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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-11-29, Page 13Christmas Bazaar - The Craigweil Day Centre for Seniors in Ailsa Craig held its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday morning and did very good business. Evelyn Gilbert and Ne!! Tweddle, front are helped by work- ers Ruth Smith and Beth Breimer at One of the many display tables Saturday. OFA speaker at Granton WI By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Margaret Oakley was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute on Tuesday eve- ning, November 21. The roll call was answered by naming a privilege and its corre- sponding duty, and the program topic was citizenship and legisla- tion. The guest speaker, Jack Mardlin from the Federation of Agriculture, gave an illustrated and enlightening talk on the Goods and Services Tax and how it w91 affect industry and agriculture. • Olive P. Hodgins read a poem en- titled Winter. The motto "Don't find fault, find a remedy" was exemplified in a sto- ry about a little boy which was read by Melba St. Denis. Mrs. Hodgins concluded the program with a con- tesron Christmas songs. President Muriel Lewis opened .the' meeting with a poem "Giving and Forgiving" and members do- nated articles for the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario. Following the regular business, the meeting adjourned and lunch was served by Mrs. St. Denis, Mrs. Hodgins and the hostess. Firemen's banquet The annual Firemen's banquet was held at the Masonic Hall on aturday evening and was served 6y the ladies of Court Valentine. Some Granton people attended the St. Marys Community players presentation of "Move Over, Mrs. Markham" at the town hall last Fri- day evening. Hazel Cunningham of Clande- boye and Muriel Lewis were repre- sentatives of North Middlesex Dis- trict Women's Institutes at the London Area W.I. Public Relations workshop held at Centralia College on Monday, November 2. We're glad you asked! 808 FLETCHER IS A PRIVATE FUNERAL SUFFICIENT? There has been a trend recently toward private funerals. We don't think that's healthy, and we want to tell you why. A private funeral typically consists of a graveside service without mourners, or a private viewing followed by burial or cremation. There often is no religious service, no eulogy, no provision for mourners other than the deceased's immediate family. Those who would choose such a funeral do not want to meet their friends, business associates or neighbours while they are mourning. They may feel embarrassed by expressions of sym- pathy, or they may believe grief is a private matter, not to be shared. But they are depriving themselves, as well as other people who knew the deceased, of the acknowledgement of death. The pri- vate funeral, if it does not provide for viewing of the body, may • put off the final acceptance of death. And that merely prolongs the grief. A traditional funeral service also allows friends and acquaintanc- es to share their sorrow, providing the mutual support that helps each to recover from their toss. As funeral directors, we can discuss funeral services and their value with you. Please stop by if you would like more informa- tion. nforma- l10n• The Funeral Home in Exeter who is a member of the Ontario Funeral Service Association is: FUNERAL HOME PHONE 235 1220 Personals John Herbert of Tillsonburg spent the weekend with his grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. John Cook was married to Che- ryl Lynn at the Community Bible Church on Saturday. A reception followed at the Lucan Community Centre. Several ladies from the Granton W.I. enjoyed the Clandeboye W.I. bus trip to the dinner theatre at Cullen Barns at Markham on Thursday, November 23,. Muriel and Larry Lewis spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ridout of Terra Cotta. Anglican Church At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, November 26, the Rev. Beverly Wheeler's mes- sage was about Jesus being at the centre of all life. The lessons were read by Marlene French and the minister. The Anglican bible study was held at the rectory m Kirkton on Tuesday, November 21. United Church At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Lorne Overholt, a Christian magician from London, depicted the Gospel through magic acts. The Advent Candle of hope was lit by Paula Wallis. Lisa Humphrey was the bulletin steward. IExeter Vida EXETER - Time is flying by and we are nearing the first of Decem- ber. Remember our Christmas Ba- zaar on Saturday, December 2 from 2-4 p.m. We have lots of Christmas cakes and puddings and other good- ies. Come and join us after the pa- rade. Happy Birthday to Rose Pass- more, who celebrates on December 1. Last Monday we were pleased to have the students of the Precious Blood Grade 7/8 ,class visit with their adopted grandparents. Lodge residents celebrated No- vember birthdays with a singsong. Honored this month were Annie Brintnell, Irene Brintnell, Marg Dinney, Joe Bruce, Ernie Collings, and Lila Kestle. Rev. Hawley conducted our wor- ship services last week. Thanks to .itsie Ryckman for assisting on the piano. We were pleased to have some fiddle music last Thursday evening. Max Ducharme and Ed Lesperance entertained a large crowd with plenty of toe -tapping tunes. be,A-Pre-Christimas SaIe$ es' Till Dec. 10 20% _ our entire stock • 4P• 50%off selected items• Oa.• t. 10 days only •S14 r • Table lamps • Giftware nn• ; • • Floor lamps • Sweisel Crystal'J; r • Fixtures •Waterford `� • China -Wedgewood Crystal 41-1R 41'4' Lighting& China 0 ,1 haw 41° •' Hw 21 1 mile north of Grand Bend 238-8240 i�:cOpen Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5 Times -Advocate, November 29, 1989 Page 13 Busy December at Thames Road By Rhoda Rohde Church service THAMES ROAD - Rev. Sheila Macgregor was in charge of the Reign of Christ Sunday on Sunday moming. She gave the children's message "What's Special About To- day?" The Scripture Lesson was from 11 Samuel 5:1-5 and 11 Sam- uel 12:1-7 and the title of the ser- mon was "The Shepherd Who Be- came King". Coming events Confirmation Class will meet at the manse on Thursday, November 30Trom 4-6 p.m. Bible Study Group meets at the manse on Wednesday, November 29 at 8 p.m. Topic "Ministry and Homosexuality". Sunday, December 3 is White Gift Service at 11:15 a.m. Sunbeams will meet Wednesday, December 6 at Thames Road Church from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. On Saturday, December 9 the Youth Group will be bowling at Zurich. Thursday, December 14 is the Confirmation Class Party at 6-7:30 p.m. at Thames Road Church, for all candidates, elders and sponsors. Hot dogs and donuts will be served and games will follow. Shirley Ker- slake, Jack Hodgert and Rev. Shei- la are organizing the event. Sunday, December 24 will be a joint worship service at Elimville at 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Service is Christ- mas Eve at Thames Road at 8 p.m. All candidates, their parents, faith sponsors and elders are asked to be present. All welcome. The December meeting of the U.C.W. will be held on Monday, December 4 at 8 p.m. The roll call is a gift new or used for the Christ- mas Bureau and a memory of a Christmas concert.. Don't forget your Secret Pal gift. Personals Mrs. Jack Hodgert underwent surgery on her leg last week. She is home and .get well wishes are ex- tended. Bill and I attended the funeral of the late Jo' i Tookey at the A. Mil- lard George Funeral Home, London on Thursday aftemoon. 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