Times Advocate, 1999-10-27, Page 39Wednesday.October 27. 1999
Exeter limes -Advocate
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Announcements
`Taste of Biddulph' dinner will
kick of 150th celebrations
Pictured are the newest members of the I st Exeter Scouts, invested last Monday
at the Lions Youth Centre. In front from Ieft are Greg Skochinski, Brad Foster,
Nick Brand, Scott McGregor and Brad Keys; in back from Ieft are troop scouter
Laurie Kraftcheck, Patrick Alber, Ryan Brintnell, Graham Smith and scout council-
lor Daryl Keys. (photo/Scott Nixon)
Dashwood Good Companions
gains three new members
DASHWOOD
Dashwood Good
Companions met at the
Community Centre on
October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment was
accordion music and
;.singing by Bob Heywood,
followed by violin selec-
tions by Devon Martine,
,,,,Age seven, a" grandson of
Tony and Shirley Martine.
Harold Finkbeiner and
Tony Martine told the
group some jokes.
The roll call indicated
39 members, three new
members and one visitor.
The secretary's treasur-
er's and card reports
were given. There were
five birthdays and one
anniversary since last
meeting.
The Christmas dinner
will be held November 22
at the community centre
at 6 p.m. catered by Liz
Allen. The t ashwood
Good Companions are to
entertain at the Blue
Water Rest Home on
December 14.
The Senior Games will
be hosted by Dashwood `at
some future date.
Harold Finkbeiner and
Ray Rader are to set up a
nominating committee for
the selection of officers.
The three new members
are Elizabeth Hendrick
and John and Mary Horn.
President Evelyn
Pickering presided. The
evening ended with
games of cards. All
seniors are welcome to
join the Dashwood Good
Companions.
Plans made for fowl supper
GRAND BEND - United Church Women
met Thursday afternoon, October 14 in
the S.S. rooms.at church. Joan Eagleson
opened with a woitship service on a
Thanksgiving theme, reading from
Ideals on "Harvest of the Heart" and
others, also some thoughts from
Gwyneth Whilsmith's latest book "I
know God's in here somewhere."
Program speaker was Rev. R. Putman
speaking on the recent retreat conduct-
ed by Gabriele Del Bianco. President
Joyce Thompson conducted the busi-
ness. Secretary Bertie Keyes read the
minutes.
The roll call was answered by 20
members on a Thanksgiving wish.
The fowl supper on November 3 was
discussed.
South Huron Fall Rally will be held at
Crediton United Church on October 2 at
7 p.m.
Lunch hostesses were Eva Nancarrow
and Marlene Brenner.
There was no service at Grand Bend
United Church on October 17 so that
anyone who wished could go to
Greenway anniversary service.
Rev. R. Putman's meditation topic on
October 24 was "A question of integri-
ty." Scriptures were read by Hazel
Broad. The choir's anthem was "Take
My Hand, Precious Lord."
In the children's story, Rev. Putman
told the children that Jesus said to love
God and everyone else and treat others
like yourself. Acknowledgements were
made to Rev. and Mrs. Mervyn Love on
their 50th wedding anniversary, and to
Dennis Mathers for another grandson.
The annual turkey supper will be held
November 3 at Grand Bend United
Church. Tickets are on sale now.
Caven Presbyterian craft sale and show
EXETER - A Christmas tree, lights
and decorations greeted the visitors to
the Caven craft show and sale on Oct.
15 and 16. JoAnne Hickson was the
winner of the door prize - 1/2 bushel
of apples.
Purchasers of the silent auction arti-
cles were as follows: Suncatcher,
donated by Don Rowswell, purchaser
Donna Webster. Wooden pumpkin
head, donated by Gordon Auxiliary of
Caven, purchaser Gwen Brown.
Decorated door swag, donated by
Edith -,. Lewis, receiver Helena
Toornstra. Handknitted mitts, donated
by Reta Van Wieren; purchaser Mabel
Stanl*ke, Pajama bag, donated by
Helena Toornstra, purchaser Carol
Horbacio. Butterfly painted plate,
donated by Gwen Philips, receiver
Laurie Dykstra. Oven handtowel,
donated by Bea Dykstra, receiver
Marg Angus. Angel door swag, donat-
ed by Edna Mielke, purchased by
Donna Webster. Handknitted bed
socks, donated by Beryl Elgie, pur-
chased by Helena Toornstra. Unique
basket, donated by Faye Van Oss, pur-
chased by Joan Agnew. Seagull orna-
ment. donated by Edna Miekle, receiv-
er Donna Webster. Starpoint cushion,
donated by Ruth Squire, purchased by
Edith Lewis.
