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Times Advocate, 1991-10-23, Page 26Page 26 Times -Advocate, October 23, 1991 ('2MM1IW[TY Cracking the Whip Eric Groot leads the pack during a game of crack the whip as Hensall Minor Hockey.held a skate-a-thon fundraiser Saturday. The kids raised $1,200 with Jeremy Willert being tops with $180. UCW afternoon unit meets EXETER - The afternoon unit met at the Villa for their October meeting. Laura Dickey, president, was unable to be present and Alma Langford presided, welcoming eve- ryone and reading a Thanksgiving poem. A moment's silence was observed for Myrtle Brock. Langford reminded everyone of the visit to the Bluewater Rest Clandeboye By Jean Hodgins CLANDEBOYE - Education was the topic of the October meeting of the Clandeboye Women's Institute held at the home of the convener, Hazel Williams in Lucan. Sixteen members and four visi- tors answered the roll call, "Name the subject you enjoyed most in school". Guest speaker was Darlene Donner who teaches 'Special Edu- cation" for the Middlesex County School Board, her subject, "The Extended Learning Program for the Gifted". She told how these stu- dents are screened, beginning in Grade 3 and up to grade 8. Many questions were asked by the mem- ber as it proved to be a very inter- esting topic. A reading entitled "Sick" was read, giving all the excuses that children create in order to stay home from school. Ruth Hill gave a reading "What are our children worth." During the business, thank you notes were read from "Fanshawe Pioneer Village" and Community House," the latter asking for dona- tions of paper towels, toilet paper, pillows and blankets, diapers large and extra large, women's and chil- dren's winter coats, mitts, gloves etc. Lunch conveners, Betty Coughlin and Edie Worthington assisted the hostess with a delicious lunch and a social times was enjoyed by all. Rea Neil and family, who farmed for many years in the Clandeboye area, returning to Lucan in 1986, have taken up residence at Crai- gholme Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig. We wish them well in their new home. No election in Hensall Home on October 28 and the ba- zaar on November 9. Members are to bring their fees to the November 14 meeting. Devotions were given by Muriel Marshall, chairlady for the pro- gram. She read a poem "Fill your heart with Thanksgiving". Bev Robinson spoke to the group and read from Luke 17, 11 to 19. Eve- ryone enjoyed an old hymn Brin- ing in the Sheaves. Bev spoke about how many things in life We must be thankful for. Mildred - Thomson thanked Bev and present- ed a gift to her. Avis Cudmore entertained on the piano with several numbers ending with "Beautiful Beautiful Brown Eyes". The meeting closed with prayer. Fall anniversary service By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Rev. Don Robinson of the Brucefield-Kippen charge was in charge of the Pall Anniversary Service on Sunday. Rev. Sheila Macgregor exchanged pulpits with Rev. Don. Gary Mallelieu of St. Marys sang two very pleasing solos accompa- nied by the pianist Agnes Bray. The congregation sang the chil- dren's hymn "Jesus Loves Me" and Rev. Don gave the children's mes- sage "Living Stones" which was very interesting. Rev. Don read the Scripture Lessons 1 Kings 8:22-24, 2740 and Galations 1:1-10. His very aspiring message was entitled "Advertising For God". The church was very tastefully decorated for Thanksgiving and the Anniversary with mums, begonias and many vegetables. Coming events - The Messen- gers' Hallowe'en Party will be on Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at Thames Road United Church. Par- ents please bring sandwiches or cookies. Sunday, October 27 at 10 a.m. the Elimville Anniversary with Rev. Ed Laksmanis preaching, with potluck lunch to follow. Bible Study on Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. at Exeter Villa. All wel- come. Personals Shirley Mallelieu and Gary of St. Marys, Cleve and Eleanor Brophey of Grand Bend, Rev. Sheila Mac- gregor and Alexandra were Sunday noon guests with Murray and Bea- trice Dawson. Rev. Don Robinson, Brucefield, Lorne and Dorothy Elford, Phil and Marjorie Johns, Elimvitle and Kay Morley, Exeter were Sunday noon guests with Bill and Rhoda Rohde. Jean Hodgert, Exeter, Don and Arm Bray auerded a normal school reunion at the Old Normal School and the Lamplighter Inn in London on Saturday and Sunda' Surprise anniversary On Thanksgiving Sunday the family of Fleming and Doris Simp- son surprised them by taking them for brunch to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. Those in at- tendance with Fleming and Doris were Ken and Ruby Simpson, Lon- don, Edna Anderson, Margaret Td- ebner, Ralph. Cathy. Jason and Jer- emy of Exeter; Don and Helen Reid; Bob, Debbie, Alicia and Erik Lawrence of Hensall; Dan Reid of Seafar h. Ron, Karen, Carrie and Ronnie Simpson. After brunch and dessert they were presented with an anniversary plate .and bell, and a Treasured Memory anniversary couple figurine. H -P Quilt Guild KIRKTON - The Huron -Perth Quilt Guild held their first Fall Fes- tival of Quilts at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. The premiere show -was very well at- tended with guests from the sur- rounding area as well as Toronto, Mount Forest and Strathroy just to name a few. The fust prize raffle winner of the Guild's Quilt was Robed Rat- cliffe at cliffe of RR1 Si. Marys. The sec- ond place quilted pillow went to June Bailey of St. Marys and the third place tote bag will be used by Elizabeth Conlin of Lucan. The Viewer's Choice ribbon was awarded to Joyce McKay of Strat- ford for her Zigzag Diamond Quilt. VOTE ROWENA WALLACE DEPUTY REEVE TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH - 6 Years Experience as Township Councillor - Committed to serving Tuckersmith at a realistic tax rate. HENSALL - 'fliers, will.. be _no -- municipal election in the village of Hensall, as the village has rcxeived the requisite number of nomina- tions to fill the various municipal positions. Former councillor Peter Groot announced last Tuesday that he will not seek re-election on coun- cil, and will instead seek a position as trustee for the Separate School Board. Acclaimed as councillors are in- cumbents Butch Hoffman and Jeff Reabum as well as newcomers Bob Seaton and Richard F. Packham. Nominations for two positions as PUC commissioner were reopened Wednesday with two persons being nominated and certified. Harold Knight and Gary Maxwell, both in- cumbents, have been acclaimed as commissioners. Cecil Pepper was acclaimed as the new village reeve. 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