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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-03-24, Page 27Wednesday,March 24, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 27 Close encounter with Crediton wildlife CREDITON — Crediton resident Debbie Hayter got an up close look at a visitor around her house last week. After her neighbours and daughter had seen a large bird in their back yard which is close to a ravine,Hayter saw a wild male turkey in her yard. Grabbing her camera, she began taking pictures of the bird which started walking toward her as she con- tinued to take pictures. When the turkey started to run towards her, Hayter ran for the house with the bird in pursuit. When she slammed the door shut, his beak hit the glass and began pounding on it. The turkey remained at her door while spectators watched in amusement, until the bird walked around to another window and tried to get in before saunter- ing off. The next day, Hayter was outside when she noticed a neighborhood girl of about 12 walking down the side- walk coaxing the turkey along behind her like a puppy. He would only go about two houses down and decid- ed that was as far as he would go and retraced his steps with the girl following him. Coming back into Hayter's yard, he checked out her flower bed, walked past Hayter, circled her car and came back up to her. As she stood still with her back to the bird, she saw his wings spread and was hit or poked with his beak. Jumping into the back seat of the car, Hayter pulled the door shut, while the bird poked at it, with the front door wide open. The girl ran off and the turkey sauntered away again. Hayter left the house shortly after and saw the turkey was back in the ravine behind her house. She's not sure why the bird has been so close to her house, but even though it has taken a dislike to her, she says it has been amusing. Crediton resident Debbie Hayter got a closer look than she would have liked at a wild turkey wandering around her property last week. (photo/submitted) Environmental forum planned in Holmesville By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Rev. Marilyn Carter was in charge of the fourth Sunday in Lent church service on Sunday morn- ing. A new Easter Introit was sung and people shook hands. Rev. Carter gave greetings and the announcements and led in the Call to Worship, Prayer of THAMES ROAD NEWS Approach, Confession, Assurance of Pardon and Affirmation of Faith in unison. Zachary Kadey lit the Christ Candle. Rev. Carter told the boys a story about 'The Lost Son Who Is Found.' The choir sang, 'Love Led Him to Calvary,' accompanied by organist Jean Hodgert. Psalm 32 was read responsively; Rev. Carter read Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 and the title of her ser- mon was `Welcome Home.' Joan Anderson and Ruth Anne Osgood received the offering and were the greeters. The Commissioning was repeated in unison. Rev. Carter pro- nounced the Benediction and everyone sang, 'May the God of Hope Go With Us.' Announcements The choir would like to thank every- one who attended our 7th annual pan- cake and sausage brunch last Sunday. Your support allows us to continue our ministry of music and is greatly appre- ciated. The beads of hope campaign launched in December 2002, to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Canada and globally, thus far has raised $1.5 mil- lion in donations from individuals and congregations. Thank you for our con- gregations support. Deadline for newsletter submissions is March 28 to Ruth Anne Osgood. If you are having a committee meet- ing or family function, please record your date on the calendar at the back of the church and also contact Bill Rohde at 235-0327. Registration forms are available for Camp Bimini and Camp Menesetung as Crediton Women's Institute celebrates St. Patrick's Day CREDITON - Crediton Women's Institute members, family and friends enjoyed a boun- tiful potluck supper at Ausable Court in Grand Bend with Ada Dietrich as hostess on March 17. President Anne Cottel welcomed all and read, 'The Legend of the Shamrock.' She also presided for the busi- ness part of the meet- ing. The roll call, 'An Irish recipe or tradi- tion,' was answered by 13 members and 12 guests. Correspondence was read and in business a donation to the Exeter Agricultural Society was approved. Anne Cottel and Cheryl MacLeod will be mem- bers of the municipality of South Huron ad hoc committee. Jean Neil and Cheryl MacLeod's names were entered for the 'Meet the Members' profile