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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-06-28, Page 31Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 31 Murder and in the air at Biddulph Central School June 21 with the school production of Macbeth. Above from left, Benton Hart, Matt Carter and Candice Blane dispatch Ricky Simoes as Banquo, while Miriam Burgess as Fleance is about to flee. (Below) In the battle between Macbeth's army and that of MacDuff, Mackenzie McLeod as Ross and Luke Johnson as Macbeth, battle with Brittany Kelley, Callum England and Matt Carter as the forces loyal to King Duncan. (Bottom) Adam Paton as Prince Malcolm and Luke Johnson as Macbeth discuss the murder of King Duncan, played by Aaron Acs, and his guards. (photos/Pat Bolen) intrigue were HOLIDAY DEADLINE Due to the CANADA DAY HOLIDAY (SAT. JULY 1) DISPLAY ADVERTISING MUST be submitted by Thurs. June 29 at 2 p.m. T -A OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRI. JUNE 30 TIMES ADVOCATE 424 Main St. Exeter (519) 235-1331 Fax 235-0766 email: ads@southhuron.com A choice Huron teens must make By Kaitie finks TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HURON COUNTY — Living in a small community like Exeter or other parts of Huron County, it is apparent that as soon as some teens are able to leave, they do. Some teens leave for better job oppor- tunities. It is common in this area for young men and women to leave and head out west where there are more jobs available to them. Other teens leave because they feel there is so much more out there, more than just fields and local hang-outs. The teens want to see it all and leave to find their calling. Kay Coutts, 17, of Grand Bend is among the teens leaving the area now that she is done high school. Coutts is headed off to Whistler, British Columbia, to work and then carry on with her schooling later. "I love Huron County, don't get me wrong. I love the people and the atmos- phere," said Coutts. "But unfortunately, Huron County has nothing to offer for my age group. All teens do is get drunk, and I'm losing interest." Coutts also says that in Huron County there are only activities for the elderly and for young children. "There's nothing here for teenagers," she said. "Around here we all have a bad reputation. People think that if they give us activities to do, or a place to hang out, we will just ruin it. But that is not fair for the other 90 per cent of us who won't." A question often asked is 'when teens do leave, will they return?' "I think I want to come back to Grand Bend when I am done my travels," Coutts said. "I some day want to start a family here. I just need to see life out of Huron County," Coutts said. "I think that all teenagers should experience this as well, because there is so much more out there for us than living in small towns. I love it here, but I'm sure I will love it out there, too." The most common reason teens leave the county is to better their education. Many students get accepted into colleges and universities all over Canada and the United States. They leave to attend school so that they can find their dream career. The On-line Learning in Rural Communities Project has been working hard to remove the barriers that keep people in Huron County from giving up on their education if they find they can- not leave the area. `Spokes' is a new online learning com- munity that will allow anyone to get their education right at home. `Spokes' will offer educational courses, business leads, community networking opportuni- ties and practical advice to help people change the direction of their life. Research was recently conducted by the University of Guelph and it indicated that 40 per cent of the local labour mar- ket in Huron and Perth counties have an interest in online learning. Online learning is flexible and will ben- efit anyone who uses it. The Centre for Employment and Learning says this is one way to keep teens from leaving `Spokes' (myspokes. ca) will be up and running this fall, and is an option for people who feel they are running out of options. Service brings people together By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Many people attended the Ecumenical service on Sunday at MacNaughton Park. People were from Exeter United Church, Caven Presbyterian Church, Thames Road - Elimville Church. Ann Spivey played the key- board with Ruth Mercer Ross assisting with the music. Rev. Paul Ross was in charge of the ser- vice which commenced with the singing of hymns "When Morning Gilds, New Every Morning, Shall We Gather at the River and Joyful, Joyful." Rev. Paul accompanied on the flute for the hymns. He gave words of welcome and the announcements. The flowers at the front were from the funeral of the late Helen Westcott. Rev. Paul led in prayer and everyone sang "This Is The Day." In place of Rev. Wilton who was ill, Rev. Judith Ritchie told the children a story about making differ- ent kinds of faces and about the word jump which means "Jesus understands my pain." Everyone sang "This Is God's Wondrous World and Jesus Loves Me." Psalm 121 was read responsively with Rev. Judith the leader. She also read "Don't Worry from Matthew 6:25-34. Everyone sang "Faith of Our Fathers." Rev. Paul told the scrip- ture lesson Hebrews 11:1- 7 and the "Simple Faith" which was very interest- ing. Robert Bray, Don McCaffrey, and Judith Parker received the offer- ing with prayer by Rev. Judith. Everyone sang "Amazing Grace" and "How Firm a Foundation." Rev. Paul said grace and pronounced the Benediction. Everyone sang the choral response "Go Now in Peace." Everyone enjoyed a potluck lunch. Announcements The Decoration Day ser- vice for the Kirkton Union Cemetery will be held on Sun., July 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the cemetery Personals John and Joan Love of Grand Bend hosted the Turnbull cousins picnic on Saturday for his Dad and Mother, Jim and Margaret Love. Those attending were, Earl Turnbull of Aylmer, Doug and Shirley Vout of Niagara Falls, Allan and Thelma Turnbull, Mary Smith, Eleanor Turnbull, John and Frances Drabick of the Tillsonburg area, Don and Mary Turnbull, Jack and Mary Cann of London, Mary Fisher, Jean Hodgert of Exeter, Bill and Rhoda Rohde. All reported a good time. Dorothy Jeffery, Bill and Rhoda Rohde attended the 40th Bienniel reunion of the late John Switzer and his wife Agnes Corneille at K.W. Community Centre on Sunday. Many people from this area attended the funeral home visitation for the late Lorne Johns, and also attended his funeral on Friday. Sympathy is extended to his wife Annie Jean and his family and relatives. POLICE BRIEFS Woman charged with fraud EXETER — Between June 10 and June 17 a female party contacted several businesses by phone and in person. The female told these parties she needed money urgent- ly to obtain transportation, as was required for a fam- ily emergency. The female implied at times that she was also a representative of WOTCH. As a result of this fraud several busi- nesses provided money to the female. A 33 -year-old woman of Grand Bend will attend Exeter Provincial Court on August 31 facing seven counts of fraud under $5,000. Vehicle theft BAYFIELD — Sometime during the night of June 4 unknown parties entered an unlocked vehicle on Carriage lane in Bayfield. Thieves entered the vehi- cle stealing a Kodak 340 easy share digital camera. The value of loss to the victim is $400.