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The Times Advocate, 2008-07-16, Page 9Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Times -Advocate 9 Confirmation classes begin in the fall for Grades 7 and up By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Church ser- vice: Rev. Judith Ritchie was in charge of the regular church service on Sunday morning. Rev. Judith lit the Christ candle, and everyone sang the opening hymn I Am The Light of The World. Rev. Judith spoke words of welcome and everyone passed the Peace and sang the Introit We Praise You For Your Love. Rev. Judith led in the call to worship responsively. Everyone read the opening prayer. Rev. Judith gave the announcements. Helen Kadey lit the Peace candle and Rev. Judith read the Old Testament Lesson Genesis 25:19-34. Everyone sang The Lord's Prayer. Psalm 119:105-112 was read responsively. The choir sang Reach Out to Your Neighbor accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. Helen Kadey read the Epistle Lesson Romans 8:1-11 "Life In the Spirit." The title of Rev. Judith's mes- sage was "Interior Sparks." Everyone sang the hymn Breathe On Me, Breath of God. Kathy Bray and John Miner received the offering and they were also the greeters. Everyone sang the Doxology and read the Offertory Prayer. Rev. Judith gave prayers for the people. Everyone sang the closing hymn I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me. Rev. Judith gave the commis- sioning and pronounced the benediction. Everyone sang the choral benediction. Announcements Our church website, www.thamesroadelimville.com Book Borrower's Club: hi sup- port of the benevolent fund, sponsored by our outreach com- mittee. Located on the desk near the photo copier you will find books, magazines and other items of interest. You may choose something to borrow and leave your offering in the box provided. These items will be available every week. Anyone may contribute items for others to borrow and to read. All monies collected will support the benevolent fund. Future events July 20 - CLUC Service at Kirkton United Church shed at 10 a.m. Please bring lawn chairs. BBQ hotdogs and ice cream sundaes to follow. Theme: Learning from the chil- dren's stories. July 27 - Thames Road - Elimville UC as usual. It is our last Sunday worshipping togeth- er until Sept. 7. We are all invit- ed to remain after church for our annual pot blessing picnic. Please bring enough sandwiches or dessert to share with others. Rev. Judith will provide bever- ages. Aug. 18 - Out of the Cold pro- gram - Murray and Beatrice Dawson have volunteered to go and are wondering if there are any high-school students need- ing `volunteer hours' that would go with them. Contact Beatrice for a ride. Sept. 7 - Thames Road - Elimville U.C.: Our first worship service back after summer, with communion will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the lower part of the church. Confirmation classes - this fall we hope to have confirmation classes. We need to know if there are any people in Grades 7 and up who would be interested. Please contact Rev. Judith before the end of July at the church at 235-2803 Hodgert reunion The 83rd Hodgert Family Reunion was held Sat., July 12 at the Dashwood Community Centre. Again thanks to the committee president Brad and Jane Cann, vice president Kathy and Robert Bray, table commit- tee Jack and Mary Lou Hodgert, Agnes Bray, Joanne McIntosh and Laurel Miner; games Alan, Michele, Alana, Andrew and Amanda Hodgert. For the second year in a row the weather man decided on high winds and rain for the din- ner at 12:30 p.m. but then it cleared up for the remainder of the picnic. Most experienced member this year was 1 illian Hodgert and the youngest Lauren Hoff, grand- daughter of proud grandma Audrey Hoff and great grandma Grace Hodgert. Games began at 2 p.m. - gath- ered into four teams. Life saver - team of Logan and Chery Harmer, Brad and Jane Cann, Alan and Amanda Hodgert and Isaac Jaques; worm race win- ners - overall #1 team Alana Hodgert, Susie Miner, Janet and Bob Hulley, Audrey Hoff and Marie Jaques; balloon breaking - Peggy Hulley, Kristy Bray and Robert Bray. Lynda Hodgert, Savanna Nigh, John Jaques; shoe pile: Heather Hulley, Rachel Jaques, Andrew Hodgert, Shirley Hodgert, Jack Hodgert, Kathy Bray, Ryan Harmer; water spoon race - Judith Parker professional bottle holder with team Alana Hodgert, Laurel and Susie Miner, Janet and Bob Hulley and Marie Jaques; measured walk 172 ft. - Mary Lou Hodgert; shoe kick ladies - Kathy Bray, Alana Hodgert, tied Rachel Jaques and Peggy Hulley; shoe kick teens and under - Andrew Hodgert, Amanda Hodgert, Ryan Harmer; shoe kick gents: Brad Cann, tied Don McIntosh and Robert Bray; bubble gum blowing contest: Megan Parker; candy count 112 - Andrew Hodgert (110); gum ball count 157 - Janet Hulley (155); watermelon 15.135 kg - Amanda (15 kg); can guess whole pota- toes: Audrey Hoff whole small potatoes; running race 0-7 - 1st Ryan Harmer, 2nd Logan Harmer; 8-12 - 1st Amanda Hodgert, 2nd Savannah Nigh, 3rd Andrew Hodgert; sack race all kids - 1st Savannah Nigh, 2nd Andrew Hodgert, 3rd Amanda Hodgert; crab walk all kids - 1st Ryan Harmer, 2nd Andrew Hodgert, Amanda Hodgert Personals Happy Birthday to Erin (Richardson) Regier whose birthday is July 17 and to Beatrice Dawson whose birth- day is July 20. 