The Citizen, 1997-12-24, Page 34PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24,1997.
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Music opens Knox service
Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188
UCW Evening Unit
celebrates season
The Evening Unit of the UCW
met at the home of Muriel Coultes
for the December meeting. There
were 20 members and guests in
attendance.
Barbara opened the meeting with
a poem written by a nine-year-old,
"Doesn't Anybody Here Know It's
Christmas?", followed by the
business. The roll call was
answered with a pair of mittens for
the Christmas Bureau.
The program entitled "Christmas
Babies" was presented by six
people representing women in
different situations in life and
concluded with a candle lighting
ceremony and the benediction. A
Christmas contest was played,
followed by lunch served by Jane
Grasby and Mabel Wheeler.
Sandra Dorsch and Marlene
Procter welcomed worshippers on
the Fourth Sunday of Advent at
Knox United Church on Sunday,
Dec. 21.
Joanne Robinson and Elizabeth
Procter played inspiring music on
the piano and the organ as members
and guests arrived for morning
worship service.
Rev. Mary Jane Hobden
welcomed everyone followed by
song time. The First Norwell was
sung. Call to Worship was read
responsively and the Prayer of
Approach repeated in unison as
printed in the bulletin. The Hymn
of Praise was Hark the Glad Sound.
K. Roberts
Moms thank Mabel hosts UCW
Taking part in the advent reading
and the lighting of the candle were
Doris, Tracy and Tim Robinson.
Hope Is a Star was sung by the
congregation followed by Prayer of
Confession in unison as printed in
the bulletin.
The senior choir sang A Maiden
Most Gentle while the junior choir
sang I Heard the Bells and
Shepherd's Echo Song,
accompanied by Joanne Robinson
at the piano and Lila Procter
directing.
The Old Testament reading was
from Micah 5: 2-5a followed by the
singing of Away in a Manger. The
children gathered in the front pew
for story time which was based on
"Love". Rev. Hobden stressed that
people can't see love but that it is
everywhere. The children
adjourned for Sunday School.
Mary Cook and Erin Cook were
in charge of nursery.
Taking part in reading were
Shawn Cottrill and Bridget
Kellington. Psalm lesson was 80:
1-7 and the gospel lesson Luke 1:
39-55 was followed by the hymn
Gentle Mary.
The sermon was based on
"Obedience". Mary Rev. Hobden
obeyed because she had faith.
Shawn Cottrill and Ken
McCracken took up collection
followed by the offertory song All
That I am. Prayers of the people
The Lord's Prayer, closing hymn
Joy to the World, Sending Forth,
Commissioning and Three Fold
Amen, "Go Now in Peace"
concluded the worship service.
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service will be held on Wednesday,
Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Knox
United Church.
Everyone is welcome.
Mabel's Moms met at their
regular time on Wednesday, Dec.
17.
Those who attended were: Karen
Rundle and Holly, Allison
Wightman and Autumn, Linda
Hess and Judith, Lila Procter and
Jessica and Kim Higgins, Laura
and Ashley.
Lila Procter, on behalf of the
group, presented Mabel with a
poinsettia.
Their topic was Christmas. The
next meeting will be Jan. 7.
Mabel's moms met at their
regular time on Wednesday, Dec.
10. Those who attended were Kim
Higgins, Laura, Ashley and Jarrod;
Alison Wightman and Autumn; ‘
Rev. Mary Jane Hobden and
Stephen; Ann-Marie Jean and
Natalie; Lila Procter and Jessica.
Their topic was "Parent Fatigue".
Seniors go bowling
The seniors' bowling scores for
Wednesday, Dec. 17 were Mabel
Wheeler, 94, 142; Laura Johnston,
121, 140; Largaret Mclnnes, 165,
138; Ivey Cloakey, 127, 116; Judy
Gaunt, 177, 132; Eleanor Neill, 84,
82; Evelyn Caslick, 109, 127; Alice
Nicholson, 138, 91; Doris Michie,
128, 132; Jean Walker, 91, 141;
Kay McCormick, 158, 126; Doris
Remington, 193, 164.
Bell expands calling areas
A bid by Bell Canada to expand
the local calling areas for their cus
tomers will result in more free calls
for Blyth and Brussels customers.
Effective in the first quarter of
1998, Brussels customers will now
be able to call Goderich and Clin
ton toll free while Blyth customers
will have access to Wingham.
