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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1981-12-23, Page 16he Angel guided the shepherds to the manger where the Infant Jesus lay. .„ And they worshipped and adored Him. *- • in this reverent and awesome spirit . .4( • we wish you a • . happy holiday. I Art Heffron LIVESTOCK BLYTH Here's hoping you find many treasures under your tree! Merry Christmas to one aria all! DAVID LONGSTAFF he Vanastra Voice you and those dear to you, now and; forever. Have a Merry Christmas! ,3:: • ••••••• • • • a & a • Best Wishes From Don. Susan & Staff McNEIL'S AUTO BODY 887-6833 . • • •• •• • • • .- .11emmemillm•••••••••••••••••• Jack Nelemans Lorraine NeleMans .e Hugh Verstoep Dan Bachert We hope your Christmas is filled with love and warmth and laughter. Your continuing patronage has made this Christmas a wonderful one for us! H & N DAIRY SYSTEMS R.R. 4 Walton • • tear the CO'OPetal°0 Meat Oat., 0101 • MOS &yip BRUCE SMITH Ilk 2 ti the co -oiler INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE•HOME•AUTO•BUSINESS•FAIIM Sales Representative Mitchell Co-op Store 130 Georgina Street Mitchell, Ont. NOK INO Bus: 348-9975 Res: 348-9975 Coming your way with wishes for your favorite kind of Christmas. Thanks to our favorite friends! Lynn, Annabelle and staff at `•,•**;#1441 • LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES LTD. Hwy. 86 Just East of Whigham 357-3435 Here's hoping you en oy a family-filled, fun-filled Christmas. Special thanks to all our dear friends. a ROWE FUELS Serving Exeter, Brussels and surrounding area 527-1117 SEAFORTH 1.800-265-4265 AlS THE HURON EXPOSITOR. DECEMBER 23, 1981 Cu make Christmas crafts at Vanastra Correspondent- NORMAKEAST 442.3782 There are IS boys in the first Vanastra Cub Pack this year. Registration was held on Sept. 14, when only 4 boys and parents showed up. This meeting consisted of forming sixs. Si:ars and seconds were pielte4 also. at this meeting and games were played for the rest of the night. Our September 28th meeting was a work night for the boys. Armed with garbage bags supplied by the township, a scavenger hunt for izarbace was begun around the church and the recreation centre . The yellow six had the fullest bag at the end of hunt. Well done yellow six. Our first craft night of the year was held at the Oct. 5 meeting. since Thanksgiving was only a week away:-It was decided to have an Indian night theme. With some ideas borrowed from CJ 81. the Christmas meeting of the Seaforth Women's Institute was held at the Seaforth Public School, Dec. 8. Mem- bers and their families en• joyed a potluck supper and a Christmas program. Mrs. Graham Kerr was presented with a- life mem- bership in recognition of 25 years as an active member of the institute. Mrs. G. Mac- Kenzie highlighted her activ- ities, and Mrs. Eldon Kerr presented Ethel with a life membership pin and corsage. Gordon Wright showed pictures and gave a com- mentary on a trip to Scotland which he called: "The road to the Isles." The beauty of the Isles, and the traditions handed down over the years were most interesting. Gord- on was introduced by Mrs: R. Gordon and thanked by Mrs. G. MacKenzie.. President. Mrs. Eldon Kerr. opened the meeting boys were shown by Bag- heera. Hclai to make Lion clothes. Each cub then paint- ed his own design onto the cloth. Tom-toms were also made. These were construct- ed from 48 oz. juice cans and old liner cloths. To complete the dress. Indian head-dress- es were made from construc- tion paper and a cardboard feather. The adept finger of 048hoefa then painted each boy's face v Oct. 24 was Boy Scout apple day. and avery successful one for us. Thanks to the residents of Vanastra and Seaforth for their gener- ous and Seaforth for their generous donations Noy 2 was a memorable night for residents near the recreation centre Left over ghosts and goblins -end- whatever were the order of the night. as we held our Halloween party The boys who came in cos tume were judged with the following results The most original was Darryl Dixon. a with a poem. "Christmas Happiness." and conducted the business. For the roll call members brought a Christ- mas decoration or ornament fur an exchange of gifts. The. motto "A simple way to brighten Christmas for some- one else." was given by Mrs. R. Gordon. If •you choose to give a gift deliver it yourself and spend a few minutes with them, it will put a bright spot in their day. she A donation for special prize's-in the yeast and quilt section of the Seaforth Fall Pair prize• list will be given. also a prize will be donated in the yeast section for 4-H members. Shut-ins will be remembered with a Christ- mas treat. Mrs. Ann Agar and Mrs. L. Dale convened the potluck supper, and Mrs. R. Gordon was in charge of the pro- gram. A lucky prize was won by Gordor. Elliott. scariest was Cohn Thomas as an executioner, and the funniest was John McLachlin as a clown. Thanks to Renee Lehnen for judging Wonder Witch 03agheer.a) then made an appearance and cast some gruesome diseases on each boy The boys were then told to retrieve certain items to order to be cured 1 behest that some parents and resi dents"" hadvisits from thy -diseased 'persons looking for these items Since. I received no calls from parents that night. I presume that all the diseases were cured. Games of Somalia The December meeting of the First Presbyterian Church W.M.S. was held On Thurs., Dec. 17th at 2:30 p.m. The president welcom- ed the-members and-read a poem. A hymn was sung. Roll call was answered with the title of a Christmas carol'. Mr. Crouch, in her 'very gracious manner, thanked the ladies for the poinsettia -sent to her by the Ladies Aid. Following the treasurer's re- port_the offering was receiv- ed and dedicated. Ann Agar read the scripture taken