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February 5, 1986
46.
Make so
meone fee/ like
areal somebody ebo
dY today
the hated little tax collector, the pro
saute, the rich young ruler, the out-
cast Samaritan woman at the well,
the five thousand who were tired and
hungry. By His words and actions He
made them feel like Somebodies, and
most especially, that they were im-
portant to God. It seems to me we
would do well to follow His example
by showing more concern, interest
and love to the people around us, be
1t Seems to me... �y family, friends, strangers or
0 e o sitQ lig 1 the cars• So, let's all try to make so-
meone feel like a real Somebody
today!
Remember when acertain muffler
company had as Its slogan, "At
Speedy's You're a Somebody?" A
genius in an advertising agency
struck a deep cord in human nature,
because everyone wants to feel like
Somebody, even if it's only when we
get our car fixed. I've never seen the
statistics on how Speedy's business in -
.creased by the use of that motto, but
J I'm willing to bet it was considerable.
Unfortunately, many people grope
through life feeling unimportant, un-
noticed and unloved. In fact, I'm sure
90% of us feel that way, from time to
time. This past weekend, a good
friend visited us and while we discuss-
ed all the talented, gifted people we
know, she sighed and said, "It makes
me feel like such a dummy." But
she's not a dummy. She's smart. She
holds down a responsible job, she's
loving and supportive to her family,
she's loyal to her friends and
dedicated to her faith. She's ••• when �• too, felt like a Nobody.
somebody important, and the world We are our severat critics. I
is better because she's here. Still, 1 �', any Years ago, when I
understand what she was feeling poured out my heart and soul to a
because I've often been there myself. kindly, experienced, elderly
We're always in danger of feeling gentleman, telling him all my inade-
MR. AND MRS. EVERT JOHN VANDEWORP
Monday, December 30, 1985,
Leanne Roberta Dillon became
the bride of Evert John
Vandeworp, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Vandeworp, Crediton. The
bride's parents are Mrs. Doreen
Preszcator, Hyde Park and Robert
Dillon, Surrey B.C. The ceremony
took place in Goderich with
Karen Study officiating. Adrienne
Labrecke, sister of the groom and
Craig Vandeworp, brother of the
groom stood up with them. Mr.
and Mrs. Vandeworp are residing
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I'm always in danger of lettilllg her ac-
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Nobody. However, because we are
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Rec Centre director Lynne Far-
quhar at the right accepts a dona-
tion from Laurie Dykstra of the
Exeter Lioness club to be used to
provide free Sunday ice skating.
Hear about
early bylaws
Hurondale Women's. Institute
began the January meeting with a
dessert luncheon hosted by Olive
Thomson's group.
Roll call was answered by
"Something -that used to be". Many
remembered the parties and good
times.
Marjorie Oke gave the motto "We
must not be afraid of changes, they
are the essence of life" and also
demonstrated how to make an attrac-
tive valentine wall hanging.
Margaret Strang spoke on Resolu-
tions, the Constitutton and Bylaws.
She read some of the bylaws enacted
by Usborne township council in the
year 1876. They seemed very restric-
tive and strange in the light of today.
She then conducted a Jackpot Riddle
contest similar to that on T.V. which
was fun.
Ann Brodie played several old
favorite songs on the piano and we
joined in singing when we recogniz-
ed them.
President Fern Dougall opened the
meeting by reading a poem. A dona-
tion was sent to the "Save the Water
for All" fund. Pennies for Friendship
wer collected- two for each chair in
our home.
Helpers were enlisted for the Sport-
smens' dinner. A Home Decor course
will be held February 19 at 7 p.m. at
Marilyn Pym's home.
Next meeting will be held at the
Parish Hall, Wednesday, February 26
at 1:15 p.m. with the Agriculture and
Industries committee in charge.
HELP SCOUT GROUP — Nancy
Morlock, Exeter Scout Group
Committee chairperson accepts a
cheque for $100 from Laurie
Dykstra of the Exeter Lioness
club. The money will be used to
purchase two hot chocolate
makers. T -A photo
Twelve attend
Coven annual
The annual meeting of the Caven
Presbyterian Church was held on
Wednesday evening, with 12 people in
attendance. Rev. Kenneth Knight
opened the meeting with a scripture
reading followed by a prayer. A mo-
ment of silence was observed in
remembrance of those adherents who
had passed away during the last year.
Elected to the Board of Managers
were: Doug Dalrymple, Keith Strang,
Dave Moore, Bill Thompson, Daryl
Keys and Treasurer, Jim Dougall.
Envelope Secretary will be Bar-
bara Dalrymple; Cromhenex
Treasurer, Jim Glasgow; Auditor,
Harry Strang; Church School
Superintendent and Treasurer, John
McNeilly; Cradle Roll Secretary,
Sheila Dougall; Press Secretary,
Margaret Strang; Trustees; Harry
Strang, John Corbett and Norman
Stanlake.
The report shows that during 1985
there were four deaths, one wedding
and three baptisms.
quacies, all my disappointments with
myself. He reached for my hand and
said, "My dear, you're better than
you think you are." Such a simple
thing to say, but how profound, how
comforting and encouraging. I've
never forgotten it, and whenever I get
down on myself, his words come
streaming back, "You're better than
you think you are!"
It's in the power of all of us to make
others feel like Nobodies or
Somebodies. It only takes a word or
two, a look or a gesture. I recall
another incident from my past.
Needing an oufit for a special occas-
sion in my life I set out with several
hundred dollars in my purse deter-
mined that, for once, the cost didn't
matter. However, I made the mistake
of going into a very exclusive dress
shop I had not frequented before. The
owner looked me over, sizing up my
rather shabby, second best coat, and
her haughty look said everything,
"What is a Nobody like you doing in
a shop like this?"
Pick slate
at Kirkton
St. Paul's Anglican Church held
their Vestry meeting in the church
basement January 28. Rev. Derrick
opened the meeting with prayer and
during the evening showed slides of
the work of National Church and
Diocesan.
Officers elected for 1986 are Rec-
tor's warden, Bill Schaefer; people's
warden, Bill Waghorn. Treasurer,
Ethel Copeland; lay delegate to
synod, Ethel Copeland, sub delegate,
Mrs. Bill Waghorn. Board of manage-
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Burns Blackler, David Bambrough,
Leon Paul, Garth Blackler, Harold
Davis, Gerald Paul, Brent Blackler,
Mrs. Bill Schaefer, Burns Blackler
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Rector of Committee Mrs. Bill
Schaefer, Burns Blackler and Harold
Davis. Cemetery committee: Garth
Blackler, Gerald Paul, Brent
Blackler and Walter Creery, Charlie
Bearer, David Bambrough.
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