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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-02, Page 19a I• NEW GRANTON FIRE VAN — A new rescue truck was officially turned over to Biddulph township Saturday night by the Granton Firemen's Association. From the left are chief Ward Ellyatt, Firemen s Association president Val Middleton turning the keys over to reeve Wilson Hodgins and chairman of the Granton fire deportment councillor Ken Lyons. Rescue unit is presented at Granton firemen's ball Times -Advocate, December 2, 1981 Page 3A By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTO Saturday evening the Granton Volunteer Fire Department held their an- nual banquet and dance at the Mason's Hall. Prior to the dinner a rescue unit van, fully equipped, was presented to Wilson Hodgins, reeve of the Township of Biddulph by Val. Middleton, president of the Department. The following courses have been taken by the Volunteer Firemen of Gran- ton. First aid, 20 members; Cardiac Pulmanary Resuscitation C.P.R., 18 members; extradition, eight members. The department consists of a chief, deputy chief. two captains and 24 men. The work on the van was done by the Granton Volunteer Firemen and fun- ding to purchase and outfit it, was through the proceeds from dances and an auction sale. Clare McRobert is the sec. tres. of the dept. Following asumptuous hot beef dinner and home made pie for dessert, put on by the ladies of Court Valentine C.O.F., the rest of the even- ing was spent dancing to the music of B & L Stereo. brought into focus for us. N The dimensions of Advent are joy, thanksgiving and hopeare called to rearrange our lives and to discover things that are vastly impor- tant to them. Each one of us knows what is needed in our own lives. We must be con- cerned with those with whom Christ is concerned, the lonely, the foresaken, the hungry: Victor Kop performed the ceremony of lighting the first candle in the Advent Wreath which denoted Life Everlasting, symbolized by the holly in the wreath. In his story to the children the minister explained about the star and what it sym- bolized. Sunday School attendance awards were presented by Superintendent Mrs. Leroy Bryan,to the following members. Frances Harrett 2nd pin; Teddy Mills 3rd pin; Ginger McCall 1st bar; and Heidi Hayden 3rd bar. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Jarman in lov- ing memory by her niece Mr. Emerson Wallis. At St. Thomas Anglican Church the Rev. Greg Smith was the celebrant of the Eucharent Celebration of the Season of Advent. In the children's time the Rector performed the blessing of the Advent Wreath and the lighting of the first candle. The Advent song "The King of Glory" was sung by the junior choir accom- panied by the Rector on his guitar and Mrs. Ron Hardie at the piano. The Epistle of the Day was read by Helen Herbert and the Gospel by Rev.. Smi Women's Institute news Members of the Granton W.I. visited and entertained the residents of Craigholme at •Ailsa Craig on Tuesday afternoon November 24. Everyone enjoyed a sing -a- long with Mrs. Chas. Gowan at the piano, some readings by Mrs. C. Lewis, Mrs. Don Roloson and Mrs. Percy Hodgins. concluding with some favorite hymns. A pleasant time of visiting followed with refreshments. On the way home to Granton the ladies took a few minutes to drop in at the Craft Shop run by the Crest Home. Church news At the United Church the Rev. Elwood Morden con- ducted the service for the first Sunday in Advent, and entitled his sermon"Dimen- sions of Advent". We tend to forget and are carried away with our own ambitions" said the Minister. God helps to put things in their proper prospective, to sort them out, and then His Ministry is Credits) By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Miss Peggy Willert, Hensall spent Saturday and Sunday with Brenda Glanville. Master Robert and Dennis England, Huron Park spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and girls. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Robt England and boys, Huron Park. Mr. and Mrs. Keith BrintnellandBradley Wright, Exeter were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Armstrong and family. e ministering the Sacrament of confirmation and celebrating the Holy Eucharist for this parish in the Church of St. Thomas at 11:00 a.m. Please make an effort to come and support the candidates for confirma- tion and also to meet with the Bishop at the reception to follow. At the Granton Communi- ty Bible Church Pastor Fretz taught from Ezekiel chapter 20. This chapter along with many others in the Bible teaches that God is a convenant keeping God. God's promises cannot fail whether they were made to the Jewish nation or to those who would believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Master Tom Hack and Master David Jenken led in Takinghissermonfrom the Epistle the Rector dealt with the ten com- mandments, saying, If you love your fellowmen, you have carried out the com- mandments followed by the communion of the people and the blessing of the children. A very successful bazaar was held in the church hall on Saturday atternoon. There was a number of Christmas craft items for sale. the usual handmade ar- ticles. such as knitted wear, sewing and as always lots of home baking. Next Sun- day. December 6 Bishop Morse Robinson will be ad GATE SION WINNER — Lyle Kinsman, RR 2 Kippen (left) won the Hallrace Farms•Trophy for the champion 441 gate sign in Huron County. The award was made on the basis of a judging by the 4-11 club leaders. Jim Hallman is making the presentation for Hallrace Farms. Dillon photo several songs, including "God is a wonderful God". C.G.I.T. news The C.G.I.T. members and their leaders Mrs. R. Harloff and Mrs. G. McRobert visited and entertained the residents of the Wildwood Nursing Home near St. Marys on November 29. Each girl took a young friend with her, as children were welcome. The enter- tainment took the form of skits, piano solos and a hymn sing. The group brought treats with them such as cookies and other goodies. Happy Gang Christmas dinner A number of the Happy Gang and their friends en- joyed a delicious turkey dinner catered to by Unit (2) of the U.C.W. on November 25. Mrs. James Kerr presid- ed. Following the dinner a friendly game of euchre and crokinole was enjoyed. Hap- py Birthday greetings were sung for members with birthdays in November and December. They were the following members, George Round. Nora Wissel, Wreatha Burnett, Elsie Dann, and Eileen Summers. There will be no meeting of the Happy Gang in December. Medway Euchre club The Medway Euchre Club met at thehome of Mrs. Jean Donley. Prize winners were the following members: men's high score, Cliff McRobert: lone hands, Chester McComb; low score. Jim Kerr; ladies high score. Charlotte Kerr; lone hands. Ethel Lewis; low score. Susan McComb. A get well card was signed• by everyone for Clara Hodgins who is a patient in Victoria Hospital, South St. Campus London. Forester news Congratulations to Dorothy Hern on being chosen Forester of the year at the Western Ontario Provincial Assembly held at the Ramada Inn in London on November 20-21. Sister Hern is a member of Gran - ton's Court Valentine. Court Valentine was also responsible for the "In Memoriam Service" at the Assembly on Friday even- ing. Fourteen members wearing red degree gowns with white collars each carrying a lighted candle and a white chrysanthemum, formed a semi circle around the draped altar. Rev. Bro. Stan MacDonald High Court Chaplain opened the service with prayer. Following the reading of the names of former members who had passed on from the Scroll by Sec. Bro. Vidal Mills, the sisters each read a short obituary and placed their flower in a vase on the altar. Sister Doris Spence accompanied by Sister Marianne Kennedy on the piano, favored with two appropriate Satred songs. On Saturday evening at the banquet, a cheque for $4700.00 was presented to the High Chief Ranger Bro. Gilbert Short from the assembly, for cancer research. another cheque for $4125.00 was presented to Homer McKay Chairman of St. Marys Hospital Board, by Bro. Harvey Anderson as a donation towards the cost of a Surgibed for the hospital, from the W.O.P.A. assembly. The money for this project was raised by all the courts as a joint effort. On Tuesday evening members of Court Carlton men's lodge and Court Valentine met at St. Marys Memorial Hospital to have their pictures taken with the Surgibed. Nurse Inger Lem - mon gave a very informative demonstration of this piece of equipment and showed all its advantages, and later took the members on a tour of the recently opened new wing of the hospital. fr�� o sp %Po 41, qs �.— — Get opportunity of the year. our savings opp Chrisy of he takeet This could l Y beautiful We're your home looking Clearance Prices Now•f ad- vantage of our January more quality overstocked with at least 100,000 should have. peting and appliances than we fur- niture, carp ENTER HOW / EE FR CHRISTMAS DRAWS We're giving away $200. in gift Certificates Your Homeland furniture and opplionce store MAIN ST. Wo,ehouse rurn.ru.• and Appl,onces Unl,m,led lNew and Used • Annpues 6 fh,ngs Sol t Ser.,c• EXETER 235-1964