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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-23, Page 8Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Times -Advocate 7 Decrease plastic bag use and improve the environment By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA - It was a wonderful, warm day on Sun., April 13 when people gathered for worship at Centralia United Church, which was lead by Peter Gummow lay minister for Centralia -Zion West pastoral charge. Peter welcomed everyone and read the announce- ments. He invited everyone to participate in the call to worship. Rikki-Lee Skinner lit the Christ candle. The opening hymn, accompanied by Marjorie Johns, was Be Thou My Vision. The children's hymn was One More Step Along the World I Go. Peter met with the children before they left for Sunday School and they talked about how God, like a map or a compass, helps everyone find their way. Peter's sermon was entitled "Road Map to God." One of the illustrations from his sermon included a man who 140th Spring Fair June 13-14 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - Mark your calendars for the Hensall village -wide yard sale on Sat., May 31, and the 140th Annual Hensall Spring Fair on June 13-14. The theme of this year's fair will be "Meet Me At The Farm Gate In 2008". Events for the fair week- end include a horse show, pork competition and auction, homecraft, school entries, flower and art shows, bake sale, tug of war compe- tition, Old McDonald's Farm, mid- way by Carter Shows Ltd., a parade, and many other attractions. Watch for further details. Hensall United Church had a very successful barbecue on Sunday. Thanks to those that sold tickets, bought tickets, prepared food, bought food and ate food, as well as those who served the food. Hope you all had a good meal. At Carmel Presbyterian Church the service began with welcome and God's greeting. Joyce Pepper was the organist with Al Hoggarth and Frank Varley receiving the offering. Scripture readings from Rev 2:18- 29 and Mark 7:1-13 were heard. Rev. Andy Meinen 's message was "The Cost of False Teaching". The closing hymn was The Church's One Foundation. The service closed with benediction and "God Be With You". On May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Hensall United Church Rev. Peri Mitchell will be conducting the annual Plant Auction for the Hensall and Community Horticultural Society. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun event. Shuffleboard The Hensall shuffleboard scores for April 15 are as follows: (4 games) Edna Deitz 477, Ann Van Dorren 318. (3 games) Marj Reichert 409, Donna Smale 404, Gord Ross 375, Catherine DeCorte 364, Willy Hoornaert 352, Harvey Norton 347, Harry Pennings 341, Cor DeCorte 334, Lorraine Alexander 330, Hank Dorssers 319. 17 -year-old caught going over speed limit BLUEWATER — On April 7 a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Airport Line in Bluewater. The 17 - year -old Exeter youth lost his licence for seven days and the vehi- cle he was driving was also impounded for seven days. The male will attend court June 5 in Goderich to answer to one count of racing. saw a plastic bag in a tree and he began thinking about how to decrease the use of plastic bags in his home. This led to other changes in his life to help the environ- ment. With the celebration of Earth Day this week, we should all think about small changes that we can make to improve the environment, including switching from plastic bags. Everyone joined in the hymns Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation and Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah. Brent Caslick read the minute for mission which was a very interesting story about the impact on a communi- ty from fisherman switching to plastic baskets for their catch. Eventually, they realized that woven reed baskets were more beneficial, and they returned to the woven baskets. Special thanks to contributors Centralia United Church thanks everyone who con- tributed to the delicious pork (limier on Sat., April 19. The scalloped potatoes, salad, pork, and homemade cheesecakes were delicious! It was great to see many friends and community visitors! Many hands helped prepare an awesome meal for everyone and thanks to those who stayed for cleanup! The Food Grains committee thanks everyone who participated in the service and luncheon at Exeter United Church on Sun., April 6. There were donations of about $540 from the lunch and other donations of $2600. If you still wish to make a donation for this pro- ject, please give a cheque (made payable to the South Huron Foodgrains) to Brent Caslick. Yard sale season has arrived. Don't forget the Treasures, Treats and Trunks Fundraising Day on Sat., April 26, at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre from 8:30 a.m.to 2 p.m. in support of other local churches. 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