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Times Advocate, 1999-11-10, Page 11Weda.sday,November 10, 1999 1 ital receives donation Exeter Times -Advocate Vera Armstrong, centre, treasurer of the South Huron hospital auxiliary, presented the hospital a cheque last week for. $1,225 to cover the cost of a new cast cutter. Standing withiArmstrong are, at left, RN Yvonne Balmain holding the cast cutter and, right, RN Barb Oud. (photo/Scott Nixon) Volunteers helping at Queensway HENSALL Queensway Volunteer Auxiliary met Monday morning and dis- cussed the successful Craft and Bake Sale. We were very pleased with the support from everyone. November com- ing events were previewed and the Auxiliary will be meeting again on November 29 to finalize their part in the Resident and Family Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 5. Bingo with assistance and prizes provided by the Exeter bethel Reform Women drew a good crowd Monday afternoon. Tuesday worship service was led by Shirley Luther with Belva Fuss as volun- teer organist. In the evening, the Christian Reform Singers gave a won- derful Gospel Music program. They visit the first Tuesday of each month during the fall and winter. Residents have been benefitting from the extra attention pro- vided by some young volunteers recent- ly. Clayton Neilands, Kevin Pole and Michelle Wilder have been helping at programs, playing games, reading and otherwise entertaining the residents. The Queensway Ladies Auxiliary enjoyed an ap Millington's of noon, when the ion Luncheon at field, Wednesday thanked for their dedication throughout 1999. The con- tribute immeasurably to the quality of life of our residents. The Nashville Rejects entertained a good crowd Thursday afternoon as they played their excellent Country and Western Music. The video " Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" drew residents Friday after- noon as they watched their old favourite. It certainly depicted kinder, gentler times and everyone enjoyed the story. In the evening, Clare Masse, Andy Rau and Bob Gilmour had residents moving to the music in the Retirement Home Lounge for Friendship Friday which is one of the favourite programs. Coming Events Nov.11 - 6 p.m. Senior Diners - 7 p.m. Fashion Show for Geri Fashions Nov. 19 - 7 p.m. Friendship Friday with Carol Lebeau & BM Pepper 11 Remembrance Service at Thames Road United Church By Rhoda Rohda MAWSHiaitaratusesumitc THAMESROAD - A good crowd attend- ed the Intergenerational Remembrance Day Sunday Service on Sunday morning at Elimville Church. Kathy Bray Superintendent of the Sunday School was in charge of the ser- vice. Courtney Smith led in the Call to Worship. Seth Weber led in the Prayer of Approach and we all repeated the New Creed. The congregation sang "Blowin' in the Wild". Sarah Miller read the Prayer of Confession with Maggie Miller making the signs. Carolyn Johns dressed as Sadako Sasaki told the children's story about the bomb and peace and the Sadacko Monument in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. Carolyn Johns and Scott Pavkeje lit the Christ cancel. The choir sang "Sacred Memories' accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. Virginia Warwick gave the message. Barb Ballantyne gave a Minute for Mission "A Gift of Africa". John Miner gave a report of the church council meeting. Rev. Carter gave several remarks about the Act of Remembrance. "The Last Post" was played and then two minutes of silence was observed and prayer. The closing "Go Now In Peace" was sung which brought a very inspiring and impressive service to a close. Life and work of the congregation The Property Committee is looking for volrrf show removal t Thames Road. Rev. Carter is looking for assistants to help her with Communion to the shut- ins during late November and early December, If you would like to renew your Upper Room please contact Shirley Kerslake. Fall schedule No.v 14 - Thames Road, Stewardship Blues. Nov. 21 - Elimville, Baptism (if anyone is interested in Baptism please contact Rev. Carter. Nov. 28 - Thames Road, 1st Sunday of Advent. Dec. 3 - Progressive Christmas Story starting from Thames Road. Dec. 5 - Elimville, 2nd Sunday of Advent. Dec. 12 Thames Road, 3rd Sunday of Advent. Dec. 19 - Elimville, 4th Sunday of Advent. "Right Side Up Christmas" with Communion. Dec. 24- Thames Road, 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve carols and candle ser- vice. Dec. 26 - Elimville - Service of Meditation and Reflection. To Nov. 29 Monday nights only, "Wrestling with Angels". Adult Bible Study of six videos. This week's meeting is at Grace Pym's at 7:30 