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for Diane Hartman
& Barry Tieman
Sat., April 25
at Dashwood Community
Centre
from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Music by:Dr. Darryl. Lunch
provided. $5./ticket ■
Generous at Easter
Here, have mine. Amy Schilbe, left, accepts an Easter egg from Shauna Regier during the
Zurich and District Optimist Club sixth annual Easter Egg. Hunt at Zurich Public School on
Saturday morning. Over 150 children, including these two five -year-olds from Zurich
searched the school grounds for eggs that either contained candy or a prize voucher.
A Point to Ponder
by Rev. Vernon Dean
Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle
ilvvow much does your stand for Jesus cost you? Take a trip
ith me back in time to a real situation. I wonder how we
ould fare.
"In the days of the Roman Emperor Nero, there lived and
served him a band of soldiers known as the 'Emperor's Wrestlers.'
Fine, stalwart men they were, picked from the best and the bravest
of the land, recruited from the great athletes of the Roman amphi-
theatre.
In the great amphitheatre they upheld the arms of the emperor
against all challengers..' Before each contest ,they stood before the
emperor's throne. Then through the courts of Rome rang the cry:
'We, the wrestlers, wrestling for thee, 0 Emperor, to win for thee the
victory and for thee, the victor's crown.'
When the great Roman army was sent to fight in Gaul, no soldiers
were braver or more loyal than this bandof wrestlers led by their
centurion Vespasian. But news reached Nero that many Romarl sol-
diers had accepted the Christian faith. Therefore, this decree was
dispatched to the centurion Vespasian, 'If there be any among your
soldiers who cling to the faith' of the Christian, they must die!' f
The decree was received in the dead of winter.' The soldiers were
camped on the shore of a frozen inland lake. It was with sinking
heart that Vespasian, the centurion, read the emperor's message.
Vespasian called the soldiers together and asked: 'Are there any
among you who cling to the faith of the Christian? If so, let him
step forward!' Forty wrestlers instantly stepped forward two paces,
respectfully saluted, and stood at attention. Vespasian paused. He
had not expected so many, nor such select Anes. 'Until sundown I
shall await your answer,' said Vespasian. Sundown came. Again
the question was asked. Again the forty wrestlers stepped forward.
Vespasian pleaded with them long and earnestly without prevail-
ing upon a single man to deny his Lord. Finally he said, 'The decree
of the emperor must be obeyed, hut I am not willing that your com-
rades should shed your blood. I order you to march out upon the
lake of ice, and I shall leave you there to the mercy of the elements.' '
The forty wrestlers were stripped and then, falling into columns of
four, marched toward the centre of the lake of ice. As they marched
they broke into the chant of the arena: 'Forty `wrestlers, wrestling for
Thee, 0 Christ, to win for Thee the victory and from Thee, the vic-
tor's crown!' Through the night Vespasian stood by his campfire
and watched. As he waited through the long night, there came to
him fainter and fainter the wrestlers' song.
As morning drew near one figure, overcome by exposure, crept
quietly toward the fire; in the extremity of his, suffering he had re-
nounced his Lord. Faintly but clearly from the darkness came the
song: 'Thirty-nine wrestlers, wrestling for Thee, 0 Christ, to win for
Thee the victory and from Thee, the victor's crown!' ,
Vespasian looked at the figure drawing close to the fire. Perhaps
he saw eternal light shining there toward the centre of the lake. Who
can say? But off came his helmet and clothing, and he sprang upon
the ice, crying, 'Forty wrestlers, wrestling for Thee, 0 Christ, to win
for Thee the victory and from Thee, the victor's crown!"'
Since Jesus gave His `all for each of us, can we give any less? A
point to ponder as we remember His death and resurrection this
Easter season.
Your Views
Letters to the editor
Invitation to Plowing Match
Plowing Match... is set to shine in '99 -
Hosted by Huron County!
Dear Editor:
Attention all Manufacturing and Service related industry (MSRI).
The international Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show (iPM)
is set to shine in 99 - Hosted by Huron County!
