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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-01-11, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, January 11, 1995 liNITY ,COMM 90th birthday Rural Life committee to hold meeting It is set for February 7. By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA - With the new year, we received a reminder of winter weather in all its glory. My Australian friend left too soon to see this winter wonderland. United Church news The worship service at Centralip United Church on Sunday focused on the journey of the magi to the stable where Christ was horn. Heather Smith chose for her ser- mon title "The Gifts We Bring". The upcoming bible study will provide a good opportunity to learn more about this journey. It begins January 15, 7:30 p.m. and January 23, 12 noon. , Another activity that will interest the community is a meeting on Feb- ruary 7. The London Conference Rural Life Committee has invited Walter and Joan Farquharson to provide leadership in considering the issues, questions and concerns of the rural community. Further de- tails will be provided about their visit to the Huron -Perth Presbytery. Euchre If you're a euchre player, remem- ber that you'll find other folks who like to play at Heywood's Restau- rant and at Larry's in Crediton on Monday afternoons. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. At Crediton on January 2, Irene Theander and Doreen Lightfoot won the Low Hands. Lone Hands winners were Bernice Squires and Charlie Rollings, and High Hand winners were Winnie Eaglesorfand Harry Noels. WFI?F EXPANDING: 11) 41 $T. EXETER� �q0 • WE NOW OFFER A: FULL WEIGHT I?CCM with personalized programming AND Sunday was a special day for Charles Hendy as he cel- ebrated his 90th birthday at an Open House at the home of Doug and Donelda Lewis in Crediton. A native of Eng- land, he spent most of his life in the Ailsa Craig area and now lives in Exeter with his wife Vi. UCW try line dancing steps at meeting Four Thames Road members showed the rest of the group some line dancing steps at their • January meeting. By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - The January meeting of the U.C.W. was held on Monday evening with 19 members and 1 visitor present. Rev. Jing Allsop took charge of the Induction service. Melonie Miller welcomed everyone and gave the theme 'Friends' and the call to worship "Make Me a Better Friend". She read a story "Nothing Is Too Good for my Friends." Alma Ballantyne read the scripture Luke 8:5-8 and 11-15. The people sang "When All Men Shall Walk Together." Kathy Bray read "Christmas Reflections." Miller and Ballantyne received the offering and Bray gave a very inter- esting offertory prayer. "How Great Thou Art" was sung. Sharon Passmore, Judith Parker, Mel- onie Miller, and Anne Kernick led in line dancing with everyone partici- pating. Margaret Stewart, president, opened the business part of the meeting with a poem "A Recipe for a Happy New Year." The roll call was an- swered with "What Christmas gift did you return?" The minutes were read from the previous meeting, the treasurer's report, the Board of Managers report were received. The visiting committee for the next four months are Group U: Sharon Passmore; Group C: Judith Parker; Group W: Janis Richardson. The women were asked to cater to a wedding in December. Sharon Passmore ,gave a report on the work that is being done on the basement and what is to be done. The annual meeting is set for January 29. The group sang "In the Garden" and Stewart closed with an informative prayer. Group W served vegetables and dip, tea and coffee, which brought the first meeting of the year to a close. Church service Rev. Jim Allsop was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. The Responsive Reading was taken from the service book "The Lord of the Seven Thunders", Psalm 29. The choir sang "Abiding Love" accompanied by organist Agnes Bray. The congregation sang the children's hymn "They'll know we are Chris- tians by our love" and Rev. Allsop told the children's story about the Holy Spirit. The scripture lesson was read by Joan Morgan, Isaiah 42: 1-8 and Acts 8: 9-25. Coffee hour was hosted after the church service by Beatrice Dawson and Karen Etherington. Church news Members who have reports for the annual report arc to have them hand- ed into the manse before January 15. On Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. the Messengers will meet at Elimville church. Graduation will be held for those who are in Grade Four. On Tuesday, January 24 Jim Papple will speak about The Food Bank. On Sunday, January 29 at 7 p.m. dessert and coffee will be served be- fore the annual meeting at Thames Road Church. Personal Howard Cunnington is a patient in South Huron Hospital. