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Times Advocate, 1994-10-5, Page 9CQMM IJNITY Tithes -Advocate, October 5„1994 Page 9 Annual Riverview craft sale The first of the season's pre -Christmas craft sales took place in Exeter Saturday at the Riverview Estates recreation centre. Thirteen exhibitors sold their wares at the day -long event, which included a lunch for several dozen visitors. From left are organizers Thelma Gordon (convenvor), Burdene Morgan, Bea Bowman, and Gloria Martin. Iiiippen WI tour. poultry farm They also watched a video at the farm. By Liz Sangter HENSALL - Kippen-East Wom- en's Institute travelled to the Tend - R -Fresh Poultry Farm of David Diehl, Brussels, for a very informa- tive talk about the handling of baby chicks, the rate of growth and the penalties if the birds are not the correct weight when marketed. The quota system is very well managed. After a video the group toured the facilities. David and Diane were thanked and presented with a bas- ket of fruit. The women were each given a mug on behalf of Big Four Chicks. The group answered the roll call with a sign or myth that farmers use to predict the weather. While waiting for lunch at the Brussels Inn, Ruby Triebner gave a reading and Grace Drummond had a smile. Two women were chosen to give the skit at the Rally coming up in Zurich on October 3. Grace Drum- mond mentioned she would go to the Area Convention on October 27. Mona Alderdice reported that plans were taking shape for the 60th anniversary Party to be held in Brucefield United Church on No- ' vatnber 22. Legion Plan to join communities across Canada by planting a tulip garden of your own. Plant and dedicate a tulip this fall to someone who made a difference in World War II. Every tulip can be specially dedi- cated in honour of someone who is remembered. For further details contact Lillian Beer at 262-2722, P.R.O. for the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 468, before October 28. She will send the names to Ottawa where they will he recorded and a bulb planted in a garden there. United Church news Hensall United Church Women meet October 6 at 2 p.m. Thanksgiving gift boxes for shut- ins will be packed at 10 a.m., Octo- ber 5. Donations of plain cookies welcome. United for Prayer service will take place at the Pentecostal Church, Exeter, on Friday, October 7. Flowers were placed in the church in loving memory of the late Ann Smillie. Henry and Anne Annen also placed flowers in mem- ory of their late son. Committee chairpersons are to have budgets to Eric Manfield ear- ly in November. A nursery for three year olds and under is available during church services. The ushers this past week were Ray Jacobe and Jeff Butson. The sympathy of the community is extended to Clarence Smillie and family. The late Ann Smillie, a for- mer school teacher, contributed much to her church and communi- ty. 6 Sarepta CountrGardens Presents Fall Verandah Decorations V Lots of Pumpkins including Pie and Mini Pumpkins (ready now) �► Mini Straw Bales Ornamental & Mini Corn Hardy Garden Mums V Gourds & Corn Stalks V Country Folk Art Painting & Crafts STORE HOURS FRIDAY 1 pm - 8 pm SATURDAY 10 am - 5 pm On Hwy. 83, 1 1/4 miles east of Dashwood on the Goshen at Sarepta 237-3217 Bit & Ginger Weber and Family AAIs. WAAAAAA AAAAA AAAAAA. AAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAl> October is Power Smart z 4 Month e e 4 4 YOU'VE GOT ThE POWER TO SA OCTOBER IS POWER SMAR month-long celebration of savi products that will help you red — and save money! Hurry in to your retailer and ask e feature priced energy-saving pr with compact fluorescent ligh saving showerheads and prog thermostats. Caulking, insulation, and . weatherstripping can also help keep your energy dollars from flying out the window. And remember, an energy efficient appliance ' means real savings in the long run. These are just a few of the many products feature priced to save you energy and money throughout OCTOBER IS POWER SMART MONTH. POWER SMART MONTH ends October 31st, so hurry in to your nearest retailer today. While you're there, pick up your copy of October's YOU'VE GOT ills POWER TO SAVE! This month's issue is packed with information on energy saving products and tips to help you save money. Don't let this chance to save pass ► you by. ► ► ► ► ► YOU'VE GOT THE POWER TO SAVE! • E POWER TO SAVE IS EVERYWHERE YOU SEE THIS SION Exeter Public Utilities Commission 379 Main St. South Exeter Ontario NOM 186 238.1380 M.A. Greene, Chairman D.R. Triebner, Commissioner H. L Davis, Manager B.F. Shaw, Commissioner ► "Ir WWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIWIANI 900 turkey pies assembled Granton United Church Women are selling the pies. By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Members of UCW Unit #3 and a great many helpers assembled 900 turkey pies at the United Church on September 29, most of which have been ordered. The next batch will be ready by October 13 and can be ordered by calling Marion Thomson at 225- 2886 and some will be available at the annual bazaar on October 22. Nora Wissel and Muriel Lewis enjoyed a bus trip to the Apple Har- vest Craft Festival at Meaford Oc- tober I. Friends and relatives from the Granton community attended the wedding of Don Hardie and Lori Smith at the Komoka community Centre Saturday. Muriel Lewis recently visited with her son Larry, who is current- ly studying in Massachusetts. Catherine and Heather Hodgins (daughters of Gordon Hodgins, for- merly of Granton) and friend Allan Petrie, all of Lancaster, visited with their grandparents Norman and Velma Hodgins of St. Marys on the weekend where a family gathering was held Saturday evening. At Granton United Church on World Wide Communion Sunday, October 2, pastor Normalie Voakes entitled here sermon 'By many a name' based on the readings from Job one, and Hebrews one and Visscher Farms Country Market Broccoli $12. for 18 bunches, `` ., auliflower $9. for 12 heads, otatoes $6.00 for 50 lbs. Squash, Tomatoes, $9. bu. Apples $10 bu. Fresh Apple Cider PUMPKINS * Ready to bake muffin batter now available • Fruits and vegetables in season * Baked goods - jams, honey. Open 9 - 6 daily Closed Sundays 5 kms. west of Exeter on Hwy. 83 237-3442 Mark 10. The choir sang the an- them 'Beside the still waters'. There was no service at St. Thomas Anglican Church on Sun- day as members attended the parish harvest Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Church in Kirkton. Rev. Ste- phen Emery celebrated the Euchar- ist and his message was about en- joying life, preserving and revering the creator. Next Sunday, October 9 will be the Harvest Thanksgiving service at St. Thomas Church, Granton. 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