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Times Advocate, 1999-11-17, Page 16r•s► Community Exeter Public School Gr. 3 students Jayden Desjardine, left and Brandan Shepton, right, proudly present R.E. F3ooley Br. 167 Legion President Don McCurdy with $ 19.59 the boys raised by selling hand -made poppies.The boys said they decided to raise money to help the legion after they learned about Remembrance Day in class and knew McCurdy, the husband of school secretary Marion McCurdy, is a Korean War veteran. (photo/Kate Monk) • Saintsbury resident celebrates birthday By H. Davis SAIN SBURY CORRESPONDENT SAINTSBURY- On Sun., Nov. 14, St. Patrick's celebrated their Holy Eucharist with a number of visitors at their 10:30 a.m. service. The Rev Stanley Jay was officient. Billy Pickle the clown, alias Mrs. Liz Jay gave an interesting chil- dren's Focus based on the Holy gospel "The Parable of the Three Servants." Margaret Carroll assisted with the scrip- ture readings and Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray was server for the service. Following prayers and closing hymn everyone was invited down stairs to the parish all for a time of fellowship which included a surprise 65th birthday cele- bration honouring Margaret Carroll whose birthday is Nov. 18. The hall was decorated with mini lights and stream- ers, also family members arrived for the party. Carfrey and Anne Cann of Grand Bend, uncle and aunt of Margaret visited the Carrolls following the party at St. Patrick's and Sunday evening Margaret and Ron Carroll attended a family cele- bration at the home of their daughter Brenda, Terry and grandchildren. Suzanne Davis, Travis and Starr visit- ed mother and grandmother Dorothy Dietrich at the Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich recently. Harley and Travis Davis were weekend visitors with Donna and Mike Martin and sons in London and Michelle, Martin was weekend visitor with Starr and the Davis Family. Saturday, Hugh and Hazel Davis accompanied by Katie -Scarlett and Caleb MacGillivray were guests of Joan • and Bob Beaune and family to the Imax Theatre in London for the African Elephant Kingdom. Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray enjoyed "Kids go to work program" recently when she was at The Bay downtown London with her mother Heather for the day. St. Patrick's is happy to report they have sent another mail bag of used clothing to their "Prayer Partner", Simon Beaver Jr. at Summer Beaver in Northern Ontario. Speeches to remember Exeter Legion Poppy chairperson Dave Frayne, left, welcomed guest speakers Cadet De-ani1'Rollin i and Petty Officer David Luxton to the Legion's annual Remembrance Day banquet last week. Luxton presented the Kisbee ring from the. Huronia battleship that is serving in the Pacific Ocean now. He also talked about his experiences in the navy. Rollings was one of five carets chosen from through- out Canada to accompany 50 veterans from the Second World War Sicilian and Italian campaigns for the 55th anniversary of the conflict. Rolling said she was most moved by an epitaph she discovered on a tombstone in Italy: "Not today but every day we remember in silence." (photo/Tom Burke) Wednesday, November 17, 1999 -sr Hensall Legion present Certificates of Merit Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL Anniversary service was celebrated at Hensall United Church. Vern and Mona• Alderdice were the greeters with Mona lighting the can- dle. Belva Fuss was, the organist for the ministry of song. Vicki Mann Hayter was the guest soloist. The guest minis- ter was Rev. Jewit Parr. His sermon was "The. New Century Calls". Hayter sang "I See the Love of God in Every River". The offering was received by Bili Fuss and David Brock. A social hour was enjoyed following the service. Prayers were asked for Lingelbach and Grace Church in Tavistock. The Official Board meets on Wednesday Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Boys Amabile Choir will hold a concert at Hensall' United Church an Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or from Marg Cole at 262-2304 or Mary Kinsman at 262-2396. All knitters are remind- ed to remember the' Mitten Tree. If you are interested in baptism please phone . Pirie Mitchell.at 262-3216. Hensall Legion held their meeting on Nov. 10. A motion was passed. to donate $100 to the Christmas Bureau: A donation was also sent to CrimeStoppers to help send eight children to watch a midget baseket- ball game in Goderich. On Thursday morning several Veterans and Legion members visited Hensall Public School when the students par- ticipated in a Remembrance Day assembly. The teachers and students must once again be commended for the tremendous dignity and respect put into this assembly. On Nov., 19 students from Grade 4-8 will visit the Hensall Legion where they will learn of the wartime experiences of our Veterans during World War 2, view some memorabilia, and hear what it was like growing up in Canada during the war and the part every one on the home front played. On Thursday Nov. 11 - the Branch held their Remembrance Day ban- quet. The guest speaker was Ken Passmore, a former Hensall native and World War 2 bbmber pilot. A certifi- cate of Merit was pre- sented to Betty Simmons for her dedicated work as Senior Chairman of the Branch since 1991. Lillian Beer received a Certificate of Merit fbr her dedicated work as Branch Public Relations Officer since 1993. Stu Taylor received a Certificate of Merit for organizing the very suc- cessful Elimination Draws held -by Hensall Legion each year. Ladies • Auxiliary President Iva Reid presented a cheque for $2000 to Branch President Dave Smale. On Nov. 20 plan to attend the Solo Tournament and Turkey Draw at the Branch. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and card playing begins at 1 pdn. The cost is $5 per person and lunch will be pro- vided. Tickets are also available for the Poor Boy Luncheon on Friday November 26. Hensall residents are reminded there is no parking on the Village streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. Violators will be ticketed. Snowmobile season is fast approaching. Operators of snow machines are reminded of the Village of Hensall by-law which restricts the use of machines within the Village. Snowmobiles are pro- hibited from sidewalks, private property and boulevards. Direct routes into and out of the village, on the streets, must be used. Cat and dog owners in the Village of Hensall are advised that year 2000 tags are now avail- able from the Hensall A.B. Case Plumbing & Heating n vletals Street, west Exotic Ontario (519) 235-1404 Sheet metal, Propane and natural gad. heating and air conditioning, gas furnaces and fireplaces, water heaters Municipal Office. Please remember that tags for the current year must be picked up, even if you purchased a life- time registration for your animal. Questions regarding registrations should be directed to the Hensall Municipal Office 2622812, POLICE BRIEFS Breakin in Biddulph BIDDULPH TWP. — Thieves struck pay -dirt during a break-in at Pro Mechanical on Roman Line near Elginfield Rd. overnight Nov. 10-11. The front window was smashed out to gain entry, London OPP Const. Myra Rusk said. The cul- prits climbed through the window and stole a Honda 3500 generator, a 1215 Rigid pipe threader and a Kobota 3 hp water pump. 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