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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-30, Page 1414 Times -Advocate Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Musical performance — South Huron District High School (SHDHS) held its annual "Cabaret" fundraiser was April 19 and April 20, wowing a fullhouse in two performances.Above, Danika Stoner plays flute, while bottom photo, Jaimie Livingston plays the cowbell and below from left Mike Mann and Jessica Poulton play the trombone."Cabaret" supports the extra -curricular music program, with funds this year helping to offset some of the costs of the bands' trip to MusicFest Nationals in Ottawa next month. Performances were given from every band in the music department, from Grade 9 to senior students, featuring the concert band, combo jazz, big band jazz, chamber groups and solo performances. (photos/Nina Van Lieshout) Helping out —The Exeter Shoppers Drug Mart recently helped fundraising efforts for the new Zurich Health Centre by making a $500 donation. From left are Exeter Shoppers Drug Mart owner and pharmacist Ken Courtice, Zurich and Area Health Association (ZAHA) executive member Jill Geiger and pharmacist Jennifer Mitchell.The ZAHA is rais- ing $250,000 to buy the Hay Mutual Insurance building in downtown Zurich for a new health centre. (photo/submitted) UCW rally focuses on caring for the earth By Muriel Lewis gregation. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The Kirkton- Woodham Optimists held their Annual Fish Fry at the Community Centre on Sun., April 27 with a huge crowd in attendance. Several from the Granton area enjoyed the spring lun- cheon, sponsored by the Hillcrest Rebekah Lodge of St. Marys, held at the Presbyterian Church hall on Mon., April 21. Hyde Park UC sponsored a ham supper on April 23 which was well attended. Clandeboye WI held their semi-annual dessert euchre at the church hall on Tuesday afternoon, April 22. Prizes for euchre high scores were awarded to: Bill Dixon and Mary Van Geel, for lone hands to Alice Hodgson and Marj Park, and for low scores to Betty Murphy and Gwen Lynn. Numerous door prizes were also drawn. At the Granton -Wesley UC on Sun., April 27 Catherine Dodds and Maddie Cook lit the Christ candle. Pastor Paul Vollick led the service and baptized Keira Mae Ingram and Joshua Lambourn. The Scripture readings were from John 14 and 1 Peter 3. The message was entitled "Behave Like a Person In Love." Time was shared with the young people of the con - April 27 Rev. Dalice Sim cele- brated the Holy Eucharist and the message was about "Seeking Spiritual Guidance From God." Brent Blackler read the Lessons. UCW rally Granton -Wesley UCW host- ed the annual North East UCW Regional Rally at the church on Tues., April 22 with an attendance of 45 peo- ple. Dessert and coffee were served at 7 p.m. by Granton - Wesley and Zion ladies were in charge of registration. Anne White, who is a vol- unteer from the Middlesex Presbytery Resource Centre, had items for sale and gave a book review on the theme, "Walk Gently, Step Lightly On Thee Earth." The regional vice- president Helen Conway welcomed everyone and the program began with a hymn sing led by April Bryan and Shirley Mullenix. The Presbyterial president Barbara Sutherland brought greetings and gave information about upcoming events. Bridge Club Above average scores for April 23 Al Beattie and Arn Mathers Carole and Dennis Hockey Dave and Barb Cooper Wanda Reynolds and Lil Mathers Alice and Mike Scott .652 .611 .576 .506 .506 A", Gaiser Kneale MS Ins. Broker Inc. EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 Browns UCW led the worship service and North Nissouri gave the In Memoriam. Leanne Hartwick favoured us with vocal numbers, one of which she had written. Bev Slater from Union Church introduced the guest speaker, Rev. Matthew Stevens from London Conference who expanded on the theme of being better stewards of the earth. Rev. Stevens was thanked by Jean Bradley of North Nissouri. Thorndale UCW received the offering and gave the courtesies and invited every- one to the 2009 rally. Lynn Ardiel of Zion closed with the benediction. Business Directory REPAIRS Sewing Machine REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES Free estimates 90 day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 ■ ■ ■ B • B 1 1 B ■ _ GET fil ERE . G -DJ. D! The weekender pathway to Coming is the local Events, ■ ■ ■ ■ Classifieds, Experts and ■ their Advice, Help Wanted Ads ■ and Car Story! ■ Advertising in both the ■ Exeter Times -Advocate and the ■ weekender yields great ■ potential to get ■ your message out! ■ GET IN HERE... GET NOTICED! ■ Contact Deborah or Jennifer at ■ Exeter Times -Advocate ■ , 519-235-1331 i.