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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-03-19, Page 1010 Times -Advocate Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Easter services in Granton By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The area commu- nity Lenten luncheon was host- ed at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan on Wednesday at noon on March 12. The speaker, Rev. Kathy Wreford of Lucan United Church, continued with the theme Psalm 23 "The Lord is my Shepherd." At Granton -Wesley United Church on Sun., March 16, pas- tor Paul Vollick led the service and the message was entitled `Great Contradictions.' The Scripture readings were from Matthew 21 and 27. Catherine Dodds lit the Christ candle. The ministry of music by the choir was Blessed is He. Time was shared with the young people of GRANTON the congregation. Flowers were placed in the church in memory of Marion McFarlane by her family. On Fri., March 21, the Good Friday service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. On Easter Sunday, March 23, there will be an Easter break- fast from 8-9:30 a.m. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Palm Sunday, March 16, Rev. Dalice Sim celebrated the Holy Eucharist. George Burgin read the lessons and the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew was read in part by several in the congre- gation. Palm crosses were dis- tributed. The Good Friday service will be at 10 a.m. The Easter Sunday service will be at 9:15 a.m. NEWS Exeter Library — Author and illustrator Werner Zimmerman entertained a group of children March 12 at the Exeter Library.Above from left are Zimmerman with volunteers Jade To and Madelynn VanLaar. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Conference Youth Forum runs from April 17-20 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Varna Crokinole Club met last Tuesday evening for a tournament of singles play. Players were randomly put in two sides. Side B played six rounds and side A managed to play seven rounds. Top four in side B were Ken Pollock 50 points, Margaret Hayter 45, Doug Mills 43 and Mary Ostrom with 42. Top four in the A were Abe Leitch with 64 points , Joe Fulop of course with 54 points, David Turner 45 and Dave Whyte with 44. All scores were very close. Congrats to Joe Fulop the World Champ of Crokinole. I am sure everyone saw Joe either on TV or in any one of the local papers including the London Free Press and Focus. Joe has written a book called "Its Only Crokinole: But I Like It." This book is available for $18 (and $27 for a colour version) by calling Joe Fulop at 235-1022 or e -mailing jfulop@cabletv.ca . As a matter of fact I have the book and it is a wonderful book to read and pick up some hints on how to make the shots!! Annual crokinole tournaments It is getting to the time of the year when there is a few annual tournaments coming up. First one is Sat., April 12 at the Schnider Hause. A team of four will be com- peting. The next one would be the Joe Fulop Invitational Tournament held in Exeter at South Huron District High School on Sat., May 3. More information to follow. This tournament gets players geared up for the big World Crokinole Tournament in Tavistock. You can sign up on line at www.worldcrokinole.com. You can also visit the website called www.crokinolede- pot.com. Raymond and Jason Beierling have this website and you can check it out. They have all kinds of crokinole needs for sale. The Crokinole club will meet for one last night of play on Tues., March 25 at the Varna Church for a doubles match. Worship service led by John McNeilly on Sunday was in Goshen. John's message was on the "Serving Attitude We Need to Adopt." A thank you was read from Linda Linfeild and family. Hot dogs, dessert and beverages were served follow- ing the service and a free will offering was received. All proceeds which were well over $300 were donated to Camp Menestung. Thank you to all who supported this cause and to Goshen for preparing it. There are Camp Menesetung registration forms avail- able at the Varna Church. More upcoming events The Conference Youth Forum is from April 17 - 20. Wearing of the green — Queensway Nursing Home resident Sadie Knox with her daughter Betty Blue were among those enjoying a St. Patrick's Day party on Sunday in Hensall. Providing the entertainment were from left, fid- dlers Murray McCall, Sherry McCaII,Warren Whitmore, Orville Storey, Joseph Flynn, Earl Flynn on drums and Marie Flynn playing piano (photolPat Bolen) WANTED! 7 HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING 7 homes in your area will be given the opportunity of having an INTERLOCK metal roofing system installed on their home at a reasonable cost. This lifetime product is capturing the interest of homeowners across the country who want to know this will be the last time they will have to re -roof their home. 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Get your tickets for the Five Alive and Clinton Community Players presentation of "Murder at the Monastery" potluck dinner and murder mystery to be held at the Brucefield United Church Sat., March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and are available from the Five Alive Committee. The Blyth Festival Singers present "Love Songs for Springtime" Sun., April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Clinton United Church featuring world renowned Classical Guitarist Jeffrey McFadden. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $6 Children under 12. They are available from Willi Laurie, the Dutch store, and Westcoast Photography. The Carry on Cloggers present "Hit the Road" Sun., April 13 shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Blyth Memorial Hall. All proceeds to the CT scanner for Huron. Call Deb Rathwell for tickets at 233-9153 as they are going fast. Varna U.C.W. will meet Thurs., April 3 at Steckles Greenhouse at 4 p.m. for a tour by Carol. A potluck sup- per will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Bonnie Roy at 74517 Bronson Line with a meeting to follow. Please mark your calendar, it sounds like fun! An announcement was made by Willi Laurie in Church. "Free Brenda Martin Now" go to http://www.ipeti- tions.com/petition/brenda?e and sign the petition. Brenda Martin has a local connection to the Goderich area. Her mother and uncle are both from Goderich and were on T.V. this week in a plea for help. As well as signing this petition be sure to call your local MP and let them know what you think as well. Brenda Martin begs for life from a Mexico prison which has been her home for over two years. Please help her!!! Remember to mark your calendars for April 9 for the jamboree the Stan Lee Club are hosting at the Varna Complex at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome! SUNDAYS 4:00 - 8:00 PM In The Clubhouse ROAST BEEF DINNER $Q95 (plus tax) Starts: Sunday March 2nd Reservations: 519-238-2324 Ext. #363 *Oakwood Resort, t. 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