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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-12-10, Page 9bac I,i ow Sentuel, Wednesday, December no, 1986 --Page 9 Holyrood WT enjoys Christmas meal The Christmas meeting of the Holyrood Women's Institute was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Leo Murray when a delicious Christmas dinner with turkey and all of the trimmings was enjoyed. Mrs. Harold Smith presided and the meeting opened with the singing of the In- stitute Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. The rollcall was answered with a gift for the Women's Crisis Centre in Kincardine. Mrs. Douglas McEwan read the minutes of the previous meeting and also talked about the visitors from Prince Edward Island who will be coming in 1987. There was a letter of thanks from Mrs. Audrey McDonald for the lovely doily she won on the lucky draw at the recent bazaar. The doily was made by' Mrs. Grant Eckenswiller. Mrs. Weir Eckenswiller thanked the ladies who assisted with their 40th anniversary luncheon and gave a generous donation in appreciation. Other expressions of thanks were given and a donation was made in response to a letter from Sharon Creighton, the public health nurse. A 4-H course was explained and the new leaders will be appointed. Cards were signed for sick folks and a gift will be sent to a former member. Mrs, Before you send i4 seal it .. THE tLUNG ASSOCIATION Lungs are for life _- LUCKNOW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. REV. ALLISON J. RAMSAY, MINISTER Nursery downstairs for children under 4 EVERYONE WELCOME Christmas Candlelight Service In the Christian Reformed Church on December 21. 1986 at 8:00 p.m. Pastor: Dwayne ,Thielke Nursery provided downstairs Refreshments after service EVERYONE WELCOME SPECIAL GOSPEL MEETINGS roma to LUCKNOW COMMUNITY CENTRE AND HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF "Pardon For Sin And Assurance Of Salvation" Presented by: MR. LORNE MITCHELL Oil Springs, Ont. MR. GEORGE PATTERSON • Clinton, Ont. EACH TUESDAY NIGHT 8:00 R.M. All Welcome Come 4 Bring Your Friends Harold Smith thanked those who helped with the bazaar and all expressed ap- preciation to Mrs. Murray for the use of her home and to the ladies who prepared and served the Christmas dinner. Cheerio boxes will be sent to the sack and shut-ins and card parties will begin in the New Year, the first one on January 5 at 8 p.m. A :truce Tartan plate was donated'to the institute by Mrs. G. Messenger who was present at the bazaar with the Bruce Tar- tan articles on Saturday. The program was in keeping with Christmas and readings were given by Mrs. Lorne Eadie, Mrs. Frank Maulden, Mrs. Agnes Hodgins, May Boyle, Mrs. John Scott and Mrs. Douglas McEwan. Mrs. Ellwood Elliott gave some riddles. The courtesies were given by Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs. Lorne Eadie and Edna Boyle with Mrs. Ellwood Elliott winning the prizes. Mrs. Leo Murray expressed a welcome and thanks to all those who came to her home for such a pleasant meeting. Christmas carols were sung and Mrs. Lorne Eadie expressed appreciation on behalf of everyone t� all those who assisted in any way. Mrs. William MacPherson favored with a Christmas hymn and the meeting closed with 0 Canada. The Sunshine Sister Christmas gift exchange then took place and brought many surprises. People Report Friends and relatives were saddened on Tuesday to learn of the death of John Lockhart at Parkwvood Hospital in London. Jo h taught many years ago at the Kinlough school. His wife, Susan Haldenby of Westford, predecedsed him when they resided in Kincardine where they celebrated both their 50th and 60th wed- ding anniversaries. The remains rested at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home in Kin- cardine where the funeral was held on Fri- day afternoon. We extend sympathy to his family and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of Ripley, Mrs. Frank Maulden and Mrs. Arthur Phillips were dinner guests on Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William MacPherson. Mr and Mrs. Fred Page had to go to Toronto for the past two weekends where Joan is receiving medical attention. We send get well wishes. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Frank Hawthorne, the Kinloss Township clerk; on the death of his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Palmer and Scott of Fonthill spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Arthur Phillips and Mrs. Frank Maulden. Mrs. Win Allen of Ripley and formerly of here is a patient in the Kincardine and District Hospital. We send out get well wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bouchard of ochester N.Y. spent the weekend at the manse here with Pastor and Mrs. Christenson and .took Mrs. Christenson (Senior) who has spent the past month here home to their Rochester home for a visit. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Evelyn Hodgins of Kinloss and formerly of here is a patient in a London hospital for treatment. At the Anglican Parish Service here on Sunday the Sunday school and the youth group and their leaders presented the pageant "the Journey of the Shepherds" and all enjoyed the singing of the age-old carols. This was followed by a delicious noon meal. Much credit is due to all who helped make it a lovely Christmas family occasion. Turn to page 10 d,0 GOOD NEWS A PENSION PLAN is changing for the be11ex egzigia41- (igS7. On. January 1, 198Z your Canada Pension Plan will change. These changes.,put your Plan on a solid, long-term financial foun,;dation.. It's important to know what benefits are available because your Plan provides you and/or your fam- ily with • a basic level of earnings protection when you retire,become disabled, or die. 1ou.will, however, have to apply for the benefits when you believe you are eligible. The information that follows highlights the major improvements. It's good news! rinancing a better tomorrow New financing arrangements will make and keep your Plan more secure than ever. Right now,.you and your employer each contribute 11% of your earnings up to a maximum amount. Each year until 1991, the contribution rate will rise by 0.2% and from there until 2011 by 0.15%. If you make the maximum contribution, you will pay about $26 more in 1987. A. wider choice of retirement options • Atter January 1st, you can begin receiving your CPP pension as early as age 60. You could qualify even if you' are not fully retired, . 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