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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-08, Page 9Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate Golf tourney and BBQ planned for members By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - On Monday evening, ten for- mer Thames Road neighbours surprised Ross and Kay Hodgert at their home in Exeter in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary which is on Sept. 11 Euchre was played and prizes were won by men's high: Helen Webber playing as a man; men's low: Bill Rohde, lone hands, Ross Hodgert; ladies' high: Betty Borland; ladies' low: Leona Cottle. Rhoda Rohde read a nicely -worded address pre- pared by Jean Hodgert. Helen Webber presented Ross and Kay with a pretty garden stone. They both replied. Helen Webber presented Belva Rowe with a red carnation in a vase in honor of her birthday which was on Aug. 31. Jean Hodgert said a few words to Rowe. Everyone sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows A lot of reminiscing was enjoyed and a delicious lunch was partaken of which brought an enjoy- able evening to a close. Church service Church service commenced for the fall season on Sunday with Rev. Marilyn Carter in charge. The Introit was sung and people shook hands. Rev. Carter gave greetings, the announcements and the Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach and Affirmation of Faith in unison. Rev. Carter lit the Christ Candle and told a story about Time. The choir sang Sweeter AS the Years Go By accompa- nied by organist Marilyn Vandenbussche. The responsive reading was part 1 of Psalm 139. Rev. Carter read Luke 14:25-31 and the title of her sermon was Count the Cost. Grace and Brian Pym received the offering and Helen Weston brought items forward for the Food Bank. Weston read a Minute for Missionsentitled Feed the Hungry. Everyone read the Commissioning and Rev. Carter pronounced the Benediction. Everyone sang May The God Of Hope Go With Us. Announcements Rev. Carter will be going to Mississauga on Sept. 12 returning on Sept. 15. In case of an emergency please contact Larry Lynn at 229-8276. A bereavement support group will OAD NEWS begin Sept. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. for 10 Wednesdays at the Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church. For more information please contact Kim at 235-2510. Sept. 8 - Standing committee meetings starting at 7 p.m. followed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 11 - Golf tournament & BBQ at Exeter Golf Club. Teams will be made up and they will be called with their tee times. The first team will T- off at 3 p.m. The BBQ will begin at 5:30 p.m. but please come at 3 p.m. as there are activities planned for the non -golfers. If anyone wishes to give a donation of $5 or more to go toward prizes and draws it would be greatly appreciated. Any questions please call Pat Ballantyne, Sandra Rowe, Rick Parker or John Miner Sept. 12 - We are pleased to announce that Rev. Stephen Mparinkoi from Kenya will be speaking at Exeter UC at 7:30 p.m. about the work of Canadian food grains bank in Africa. Everyone THAMES RO BRIEFS Four vehicles entered overnight EXETER — Huron OPP are investigating four vehicles that were entered sometime through the night of Sept. 2. Victims contacted OPP starting at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 concerning three vehicles on Orchard Street and one on John Street being entered while sitting in the driveways of their residences. Mini Bushnell binoculars in a black case along with a cell phone were stolen from a silver 1996 Dodge. The cell phone was later found abandoned in the ditch a short distance away. Another vehicle had a large quantity of CDs stolen along with a cell phone. A CD deck was damaged when someone tried to remove it from the dash. Two other vehicles, both pickup trucks, had cash stolen along with a Zippo lighter. Huron OPP also received a call from another citizen in the same area who saw two males in their early 20s entering their carport. When yelled at, the two fled in different directions. This took place in the early morning hours. If you can help solve these crimes call the Exeter OPP office or contact Crimestoppers. Any help the public can provide is appreciated. cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER THE FOLLOWING RECIPE COMES FROM AN OLD COOKBOOK GIVEN TO ME AT A WEDDING SHOWER. IT IS ONE OF THOSE CHURCH RECIPE BOOKS WHERE EVERYONE DONATES A RECIPE, THEY GET COMPILED AND MADE INTO A BOOK FOR FUNDRAISING. THOSE TYPES OF BOOKS ARE A TREASURE BOX OF GOOD THINGS! MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS THE ONE TO INTRODUCE ME TO THIS TYPE OF SLOPPY JOE AND I GOT HOOKED AND HAVE USED THE RECIPE EVER SINCE. SLOPPY JOES I Ib lean ground beef I finely chopped onion 1 rib of celery finely chopped 1-2 cloves garlic minced nD 10 oz can of chicken gumbo soup K E 2 tbsp relish I tbsp mustard 3 tbsp ketchup 1/2 can water Brown the beef with onions, celery and garlic. Add all other ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Serve over hamburg buns. Easy, great tasting and satisfying! Enjoy! welcome. Sept. 14 - UCW meeting at 8 p.m. Program: Jean Hodgert, Alma Ballantyne, Marion Cann, Anne Bray. Roll Call: Bring a public school picture. Lunch: Margaret Stewart, Joyce Fulton, Helen Webber and Kay Cunnington. `:Clacated ea the s eairt =cvrar2 &we -et „ ALBERT STREET DENTURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1]95 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON The threat of West Nile Virus is real. Protect yourself and your family. Ontario has mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus. The Huron County Health Unit urges residents to continue to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites from now until the first frost. The next few weeks are the high risk time for contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites. People can protect themselves by avoiding areas with mosquitoes, especially during dusk and dawn when they are most active, and in heavily wooded areas during the day. Wear light-coloured clothing and cover up whenever possible. Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, carefully reading and following all product instructions found on the label. Fix holes in screens of windows and doors to stop mosquitoes from getting indoors and reduce any standing water around homes, cottages, and businesses Stay informed about West Nile Virus. To find out more, visit www.huroncounty.ca or call the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 Ext. 2001 or if calling long distance, dial 1-877-837-614 Ext. 2001.