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Times Advocate, 1995-09-13, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, September 13, 1995 Wilker - Bell On August 12, 1995, Rona- lynn Danette Bell and Mar- shall Richard Wilker were mar- ried in an outdoor ceremony at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend, Ontario. Officiating was Rever- end Mark Gaskin. The bride's mother and stepfather are Lloyd and Donna Regier, hen- sall, Ontario and Carl and Jean Wilker, Stratford, Ontario are the groom's parents. The wedding party included: Maid of Honour Annette Gaffney, Toronto and Best Man Quincy Wilker, Stratford. Bridesmaids were Starr Jesney, Seanda Wilkens, London, Michelle Thomson, Stratford and Debo- rah Wright, Aurora. Ushers were Brent Bell, London, Brian Blowes, Sean Hall, Pat Schooley, Stratford. Ringbear- er was Jacqueline Thomson, niece of the groom and flow- ergirls were Jaymee f?ae Hey- wood, cousin of the bride and Brooke Wilker, niece of the groom. Mark Penhale, Exeter gave a reading. Classicart En- semble, London provided the wedding music. The happy couple honeymooned in Maine and are now residing in Oakville. A special thank you to family and friends for shar- ing our happy day. Photo by Greg Tjepkemce, Toronto, Ont. DeVries - Crown Ron Crown, Grand Bend and Judy Crown, Centralia are pleased to announce the mar- riage of their daughter, Julie Ann Marie to David Grant, son of Sam and Clara DeVries, Ex- eter. The garden wedding took place on July 22, 1995 with Rev. Marjorie Smith and Heather Smith officiating. The attendants were Christine Chappel, friend of the bride and groom and Lyndsey Sal- verda, cousin of the groom. The best man was Rob DeV- ries, brother of the groom and Jim Crown, brother of the bride. Julie and Dave wish to thank everyone who helped and attended their wedding. Hartman - McKay Karen Leanne McKay and Eu- gene lonathan Hartman were united in marriage May 13, 1995 at Kincardine United Church. The candlelight cere- mony was officiated by Rev. Norman Perry. Karen is the daughter of Bob and Sue McKay of Kincardine and Eu- gene is the son of Eugene and Barb Hartman of Dash- wood. Maid of honor was Sta- cey Storrey, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Eliza- beth Plowright, friend of the bride and Kerri Lynn Hartman, sister of the groom. Flowergirl was Janelle Blackwell, cousin of the bride. Best man was Jay Shervill, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mur- ray McKay, brother of the bride, and Mark Hartman, un- cle of the groom. Chad Insley, Godson of the groom was ringbearer. Candlelighters were Carol Sweeney and Don- na Skinn, aunts of the bride and Gary and Theresa Egan, Godparents of the groom. Scriptures were read by Pau- line Insley, aunt of the groom. Special music for the service was given by Jocelyn, Connor and Owwen Blackwell, cousins of the bride, John, Ben, Doug and Tom Blackwell, uncles of the bride, and Eugene Hart- man Sr. father of the groom. The reception was held at the Lucknow Community Centre, were Rose. Marie Rader offi-. ciated as Mistress of Ceremo- nies. Mike Kay, friend of the couple played and sang for their first dance. The couple honeymooned in Niagara Falls. They are residing in Kitchener. Thank you to all who celebrated with us and made our day so very special. Local couple wins trip to North West Territories HENSALL - Albert Hovius and his wife Bev of Hensall recently at- tended a rock concert in Tuktoyak- tuk, North West Territories. The couple won a trip to the con- cert which featured several rock hands including Metallica, Moist, Veronica Salts and Hole through a contest run by Molson's. The Hovious' left for the Arctic Circle on August 31 and stayed in Inuvik for three days where they toured around, attended several or- ganized events and had an opportu- nity to meet many local people. "We couldn't believe it. It is once in a lifetime that we could go up there," said Hovious. "They're an awful friendly bunch," he said about the people of inuvik and Tuk. Although the music wasn't to the couple's taste, they couldn't turn down the chance to visit a part of the country few people will ever see. Fatal hit and run accident OWEN SOUND - The O.P.P. are releasing a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with the hit and run death of six year old Trevor Chamberlain. The accident occurred on Lakeshore Blvd. in Sauble Beach on the Cana- da Day weekend. The suspect is described as a male in his early thirties, clean shaven, with short brown hair and of average height and build. The vehicle police are seeking is a 1985 to 1994 Chevro- let Astro or GMC Safari van, maroon or dark red in color. Anyone who thinks they may know the suspect is asked to contact their nearest O.P.P. detachment or the Mount Forest District communications Centre at 1-800-265-2525. 