from St. Mathew. Prayer by Mrs. Van Rooijen. Mabel McMich- ael gay/ a Christmas read-, ing. Topic was (Corn for the Horn) Somalia. one of' the world's poorest countries. A lunch of Christmas cake and cookies was served at the close of the meeting. stories. and loot bags filled out the evening the leader*, would like to thank Linda --Dixari for the c•hocolaie bars and the help I almost forgot that Farmer Brown alias beaver Jett R. an and Pop eye atlas beaver Scott% Dix on joined us in the fun and games A night we leaders w ill not soon fOrget During the month ot troy ember we worked on the lawn% star The ,ubs were shown the proper w g.1% S to use simple tools such as 'a ham mer a hand saw lack knite and sariousscrew driyerS On the second v. cc h eat. ti boy was ‘ build a working model of a pat. ile boat 'Nov 30 was invest, lent • ight for three boys: Ma e arrter erf Vana- stra. Johns.: A r% ell of Vana- stra and Jeff t von of iiiiii . 4 Seaforth. A %iszt to the Brucefield Fir' Department hall was our tirsiltateeting in December.i...+ s %isietva< very informative ,onLi -Moved by all the boys ( opkitN, And chocolate milk w ere supped for which wt. say thank you At the Dec .4 meeting a Christmas cr.ill w as done. If the bay who : it his craft at the hall we . ,1 ake it for home: it may be picked up at Akela's house. The next meeting will be Jan. 4 as the school concert is on the next meeting night and school holidays start this week. Registration is open at an) time during the year if there are any boys interested. On behalfof the cubs and leaders of the 1st Vanastra Cub Pack. We wpuld like to wish every- one a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. BINGO Bingo results for Tues. Dec. 15 are: first share the wealth, Ingrid Kerr of Clinton second share the wealth, Evelyn Garlard of Vanastra: third share the wealth, Marg Edwards of Exeter; jackpot, Hilda Smale of Hensall. COMMITTEE TID-BITS Vanastra Bowling Lanes have family bowling on Fri- day evenings 8 to 10 p.m. and Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. to b p.m. Children under 14 accompanied by a parent can bowl for 35 cents. Vanastra Lions and Lioness club will again be looking for the house in the community with the most effective dis- play of Christmas light with prizes of $25 first, $15 for second and $10 for third. Final judging will be done on Christmas eve. A hayride with carol : singing will take place on Christmas eve start- ', g at approximately 6 p.m. from the recreation centre. The hayride will end up at the church for those who would like to attend the Christdas eve. Candlelight service. which starts at 8 p.m. The Lions club would like to rake this opportunity to wish The hours when the Vanastra Bowling Lanes-are open are Monday to Friday 4 to 10 p.m.. Saturday and on Sun- days the hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Three nights a week. Lee Ann Bell and Judie Horsup have approximately a dozen child.- ren gather to practise_Christ- mas Carols for Christmas Eve. On Dec. 24 the children will be singing at Conestoga College during its Christmas dinner. At about 6 p.m. the children will be carolling in Vanastra. This is an effort put out by the'children in order to give Christmas cheer. Sin- cere wishes are extended to Kenneth Rhynard who was recooperating in Clinton Pub- lic Hospital from a mild heart attack TUCKERSMITH DAY NURSERY 1, On Dec. 24 the • Tucker- smith Day Nursery and Lady Dianna Nursery had a. Christ- mas party. They thank the parents who came. Special thanlcs to Shirley McLean for cookies and also Bill Lee. everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Y ear. VANASTRA LIONESS CLUB The Lioness Club made a donation of $300 to the Clinton Public Hospital build- ing fund as a result of its Christmas bazaar. We would like to thank everyone who made this-possible. The Lions and Lioness and their families _enjoyed a Christmas party at the recreation centre on Dec. 20 with free swim games and a visit from Santa Claus for the children. and a pot luck supper and carol singing. We would like to thank everyone in the community a very Merry Christmas. Tuckersmith Day Nursery is gt.t. •Ig to have a free swim on Dec. 23 (Wednesday). The Tuckersmith Day Nursery and the Lady Dianna Nursery would like to take this opportunity to wish° every- body a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Vanastra Christian Church and the Lions and Lioness are holding a hayride on Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and carol singing at..-the Christian church. They will leave about 6 p.m. After- wards Debbie's Restaurant is providing hot chocolate. After the carol singing there will-'be a candle light service. Everyone is welcome. There is no Sunday School on Dec. 27th. "Come Alive" will start again on Jan. 5. The Sunday school and the "Come Alive" had a very successful pageant Dec. 18. The following people in the pageant were: reader, Norman East: angel Gabriel was Alison Jeacock; shep- herds, Canino Robinson, Scott DiXon, Jeff Ryan; Mary was Tammy Dowell: Joseph. Billy Hoy. soldiers. Jean Bernard. Darlene Smith. Keith Ryan; wiseman. Conn Thomas. Adam Dowell. Kerri-Ann Jerome; King Herod. Connie Belair; angels Cheryl East. Kim Lee. Jackie Lee. and a solo was done by 'Marion Visser. Seaforth WI enjoys Christmas-- party SHEPHERD SEES THE STAR — Adam White was one of the shepherds - in the kindergarten's skit Thursday night at the St. James Christmas concert. (Photo by Rimmer) First WMS hears a • ay the Angel of Light watch over Prize offered for best lights Merry Christmas and Happy New Year FROM GREY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REEVE - ROY WILLIAMSON DEPUTY-REEVE - LEONA ARMSTRONG COUNCILLORS - CHARLIE THOMAS, LYLE PETTAPIECE , BEN TERPSTRA CLERK-TREASURER - JANE BADLEY AND STAFF