By Muriel Lewis
CRAMPON CORRESPONDENT
GRANTON -• The
Biddulph '150th' celebra-
tions committee met at the
township hall on Monday
evening, Oct. 18 to further
plans and arrangements.
The 'Taste of Biddulph'
dinner on January 7, 2000
to be held at the Lucan
Community Centre
promises to be a very
enjoyable occasion to kick
off the celebrations in the
new year, so keep that
date open.
Homemade chocolates
designed especially for the
150th by a local entrepre-
neur will be sold by the
committee at the Lucan
Craft Show in November.
It was also decided to have
another April auction.
Queensway
residents
prepare for
craft sale
HENSALL - Queensway
Volunteer Auxiliary met
Monday morning and the
annual craft and bake sale
to take place Oct. 27 was
the number one topic on
the agenda. In " theafter-
noon staff enjoyed a
potluck welcoming the
new director .of Care
Christina Taylor -and her
assistant Cathy McClure
on board. Residents bene-
fited from bingo with the
Hensall UCW.
Tuesday church service
was led by Rev. Kevin
Rutledge of Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Exeter.
In the evening the
Christian Reformed
Singers gave a beautiful
sacred music program.
Some staff and volun-
teers Edna Deitz and Betty
Simmons attended the
seminar with D. Peter St.
George Hyslop sponsored
by the Huron County
Alzheimer Society and
learned about the most
recent research.
On Friday residents and
staff alike attended a new
program, when everyone
stopped what they were
'doing at 2 ' p.m. and
enjoyed a coffee and
donut and conversation
together for 15 minutes.
Later in the afternoon
Nadcy Young assisted res-
idents at baking group.
Coming events
Oct. • 14, 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Patty with Bodacious Jazz
Band
Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Friendship Friday with
Harvey Smith. 20, 2 p.m.
Y2K Readiness Planning
sponsored by Canadian
Red Cross. Everyone wel-
come. 27.7 p.m. Financial
Matters and Income
Security for Seniors with
Nancy Beaver of Human
Resources Development
Canada.
Keep in touch for the lat-
est developments. .
The Granton United
Church annual bazaar at
the Masonic IA with tea
at the church on Saturday,
Oct. 23 was quite success-
ful and well attended in
spite of the weather.
Clandeboye Women's
Institute members and
friends enjoyed the Jubilee
Follies, commemorating
the International Year of
Older Persons, held at
Centennial Hall, London
on Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Don Harron was the
Master of CerefiRbnies for
the Intergenerational
Musical Variety Show.
The W.I. group had din-
ner later at Richie's
Restaurant.
At the Granton United
Church on Sunday, Oct. 24
Lay Pastor Val Hodgins
entitled the sermon 'Living
a Life of Love' based on
lessons from Deuteronomy
•34, 1st Thessalonians 2
and Matthew 22. Andrew`
Herbert led the reading of
the Psalm.
The Junior Youth Group
met at the church on
Sunday evening.
New babies
Congratulations to Joy
and Christine Hayden on
the birth of their daughter
Chelsea Amelia on
October 16 and congratu-
lations to Charles and
Cheryl Mills on the birth of
a son Colton Wesley on
October 18.
At St. Paul's Anglican
Church, Kirkton on
Sunday, Oct. 24 Rev.
Glenda Meakin led the
service of Holy
Communion and the
lessons were read by Mary
Blackler and the minister.
A special presentation was
made by the Sunday
School children led by
Tammy Hawkins about
the life of Moses and the
Children assisted with the
communion service.
u.c.w.
Unit 4 met at Nora
Wissel's home on Monday
evening, Oct. 18.
President Marilyn
Humphrey gave the scrip-
ture reading and medita-
tion on the story of
Aladdin, closing with
prayer. Business discus-
sion included the bazaar
and the upcoming beef
supper on November 4.
During the program',
Betty Dann read 'Safe at
long last' about the story
of the refugees and a
poem the 'Last Dance of,
Fall'. Marilyn had a read-
ing about `Leftover
Halloween Candy' and a
touching story about a girl
named Jenny.
A social time 'followed
with refreshments served
by hostess Norah.
Christmas
Craft Show
Lucan Community Centre
263 Main St., Lucan
Nov. 12-14
Fri. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
One of a Kind Gifts Unique Crafts
• Baked Goods
Located 15 miles north of London on Hwy. 4
Admission
Adults: $2.00, Youth (13-17) $1.00
12 and under Free
For information (519) 227-4442
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