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The Times Advocate, 2004-11-17, Page 1212 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, November 17, 2004 Winning bidders claim items on Sunday By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — Rev. Marilyn Carter was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. The Introit was sung and people greeted one another by shaking hands. Rev. Carter gave greet- ings and the announce- ments and led in the Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach and the Affirmation of Faith in uni- son. Quinn Rush lit the Christ Candle. Joyce Fulton and Sandra Rowe received the offering and were the greeters. Everyone read the Commissioning and Rev. Carter pronounced the Benediction. Sympathy extended Sympathy is extended to Grace Pym and family and to Sharon and Bob Pavkeje and family in the passing of Bernice MacFarlane on Wednesday, a sister to Grace and an aunt to Sharon and Bob. Beatrice Ballantyne, a mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed away this last week. May our thoughts and our prayers be with Ross and RIDE programs HURON — Police officers have been setting up RIDE Programs across Huron County, which have led to licence suspensions and liquor violations. On Nov. 13 at 12:15 a.m. a RIDE Program was set up 011 Bayfield Road in Goderich. A 54 -year-old male from Bluewater lost his licence for 12 hours after blowing a warn on the alcotest. During the same check others were issued liquor violations after open alco- hol was found inside vehi- cles. RIDE Programs were also set up in South Huron. On Nov. 14 at 1:15 a.m. on London Road in South Huron a 27 -year-old male from Bluewater lost his driver's licence for 12 hours and a 23 -year-old male was issued a liquor violation. Then 15 min- utes later another pro- gram was set up on Andrew Street in Exeter. This time a 38 -year-old male from South Huron had his driver's licence seized for 12 hours and a 41 -year-old female was issued a liquor ticket. Later that morning dur- ing a RIDE Program in Kirkton, two more people lost their driver's licences for 12 hours and more liquor violations were issued. Huron OPP advised motorists to use alterna- tive methods of getting home after drinking Alma Ballantyne and their family in the days ahead. Many people called at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home on Monday to pay their respects. Announcements Phone tree: in the event of a death in the commu- nity please contact Helen Weston at 229-6281 (Outreach Committee). Cookbooks are still avail- able 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. Nov. 21 Hensall United Church will be celebrating their anniversary at 10 a.m., with guest minister Rev. Charlie Love from Bayfield. Everyone is wel- come. Lunch will follow the service. 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. Dec. 5 Brucefield Church presents Brucefield Congregational Christmas Program at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 Out of the Cold Program; please call Ray Cann if you can help. Dec. 8 `Handling Bereavement Through The Holidays' from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lion's Youth Centre. Call Nancy Corrigan at 235-0860 or Kim Winbow VON Palliative Care at 235- 2510 for more informa- tion A personal note There was a good turnout at the Usborne School on Thursday night from the different area churches. UCW meeting The November meeting of the United Church Women was held recently with 33 women present. The Christian Development Committee was in charge of the meet- ing. Marjorie Johns wel- comed everyone and gave the theme: Remembrance and To Seek Justice and Resist Evil. Johns led in prayer. The women sang 0 God of All the Many Lands with Johns accompanying at the piano. Janet Coward lit a candle and read, No THAMES ROAD NEWS Alarm Sounded. Sandra Rowe lit a candle and read the Scripture, Deuteronomy 30:19b and Matthew 6:24. Rowe gave the Meditation. Shirley Kerslake lit a candle and read, Fair Trade. Everyone read a New Creed and a new version of The Lord's Prayer. The women sang May the God of Hope Go With Us. Rowe received the offering with prayer by Janet Coward. Rowe spoke about Remembrance Day and wearing a poppy. She also spoke about John McRae and read In Flanders Fields. Rowe led the women in a Remembrance poppy quiz. Johns closed with a read- ing entitled Violence. Judith Parker opened with a reading: Reflections. The UCW Purpose was repeated. 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Sharon Lynn announced all are invited to a com- munity shower for Shawna Rowe Wed., Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. at Thames Road-Elimville United Church. Please bring sandwiches or cookies/squares. The UCW Prayer closed the meeting. Richardson, Margaret Stewart, Carolyn Johns and Kathy Bray prepared lunch which the women enjoyed. Officers for 2005 The officers for 2005 are as follows: past president Judith Parker; president Carolyn Johns; first vice- president Joyce Fulton; second vice-president Sharon Lynn; secretary Diane Jeffery; assistant secretary Anne Kernick; treasurer Joan Skinner; treasurer assistant Sharon Lynn; pianists Marjorie Johns, Jean Hodgert; church council rep. Joyce Fulton (first vice); examin- ers Marilyn Pym, Shirley Kerslake. Group leaders Group U: Alice Cann, Judith Parker. Group C: Sharon Passmore, Karen Etherington. Group W: Helen Weston, Janis Richardson. Committees for 2005 Funeral lunch commit- tee: Jean Hodgert, Marion Cann, Shirley Cooper, Agnes Bray; communica- tion co-ordinator: Rhoda Rohde; archives: Judith Parker; Christian develop- ment committee: Janet Coward, Sandra Rowe, Kathy Bray, Beatrice Dawson; mission and out- reach committee: Diane Jeffery, Alice Cann, Grace Pym, Muriel Parsons; leadership and develop- ment committee: Virginia Warwick, Margaret Stewart, Doris Elford, Lorraine Alexander; stew- ardship and finance com- mittee: Helen Webber, Marilyn Pym, June Stewart, Joan Skinner (treas.); Regal sales: Anne Bray; nominating commit- tee: Judith Parker, Grace Pym, Karen Etherington, Melonie Miller. ANNIVERSARY Celebrating 10 Years in Canada At Edward Jones we know that our success is due to you, our clients, community and friends. Join us for conversation, laughter and refreshments as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in Canada. Mark R. Hartman Date: Thurs. 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