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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-02-17, Page 66 • Community Poduak and games in Granton Helping to light it up Lebanon Forest Masonic Lodge #133 secretary Dan Traquair, left, hands Exet- er Centennials Soccer Club president George McEwan a $500 cheque to go towards the South Huron Rec Centre soccer pitch light project. About $30,000 of the $45,000 total cost of the project has been raised so far, McE- wan said. The lights will benefit all of Exeter minor soccer but are required by the Exeter Centennials senior men's soccer team that moves up to the First Division this season after winning the Second Division season title last year. Program provides positive image of young people The common percep- tion of people today is. that the youth -are a nuisance at best and :a menace at worst. To dispel this rayl; the Federal Government created Youth, _ Service ,Canada(YSC} in 4994. - The effects of this program are beginning to be felt 'on the local levee. The YSC program began on January 4th. in Lucan. The ten_ youths(ages 18-24) involved with the pro- gram are currently working out of the Ausable Centre. The people involved with the program have taken the name Youth Uniting Communities (Y.U.C.). The participants feel that by providing the local area with a posi- tive image of young people that they can begin to change and enrich the local com- munities. Some local commu- nity groups have approached the Y.U.C. with ideas on enrich- ing the community. Other ideas are being generated by the Y.U.C., based on what they have observed in the community. As well as assessing and addressing the needs of the local com- munity, the partici- pants are also develop- ing more marketable skills for the competi- tive job market. The Y.U.C. participants are receiving training in computers, career planning, small busi- nessmanagement and appreciation of group -dynamics.. The participants are wrapping up a suc- cessful Random Acts of Kindness campaign, as well as running an afterschool program and a White . ribbon campaign to raise awareness against domestic violence. Among the projects that the participants are developing are a St. Patrick's Day win- ter carnival, a coffee house forum for young people's creative ener- gies (Igneus Corvus), a N. babysitting service, a messenger service and the restoration and beautification: of Elm Street Park. For more information on the Youth Uniting Community project, or if you have any thoughts, ideas or sug- gestions, please feel free todrop by the usable Centre in Lucan. Wewould wel- come the feedback.: Youth: Uniting Communities: Many voices, one goal; improving the commu- nity. Written By: Rob Stotesbury-Leeson, Youth Uniting Communities (T.U.C.) 01/15/99 Wednesday, February 17, 1999 By Muriel Lewis filittatYLCONIESEQUENT GRANTON - The family pot -luck supper and games evening was a big success and well attended Saturday at the Granton United Church. The Middlesex U.C.W. Presbyterial meeting was held on February 11 at the Riverside United Church in London. Some from the Granton pastoral charge attended. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Lay Pastor Val Hodgins entitled the sermon 'Mystery on the Mountain'. Storytime continues on February 20. at 2 p.m. for ages four to 11 with Jill Westman as co-ordinator. The Youth Group meets at Alma Scott's home on February 26 at 7 p.m. and at the United Church on February 28 at 7:30 p.m. 'Granton U.C.W. Unit 2 met at the home of Pam Hayes on Feb. R.. Pastor Val. Hodgins gave a report on. the annual meeting. - A skating party with a hot-dog lunch will be held February 21. The Poor Boy's Lunch is scheduled. for March 21 after church. At SL Paul's Anglican, Church'- in Kirkton on February 14, Rev. Glenda Meakin's message was about the Transfiguration of Jesus; The lessons were read: by Norma: Paul. andthe minister. Rev. Meakin told the chil- dren the story of St. enactment of the Sunday Valentine and later in the School lesson led by David service the children gave an and Sylvia Buckler. PRATT DENTURE CLINIC Full Dentures Partial Dentures Repairs Relines 14 Ontario St. (Hwv. 21 N.) Grand Bono 1-800-265-0669 Exeter Machine Products (1995) Ltd. A QS9000 registered supplier of quality diesel engine parts has the following opening: industrial Mechanic Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following: Repair of all plant equipment including diagnosing, correct and repair without supervision. Competence in troubleshooting electric's, hydraulics, pneumatics is required. 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