p.m. If inter- ested please contact Marilyn Carter 235- 2803, Janet Coward 229-8743, Ann Kernick 229-6145, Karen Etherington 235-1628. Nov. 12 the Finance Committee's Time, Talent and Treasure Auction at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. Viewing from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with auc- tion to follow. Pledge forms are avail- able at back of the church. Nov. 13 and 14 Duffs United Church presents Walton Christmas Home Tours from 1-5 p.m. Six homes and one church. For tickets call Jo -Ann at 887- 6570, Maxine at 887-6816, Barb at 887- 6068 orDianne at 527-1633. See bulletin board for more details. Nov. 15 there will be a special congre- gational meeting at Thames Road at 8 p.m., to hear and discuss the prelimi- nary report of the Building Review Committee. There will be no action taken at this meeting. Nov. 28 Messengers at Elimville from 7-8 p.m. Bring a loonie. Nov.25, Thursday evening, at Thamesview United Church at Fullarton, John Fields from OMAF Family Farm & Farm Stress will pre- sent "Consequences of the Harvest" from 8-9:30 p.m. Personals Fred Delbridge was at church after his recent operation. Janis Richardson had the 'misfortune to break a bone in her foot. Get well wishes are extended. 'Take Our Kids to Work' day at the Times Advocate Jeanna Hern, Laura Rollings,Amber Lord and Erin Bowers browse through news- papers at the Times Advocate during the 'Take Our Kjds to Work' day last week By Jeanna Hern, Amber Lord, Lauls Rollings and Erin Bowers EXETER - Today we had an interesting and fun day at the Exeter Times Advocate. We had the luxury of having a day off school and had the chance to learn what It Is like to be in the work force during the "Take Our Kids To Work" day. We started our work day with introductions of the T -A employees. Sue Rollings and Deb Thompson showed us what it is like to work in the front office. We learned how to handle subscriptions, stock shelves, order and price books and how to look after all the customers' needs. We delivered pre- sents and mail from Sue to the employees. Our next duty was tak- ing orders for a 10:30 cof- fee break. Our mothers stressed this break was not a regular occurrence at the Times Advocate as they normally work right through. During break, we socialized and took notes about our morning. After our rest, we met reporter Scott Nixon (Scooter). He explained to us the education we would require to be a journalist and some of his most exciting experi- ences. We travelled to the Exeter Legion with Scott, watched him take a pic- ture of a group of volun- teers who were helping to organize a penny bazaar. As a reporter, you need patience, need to have a grasp on the English lan- guage and to be able to simplify events for read- ers. Next stop found us in total blackness. Deb Lord demonstrated how to develop black and white film and how to scan the negatives into the com- puter for the newspaper. The morning flew by - time for lunch. Thanks to the TA for the free meal! After lunch, Sue Rollings showed us around the shopping area of Exeter and we just had to spend some mpney. Back at work, Deb Lord demonstratdd all the pro- grams used during the composition of a newspa- per. We learned how to design ads, paginate copy and organize columns. We also learned how to use photos and graphics. Deb also explained the jobs "of each production. staff mtymber TA reporter and. Country News editor Kate Monk showed us how to use the Internet as a tool for the newspaper. She explained her job and all the duties which go with it. We felt she was a little nervous leaving her com- puter to our wandering fingers but we don't think we trashed too much. The parents wanted a coffee break now but we chose to work right through! Carol Windsor taught us how to look after the accounting part of the paper. She showed us the billing side of the paper and how to use the com- puter for accounting needs. Scott Nixon took our picture next. We tried to look busy while he took the shot. We thought he was looking forward to the end of these pesky females. At 3:30, we headed with Deb Lord to South Huron District High Scholl. There, we played the role of reporters. We Asked selected students certain questions and took their photos. After our photo shoot, we watched the junior and senior boys volleyball teams practice and took their pictures. This was definitely the best part of the day! It was fun to spend a day at the Times Advocate. ['hanks to everyone for welcoming us and allowing us the experience of being in the work force. To make the day even better would be to get a pay cheque for our day at work!