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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-09, Page 6rage 6 Timet: -Advocate, December 9, 1901 The unwelcome countdown begins Last week I mentioned seeing jolly St. Nick in the televised Santa Claus parade from Toronto on November 1. I was startled because. un- til then. thoughts of Christ- mas had not entered my mind. Seeing him reminded me of things to come - things I was not ready for. He reminded me of things I was not even ready to think about. especially on an In- dian Summer day at the beginning of November. For example. Santa leads to Christmas: Christmas comes in winter: and winter means snow, wind and cold. I did not want to think atlout wearing heavy coats and boots. Nor did I want to search for the shovel for the trunk of the car or the scraper for cleaning the car windshield. II know where the scraper is. It's behind the closet door which one opens at one's own risk. And I was not willing to take the risk I did not want to be told followed by complete had not struck in early there were only 46 shopping silence. November. days left until Christmas. Inevitably I take part in I was not prepared for Everyone knows how quick- the annual last-minute rush wrapping presents, either. ly the countdown goes. with hundreds of other Have you noticed how stub - I was not ready to prepare desperate shoppers. In born price tags are, when a shopping list. I /an out of November. I was not ydu try to remove them in a ideas last year. People are' prepared to contemplate hurry? Wrapping paper is not helpful when I ask what crowded stores and long pretty. unless you measure too long making the parcel look bulky or you cut the sheet too short making the wrapping job look half finished. 1 did not want to think about the sweet treats of Christmas, tempting though it was. My winter clothes shrank just hanging in the closet this summer. Goodness knows what they'll line-ups. frazzled nerves and be like after Christmas. aching feet. Of course. the Christmas Nor was I ready to think spirit will come to me about signing Christmas sooner or later. I enjoy shop - cards. addressing and stuf- ping for gifts and wrapping fing envelopes and licking them: I look forward to sen - stamps. Over the past few ding and receiving cards. years, my letter writing has I was just not ready for become Tess and less things the first time I saw prompt. Many letters are Santa this season. But that now left until they are was way back on November slipped inside a Christmas 1. Now it's December 9. And card. The letter -writing bug I'm still not ready. By Elaine Townshend they want. They either want nothing or everything. My youngest nephew and I go through the same ritual every year. I ask him what he wants. He rattles off a list that would stagger even the most stable mind. Then I ask him for his list for his "poor relatives." That request is' Ileleralliiellene aft wra eft era Pre Christmas Sale 5 1O%off Christmas MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS WAREING Mary Elizabeth Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Elliott, RR 1 Sebringville, was united in marriage to Douglas William Wareing, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ware- ing, on November 14, 1981. The marriage took place at Northpark Community Chapel, London, officiated by pastor William McRae. The bride's attendant was Miss Wendy O'Brien, Waterloo and Robert Wareing, Kippen was the best man. Mrs. Sheeler provided the organ music and the soloist Mrs. Gloria Fama, Windsor accompanied herself with the guitar. Guests were ushered by John Elliott and Tim Traquair. The couple spent a week in Baltimore, Maryland and is now residing in Hensall. FEATURE OF THE WEEK ****I Shortbread Gift Package _ **************************; Gingerbread Houses 1. MR. AND MRS. WILLIS MOLLARD Mary Joan Gray and Willis Orville Mallard exchanged marriage vows October 17, 1981 at St. George's Anglican Church, London with the bride given in marriage by her brother Wally Gray and was attended by Mrs. Dorothy Smoke. The best man was Gary Allen and guests were ushered by Erle Hamilton and Ted Millen. The groom is the stepson of Robert Flynn, Parkhill and the son of the late San- foretta Flynn. After a honeymoon to Virginia the couple is now residing in Ailsa Craig. Pentecostal ladies elect new officers The annual business meeting of the Women's Ministeries of the Pentecostal Tabernacle. was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Keith Gonyou with 18 members present. The meeting was opened by singing "Hark. The Herald Angels Sing" and Joy to the World". Prayer was offered by Mrs. Blanche McDonald. Pastor Gonyou shared the Word of God Showing how in Jesus Christ we can have all things new. Pastor Gonvou then lead in prayer and praise and Doreen F:rh led in a prayer of re -dedication committing each one presen•. to the Lord and to His service throughout the coming year. The minutes of the 1980 an- nual meeting were read. The treasurer's report for the year was also given. The slate of officers for the coming year 1982 are: president- Mrs. Ruth McLaren. vice presidents - Mrs. Doreen Erb and Mrs. j Edith Millar: treasurer - Mrs Mary Blanchard; secretary - Mrs. Shirley Prouty. The minutes of the November meeting were read The roll call was answered with a scripture verse on "Gift" Mrs. Susanna Cann sang, "The Lord is My Shepherd". This was a special request. A poem was read by Mrs. Lois Gonvou entitled "A Converted Christmas.". A time of prayer followed with each member pa: ticipating. The secret pal gifts were then distributed and a deli- cious lunch was served. E1•1111 1111Ei•ell 1111 237-377837-3778 1 COUNTRY CLIPPERS 1 UNISEX HAIRSTYLING 1 1 1 1 - Mt. Carmel Hos All The Latest In Hair Fashion Services For The Entire Family Wash 'N' Cuts Custom Perms Hi lights Bard Trims Conditioning I f0116. Tints Hennas Ear Piercing LillG011.137-3778 Fee Your Appelntrneut Tetley L opiem TUES -WEO.•FRI. 9.6 THURS. rill SAT rill 3 - RFY- alI-In- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • MR. AND MRS. HARRY HOMER Joanne Dow and Harry Homer were united in marriage recently at the Hibbert United Church in Staffa with Rev. A.H. Daynard officiating. The bride is the daughter of Elmer and Mary Dow, RR 2, Staffa and the groom is the son of Annie Homer and the late Charles T. Homer, Norton, New Brunswick. The maid of honour was Nola Dow and bridesmaids were Donna Mossman and Karen and Hillary Homer. The best man was Les Jempson and guests were ushered by Alvin Dow, Sandy Oswick and John Scott. Stuart Dow wos soloist and the organist was Carol Ann Scott. After a honeymoon in Eastern provinces the couple has taken up residence in London. 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