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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-12-30, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, December 30, 1987 Christmas a time for visitina at Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE The Christmas Eve church service was well attended on Thursday even- ing. The service commenced with the processional hymn with the cllteir members carrying candles and singing "Once In Royal David's City"►" There were ninedifferent readers reading scripture passages namely, Shirley Kerslake, Marjorie Johns, Bruce Delbridge, Floyd Cooper, Ann Kernick, Barry Cunnington, Marilyn Vandenbussche, Robert Bray and Larry Dawson. The choir sang two numbers, "Sleep, Child Divine" and "Westminster Carol" accompanied by organist Agnes Bray. Ryan.Park- er ht the five advent candles. Doro- thy_ Duncan and Fred Delbridge re- ceived the offering. Quite a number of Christmas carols were sung, and a lot of candles were lit. Dorothy Duncan, Audrey Pass- more and Elson Lynn gathered at the front of the church to serve communion. Rev. K. Teddy Smits read while the people came forward directed by John Batten. The reces- sional hymn • :'O Come All Ye Faithful" led by the choir brought a very impressive evening to a close. Church service Rev. K. Teddy Smits was in charge of the Sunday morning church service. The choir sang An- other Year is Dawning accompanied by organist Miss Agnes Bray. In thc children's story Rev. Smits told the children about a visit to a big old castle with many rooms2A guide showed the visitors inside one room. Aftcr they had seen all that was in the room, the guide took them outside and locked the door; nobody could go in anymore. Life is like a building with many rooms. Each year is a room. Once we have left the year we can never go back in. We have done some things right, we made mistakes, we lost opportunities. A new year is like going into a new room. We can make it a good year, with God on our side. In his sermon Rev. Smits took as his text Genesis 47:8 "How many years have you lived?" It was the question put by the Egyptian King to Jacob, the last of the three patri- archs, upon his arrival in Egypt. Ja- cob emigrated there after his son had done so well in the country, which he first entered as a slave. We all grow a year older when the old year disappears and a new year begins. How old will we gei to be? Some measure years by their mate- rial'success. But do wejudge a year only by its profits and losses? Will one day our life be judged by the amounts we made in business? Or should a life be judged by its length? We are merely tenants in our bodies, and some of the shortest lives have left the strongest impres- sions. There are composers such as Mozart who lived a short Life and left a wealth of music. There is the life on one, 33 years of age who changed the lives of un- told people. His name is Jesus. _Wealth ( C7 ccs Membership class students kindly wait for the announcement of when we will start again in January. The January meeting of the Unit- ' ed Church Women will be held on January 4 at 8 p.m. The roll call is to be answered with "A gift that money can't buy". The lunch will be in the charge of Group U. Next Sunday January 3, Sunday School will commenqe at 10 a.m. and'the church service will be down- stairs at 11:15 a.m. Personals Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray on the birth of their fourth granddaughter, Peggy Annc, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulley of RR 1, Blyth. Get well wishes are extended to Mrs. Ross Cottle and Calvin Rohde who have been in hospital. Mrs. Cottle is n South Huron Hospital in Exeter and Calvin was in St. Jo- seph's Hospital, London having un- dcrgone surgery last week. Mrs. Dave Moran and Brendan of Toronto spent last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ballan- tyne and Wendy. Dave Moran came on Thursday to spend1tie holidays COLETTA - VISSCHER Lancia Visscher and Raymond Co- lette were united in marriage on Oc- tober 10, 1987. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's par- ents, Albert and Margaret Visscher, RR 8 Parkhill. The groom is the son of Erminio and Josephine Coletta, Toronto. Pastor Karl Schuesslor was the officiating clergyman. Tere- sa Visscher, Parkhill, sister of the bride, was maid of honour and bridesmaid was Cindy Visscher, Lu - can. Best men were John Mukuch and Bruce Norris, both from Toron- to, and ushers were Bart Visscher, Toronto, Charles Visscher, Lucan, brothers of the bride, and Jason Ainsley, Goderich. After a wedding trip to Europe, the couple will be liv- ing in Toronto. Photo by Bart De Vries. For better health in '88 Sheryl 1'eagan. Health Education Consultant, 1luron County Health 1' nit. At the start of a Ncw Year, many of us reflect on our lives and how we could change them for the better. When your thoughts turn to plans for a healthier, safer 1988, I hope you'll consider adopting these Ncw Year's Resolutions for Better !With! Don't smoke If you don't smoke now, don't start! If you (10 smoke, make this the year that you kick the habit. It pays to quit, for your health and your pocketbook, even if you've smoked for years. Cigarette smok- ing is the leading cause of preventa- ble death in Canada. By choosing not to smoke, you protect yourself from a significantly increased risk of lung cancer, one of the least treatable forms of cancer! You also decrease your risk of developing heart disease, bronchitis, or emphy- sema. Not to mention the favour you do for your children and others exposed to your second-hand smoke! Eat sensibly What you cat is important to your health! A well-balanced, nutritious dict doesn't eliminate or overempha- size any one group of foods. 