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Times Advocate, 1991-05-15, Page 29Pape 28 Times -Advocate, May 15, 1991 COMMJJ)\JITY w Biddulph School... presents Hamlet Throne room - King Claudius (left), played by Rob Hillis, discusses the behavior of Hamlet with Queen Gertrude (centre), played by Johann Reid, while Ophelia watches on played by Erin Haskett. The trio per- formed the famous scene during the evening presentation of Hamlet at Biddulph Public School Thurs- day. Something rotten in the state of Denmark - Steve Millar as Hamlet (left), consults good friend Horatio, played by Brad Goddard about the king's guilt in the murder of Hamlet's father. The play was performed Thursday by senior students at Biddulph Public School in Lucan. Thames Road delegates attending conference By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, May 26 will be the Annual meeting of London Conference in Ridgetown. The minister and some of our lay dele- gates will be absent from the pasto- ral charge at this time. Sunday, May 26 there will 'be a joint service at Elimville church at 10 a.m. Sunday School Anniversary at Thames Road will be held Sunday, June 2 at 11 a.m. and Anniversary at Elimville, Sunday, June 9 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, June 16, Com- munion Service at both churches. Church service The 7th Sunday of Easter Church service was led by Rev. Sheila Macgregor. The seasonal colour is white. Rev. Macgregor read the first Scripture Lesson Matthew 12: 46- 50. The congregation sang "Would You Bless Our Homes and Fami- lies" and Rev. Sheila gave the chil- dren's message "Christian Family The choir sang "A Mother's Day Prayer" accompanied by the organ- ist Agnes Bray. Sharon Passmore gave the Minute for Mission read- ing. Rev. Macgregor read the New Testament Lesson Matthew 21; 12- 13, 18-19, Mark 6: 30-31, and John 3:16. Her sermon was entitled "Parents Are People, Too!" Ucw The May meeting of the United Church Women was held on Mon- day evening with 26 ladies in atten- dance. Joan Morgan welcomed everyone and gave The Call to Worship "Happiness Through Thoughtful- ness". The ladies sang "Happy. The Home" followed with prayer by Darlene Passmore. The Scripture Lesson Ephesians 6: 1-4 was read by Alma Ballantyne. Helen Webber read the Medita- tion. The offering was received by Alma and Darlene with Offertory prayer by Joan. Alma favoured with piano selections which were much enjoyed. Darlene read "Mom Served Great Field Dinners". The ladies sang "0 Master Let, Me Walk". Joan showed a film "Killing Us Softly" with commentary which was all about advertising. Joan fin-, ished the worship service with a poem "For Mothers Day". Janis Richardson, the president, then took charge of the business. She read a poem "The Same Old Story". The roll call was answered by bringing a tea towel or money to buy one. We received invitations from Kirkton for May 8 and Woodham May 14 for their meetings. The Camp Site Retreat is being held at Camp Menesetung June 10, oring a potluck lunch, dishes and cutlery. The visiting committee for the Blood donor cynic successful EXETER - The Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic held through- out Tuesday afternoon and eve- ning at South Huron District High School was once again successful. The Red Cross and Ausable Riv- er Nomads combined to organize the event and reported 244 donors and only nixie deferrals for a total of 235 units of blood donated. High school students helped to increase the total as a number turned out to donate. The Red Cross is grateful to those who par- ticipated in giving the gift of life and would like to thank the high school and many local businesses who helped in the event. The next Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 24. OM of life - Steven Plneau (left), assists Lupmila Colby in taking blood from donor Toby Taylor. next four months are Group U Bar- bara Ballantyne, Group C Karen Etherington, Group W June Stew- art. Group U are to houseclean up- stairs. Group' C are to clean ' the basement and Group W will do the kitchen. Prices were set for the Strawberry Supper on June 17. The ladies are catering to a wed- ding on May 25. The ladies sang "Now the Day is Over" and Janis closed the meeting with the UCW prayer. Group W served sandwiches and relish tray and tea which were much enjoyed. Surprise gathering On Thursday evening 34 people gathered at Usborne Central School to surprise Ross and Kay Hodgert on their recent move to their new ' home in Exeter, and Frank and Frances Kints on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary which was April 16. guchre was played and prizes, were won by: Ladies .High - Helve Rowe; Ladies Low - Leona Cottle; Lone Hands - Kay Hodgen; Men's High - Lee Webber; Men's Low - Alan Hodgert; Men's Lone Hands - Bill Lamport; Travelling Lone Hands - Betty Borland. The two couples were called for- ward and Helen Hodgert read an address to Ross and Kay and San- dra Rowe presented them with a lovely gold clock. Both replied. Janet Coward read an address to Frank and Frances and Jo -Anne Rowe presented them with four An- niversary mugs. Both of them re- plied. All ,pined in singing "For They are Jolly Good Fellows". Happy birthday was sung to Jim Snow. A very delicious lunch was then partaken of which brought an en- joyable evening to a close. Recently the family