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Times-Advocate, 1982-12-15, Page 18( ) POWs 2A • Times -Advocate, December 15, 1982 Hensall Explorers entertain families and special guests The Hensall Explorer Group entertained their Telling the story of how families to a Christmas Par- Christmas is celebrated in dif- ty on Sunday afternoon at the ferent countries were: United Church as 1982 is the Swedan. Christine Rose; year of the Senior Citizen, the Poland, Dianne Stebbins: Explortrs have been studying Norway. Linda Shirray; Ger- this topic. For their many,Karen McCullough; Christmas Party each Ex- Austria, • Jeelle Be -aver: plorer had as a special guest Yugoslavia. Mlyla Lovell and a senior citizen of the Christina Houston; Portugal. community.' . Heather 'Finney., Belgium, In the entertainment part of Heidi Soudaut:Spain. Sherri - the program they presented a ,\laxwell: Holland. Pollyanna play depicting the ways .in Soudan' witli Elizabeth which Christmas is Thompson as St. Nick and celebrated around the world. Gail Boogetltans as Black Pam Gackstetter was the mu-- Peter: Britain. Tanury Thiel rator with Debbie Lawrence and Canada Leigh Rose. Jean as Mary, and Laurie Harburn Cole was.pianist for.the sing., as Joseph. The angels were ing throughout the play which Karla Oud. Amy Neilands, was directed by explorer Michelle Northcott, Kell' Gackstetter and Angela Bell. Playing the part of the Wise Men .were Jennifer Taylor.• Brenda Neeb - and Jennifer Sellwood. The shepherds were Jodie •Sararas. Amy Campbell and ;Tracy Max- well. Gabriel wasplayed by �uuuuuuuuuttt The Light Touch B•y LAVENDER The only thing that'll stop falling hair is the floor. * The bluebird may bring happiness, but the stork brings tax exemptions. leaders, chief counsellor Lin- da Traquair. counsellors Shirley McAllister, Kathy Mann, Nancy McCullough, Dorothy- Brintnell and Margaret Cole. Following the program each Explorer introduced her family and special guest and then escorted them to the Fellowship hall for dessert lunch. Much appreciation goes to the leaders and the girls for giving such a beautiful afternoon to their parents and guests.. Communion Service• . Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day. dispensing the Sacra- ment of Holy Communion. His sermon subject was "This Cup". Mrs. Dorothy Taylor accompanied the choir in singing "The Seven Joys that Mary Had" and "Kneel at the Manger". Miss Carolyn Love played organ selections. There will be a special Christmas service next Sun- day. Choir practice will be on Thursday evening Dec. 16 at 7:30 p:m. Presbyterian Church Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth presided for the Carmel Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting following the W.M.S. meeting Monday and opened by reading a poem "The Month of December" and prayer. The treasurer Mrs. Hyde :ave an outstanding report =be finances. Of- Christmas solos "What Child president Mrs. Taylor; vice- His Cradle". During the ser - president Mrs. Jean Snell; vice the Nursery Department secretary Mrs. Hoggarth; of the Sunday . School treasurer Mrs. Hyde; group presented their money to pur- leaders Mrs. Hoggarth and chase a Bible for boys and Kathy ROI; quilting Mrs. girls in other countries in Alex MacGregor and Mrs. their own language. The Sun-' Gertie Moir; cards and treats day School have as a project Mrs. Marlene Bell; kitchen . this year "Bible of the committee Mrs. Eleanor Month" and each month one Thompson and 111rs: Skea. of the classes presents a Bible They decided to send Students of.the United flowers to shut-ins. An ex- Church Sunday School held change of gifts followed and their annual Christmas Par - the meeting was closed with ty on Friday evening with a prayer. 