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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-06-01, Page 9Wednesday,June 1, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 9 Author writes books, published by `Books for boys' By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF MOUNT CARMEL — "What does an author look like?" was the question posed to Mount Carmel stu- dents May 24 by writer Michael Wade, author of the "And Then It Happened" series of books, published by `Books for Boys'. Despite the students' answers that an author wears glasses, carries a notebook and pencil, Wade said it makes no difference what anyone looks like. According to Wade, 95 per cent of writers have another full-time job which has nothing to do with writing, which is also true of Wade, a prison guard who lives in Strathroy. It doesn't matter what you do, said Wade, "and you don't have to be smart." Author Michael Wade talks to Mount Carmel stu- dents May 24.Wade is the author of the series "And then It Happened" (photo/Pat Bolen) Anniversary service scheduled for June 5 By Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT SAINTSBURY — There was no service at St. Patrick's this weekend. Caleb and Corbin MacGillivray are attending Youth Synod from Friday evening until Tuesday. Sunday Hazel Davis, lay delegate to Synod, and daughter Heather MacGillivray attended Synod service at St. Paul's Cathedral. Hazel attended the 161st Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Huron at the London Convention Centre Monday and Tuesday. St. Patrick's will cele- brate their 145th anniver- sary service at 10:30 a.m., Sun., June 5. The Rev. Stanley Jay will officiate and preach for the ser- vice. A time of fellowship will follow in the Racy Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome. Hazel Davis, accompa- nied by daughter Heather and daughter-in-law Suzanne, attended Zion United Church in Crediton; Bonnie (Blair) Dawson was the guest speaker. Dawson was born and raised in Biddulph and attended SS#9 Biddulph School, Biddulph Central and Medway High School. It was a marvelous pre- sentation—an inspiration to us all. remax.ca The author said he had less than average marks in school and ran away several times, but "was dragged back." Despite his escape attempts, Wade said he eventually started having fun with words and realized "the power of words." Although no language uses more words than English, Wade said there are 31 important words which make up 25 percent of any book. Reading the first paragraph of J.K Rowling's book "Harry Potter", Wade said "everyone can write that sentence,' and noted Rowling also never received high marks in school but has made "a billion dollars." The author shared some of his writing tips with the students, such as changing one word in a sentence for humour, and using the dictionary to find humorous items. Wade demonstrated his technique by reading the dic- tionary definition of corn oil, which said it is made from squeezing corn, before he asked the students "where does baby oil come from?" CANADA'S FIRST & ONLY 'OUTDOOR OUTDOOR' EXPO II tit TRY IT • BUY IT Test equipment in the outdoors Interactive demonstrations Fun for the whole family rt GREAT CANADIAN OUTDOOR � EXP+D JUNE 10-12,2005 Canada's Outdoor Park, Woodstock, Ontario Presented by J eep Expos: BACKYARD • CAMPING • COTTAGE • EXTREME • FOOD GARDENING • OUTDOOR PET • SPORTSMEN • WATER • WHEELS FRI.JUNE 10 : 12PM-8PM • SAT.JUNE 11 : 9AM-8PM • SUN.JUNE 12 : 9AM-5PM 10 MIN. OFF HWY #401: EXIT #250 FROM EAST • EXIT #222 FROM WEST DOGS WELCOME • FREE PARKING • VIP MOTORCYCLE PARKING GET YOUR $2 OFF COUPON & SHOW INFORMATION AT 1-800-563-5441 OR www.greatcanachanoutdoorexpo.com Jeeplel ROGERS WIRELESS Ducks Unlimited Canada CANADA S CONSERVATION COMPANY AVL 1X11 ULTIMATE TOY STORE silmmno I<.JI#fn KUBOTA CANADA LTD. Eukanuba •'° What Healthy Dog Are Made Of MapleLodge Bringing new ideas to the table. Fuel Injector Service $7995 Maintenance Service 4 95t Environmental handling charge may apply. Front -Wheel Alignment $6995 Keep your vehicle in peak condition with our Spring Service Specials and receive a FREE Mopar® Car Care Kit. ONLY AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHRYSLER, JEEP®, DODGE RETAILER Service, pricing and incentive offers applicable only at participating Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge Retailers. Maintenance Service includes up to 5 litres of 5-W30 Mopar Oil. Prices do not include taxes. Retailer may sell for less. Offers effective until June 11, 2005. 'Additional charges may apply for diesel, V10s, HEMI® V8s, fluid disposal, semisynthetic and synthetic fluids. Jeep is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation used under licence by DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. See your participating Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge Retailer for complete details. Convenient. Affordable. SERVICE We're better. We'II prove it.