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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-05-14, Page 59Page 32 Tintes-Advocate, May 21, 1997 CoMMLINITY Six teachers were recognized fol` 10 years of service to the Church School during last Wednesday night's Appreciation Dinner held at Exeter United Churdh. Pictured from left are Dianne Shapton, Karen Zeeifuisen, Christian Development Chair, and Ann DeVries. Also recognized were Bev Prout, Irene Schwartzentruber, Lori•Baker and Lois Webster. /. Crimes of ' the week Effective August I. 4yp3• -the Government of Canada passed`a -law making if a criminal offences for persons to import and/or possess child 'pornography. The new law allows enforcement agencies u►'. prosecutc- persons who attcrittit to import child pornography material int() Canada. as- well as•prosccute persons who are in possession of , stkh. Material in Canada.. The law states that every person who possesses any child por- nography.-or.Who makes. prints, publi�hcs or possesses )or the purpose of distribution .or sale. 'any child pornography' -is' guilty of an offense., This law covers photographic, film. video or other visual representation' as well as any written rpaterial that deals with sexual 'activity ivith a per-• son under the age ofd 8,years, , If you have any information abouv anyone fnaking. importing, selling. diOrihuting or (osscssing any type of. child pornography call Crime Stoppers. You could receive up to a $1,000. reward if your information • leads to an arrest. You do not have jo.reveal your, identity or appear ih uiurt. Crime Stoppers does not use "Call Display or "Call Trace.' Crime Stoppers can be reached at 332 -TIPS, that is 332-84'17. or toll free at 1-860-222-8477. , • REMEMBER CRIME DOESN'T PAY CRIMESTOPPERS' DOES. *NATIONAL � . UNITY Monday. June 2. 1907 wlfl be your only opportunity to select a representative for Canada's impending unity crisis. • Without fail, your representative must negotiate a solution that will meet the needs of every province and will return Canada, once and for all, to a strong federation that respects and has the respect of, all its citizens. The Reform Party of Canada, with the assistance and endorsement of members from every. province and territory, has carefully built a plan and offers it to all Canadians - regardless of home province, place of birth or culture. Equality of all provinces and equality of all citizens forms the foundation of the plan. Withdrawing the Federal Government from intrusion into the provincial jurisdictions of language, culture, employment training, social services, municipal affairs, sports, recreation{ housing and tourism will allow all province to express their individual diversities and keep Canada the unique nation that it is. Our fathers of confederation envisioned this split of • powers. Reform's plan needs one endorsement - yours - on Monday June 2, 1997. to make tt the roadmap for Canada's great future. Please assist us, - YOU BE pair OF THE SOLUTIOIII! DOUG FINES VOTE REFORM REFORM�+ 111 1;i,\ 1.1;1 i 1 'I 1 II • 1 ;.., United Church collecting funds GRAND BEND - United Church Women metThursday afternoon, May 8, with 25 in attendance. Guest speaker was Jean Clapper- ton, the representative to Huron. Penh Presbytery. Her topic was ste- • wardship, which she defines as "Eveiything I do after- 1 say I be- • lieve." The roll call was to name a favor- ite hymn from the red hymn book. As each person answered, one verse was sung accompanied by Irene Kennedy at the piano. President Evelyn Johnson chaired • the business. Plans were discussed for the annual U.C.W. Thankoffer- ' ing service on June 1. Upcoming events are the West- minster weekend in London, May 30 to June 1. It was Christian Family Sunday at Grand Bend United Church on May 11. Rev.. R. Putman's sermon topic was "Our .True Christian Family." The scriptures were read -by Lynne Desjardine. In the chil- dren's time, the minister told them a 'mother and child' story. The choir anthem was "King All Glori- ous." On May 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Grand Bend, there will he an' open meet- ing of the pastoral charge to discuss stewardship. All members and ad herents are invited to attend to par- ticipate in the discussion. The United Church of Canada has established a Manitoba Flood, Relief Fund. If you wish to make a contribution. it can he sent ,to: The Division of Mission in Canada, 3250 Bloor St. W., Etohicoke,.0» tario. M8X 2Y4. Prelude music at Grand Bend United Church on Pentecost Sun= day. May 18. was a solo by Joan Spencer, of Burlington. accompa- nied by Norman Abbott at piano. In the children' time, they collected • sleeping bags and sunscreen for the Huron County Children's Aid and brought them to the front. As part of the anniversary cele- brations, each individual received a label to fill in with name, address and when you first attended Grand Bend United Church. Thcsc were then placed on a Time Line. Grand Bend Golden Agers held their euchre May 14 at the Legion hall with 10 tables in play. Winners were: Ladies high - Irene Dixon. 82; Ladies most Ione hands = Al- dene Wolfe. 5; Ladies low score - •Elena Black, 40; Men high - Made- line Sweitter playing a man's card, 84; Men lone hands - a tic hetween • Jim Love and Harold Finkbeiner with four each; Men low score Doreen Finkhciner'and Shirley Ea- gleson eac♦1 playing a man's card, 43. The next euchre will he held May 28 at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. MATCH 4 Plants peg' box 12 boxes per tray 49 PER TRAY SUPER SPECIALS SAT. ONLY a.m. - 5 p.m. on May 1(1) tat; / MAIN ST. S. 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