'The next meeting will full attendance. The evening be held in January in the opened with singing afternoon. - Christmas Carols followed by United Church the showing of the film Alvin Cole greeted the con- "Christmas in Germanyv. gregation at the Sunday mor- During the games period ning service at the United Heather Forrest, Phyllis Par - church.. The ushers were sons, Barbara Gackstetter Larry Elder, Dennis Martin; and Mary Jane Parsons were Chuck Doxtator and Gary. in charge of the Nursery - Kyle. Mr. McDonald's ser- Kindergarten. Helen Tinney, mon was on The Good and Joyce Pepper and Dianne The Godly. He referred to Hamilton led the juniors, and the story of John the Baptist Sharon Wurm, Glenn Slade whose theme was be good, and Donald Wareing had compared with Jesus who charge of the older boys and taught us to love. girls. At the close of the even - The service opened 'with ing Santa arrived just in time carol singing with Belva Fuss to give out treats to all the at the organ. Donna St. John students and their younger sang .two very beautiful brothers and sisters. also installed: Is This and The Star Was More Hensall news on page 13A In charge of the Christmas Party was chairman Phyllis Parsons and her committee of Joanne Fields, Heather For- rest, Beth McGee and Jayne Condit. PREPARING TREATS — Audrey Christie (right) and her UCW committee prepare gift packages of fruit and candy for shut-in members of Hensall United Church. * .* * * The generation gap doesn't worry most of. us as much as the wallet gap. * * * * Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way thing turn out. * * * * Our friend went to a ski resort that had three slopes: beginner, in- termediate, and call -an -ambulance. Schuss over to • Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. i Hensall 262-2103 for expert service on !your small engines. Tlllunnunuu.rtrtuitiuttuttttliitlltitr CHRISTMAS FLOWERS — A delegation from' Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hen- sall, visited the Blue Water Rest Home to present former church members with red poinsettias. Catherine Bell (left) and Margaret Hoggarth chat with resident Mrs. Pearl Love. HENSALL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE 262-3206 Arena Activities 111 Wednesday, Dec. 15 2:30-3:30 Moms 8 Tots 3:30.5:00 Public Skating 6:00 Novice 7:00 Atom 8:00 Pee Wee 9:00 Bantam vs Mitchell Thursday, Dec. 16 8:30 Sherwoods vs Rostock Friday, Dec. 17 7:00.8:30 Hensall Old Timers Saturday; Dec. 18 . 8:00-12:00 Hensall Minor 1:00-3:00 Public Skating Sunday, Dec. 19 1:00-3:00 Public Skating 7:00-11:00 Hensall Rec Hockey Monday, Dec. 20 7:00-11:00 Seaforth Broomball Tuesday, Dec. 21 5:45.8:45 Hensall Minor 9:00-10:00 Broomball Sponsored by Thuss Garage legion wins The Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion held their meeting on December 8th with President Irvin Ferris in the chair. Six new applicants were brought to the floor and were well received. Membership Chairman, Lloyd Allan, announced a goal of 100 percent dues paid for an early bird plaque; withonly2l left, they are well on the way. Congratulations to Ted Taylor, Bill Bell, Pat Willert and Bill Carlile for bringing home the Zone Euchre Trophy. They will go on to the District Tournament in February. Several donations were ap- proved: $50.00 to ARC In- dustries in Dashwood, $50.00 to the Heart Foundation, 550.00 to Homemakers in Wingham. To help old-timers buy sweaters it was decided to pay for half the cost, which was 5180.00. Two hours free skating was donated. zone trophy A Christmas party tor the children was held on Sunday, Dec. 5th. Three interesting films were shown with the - help of Jamie McClinchey. Christmas carols were sung, led by Jan Beierling. Santa made his usual visit with a bag of gifts and candy, even though his sleigh had a little trouble getting through the rain. Thanks to all who made it a success. On Dec. 23rd Legion members will visit Queensway Nursing Home. President Alice Neilands presided for the Christmas meeting of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary Christmas meeting with a very good attendance. Donations of 575.00 were made to Hensall Minor Hockey association for free skating during the Christmas holidays and 550.00 to Day Care Centre at Huronview. Treats will be taken to Queensway Nursing Home on Decembe new LITTON B O I F A T Microwave Oven with Auto -Cook It's the microwave oven that "asks" you questions! wxx1 MIK' I58rt Simple, easy-to-use...it "ASKS" you questions and automatically guides you to delicious meals! Look at how easy it is to use Auto -Cook... Corn on the Cob 1 Simply press the Auto -Cook ped The word CODE) will appear on the window The CODE) for Corn on the Cob is 42 Just press the4and2pads(total421 2 l - Immediately the oven mil • "ask • you for the NO.? 