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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-02-13, Page 15Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Times -Advocate 15 Come out and enjoy the music in Varna on March 5 By Terri Louch VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - Yet another week is gone this winter and Wiarton Willy tells us there is only a month and a half left. Fortunately he did not see his shadow or there would have been six long weeks. I would like to start by thank- ing Joan for asking me to fill in here as she is unable this week. Lots of news this week. The village had a new resident joins us at the end of January. Congratulations to Denise and Jeff McCowan on the birth of their newest son. I was honoured again this year to be able to organize a Shrove Tuesday dinner With the help of many people we were able to raise $383.28 for the Huntington Society. We were over- whelmed with the number of people from our community and those sur- rounding us who came out to support our effort this year. A very special thanks to our pancake lady without whom this event would not be the same. Thanks also to those who pitched in and helped out. There was no church in Varna /Goshen this week due to the weather. We are reminded that service will be led in Goshen next week by Ken McNeilly. This will be the annual meeting Sunday for Goshen folks. Please bring a lunch. The Stan Lee Club met at the com- plex on the Feb. 5. There were 19 members present. Guest speaker Neil McGavin from Walton entertained with lots of humour and jokes. Some of the things he thought he knew about most of the members - well we wondered where he got his informa- tion. We certainly need humour in our lives. He was presented with a gift of $25, which he will be passing on to the 4-H work. The meeting progressed after the entertainment. Anna Keys and Bill Taylor gave their reports fol- lowed by a reading on "Borrowing the Weekly Newspaper". It would have been much cheaper to buy one! Discussion was held on the upcom- ing Jamboree planned for March 5, our regular meeting day. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the music. Stan Lee members are asked to bring two dozen cookies each. A "REO"came to breakfast one day CENTRALIA — This short story is the first of the new year and continues the tradition of featuring a local guy's restoration or home -built piece of equipment. Vernon Postill, near Exeter, likes REO vehicles and enjoys studying the history of the company that built them. To help him with the challenge of garnering information, he joined the REO Club in 1991 and enjoys reading the club's newslet- ter, "The REO ECHO," published six times a year. His pas- sion for REOs is illustrated again by the fact that he is a director of the club with his term ending in 2009. REO trucks were introduced to the public in 1910 and were nothing more than a platform on wheels with a seat and an engine, and cost $750. The new owner built the cargo space behind the seat to carry whatever had to be moved. Vernon's 1953 REO E2OB truck left the factory in Leaside, Ont., as a chassis that included the basic running gear and an enclosed cab with heater. The new owner had the option of fitting it with a flat bed and rack, a gravel box or an enclosed delivery box. The engine in this truck is a REO -built six -cylinder 292 cubic inches Gold Comet engine with overhead valves which was introduced in 1950. It has a four -speed transmission with two -speed rear axle and can handle eight tons of cargo. When Vernon bought the truck, it was fitted with an enclosed box. The body restoration was completed in 1987, but a lot of hours of tedious work took place before that date. Typical of restoration work, time was spent getting the engine running reliably, repairing the brake system, renewing the electrical wiring, removing rust and scale from the frame and welding and patching to bring it up to standard. Sandblasting and painting brought it back to like -new condition. The colours chosen were preference colours, not REO for- mulated. The red cab and frame with bright yellow wheels show up even on a dull day. The yellow stripe along each side gives the appearance of motion even when it sits still. The spruce plank load area, the cherry rack and tool and storage boxes are clear coated. What really draws attention is the large concrete block with big red REO letters cast into its side. This dead weight makes the truck ride better on long trips to the various steam shows the Postills like to attend during the summer months. We invite anyone who enjoys talking about rusty metal or shiny paint to come to the "We Care" Men's Charity Breakfast at the Malibu Restaurant south of Exeter this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Our after -breakfast discussion will be based on selected verses from the book of Revelation. For more information, call George Burgin at 229-8833 or Dave Hern at 229-6339 — submitted by George Burgin POLICE BRIEF Driver caught SOUTH HURON - At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 