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The Times Advocate, 2006-09-20, Page 9Wednesday, September 20, 2006 TIMES -ADVOCATE 9 Dedication service — Many people attended the Morrison Dam Commemorative Woods Dedication Service last Sunday, paying their respects to loved ones who have passed away.The dedication hosted by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, C. Haskett & Son and Hopper Hockey Funeral Home included prayers, a reflection and blessing from Rev. Sue McCullough of the Lucan Holy Trinity Church and the Clandeboye St. James' Anglican Church.Three trees were also planted in commemoration of loved ones lost. Everyone took turns scooping dirt for the plants including Tina Premont and her three-year-old son Merrick of Centralia. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Celebrate a new faith community Sept. 24 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Jean Hodgert organist played several tunes on the organ before the service commenced. Rev. Judith lit the Christ candle. The introit "Rejoice In the Lord Always" was sung. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively, and the opening prayer in unison. The opening hymn "Love Divine All Loves Excelling" was sung. Rev. Judith dedicated the new sound system with Robert and Kathy Bray, Larry Lynn and Virginia Warwick assisting. Psalm 14 was read responsively. Rev. Judith read the gospel Lesson entitled "The Message" John 6:1-15. The choir sang "Living for Jesus" accompanied by the organ- ist Jean Hodgert. Murray and Beatrice Dawson received the offering and everyone sang "Grant Us, God, The Grace." Rev. Judith gave the announcements and prayers for the people. Rev. Judith gave the commissioning and pro- nounced the benediction. Everyone sang the choral benediction. We went downstairs where everyone par- took of lunch for the Alzheimer coffee hour. Announcements Rev. Judith's Expected Hours: Wed., Sept. 20 12-5; Thurs., Sept 21 1 p.m. - after choir; Fri., Sept 22 4 p.m. - after the "Family Fun Event"; Sat., Sept. 23 - sermon/ser- vice prep. - available at her home by phone; Sun., Sept. 24 - as per usual- available before and after the service. Sept. 17 - following the service there will be an Alzheimer coffee hour fundraiser and light lunch. Sept. 22 - 7-9 p.m. Fun Night for the whole family of God! Our Christian Education Committee is planning a family event for "children" of all ages and stages. Please come and enjoy a campfire with hotdogs, marshmallows and beverages. There will also be an opportunity for everyone to give input about hopes and dreams for Christian Education at Thames Road - Elimville UC. In the case of inclement weather, we will move activities inside. Sept. 24 Newsletter items are due to Joan Morgan. Come and celebrate with our faith community, Presbytery and surrounding churches. We will share the happiness of the union of Thames Road - Elimville UC and Rev. Judith Ritchie as a new family! The worship committee is helping to plan the service that will include Communion. In addition, we plan a time for refresh- ments and conversation following the service at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Worldwide Communion Sunday. Oct. 8 Thanksgiving Sunday. Going Away Party Jim Snow and Mary Ann Smith hosted a going away party for Nancy Hodgert who has moved to Exeter. It was held on Saturday afternoon and evening. There were 27 people in attendance for the delicious barbecue supper. After supper Dennis Rowe presented Nancy with a gift certificate from Klomps Plantscape. Nancy replied and then everyone enjoyed a delicious cake which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Sympathy Word was received that the late Jean (Barleman) Coultis wife of Earl Coultis passed away on Sept. 11. Symapthy is extended to Earl and family and sister in- laws Shirley Kerslake and Doreen Finkbeiner. Personals Ray and Alice Cann of Ladysmith, British Columbia are visiting relatives here. Get well wishes are extended to Ross Hodgert who underwent surgery last week. He is at home now. Tammy Steinback and Justin of Mitchell had lunch on Monday with her grandparents Bill and Rhoda Rohde. POLICE BRIEF Arrest for forged prescription EXETER — On Sept. 12 Huron OPP attended the phar- macy at Hansen's Drug Store in Exeter. A diligent employee became wary of a forged prescription that they had received from a customer. Police learned that the document had been stolen and attempted to be forged and issued by the customer. A 24 -year-old male of London was arrested, facing one count of uttering a forged document and one count of seeking to obtain a substance in schedule of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. 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One of the priorities for Harburn if elected will be to increase small business opportunities in the municipality. "I feel that we don't real- ly have enough employ- ment for our youth and I'd like to see my kids stay in the municipality if possi- ble.” Harburn says there should be more training for young people as well as incentives for businesses to get them started. "Maybe not over the longer term, but initially to get them interested....l think we have a lot of skilled labour here, I just don't think we have a lot of opportunity." Another issue for Harburn is the amount of truck traffic through Zurich. "There seems to be a lot of speeding traffic, (and) the heavy trucks going through day and night. I think that is going to increase over the next few years. Harburn said he would like to see a safety zone in the community with increased fines and more enforcement. Harburn said he also feels he has a fiscal responsibility to taxpayers as e well. urn With his back- ground as a Knights of Columbus trea- surer for 10 years, Harburn says he will try and hold council responsi- ble on fiscal management and capital projects. "Financially I think we're fairly sound but I'd like to see that continue. Harburn added the pressure on municipalities will contin- ue to increase in the next four to eight years. One issue Harburn said needs to be addressed in the next term is the Zurich lagoons. "It's right to capacity and is going to be a big cost. If we can get some provin- cial dollars for that it would definitely save our tax base here. "We have to base every- thing as a community of Bluewater, we can't really just focus on Zurich itself. I think that's what the prob- lem was the last few terms of council Each councillor been working on his own for each ward. I think we have to work as a collec- tive group or we're not going to have a municipal- ity." Stev Harb FOR DEPUTY MAYOR ELECT WALLY FYDENCHUK For information go to www.fydenchuk.ca 519-234-6487 HOW TO RAISE A MONEY -SMART CHILD Teach your children or grandchildren solid money -management skills, and it can last a lifetime. Please join us as we talk with Susan Beacham, CEO of Money Savvy Generation, an organization honored by Business Week, USA Today and the Parents' Choice Foundation for its mission of Helping Kids Get Smart About Money.' Come learn about teaching tools like the "Money Savvy Pig" savings bank and coloring and activity book designed to help children learn how to set goals and make wise money choices. For free admission, call or visit today. Hurry - seating is limited. Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Edward Jones, Exeter MARK R. HARTMAN Investment Representative www.edwardjones.com/smartkid Member CIPF 436 Main St., Exeter 519-235-3881 Fax: 519-235-1505 1-866-264-3011 Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING