten, including Braille. Santa reminds all his young friends that it is very Hensall United Church hosts a community dinner By Liz Sangster HENSALLCORRESPONDEN1' HENSALL - The annual meeting of the Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society will be held on Wed., Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the audi- torium of Hensall Arena, everyone welcome. Plans are shaping up for the 140th Annual Hensall Spring Fair to be held on June 13-14, 2008. The theme of the fair will be "Meet Me At The Farm Gate In 2008". The photo contest categories are "Green Thumb", "Travel", "Open Category", and "My Favorite Photo". For more details visit the Village of I-Iensall website at http://www.village.hensall.on.ca/ . Community wreath lighting The Hensall Community Development Action Committee in conjunction with the Hensall Volunteer Fire Department invite you to the lighting of the wreath on Fri., Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Hensall Town Hall. There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate, and a spe- cial guest. There will be a bake and crafts sale at Hensall United Church 011 Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., everyone welcome. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Rev. Andy Meinen was the minister with Dorothy Taylor playing the organ. Rev. Andy's sermon was "Walk Through the Bible". The offering was received by Bill Baker and Robert Bell. The service closed with a benediction. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society held their annual pot -luck supper at Hensall United Church on Sunday evening. After a delicious meal was enjoyed there was a short business meeting. Jeanette Turner and Jane Fragiskatos were presented with awards for their winning at the mini flower show in June. Draw prizes were won by Betty Simmons, Jeanette Turner, Evaline McAllister, Joyce McBeath, Donna Smale, Lucielle Beer, and Lillian Beer. Kari Sue MacLean gave a demonstration on making bows and a decorative arrangement with evergreens and branches. Ann Maxwell thanked Kari Sue for the informative demonstration. Thanks to everyone who helped with the evening. There will be a community din- ner at Hensall United Church on Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information please phone 262-2935. Come out and enjoy the December meal at the Hensall Drop -In on Dec. 13 at I-Iensall United Church. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Following lunch we will be hearing from Bob Heywood. Come on out for the fel- lowship and great food. We wel- come all local individuals to this luncheon. Please note the date change. The cost is $6 per person. If required, transportation can be provided. To make reservations contact Kay Mock at 262-3231 or Faye Skinner at 235-0258 by noon on Mon., Dec. 10. There will be a family movie night at Carmel Presbyterian Church on Fri., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The movie is "Miracle on Thirty - Fourth Street". Admission is free. Bring your family and friends. Enjoy a Christmas classic on a large screen. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome. Shuffleboard The Hensall shuffleboard scores for November 20 are as follows: (5 games) Hank Dorssers 471, Harry Pennings 454. (4 games) Doris Hamilton 360, Edna Deitz 311, Merle McLellan 261. (3 games) Willy Hoornaert 365, Ann Van Dorren 344, Donna Smale 254. important to include a complete return address, so that Canada Post can deliver his reply. Children can send their letters to Santa at: Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO Canada Children can also visit canadapost. ca/santascorner where they can send an e-mail to Santa and discover many fun activities including a podcast from Santa and a glimpse into life at the North Pole through Santa's diary. BORLAND FARM SERVICE 519-235-3805 2008 WINTER INFORMATION MEETING Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Place: Exeter Masonic Hall, 248 McConnell St.,Exeter (behind Kentucky Fried Chicken & OPP Station) Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Following the information portion of the meeting, we hope you will join us for a delicious, home -cooked meal. Please RSVP by November 30th at 519-235-3805. Thanks and we hope to see you on the 8th. Sincerely, Jeff Borland Borland Farm Service 4 1 r'. • •• GRAND BEND COUNTRY STORE Hwy21 -4 min. N. of Grand Bend Sat. 9AM - 55PM Sun. 11AM - 4PM 1.2.) .,..,ll._ss......,..._ . ....,,,,14 • Siise GARDEN CENTRE • • LUCAN COUNTRY STORE Hwy 4 - 2 min. 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