This is an open invitation to all industries and services both profit
or non-profit.
Although September 1999 is a long way off, now is your time to
have input into and receive information on the MSRI display within
the Huron County Exhibit at the 1999 IPM.
Briefly, the purpose of the MSRI display is to showcase items man-
ufactured and services provided in Huron County to all those attend-
ing the IPM.
It is our intention to allow any MSRi interested in participating in
the display to be represented.
Representation will allow increased exposure and awareness of our
products and services.
Limited space is available. Please contact Rob Dionne at 519-236-
7654, e-mail dionne@hay.net, or Fax 519-236-7517.
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Forthcoming marriage - Jake
and Brenda Hovius of Clinton
are pleased to announce the
forthcoming marriage of their
daughter Crystal Marie to
Robert Edward, son of
Raymond and Sandra barley
of Exeter. The wedding will
take place at Thames Road
United Church on Friday, April
24, 1998. An open reception
is to follow at 9:00 p.m. at
Kirkton-Woodham Community
Centre.
Busy upcoming agenda for U.C.W.
EXETER - The evening unit of
Exeter United Church U.C.W. met ,
in thc ladies parlor April 6. Barb
Tiederr)an introduced guest speak-
er, Dianne Waun, who, along 'with
her husband, hosted a 12 year old
girl, Tonuja, a victim of the
Chernobyl nuclear disaster. She
was thanked by Elsie Hermann and
presented with a donation.
During the, business several
important dates were announced:
April ?r6 - U.C.W. Anniversary
Sunday with Janet Ecker Nelson as
speaker;
Sample' the soup 1
to help the hungry
GRAND BEND Grand Bend '
United Church will host the fifth
annual Soup Tasting Event on
Saturday, April' 18, as a fundraiser
for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
The event will feature,a variety,
of soups donated by local restau-
rants, bread and rolls from local ,
businesses, topped off with apple
crisp prepared.by women of the
congregation.
In the four previous Soup
Tastings, a total of about $3,200
has been raised in receipts and indi-
vidual donation's. These Grand
Bend community contributions,
when matched by the Federal
Government on the four -to -one for-
mula, have provided buying power
of nearly $16,00( in the hands of
the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
-
The Foodgrains Bank, supported
by 12 Canadian church grot'ps,
responds to the needs of people suf-
fering from food shortage due to
flood, drought or civil unrest.
Using the church personnel in the
receiving Country ensures efficien-
cy of distribution and that thc fopd
reaches the hungry people.
The Soup Tasting in Grand Bend
is a comrhunity event with all the
food donated and participation by
people from all religious denomina-
tions.
,The lunch will he served from
noon until 1:30 p.m. at Grand Bend
United Church on Main Street.
Tickets will be sold at the door at
$5 for adults, $2.50 for children
under twelve.
April 130 - "Some Women
Amazed Us" presentation;
May 3 - Chili luncheon after
church sponsored by the Outreach
Committee:
May .7 - the annual smorgasbord,
adults $8, takeout $9 and children
(4-10) $5:
May 14 - "Genders" with Bev
Robinson as speaker;
May 14 -Camp Sunday with
Joanhe Rowcliffe as speaker.
Devotions were conducted by
,Norma.Cockwill, Hermann, Leona
Elliott and Tiedeman using the
themc,of darkness to light at Easter.
'Lunch was served by Sylvia
Smith's group.
Exeter Legion
Ladies AuXiliary
BINGO
April 16
Jackpot Guaranteed
Full card $500.
' 130-150 Persons $750
Over 150 $1000
"NEW" Air purifiers
No one under 18 admitted
Lic. #M405944
Lucan
Community Centre
Bingo
Wed. April 15
Bingo starts 7:30 p.m.
Regular Game
$1,000
Jackpot Game
55 calls or less $1800 bonus
Total prizes $30Q0
Due to the'Iicence regulations,
no one under 18 allowed to play
. Licence #537495
Thousands of kids hope yodll
join us for a treat
This month, you can make a big difference to children with disabilities
and serious illnesses, simply by eating at McDonald's. Treat yourself '
to a McFlurry'" from April 13th to May 6th, and 25 cents will
go to Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, as well as
a host of klds' charities in your area.
