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Times-Advocate, 1979-06-13, Page 23Whole roast porker hit at Craig picnic By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG Few who attended this year’s Sunday School picnic at Nairn Mennonite Church are likely to quickly forget the event. The sight of a whole pig being unearthed from its bed of hot embers in a pit behind the church was something to be remem­ bered. Young and old alike watched with breath baited as the foiled covered animal was carefully lifted onto a wooden plank, and appetites were whetted as a delicious aroma arose as the foil shroud was removed. When the committee sat down to plan the annual Sunday School picnic it did so with the Year of the Child in mind and the hope of making this year’s picnic one which the children would especially remember in years to come. Plans soon got underway to highlight the event with the roasting of a whole pig and having the children themselves help to churn ice cream in old fashioned ice cream makers. From the reactions witnessed, it proved a day “never to be forgotten” by any of the participants. Immediately following the .... ........ Decorate your home with beautiful morning worship service the 95 pound pig which was cooked overnight in a pit behind the church was carved up and served with homemade bread, beans and salads. Games were soon organized to avoid the temptations on the part of any parents to find a shady spot for an afternoon nap. The most popular children’s game was the egg throwing contest when each tossed an egg to his partner, and after every successful throw each had to take a step backward. It seemed very mild until it was discovered the eggs had not been boiled. Later the adults used the same format to toss water filled balloons. Ice cream and chocolate cake topped the day off after each had taken his turn at cranking the Handle of one of the ice cream makers. Special thanks was ex­ pressed to Sue Bice and Rueben Gingerich Sunday School teachers who served on the committee, along with Willy Heidebrecht and Pastor Dave Brunner who tended the pig. cream picnic Photo by Scheifele MAKERS— Ross Martin takes his turn at turning the handle of the ^ceICECREAM macer while Todd Bender holds it steady at the Nairn Mennonite annual Sunday School Suiday. - 1 ■ - ■ Two ladies groups meet at G By MANUEL CURTS GREENWAY The Greenway United Church Women held their June meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Edna Woodburn, Grand Hend The Rev. Harley Moore showed a film on Christian Stewardship en­ titled “It’s a love affair.” That same evening the Ladies Guild of Grace Anglican Church held their meeting and enjoyed slides presented by Rev. Blair Dixon, London, of the ac­ tivities at the Huron Church Camp, Bayfield. Both organizations completed arrangements for their strawberry and ham suppers to be held this week. Mrs. Olive Hodgins at­ tended the annual sessions of the Huron Synod held in London earlier this week. Congratulations to Mrs. Evaline Steeper who was 92 Kippen men win in shoot Times-Advocate, June 13. 1979 Well, don't fret, we have the unique gifts that will solve that puzzle for father s day. Punier? years young on Saturday. A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Steeper Friday evening. Jamie Eagjeson who was five years Trld Wednesday entertained a number of his little cousins and friends at a party in the afternoon. Mr. & Mrs Hugh Adair, Kim and Orno and Lillian Ulens attended the wedding ceremonies in St. Thomas, Saturday, of Faye Phoenix and Neil Murray. Neil is the son of Mrs. Ula (Ulens) Murray and the late Jack Murray. Dinner guests with Evelyn and Manuel Curts Sunday were Mr. & Mrs. R. S. English and Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Pollock, Grand Bend. Norman Hodgins and Cor Vandenberk have been busy building themselves a modified tractor. They entered the Mt. Forest tractor-pull events Saturday and came home with second prize in the 7000 lbs. weight class and first in the 9000 lbs. class. r?- E* 1 * Buxton Leather Goods Dionite Attache Cases Kodak and Konica Cameras FULL LINE OF HALLMARK AND CARLTON FATHER'S DAY CARDS .div-i»ca4fo-rte 4- STATIONERY & GIFTS EXETER PUZA 235-2711 Choose the fab-rics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom make your drapes for you. You can also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams. CARRY DINNER ~ Have Brunner, Reuben Gingerich, Willv Heidebrecht and Howard Otterbein carefully cqry the 95 pound roasted pig on a wooaen slab into the church base­ ment for carving in preparation for the annual Sunday school picnic. Photo by Scheifele CUSTOM DRAPES By MRS. RENA CALDWELL KIPPEN Brad Mann, Hensail and John Anderson, Kippen attended the Provincial Trapshooting Championship at Hamilton on June 2 and 3. Brad shot in the junior event scoring a pair of 92’s. John scored 98-100 winning the Veteran Trophy. In the afternoon John hit another 98-100 and tied for the Vern Thornborrow trophy but could only win one trophy in each event; In (’lass A he was runner up with a score of 196-200. WHITING'S WAREHOUSE Creditor) kids entertain mothers, church women j * Main St. Exeter 235-1964 k LARRY SNIDER Steenf This Way Uneven uaually caused by unbalanced wheel. New tires should always be balanced on the wheels. X , * * * Headlight aim should be checked a few times each season, especially when you've been driv­ ing on rough roads. Horizontal and vertical adjustments are easily made. Automakers are offering a new option: extended warranties. Main power train items are covered, but not rust or tires. Bubbling or foaming on the dipstick means that there is water in the oil. Oil and filter change should correct this. Otherwise, look for a leaky head gasket. Battery will last longer if the engine is well tuned. Otherwise, hard starting will drain the battery each day, so that if is always undercharged. This can overwork the alternator and shorten ITS useful life. Good tune-up makes a big difference in how your car runs, and for how long. You can rely on the experts at Larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Huron County s targes! Ford Dealer By MRS. PETER HARTIN CREDITON The Explore’s group entertained ther mothers and the Zion Ur.ted Church Women Thursday evening in the Sunday School rooms. Carolyn Prifhard gave a recitation entitled “Welcome.