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The Times-Advocate, 2002-11-13, Page 23By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - A very impressive church service took place Sunday morn- ing at the regular service. A Remembrance Introit was sung, and Rev. Carter gave greetings and the announcements. Helen Kadey gave a Minute for Council. Quinn Rush lit the Christ candle and Rev. Carter told the children a story about the Honour Rolls. Megan Pavkeje read a story entitled ‘Why We Wear a Poppy’. The choir sang ‘Sacred Memories’ accompanied by organist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Kristy Bray read the scrip- tures and a reading ‘A Remembrance Day Story’ was given by Margaret Stewart. Vanessa and Jessica Bray received the offering and were the greeters. A poem “Where Rockies Touch the Stars’ was given by Evelyn Johns. Don Bray read ‘In Flanders Fields’ and a reply was read by Jessica Bray.\ Fred Delbridge read the Honour Roll for Elimville from the three wars. Diane Jeffery read the Honour Roll for the Presbyterian church and Bethany Methodist Thames Road. Robert Bray lit candles as Diane Jeffery read about the Korean War. Rev. Carter read about the ones who lost their lives when the terrorists attacked, Helen Weston read about the ones serv- ing in Bosnia and Afghanistan, and Bruce Delbridge read about the veteran survivors. The Last Post was played, two minutes of silence was observed, and the Reveille was played. Robert Bray lit the Candle of Peace. The front of the church had honour rolls, wreaths with poppies and a cross. Announcements Observer subscriptions are up for renewal by Nov. 15. Cost is $12. Contact Karen Etherington. If anyone is interested in the old organ, contact the property committee, Fred Delbridge, Bill Rohde, Gerald Cunnington or Paul Warwick. A Volunteer Appreciation meeting will be held tonight, Nov. 13, at the church at 7 p.m. for everyone 16 years of age and up. There will be dessert and some surpris- es. Usborne Central School Parent Council is hosting a Pre-Christmas Fashion Show Nov. 14 at South Huron Rec Centre at 7:30 p.m. The doors open at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per per- son and there will be door prizes. For tickets contact Usborne Central School at 235-0331 or South Huron Rec Centre at 235-2833. At the service on Nov. 17, baptism will be cele- brated and the mitten tree will be ready for donations of mittens, hats, scarves or socks. The items will be given to the Christmas Bureau after the Bethlehem Walk. Youth Group will meet Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On Nov. 19 the Community of Churches Bethlehem Walk meeting will be held at Thames Road-Elimville church at 7:30 p.m. Messengers will meet Nov. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. On Nov. 17 and Dec. 1 the Community of Churches choir will prac- tice for the Bethlehem Walk at Thames Road- Elimville U.C. at 7:30 p.m. Personals Lorne and Pat Ballantyne, Mildred Ulch attended the memorial service for their cousin, the late Maurice Monteith at Parkminster United Church, Waterloo on Friday. Sympathy is extended to the relatives. He was the son of the late William Monteith. Sympathy of the commu- nity is extended to Bill and Virla Allen and other rela- tives in the passing of Bill’s brother Lester Allen in Strathroy Middlesex Hospital on Thursday. 8 Wednesday, November 13, 2002Exeter Times–Advocate 242 Main North Exeter 235-2353 WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS • “Best Compact Van in Initial Quality in the U.S. Three Years in a Row” J.D. Power* • 3.0 Litre V6, 2.0 HP, VVt-i engine • Dual sliding doors • Sliding third row seat • AM/FM cassette CD • Dual air conditioning • Power windows, locks & mirrors • Cruise control • 4 wheel ABS • Remote keyless entry • Engine immobilizer • “Best Midsize Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality in the U.S.” J.D. Power* • 2.4 Litre 4-cylinder, 16-Valve, 155 HP, VVT-i engine • Air conditioning • Cruise control • Tilt steering • FWD, 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive • Remote keyless entry • AM/FM cassette CD with 6 speakers • Antilock brakes • Power windows, locks and mirrors • “Best Entry Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality in the U.S.” J.D. Power” • 2.0 Litre, 148 HP, VVT-i engine • 5 speed manual transmission • Air conditioning • 16” Aluminum alloy wheels • Cruise control • Panasonic 200 watt AM/FM/CD MP3 player • Power windows, locks & mirrors • Remote keyless entry • Hood scoop • Sport style front grille • Tilt steering REMINDER TO BLUEWATER PROPERTY OWNERS The second instalment of the 2002 Final Tax billing is due November 15. Supplemental taxes are also due November 15. Please refer to your tax notice insert for payment options MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER (519) 236-4351 (519) 565-5212 Tax Dept. Ext. 222 Surprises planned for volunteers