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The Times Advocate, 2008-06-04, Page 15Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Times -Advocate 15 Young Eagles aim for the s By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Aviation enthusi- asts both young and old will take to the sky in a few weeks when the Young Eagles Day is held June 28 at Sexsmith Airfield just outside of Exeter at Airport Line and McDonald Road. The Young Eagles program was developed in 1953 to wel- come young people into the world of aviation. The event is put on by the Sexsmith Pilots Group and pilot John Beimers said this year the target is to have 120 Young Eagles. Beimers said the event is a chance for children to experi- ence a free airplane ride. "Last year saw excellent results," said Beimers. "It was well received by the communi- ty." The event, which will run from Taking to the sky — From left, Sexsmith Airport president Wayne Hamather,Young Eagles Cory Davidson and Braden Talbot and pilot John Beimers stand in front of the 1946 Taylor Craft that will be part of the Young Eagles Day June 28 at Sexsmith. (photo/Pat Bolen) 9 a.m. to noon, is sponsored by the Jeremy Mason Memorial Fund After arriving at the airfield, participants will be assigned a number and shown a static air- craft display with an explana- tion of the various parts of the airplane. From the static display, the children will be taken to a hold- ing area from where they will be escorted to an airplane and introduced to the pilot who will take them up for their flight. Among the Young Eagles last year was Braden Talbot, who said it was a great experience and his first time in a small air- plane. Also flying last year was Cory Davidson, who said, "it was a bit different than being in a big plane with more controls to see." One change this year will see the airplanes brought in closer for better viewing while on the ground, although they will still be in a secure area. The new Young Eagles will also have their name entered into the world's largest logbook on display in Oshkosh Wisconsin as well as in the Young Eagles website logbook which has 1.3 million children in it. The Young Eagles is open for ages eight -17 and Beimers encourages registration in advance. For more information contact Beimers at 237-3107 or Wayne Steeper at 235-2441. "All we need is good weather," says Beimers. "It's a fun day for young people." Visit Thames Road United Church's new website By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Church service: Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the Christ candle. Everyone sang the first hymn God of Grace and God of Glory. Rev. Judith gave words of wel- come and everyone passed the Peace. The introit We Praise You For Your Love was sung. The call to worship and the opening prayer were both read in unison. Karen Etherington read a minute for mis- sion "Getting to know Parish Nursing." Rev. Judith gave the announcements. Karen Etherington lit the red candle for Peace. Rev. Judith read the Old Testament Lesson Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 "Noah." The Lord's Prayer was sung in unison. Psalm 46 was read responsively. The choir sang Let Me Walk, accompanied by the pianist Marilyn Vandenbussche. Karen Etherington read the Epistle Lesson Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-31. The title of Rev. Judith's message was "Me, Me, Me." Everyone sang the hymn All My Hope Is Firmly Grounded and read the Affirmation of our Faith - "A New Creed." Helen Kadey and Judith Parker received the offering and Karen Etherington brought something for- ward for the Food Bank. Everyone read the offertory prayer in unison. Rev. Judith gave prayers for the people. Everyone sang One More Step Along the Way We Go. Everyone read the commis- sioning and benediction in unison and sang May The God of Hope Go With Us. Announcements The church now has a website -www. thamesroade- limville. com Thanks to John Miner for the work of setting it up and continuing the maintenance of the site. June 8 - Strawberry Supper at SH Rec Centre from 5 -7 p.m. Adults $12, children five to 10 $6. Tickets available from Beth Cooper, Helen Kadey, Shirley Kerslake, Sharon Passmore, Virginia Warwick. June 8 - Camp Bimini open house 2 - 4 p.m. Come out and see the renovations. June 9 - Huron -Perth UCW camp- site experience from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Camp Bimini. Theme speaker is Rev. Marion Jackson - Tyler. "Praise for Creation." Bring potluck lunch, dishes, hat, sun- screen, lawn chair and `Voices United book'. June 10 - UCW meeting at 8 p.m. The mission and outreach commit- tee is in charge of this meeting. Roll call: Bring toiletries for Pheonix House. Lunch: Beatrice Dawson, Myrtle Pengelly, Jean Hodgert, Marilyn Vandenbussche. June 11 - Woodham United Church Chicken BBQ at Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre from 5 - 7:30 p.m. adults $13 and chil- dren 10 and under $6. Tickets at the door and takeouts available. June 11 - Standing committees meet at 7 p.m. followed by council meeting at 8:15 p.m. Please note change of date. June 15 - Baptism service Mon., June 16 - "Out In the Cold " Supper will be held in London. Outreach committee is looking for volunteers for Out of the Cold pro- gram. If you can help, contact Karen Etherington at 235-1628. June 22 - Mission and Service Sunday, worship service will be led by the outreach committee. June 29 - the church service will be held at MacNaughton Park. Personals Virginia Warwick returned home on May 28 from the World Jersey Cattle Bureau Conference on the Island of Jersey in the English Channel. Special highlights were in Northern France and Paris. Other travellers were Virginia's sister Kathryn, Tammy Sparling and daughter Melissa. They left May 16 and arrived home May 28. Many people from this area called at the Haskett Funeral Home Exeter to pay their respect to the late Virla Allen on Sunday. sympa- thy is extended to her husband Bill, her daughters Susan, Joan and Carol; their spouses and families. I read in the June Observer that the late Rev. Karel Teddy Smits passed away Feb. 22 in Cambridge. Rev. Smits was the minister for Thames Road and Elimville in 1987 and 1988. Belated happy wedding anniversary to Rick and Judith Parker on June 1 and to Glenn and Marilyn Rohde on June 5. Happy anniver- sary! This Little Brother is 6 years old. He is interested in sports, fire trucks, working with tools and swimming. He is looking to spend time with some- one who go can out fish- ing with him, go to the beach, to build snowmen and to go skating. This Little Brother is one of the many children waiting to be matched brother, mete within a mentor- ing friendship. If you are unable to commit to being a Big, consider our In -School Mentoring pro- gram. For infor- mation on becoming a Big or our other volunteer pro- grams, call our office at 519-235-3307, e-mail us at cw@shbbbs.on.ca or visit our website at www. shbbbs. on. ca POLICE BRIEF Huron OPP results HURON — The Huron County OPP received nearly 200 calls for service, but no major tragedies or serious inci- dents were reported over the Victoria Day long week- end. In total, Huron OPP officers set up over a dozen RIDE checkpoints with over 2,500 vehicles checked to send a clear message to the residents and visitors for the long weekend.Officers investigated over 16 Liquor License Act complaints and laid numerous charges. In the speeding category, only one 54 -year-old Chatham visitor lost his license under the Street Racing Legislation. Many others were charged with speeding, but for the most part, the motoring public knew that there was increased traffic and behaved accordingly. Another dozen occurrences involving trouble with youth, mischief and disturbing the peace also kept officers busy. Members of the Huron OPP are pleased with the results of the weekend and happy that most people were responsible citizens. 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