and Dolores Shapton for `Members Profile.' The next meeting will be on April 14 at the home of Rosemary Neeb and the May meeting date has been changed to May 26. The evening continued with a fun night. All were given a shamrock to wear. Anyone caught crossing their arms or legs had to give up their shamrock and Dave MacLeod gathered the most during the evening. Jane Dearing won a prize for having the plate with a sham- rock underneath. Two quizzes were enjoyed. The St. Patrick's Day quiz win- ner was Dave MacLeod's table and the women's winner was Jane Dearing's table. Two relays were hilarious. The thread the spoon test was won by Dolores Shapton, Jean Neil, Lois Brownlee, Bruce Shapton, Gerald Dearing and Ross Haugh. Jelly bean relay winners were Allison Neeb, Don MacLeod, Evelyn Pickering, Harvey Hodgins, Noella Triebner and Irene Haugh. A very enjoy- able evening ended with an `Irish Blessing.' Church news At Crediton United Church Sunday morn- ing with Rev. Sheila Macgregor on holidays, the pulpit was occupied by Melissa Snyders of Bornholm who gave an inspiring message on Love Boldly. The junior youth group will meet on Wed., March 24 at 3:45 p.m., the Bible Study group meets Fri., March 26 at 10 a.m. and the next UCW meeting will be on Thurs., April 1 at 8 p.m. A Sunday School sto- rytelling and craft workshop will be on Sat., April 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ontario Street United Church in Clinton. It's free to all who are interested. Minor ball registration Crediton/Centralia minor baseball regis- tration is scheduled for Thurs. Mar. 25 from 7- 9 p.m. and Sat. Mar. 27 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Crediton Parks Board Room. For more information call Jeff or Ruth Slaght at 234-6035. well as the wish -list for Camp Bimini at the back table. March 21: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction (The Ancient Ministry of the Care/Cure of Souls) Main St. UC parlour, Mitchell starting at 2:30 p.m. Presentation and discus- sion by Rev. Alun Thomas and Rev. Camillia LaRouche. Afternoon tea will be served. For more info call 348- 9183, 348-0212. No registration need- ed, all are welcome. March 24: Environmental Issues Forum and Discussion at Holmesville UC at 7:30 p.m. Speakers will make a presentation for 15 minutes and after all have spoken a question period will be offered. Speakers: Bob Budd - Alternate Energy Sources, Mark Coulthard -Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Lawn Care and the future, Tom Dunbar -Disaster Management and Wildlife Recovery. March 25: Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Wellington Rd., London (oppo- site White Oaks Mall). `Partnering In Your Health Care: The Right Thing To Do!' Come and discover how to identity the role of the patient in the physician - patient relationship; The importance of advocacy by patients, their family members and the health care profes- sional; What's meant by informed con- sent. Presented by Anne Grant, R.N., LL.M., C.MED. She is the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Toronto in 2003. Please call to pre -register at 519-685- 8742. March 28: Bruce Whitmore and his daughter Melissa Snyders will be con- ducting the entire church service. Come out and see what surprises there will be. Following the church service the Finance Committee is hosting a chili luncheon. April 4: Palm Sunday. April 9: Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. April 11: Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast followed by regular service. Spring Cleaning? Women Today of Huron seeks your donations for our Women's Business Clothing Project and Youth Workplace Clothing Project (in conjunction with the Exeter Youth Centre). Items we need include: plus size women's business clothing, work - boots, nurses uniforms, blazers, skirts, pants suitable for the workplace, fash- ionable youth clothing suitable for interviews and job placements, new pantyhose, makeup and accessories, new undergarments and shoes. Donations can be dropped off at Women Today of Huron, 45 West St., Goderich, 524-6767 or the Exeter Youth Centre, 264 Main St. 235-4651. The 2nd Exeter Brownies had a tour of the Exeter fire hall last month. In front from left are chief John Morgan and Vanessa Boyle, while in the middle from left are Nicole Davis, Katie Hartman, Heather Moore and Barb Alber. In back from left are Alana Case, leader Michaela Kelland, Emily Hartman and Sara McEwan.The group thanks Morgan for showing them the fire trucks. (photo/submitted)