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Times Advocate, 1999-06-09, Page 1414 Exeter Times -,Advocate Wednesday, June 9. 1999 The Tuesday -Thursday Sunshine Kids Co-operative Pre-school class held their graduation ceremony on May 27. First row (I -r): Morgan Alien, Mitchell Taylor, Jeffery McNutt, Cassie Eveland; 2nd row: Zachery Kadey, Sarah Isaac, Barabara Alber, Katherine Berg, Rachel Hall, Sara McEwan, Blake Gower; 3rd row: Kristie Dietrich, Kennedy Warren, Brayden Garrow, Josh Brintnell, Brock Horner Residents bake for Hensall Fair HENSALL - Hensall United Church Women provided assistance and prizes at Queensway Nursing Home for Bingo Monday afternoon. Residents have appreciated the ladies each Monday in May. They enjoy seeing the familiar faces and visiting with old friends. Extra help at Bingo was provided by student volunteers Cathy Van Bergen and Cheryl Hoffman. Rev. Pirie Mitchell of Hensall United Church led Worship Service Tuesday with Belva Fuss s pianist and Marg Cole assisting residents. Gladys Van Egmond and Her Merrymakers made some beautiful music Wednesday afternoon for resi- dents and visitors. Everyone had a lovely afternoon listening to the music that had often entertained them at dances in their youth. Residents had opportunity to cast their yote Thursday when the polling station was set up at Queensway in the Activity Room. Baking group was busy in the morning baking bran muffins, peanut butter cookies and banana loaves to freeze and enter in the Hensall Fair bak- ing competition. Cathy Van Bergen and Cheryl Hoffman visited again Friday to assist all those residents desiring to go outside for walks, wheelchair rides or just to sit out- doors and listen to the birds. We have appreciated their help this week. In the evening Clare Masse, Andy Rau, and Bob Gilmour, entertained at Friendship Friday in the Retirement Home Lounge. Thank you to the family members that joined us and assisted with the dancing adding to the fun. Remember to order your tickets for the Strawberry Social Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. We are holding it indoors this year in the Activity Room. This is our annual fundraiser for the Huron County Alzheimer Society and also your oppor- tunity to meet our new administrator Cathy Shalk. Gary Boyle of London will entertain. The week of May 17, residents of Queensway enjoyed a variety of pro- grams with bingo starting on Monday with the Hensall United Church Women contributing the prizes and assistance. Shirley Luther led the Worship Service on Tuesday with Belva Fuss as organist. Millie Hoggarth of the Volunteer Auxiliary provided Tuck Cart Service to both Nursing and Retirement Home lev- els Wednesday afternoon. Geri Fashions set up shop in the Activity Room on Friday for the shop- ping convenience of residents ..and com- munity. Friday evening Harvey Smith and Doug Insley entertained in the Retirement Home Lounge for an appre- ciative group of residents and volun- teers. The played a variety of tunes as well as many requests for their audi- ence. Church members to help out at London's Soup Kitchen By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Rev; Marilyn Carter was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning at Elimville. Rev. Carter lit the Christ Candle with the help of Evelyn Johns. She told the children a story entitled "Love God, Joshua." The choir sang an anthem "For Him Who Loves Me" accompanied by pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Scriptures were read by ' Helen Weston. The title of the minister's sermon was "Extraordinary Ordinary People". Barbara Ballantyne gave a Minute for Missions "Generous Living." Kay, and David Cunnington received the offering. Gerald Cunnington pushed the cart to the front of the church loaded with arti- cles for the -food bank, and Kay Cunnington was the greeter. Announcements There is only two weeks left to get your commit- ment card in for the Voices United campaign. This fall the Outreach Committee from Council; has committed one Monday night a month for three months to help with the Soup Kitchen in London. The Outreach Committee is also looking for a volunteer to be a Presbyterial Representative. If you would like to volunteer for either of these, contact Barry Miller, Janis Richardson, Sharon Lynn or Barb Ballantyne. On June 27 the Sunday School will hold a promo - ti,,,, Sunday entitled "P 'qo, Meow and Oink". e„ se bring a white bal- loo►, to blow up during the service. A potluck lunch will follow the ser- vice. Bring your own dish- es and refreshments will be supplied. After lunch there will be a ball game at the diamond. On June 27, pennies and Canadian Tire money will be collected. Hymn Sing Sunday win be held July 18. Vacation Bible-SShool, a one day event, will be held July 25. The U.C.W. will be ggoing to Blyth Festival on September 7 to see "Death of the Hired Hand". It is a nostalgic play about a threshing gang straining to win the battle against time and the elements. The era of modern farming begins. The play begins at 8 p.m. and optional supper plans are being made. This will replace the regular U.C.W. September meet- ing. If you are interested, contact Sharon Passmore, Leona Cottle, Ferne Stewart, Sharon Lynn or Grace Pym. Personals Donna ' Van Allen, Rachel, Tyler and Sarah of near Kitchener spent Sunday. with Margaret Stewart. Glenn and Dorothy Jeffery, Bill and Rhoda Rohde attended the Hanna Cousins picnic at •.....■.0•■•■-a•■11111■•r11111.■111■1111■•■1•■..•...