“‘The girls then sang, “Gooc evening Dear Ladies” anj “This is my Fathers Wr.’ld.” The girls then introduced themselves and repeated the “Explorers Purpose’’ and the “Explore^ Prayer”. “He is Able”'wa then sang. LoriJLym Schenk read the scriptu/e. A kitchen or­ chestra was enjoyed by everyone. Kathy Hendrich played a lovely piano solo. ' Florence Finkbeiner read “The. Parable of the Ten Virgas” and the girls pre^nted a skit of the story. R!ith Anne Martin sang a sob “Do Lord”. Leanne Shwart gave a reading ‘Helping Together”. Joanne fiaght and Lori Lynn Schenk -resented a baton twirlling Juo. Lori Lynn Schenk gave a reading. A mass choir sang “Jesus Loves Even Me” and “Now the Day Is Over.” The girls with the help of their leaders put together the program and everyone enjoyed it immensly. The awards were . presented by leaders Mrs. Florence Finkbeiner, Mrs. Barb Ratz and Mrs. Jennie Hewitt. Receiving their first red star were Anita Fink­ beiner, Kimberly Mills, Tracey Ratz and Lisa Hewitt 2nd red stars went to Kathy Hendrick, Joel Lamport, Lisa Martin and Joanne Slaght. 1st blue star, 3rd year, went to Julie Hendrick, Carolyn Pritchard. 2nd blue star, Leanne Stewart, Lori Lynn Schenk and Tracey Case. Gold star to Ruth Anne Martin. Perfect attendance awards went to Joel Lam­ port, Carolyn Pritchard, Julie and Kathy Hendrick and Tracey Ratz. The girls had a lovely table display of the different crafts ! which they had made. Trn ey Case, Tracey Ratz and Lisa Hewitt thanked the leaders and presented each i with a lovely red rose. „ - While lunch was being - served by Nola Faist, I Lasetta Fahrner, Lyla i Hendrick, Alwinna Galloway, Irene and Mary Schlenker, Nola Ratz and Irene Finkbeiner. The girls presented little plants in attractive holders which they had made to the lady with the closest bir­ thday, Bonnie Slaght; the nearest anniversary, Thelma Finkbeiner; the newest grandmother, Irene Finkbeiner and the one coming the farthest Mrs. Reader from New Market, England. After lunch the regular business meeting of the UCW followed. President Mrs. Ross Pickering opened with prayer. 19 answered the roll call, Minutes were read, offering and pennies for peace was received. Correspondence read and treasurers report given. Lyla Hendrick gave a report for Church in Society and 45 pairs of eye glasses .were sent away and a letter of thanks was read. Mrs. Joyce Preszcator reported on the repairs being done at the manse. Children's Day Sunday was Childrens Day at Zion United Church. Harry Schroeder, Sunday School superintendent welcomed everyone and chaired the program. Mrs. Leila Finkbeiner was organist. Cathy Hendrick gave a reading entitled “I Wonder Why?” The Kindergarten class sang “Jesus Loves the Little Children” and "Zacchaeus.” The Testament and Beginners Class sang “God is Everywhere’’. Mrs. Van Essen read the scripture. The leaders class recited verses on “Thankfullness”. The offering was taken up by members from the junior and junior high classes, Joanne Slaght, Carolyn Pritchard, Eugene Glanville and Jeff Galloway. The junior and junior high classes sang “The Lords My Shepherd and Magic Penny. Mrs. Henry Van Essen, Exeter, brought a special message on “Growing.” Personals Mrs. Reader, New Market, England is visiting with her daughter and family Mr. & Mrs. John Hewitt, Lisa and David. Mrs. Reader enjoyed the church programs as she is the superintendent at her Shoot theTA/orlgAilsa Craig clerk gets a diploma Joyce Coursey, village clerk of Ailsa Craig, receiv­ ed her A.M.C.T.O. from Fanshawe College on June 1. For the past five and a half years Mrs. Coursey has been serving as clerk in Ailsa Craig. In an atempt to keep updated in her field she faithfully attended evening classes once a week while continuing her regular duties. The course involved three semesters each cover­ ing a three month period. “It was hard at first to return to a routine study”, she admitted. But her deter­ mination paid off and on Fri­ day evening she graduated along with seven others from her course. Prior to becoming clerk for Ailsa Craig, Mrs. Coursey worked at the Lon­ don Twp. offices for eight years where she obtained 1 recent visitors with Mr. & wide experience which qualified her for her present position. She was married to the late Thos. Coursey, and has five children. Her two oldest daughters, Linda and Rose are married and living in Chesley and Forrest respec­ tively. Her other daughter. Ruth, is a Record of Perfor­ mance Inspector of cattle and her two sons, Gary and George will be entering grades 12 and 4 respectively. Institute to meet Kippen East Women’s Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. McDowell in Seaforth, June 20 at 8.30 p.m. The speaker is the Dairy Princess roll call in a product made with milk Personals Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jones visited with Mr. & Mrs. Ellison Whiting in Parkhill. Mr. & Mrs. Grant Love, Caro, Michigan, were the guests of Mr. & Mrs. E. McBride. 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