4' 14. '4 y CflMM1JNJTY Local man receives volunteer award GRAND BEND - Xavier Booge- mans was presented with the Vol- unteer of the Year Award by the town's Legion on Volunteer- Day Saturday. . Boogemans, who has been living in Grand Bend for 35 years, has proven his volunteer efforts through horticultural projects, char- ity canoeing, helping the Legion, volunteering for the fire department and aiding the winter carnival. "He gets all the arca ready for the winter carnival," said Don Boyes, chairman of the parks and rec- reation committee. "He takes a week off work and takes his time...It's a decision by the council of Grand Bend. There are so many people deserving of this award...It's not just for people, it's for or- ganizations." Although the annual Volunteer Appreciation Day is in its fourth year, this is the third year for the award. Harold Klopp was the first to receive the award. The Grand Bend Legion, which presented the town's fire department with two $4,500 cheques at this year's event, was the second to win the award. "I wasn't expecting this," said Boogemans after accepting his plaque. "1 almost had tears in my eyes...I do volunteer work all the time...to please the kids...It's so re- warding I'll do it until the day i die." Xavier Boogemans with his volunteer of the year award. ABCA expects funding cuts EXETER - At a recent meet- ing of the board of directors of the Ausable Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority, chairman Bob Benner reported on expected funding cuts for this year. Benner saidr"We have had an announcement from the Ontario Finance Minister Ernie Eves re- garding cuts to government pro- grams. Permanent cuts are un- known at this time. Spending cuts for the Ministry of Natural Resources are $35 million and this conservation authority is an- ticipating an unconfirmed seven percent reduction in funding for this calendar year." Directors approved a study re- garding the Ausable Bayfield In- tegrated Flood Forecast System. This study was completed in 1994 to simplify and improve the existing flood forecasting computer model for the wa- tershed rivers. As a result there will be a re- duction in time to evaluate the potential for watershed flooding. General manager Tom Prout presented information on the Clean Up Rural Beaches Pro- gram. The five year term for de- livery of this program will be fi- nalized in 1996 for the ABCA. Funding of $700,000 is available to landowners for projects com- pleted this year within the wa- tershed. Another project that has been undertaken this year is the Rapid Detection Study. A field labora- tory has been set up at Port Blake to test water from the bathing beaches. Results are approximately six hours after sampling which is an improvement over the 30 hours previously needed. Because of the heavier rainfall experienced this year, beaches have been posted more frequently. Benner reported that the board is considering the acquisition of the Baron de Tuyll property in Stanley township and advised staff to continue pursuing other sources of funding. The chairman also reported that he had met recently with Minister of Natural Resources Parliamentary Assistant Frank Klees and discussed issues for ef- ficient delivery of programs' and services to the public. Golden Agers to play euchre They will meet at the Legion Hall tonight. Annie Morenz SHIPKA - Grand Bend Golden Agers will hold their first euchre of the season, tonight, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall, Grand Bend. Harold and Lucille Vincent spent some August holidays in Michigan with Lucille's sisters, Beverley Ko- vitski in Rodney and Janet Harder, in Evart. They also attended some Church of God camp sessions at Thamesford. Ken and Marg Baker attended the 75th birthday party, Sunday, for their friend, Agnes Appleton, at the Legion hall in Exeter. Happy birthday wishes this month to Mabel Fraser and Ferman Snyder. For nine days, August 26 to Sep- tember 3, Hugh and I had our grandchildren Persephone and Christian. from Coquitlam, B.C., and our son Bill of London, for holidays. Many of my readers know we only see the grandchildren once a year. Persephone is now 19 and in the third year at Simon Fraser Uni- versity in the Co-op program. Christian is 15 years old, six feet tall, and is in his third year at high school. Some of our enjoyable activities were celebrating Hugh and Bill's August birthdays, seeing "My Fair Lady" at the Playhouse, bowling, playing pool, fishing golfing, going to the zoo and museum and spend- ing some fun times in London. They travelled on Air Canada flights. Nurse .speaks about job in Saudi Arabia Frieda Zandbergen has spent seven years in Saudi Arabia. Mary Peterson CENTRALiA - Centralia U.C.W. held their first meeting of the fall on September 7 at Centralia United Church. President Jean Caslick welcomed everyone back for a new season and opened the meeting with the prayer "Prayer for Later Years". The program committee, Iva Blair, Gladys Buswell, and Marian Abbott, had planned an interesting evening. Blair read a poem entitled "Song of Summer" and Buswell provided food for thought with a reading of Psalm 8. Everyone joined in singing the hymn favorite "Come ye thankful people come" and Abbott led in prayer. Guest speaker for the evening was Frieda Zandbergen, a nurse who has spent the last seven years working at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Her work provided the opportunity to care for a wide varie- ty of people, including royalty and nomads. She spoke of the culture of the people, including their customs and religion. Everyone enjoyed learning about Saudi Arabia and its people, and thanked Zandbergen for sharing her experiences. Shower At Centralia on Friday, September 8, a community shower was held for Shelley Tomes. Donna Smith welcomed everyone, and Mikayla Skinner played two piano solos. Gladys Buswell and Smith provided some