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Singers celebrated their countdown
to Christmas at the Clinton United
Church. Sharon Poelstra as the new
artistic director set up a great concert
of fun and unusual numbers. Laura
McAlpine as the accompanist had no
trouble keeping up with the
experience on display. Special
guests for the afternoon were the
students of the wind ensemble from
Central Huron Secondary School.
Wow! There’s nothing like a few
drums and horns, well, all the wind
instruments, to give an already good
song a lift. So on behalf of the
church full of music lovers, thank
you Blyth singers and wind
ensemble. Several familiar faces
were seen performing and in the
audience, as well. A good start to the
fun.
The original Christmas was a
celebration of family. And when you
think about what we are planning for
the next three weeks, a lot of it
involves family and extended family,
called friends. Thinking of others,
planning gatherings and meals, find
ways to share our bounty and giving
with compassion all mark this
season. If these are done in peace
and love, all those around you will
celebrate.
Grandma Nora Stephenson
handed me a card this week with a
very proud smile. Dianne’s son Nick
Bowley showed his interest in
athletes in his schooling in Oshawa.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders
have hired Nick to assist in their
training using his expertise in video.
Good work Nick.
If you need a time to sing a few
Christmas songs, mark Dec. 8 at
7:30 p.m. at Walton Church to enjoy
the area church choirs as well as sing
a few familiar tunes. Then on Dec.
19 at Brussels United Church at 7
p.m. you can sing all your favourites
at the carol sing that night. Both will
be good for your ears.
Enjoy this time of preparation.
Betty G.W
Church to host carol evening
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had 14 players taking aim at the
boards. Winners were: first, John
Stadelmann and Deb Burch; second,
Wayne Smith and Sharon Robbins;
high shot, Sheron Stadelmann, 140;
third skunk of the year, Kaye Smith
and Sharon Robbins. Thursday night
darts are open to any community
member who wishes to come out for
a night of fun. The cost is a mere $1
and teams are random draw. Darts
start at 8 p.m.
The Friday night supper had only
20 folks enjoy ham and scalloped
potatoes. The weather must have
kept folks indoors. This week will
be roast pork.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had 13-and-a-half tables of players.
Winners were: high, Mae Ritchie
and Lillian Appleby, 74; second,
John Brown and Catherine
McDonald, 73; third, tied, Joann
MacDonald and Dorothy Carter,
Kathy Driscoll and Susan Harman
and Tom and Eileen Sloan; lone
hands, Glenn and Jean Bridge, six;
low, Paul and Barb Machan. Euchre
is every two weeks.
The Knight family celebrated its
family Christmas on Saturday
evening. The group gathered
following the Santa Claus parade
and enjoyed a traditional turkey
dinner. Over 40 family members
attended.
The zone council held a social
Christmas gathering at the Branch
on Sunday afternoon. It was hosted
by zone commander Larry Bailey
and deputy-zone commander, Eric
Ross. There were 15 members of the
council who attended. They spent
time visiting, enjoyed a potluck
meal and played darts following the
meal.
The Sunday night dance had the
John Heaman Band play for the last
time in 2013 before he heads to
Florida for the winter. A good crowd
of almost 80 enjoyed the music. The
dedicated foursome of Jo-Ann, Judy
Lee, Mary Bradshaw and Mabel
Glanville handled the evening with
John Lowe helping at the bar. The
last dance for 2013 will feature the
Country Versatiles on Dec. 15.
Comrade George Adams is still a
patient in Seaforth Hospital. He is
improving, but not yet ready to
come home.
The early bird pricing for
membership is now over and the
final winner for November is Grace
Procter. There were over 60 per cent
of the members paying early, so we
are hoping the remaining members
can pay before the end of the year.
Branch hosts zone holiday party
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Next euchre will be held Monday,
Dec. 9 in the Legion Hall at 1:30
p.m. Come out and try your card
skills.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is
hosting a turkey dinner on Thursday,
Dec. 12 at the Legion Hall from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. Takeouts are available
by calling 519-523-9535. Come out
and support your local Legion.
Legion Ladies
Auxiliary to
host dinner
The November meeting of the
Melville Presbyterian Church Guild
and WMS was held in the church
parlour on Nov. 19 with 10
members present.
