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Times -Advocate, January 9, 1991
Letter to Editor
Make a new friend
Dear Sir:
As 1990 ends and 1991 begins,
the old clich6 "Out with the old
Ind in with the new" comes to
mind. This is true with many
things but not for our friends.
With each new year our old
friends become more cherished
and dear to us. Our new friends
'soon find a special place in our
hearts as our friendship matures.
1990 brought manyiiew friends
and acquaintances for the teenag-
ers at Huron Street group home.
Two of the older girls started high
school at South Huron in Septem-
ber and have been actively in-
volved in the n wly formed youth
group. The girls : v • : n able to
socialize with th=ir • rs and de-
velop relationships that are genu-
ine.
As well, the other teens have met
wonderful people through the new
friends program at the group home.
They have shared private moments
at the residence
and out in the
community
with friends. At 1
Christmas, all the I
staff were able to
meet the teens'
new friends at the
tree decorating party held at the
group home. It was a fun and busy
evening for everyone involved.
Many people in our community
have taken advantage of the oppor-
tunity to meet the teens at the group
home. You too could develop a re-
lationship with one of the six teen-
agers. A _relationship with one of
these people is unselfish, always
forgiving and genuine. Their
smiles and laughter come from the
heart.
You too could experience this re-
lationship by giving me a call and
I'll gladly introduce you to one of
the teens. In the friends program
there are married people, families,
the teen peers and the elderly. Age
doesn't matter when a friendship
blossoms.
For more information on how to
be introduced to these teenagers
please call me, Melissa Moore, at
235-2963 or 235-0460.
Melissa Moore
Couple celebrate 50 years
By Muriel Lewis
GRANTON - Congratulations to
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Spence who
celebrated their 50th wedding anni-
versary with a dinner at the Krkton
Community Centre on December
29, served by Granton U.C.W. An
open house was held at their home
on Sunday afternoon.
A number of local people visited
with Gertie Wallis during the
Christmas season, who is a resident
at Parkwood Hospital in London.
Larry Lewis of London was
home for New Year's Day.
Jean Riddell of Thunder Bay
spent Christmas with her family.
At the St. Thomas' Anglican
Church on Epiphany Sunday, the
Rev. Beverley Wheeler's message
was the story of the fourth wise
man, Artaban whose gifts were ac-
cepted and who in death found his
King.
At the Granton United Church on
Sunday, Pastor Norrnalie Voake&
sermon was entitled To Seek for a
King. The lessons were from Isaiah
60 and Matthew 2.
UCW
Unit one met at the home of Do-'
reen McRobert on Thursday after-
noon, January 3. The hymn 0 Mas-
ter Let Me Walk with Thee was
sung.
During the business, there was a
discussion on ways to raise money
for roof repair and some arrange-
ments were made for the annual
meeting following the church ser-
vice on January 27. Several thank
you notes were also read. Aldrey
Wcstman chose New BIllngs
as the theme for the program when
she read New Years resolutions on
the ten commandments.
Unit two met at the United
Church on Thursday evening. Pres-
ident Nancy Mills led the discus-
sion on setting goals for the year.
Julie Riddell was elected president y;
for the new year and Natalie Thom- . •
son is the secretary: The remaining
time was spent decorating the
church for January. Lunch was
served by Diane Dietrich.
Granton 4-H #2 Club
The Granton #2 club held their
achievement night at the Anglican
church on December 5, wrapping
up the course Best Foot Forward.
'Skits were performed by all the
members, demonstrating the eti-
quette learned through the course.
Refreshments were provided for
parents and members after the
award ceremonies.
Special thanks is extended to Ca-
thie Westman and Audrey West -
man for their leadership. Katherine
Harding was the press reporter.
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