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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-12-22, Page 9Wednesday, December 22, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 9 Honouring special contributions Service begins 7:30 p.m. South Huron Hospital's Auxiliary honoured two women for their great service to the Auxiliary and the community — Hilda Taylor and the Tate Alma Godbolt. Auxiliary member and awards committee co -convener Olga Davis, above left, pre- sented the Godbolt family with a plaque recognizing Alma as being placed on the "Memorial Honour Roll" with the Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario and the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary. Holding the plaque are Alma's sons George, left, and John Godbolt, with their wives Lois Godbolt, second from left, and Kathryn Munn, far right. Below from left are Taylor and Auxiliary member and awards committee convener Mary Fisher. For her work,Taylor received a life membership from the Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario. Some of her con- tributions to the community include being a charter member and past president of the local hospital Auxiliary, as well as a co -convener of the hospital gift shop when it opened, and time spent on several committees.Taylor, who had already received her life membership with the South Huron Auxiliary, has also been active in her church.Alma Godbolt was also past president of the Auxiliary, as well as being chairperson of Region 2. In addition to much volunteer work with the hos- pital and her church, Godbolt was a co-founding member of Community Living - South Huron.A Community Living residence on Sanders Street is named in her honour. (photos/Scott Nixon) Snowblower stolen EXETER — On Dec. 17 at 8:15 a.m. Exeter OPP offi- cers responded to a report of a theft at a residence on Nelson Street in Exeter. The owner of the residence told police someone entered the carport overnight and stole a red 33 inch MTD 10 HP snow blower valued at $1,200. If you can help solve this crime call the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). c c cid 14. "` 'FARM MUTUAL ILA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. 5 YR.CIC WEEK OF DEC.18 -DEC. 26/04 3.9%RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Don Thompson 235-4000 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — The Christmas meeting of the United Church Women was held recently with 40 women present. Lorraine Alexander wel- comed everyone and then introduced Natalie Kerslake, proprietor of Village Vines of Exeter, who made a Christmas arrangement. Kay Hodgert thanked her and presented her with a gift. Alexander gave the theme for the meeting: Star Light, Star Bright. Sharon Passmore lit three candles and read, 'This Holy Night'. The women sang, The First Noel with Marjorie Johns accompa- nying at the piano. Passmore read Matthew 2:1-2, 7-11. Leona Cottle and Hodgert received the offering with a Christmas Prayer by Passmore. The women sang, 0 Little Town of Bethlehem. Alexander gave a Christmas Prayer. Judith Parker welcomed every- one and read about the origin of the candy cane and gave each woman a card. All repeated the UCW Purpose. Beatrice Dawson took the roll call. Dawson read the min- utes and dealt with the correspondence. Joan Skinner gave the treasur- er's report and each standing committee head gave their report. It was decided to have Secret Pals for 2005. Parker thanked everyone that helped her out in the last two years. Incoming president Carolyn Johns thanked Parker for her leadership over the last two years and presented her with a gift. The meeting closed with the UCW Prayer. The Secret Pal gifts were handed out and names were drawn for next year. A delicious lunch pre- pared by Janet Coward, Ola Batten, Alma Ballantyne, Alice Cann and Sandra Rowe was enjoyed. Church service Rev. Marilyn Carter was in charge of the Christmas Sunday church service. The Christmas Introit was sung and people shook hands. Rev. Carter gave greetings and the announcements and led in the call to worship, prayer of approach and the affir- mation of faith in unison. Elson Lynn relit the first candle to remind us to be hopeful people, he relit the second candle to bring peace to our hearts and our prayers for peace in the world. Larry Lynn relit the third candle to cele- brate joy, and he lit the fourth candle to proclaim the coming of the light into our darkness. Rev. Carter told the youth about love. The choir sang Unto Us A Child THAMES ROAD NEWS Is Born. Part 1 of Psalm 80 was read responsively. Matthew 1:18-25 was read by Rev. Carter and the topic of her sermon was the man who loved Mary and their journey to Bethlehem. Ken and Helen Kadey received the offering. The choir sang, Sing, Sing for Christmas accompanied by pianist Jean Hodgert. Everyone read the com- missioning and Rev. Carter pronounced the benedic- tion. Everyone sang a Christmas verse. Announcements For every act of kind- ness, for every thoughtful and loving act of charity, for every gift to the Bureau, be it large or small, we are sincerely grateful. Thank you. Huron County Christmas Bureau, Joan Agnew, manager. On behalf of the Sunday School teachers, we would like to thank all the chil- dren for a job well done at the Christmas service. You make us very proud. Thank you. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday service on Dec. 26 at 10 a.m. Personals The Cann family Christmas was held on Saturday in the church basement. I wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Rebekahs plan busy January EXETER — The Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge schedule of January events is a busy one. Jan. 5 is Secret Sister night. Jan. 19 president Marilyn Wilson and her officers will visit to merge several Clinton brothers and sis- ters into the lodge; a potluck supper will be shared before the meeting. Jan. 25 the Grand Masters banquet will be held at the Legion in Stratford—cost $15. Jan. 28 is the date of the annual Poor Boy lunch. Shed forced open S open HURON — On Dec. 18 at 8:30 a.m. OPP were called to a break-in at Haugh Tire on Thames Road in South Huron. Police say a lock was forced off a storage shed stq NO PST • NO GST GRAND BEND & BAYFIELD LOCATIONS ONLY Highway #21 Location OPEN: Mon. -Sat. 10-6 Sundays 10-5 until Christmas. Weekends until Spring. 238-6883 Board Walk Plaza, Bayfield OPEN WEEKENDS until Christmas 565-5778 behind the business. When the door was forced open it activated an audible alarm that scared away the thieves. Nothing was stolen but OPP officers would like to find out who is responsi- ble. If you have informa- tion call the local OPP office or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Tour Seasons' JewetTeryDes4fr? 423 MAIN ST. 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