1t should include many different food choices in moderate amounts from each of the four food groups! Sensi- F�i a si II nucleus of two peo- ple with the of doing a tradi- tional door to doe.) carol sing, we grew to seven young girls. As we sang from door to door, donations filled our bag. Even though our first night was cold, we all enjoyed the melodious sounds We made and some of the treats we got along the way. The second night was colder but it did not dampen our 'Spirit' of spreading ble eating is important while diet- ing also. When you tackle extra weight, stick to a gradual diet and exercise program that teaches you new and healthier eating habits. For information about sensible weight loss programs, ask your local dieti- tian. Exercise regularly Regular exercise docs matter in terms of your overall health. Choose activities that you enjoy do- ing 'and participate at least three or four times weekly for a minimum of 0 minutes each time. Begin your exercise program slowly and gradually increase your intensity as you become more fit. Learn effective stress man- agement techniques Stress is a normal part of living. It's the spark that let's us do and be our best! However, unhealthy re- sponses to too much stress ... like driving too fast, drinking too much, excess use of mood altering drugs, or prolonged anger and frustration ... can cause health problems. Even on busy days, find time to slow down and relax. For more informa- tion on stress, phone the Health Unit at 524-8301. Have your blood pressure checked regularly high blood pressure is a common problem which, if left untreated, can significantly increase your risk of he readers write • Christmas joy. We really enjoyed our carolling as we were helping a worthy cause (the Christmas Bureau) as well as hav- ing lots of fun. We would like to say thank you to all the people who contributed and who enjoyed our singing. Merry Christmas and Happy Ncw Year from, Nicole Eccles, Lynn Workman, Kristen Ahrens, Jennifer Ellison, Melanie Phillips, Erin Workman and Melissa Brock. with the Ballantynes. The above mentioned and Dennis Crawford of Exeter all attended the Christmas Eve service at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Parker, Tim, Erin, Ryan and Megan, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cann and Nathan were Christmas Eve guests with Mr. and Mrs. Amok) Cann and all attended the service at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hankinson of London, Mrs. Mabel Jeffery of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jeffery were Christmas Eve guests with Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jeffery, Mi- chael, Patrick and Jonathon. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Baxter, Jeremy and Lesley of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Don Richardson, Erin, Brian and Lori were Christmas Eve guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan and Floyd. Recently the Stewart families ate out and all returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stewart to cele- brate Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kernick, Lisa and Lori were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kernick of Goderich. Miss Tracey Coward of Kitchener is holidaying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Coward, Mark and Erin. Mrs. Edna Anderson of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simpson, Carrie and Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Simpson and Ryan were last Sun- day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Black of near St. Marys. Miss Julie Lamport of Hamilton spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lamport and family. Mrs. Tine Miller and Mr. Allan Buswell of Exeter, Mr. Bobby Mill- er of London, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rock of Walton, Mrs. Mary Con- nolly of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Miller and Tyler were Sun- day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Miller, Kenny and Shelly. Rev. K. Teddy and Mrs. Smits spent Christmas with their son, wife and family at Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elford, Brenda and Nathan were Christmas Eve guests with Mr. and Mrs. John Payne of Thamesford and on Sunday the Elfords were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Elford. Christmas day away Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hodgert, and Alan, Miss Michele Riehl with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ellis of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duncan with Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Oliver, David, Ryan and Julie. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Parker, Tim. Erin, Ryan and Megan with Mr, and Mrs. George Parker of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Passmore, Tom .and John with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Batten and son of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Miller, Re- becca, Laura, Maggie and Sarah with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Veal of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hern, Jeanna and Holly of Zion, Grant and Scott Hddgcrt with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodgert of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan and dcvc oping strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. Because high blood pressure usually doesn't dis- play noticeable symptoms, it's im- portant tohave your blood pressure checked by a health professional. If you can't remember the last time you•had your pressure checked, call your doctor for an appointment to- day. Use alcohol in moderation! Exercise caution and good sense when using alcohol - your safety and health depend on it! This year, resolve not to mix drinking and driving. They can be a deadly com- bination! Call a cab or give your keys to a friend if you've had one too many ... you could save a life! This may be all you nerd so wear. FREE ELECTRONIC HEARING TESTS In Your Home or Our Office • F.naw Defame quality hi cwsplete prided lbw. • Fee eo-eperedea with yaw Mets. • As inclusive maned beetles service plan that preteets year Iwvesteneet. • We seevke.1 makes end iwedels. • r the er needy�E �'ed Fled cwt why mere peek choose Bellew,. Local Service Clinic Exeter Sig V thurs., Jan. 7 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. HEARING AID CENTER J.O. Fair Hearing AId Service 143 Ontario Street, Stratford Ont. 473.411• Bim• B•ner Hearing Through Prdearb.rl fire Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Don Richard- son, Erin, Brian and Lori with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Van Bakel and family at Dublin. Mr. and, Mrs. Ted Kernick, Lisa and Lori with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Fo- garty of Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rowe, Shawna and Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rowe, Jeff, Jayne and Jo - Dee with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rowe and family of London. Miss Sharon Skinner of Exeter'with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beuermann of RR Du- blin. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Scott, Diane and Marianne of RR Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Broom and Don- ald, Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis, Jim and Larry; Mr. Joe Carter of Exet- er, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cruikshank, Michelle, Christy, Jackie and Kel- ley of Huron Park, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Steven and Paul of Crediton, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rowe, Jeff, Jayne and Jo -Dee with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Lewis and fami- ly of KR Ailsa Craig. Miss Julie Lamport of Hamilton and Greg Lamport with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kerslake of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lamport, Kel- ly and Kerry with Mrs. Clarence Young of Lucan. Mr. and ,Mrs. Mark Strapp, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Strapp, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gilmour and Brianne of London, Miss Laurie Strapp of Cal- " gory, Mr. James Strapp of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gilmour, Da- vid and Paul of Lucan, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bray, Vanessa, Kristy and Jessica with Mrs, Jennie Bray and Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Passmore and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Passmore and Rob with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cooper -and Shannan-Dawn of near Kippen. Christmas guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ulch of Russeldale, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rose, Adam and Ladonna of Mitch- ell, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moran and Brendan of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Bal- lantyne and Wendy with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ballantyne, Deanne, Cheryl and Jayne. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Webber of Ex- eter, Mr. Doug Webber and Brianne of Hay Twp. with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McCarter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rohde, Karen and Kathy of Exeter, Mrs. Calvin Rohde of Kippen, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rohde, Danny and Tammy with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Val Allen of Kitchener and Paul Stewart with • • Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stewart. Mrs. Edna Anderson of Exeter, Mr, and Mrs. Ron Simpson, Carrie and Ronnie with Mc: and Mrs. Fleming Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knight, Lind- say and Miranda of Hensall, Mrs. Dorothy Heard of St. Marys, Mr. Lawrence Kellett with Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett. Boxing Day guests Mr. and Mrs. Hedley May, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Tiriney and Har - len of Exeter, Darren Tinney and friend of Toronto, Richard May of Spain, Mr: and Mrs. Murray May, Mr, -and Mrs. John McNeill, Mari- lyn May and friend of London, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas' May of Poplar Hill with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hod- gert and Alan. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulley and Peggy Anne of RR 1 Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dunlop o(, London, Mr. Ronald Elford, Miss Doris El- ford, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bray, Vanessa Kristy and Jessica with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray. Miss Cheryl Cann, Mr. Aaron Stein of Kitchener, Shelly-Triebner of Guelph, Isabelle Cann, Kay Cann, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodgert and Scott, Steve Dalrymple of Ex- eter, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Love and Patti of Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weber, Jtilie, Jake and Janna- . Lynn of Dashwood, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Riddell, Jason and Jaci, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith, Jennifer and Stetren of St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John Love and Tom' of RR Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cann and Jonathon of London, Cathy Vaughan, and friend Jerry of Den- ver, Colorada, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burton, Lesley and Bradley of Wingham,_Mr. Ivan Hem and Holly of Zion, Mr. Grant Hodgert with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cann and Steve Triebner. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow, Mi- chelle, Leanne and Darren, Mr. Wil- liam Snow of Exeter, Miss Cresta Snow of Calgary with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Snow, Shannon and Sta- cey. .Mrs. Gladys Richardson, Mr. Lee Hodgert, Wendy Gilfillan, Jodi and Amanda of Exeter, Miss Patricia Hodgert of Markham, Miss Joanne Hodgert of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. John Miner, Brenda and Susan of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hod- gert, Amy and Ann Marie with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert. Boxing Day away Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Morgan, Jackie, Heather and Paul with Mr. and Mrs. Elson Lynn of Winchel- sea. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jeffery and Amanda with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Millar and Justin of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Don Richardson, Erin, Brian and Lori at thc Richard- son family Christmas in St. Mar- s y Mr. and Mrs. Dan Coward, Tra- cey, Mark and Erin, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rowe, Shawna and Mat- thew with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shore of London. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elford. Brenda and Nathan were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Corbett of Seaforth. Kindergarten Regisf ration The following schools invite parents of children who will be five years of age on or before Dec. 31/88 to contact the school in their area before January 12th regarding Kindergarten registration. 1. Exeter Public School 2. Hensall P.S. 3. Huron Centennial P. 4. J.A.D. McCurdy P.S. 5. Stephen Central P.S. 6. Usbome Central P.S. 7. Zurich P. S. 235-2630 262-2833 S. 482-3330 228-6321 234-6302 235-0331 236-4942 Huron County Board of Education ON RIGHT NOW You spent hour after hour this month looking for that special gift for that special person on your Christmas list. At Looking Good we believe you're special too. Now is the time to treat yourself to tremen- dous value during our biggest ever clearance sole. Remember those things you looked at be- fore Christmas and didn't buy for yourself be- cause your budget was getting stretched... well now they're on sale for up to half price or less. 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