7r! � Lawn bowling Mon., July 7 - John Batten 1W11, Har Brintnell 1W11 Tues., July 8 - Marion Dearing 2W28, Wilmer Adkins 1W16, Marg Deichert 1W20, Harold Knight 1W20, Har Brintnell 1W16, Marshall Dearing 1W16, Frank Regier 1W16, Jerry DeBoer 1W12, Audrey McGregor 1W12, Don Overholt 1W12, Barb Truchon 1W12, Mary DeBoer 1W11, Marion Sullivan 1W11, Fred Truchon 1W11 Thurs., July 10 - Kathryn Triebner 2W28, Jurgen Fessler 1W1T27, Tony Jones 2W25, Fran McCallum 1W1T23, John Batten 1W1T21, Paula Van Oesch 2W19, Don Overholt 1W15, Mary DeBoer 1W14, Marg Knight 1W14, Jerry DeBoer 1W11, Marg Deichert 1W10, Patrick Sullivan 1W10 Hodgert. Men's Charity BreakfastJuly 19 CENTRALIA — Events that hap- pened in the past fascinate some people, while others are thrilled to chase down and get a tool or machine used by the family years ago. And then there are people like Aleck Smith who are drawn to things made by a specific manufac- turer. In Aleck's case, anything made by John Deere is fair game. The John Deere Company has been and still is a full -line manufac- turer of farm equipment. Starting in 1923, they commenced building stationery single -cylinder gasoline- or kerosene -burning engines in one, three and six horse- power sizes. This continued until 1945. A number of years ago an imple- ment dealer in Elmira showed Aleck a picture of a six horsepower John Deere engine for sale in Argentina, and Aleck immediately indicated he wanted the first chance to buy it should it ever get to Canada. That occasion came when the dealer took a tractor to Argentina and returned with the engine, and the deal was made. The engine turned out to be a 1940 six horsepower, model EK, throttle governing machine which was a model built for export only. Most ended up in places like Africa, Australia and South America, but this one got back to North America. Now in Aleck's workshop, it was POLICE BRIEFS SH man utters threats to police time for a thorough inspection and for the restoration process to begin. A quick tug on the big flywheels with no movement of any kind proved the piston was stuck in the cylinder; and when other parts were pushed or pulled with no move- ment, it became clear the engine was stuck from one end to the other. What a disappointment! But to restorers like Aleck, this was no problem but just another challenge, and the disassembly work began. The biggest sweat was generated getting the piston loose. With lots of penetrating oil, a hard block of wood turned to the size of the cylin- der, and a sledgehammer, the pounding began. Whack after whack, the piston broke free and came out; but what a shock Aleck got! It was now in two pieces, hav- ing broken just under the oil groove. But this is no problem if you know the right people. A new, old -stock piston was located in Wisconsin for a price and shipped, but with no rings. They too had to be ordered from the States. From here on, the fixing was non- stop. The cylinder head needed both valves. The carburetor was intact but needed a replacement fuel reservoir, which was turned from a block of solid brass. The galvanized iron fuel tank had to be replaced as well as the galvanized iron oil pan. The original ignition system was SOUTH HURON — Huron OPP received a threats complaint in South Huron. The threat to cause bodily harm was directed towards a witness to a crime and was yelled to the vic- tim from one backyard to the victim's back - gone, so a replacement low-tension magneto and gear were sourced and purchased. Now that the parts were either made or found, the fun of putting it all together began. The real thrill was yet to come — when the fuel was poured into the tank and it did- n't leak, the ignition spark was readjusted to the retard position, the water-cooling tank had enough water over the cylinder to cool — and the question came, "WM it start?" The cranking process began, and with an engine this big one can't crank too long before tiring and a rest period is necessary. Aleck's engine is now running and ready for display. The Men's Charity Breakfast is up and ramming even in the summer months. The July breakfast and dis- cussion is Sat., July 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Malibu Restaurant south of Exeter. Come and enjoy a good meal and lively discussions using the Bible as the source of truth. For more information, phone George Burgin (229- 8833) or Dave Hern (229- 6339). — article sub- mitted by George Burgin yard. Police initially delivered a warning to cease the action but the accused decided not to comply and continued threatening the vic- tim and her family. When officers returned to arrest the male for uttering threats, the male then threatened an officer and resisted arrest. A 35 -year-old South Huron man has been charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm and one count of resisting arrest. He will appear in Exeter Court to answer to his charges Sept. 25. f'. 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