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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-07-18, Page 2Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New and Used) Sales £ Service • Antiques & Things 235-1964 EXETER PLAY STORE Sheri DeCharmes, Mark Watson, Amy Tomson, Shannon Hodgson and Janine Curtis take time out to ploy store and fill their bags with groceries at the Nairn Mennonite Church Bible School, Photo by Scheifele At Nairn Church More than 200 at Bible School By JOY SCHEIFELE Two hundred and fifteen children attended the Nairn Daily Bible Vacation School this year making the highest enrollment in the past fifteen years. The Bible School has been held annually in the community for over thirty years and this year again proved to be a very meaningful time. Each morning for two weeks the children arrived at the Nairn Mennonite Church by buses, cars, bikes and on foot. At the sound of the bell ringing they quickly lined up in classes outside the church and entered into the church singing "I Will Enter His Gates". Once inside the church the children's attention was quickly caught by worship leader, Rtith Smith as she led the children in worship and song around the theme of the Fruit of the Spirit. Each day the children learned a new song related to the gifts of the Spirits and pinned a fruit to a tree illustrating God's bountiful goodness. Children then broke into individual classes. Five daughter of Gladys and Roy Cunningham. Elwood and Mae Hockadel of Brandon, Florida spent a few days last week with the latter's daughter, Dorothy and Peter Nott. Sunday the Notts travelled to Scar- borough to visit. Peter's father, Arthur Nott, at the home of Peter's sister," Eleanor Goulden. Nancey and Sam Taylor, Scott and Mary, Swift Current, Saskatchewan are spending two weeks with Nancey's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Scott and other relatives in the community. Mr. And Mrs. Gordon Hardy and Lisa, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hardy and family, Mr, and Mrs. Jim Scott, Brad and Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Scott were among the 94 that at- tended the Hardy family reunion held at the home of Beulah and Clarence Hardy, Lucari, July 8. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heaman near Ailsa Craig were hosts for a Scott family reunion on Sunday. Clarence Millson and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Millson were guests at the Bender Millson wedding at Crediton on Saturday. The Clandeboye U.C.W. catered for the lunch following the reception and dance for Mr. and l'Irs, Don Millson held at the Exeter Community Centre, Saturday night. Christopher Cornelissen of near Ailsa Craig spent a few days recently with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Coughlin while his mother Karen Cornelissen visited her cousins, Rick and Sandra Butler of Guelph. Mrs. Barbara Carter is holding a garage sale on July 20-22 behind the store in Clandeboye. An ad appears elsewhere in the paper with details. Mr. and Mrs, Ray Bernard and Lorrie were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lewis. Elaine Noyes played in the Old Timers ladies team at the Denfield community picnic held at Weldon Park, Arva, Saturday, Clint Hodgins is out of hospital and staying with Harry and Norene McNaughton in London. This year's teachers and assistants included Fern Brunner, Barb Hauman, Julie MacDonald, Katherine Whittaker, Joanne Nichols, Thelma Robinson, Becky Bender, Jane Ingham, Lois Watson, Lori Schlegel, Cathy Wells, Shirley Hodson, Linda Martell, Barb Schlegel, Wilma Smith, Dorothy Nordemann, Anne Elliott, Phyllis Nichols, Gail Frisa, Susan Henderson, Nancy Wooley, Ruth Arnel, Dave Brunner and Truid Thomp- son and Beryl Watson. Following the classes Friday noon each child and teacher was treated with an ice cream drum stick, as a Centralians on bus trip By MRS. FRED BOWDEN More than 40 people boarded the bus outside the United Church Wednesday morning of last week for the trip sponsored by United Church Women. Included in the day's activities was a tour of the restored buildings of the Black Creek Pioneer Village with time out for our picnic lunch on the grounds. We journeyed from there to Kleinberg where we viewed the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Dinner at the Ponderosa Steak House in Kitchener on our may home brought a happy ending to the day. Sunday Service Mr. Paul Schott delivered a challenging sermon in the United Church Sunday morning. He told his listeners that as we journey along through life we like to think that the best is yet to come. Jesus has said "Many will be called but few are chosen". The onus is on us. Are we willing to accept our