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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-04-07, Page 1818 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday,April 7, 2004 Community CepVI The Zurich Pee Wee hockey team donated $455.50 from funds raised through the 2003/2004 hockey season to the new Bluewater Community Centre. From top to bottom - Brian Brooks President ZMAA, Cam Steckle Assistant Coach, Ken Brideau Coach, Phil Dietrich Trainer, Josh Brideau, Micheal Dietrich, Shawn Steckle The Zurich Tyke's hockey team donat- ed $389.65 from funds raised through the 2003/2004 hock- ey season to the new Bluewater Community Centre. From top to bottom - Doug Finlay Assistant Coach, Brian Steckle Coach, Brian Brooks President ZMAA, Dylan Steckle, Mitchell Finlay, Devon Steckle. (Photos/submitted) Forum will examine influences on teens By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Ever wonder about what influences, challenges and choices your teen faces everyday? A community forum at South Huron District High School April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the small gym will deal with the issues today's teens are facing. "Teenagers: Under the Influence," will feature a panel of experts in the field who deal with teens. Confirmed to speak at the forum are Cindy Wesley of Parents Against Violence Everywhere (PAVE). Wesley, whose 14 -year-old daughter committed suicide after being threatened and bul- lied at school, will talk about bullying. University of Western Ontario professor Michael Katchabaw will speak on the addictiveness of video games and the influence the violence in video games has on teens. Dana Bozzato, a social worker with the Huron - Perth Centre in Clinton, will speak on the family pressures facing teens. South Huron District High School principal Jeff Reaburn said there is the possibility there will be speakers from the Huron County Health Unit and the OPP, but he's still awaiting confirmation. Local resident Bonnie Baynham, who was instrumental in getting the Exeter Youth Centre open and who has ties with many youth services in the county, will moderate the forum. Reaburn said the forum will start with short pre- sentations from each panel member, who will speak on their concerns and observations on the influences on teens. After the opening statements, there will be a discussion among the panel members followed by questions and discussions from the audi- ence. Reaburn said he is hop- ing some students will attend the forum, although the focus of this forum is for parents and the community at large. He's hoping the discussion brings about increased awareness. "What I'd like to see come out of this is an awareness in the commu- nity that the things we see at school are also happen- ing in the community. They may be happening in the street or at the Rec Centre. The issues don't go away, they aren't things that happen only at school. We would like to create more of an involved partnership with the com- munity in trying to deal with these things." Reaburn said the idea of the community forum came out of a discussion with the school council and how to deal with bul- lying. "We can do things at school, but they need to be reinforced at home and in the community." POLICE BRIEFS Stunt bike stolen EXETER — On March 22 at 6:45 p.m. a bicycle was reported stolen from a residence on Andrew Street in Exeter. The vic- tim told police sometime that day between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. someone walked onto the property and stole a dark blue 2002 CCM BMX Fishbone stunt bike with some orange sections from the side of the house. The bike has 13 inch wheels and was designed for a small child. The bike is valued at $250. If you can help solve this crime call the OPP office in Exeter or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Former Granton man named to Horseman's Hall of Fame By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON -Kevin Wallis, formerly of Granton, was recently inducted into the Horsemen's Hall of Fame at Deerfield Beach, Florida in honour of his outstand- ing career in horse racing. His mother, Mary Wallis of Lucan and brother Don Wallis of Kirkton attended the big event, held at the Embassy Suite, and also enjoyed a vacation March 17-27 with Kevin, Linda and family at their home in Deerfield Beach. Congratulations to David and Linda (Wallis) MacKay of Mitchell on the birth of their daughter Gweneth Claire on March 12, a great-granddaughter for Florence Bryan, St. Marys and Mary Wallis, Lucan (both former Grantonites). The Lenten Luncheon was hosted by the UCW at the Granton -Wesley United Church on Wed., March 31 with over 70 in attendance. Reflections on the Way to the Cross were given by Rev. Doug Loveday, Rev. Sue McCullough and Pastor Steve Welham. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins led the singing of some familiar Easter hymns, accompanied by Anna Hardie McCullough. Granton -Wesley UCW Unit 1 met at Carolyne Walden's home for lunch at noon on Thurs., April 1 served by Norah Wissel, Hilda Grose and the hostess. Cathie Westman opened the meeting which followed with a reading 'Help Me to be a Peacemaker' and Becky Kindree had a poem `Sunset.' Lay Pastor Val Hodgins announced the upcoming Easter services and breakfast and arrangements were made for the next meeting. Edith Eaton and Walden gave a presen- tation on Bible verses leading up to the crucifixion. Madeline Hardie concluded the pro- gram with a word game. At the Granton -Wesley United Church on Palm Sunday, April 4 Anna (Hardie) McCullough favoured with a musical pre- lude on the piano. Andy McBurney lit the Christ Candle. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins led the service and the message was entitled 'Cry Out.' The lessons were from Isaiah 50 and Luke 19. Unit 3 served muffins before the ser- vice. The Youth Group met at the Church on Sunday evening. The Lenten Bible Study concludes on Wed., April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the manse. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., April 4, the choir led the proces- sion into the church with everyone carry- ing palm branches and crosses. Rev. Dalice Sim led the Liturgy of the Palms. Brent Blackler read the lessons and Rosemary Schaefer was the narrator in the reading of the Passion according to St. Luke. Christine Downey read the part of Jesus and others from the congrega- tion took smaller parts. Rev. Dalice Sim then celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Good Friday service will be held at St. Paul's, Kirkton at 10 a.m. (April 9) and the Easter Day service on Sun., April 11 at 9:15 a.m. Intended for March 31 Happy 87th birthday greetings to Florence Bryan of St. Marys, formerly of Granton, who celebrated the occasion with her family over the weekend. A number from Granton attended the Lenten Luncheon at the Knight's Hall near Lucan, hosted by St. Patrick's CWL on Wed., March 24. The theme was `Journey to the Cross and beyond through Prayer' and the speaker was Lay Pastor Val Hodgins of Granton Wesley United Church. Granton Wesley UCW Unit 2 sponsored a successful vendors market at the church on Saturday afternoon, March 27. Participants included consultants from Tupperware, Pampered Chef and Creative Moments, as well as vendors of jewelry, candles, stamps for craft pro- jects, and much more. Get -well wishes from the Granton com- munity to Garfield Nixon, who has been in hospital. At the Granton Wesley United Church on Sun., March 28, Anna (Hardie) McCullough favoured with a musical pre- lude and Page Foran lit the Christ Candles. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins led the service and Bob and Geraldine McAlorum gave a message presentation about Judas and Mary. The lessons were from Isaiah 43 and Philippians 3. 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