Seaforth exchanges will be able
to call Goderich and Wingham
callers will be able to reach Blyth,
Clinton and Goderich.
The larger calling areas are part
of a $200 million service improve
ment program for 6.8 million cus
tomers in Ontario and Quebec. This
will provide access to high quality
telecommunications services and
capabilities, in all areas of the
provinces.
Other aspects of the upgrade will
be to give customers internet ser
vice in a local calling area, 9-1-1
emergency service, single-lines for
anyone by 2001 and optional Bell
SmartTouch services.
The project will be funded by the
recently-approved local rate
increase. Basic residential service
charges will increase by $2.57, in
1998.
As of Jan. 1, extra mileage
charges will be eliminated for the
200,000 who pay for a single or
two-party service. The cost ranges
from $.30 to $40 per month.
The Christmas meeting of the
Afternoon Unit of the UCW was
held at the home of Kay Roberts on
Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Roberts
opened the meeting by welcoming
everyone and giving a short
reading, "Reminiscences of
Childhood Christmases."
Janisa Coultes, Edith Vincent and
Jean Pattison were in charge of the
Christmas program. Mrs. Coultes
had prepared a lovely Christmas
program and members were sorry
she was ill and not able to be with
them. Edith Vincent very capably
filled in, beginning with a short
introduction followed by each one
present reading a verse of the poem
"Christmas Medley".
The Christmas story from Luke
chapter 2 was read in unison
followed by prayer.
Short stories were then read by
different members telling about the
people who were involved in the
first Christmas beginning with
Mary, then Joseph, the wise men
and the shepherds.
Mrs. Vincent ended with a
reading which told what Jesus' life
might have been like at the time of
his first birthday.
Christmas carols were sung or
read between each of the readings.
Mrs. Pattison read a poem entitled
"Through the Eyes of a Child"
followed by "Christmas" read in
unison.
Mrs. Roberts conducted a short
business portion and closed the
meeting with benediction. She then
served tea, coffee and delicious
Christmas goodies.
Grade 8s say thanks
The Grade 8 class at East
Wawanosh acknowledge support of
all those who donated to or
supported their raffle draw. The
winners were drawn at the
Christmas concert at the school.
The first prize was the quilt, won
by Ruth Hardy, Auburn; second
prize, a set of sockets, won by Rose
Gower, Goderich; third prize,
potato bin, Barbara Almasi,
Goderich; fourth prize, $50 gift
certificate JJ's Fireside Cafe,
Audrey Linner, Goderich; fifth
prize, pair of ceramic deer, Loma
Priddle, Badjeros.
Thanks also to all those who
purchased fruit basket? and helped
in putting them together. This was
another fundraiser for their trip to
Quebec.
- Bill and Muriel Coultes attended
the COS Toyota Weskate
competitions in Palmerston on
Saturday, Dec. 20 where their
granddaughters Lisa and Laura
Matheson were competing. It was
an exciting weekend for the girls
and their family as Lisa won gold
for her solo freeskate, gold in team
elements, silver in Senior Shadow
dance and silver in senior solo
dance. Laura won gold in
Preliminary Shadow Dance; gold in
team elements; silver in solo dance
and bronze in freeskate for nine to
11 year olds.
The girls represented the Wallace
Figure Skating Club in Kurtzville.
Their mother Janice is president of
the club. Twelve other clubs from
the Central Ontario Section
competed in the weekend
competitions.
Congratulations Lisa and Laura.
Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp.
spent last weekend with her
grandmother Betty Irwin.
Sympathy is extended to Leona
Black and the families of Stanley
Black in the recent passing away of
Stanley.
Sympathy is extended to Lynn
Hayes in the sudden passing away
of her husband, Norm. May your
thoughts and prayers be with these
families in this their time of
sorrow.
in the glory that is Christmas, and the
promise of peace, hope and brotherhood
for all mankind.
We appreciate your continued support.
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Be different and prepare holiday
goodies that are low in sugar and
fat. Instead of the traditional fare,
experiment with lighter alterna
tives. Compare low calorie recipes
with your regular ones to see how
you can adapt your old favourites.
Read your recipes carefully to
make sure you aren't adding
unnecessary fat and sugar and leam
about substitutes for high calorie
ingredients. Don't taste as you cook
- it's surprising how the calories
can add up!
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