responsibilities? The children's story was told by Mr. Schott and Mary Lou Tasko was the organist for the service. tWiener Roast There was a good turn out Sunday afternoon for the ball game and wiener roast sponsored by the Centralia Zion Young people and held on the grounds at 'the Cen- tralia Community Centre. The activities on the ball diamond provided plenty of entertainment for those who looked on as they sat and visited in the shade of ,the trees. Wieners were cooked over a fire to the individual's taste. Pop and chips were served, A "thank you" was extended to the Young People for arranging the get together. Persona Is Mrs. Fred Penwarden of Sarnia was a guest ht the home of Mrs. Lorne Hicks for a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shoebottom spent the week- end with Richard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shoebottom in Parry Sound. Bradley, Lori and Chris Shoebottom returned home after holidaying for the past two weeks with their grandparents, Mrs. Warren Clark and Miss. Jean Clarke, Dunnville are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kooy and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald, Grand Bend. About 35 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kooy Sunday for a barbecue, Guests were present from London, Sarnia Forest, Ilderton, Exeter, Lucan and Grand Bend. celebration to the conclusion of a very meaningful two weeks. An "Appreciation Dinner" was held on Monday evening at the Nairn Church for all the Bible School workers who gave many, many hours to reach out to the children in the com- munity. GETS BE — Elaine Jeffrey, daughter of Mr. and Mr's. Alphonse Jeffrey recently received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Western On- tario. She has accepted a position with the Huron Perth R.C.S.S. Board. HURON COLLEGE GRAD — Kevin. Bestard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bestard, RR 3, Parkhill, graduated June 4 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Honours History from the University of Western Ontario, London, Kevin is a graduate of South Huron District High School. NURSING GRAD — Nancy Elizabeth Hern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hern, Granton graduated recently from Fanshawe College, Vic- toria Campus with a Diploma of Nursing. A graduate of South Huron District High School, she will be employed at University Hospital in Edmonton, Alber- ta. CLANDEBOYE Congratulations to Marie Cunningham who was named an Ontario Scholar at North Middlesex District High School. Marie is a Many attend Hodgert picnic By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs, William Routley, Elimville and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hargreaves were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pym Elimville. . Quite a number from this community attended the Hodgert picnic at Queen's Park, Stratford, Saturday. Quite a number of people of this community were guests at the Knight-Kellett wedding at the church Saturday. Rev. Stewart Miner and Mr. Ross Hargreaves performed the ceremony. Groups U and C under the leadership of the leaders. Mrs. Jack Stewart, Mrs. Fred Johns, Mrs. Floyd Stewart and Mrs. Ken Duncan catered to wedding meal and Group W. Mrs. Edwin Miller and Mrs. William Rowcliffe the leaders looked after the lunch after the reception at Hensall Rec. Centre, Saturday evening. Mrs. Larry Ballantyne, Deanne, Cheryl and Jayne, Mrs. David Passmore, Tom and Jon spent part of last week at Turnbull's Grove. ..Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Passmore attended the Moir picnic at Morrison Dam, Sunday. Mr. Claude Mellenger of Edmonton, Alberta visited with his brother and sister-in law Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mellenger of Hensall. He was at the Moir picnic, Sunday and called on Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore, Mr. and Mrs, Ken Duncan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ross, St, Marys to the heavy draft horse picnic at Pla ttsville, Sunday, Mr, and Mrs. Don Richardson, Erin and Brian and Floyd Duncan were supper guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Richardson of Woodham. classes were taken by bus to the East Williams School while the six remaining classes stayed at the church for their lesson. The average attendance this year was 170, with BR children having perfect attendance. The Rev. David Brunner was Director. The children's offerings totalled $337.02. This will be divided equally among the Canadian Bible Society, a self supporting mission in Haiti, Elizabeth Haanstra, and an M.C.C. project to supply visual aids to a Sunday School in a town in Nigeria. 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