The Times Advocate, 2005-11-23, Page 1616
Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Grade 6 Peacemakers from Usborne Central School help out teachers by solving
minor conflicts between students from kindergarten to Grade 5 on the school yard.They
take turns pairing up and monitoring any situations.The Peacemakers are easy to identify by
their vests and two-way walkie-talkies. In front, from left are Ty Bilcke, Chelsea Brintnell,
Danielle Kennedy and Lauren Benoit; back, from left are Quinn Rush, Josh DenOtter, Shelby
Oke, Katie Hern, Madison Brock and Doug Flannigan on Nov. 17. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout)
Crediton W. I. makes centerpieces
CREDITON — The Crediton Women's
Institute held their regular meeting on Nov.
16 at the home of Lois Brownlee. All enjoyed
a cup of hot apple cider and president Alma
Davey welcomed all members and presided
for the business meeting. Plans were final-
ized for the upcoming Seniors Christmas din-
ner. Members voted to put on the entertain-
ment in March 2006 at the Bluewater Rest
Home in Zurich.
The W.I.'s Christmas meeting is scheduled
for Dec. 14 at the Crediton hall for a 6:30
p.m. potluck supper with family and friends
invited for the evening.
Roll Call: "List five important things you
have learned that have affected your life"
was answered by 10 members. Lois
Brownlee and Lois Hodgins chaired the pro-
gram. The motto was "regardless of how
much we know, it's never enough".
"The School of Life is Always in Session"
was given by Lois Brownlee and "In Flanders
Field" was read. Lois Hodgins read "The
Christmas Nails" and Lois Brownlee com-
mented on "Dogs Teach Us Many Things".
Peggy Brownlee instructed and helped
members make a Christmas centerpiece. All
went home with a completed project. A deli-
cious lunch was served by Lois and Lois.
Church News
The next session of the regular bible study
at Zion United Church on the Gospel of John
will be held Fri., Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. On the
same day at 7:30 p.m., a Bethlehem Walk
goes at the Kirkton Community Centre. Add
real meaning to your Christmas celebrations
this year and bring back the true spirit of the
season. The cost is $2 per family plus a
donation of a non-perishable food item.
Please dress warmly.
Please support the work of the Huron
County Christmas Bureau by bringing your
White Gifts to church on Sun., Dec. 4. This
collection of items to take place at Precious
Blood Roman Catholic Church in Exeter from
Dec. 5-9.
A Christmas Open House is scheduled at the
home of Rev. Sheila and Richard Macgregor
at 40350 Huron Street East in Exeter on
December 4 from 2-4 p.m. All are welcome.
The junior youth group meets on the after-
noon of Dec. 7 and the next meeting of the
UCW is set for Thurs., Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Please note the time change.
The annual Sunday School Christmas con-
cert is set for Sunday evening Dec. 11 at 7
p.m. and the Christmas Eve Candlelight,
Communion and Carol Service goes on Sat.,
Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. There will be no service
on Christmas morning.
POLICE BRIEFS
Counterfeit in
Huron Count`
HURON — Several counterfeit Canadian
currency bills have been received throughout
Huron County businesses between Nov. 9
and Nov. 15. The number received continues
to climb. Huron OPP are reminding business
owners to properly check for counterfeit
bank notes.
Youth struck
by vehicle
HURON PARK — Huron OPP were called to
a motor vehicle collision on Airport Line in
Huron Park Nov. 20. The driver of the vehi-
cle was traveling north when a 9- year-old
child attempted to cross the road, getting
struck by the vehicle's rear view mirror. The
youth was transported to South Huron
Hospital and received medical attention for
minor injuries.
Erratic driver
HURON —On Nov. 20 residents of Exeter
contacted the Huron OPP regarding a stolen
1992 Chevy pick up truck driving erratically
on Sherwood Crescent. The vehicle was seen
driving across front lawns and knocking over
signs causing damage to the surrounding
properties. Officers attended the area and
followed the vehicle. The driver failed to stop
for police. It was again located pulling into a
private parking lot on London Road. The
vehicle was immediately faced with a steel
barrier. Police cruisers pulled in behind the
vehicle in an attempt to stop the suspect
from fleeing the scene. The driver reversed
the truck and struck a police vehicle. The
driver than accelerated forward attempting
to evade arrest and causing damage to both
the police vehicle and barrier.
A 28 -year-old man of London is charged
with 13 criminal code violations. They
include dangerous operation of a motor vehi-
cle, flight from a police officer, driving while
disqualified, impaired operation of a motor
vehicle and other criminal code offenses.
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