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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-11-11, Page 28Members of Hensall Council took time at their regular meeting Monday night at the Municipal Office to award winners of Hensall's Week -Of -The -Child activities. Shown here are, back row: Becky Corbett (left), Denise Bisback, Leanne Erb and Megan Bisback. Front row: Hensall reeve, Cecil Pepper (left), Christy Hartman, Jenna Dayman and Colleen Willem. Thames Road UCW meet United Church Women THAMES ROAD - The Novem- ber meeting of the UCW was held on Monday evening with 24 mem- bers present. Sharon Passmore welcomed everyone and gave the Theme "Remembrance". Doris Simpson gave the Call To Worship "Our Native Land". The group sang "O God our Help in Ages Past". Enda Riehl read the Scrip- ture Psalm 46:1-11. Passmore mad a poem "Why Wear a Poppy?" A reading "What Does Our Nation Mean to You?" with Passmore, Simpson and Riehl all reading pans of Our Nation. A Remembrance reading that was quite interesting was given bs Passmore and "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" was read in unison. Judith Parker opened the busi- ness part of the meeting with a poem November Comes and No- vember Goes. For the Childrens Aid Christmas bureau at the December meeting please bring toys, games and chil- drens good clothing for 16 years and under. It was decided to give $50 to Seeds -for Africa and $50 to Medical Electives. After presentation of several re- ports the meeting closed with the singing of "Be Thou My Vision". Everyone joined in a circle holding a ribbon, Parker closed with the Benediction Group U served a de- licious dessert and tea. The new UCW executive of 1993 are as follows: past president Janise Richardson, president Ju- dith Parker, 1st vice Margaret Stewart, 2nd Ice Beatrice Daw- son, secretary Marilyn Pym, assist- ant secretary Rhoda Rohde, treas- urer Kathleen Hodgen, pianist Jean Hodgert and assistant pianist Laurel Miner. Official board representatives will be Janis Richardson and Ju- dith Parker. Nominations for 26 additional positions were also ap- proved. Church service The Remembrance Sunday church service was conducted by Rev. Jim Allsop on Sunday morning. The congregation sang 0 Canada and tate organist Jean Hodgen played "The Last Post" and a minu- ties silence was observed, and Rev. Jim read "In Flanders Fields." The choir sang a Remembrance Anthem accompanied by organist Jean Hodgen The congregation sang the children hymn "Happiness Is The Lord" and Rev. Jim told the children's story. The Scripture lesson was read from Luke 20: 27-40. Rev Jim's ser- mon was entitled "Jesus Affirms Our Resurrection". Coming events The churches official board meet- ing will be held on Wednesday No- vember 18 at 8 p.m. at Thames Road. The CE committee is desperately seeking two new leaders for the E.T. Loonie Tunes. They are looking for two female leaders as there arc al- ready two male leaders. Sunday December 6 is a White Gift Service at both churches. The Sunday School children are asked to bring non-perishable food items, wrapped in white paper for the Christmas Bureau. On Tuesday December 22 at Thames Road there will be a'Sun- day school concert at 7 p.m . Personals There were many guests that at- tended the wedding of Shelly Miller to Sam Toomstra at Thames Road Church on Saturday afternoon, also attended their dance at South Huron Recreation Centre on Saturday eve- ning. Senior diners in Zurich ZURICH - A good attendance of diners enjoyed a pork dinner last Wednesday prepared by cook Dawne Erb. Ina Nceb read a poem "Novem- ber". Bev Brown Brussels spoke of the specialized transportation ser- vice which is available for seniors_ in Huron County. Brown is also a super whistler, and whistled the Lone Ranger's Theme Song much to the delight of the diners. Tammy Antaya and Brown also did a left rig"tt walk. Progressive Euchre followed: high Dolly Jeffrey; second high Dorothy Bapty; Low Harvey Roh- ner, lone hands Gwen McKeller. The public is invited to a Re- membrance Day Service at the Zu- rich Community Centre Wednes- day, November 11 at 12:30 p.m. Birthday dinner held in Granton By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Pearl Bryan was honored on her 80th birthday by Reta Hern and Muriel Lewis with a dinner party at Sir Joe's in St. Marys on Friday evening. She was also honored at a family dinner on Sunday. Several people from the Granton area auended the luncheon or ba- zaar sponsored by SL Paul's Angli- can Church at the Kirkton Com- munity Centre on Saturday. The Anglican parish Bible study' group met at the home of Mary Jefferies last Wednesday afternoon when the theme was True Libera- tion. The St. Thomas' Anglican Church Chancel Guild held a breakfast meeting at Westover Inn in St. Marys last Tuesday morning. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, the Rev. Ste- phen Emery based his Remem- brance Day message on the test from Zechariah seven "Render true judgements, 'show kindness and mercy and do not oppress." Robert Parkinson assisted with the prayers of the people. The Province of Ontario wreath was placed in the church. At the Grantors United Church on Sunday, Pastor Nonnalie Voakcs entitled her season "Love is also a verb". Special music was provided by Elaine and Fred Wright. The tames of those who served Were road by Cathie Wearers and Amelia Jameson. The church was decorated for Remembahnoe Day with flags and wreath by Val Mid- dleton. Flowers in the sanccluary were in memory of Verba Tate and given by her family. After tube service, a poor boy luncheon was hosted by the mem- bers of UCW Unit two. A.C.W. The St. Thomas' A.C.W. met at the home of Olive P. Hodgins in St. Marys on Thursday evening. Cathie Weatman presided and led the Re- membrance Day meditation from the Anglican Magazine which was followed with prayer by Olive K. Hodgins. Business discussion included the structure of meetings and it was not- ed that a few Anglican Church cook books are still available. U.C.W. Unit one met Thursday afternoon, at Audrey Harldffs home. After opening with the hymn God of our Fathers, the leader Doreen McRo- bent gave lesson thoughts on the theme "When things go wrong", fol- lowed by the Lord's Prayer. During the business plans were made for the beef supper and the children's workshop on November 28 and tie carol night on November 29 were discussed. Chris Hall continued with the pro- gram when she Vold about the histo- ry of tea sad passed out packets of Friendship tea. Madeline Henke had a challeng- ing contest, the answers of which were two -port words commencing with each letter of the alphabet Unifwo members enjoyed supper on Thursday evening in place of a meeting. Unit 3 met at Helen Bu rnett's bone en Tuesday evoning. The president Blisebeth Gowen ape ed the miming with a reading "The Poppy on my collar". ,Ruth Cook and Marion Thomson presented the program on Thankfulness and Remembrance. Business discussion included plans for the beef supper Novem- ber 11 and the Firemen's Banquet the Lauer part of November. Ar- rangements have also been made to have the Bell Ringers from St. Marys on the program for the Gen- eral UCW quarterly meeting De- cember 8. Unit 4 met on Thursday evening at Nora Wissel's home. Leader Marilyn Humphrey opened with a reading "0 Promise Me" and prayer. The business discussion was cen- tred around the beef supper. During the program Marilyn read "A bed for the night" and readings of "I remember when." Unit 5 met at the home of Mary Wallis on Tuesday afternoon for a dessert lunch. The president Mar- garet Spence opened the meeting with readings Canadian Heritage and Remembrance Day. "0 God our help" was sung followed by prayer, and then Margaret read a story about the poppy and a poem "Land of our birth". After the business discussion, Alma Nicholson gave the Parents Instructions for life and Florence Bryon read "If Jesus came to your house" and "Spices and Cucum- bers". Florence McRobert talked about being at Vimy Ridge and seeing the Soldiers Monuril01, conclud- ing with In flltadertrFields." The ,hymn Blest be the tie and the Lotd's Player brought the meet- ing to close. Hensall minor hockey craft show 8y Vanessa Cook HENSALL - The Craft show held on Saturday,. November 7 was once again a success. Thanks to all who donated baking and helped through- out the day. Winners of the draw were: first price - Pauline ingntrn - decorated swan; -second prize - Doug Smith - decorated cake; third prize - Donna Smale - wash/cut/set; fourth prize - Jay Skea - fruit basket. Hensen United Church At the October meeting of the Hensall United Church Board of Elders, the worship and music com- mittee reported -that -the new organ- ist Doug Klopp of Zurich had begun and the congregation were enjoying his selections very much. A gift of appreciation was pre- sented to Deb Wood the former or- ganist, on Sunday, October 11. Wood is now the associate music director-- at the Exeter 11M -tad Church. November 15 will be the Anniver- sary Service and the dynamic hu- morous Gary Allan Price, former CFPL broadcaster will be the ,guest speaker. Price's special area of inter- est is the community youth. Special music will be provided by the New Huronia Singers and a tight luncheon will follow. Everyone is welcome to the Hen- sall United Church for this special day. - Hensall community drop-in opens HENSALL - November will not only be busy for those just starting Christmas shopping but also for those attending Community Drop - In. The next programme is Thurs- day, November 198 from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Hensall United Church. The cost is $4 per person (includ- ing lunch and programmes). Bring yourself, enjoy fun, fellowship and a good lunch. November 18th will feature: 10:00 am. to 11:30 a.m. - Applique by Irene Hoffman; 11:45 to 1:00 lunch; 1:00 to 2:00 Line Dance; 2:00 to 2:30 Crimeproofing with Constable John Marshall, Goderich; 2:30 to 3:00 Physicalsize; 3:00 to 4:00 Games/Social. Remember that games, footcare provided, Public health consulta- tion. Tickets in advance can be pur- chased by contacting either Marga- ret Cole (262-2304) or Reverend Doug Wright (262-02935). Call to reserve you meal by the Monday before to Margaret Cole. Any questions contact the Town and Country Homemakers Office at 235-0258. We're Moving to 118 Main St. N. 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