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Times Advocate, 1996-09-25, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, September 25,1996 iiirinmannmemay Bonsai hobbyist to speak in Elimville Rev. Tolmay is guest speaker at the next UCW meeting. Rhoda Rohde Thames Road correspondent THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jock Tolmay was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning at Thames Road United Church. The service opened with the singing of the Doxology and the call to worship in unison. After the hymn "God Reveals His Presence", Rev. Tolmay told the children an interesting story. The choir sang "My Didn't It Rain" accompanied by organist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Rev. Totmay read from Exodus 16:2-15 and the congregation read re- sponsively Psalm 105. The minister read from the New Testament Matthew 20:1-16 and the title of his sermon was "Always Give the Customers More Than They Ask". Jack and Ferne Stewart received the offering and were the greet- ers. They sang the closing hymn "Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us" and repeated the Benediction in unison. Elimville U.C.W. is meeting at 8 p.m. on September 25. Members are to bring an article to decorate the church for Thanksgiving. The pro- gram committee is Marion Skinner, Joan Skinner. Rev. Jock Totmay will speak about his hobby doing bonsai. Nancy Smith and Helen Wes- ton will provide the lunch. Thames Road U.C.W. is invited to attend this meeting and Elimville U.C.W. is invited to attend Thames Road's meeting on October 7 at 8 p.m. to hear Rev. Totmay speak about South Africa. The program committee will be Sharon Passmore, Judith Parker, Jo -Ann Rowe and Anne Bray. The roll call will be to bring vegetables, fruit, flowers, etc. for decorating for Thanksgiving. Group C will pro- vide lunch. On Wednesday the South Huron Fall Regional will be held at Kippen United Church. Dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. with a sing song and program beginning at 7 p.m. On Sunday, October 6, World Wide Communion services will be held at both churches in the morning. On Sunday evening, October 6 there will be a Covenanting Service for Rev. Jock Tolmay at 7 p.m. at Thames Road United Church. Every- one is welcome. Personals Congratulations to Frank and Joyce Maas on the birth of their second son, Ryan Christopher, a brother for Steven. He was born Thursday at St. Joseph's Health Centre, London. Joyce and Ryan returned to their home in Exeter on Saturday. Kay Cunnington is a second -time grand- mother. Judith Parker returned home from South Huron Hospital on Friday. Get well wishes are extended from the community. Dave and Brenda Moran, Brendan and Alyssa of Toronto, Ron and Wendy Earle, Robbie and Ryan of London were Sunday guests with Lorne and Pat Ballantyne were celebrating Brendan's ninth birthday. Don and Joanne McIntosh, Cheryl and Keith of Motherwell, Helen Hodgert, Jack Hodgert, John and Laurel Miner, Brenda, Susan and Mat- thew attended the baptism and church service at Melville United Church at Ivan on Sunday. Mackenzie John Mahon, son of Tom and Pat Ma- hon, was baptized. After the baptism they were guests with the Mahons. Stewart Miner celebrated his 85th birthday at a family supper at the home of John and Laurel Miner on Sunday evening. Cheque donation The Huron Country Playhouse Guild held a fall fashion show Thursday night Guild President Shirley Platt present- ed a cheque Air $10,000 to Playhouse General Manager Si- mon Day. The money will be used to begin construction on a much-needed reheasal hall. Fashions were provided by lo- cal retailers which showed some of the colorful sweaters available for the upcoming season. DENFIELD LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. Stocker Sale. Saturday September 28 at 1:00 p.m. Steers and heifers. 700 -1000 lbs. mostly off grass. Also on offer complete herd of 16 cows with calves and bull. For information or to consign or for on farm appraisal call the yards 519-666-1140 Devoe Coulter 519-284-0685 Slott Coulter 519-237-3120 Futuna sales: Saturday October 12 at 1:00 p.m. Saturday October 26 at 1:00 p.m. Calf sale November 2 at 11 a.m. CQMM1JWITY Safety at home topic of HOMME workshop By Heather Mir T -A Reporter London Township - The Vic- torian Order of Nurses HOMME program, Helping Others Maintain Middlesex Elders, hosted a safety at Nome workshop on Thursday that provided seniors and disabled adults with ways to feel safer at home. The HOMME program is a non- profit agency that provides services to Seniors and Disabled Adults in rural Middlesex County. It includes Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Well- ness Clinics, Visiting, Telephone Assurance and Foot Care Clinics. The goal of the work- shop was to provide the people in the Eastern Region of Middlesex with information and an opportunity to ask OPP Community Officer Doug Graham questions. Officer Graham told workshop participants although rural areas tend to be safer than cities, thieves are beginning to migrate to the country." Almost in every case it's some- one from the city committing the robbery," he said. Home safety tips Neighborhood watch programs do work and are encouraged in ru- ral communities where residents can best determine what is sus- picious activity. Most break-ins occur during day- light hours when homeowners are away. Those who commit propk,. erty crimes are not normally violet% "If y lo your are p people and don't want a confronta- tion and so it is recommended that if people are at home, they make it known to anyone who approaches the house. Most often it is young offenders who are breaking into home in order to raise money for drugs. A warning; girls are now being used by would-be thieves to make them appear less suspicious. Officer Graham recommends alarm systems as the best deterrent to home break-ins. Dogs and neighborhood watch programs are also helpful but not in all cases. He advises keeping bushes and trees from obstructing entrances and se- curing patio doors at the top tract of door so they can't be lifted out. Keep- ing entrances well lit is also an ex- cellent deterrent. In recent years a high demand has developed for stolen tools, all - terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and lawn mowers. Police recommend keeping barns, shed and garages locked as well as engraving prop- erty and recording serial numbers. "If they know it's engraved, they probably won't take it," said Gra- ham. ou stay cked in car, you erfectly safe." Vehicle safety Participants were told young of- fenders are most involved in ve- hicle thefts because they know the penalty won't be severe. The na- tive -occupied Ipperwash base has become of safe -haven for non- native young offenders because they know police will not follow them on the land. Because many vehicles are rel- atively easy to gain entry into a se- curity alarm is the best deterrent. Adults driving with young chil- dren or alone, especially women, are targets in vehicles. By locking all doors while in the vehicle, the "stop Tight heist" can be prevented. Often a female driver places her purse on the passenger side of the car which is tempting for a thief to grab at a stop. More importantly, a child could be taken from a back seat or a person could jump in the car if the doors are unlocked. "If you stay locked in your car, you are perfectly safe," said Gra- ham. "Women have to be more safety -conscious when they are travelling by themselves." A cellular phone is by far the best tool to have in order to maintain control of any situation. Some women go to great lengths to pro- tect themselves while travelling alone including dressing like a man or keeping a cardboard cut-out of a man in the seat beside them. Walking along at night should be avoided by women. especially in the city, but personal alarms offer some security. Graham advises staying in the best lit area and avoiding walking through a dark parking lot to a vehicle. Purses should be carried over one arm, close to but never across the body because injury could result. Police have determined although seeking safety under a parked car may not be the ideal location, it of- fers some protection and should not be overlooked. The Pattern For Su�ess These varieties lead the t ay in yield, value and reliability: 2510 Red Soft Wheat See Or Call: Sereda Farms R.R. 1 Centralia 229-6383 229-8102 The Stroh traw j M. ((\ PIONEER. PIONEER Nl-IREO LAM M sales are sunaecl to the.terms of tabling and sale documents. Registered tradenwt kensed to Pioneer Hi -Bred liinsted. 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