The Times Advocate, 2004-11-10, Page 31Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Exeter Times–Advocate
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Women's day out planned for Fordwich UC
By Rhoda Rohde
THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT
THAMES ROAD — Rev. Marilyn Carter
was in charge of the regular church ser-
vice Sunday morning. The Introit was
sung and people shook hands. Rev.
Carter gave greetings and the announce-
ments. Joyce Fulton gave a minute for
council. Rev. Carter led
in the Call to Worship,
Prayer of Approach,
and Affirmation of Faith in unison.
Corey Smith lit the Christ Candle. Karen
Etherington and Marilyn Pym, Sharon
Passmore and Grace Pym all took part in
Remembrance Sunday candle lighting rit-
ual with Corey Smith lighting a white
candle, Evelyn Johns lighting a red can-
dle, and Kristy Bray lighting a blue can-
dle. The Last Post was played, silence and
The Reveille was played.
The choir sang God of Our Fathers
accompanied by organist Marilyn
Vandenbussche. Psalm 145 was read
responsively. Rev. Carter read Isaiah 2:3-
4 and John 15:12-14, and the title of her
sermon was Remembrance.
People brought their offering forward.
There were pictures of departed soldiers
and honour rolls at the front of the
church. Ruth Anne Osgood gave a minute
for Mission and also spoke about the
Beads of Hope.
Everyone read the Commissioning. Rev.
Carter pronounced the Benediction and
everyone sang, May the God of Hope Go
With Us.
In remembrance
First World War Honour Roll Thames
Road Presbyterian Church: Gordon Madge;
William J. Gardiner; Leslie F. Harper; Alfred
Zirk; Reginald Knight; Annie E. Gardiner,
nursing sister; John Cornish; Earl E. Gardiner,
killed in action; George R. Boulter; Reginald D.
Turnbull, killed in action;
Edwin M. Williams; Bruce M.
Matthews, killed in action;
James Williams; William E. Jeffrey; Robert L.
Gardiner; Frederick J. Simmons; Nelson Kirk;
Edwin L. Gardiner, killed in action; John A.
Turnbull; Harold W. Turnbull; Charles B.
Allison; Joseph F. Kernick; Archie Morgan.
Bethany Methodist Church: Leonard E.
Wilson; Edward John Wygold, killed in action;
Robert R. Rae; Robert Passmore, killed in
action; Garnet Samuel Passmore; Thomas L.
Wilkinson; Edwin Rowe.
First World War 1914-1918 Elimville
United Church members who served: Loftus
Hem, killed; Arthur Hart, killed; Harry Smith;
John Beer, killed in action Oct. 1, 1918;
Edward Kellett, died of wounds Oct. 26, 1917;
Earl Johns, killed Sept. 12, 1917; Jackson
Woods, wounded; William Veal, wounded
Sept. 2, 1918; William Smith, wounded; John
K. Cornish; R. Hardwick Cornish; Fred Wright;
Wellington Batton (Batten); J. Gordon Morley;
Stanley Meyers; Edward Wygold, killed in
action.
Second World War 1939-1945 Elimville
and Area Community Church members who
served their king and country: Bessie Bell;
Graham Bell; Lloyd Bell; Clifton Brock; Earl
THAMES ROAD NEWS
Coultis; Cyril Cornish; Ewart Cornish; Ralph
Cornish; John Coward; Wilbert Coward;
Harold Clarke; William Dickey; Reginald
Delbridge; Lorne Elford; Ronald Elford;
Clarence Ford; Clayton Herdman; Hubert
Heywood; Roy Hunter; Glenn Hunter; John
Johns; William J. Johns; William A. Johns;
John Miners; Harry Murch; Clarence Prance;
Gordon Prance; John Ridley; Elgin Skinner;
Harvey Spading; Charles Stephen.
Korean War Edward Pollen.
Second World War Honour Roll Thames
Road United Church: Gordon Harry Anderson,
killed in action; Lester L. Allen; William M.
Ballantyne; Wesley Ballantyne; Gilbert
Borland; Robert J. Duncan; Ronald F.
Gollings; John F. Gollings; Stuart W. Mair;
Russell Passmore; Edwin Miller; Glen
Ballantyne; Arthur Rohde; Allison Morgan;
John Critz; Bruce Mair; Robert Jeffery;
Charles Harris; Robert McCurdy; Allen
Coward; Richard Etherington; Lee Webber.
Announcements
Phone tree: in the event of a death in
the community please contact Helen
Weston at 229-6281 (Outreach
Committee).
Cookbooks are still available for $10
each; contact Shirley Kerslake.
Any items for the newsletter should be
in to Ruth Anne Osgood by Nov. 28.
Nov. 7 to Nov. 21 Christian Education
Silent Auction: items will be on display
and bidding will run from Nov. 7 to Nov.
21. Bidding will close Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
when the winning bidders will be able to
claim their items
OPP reminds drivers to look out for deer
MIDDLESEX COUNTY —
Middlesex OPP officers investigated
13 "car versus deer" motor vehicle
collisions last weekend in
Middlesex County. The collisions
occurred while the deer were
crossing roadways all over
Middlesex County, including
Highways 401 and 402.
Fall driving can be tricky enough
with wet, slick roads. Added to
those road conditions is the pres-
ence of deer, often in large num-
bers.
