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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-12-18, Page 13Counting the Christmas change - Cameron Stradeski punch- es up the total while at the second annual Lucan Public School combined open house/Christmas pageant, Thursday. Ailsa Craig Women gather for Christmas AILSA CRAIG - For the Christmas meeting the Ailsa Craig United Church Women and many friends gathered in the Sunday School room for a pot luck meal. Sylvia Thirlwall and Donna Cox conducted a sing -song of favourite Christmas carols and Allison and Megan Daigle played piano solos. Mary Sutherland, Mary Clark, Yvette MacGregor and Jean Maguire presented a skit entitled 'The Perfect Church' and the message from the skit was that the only perfect church is the one that you don't attend. Marguerite McRoberts, regional vice president brought greetings from the region and then presented Wilma McIntosh and Donna Cox with life membership pins. Marjorie Steeper brought greetings from Brinsley U.C.W. and Jean McKichan from Carlisle. Margaret Wilson with the assistance of Mary Clark conducted a Christmas worship service. Lena Stokes presented the slate of officers for 1942: P'assPiesident is Wilma McIntosh, President Marg Tweddle, Secretary Margaret Wil- son, Assistant Secretary Jean Maguire and Archivist, Treasurer Mary Scafe. Social Conveners are Mary Sutherland and Yvette MacGregor. Twenty other positions were also filled. The Ailsa Craig U.C.W. will meet again at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 12, 1991 in the Sunday school room. The Crediton Women's Institute hosted area seniors at a re- cent Christmas dinner. from the left are Lorne Voigt, Reta Schenk, Alwinna Galloway and Cora Wein, who is 96 years of age. Bluewater Recycling R,-(mk Association Notice Holiday Collection Schedule Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays the Bluewater Recycling Association will not be collect- ing Blue Box recyclable -materials from December 25 to January 1. Collection will resume January 2, 1992. Please put your Blue Box out on your normal collec tion day following the holidays. May we talq this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and aft the best for the coming year. Times -Advocate, December 18, 1991 Women complete effective parenting course By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Eleven women in Huron County have completed the S.T.E.P. 2 program - Systemat- ic Training for Effective Parenting. An eight week course was given earlier in the year, and this group completed six more sessions in the fall, on facilitator training and com- munity development. Congratula- tions to Joan Allen - Brody of Bay- field, and to Sandy Kapitanuils and Cathy Delitala, both of Grand Bend. These participants will be going out into their communities to run programs such as S.T.E.P., S.T.E.P. - TEEN AND PRE- S.T.E.P. The quarterly meeting of Women Today was held on Monday De- cember 16 at 7:30 in the Children's Aid offices, Goderich. The special guest speaker was Josee Charle- bois-Hallsall of the Huron County Health Unit on the theme of "Pa- renting and Childhood Sexuality". Christmas Ecumenical at Dashwood United The ladies of Dashwood United Church hosted the annual Christ- mas Ecumenical service on Tues- day, December 10 at 8 p.m. Karen Tieman was hostess, giving seasons greetings, and a reading "The Can- dle". Bernice Boyle offered a prayer, and the Dashwood Choir sang a beautiful piece "Echo the Song", with Idella Gabel as pianist. Visiting churches were asked to contribute to the program. Eloise Eagleson, of Greenway United read a story about Joshua, the stable boy, who found love and peace, born in a stable at Bethle- hem.Dorothy White of St. John's By the Lake Anglican explained ,that Christmas is only a sign of God's presence with us, Jesus Christ, a sign of God's gracious in- vitation to welcome Him into our hearts. Lia Vandenberk, of Immac- ulate Heart of Mary Catholic Church read about Christmas cards, "Notes of Friendship". Eleanor Du- rie, Church of God, Grand Bend, told 'the tale of "Conrad's Christ- mas", as he waited for Christ to vis- it him, and got three other guests instead - a beggar, an old woman and a lost child: three visits from Jesus. Grand Bend Wolf Cubs December 10 was the final meet- ing for 1991 for Grand Bend Wolf Cubs, with a town of the local high- vet igh- v`J Our best wishes and thanks to all of you who've been so kind and supportive throughout the year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff at The Flower Pedlar 345 Meln St., Exeter 235-0221 1 way department facilities. The first meeting for 1992 will be on Janu- ary 7. The Cubs are planning to en- ter a float in the Winter Carnival Parade, February 15, 1992, on the theme "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". All clubs are asked to create a poster on this theme, to be put on the float, as one of the requirements to earn their next badge. Lord Baden-Powell Week will be marked by a church service on Feb- ruary 16 and a banquet on February 19. The District Kub Kar Rally is scheduled for March 7 in Lucan. There are lots of things to work on in the new year, so some back from the holidays all ready for action! The last 1991 meeting of the la- dies coffee Bible hour was held at Sauble Court Lounge. The theme was based on James 4: 13-17, ma- turity through planning with God, all our planning comes to nothing, unless God wills it. Phyllis O'Leary led the study, a light lunch was served, to celebrate the final ses- sion of 1991. An open invitation is extended to all ladies of the area, to join the group for a cup of coffee, songs, and study each week. The next meeting will be held at Sauble Court Lounge on January 9, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. Best wishes to every- one for a Blessed Christmas. The Winter Carnival Committee held their fuual meeting of the year with a Christmas Party at Southcott Pines Clubhouse. Members got to preview a promotional video and the 1992 brochure of events for the carnival, with more available next year than ever before. A few details remain to be finalized, but Chair- man Dave Sheppard is very pleased with the progress to date. The Youth Group of Grand Bend Glory ToThe Newborn King MAY ThE SpIRIT Of PEACE EMbRACE yOU TRIS SEASON ANd Ti1ROUghOUT ThE YEAR. g1'tankyou for your patronage J. & L. Variety 33 Main St., Zurich 236-4930 United Church enjoyed a hayride, provided by Philip Walker, as they toured the village to sing Christmas carols for the senior apartments around town and in Grand Cove Es- tates. Then it was back to the church to decorate the tree, ex- change gifts, and enjoy refresh- ments and fun for their Christmas party. 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