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Gifts left from the Christmas party will be pass- ed on to needy children. The money draw will .be on December 23rd. Youth for Christ South Huron Youth for Christ held a very successful rally recently in Brucefield School with about eighty-five in attendance from Goderich, Exeter, Grand Bend, Zurich and Brucefield areas. The ral- ly - opened with lively Christmas carol singing followed by. the three quiz team. The 'teams are from Zurich. Exeter, Goderich and Bayfield. They are quizzing this year from 1st Timothy. Next rally they will be quiz- zing from 1st Timothy Chapter 3. The Exeter team .tied with Zurich. Group games consisting of Basket- ball, floor hockey, volleyball and Swedish dart ball . followed. Next rally will be held on January 18th at the same location in the form of fami- ly and talent night. Be sure to attend and enjoynight of Christian Fellowsh�. CAROLLING AT QUEENSWAY - Volunteers and residents sang Christmas songs, accompanied by pianist Joyce Pepper, at a Christmas party at Queensway nurs- ing home. Rev. Stanley McDonald, who spoke a few words, is in the right foreground. The party was organized by nurse's aid Nancy Phillips. UCW annual Mrs. Shirley Luther was guest speaker at the United Church Women's• Annual Meeting .of Hensall United Church, held on Mbnday, December 6 in the Fellowship Hall. She pointed out how allptotit the Old Testament the details of Jesus' birth were foretold, and how all these predictions came true down to the smallest detail. God did His part by preparing the world and now, as we prepare for Christmas, we should do our part by allowing God to come into our hearts. Mrs. Pat. Cook gave the devotional and again referred to the prophesies of the Old Testament and pointed- out how science and' the Old Testament got together in describing the Creation and the light which came first. Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. it is faith in God that tells us who we are, where we came from and where we are going. During the meeting, past president Mrs. Hilda Payne was presented with a life - membership pin by Mrs. Diane Gerstenkorn in honour of her past service. She gave appropriate thanks to the members. The budget was presented by Miss Mary Goodwin and accepted. Mrs. Diane Gerstenkorn presented the new slate of officers and they wereinstalled by Rev: Stanley McDonald. Past president, Mrs. Hilda Payne; president, Mrs. Joyce Pep- per; 1st and 2nd vice presidents, vacant; secretary, Mrs. Grace Drum- mond; treasurer Miss Mary Goodwin. Pre Christmas Sale 1 'S% off all Arrangements 1 0%O off all Supplies The Flower Basket Hensall (next to Don's Market) Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Sot. 9 - 5:30 Thurs., Fri. 9 - 8:30 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" •FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS (Sates & Service to Most Makes) •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS For Farm & Business •SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES •MOFFAT APPLIANCES •INSECT LIGHTS & FLY KILLING UNITS •GIFTS •MANY OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 Pre Christnias Sale Dec6 16th & -17th only l 20%. Everything Except Consignment items AT The Birch Tree 90 King St., Hensall i I Tb cherished old friends and valued new friends, we would like to take this opportunity to wish our friends and patrons all the joy, the hope and the happiness of Christmas. May the meaning of the holiday be deeper, its friendships stronger, its hopes " ;righter, as it comes toou during uring the New Year. &AGHAPPYGNCHRIEWSTMAS Closed, December 24,25,26,27; January 1,2,3 HEflS&L DISTRICT C0OPER&IVE HENSALL ZURICH BRUCEFIELD 262-3002 236-4393 482.9623