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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-12-29, Page 23Wednesday, December 29, 1999 - ., l Tirrwloadvbcitb ko.lestigre- Community Confirmation classes planned atThaines RoadElitnvUIe • By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD COMMON - DENT THAMES ROAD - The annual Sunday School Christmas concert was held on Monday evening at Elimville Church. Kathy Bray, superin- tendent of the Sunday School, welcomed every- one. The Sunday School members put on the play "Jesus Christmas Party". There was a real sheep in the play. Brenna Osgood Jiang a solo. The Sunda 'School children sangCome Ring Those Christmas Bells." Vanessa Bray accom- panied on the piano for the singing of Christmas carols led by ICristy Bray and Megan Parker. Kristy Bray read a story "The Candy Maker's Wish". 1' Marilyn Carter few words. Santa ..as arrived and many gifts were handed out. Everyone went to the August 1 1.,1999 w The Exeter council has given the green light for a study to see how much Exeter Hydro is worth. The council is doing this after being approached by the Ontario Hydro Services. sir The Exeter town council has directed B.M. Ross and associates to look into having water metres installed. This decision was made because of the escalated water usage in the summer and potential growth in Exeter. w Huron County is taking back the Exeter's OPP admthistration duties from the London OPP. Huron OPP had it before but had become over loaded. August 18, 1999 sir Dozens of Exeter and Grand Bend area resi- dents gave the gift of life at summer blood donor clinics at South Huron high school and the Grand Bend legion. The goal of 100 units was almost reached with 82. gar The oversight of the highway signs at Elginfield and Arva along Hwy. 4 has been repaired thanks to Mayor Ben Haogeuboom,. The signs now read Lucan, Exeter and Clinton. gir A conference about the future and well-being of Lake Huron was held. Many speakers were present and many talked about ,the _lake's current and futureposition: August 25, 1999 s Grand Bend council has approved a concept that could effectively ban building more factory, pig barns in an area from Bayfield to Kettle Point. it The L'ucan-Biddulph township will soon have to come to a decision on where to house its ambulance base since the existing base is inadequate. A new ambulance won't be brought into Lucan until an adequate base is found. . Lucan Area Heritage celebrated their Heritage Days on Saturday with the grand opening of the log cabin on Frank Street. Osborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S1 (Established in 1878) Provides Full insu- , rance Coverage for Farm Properties . New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Jo. Cheffe. RR6 ......»» .3411l106 Ron Feeney, AR 2 Dubin. 346a310 tarty Gardiner. RR2, Seam ..J412s7$ Jack Hodgert, AR1, IOrloon................. 223416 Micheal O'Shea RR3 CirarMon ....».....11iM00 Monis Wows, RR2 SI. Pau1.............7q.MM AGENTS Wayne May.r.......................»., sli-101 t David Moor., Dubin .. .......:.............1414612 Barb Warden, Dubin ........:.-........W-3M Joseph Wisc. Michel Hand Olio.. Feels 236.0610 A refund from surplus was declared for all poli- cy holders who qualify, ere on record and In good standing as at December 31, 1998. r.ra>rrr -r.r..r..,.r... I■■■ • • • • t • ✓ • • • • • ■ ■ • • • • i basement for lunch. Christmas Eve Service The Christmas Eve ser- vice opened with carol singing accompanied by Marilyn Vandenbussche on the piano and Ray Cann and Bill Rohde on the violins. Rev. Carter read the scriptures as the candles were lit. The Al McKnight family lit the first candle, Gerald Johns' family lit the sec- ond candle, David and Marlene Cunnington lit the third candle, the fourth candle was lit by the Dale Skinner family and the Christ Candle was lit by Ruth Skinner: Shirley Kerslake and Marilyn Pym received the offering and were greeters. Kay Cunnington, Shirley Kerslake and Judith Parker each had a lighted candle and the congregation lit their candles from these. Church service Rev. Carter was in charge of the church ser- vice on Sunday morning at Elimville with a mes- sage entitled "A Time to Find the Quiet Centre". The choir sang. "Ring the Bells" accompanied by pianist Marilyn VandenJussche: Judith Parker ': received the offering and Was the greeter. Life and work of the congregation There will be confirma- tion classes in the new year -for Grades 8 and up. Anyone interested may contact Rev. Carter, Ann Kernick, Janet Coward or Karen Etherington. If anyone has pictures from the Bethlehem Walk, the Sunday School would like them to make a. gallery of photos. On January 2 at Thames Road the con- gregation will welcome in the new millennium. 111111■r■■ ■■■■■•■■•1 Town of Exeter HOLIDAY GARBAGE• COLLECTION SCHEDULE Normal Pick-up., . a • East Side: Fri., Dec. 24/99 Thurs. Dec. 23 ■ • West Side: Mon. Dec. 27 Tues., Dec. 28 • • East Side: Fri., Dec. 31 Fri., Dec. 31 - • • West Side: Mon. Jan. 3/00 Tues., lad. 4_ } • ■ Landfill site will be CLOSED an ■ Sat., Dec. 25/99 and Sat. Jan. 1/2000 Landfill will be OPEN ■ on Mon, Dec. 27/99 and Mon., Jan. 3,2000 Landfill Site normal winter hours are Monday and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays ■ from 8 a.m. to Noon, from Dec. to April. ■ Blue Box Pick-up will remain the same on Fri., • Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 31/99 ■ • The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Fri., • • • Dec. 24, Mon., Dec. 27 and Mon. Jan. 3 • Please clip and - save• ■ ■ • 1••111•■■•■■■■■•■■■ lr There will be no Sunday School. At Elimville on January 9, there will be a