Mary Douma opened the meeting
with prayer and the WMS Purpose
was repeated in unison. Mary read
the scripture from Matthew 8: 23-27
and an article on “The Storm on the
Great Lakes” that was named the
“White Hurricane”. It happened
Nov. 8-10, 1913. Mary led the
group in prayer and the hymn
“Master the Tempest is Raging” was
sung. The scripture, Acts 27: 13-26
was read in unison and the topic
“When all Hail Breaks Loose” was
read by Mary. The hymn, “Will
Your Anchor Hold” was sung,
followed by the Mizpah
Benediction to close this part of the
meeting.
The secretary, Dona Knight read
the minutes of the October meeting.
It was moved by Margaret
Siertsema, seconded by Jean
Bewley to adopt the minutes as
read. The treasurer’s report was
given by Jeanne Kirkby and a thank
you from Betty Cardiff for the lunch
served after Murray’s service was
read.
Alice Marks and Dona Knight
will deliver the Christmas
poinsettias to the shut-ins. Leona
Armstrong will purchase two large
poinsettias for the church. Leona
gave the treasurer’s report. It was
moved by Linda Garland, seconded
by Elaine Armstrong to give $50 to
Sarah Baker who is going to
Guatemala to do mission work. The
mitten tree will be Dec. 1 and a
Christmas potluck will be held after
church on Dec. 15. Jeanne Kirkby
invited the Guild to her home for the
Christmas meeting. Everyone is to
bring articles for the food bank.
Alice Marks moved to adjourn the
meeting and a delicious lunch was
served by Mary Douma.
Catholic board appoints two new superintendentsThe Huron-Perth Catholic DistrictSchool Board proudly announces theappointment of two new
Superintendents of Education,
effective Jan. 1, 2014.
The board says it is blessed to
welcome Dawne Boersen and Gary
O’Donnell as its new supervisory
officers of education. Boersen and
O’Donnell both bring a wealth of
experience in leadership to nurture
the development of the staff,
students, parents and parishes of the
Huron-Perth Catholic District
School board. The positions serve tofulfill the board’s ferventcommitment to excellence in
achievement and the learning
opportunities of our students. The
board says it is thankful for the
gracious dedication of JoAnn
MacGregor, Superintendent of
Education who is retiring effective
Jan. 17, 2014, and the appointment
of Superintendent Dan Parr as the
Director of Education with the St.
Clair Catholic District School Board.
Boersen has served as an
elementary teacher, co-ordinator andprincipal with the Huron-PerthCatholic District School board for
the past 24 years. Boersen brings a
solid foundation in curriculum,
teaching and learning that will
continue the board’s focus on service
excellence and growth of the whole
person.
“Dawne is foremost a leader who
has immense respect by her
colleagues and the personal
relationships that instill hope to
nurture a positive future,” says
Vincent MacDonald, Director ofEducation. “She is a woman of faithwho leads by modelling Christ-
centred virtues and life lived in
service to others. Dawne has a
progressive understanding of
learning and how to lift students over
the barriers they are experiencing.”
“I approach my new role as
Supervisory Officer for the Huron-
Perth Catholic District School board
with great excitement. I am grateful
to be able to share my experience to
continue to support our students,
families and staff in their faith
journey and to provide an
excellent education for all,” Boersen
says.
Gary O’Donnell has served the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School board and the London
District Catholic School Board as a
teacher, vice-principal, principal and
senior administrator of special
education. O’Donnell brings a deep
understanding of inclusion for
students with special needs, the roleof parents and the adaptivetechnologies and school
improvements that can foster new
beginnings for families.
“Gary is a leader who brings about
positive opportunities by engaging
all persons in a collective focus on
what is possible,” says Vince
MacDonald, Director of Education.
“Gary is a leader who models
humility and his love for excellence
in Catholic education is rooted in our
commitment to inclusion for all
students.”
“I am very pleased and honoured
to be joining the Huron-Perth
Catholic District School Board. I
look forward to working with, and
getting to know, the students, staff
and families of the Huron-Perth
Catholic District School board and
to continue the focus of excellence in
education in an inclusive Christ-
centred school district,” O’Donnell
says.
Donating some cash
As it does every year, the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association made a donation
to a charity, usually one that benefits children in the community. This year, the association
donated $2,500 to the Ronald McDonald House on behalf of the association’s volunteers.
Announcing the donation at the association’s meeting late last month were, back row, from
left: Doug McCann, Edgar Daer, John Green, Henry Hendriks, Peter Hendriks, Brad McBride,
Barry Young and Bill McClure. Front row, from left: Joe Hallahan, Marian Hallahan, Tom
Dickson, Alicha Hallahan, Mike Hallahan and Trina McBride. (Jim Brown photo)
WMS to meet Dec. 1