Large wildlife such as deer are
more mobile when searching for
food in the fall, and they are often
spotted near or on roads and high-
ways in their travels. Deer in par-
ticular are often seen roaming
around the highways during rut
season, while they are looking for
mates. It is also common for deer to
travel in herds; so if you see one
deer, there is a good chance that
more will follow.
The OPP would like to emphasize
some important points when deal-
ing with the sudden emergence of
large wildlife on highways and
roads, or at the side of the road.
It is important to remember that
deer crossing signs are only posted
where there are frequent sightings
or crossings. The reality is that
these animals can be seen any-
where, at anytime, so drivers
should never lower their level of
awareness when driving in areas
that are absent of these signs. This
especially applies at night, given
that the peak deer crossing time is
between dusk and dawn. When dri-
ving on highways at night, it is
important to use the high beams
whenever possible. Most of the col-
lisions in Middlesex were in the late
afternoon hours, from 4-7 p.m.
If you encounter large wildlife
such as deer on the road and can
safely avoid hitting them, do so, but
be absolutely certain that oncoming
traffic or soft shoulders don't put
you and others at risk. Also, do not
direct your full attention to the ani-
mal when you take measures to
avoid hitting it, because you will hit
it every time. Instead, focus your
attention on the alternative route
you decide to take, again only if this
maneuver doesn't place you and
others in danger.
When you see a moose or deer
while travelling at 90 kilometres
per hour, then slam on the brakes,
you will travel another 75 metres
(246 feet) during the three seconds
it takes to react to the situation.
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The Precious Blood Catholic Women's League held its annual penny sale in the
left, Truus Boon, Doreen Regier, Anna MarieCook, Wendy Meidinger, Debbie
Monique Vanbruwaene. (photolMary Simmons)
parish hall Nov. 3. From the
Revington, Joan Agnew and
Nov. 11 Usborne Central School at 7:30
p.m. This is an invitation to everyone to
join Pat Milliken, Farm and Rural
Resource Minister from the conference
office in London, who is willing to help
organize a forum to discuss the dilemma
of rural churches' dwindling enthusiasm
and enrollment. Area churches have also
been invited to attend. If you have any
questions or concerns please call Barry
Miller at 235-1282.
Nov. 16 Women's Day Out at Fordwich
UC. Gathering from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Speakers 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch to
follow. Speakers include Sisters Antique,
Shoppers Drug Mart. Cost $12.
Nov. 21 Swimming and Supper.
Swimming will take place at the Vanastra
pool from 4 to 5 p.m. Supper will be at 6
p.m. The cut off date is Nov. 14. Adults
$8, children 12 and under $5. This event
is hosted by the Christian Education and
Finance committees.
Dec. 5 Bring items to church for the
Christmas Bureau. Please see insert.
Dec. 6 Out of the Cold Program; please
call Ray Cann or Ruth Anne Osgood if you
can help.
Personals
Robyn Etherington of Oshawa spent the
weekend with her parents Rick and
Karen Etherington.
Get well wishes are extended to Bruce
Delbridge who underwent surgery
recently.
Students heading to
Sagamok Reserve
CLINTON — Students
from St. Anne's Catholic
Secondary School will be
leaving for Sagamok
Reserve Nov. 15 as part
of Hands of God United.
This year's team of 23
students — the largest
group in three years —
has been raising money
through personal spon-
sorships, cheese selling,
local parish and busi-
ness contributions.
Their two-part mission
involves a `while you
were out' fix -up, clean-
up paint job for one fam-
ily in need, as well as to
encourage youth on the
reserve to get involved in
their faith.
Hands of God United is
hosting and sponsoring a
road hockey tournament
on the Sagamok Reserve
Nov. 20. The group
hopes to provide 60 new
road hockey sticks for
the children and youth of
Sagamok Reserve.
Each participant will
receive a new stick in
hopes they will learn
some hockey skills and
continue to play the
game as a healthy extra-
curricular activity.
An extra $500 is also
needed to sponsor a
youth from the reserve
to attend the March
Break Little NHL pro-
gram.
For more information
or to donate contact
Bridget Bates, chaplain,
St. Anne's Catholic
Secondary School, 482-
5454 ext. 118 or e-mail
bridget_bates@hpcdsb. e
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14 -year-old female
charged with assault
EXETER — On Nov. 1 at 6:15 p.m. the OPP was noti-
fied of an assault in Exeter earlier that day. Police say a
group of girls were standing outside South Huron
District High School at approximately 2:30 p.m. when a
14 -year-old girl exited the school and walked up to
another 14 -year-old female. One girl allegedly kicked
the other in the abdomen and then punched the girl in
the face. The girl was taken into the school, later
checked over at the local hospital and released.
A 14 -year-old female from Exeter has been charged
with assault and will attend youth court in Goderich.
Next euchre on Nov. 22
ZURICH - On Oct. 25 at Bluewater Complex, Zurich
Golden Agers enjoyed ten games of progressive euchre
with high prize going to Marjorie Reichert and Elmer
Hayter. Second high went to Dorothy Smith and Glenn
Deichert. Brothers Ed and Gord Smith tied with lone
hands. Door prizes were won by Cecelia Smith, Gord
Smith, Glenn Deichert, and Elmer Hayter. The next
euchre will be Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.