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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-11-17, Page 7• Group carries out prevention program Exeter women lietit of alcohol, drug concerns The evening Exeter UCW 1 mail meeting was held November in the ladies . parlour with 95 ladies present. Unit leader Sharon Kirkby welcomed all, then read a poem, Drudgery, followed by everyone repeating the Lord's Prayer. Coming events are Margaret,Prout's group will (icistian Development. Irene be in charge of the Deceiriter DYAD reported for World meeting and Agnes Aunger ()reach. There are 54 first group for lunch. yyeqaarr students attending Em - Audrey McGregor reported *nue! College this year for on the bazaar and each com- the largest yet. nllttee head reported what is Sharon Kirkby reported needed and %Khat their tables that Betty Watson is taking on will be selling. the Unit Leadership- for the Elten,Forsythe reported for year 1983. Jessie Ross and group presided for the Worship theme, Church and Society concerns drugs. Mrs. Josie Ryckman read 431 as a prayer, 1 do not ask 0 Lord that life may be a pleasant road. Jessie Ross introduced guest s . aker Mrs. Doroth MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY DARLING Carol Jane Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Allen of Woodham and Jeffrey Roland Darling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Darling of Exeter were united in marriage on October 16 at Elimville United Church, Elimville. Reverend R. Mathieson officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Darling hove taken up residence in London. Photo by Jack Doerr Library contest to be judged soon Writer June Callwood and University of Waterloo pro- fessor John English will an- nounce the winners of the Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Contest in Cambridget Fri- day, November 26. These two Canadian literary figures will present ,the prizes in the contest at the Cambridge Public Library, 20 Grad Ave. N., at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by participating public libraries in the Midwestern Regional Library Systeni, the contest is named in honor and recognition of Dorothy Shoemaker, a former Kitchener chief librarian. Miss Shoemaker spent a great deal of her pro- fessional life encouraging the development of literary skills in persons of all ages. The contest was first held in 1967 as a centennial project of the Kitchener Public Library. It became so popular that it Pinkerton, Administrative Assistant from Alcohol and Drug Concerns, London office. This organization carries out preventative education programs in a variety of ways. Purpose to promote a life style that is independent of the use of alcohol or other harmful drugs. Their educa- tional program and services include Sunday speakers, youth projects and con- ferences, elementary school prevention program, com- munity seminars, plus many more. A very informative film, Psychoactive, was shown and enjoyed by all. Mrs. Pinker- ton was thanked by Mrs. Elsie Tuckey and presented with a lovely plant. - A delicious lunch followed served by Maxine Sereda's group. Times -Advocate, November 17,1982 Page 7 GRADUATES — Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Perry announce the graduation of their oldest son and daughter, David and Carolyn, from Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology and Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology. David graduated with honors in computer electronic engineering technology; receiving the Allan Bradley ScholarshiFfor highest academic achievement. Carolyn graduated with honors from Fanshawe's design program majoring in fashion design; receiving the Abraham Karp Apparel technology Award for outstan- ding achievement. David is employed as a senior technician with Perle Systems of Toronto, and Carolyn is self-employed with 'Perry Originals'. was expanded to include the participating public libraries in the Midwestern Regional Library System in 1976. This year, almost 700 prose and poetry entries were received from persons of all ages. The two join a long line of . distinguished Canadian authors and publishers who have judged the contest over the years. John Colombo, Jack McClelland, Jean Little, Barbara Amiel and George Jonas are among those who have participated. The participating public libraries have provided $1800 in prizes which wilt be award- ed to all categories at ' the discretion of the judges. • The Midwestern Regional Library System includes public libraries in the Region of Waterloo, and in Perth, 'Huron and Wellington counties. MR. AND MRS. CHARLES JACOBS Marlene Boland and Charles (Chuck) Jacobs were united in marriage August 21 in a candlelight ceremony at Trinity United Church, Wheatley, Ontario. The•bride is the daughter of John and Marg Boland, Lucan and the groom is the son of Lyle and Barbara Jacob, Wheatley. Maid of honour was Angeline DeBrouwer anti best mon was Jim Morris. A reception was held in Wheatley Communty Centre. The couple now resides at RR 2 Breslau, Ontario. , MR. AND MRS. DAVE SHEA September 11 was the day on which Mary Jane Penn - figs and Dave Shea exchanged vows of promise and love at St. Boniface Parish, Zurich. Mary Jane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pennings, Zurich and Dove is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shea, Vanastra. The maid of honour was Betty Pennings and bridesmaids were Elaine Pennings and Carol Jones. The best man. was Carl Cook and attendants were Barry Shea and Gerry Pennings. 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