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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-10-20, Page 88 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Attend annual roast beef supper in Crediton By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - The October meeting of the United Church Women was held recently with 35 women pre- sent. The theme was Thanksgiving. The program was in the charge of the Mission and Outreach Committee. Janis Richardson welcomed everyone and gave the Prayerful Call to Worship. The women sang For The World of All Creation accompanied by pianist Marjorie Johns. Diane Jeffery read a Thanksgiving prayer. Ola Batten read the Scripture, Psalm 95:1-7, and Luke 17:12-19. Richardson gave the meditation 'Come Ye Thankful People Come'. The women sang Sing to the Lord of Harvest. Alice Cann and Batten received the offering with Jeffery giving the Offertory Prayer. Cann and Jeffery were in charge of the dialogue enti- tled, `Sharing the Bread Through Mission and Service'. Cann then read a poem, `Mission and Service'. The women sang Now Thank We All Our God. Batten gave a Thanksgiving prayer. Richardson read a poem, `God's Voice Mail'. Judith Parker opened the business part of the meet- ing with a reading, `God's Cake'. Everyone repeated the UCW Purpose. The roll call was answered with a helpful hint. The correspondence was read and dealt with. Joan Skinner gave the treasurer's report. Skinner announced coffee will be served after church Oct. 31 for the Alzheimer's Society. The women will visit Exeter Villa Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Parker attended the executive meeting at Brucefield recently and also the fall rally at St. John's United Church, Stratford; Marion Cann and Richardson also attended. The standing committees are to bring a report of what they have done all year to the November meet- ing. The meeting closed with the UCW Prayer. Lunch, prepared by Johns, Leona Cottle, Marion Cann, and Shirley Kerslake was very delicious. Church service Rev. Marilyn Carter was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. The Introit was sung and people shook hands. Rev. Carter gave greet- ings and the announcements and led in the Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach and the Affirmation of Faith in unison. Zachary Kadey lit the Christ Candle. Rev. Carter told a story about Christopher Reeve and persistence. The choir sang It Is Good to Sing His Praises accom- panied by organist Jean Hodgert. Part 4 of Psalm 119 was read responsively. Rev. Carter read Luke 18:1-8 and the title of her sermon was `Persistence'. Ray and Alice Cann received the offering and were greeters. Everyone read the Commissioning and Rev. Carter pro- nounced the Benediction. Everyone sang May the God of Hope Go With Us. Announcements If you wish to have your child baptized, please con- tact Rev. Carter at 235-2803. Oct. 24 is the baptism service. Phone tree: In the event of a death in the community please contact Helen Weston at 229-6281 (Outreach Committee). Oct. 20 Mission Study Day. Overcoming Violence: Seeking Reconciliation and Peace. Five Oaks Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at a cost of $35. Oct. 20 Moderator the Rt. Rev. Peter Short will be speaking at St. John's United Church, Stratford, at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 22 Christian Education Friday evening Halloween party at the church starting at 6:30 p.m. Potluck snacks. Oct. 22, 23, 24: 'Rev. Dilema' at Playhouse II, pro- duced by Grand Bend United Church. Oct. 24 2:30-4 p.m. An Introduction to Spiritual Direction, the spirituality of hymns, at Main Street United Church, 133 Ontario Rd., Mitchell with Rev. Alun Thomas and Rev. Camillia LaRouche. Bring a hymn or song that has meaning to you. Afternoon tea will be serviced. All are welcome. Oct. 24 Crediton United Church annual hot roast beef supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Crediton Hall. Take out available. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Call Dianne at 238-2670 or Don at 234-6278 for advance tickets. Oct. 31 Alzheimer's Coffee Break. Join the Stewardship and Finance Committee of the UCW for coffee and sandwiches after the church service. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society. Nov. 6 Hensall United Church presents Christmas THAMES ROAD NEWS Varna's crokinole club begins Oct. 26 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - Anniversary Sunday was celebrated in Goshen Church on Sunday. A prelude of music started at 10:20 with special guests Doreen Rolston and Don and Shirley McMillian from Goderich playing the saxo- phone and trombone. Sun., Oct. 24 there will be a pulpit exchange with Rev. Mary Beth Wilson from Brucefield at Goshen. Tues., Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Varna Church the Crokinole Club begins with an open night to all mem- bers, spares and also to anyone who would like to come out and try a game. The club always welcomes new members. Please bring boards, card tables and lunch. Wed., Oct 27 is the Goshen Fall Supper for 5 and 6:30 sittings. Tickets are available for $11 each. Sat., Oct. 30 there will be a Halloween party at the Stanley Complex from 7 to VARNA NEWS 10 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost will be $15 per family and please bring cookies and/or squares. Bring a decorat- ed pumpkin and it will be judged. There will be a haunted trail, a costume parade as well as prizes and lots of spooky fun. Hot dogs will be supplied. Sat., Nov. 6 the Five Alive are hosting a dance with the Ken Scott Band at the Betty Cardno Centre from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. All proceeds go to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. For tickets call Deb at 233-9153. BOUND BY DEBT? Debt Freedom Canada Inc. saves homeowners, on average, $900 per month. Book your FREE, no obligation financial analysis today. Eliminate debt. Build wealth. Live Life! Call (519) 263-2613 Fv, Austin Armstrong was the top pledge raiser for the Terry Fox run held at St. Boniface School. All stu- dents from kindergarten to Grade 8 took part in the event.Armstrong, a Grade 3 student, raised $105 and the school raised a record total of $1,956. (photo/sub- mitted) Fantasy Auction at the Hensall Community Centre, doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission $5 includes hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and door prizes. Reserve your dinner tickets now at 235-2233. See bulletin board for complete list of details. Personals Quite a number of people from this area attended the 20th wedding anniversary celebration for Gordon and Myrtle Pengelly and Gordon's 92nd birthday at the Belgrave Arena on Saturday. Congratulations Gord and Myrtle and happy birthday to Gord. Peter Dawson of Peterborough has been visiting with his cousins Murray and Beatrice Dawson of Grand Bend. Get well wishes are extended to Fleming Simpson who underwent surgery recently in a London hospital. He returned home Sunday afternoon. UNICIPALITY 0 U7UO!' MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Concerning A Proposed Development Charges By -Law TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Huron will hold a Public Meeting on the 15th day of November 2004, at 7:30 p.m., in the Olde Town Hall Council Chambers, 322 Main Street South, Exeter, in order to consider a proposed Development Charges By -Law under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. Purpose and Effect: Over the last several months, Council has undertaken a development charges study and prepared a draft by-law that will apply to new development throughout the municipality. Development charges will be imposed on new development that increases the need for municipal services. Development charges are normally collected at the time a building permit is issued. The new development charges by-law will replace the by-laws currently in place and will be valid for up to five years. Development charges will apply to both new residential and non-residential development. Non-residential development includes commercial, industrial, institutional and farm buildings. The charge does not apply to the expansion of an existing industrial building where the expansion is less than 50% of the existing gross floor area. Other buildings or structures which will be exempted from the charge include accessory uses such as a garage, storage building, garden shed, swimming pool and any non-residential building less than 10 m2 (107.6 ft.2). ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Development Charges By -Law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed Development Charges By -Law is available during regular office hours at the Olde Town Hall municipal office. Dated at the Municipality of South Huron this 20th day of October 2004. Sandra Strang, Clerk Municipality of South Huron P. 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