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Times Advocate, 1991-03-20, Page 9Times -Advocate, Manch 20, 1991 Page a �.««r .crwate Thames Road church In teditition Exeter Youth Centre volunteers were recently presented with :1 *8+rtltl#tos of t1rr1e.FUN <l�fl . the: 5c11001 ye in the Uen tli • :.;: • donate •x. Exeter U.C.W. Fifth Sunday in Lent celebrated By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Reverend Sheila Macgregor was in charge of the fifth Sunday in Lent on Sun- day morning. The seasonal colour is violet. Rev. Macgregor read the scrip- ture lesson John 12: 20-26 and Luke 13: 18-19. The congregation sang the chil- dren's hymn Jesus Friend of Little Children and Rev. Macgregor gave the children's message Jesus Seeds. The fifth candle in the Lenten Wreath was blown out, and the children were asked to remain at the front of the church while BiII and Tina Robson renewed their marriage vows. The were married 10 years ago on March 14. The choir sang These things 1 know to the tune of Danny Boy ac- companied by organist Agnes Bray. Rev. Macgregor read John 15: 1-12. She also gave an inspiring message. - Personals Millie Fulton, Evelyn Horn. Ina Johns, Hilda Kelleu, Rev. Macgre- gor, Ina Skinner, Ruth Skinner and Earl Stephen visited with Elva Routley at Versa -Care, Brantford, last Tuesday. Bill and Rhoda Rohde visited. with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Johns Jasa Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moran, Bren- dan and Allyssa of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ballantyne. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cann, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Roger of Mt. Forest, Crediton news on Sunday. Coming events E.T. Loonie Tunes (youth group) met at Elimville United church from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. The Sunbeams will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3 for Grandparents Day at Thames Road Church. Adult Bible Study will take place at 2 p.m. at the Exeter Villa on Fri- day, March 22. A joint service will be held at 8 p.m. on March 29 (Good Friday) at Thames Road Church. Easter Sunday - March 31; A joint service will be held at 8 a.m. at Elimville Church. A potluck sup- per and a children's Easter egg hunt will also take place. An Easter ser- vice will be held at 10 a.m. in Elim- ville onMarch 3l and at 11:15 a.m. at Thames Road on March 31. Easter lilies may be placed in sanctuary in memory of a loved one. Please phone Sharon Passmore before March 28 if you are placing a lily. A bowling night is being planned for both congregations on Saturday, April 20 at Zurich Bowling Lanes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A sign up sheet for those interested in on the bulletin board at both church. Af- terward, they will go to the Three AAA Restaurant. Anyone wishing to renew their Observer subscription should phone Kay Grubb (Elimville) or Anne Bray (Thames Road) no later than April 7. Varna by Joan Beierling Dessert euchre planned CLANDEBOYE - The March meeting of the Clandeboye Wom- en's Institute was held at Edie Worthington's home. Worthington was also the pro- gram Citizenship and Legislation program which contained a great deal of information about the N.D.P. government, Premier Bob Rae's history and many topics such as facts on immigration, abortion, women's rights, pay equity and young offenders. There was a great deal of discus- sion on various topics. During the business, the conveners were asked to have their reports ready for the April meeting. Plans were made for the dessert euchre to be held at 1 p.m. on April 2 at St. James Church. Jean Hodgins announced the Blood Clinic which will take place EXETER - Lauara D1u ey, prom - dent, opened the afternoon meeting by welcoming everyone. The minutes were read and the treasurer's report was given. Re- ports were given by conveners of cards, quilts and an update of the li- brary by Marion Porter. Marion Dearing was chairperson of the pro- gram. Mildred McGregor, regional president, spoke on Lent and Dem- ing spoke on Hope. Scriptures were read by Doris Sil- lery and Olive Hicks. The committee served lunch. In the Lucan Community Centre form S p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 4. Linda Misra of Clandeboye is the coordinator with the St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League in assis- tance. Lunch conveners Gladys Cun- ningham and June Henry assisted the hostess and a social time fol- lowed St. James Euchre There were seven tables in play on Tuesday night at the St. James Church. Surprisingly, women were in short supply at the tourney. Prize winners were as follows; la- dies high score - Harry Noels; men's high score - Jack Dickens; lone hands - Marilyn Dixon and Ed Armstrong; low score - Roy Cun- ningham and Neil McRann. The next euchre party will take place on March 26. Good Value Life Insurance CREDITON - An open house was held Sunday afternoon at 208 Victoria