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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-12-18, Page 26Page 6A Times -Advocate, December 18, 1985 GET MOST SKATE-ATHON PLEDGES — The top pledge getters i the recent Hensoll minor athletic skate- athon are shown here. Back, left, David Stephens, Brad De Wis, Rob Hoffman and Tracy Campbell. Front, Brett Lammie, Steven Campbell and Derek Campbell. T -A photo Seniors have Christmas party The Three Links seniors met on Wednesday evening December 11 at 6:30 p.m. and all enjoyed a delicious turkey supper prior to the meeting. Following supper the president Al- deen Volland welcomed the 32 members and guest present. The treasurer gave her report as did the card convener. The president then called on our - guest Mary Broadfoot and Nelson Howe who entertained with Christmas music and several toe - tapping numbers which were enjoyed by everyone. A few games of euchre filled out the program. Winners were: ladies high - Evelyn Flynn, Men's high -Stewart Blackwell, One hands - Irene Finlayson. The next meeting will - be on January 14/86 at 2 p.m. Seniors enjoy afternoon Shuffleboard and cards were en- joyed by 18 participants on Thursday, December 12 at Hensall Community Centre. The high scorers were Dorothy Elder, 241, Alf Ross, 225, and Helen—Anderson, 217. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Joe McLellan who is presently in hospital. Queensway news Have you caught the Christmas Spirit? We here at Queensway cer- tainly have! This past week evetwone Velma Robinson Phone 262-3205 a List? Bundles of joy and Yuletide cheer coming your way, as we add our thoughts of thanks on this merry holiday! Hensall Siding RR 1 Hay 237-3260 Warmest wishes and many thanks _are coming your way. Have a Merry Christmas from the man- agement and staff at MERCURY LINCOLN HENSALL MOTORS LTD. Moro C•„r.,y, l«.••• LINCOLN M.•„ry O. HWY 4, MENSAL'. 262.2604 .. . o.,.,- 11• • has been busy preparing for our big family Christmas party. Decorating the halls, baking in the kitchen, and our choir practising their carols. Everyone had a job to do. Despite all our work we had time to enjoy a church—service with Rev. Hawley on Tuesday, December 10. Rev. Hawley's volunteers were Mrs. Alice McLean, Mr. Carfrey Cann and Mrs. Audrey MoGregor. Mr. Bob Cameron was the pianist. Everyone agreed that it was a lovely service. On Friday, December 13 we were lucky to have the pleasure of having the Hensall Public School choir. Children from grades one and two and five and *Tame and sang for us. Our residents were presented with candles made for them by the children. We had a lovely afternoon. Sunday, December 15 was the big day everyone had been anxiously awaiting and it was just as wonder- ful as we had all hoped it would be! In the afternoon the South Huron High School Choir and our very own Queensway Choir entertained' our residents and families with `several Christmas carols and favorite songs. The performances were lovely! Our afternoon of musical entertainment was concluded with Christmas greetings extended by Mary Beth Jantzi. The residents and families also en- joyed a delicious Christmas dinner prepared by the Queensway Dietary staff. We at queensway wish to thank the volunteers who so graciously I donated their time to help us out with our party. They are Iva Reid, Dorothy Elder, Grace Sararas, Dorothy Brint- nell, Eileen Rannie, Nick Van Duyn, Joelle Martin, Lori and Lisa Faber, Amy Campbell, Jodi Sararas, Jen - 1 :lifer Taylor, BilJ Gibson and Rev. Stan McDonald. Thank you! Have a `sa fe holiday season. About people you know Doug and Karen and family of Tavistock, and Bruce and Janet of Strathroy visited with their mother Mabel Shirray on Sunday. Alma Horton has returned to hospital, we wish her a speedy recovery. Herb Stretton has returned home from hospital. Get well soon. H�nsal.I .Kinsmen donate :1,000 to Hensall Figure Skating Club The Hensall Figure Skating club wold like to thank Hensall Kinsmen Club for the $1,000.00 donation receiv- ed this past week. Their support is very much appreciated both this season as well as last. Also, we would like to mention the other supporters who gave the club donations this season; General Coach, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, IOOF Lodge and the Rebekahs. This is our second year in operation as a figure skating club with increas- ed membership from last year. We have been busy with different fund- raising events this past year to assist our club's financial status. We hosted a fashion show in September, at which time a number of businesses in Hensall and area donated door prizes and sponsored advertisements for our show. Many thanks to these fine organizations and the businesses that have donated to our club. Your sup- port is very encouraging. The cheese sale fundraising event just completed by the figure skating members was a big boost. The top two winners was Cassi Bryn for fist prize with total sales of $372.69. Second prize went to Leann Consitt with total sales of $295.21. Horticulturists to Hamilton Tuesday the 10th of December was dull and wet but for 47 members of the Hensall Community