Huron OPP offi- cers made a vehicle stop on McNaughton Drive in Exeter. After speaking to the male driver, officers could detect a strong odour of alco- holic beverage coming from the dri- vers' breath. The driver admitted he had consumed one beer. A demand was then made for the driver to pro- vide a breath sample into the road- side Alcotest. The driver complied and the result was a Fail. The driver was then arrested for driving a motor vehicle with more than 80milligrams of alcohol. The driver was taken to the Exeter OPP Detachment where he provided two more samples of his breath to a breathalyser technician. The read- ings were confirmed to be over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alco- hol. As a result, Joseph Budny will appear in Exeter Court on April 24, 2008 facing one count of Drive with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. Granton -Wesley UCW meets in Granton By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - There was a great choice of pancake suppers on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 5. Kirkton United Church and Trivltt Memorial Anglican Church, Exeter, both had a good attendance. The church service at Granton -Wesley was can- celled on Sunday, Feb. 10 due to the stormy weath- er. Granton -Wesley UCW Granton -Wesley UCW Unit 3 met on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 5, in the home of Cheryl Wright. Margaret Bryan and Verna Mills presented the pro- gram on Love. A seniors' version of Jesus Loves Me was sun by everyone. Verna gave readings on Love and a Small Boy's Dilemma. Margaret's reading about Winter Valentines gave many dif- ferent version of the meaning of Valentine's Day. President Elizabeth Garrett lead the business portion, when plans were made for the Lenten Lunches at the Church on March 5. Several area churches share hosting them, beginning Feb. 13. On April 8, Val Thomson will share her experience in Uganda last November, when she was a Habitat for Humanity group build- ing a school. A surprise Happy Birthday to Isabel Mardlin was sung during the refreshments served by Margaret and Verna. At St. Paul's Anglican church in Kirkton on Sunday, Feb. 10, Rev. Sue Malpus was the guest min- ister. Sue is a children and youth ministry co-ordina- tor for the Diocese of Huron and lives in Seaforth. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated and the message was about making choices that involve God. Garth Blackler read the lessons. A time of fellow- ship followed the service. The service at St. Paul's Kirkton will be withdrawn next Sunday because of the annual Southing Movement service to be held at the Community Centre at 10:30 a.m. Exeter Seniors spring rally planned EXETER - The February meeting of the Exeter Seniors was held at the Exeter Legion for a delicious potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Forty-one members were in attendance for the meeting on Feb. 5. President Mildred Chalmers presided for the meeting wel- coming everyone. She gave a reading "The Soaps". 0' Canada was sung and the Lord's Prayer repeated. Happy Birthday was sung to Harry Dougall, Sam Skinner and Murray Taylor. Secretaries report and corre- spondence by Anne Cottel. Treasurer Murray Taylor reported a balance of $1,416.92 as of Jan. 31, 2008. Jim Bearss reported on Senior Perspective activities - be sure and read Jim's column in the Exeter Times -Advocate each week. Jim gave a couple of humorous readings. What's ahead for 2008? 2008 is the 50th Anniversary of Senior Clubs in Ontario. There will be no Trade Fair this year. A Euchrama will be held Feb. 29 at the Exeter Legion at 10 a.m. Judy Leybourne spoke on the upcoming trip Sept. 8 - 12 to Hills Island Lodge for more information get in touch with Judy. Charles Reid field rep for Zone 8 officially installed Dorothy Taylor as first vice president and Anne Cottel as secretary of the Exeter branch. New programs for 2008 are now available Charles Reid, field rep for Zone 8 and his wife Bernice were introduced by Mildred, he brought greetings from United Senior Citizen's of Ontario. Spring rally to be held April 17 at the Blyth Legion Hall Aug. 18 - 20 is the Senior Clubs convention in Burlington. Mary Baechlar read "Roses Not Required" and "Chocolate Cake". Shirley Kirk introduced Marjorie Johns who played for a singsong lead by Stu McLellan. Marjorie also favored us with several piano numbers. She was thanked by Ruth Insley. Door prize winners: Charles Reid, Dave Cottel, Judy Leybourne, Jim Bearss, Murray Taylor, Mary Ellen Williamson. Share the wealth winners: Gerald Dearing, Myrtle Pengally, Cliff Leybourne, Murray Taylor, Shirley Kirk, Mary Baechlar. Meeting closed with "The Senior's Prayer". The AN uROP��N DAYS ONLY THURS., FEB. 14 • FRI., FEB. 15 • SAT., FEB. 16 NOVA1ccesOries ALL FALL AND WINTER MERCHANDISE 50 - 75 % OFF Women INCLUDING JEWELLERY, LINGERIE AND ACCESSORIES 403 Main Street Exeter 235-1795 COME AND SEE WHAT'S NEW FOR SPRING AND SUMMER ENTER YOUR NAME IN THE DRAW FOR A $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE