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The Times Advocate, 2008-03-05, Page 2828 Times -Advocate Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Maple syrup festival sponsored by Hibbert United, March 22 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of Lent 4 church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the Christ candle. Everyone joined in the opening hymn Jesus Bids us Shine. Rev. Judith gave words of welcome and everyone passed the Peace. A new introit Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery was sung. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively and everyone read the opening prayer and assurance of for- giveness in unison. Rev. Judith gave the announce- ments. Ruth Anne Osgood gave a minute for mission entitled "Getting to Know How M and S can Help Children." Margaret Stuart lit the red candle for Peace. Rev. Judith had everyone come forward and light small can- dles from the Christ candle. Rev. Judith read the Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 16:1-13 "David Being Anointed as King." The Lord's Prayer was sung in uni- son. Psalm 23 was read responsively. The choir sang Ten Thousand Angels accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. Margaret Stewart read the New Testament Lesson Ephesians 5:8-14. The title of Rev. Judith's message was "Starlight, Starbright..." Everyone sang the hymn Open My Eyes That I May See and read the Affirmation of Faith A New Creed. Helen Kadey and Ruth Anne Osgood received the offering and Ruth Anne took something forward for the Food Bank. Everyone sang the Doxology and read the offertory prayer. Rev. Judith gave prayers for the people. Everyone joined in the singing of the last hymn Arise Your Light Is Come. Rev. Judith gave the commissioning and pro- nounced the benediction. Everyone sang the choral benediction God, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing. Announcements Lenten tree -instead of a Lenten calendar we will be having a money tree again this year. Donations to go in the gallon jar in the basement or to get credit, place an envelope on the collection plate. The outreach committee recently provided lunch for the annual meeting with donations going to the camps Bimini and Menesetung. Anyone still wishing to donate to these camps can do so by placing an envelope on the collection plate. We are halfway to our yearly goal. Thanks. March 5 -Council committee meetings at 7 p.m. fol- lowed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. March 7 -World Day of Prayer- at the Christian Reformed Church, Exeter at 7:30 p.m. The theme: "God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding" was pre- pared by Christian women of Guyana. Guest speaker: Pastor Willemina Zwart. Nursery provided. March 11 -The UCW meeting at 8 p.m. Program: Helen Webber, Janis Richardson, Sandra Rowe, Muriel Parsons. Roll call: "What did you do with your extra day in February?" Lunch: Nancy Smith, Kay Hodgert, Agnes Bray, Pat Ballantyne, Shirley Cooper. March 22 -Annual Maple Syrup Festival from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hibbert Shed located on Cty Rd. 180, south of Dublin. Sponsored by Hibbert United Church and Spring Valley Products, Staffa. Pancakes and sausages (all you can eat). Adults $7, five to 10 years old $3.50, preschoolers are free. Free wagon ride to the bush. Maple syrup and homemade baking for sale. March 30-CLUC service at Centralia at 10 a.m. April 8 -Greenway United Church is sponsoring the Scott Woods Show at the North Middlesex Community Centre in Parkhill. Tickets $15. For tickets contact 294- 6158. April 14 -next 'Out of the Cold' program. If you are interested please contact Karen Etherington at 235- 1628 There were nine young couples who attended the Valentine's theme dinner and sleigh ride given by Barry Miller. All reported a delicious supper and a fun ride. Bus trip Arnold and Marion Cann and Bill and Rhoda Rohde were among those who went on a bus trip on Saturday. World Day of Prayer in Lucan, Fri., Mar. 7 By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - What is so rare as an oyster and roast beef supper? On Sat., Mar. 1 the Granton Masonic Hall Board sponsored the annual event at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre with a good attendance. The Lenten series luncheon was held last week, on Feb. 27 at the Community Bible church. Pastor Paul Vollick was the speaker. Today, Wed., Mar. 5 at noon, Granton -Wesley United church will host the Lenten luncheon. Granton -Wesley United Church At Granton -Wesley United Church on Sun., Mar. 2, Pastor Paul Vollick led the service and the message was entitled, "the blind see and those who see will become blind." The scripture reading was from John 9. John Herbert lit the Christ candle. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of Elsie Holland, mother of Donna Westman. The World Day of Prayer will be held on Fri., Mar. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Gordon Duncan. This Sunday, Mar. 9, at Granton - Wesley United, Family Day will be celebrated after the service with a potluck brunch. St. Paul's Anglican Church At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun. Mar. 2 (Lent IV), Rev. Sue Malpus celebrated the Holy Eucharist. the message was about showing forth God's love in the world. Tammy Hawkins read the lessons. SPECTACULARwwitc SPECTACULAR VALUE! SAVINGS! WO �iOOMNI 0 6 Piece Bedroom Set $999.00 42" Oak Table and 4 Chairs $399.00 Decor -Rest Sofa and Loveseat $899.00 FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE MENNONITE FURNITURE ASHLEY • PALLISER • DECOR•REST 5 WAYS TO SAVE! 20% OFF ALL ORDERS 40°'° OFF CLEARANCE COFFEE TABLES & END TABLES ("rover Furniture Galleries 5 MILES NORTH OF GRAND BEND ON HWY 21, ST. 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Their father has retired. Nelson got on the bus and told us they tap 7,000 trees and run 3,000 acres of land. As we left to go to Sarnia we passed a barn that had 1833 on it. Harry Hardy read humorous stories to us. We arrived at the Imperial Theatre where everyone enjoyed the musical production "Stepping Out". We stopped for supper on the way home. Thanks very much Harry and Jean Hardy and our bus driver David. Personals The sympathy of the community is extended to Susan Smith wife of the late Larry Smith and Dan and Nancy Smith and family, and the rest of Larry's family. Happy belated birthday to Steve Kerslake on Feb. 25 and to Ryan Parker Feb. 27 and to Shawna (Rowe) Dalrymple Feb. 28. Happy birthday to Barry Miller March 7, to Judy Rohde March 11 and happy wedding anniversary March 11 to Doug and Judy Rohde. Happy birthday to Brent Dawson March 12. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead this weekend one hour! FREE LEGAL ADVICE For Financial Eligible Persons Available from THE HURON/PERTH COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC The Centre for Employment and Learning 349 Main Street, Exeter each THURSDAY THE CLINIC CAN PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS ABOUT: Ontario Works Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Insurance Landlord and Tenant Matters Criminal Injuries Compensation Canada Pension Plan Powers of Attorney CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 1-866-867-1027 i HURON COUNTY COUNTY OF HURON CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, SCHEDULE B BRIDGE REHABILITATION 2ND MANDATORY PUBLIC CONTACT — PHASE 2 NOTICE OF COMPLETION To resolve the deterioration of the Ausable River Bridge, the County of Huron is proposing to undertake repairs: 1) Ausable River Bridge, Huron County Structure No. 83-25.0, over the Ausable River, County Road 83, 4.5km east of Main St in Exeter, Geographic Township of Usborne, Municipality of South Huron, Concession V, Lots 7-8 This work is planned to be completed by Fall 2008. The project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, and the receipt of necessary approvals, the County of Huron intends to proceed with the design and construction of these projects. The project plans and other information are available at the Goderich Public Library, 52 Montreal Street, Goderich, ON N7A 2G4. Interested persons should provide written comment to the County on the proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. Comment should be directed care of Mr. Scott Davis, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, 72 Victoria St. S. #202, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4Y9. If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the County, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act, which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the County Engineer care of the above noted address. If there is no request received by April 4, 2008 the bridge repairs will proceed to design and construction as presented in the planning documentation. Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 This notice issued February 27, 2008 Don Pletch, County Engineer County of Huron