enjoya- ble readings. An entertaining skit entitled "Get Me to the Church on Time" was performed by Donna Smith, Mary Pavkeje, June Essery, Gla- dys Buswell, Kay Tripp, Iva Blair, and Audrey McFalls. Faye Skinner read an address to the bride, and Shelley opened several lovely gifts. In ad- dition to many friends and family, Shelley's bridal attendants, Paulette Rothbauer, Andrea Gatto, and Rose Ann Dietrich also attended the show- er. Church service The worship service at Centralia United Church on Sunday, September 10, was an enthusiastic return to the sanctuary after summer vacation. There were many surprises, including Heather Smith's request to everyone to move to seats closer to the front of the church. The reason became ap- parent later when the congregation passed a ball of yarn to each other dur- ing the dedication and recovcnanting of teachers and church leaders, sym- bolizing the interconnectedness of our lives. Many people assisted in presenting readings and responsive prayers during the worship, including Larry and Mikayla Skinner, Robyn Bronwell, Brent and Danny Caslick, Becky Harrett, June Essery, and Brad Skinner. Prayers were offered for those who are ill. UCW Regional Zion U.C.W. will host the Regional meeting of the South Huron Presby- terial at Centralia Church on Wednesday, September 13, beginning with registration at 6:30 p.m. and dessert and coffee at 7:00 p.m. The theme of the meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will be "Let There Be Laughter". Church meetings On Thursday, September 14, the Education Committee will meet at Cen- tralia at 6:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. that night, the Official Board will also meet at Centralia. Choir practice and a meeting with the minister will be held Thursday, September 21, at 6:45 p.m. Following this meeting, at 8:00 p.m., there will be a joint meeting of the Session. Foodgrains tour Everyone is invited to join the tour of interesting local sites and agricul- ture on Saturday, September 16. The South Huron Foodgrains Project has organized "A Day in the Country". The tour will begin at Centralia United Church where coffee and refresh- ments will be available along with the tour maps from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants are then free to follow the suggested tour in their cars at their own pace, and to meet at Thames Road United Church from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a Poor Boy Lunch for $1.00. The four local sponsoring churches have organized this event to learn more about the local area, for their congregation and for other sponsors including London and Hamilton churches. Anniversary Zion West United Church Anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday, September 24. Rev. Dr. Bob Giuliano will be a guest speaker at the joint service at Zion at 11:00 a.m. Euchre At the euchre party held at Heywood's Restaurant on Labour Day, High Hand winners were Marian Noels and Howard Dolan, while Dorothy Bul- lock and Wilmur Scott were Low Hand winners. Winners of the most lone hands were Betty Coates and Harvey Latta, and Alma Etherington won the Special. Rebekahs install D.D.P. EXETER - Twenty Brothers and Sisters gathered in the Lodge Hall for a pot luck supper September 6. N.G.Sis. Barbara Tiedeman wel- comed everyone hack and read a poem "Hugs". V.G.Sis. Helen Coates had a busy summer remem- bering members who were be- reaved and those who were ill. Six sympathy cards were sent, several visits giving gifts, donation to the Cancer Fund in memory of Sis. Audrey Passsmore. Several Broth- ers and Sisters were reported ill now. Exeter Fall Fair will be Septem- ber 22, 23. Anyone who can help in the booth is asked to call Sis. Gloria McFalls 235-0368. The inaugural meeting was in Clinton June 26. Sis Erma Cart- wright, Clinton was installed as D.D.P. Huron District #23 and Sis. Kay Wise is Secretary Treasurer of the District. Huronic Rebekah Lodge, Clinton, will be installing Pride of Huron officers October 4. Assembly President Sis. Edith Del- ano will pay her official visit to the District November 6 in Clinton. Exeter is asked to present a Tab- leau for that night. There will be a District Rally in Stratford Nov"mber 4. Exeter is a asked to "close". Sis. Lois McFalls is arranging a bus trip to Barrie to visit the Barrie Home October 11, leaving at 8 a.m. Cost is $30 for fare and din- ner at the home. A lunch can be purchased on the way home. Any- one is welcome to join the trip. Drape the Charter will be held next meeting September 20. After the meeting everyone told the highlights of their summer. Sis. Rosc Webster visited her mother in B.C. and attended a meeting with her the night she ar- rived. She was warmly welcomed r by the Sisters in that lodge. Dashwood WI DASHWOQD - The Citizen- ship and Legislation meeting was held on September 5 with a poem "Why Mother Goes to W.I." followed by humorous readings by the members. The roll call "Ways we can conserve water" was answered by 10 members and one new member. The correspondence in- cluded the Fall Rally to be held in Gorrie October 16. The Lon- don Convention will be in Kirk - ton October 20. On October 4 and October 18 there will be eu- chre at 8 p.m. Lunch provided. The program consisted of a motto - "To be a senior citizen means to follow your individual road to happiness", given by Kaethe Frciter.