Jubilee. Please bring a noise maker. The Thames Road U.C.W. installation of officers will be held January 16. The mes- sage will be entitled "Does God Really Need Me?" On January 23 at Elimville the message will be entitled "People Don't Change, Do They?" At Thames Road on January 30 there will be communion and the message will be .entitled "What Become of the Brokenhearted?" The congregation is reminded to bring an item for the food bank next Sunday, January 2, at Thames Road. Personals The late Ladd Graham of San Diego, California, passed away on December 23. Sympathy goes to his wife Beth Graham (Ballantyne) and other relatives in the Community. Norman and Lori Lynn Lauzon and Katrina and Carrington of Thunder Bay spent the Christmas holidays with. Jack and Ferne Stewart. Arnold and Marion Cann entertained their family for Christmas on Saturday. Calvin and Val Rohde hosted the Rohde Christmas on Saturday. Kay .Cunnington was hostess on Christmas Day for her family. Lorne and Pat Ballantyne entertained their family for Christmas on Sunday. Kay Morley entertained her family for Christmas on Sunday. - David and Marlene Cunnington attended the Fields' Christmas on Sunday at Clinton. Gerald and Carolyn Johns and family enter- tained the Johns' family for Christmas on Saturday. Dan and Nancy Rohde and Elizabeth of fiallinafad, Jason Steinbach of Dublin were Christmas guests on Sunday with Glenn and Marilyn Rohde and Tammy. They later visit- ed with Bill and Rhoda Rohde. Fred and Bev Deibridge entertained for the Delbridge Christmas on Saturday. A.B. Case Plumbing & Heating[ III bided, Wait,' Weal t Ontario i519l 235-1404 Sheet metal, propene and natural gas, heating and air conditknlri. gas 1 furnaces and fireplaces, watw heaters 23 Septeinber 1, 1999 we South Huron Big Brothers/Sisters Association celebrates 20 years in South Huron. Jim and Dorothy Chapman, of Riverside Drive, Exeter are quick to credit the many volunteers who have helped the organization grow and Ike to see its 20th anniversary. Dr. Bill Heffernan gave an audience a warning at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter. A few transnational companies are controlling the world's food supply and their control could ulti- mately threaten political democracy le Chairman Jody Durand credits 300 volunteers, community members and his wife for the large crowd of 20,000 people to visit the 34th annual Zurich Bean Festival. September 8,1999 Or Placing restrictions on farm operations within five miles of Lake Huron is not reasonable. That was the reaction of local officials to a proposal from cottagers to designate an area along Lake Huron from Bayfield to Kettle Point and up to five miles inland an Area of Excellence. The designation would ban intensive livestock operations. ■r The Grand Bend beach house that has served _as change rooms, washrooms and a place to wet youur.whistle and _8ll'your tummy will be torn down - so the new improved beach house can 'be er-- for the Canada 2001 Summer Games. September 15, 1999 s A community policing conference in Huron Park gave civilians the opportunity • to learn more about crime and self defense and gave them insight into how and officer works. The -conference was intended to promote interaction between civilians and police officers and bring issues like safety and - crime to the forefront of discussion. gir Based on input from members of the public, politicians, parameds and union representatives, Huron County was told everything should stay the way their ambulatory service is. Rottweilers ands pit bull dogs are specifically named in Hensall's new dangerous dog bylaw passed at council meeting. Included in this bylaw allows any dog to be allowed to be designated as dangerous, regardless to its breed. September 22, 1999 w A trustee's motion to support a petition calling for the reinstatement of Bible readings and prayer in schools received no support from other members of the Avon -Maitland District School Board at its meeting. w Council .has deferred a decision on a rezoning. application from. McCann Redi-Mix that would give the company permission to store and process prod- ucts such as concrete, asphalts and glass. About 40 concerned citizens of Usborne Twp. attended Usborne Council's September 14 meeting. oar South Huron student Beth Ann Hern was cho- sen to sit in on the Avon -Maitland District School Board meetings as this year's student trustee repre- sentative. September 29,1999 u The pride of Huron County showed itself to Ontario and beyond at the International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show near Dashwood. For five days, thousands of people descended on the farms of Earl, Linda and Michael Becker and their neighbours to see a first-class exhibition of plowing skills, farm equipment, exhibits, displays and enter- tainment. Perfect weather, an ideal site and a well-run event attracted a multitude of visitors. f Because of a commitment to religious educa- tion, Huron -Perth Catholic School Board faces unique challenges in implementing provincial gov- ernment's new four-year secondary school curricu- lum. With a , continuation of compulsory religious education, classes in each of the four years of high school, some students may be forced to take other fourth-year courses in their third year of high school. CORRECTION NOTICE Please be advised that the Chevrolet Oldsmobile "Holiday Rate Break" Advertising published in this newspaper from December 10 to 19, 1999 Included Incorrect information. The Chevrolet Impala 2000 advertised special does not include Anti -Lock Brakes (ABS). This option Is available at an additional cost. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.