Have a Big Macon McHappy Dar May 6th,
and a dollar will go to the same good
causes. Thousands d kids hope youll join us.
WPM '
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261 Main St. Exeter 235-4227
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for IAN CARTER &
KARA STRONG
April 18
at Varna Community
Centre
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
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Chris Rowclia,fe &
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Music by DJ
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For more Info. 228-6256, 1
235-3393
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for Dianne Zachar
& Trevor Wassell
Sat., April 18
8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Crediton Community Centre
Live entertainment. Lunch'
provided. $5.ticket
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Beek s..
for Lynn Wor an
& Rob Laithwaite
Fri., April 17
at South Huron Rec Centre
from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Music by: Hunters DJ. Lunch
provided. For ticket information
call 235-0154 or 235-4306
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for Michael
Graham &
Chantelle Crabe
April 25
Hensall Community Centre
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
D.J. Lunch provided.
equiirredge of
majority ■■
Hensall Minor Ball
Registration
Sat., April 18
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wear, April 22
7 p.►.. - 9 p.m.
EA Hensall Arena j
Dance Hall
® i 9pm I a.m.
349-2678
Line Dancers UYelcornii
Fri., April 17
Country Justice
Sat., April 18
Sunrise
Coming events
EXETER LEGION MEAT DRAW, April I I. -Meal draw with entertainment Apo!
18. Entertainment Eugene and Anne Hartman. 15.16c
EASTER PRESENTATION. Sunday. April 12 at 7 p.m. at Centralia Faith
Tabernacle. Saturday'. April 18 at Scaforth High School at 7 p m. Presented by A.0 T.S.
of Faith Ministry Team. Free will offering. Fur more information contact 236-7211.
14-16
EXETER SF.`NIOR GAMES, bridge, cribbage. shuffleboard. snooker. dans. walking.
euchre. carpet howling, croliinole and 5 pin howling are all being scheduled for you to
play in from April 15 to May 4. Tennis- golf. horseshoes. lawn howling and swimming
to be held May 18-22. For affiliation cards or more in(omiauon call the arena. 2235-
2833 or Ray and June Hodgson al 235-2194. 16c
HURON COUNTY Historical Society Iticeting. Bluevale Community Hall, Thursday.
April 16 at 8 p.m. Brian McBurney. Rev. of Turnhenv Twp. "A Wee Bit of Heaven in
Turnbcrry '97". 16c
HOT BEEF SUPPER sponsored by Lucan United Church. Thursday. Apnl 16. 5 to 7
p.m. at Lucan Community' Centre. A great feast followed by delicious homemade
desserts. Adults advance, 59.50, children 5-12 years 54 (8); preschool free. Adults at
door S10.5(1. Advance available until April 12 at Lankin's Shell, Creative Affairs or by
calling Betty. 227-0720. 14,15.16•
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE PARTY Huron -Bruce Riding Annual Meeting Speaker
Ian Knight. April 17. 1998.'Social time: 6:30 p.ni . Dinner: 7 00 p.m., Clinton Christian
School- For more information please contact: Uavci Joslm 887-9337 or Frank Vanderlo,
524-6596. 16c
ANNUAL CLOWN SCHOOL for adults. sponsored by the C A S Clown Alley
Slaving Saturday. April 18. 1998 at Huron CA.5 Resource Centre. Guderich For
information and registration. call Joan at (' A S . 52.1-7356 or 524-2845 or 1-8(N)-265-
5198. If c
BE:LARUSSIAN TEA ROOM AND BAZAAR, Saturday, April 18, 10 a in. to 2 pin .