street to honour John and Rosemary Stewart on their recent retirement as postmasters of the Crediton Post Office. The youth group of Crediton United Church will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Easter Sun- day morning at 8:30 a.m. prior to the regular Sunday service which will include Communion and a bap- tismal service. A special Good Friday service is also planned for Friday. March 29 at 10 a.m. In his sermon Sunday morning, Rev. Ed Lakstnanis point- ed out that Good Friday is the last of the true religious holidays. This week, the junior choir will rehearse after school tonight, Wednesday and senior choir prac- tice will follow at 8 p.m. In hospital from the Crediton area are Gordon Moriock and Leila Finkbeiner at South 1-luron in Exet- er. Don't forget the hall board ham supper at the Stephen township community hall in Crediton tomor- row night, Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Crediton Minor Ball registration is slated for Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Two coaches are needed to fill the last two positions. 4-11 Conservation Club Organiza- tional Meeting will be held Mon- day, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen Township Community Centre. By Joan Beierling VARNA - Varna has some croki- nole players. Several from the area participated in the Springbreak Crokinole Tournament held in the Huron County Museum in Gode- rich last weed;; Ivan MCC Jason Beier 1 g all 'pi - `in their divisions the day of their tour- nament. The Divisional Playoffs were Saturday night to determine who was to win first prize, which meant these three 'had to playoff with the three opponents in their di- vision that were second, third and fourth place winncrs in the tourna- ment. Jason came in first in his division receiving a crokinole board. Ivan came in second in his division re- ceiving a Family History Book and Raymond came in third receiving a crokinole Book. These winners also receive a free family membership for a year to the Huron County Mu- seum. Murray Gaunt was present to referee the playoffs. Warden Jim Robinson was also there to bring greetings and say a few words from the County. Heather Laurie's Remembrance Day Essay is really travelling and doing remarkably well. Heather's essay had won locally in the Le- gion, The Regional District and ow, has : ' • on to the Provincial. ll . o�juck to Exeter U.C. news EXETER - Ralph Topp played a medley of Irish tunes and hymns in- cluding I feel the winds of God dur- ing the organ prelude on St. Pat- rick's Day; the fifth Sunday of Lent. Bev Robinson led in worship and Joan Kammerer read scripture. Su- zanne Kress accompanied the sen- ior choir on the flute as they sang The Kin8dom of the Lord. 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Good Value From People You Can Trust o the co-openrs to vInsurance/Financial Services Exeter: 472 Main St., 235-1109 1111 •IT -I •!11 \11 • •I\I:\1.1:1 I\1 •t:1<(111' The Lodge organized the Heart Campaign for the Central Stanley Area except Varna arid had ' total donations of $818. A thank you to all canvassers and donors for this worthwhile campaign. Mary Ches- sell reports the village of Varna was up $50 from last year. If you are starting your spring house cleaning don't forget the An- nual Family Yard Sale held May 24 weekend at the Complex. Keep those treasures or junk you no long- er need. Preparations are well underway for the sixth Annual Canoe Rally on April 7 so get your canoes all shined up and ready to go. For more information call Lowell Mount at 233-5876 or Jim Kirton at 233-7103. On All Furniture and Appliances Continues ter - March 30/91 To celebrate 7 helping our customers of ustomers we're having month long MMTAG FACTORY SALE EVERY MAYTAO ON SALEI COLOSSAL SALE WAU.PAPER • lasts laver, 'ewer repairs • Limited len year washer transmission warranty Plus many other lnstore specials "Deal of the Century" Offer ends Mar. 23 �MOFa=pT 17 ft. and larger Refrigerators [tilut ew FmT Retail Values to $26.99! • Buy a Qualifying [M.7FFRTl appliahce and get 1/2 your money back in 10 years Meat draw winners EXETER - The winners of lqst week's meat draw at the R. E. Pooley Legion branch 167 are as follows; steaks' and chuck - Glen Vickers; pork chops Charlie Atthill; steak and chuck - Deb Cushman; ham and beef rots - Don McCallun, and the mystery prize went to Don Luft. Create a fresh, new look for your home! Choose from over 5000 patterns by Sunworthy, Shand Kydd, Storeys, Wall -Tex' and Borges. Now on sale at.... Exeter Decor Centre 15 Gktloy St., Exeter (behind Bank of Nova Scotia) 235-1010 Sale Ends Aprit15 [u • Moffat self clean ranges ' Moffat washers * Select Moffat dishwashers Sale is limited HURRY!! • D.p.nd.btly • long, strong warranties • Eu. of opening • D.rsblHty • OuIlty scarf^ was AtIM :75 simti Of BUYNOWI wrw awfwrnn n 2000 • with 25% down. (or If you prefer 6 squs payments monthy with no Interest Campbell Appliances and Furniture f)1 Hain St.. E x 'ter 235 1501