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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-06-18, Page 17Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Times -Advocate 17 34th Inspection Parade Walking for dog guides Cadets — The 34th Annual Inspection Parade for the 2923 Huron Middlesex Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps was June 9 at the Exeter Legion.Above right, accepting the Top Cadet Award from Captain Larry Smith is Master Warrant Jen Donovan. Below, having their annual Tug -of - War competition is from left Corporal Zack Ratte, Cadet Blake Gower and Corporal Dariann Telford.The group has grown this year to 17 cadets, while last year there were only seven. (photos/Nina Van Lieshout) Listowel dancers present choreographed routines HENSALL—Queensway's men had a busy Father's Day weekend starting with a men's barbecue on Saturday and a trip to the Clinton Horse Races on Sunday. The men gathered in the Courtyard Saturday at noon listen- ing to musician Larry McQuarrie of Stratford play his guitar and sing a variety of favourite tunes while their lunch (barbecued sausage on a bun with fried onions, sauerkraut and fresh vegetables) was pre- pared. Thank you to student volunteer Miranda Rempel who assisted staff at the program. Following lunch all residents were treated to a won- derful performance by nine young women from Kaleidoscope School of Dance in Listowel who presented a number of beautifully choreo- graphed routines. On Sunday residents boarded the bus to travel to Clinton Horse Races, which was made more interesting for them because our own Cathy McClure R.N. had three horses racing. A tired but happy group returned to Queensway in time for supper. Breakfast group dined on eggs, sausage, toast, fruit and lots of fresh coffee and tea Tuesday morn- ing at the popular program. Volunteer Edna Deitz assisted as the eight residents in attendance ordered their various preferences, sunnyside up, over easy, scram- bled, etc. Pastor Cathy Prout of Faith Tabernacle lead worship Tuesday morning with Belva Fuss as volun- teer organist for the service and social worker Shirley Hall was in throughout the day working with residents. Queensway's chime group met Wednesday morning led by music therapist Lisa Stewart and were pleased with the progress they're making Thursday the baking enthusiasts met and baked nine rhubarb cus- tard pies with fresh rhubarb donat- ed by Della Gascho. The highlight of course was when each partici- pant savored a delicious piece of pie warm from the oven and pro- nounced it delicious. Volunteer Millie Hoggarth trav- eled the hallways with the tuck/library cart Friday afternoon assisting residents with their pur- chases and book borrowing. Coming events Wed., June 18 - 7 p.m. Strawberry Social with Audibly Awesome. Proceeds to VON Palliative Care Volunteer program. Fri., June 20 - 7 p.m. Friendship Friday with Marie Flynn Thurs., June 26 - 7 p.m. Birthday Party with Martin Gelinas Band Fundraiser in Grand Bend —The Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides was held June 7 in Grand Bend, raising $651 to fund dog guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities.All of the money raised from the walk goes towards training, raising and providing dog guides. From left are participants Jason Vanderweide, Marianne Eagleson, event chairperson Diane Carson of the West Coast Lions Club, Rob Clarke, Julie Jacobs (in back), Michelle Gerrie, Francesca Bregman-Bury and Christine Bregman. Carson labeled the day a success and said those who receive guide dogs at no cost find "their lives enriched with newfound freedom, confidence and independence through the presence of a devoted dog guide partner." More information on the program can be found at www.dogguides.com (photo/Scott Nixon) Huron -Perth Women's Missionary Rally GODERICH - Fifty-eight Women's Missionary Society members from Huron - Perth Presbyterial met in Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich for their spring Rally. Listowel Bessie MacMurchy group were in charge of registration. First vice-president, Lois Horn of North Easthope was chairman for the day and led in the WMS Purpose and the responsive Psalm 147. The hymn Praise The Lord With The Sound of Trumpet was sung and president Bernice Richards of Stratford St. Andrews gave the opening prayer. The ladies were welcomed to Knox by Rev. Wm. Vanderstelt and Mary Jane Bisset as well as Eunice Bisset for the after- noon W.M.S. and Marlene Starkey for the Arthur Circle. The