of Frank and Frances Kints entertained about 80 people at their home in their par- ents honour. Belated congratula- tions to the couple. On Tuesday evening several la dies from this area auended the Kirkton Horticulture meeting at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. Lori Richardson entertained with her tap dancing. Kay Cunnington, Dorothy Dun- can, Jean Duncan, Hilda Kellett, Ja- nis Richardson, Rhoda Rohde and June Stewart were guests of the Kirkton United Church Women on Wednesday evening. Lori Lynn Lauzon and daughter Katrina Rcnelle of Timmins are visiting with the former's parents Jack and Ferne Stewart. Don and Janis Richardson, Erin, Brian and Lori were guests Sunday with Clara Richardson of St, Mar- ys. ar- 4 Y Eric and Diane Ellis of Baden, Jackie Riehl of Stratford, Ross and Kay Hodgen, Gerry and Eida Riehl and ; Toatya were Sunday supper gue4tii with Alan and Michele Hod- Grand Bend about town By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - South Hu- ron District High School put on their musical production of "Fame" last week from May 8 to 11. Anyone lucky enough to see the production was impressed with the talent, production quali- ty and the energy of the stu- dents, as they sang and danced up a storm. Congratulations to the students, the teachers who worked so hard, and to all the parents who had to re -arrange their schedules to accommodate practices and performances. South Huron is also defending its honour as Tri -County Cham- pions in London this week at the "Reach for the Top" Provincial Finals. Teams from across Onta- rio are competing, beginning on Sunday with the final game on Wednesday. Good luck to teach- er Barb Golding and her team. Legion news The next regular general meet- ing for Grand Bend Legion #498 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. The Zone Conven- tion will be hosted by Branch 498 on May 22, Wednesday, with installation of the new slate of officers at 8 p.m. Please check under the coming events section for future events at Grand Bend Legion. The winners of Friday's Meat Raffle were Ken Perdy and Pat Tallinn. Bev Clackett and Brian Hitchcock, Ron Crown and Beth Lovell, Marilyn Perdy and Ron Sweitzer, and Cathy Geisel and Ron Crown. The mystery prize was won by Marg Coward. Flowers float to finish line Community Living South Hu- ron conducted their new fund raiser, the may Day Dash, on Saturday May 11 at McNaugh- ton Park in Exeter. A small crowd gathered to watch the race as 10 people (comprised of board members and clients) climbed down onto the river dam. At precisely 11 a.m. Paul Klopp MPP fired 'the starting gun, and 10 • boxes 'of flower blocks were dumped into the riv- er to be carried to the finish line downstream. The number of each ticket sold was written on a block of wood, and the first three to reach the finish line, around the curve of the Ausable River, were the winners. Karen Etherington of Hensall won fust price, a month- ly free maid service for one year from Home Bright. Herman Steffens of Lucan won second prize, dinner for two at Oak- wood Inn and Pete Smeekens of Grand Bend won a $50 gift cer- tificate at Anstett's Jewelers. Members of the Order of Al- hambra, Algarve #168, dedicat- ed to people who are mentally handicapped assisted in monitor- ing the race. They kept pushing the flower blocks back into the current, after they became stranded in rocks or weeds. The bright plastic flowers were a preuy sight, floating down the stream. The race took about 20 min, ,r the winners and peo- p' ping photos to en- tR, .,itest for best photo and funniest photo. The winner for photography will be an- nounced at the annual meeting on June 13 with prizes awarded. The May Day Dash not only offer good prizes for Mother's Day, and helps to support people who are handicapped in our community, but its a lot of fun to watch and next year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Varna by Joan Beierling ti By Joan Bekrling VARNA - Don't forget the annual Community Yard Sale to be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Complex in Varna. Anybody want- ing a table call 263-5354. Baseball is getting underway so go on down to the Stanley Town- ship Ball Diamond and check it out to see if anyone you know is play- ing ing ball. I will be printing he schedule each week when I get them. . The Pork Barbecue is coming up in Varna on June 19. Please mark your calendar and get your tickets now. Stan Lee Thirty-four members attended the May 6 meeting of Stan Lee Club held at the Complex. President Anna Keys welcomed everyone, as many of the members have been to the sunny south for the winter months. Anna opened the meetingwith two readings "The History ofMoth- ers Day" and "The Metric Dollar". She then introduced their guest speaker Marjorie Wise, a senior Banking Representative at the Roy- al Bank in Clinton. The Royal Bank realizes seniors have special needs. Marjorie explained the many privileges the bank has to offer. Special accounts to suit different individuals, enlarged cheques and deposit slips and many more spe- cials. Senior games are to be held in Mitchell on June 24 and 25. Cal - Horton and Margaret Hayter will compete in the Crokinole Tourna- ment, B111 McAsh and Bob Peck in shuffleboard, Elva Peck and Elean- or McAsh will play euchre. Members were reminded of fit- ness work May 24 and June 2.