• 1 • • • Straw EApy O'SHEA'S �.: are R_wwad FARM F[ZI�,SH 11 a ea • h `,.. ' •• •' tot avaNaaltlty cUgetable, & bQfl7'Q3 "Home of the Irish Pickle". Bring this ad in for one free pick -your -own quart Bt • • 1 of strawberries! Limit one per customer. Strawberry Desserts served Sun., June 20 Proceeds to St. Patricks R.C. Church Renovation Fund 'f Hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m: - 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Michael & Diane O'Shea .!34089 Stonehouse Une, R.R. 43, Granton Ont. NOM IVO Tel: 19) 225-2600 • Fax: (519) 225-2488 r!A••■•■71•■1■11111.•. ■•111a■1•■•■ ■ • ••■•■• • • ■ • • • • • • • ■ • • ■ •. the home of Clarence and Isabel Thomson of Woodham. Others attend- ing were Ruth Shier, Norman Shier, Murray. and Louise Shier, Clayton and Grace Ross, Jean Scott, Viola Hewitt and John and Isabel McLauchlan. On. Sunday, May 30, the Community of Churches gathered at Thames Road for their yearly church service. The orchestra members were: piano - Jean Hodgert; violin - Ray Cann, Ellen Graham, Clif Jaques, Bill Rohde; Guitar - Doug Stephen; banjo - Harry Jeffery, Don McCurdy. They played _music before the service started and for the singsong directed by Verla Copeland. Ray Switzer gave the welcome, announcements and the call to worship. Helen Shute gave the Prayer of Approach. The Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon was led by Earl French. Gary Alan Price told the children's story entitled 'Jesse's Journey'. Bruce Delbridge read scriptures. The choir, under the leadership of Rev. Robert Graham, sang three anthems. Ellen Graham accompanied on the piano. Judith Parker" intro- duced guest speaker Gary Alan Price, who spoke on "Jesse's Journey - A Father's Tribute". Don Brine thanked him. Several hymns were sung accompanied by Agnes Bray on the organ and Ellen Graham on the piano. The greeters were Dorothy Rollings and Madelene Tasko. The offering was received by Joost Drost, Lorne Fell, Gwen Harburn and Sandra Kemp. Joyce Fulton dedicated the offering and led in the Lord's Prayer. The offer- ing was donated to Jesse's Journey - A Father's Tribute which amounted to $650. Dr. Rev. Robert Graham pronounced the benedir- tion and said Grace. The group enjoyed a smorgas- bord lunch and beverage in the basement. Announcements On June 8 the U.C.W. held a meeting at Elimville at 8 p.m. The Christian Development committee of Shirley Kerslake, Kathy Bray, Nancy Smith, Helen Webber and Diane Jeffery provided the program. The roll call was "Name your favourite hymn". Group U served lunch. Personals Congratulations to Shane Pfaff and Cheryl Ballantyne who were married in Thames Road Church on Saturday. Group C catered at their meal on Saturday evening, May 29, at Hensall Arena. Many peo- ple also attended their reception at Hensall. Bill and Rhoda Rohde were guests at the 50th wedding anniversary cel- ebration for Ross and Mildred Merrill at Bayfield United Church on Saturday evening, May 29. Get a Healthier lifestyle! • 1 • Expires June 16, 1999 394 Huron Rd, Goderich INc kd with any other cowls 524 5 555 8 Wellington St, Exet 235-3088 w.w,nwr hilt ' ., 1.4..Y 'f Hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m: - 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Michael & Diane O'Shea .!34089 Stonehouse Une, R.R. 43, Granton Ont. NOM IVO Tel: 19) 225-2600 • Fax: (519) 225-2488 r!A••■•■71•■1■11111.•. ■•111a■1•■•■ ■ • ••■•■• • • ■ • • • • • • • ■ • • ■ •. the home of Clarence and Isabel Thomson of Woodham. Others attend- ing were Ruth Shier, Norman Shier, Murray. and Louise Shier, Clayton and Grace Ross, Jean Scott, Viola Hewitt and John and Isabel McLauchlan. On. Sunday, May 30, the Community of Churches gathered at Thames Road for their yearly church service. The orchestra members were: piano - Jean Hodgert; violin - Ray Cann, Ellen Graham, Clif Jaques, Bill Rohde; Guitar - Doug Stephen; banjo - Harry Jeffery, Don McCurdy. They played _music before the service started and for the singsong directed by Verla Copeland. Ray Switzer gave the welcome, announcements and the call to worship. Helen Shute gave the Prayer of Approach. The Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon was led by Earl French. Gary Alan Price told the children's story entitled 'Jesse's Journey'. Bruce Delbridge read scriptures. The choir, under the leadership of Rev. Robert Graham, sang three anthems. Ellen Graham accompanied on the piano. Judith Parker" intro- duced guest speaker Gary Alan Price, who spoke on "Jesse's Journey - A Father's Tribute". Don Brine thanked him. Several hymns were sung accompanied by Agnes Bray on the organ and Ellen Graham on the piano. The greeters were Dorothy Rollings and Madelene Tasko. The offering was received by Joost Drost, Lorne Fell, Gwen Harburn and Sandra Kemp. Joyce Fulton dedicated the offering and led in the Lord's Prayer. The offer- ing was donated to Jesse's Journey - A Father's Tribute which amounted to $650. Dr. Rev. Robert Graham pronounced the benedir- tion and said Grace. The group enjoyed a smorgas- bord lunch and beverage in the basement. Announcements On June 8 the U.C.W. held a meeting at Elimville at 8 p.m. The Christian Development committee of Shirley Kerslake, Kathy Bray, Nancy Smith, Helen Webber and Diane Jeffery provided the program. The roll call was "Name your favourite hymn". Group U served lunch. Personals Congratulations to Shane Pfaff and Cheryl Ballantyne who were married in Thames Road Church on Saturday. Group C catered at their meal on Saturday evening, May 29, at Hensall Arena. Many peo- ple also attended their reception at Hensall. Bill and Rhoda Rohde were guests at the 50th wedding anniversary cel- ebration for Ross and Mildred Merrill at Bayfield United Church on Saturday evening, May 29. Get a Healthier lifestyle! • 1 • Expires June 16, 1999 394 Huron Rd, Goderich INc kd with any other cowls 524 5 555 8 Wellington St, Exet 235-3088