Presbyterial was hon- oured to have as a guest Jessie Knox, presi- dent of the Southwestern Ontario Synodical. The morning speaker was Mary Kloosterman, a representative of the YMCA. Fitness Centres. She spoke on health, food, exercise and quality time with the Lord. She was thanked by Florence Fawcett of North Easthope. Reports on the Synodical which was held in Owen Sound in April were given by Lois Horne, Ina McMillin of Mitchell, Shirley Aitcheson of Avonton and Jan McInnes of Atwood. Twenty-five members of Huron - Perth Presbyterial attended the Synodical. Ruth Hart reviewed several books from the Bookroom, noting that many of them had an environmental theme. AEC Ann Yee Hibbs spoke briefly on the future of the W.M.S., mentioning ways meeting can be changed to encourage more women to support the Society. she was thanked by Mary Scott of Stratford Knox. After the grace by Ruth Dewar of Atwood, lunch was served by the Goderich ladies. At noon a plant sale, in charge of Cromarty, raised over $84 in support of Evangel Hall. Afternoon program and reports The afternoon program began with bagpipe music by Matt Hoy and the history of the Kirkin' of the Tarten by Ron Sangster. Devotions based on the theme of the rally, "In The Bulb There Is A Flower", were in charge of Mitchell WMS, with Margaret French read- ing a Scripture, Ruth Laing giving the medita- tion and Marjorie McDougall leading in prayer. Hymns sung were: For The Beauty of The Earth and All Things Bright and Beautiful. The guest speaker was Lori Ranson, whose grandfather came from Scotland and whose father was Algonquin. She spoke on the renewal of relationships between the aborigi- nal peoples, Indian, Inuit and Metis and the non -aboriginal people. She suggested one thing the Presbyterians can do is provide teachers with such things as dictionaries in aboriginal languages such as Ojibwa. Attending the rally were three former mis- sionaries, Ida White, Dianne Osborne and Lillian Sparling Presbyterial treasurer Elizabeth Stewart of Monkton, reported there are 132 members in afternoon groups and 117 members in evening groups. The Fall Rally will be in St. Marys Sept. 15. Bring bag lunch. Monkton WMS gave the courtesy remarks and following the hymn, In The Bulb There is A Flower, the closing prayer was given by Helen Dunseith of Harrington WMS Submitted by Ruth Laing, Mitchell Horticultural Society bake sale a success By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Hensall United Church, service began with welcome and announce- ments and the passing of the Peace. Rev. Keith Lewis was the minister, his sermon was "The Kingdom of God is Near." Bill Gibson was the organist. The ushers were Garry and Janice Alderdice. Judy Burke-Mallette was the reader and candle -lighter. Cheryl Radar looked after the nursery. Service closed with commissioning, benediction and choral amen. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Rev Andy Meinen was the minister. Dorothy Taylor was the organist for the ministry of song. Rev Meinen paid tribute to fathers and reminded every- one to honor their fathers. The offering was received by Robert Bell and Harry Moir. Communion service will be held on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Susan Moore offici- ating. Please note the change of time. The service closed with benediction. Flower show at Hensall Fair The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society held a successful flower show in conjunction with the Hensall Spring Fair on Saturday. The winner with the most points was Jayne Fragiskatos. Jayne also won the judge's choice for her weigela. The prize was contributed by Horticultural Society presi- dent Liz Sangster. Best of show was won by Liz with an arrangement celebrating the year you were born. A new feature this year was a horticultural -themed art show. Sheila Davenport and Liz Sangster tied for points with their artwork. The judge was impressed with all the entries and the committee would like to thank all those who partici- pated. Once again the society held a successful bake sale under the direction of Ann Maxwell. A variety of baked goods were sold, garnering much-needed funds for the society. Shuffleboard The Hensall shuffleboard scores for June 11 are as fol- lows: (4 games) Lorne Archer 400, Hank Dorssers 324. (3 games) Harry Pennings 432, Charlotte Norton 384, Fred Ehlegal 374, Bert Bachert 355, Edna Deitz 348, Lorraine Alexander 328, Bill Coleman 327, Ann Van Dorren 317, Joe Van Dorren 307, Grace Corbett 291, Rebecca Wilder 247.