Horticultural Society it was a wonderful day. 1311ison Tgavel Agency put us in a - good bus, gave us a good driver, Mr. Gary McFalls and got us to Hamilton. There we saw "The Geritol Follies" Christmas Show. These seniors are remarkable. They make you laugh, they make you feel good as they sing and dance and enjoy themselves immensely. It's a show everyone any age should see, a great day to remember. Hensall United Church The 22 niember senior and junior choir led the ministry of music at the United Church on Sunday morning with Belva Fuss at the organ. "In a Manger" by H. Hill, a very beautiful and meaningful anthem by H. Hill, was the anthem by the senior choir. The junior choir sang, "Jesus is His Name" and "Once there was a Little Town". Donald Stebbins, a member of the worship committee, greeted the con- gregation and Lorn Gackstetter, Jim Parsons, Paul Alexander and Charlie Hay were the ushers for the service. Mr. McDonald spoke on the subject of "The God Who Comes". He spoke of how God comes to the world as it is and to people as, they are and He comes right. now. "The Message of Christmas is the Gospel...the good news," he said, "for it is the news of God who comes. This is an occasion for celebration, for our God is the Liv- ing God." The service.opened with the singing of Christmas carols and the church, was decorated beautifully which gave a real atmosphere for Christma, worship. The congregation were reminded that next Sunday would be Christmas Sunday and that Sunday evening the C.G.I.T. would be holding their An- nual C.G.I.T. Vesper Service. Service would also be held on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p.m. Tke Sunday Church School of the United Church went out carolling around the village on Sunday after- noon and then came back to the church for their Christmas party. At 3:30 p.m. a special visitor in the per- son of Santa Claus. made his early visit to the students. Appreciation is expressed to the teachers who ar- ranged and conducted this Christmas party for the students. Carmel Presbyterian The third Advent Candle at Carmel Presbyterian church on Sunday was lit by Winnie Skea and Margaret Hog- garth gave the story of love. Organ and piano duets by Carolyn Love and Dorothy Taylor featured a medley of Christmas music, before and during the service. Miss Joanne Verlinde played Christmas carols on her accor- dion . The Christmas service will be held next Sunday with special music for the occasion. Everyone is reminded of the carol service which will be at Cromer next Sunday evening December 22 at 7:30 p.m. /- Unit 2 - Hensail U.C.W. December 9, Kay Mock chaired the Christmas meeting of unit 2. Jeanette Turner conducted.the devotional with the Christmas story according to St. Luke, a meditation and singing of "0 Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent ,Night". The special project was a donation of 25t for each Christmas dinner we will have This years pro- ject money will go to the Christian Blind Mission. Mona Alderdice conlducted the business which includedhotice of the executive meeting January 3 at 9:30 a.m. Helen Drysdale read a very in- teresting account of the Inuit of Baf- fin island as reported by John Bennett- a Carleton University stu- dent who had lived with the Inuit for several months on a research project. A large quantity of babies clothing was donated for a bale for Zaire. Mother Theresa's Christmas message of 1983 was read. A social hour over lunch served by Jean Ware- ing and Judy Parker was enjoyed. Hensall Bantams The Hensall' Bantams went on a shooting spree December 11 when they hosted and defeated Mitchell 14-0. Rob Wareing recorded his first shut -out of the season as Mitchell were kept tied up and only had a few shots on goal. Jason Imanse was top scorer for Hensall with four goals and four assists, followed by Scott Bell who had four goals and two assists. Rob Taylor marked up two goals and three assists for his team. Brian Moir chalked up two goals and one assist, with Jim Dickens getting one goal and two assists. - Wayne Scotchmer orded one of each with Rob Valid and Andy Phillips both recording one assist. The boys will host Zurich on Wednesday December 18 at 8:30. rONATION — Bonnie Lawrence, president of the Hensoll Figure Skating Club, accepts a $1,000 donation presented on behalf of the Hensall Kinsmen by treasurer Mark Consitt. 46. OCome ••• •• r4 D • MAy This Holy - TIME hold MANY Ctood ThiNc S fort All. The Birch Tree Hensall PRESENT — Queensway resident Asa Deeves accepts a candle from Adam Ellis during a visit by the Hensall Public School choir to the nursing home. cr!Nwawa mns q art OKI CION6Wit OtlANy 4,41,1a,n1/V' 1,04,4+4`iV 441461,141 We're joining Santa in wishing you a very merry Christmas. Thank you for your patronage. THE YOUR ONE STOP YARN CENTER 115 King St., Hensel (519) 2623447 Ontario NOM 1X0 /ice WO opsOW/ QR► CU, oa60Etas nd►a%e►OpN1WAS CIO 001 tial Ciidt Cita'u 5OffCMS To 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 brighter, as it comes to you during the New Year. Closed Dec. 25 - 26, Jan. 1 HENSALL DISTRICT COOP Inc. HonsalI Zurich loafer i rucefleld 202.7002 230-m3 327.0770 40241123