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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1998-05-06, Page 21My mother is an inspiration Dear Editor: Enclosed is a poem that 1 have composed about my mother. It is my belief that all mothers are special people, but 1 especially have been blessed with one of the finest. It is her exceptional qualities that inspired this poem and it is my hope that if selected, she will read it in your paper and know just how very special she is to me and all those who love her. Sincerely, Anne Vandeworp For The World's Greatest Mom How is it one small world like "Mom" Can mean so many things? How could any single word describe The happiness she brings? Her green eyes smile sweetly And you know with just one look She sees into your very soul And reads you like a book. She's an understanding ear When the whole world has you down; And the first to make a smile appear Where once there was a frown. A laugh is always better When it is shared by two, And the laughter heard from mother's voice Sounds sweeter still to you. Her heart is very fragile It breaks more often than most do, For a piece of it goes everywhere To feel life's trials with you. As a child sweet dreams would come With every kiss goodnight, And even now her gentle touch Makes everything all right. She sacrifices of herself To always put you first; Loving unconditionally Even when you're at your worst. A mother's love is. all these things And many, many more, She's a mother, a friend and an angel And someone I adore. I cannot see the future But there's one thing I'm sure of... The woman that I am today Is thanks to mother's love. My children will be very blessed If they grow up to see; That I've been even half the mom That mine has been to me. This poem was chosen as the winner of the Times Advocate i"Mother's Day" contest BaseIt 4 Oil for Darryl Lawrence & Sheri Z,acber Sat., May 9' at Mensal! Arena , from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets $5. advance, $7. at door. 262-1008 for tickets. Lunch provided ram* a a:•"1 forBEN RilEy & GIENdA O'CONNOR Sat., 'May 16 at Crediton Community Centre 7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets $6. each. $10 couple. Cash door prizes. For more ir)fo call 519-271-0752 5(appy (other's Day Join us at the 4 Way Restaurant for our Mother's Day feast on Sun., May 10 Try our Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5.99 only . everything included Smorgasbord Sun., 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $7.99 everything included NEW Starting May 11, every Mon. & Tues. from 11:30 - 3:30. No GST, No PST off any food order Eat in or Take out Reservations appreciated 4 way Restaurant 235-0580 Exeter • • • • • • • • BUCK AND DOE for Kerry Deltz & Jeff Ansems FRI. MAY 8 ' 9pmtoilam HFNSAL ARENA_ (AUDITORIUM) . • 55.00 per person • Entertainment • Lunch Provided • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J • • New playground equipment for Hensall children In with the new. Hensall Public School had new play- ground equipment installed on Saturday. The Student Ad- visory Council Playground Committee has been fund- raising for the project since October. The school has raised $8,000 of its goal of nearly $11,000. Phase two of the project will begin in September. What's cooking? Church supper. Lillian Beer stirs up a storm at the Hen - sal! United Church supper on April 22. cladding ecepMon for Donna Jean Dietrich and Buddy Richardson Sat., May 9 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. , South' Huron Rec Centre, Exeter Everyone welcome at 'Three A/AA Restaurant and Dining Lounge Banquet facilities available .11 Enjoy our Special Menu for Mother's Day BRUNCH 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 1 Children 12 and under 5.50 3 & under FREE SMORGASBORD 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Reservations recommended 235-2949 $10. 65 220 Main St. Exeter, No. 4 & 83 Licensed under L.L.B.O. 00000004 i Thursday, May 14 The MATTHEW GOOD BAND '7' Advance '10' Door Friday, May 8th VICIOUS CIRCLE at The Dressing Room Treat Four Mother at Larry's Town and Country Restaurant 48 Victoria St. W, Crediton 234-6310 Sunday Night Smorgasbord Buffet Sat. Night Smorgasbord = now on , LLCBO Seniors $6.95. Adults $8.95 Times -Advocate, May 6, 1998 Page 21 A Point to Ponder by Rev. Vernon Dean Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle After 12 weeks, 201 pounds have been shed by the 26 who participated in the "Weigh Down" program at Exeter Pen- tecostal Tabernacle. Many of those who were part of this first twelve week session testified that the "Weigh Down" approach was rad- ically different from other "diet programs" that they have been on. "Weigh Down" was started in 1986 by Gwen Shamblin of Nashville, Tennessee. After her book was published in 1997, the new approach took off like a rocket. There are now over 10,000 churches and other organizations spon- soring this innovative approach. The ironic part of the program is that while it is a "weight loss" program, it is really more about bring- ing every area of a person's life into alignment and under discipline. With chapter titles like, "It's Not Genetics or Your Mother's Fault", "I Feel Hungry All the Time", and "How to Eat Potato Chips and Chocolate", there is a strong spiritual emphasis that is credited with the success of the program. Here's what some of the participants report: "There is such f..;e- dom in this program. 1 have lost 19 lbs and not felt deprived of any food. I have learned to get into the Bible for the help I needed." "I'm more conscious of the body's genuine hunger and full sig- nals. I know that God wants to walk with me into wholeness in this area of my life." "I've lost 19 1/2 pounds and I'm not on a diet! God has helped me to be obedient to the needs of my body and not to go by my head hunger. After just a few days of being on the 'Weigh Down' pro- gram, I noticed how much easier it was to tie up my shoes. I'll never go on a diet again!" Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle started their next 12 week session on Monday, May 4 with 22 signing up. Another twelve week ses- sion is scheduled to begin in the later part of the summer. k 261 Main St. Exeter 235-4227 McHAPPY DAY IS FINALLY HERE Wednesday, May 6 Come into the Restaurant to meet and greet local V.I.P.' S ! ! We have a very special guest, Hamburglar, who is a McDonaldland Character! Come in to support our charities! The Children need our help!! Round off your grocery bill at Seip's valu mart and the difference will go the charities. Exeter Do -It -Center and Exeter Co.-Op'Gas Bar will donate their cash coupons to charity. 1 Weekend Celebration At. Kerr's Campground ' A Fell Line Up Of Entertainment & Activities Music Ail Weekend with Lire Bands & PM Roast oa SaYlydar 2 W M FIIIUY MINT 2 IMUS 8111111111111 MRr Tribute Tr. Smashing Pumpkins Fireflyz (tips selectee Trlbb Ti: Coilective Soul N M 1 ow Met 1r IA SHOWS START AT 10 P.M. Triads Tr TraOkalh tom mr w - . w,a,,, 1/1161.(6111 Mom o..r y TO IM Me UM 11,11•. �r /IJA1 ✓ Won ✓ BaWeah Walkman ✓ Volleyball v thin tabs ✓ lip Me. Nat ✓ hal Tables, Nara, PMI Pan ✓MIM Saadi tar leetb ►' FflE Firmed Cans & Plastic Only 263-2654 2' Rules (;)NO GLASS NO ATTITUDES (Keep The Park aean) May 15 • 18, 1998 A Weekend of camping for a complete.Prke of: $25 Advance, 530 AT The Door, GST Induded(Day Passes Avail.). All Ages Wekome Tents and Small Trailer McDonalds Restaurant McHappy Card FREE Sandwich Purchase Any Regular Priced Extra Value Meal and Receive a Second Sandwich FREE UNLIMITED TIMES. • Valid only in Stratford & Exeter One use per customer per card per day Not valid with other specials or coupons Expires Aug. 31/98 W1PPY Corq Help support Ronald McDonald Children Charities Lion's Club Easter Seals Fund Camp Woodeden & London Ronald McDonald House When you purchase your McHappy Card for $10.00 you will be helping the above groups to help children today and tomorrow.