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello We often hear people say, "It's ok to refill. the doc- tor says I'm on this medicine for the rest of my life". This may be true but pharmacists may still have to call the doctor for authorization. So it saves everyone a lot of time if you call ahead for your prescription refills. Vitamin A can be toxic in large amounts over long periods of time. Toxic- ity symptoms Include fatigue, Irritability, loss of appetite, headache and skin changes. Excessive doses should not be given during pregnancy. Keep doses to 10,000 units or less. There are a few dentists In Canada that like to have personalized li- cence plates. Examples include: "2TH-DOC", "NO -DK", "STR8N-M" "3RD -MLR" AND "TTH-FRY". Or how about the sign in front of a dentist's hobby farm... "TOOTH ACRES". People that smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day double their risk of getting cataracts, the world's leading cause of blindness. "Weedless Wednesday" ... a great chance for smokers to pick one day that Is their first day as a non-smoker. Choose January 15 as your day to kick the habit. Your body will thank you for Itl HURON APOTHECARY Phone 235-1982 440 Main St., Exeter "Your Health Care Pharmacy" Storewide Savings ALL MERCHANDISE REDUCED /)or MASSAGE TIHIFJRAVY Kathy Snell R.M.T. CEL?TIFIED IREFLEXCLOCIST Cathy Mertens appointments oat 5Og Sunday was a special day for Charles Hendy as he cel- ebrated his 90th birthday at an Open House at the home of Doug and Donelda Lewis in Crediton. A native of Eng- land, he spent most of his life in the Ailsa Craig area and now lives in Exeter with his wife Vi. UCW try line dancing steps at meeting Four Thames Road members showed the rest of the group some line dancing steps at their • January meeting. By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - The January meeting of the U.C.W. was held on Monday evening with 19 members and 1 visitor present. Rev. Jing Allsop took charge of the Induction service. Melonie Miller welcomed everyone and gave the theme 'Friends' and the call to worship "Make Me a Better Friend". She read a story "Nothing Is Too Good for my Friends." Alma Ballantyne read the scripture Luke 8:5-8 and 11-15. The people sang "When All Men Shall Walk Together." Kathy Bray read "Christmas Reflections." Miller and Ballantyne received the offering and Bray gave a very inter- esting offertory prayer. "How Great Thou Art" was sung. Sharon Passmore, Judith Parker, Mel- onie Miller, and Anne Kernick led in line dancing with everyone partici- pating. Margaret Stewart, president, opened the business part of the meeting with a poem "A Recipe for a Happy New Year." The roll call was an- swered with "What Christmas gift did you return?" The minutes were read from the previous meeting, the treasurer's report, the Board of Managers report were received. The visiting committee for the next four months are Group U: Sharon Passmore; Group C: Judith Parker; Group W: Janis Richardson. The women were asked to cater to a wedding in December. Sharon Passmore ,gave a report on the work that is being done on the basement and what is to be done. The annual meeting is set for January 29. The group sang "In the Garden" and Stewart closed with an informative prayer. Group W served vegetables and dip, tea and coffee, which brought the first meeting of the year to a close. Church service Rev. Jim Allsop was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. The Responsive Reading was taken from the service book "The Lord of the Seven Thunders", Psalm 29. The choir sang "Abiding Love" accompanied by organist Agnes Bray. The congregation sang the children's hymn "They'll know we are Chris- tians by our love" and Rev. Allsop told the children's story about the Holy Spirit. The scripture lesson was read by Joan Morgan, Isaiah 42: 1-8 and Acts 8: 9-25. Coffee hour was hosted after the church service by Beatrice Dawson and Karen Etherington. Church news Members who have reports for the annual report arc to have them hand- ed into the manse before January 15. On Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. the Messengers will meet at Elimville church. Graduation will be held for those who are in Grade Four. On Tuesday, January 24 Jim Papple will speak about The Food Bank. On Sunday, January 29 at 7 p.m. dessert and coffee will be served be- fore the annual meeting at Thames Road Church. Personal Howard Cunnington is a patient in South Huron Hospital. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello We often hear people say, "It's ok to refill. the doc- tor says I'm on this medicine for the rest of my life". This may be true but pharmacists may still have to call the doctor for authorization. So it saves everyone a lot of time if you call ahead for your prescription refills. Vitamin A can be toxic in large amounts over long periods of time. Toxic- ity symptoms Include fatigue, Irritability, loss of appetite, headache and skin changes. Excessive doses should not be given during pregnancy. Keep doses to 10,000 units or less. There are a few dentists In Canada that like to have personalized li- cence plates. Examples include: "2TH-DOC", "NO -DK", "STR8N-M" "3RD -MLR" AND "TTH-FRY". Or how about the sign in front of a dentist's hobby farm... "TOOTH ACRES". People that smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day double their risk of getting cataracts, the world's leading cause of blindness. "Weedless Wednesday" ... a great chance for smokers to pick one day that Is their first day as a non-smoker. Choose January 15 as your day to kick the habit. Your body will thank you for Itl HURON APOTHECARY Phone 235-1982 440 Main St., Exeter "Your Health Care Pharmacy" Storewide Savings ALL MERCHANDISE REDUCED