Exeter Legion. Free admission. silent auction. rattle. hake and rummage tables. pocket
lady. Tea room (take-out available). Canadian Relief Fund for Chernobyl Victims m
Belarus (CRFCVB) Huron County group 14:15.16'
EARLY CHILDHOOD S.T.E.P. for parents of children ages 0-6. Learn conununica-
tion skills. effecti':e discipline methods, and how 10 encourage self-esteem. To be held
al the Zion Lutheran Church In Dashwood on Monday evenings from Apnl 20 to May
25. 7 to 9 p.m. The cos: is S30 00 per person, 535.(8) per couple. Financial assistance is
available if needed. Sponsored by Women Today of Huron and Rural Response for
Healthy Children For more information. or 10 register. please call 524-6767 or 1-8(8)-
479-0716. IS -17c
HENSA1.L ANNUAL BF.F::F SUPPER, Apnl 22, 1998. Two settings. 5 p.ni and 6:3(1
p.m. Price: Adults S9. children five to 12. 54.50. Call for tickets: Hensall United
Church. 262-2935 or Marg Cole. 262.2304. 15-17'
PANCAKE BREAKFAST to be held at Zion United Church. Ushome Twp . Saturday.
April 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m Adults S5, children 11 to preschool S2 50. Tickets avail-
able al door. 16.17
"RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN in a Sexually Sick World" and "Human
Sexuality • A Gift From God". A four week sones Sunday evenings at 7 p m. at EPT.
This series will be a combination of videos presented by I)r. Richard Dobbins of
Emerge Ministries, Akron, Ohio and Rev. Vernon Ikan. Senior Pastor of EPT. Because
of the nature of this series, no one udder the age of 15 will be admitted unless accompa-
nied by a parent or guardian or written permission Child care will he available. Dates.
Sunday, April 26, May 3. 10 and 17. Place: Exeter Pentecostal Tahernagle, 670 Main
SI. South. Exeter, 519-235-2991. All are welcome. 15,I6.17c
HURON DISTRICT N8 ODDFELLOW LODGES along with District N2 Rebekah
Lodges will hold their annual church service April 26, 1998. 11 a.m., at Caven
Presbyterian Church, Exeter. All members welcome' Lunch to follow. 16,17'
150TH ANNIVERSARY Hot Luncheon at Carmel Presbyterian Church. Hensall.
Tuesday. April 28. 1998. 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickers in advance only 58.(8). takeout
58.50. For rickets call Marlene Bell 263-6349 or Marilyn Campbell 262.2384 or any
P.C.W. member. 16.17'
SPRING HOSPITAL RUMMAGE SALE And Auction. Wednesday, Apnl 29. 7-9
p.m.; Thursday, April 30, 10 a.m. 10 2 p.m.. South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter
Townwide pickup 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 29. Auction sale Thursday. April 10 al 12
noon. Volunteers welcome. Sponsored by the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary. For
information call 235-2557, 222-6544. 16.17.18c
L.E.A.P. (Life Enrichment for Alzheimer Patients). A "hands-on" workshop on
Thursday. April 30 at Knox Presbyterian Church in God, rich, 7 p.m. -10 p.ni
Organized by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County Scaling limited. Registration
6:30-7 p.m. Cosi SIO for Society members, 515 for nori nicrnhers Call 1-800-561.5012
or 482-1482 for more details. I6c
CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Career Day, Tuesday, May 5. 1998, I(1
a.m. - 3 p.m.. 1230 King Street (2 blocks west of Highbury Avenue). Parking available.
Everyone welcome. For additional information, please call: 659-1224. I6.17,18x
"INVESTING IN A HEALTHY LIFESTYi.E" al Exeter Legion, Thursday. May 7
at 7:30 p.m. Door prizes. Everyone welcome. Admission: voluntary donation to support
Safe Homes for Youth in Huron. , 15-17c
SMORGASBORD, Exeter United Church. Thursday, May 7, 11:30 a.rn. - I p.m
Adults 58.00; Takeout 59.00; Children 4-12 55. Call 235.2291 by May 4 for takeouts
Tickets from church office or U.C.W. members. 16.17.18c
LFS MiSERABI.FS (August 26) and Rivcrdance (July 14). All inclusive rotor coach
day Imps. Experientxd friendly hoses. Call Icday Dianc/Joc Rys 519-881.1953. 16x