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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-12-22, Page 6Page 6 TimerAdvocate, $ettember-22,1993 I've tried to be a good girl. 1 love Jesus. 1 would like Baby Giggles: I wish for a nice Christmas to alt. From Krystal - age 5 36 Norwood Exeter, Ontario Daughter of Patti Blanchard e - Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eamon are pleased to an- nounce the graduation of their daughter Janet. She re- ceived her Honours Bachelor of Science from Waterloo Uni- versity at the Fall Convoca- tion. She is employed at the McMicheal Canadian Art Col- lection in Klienberg, Ontario. "CoMp/etes courses - Mrs. BrE►nda Fraser has completed 10 courses with an A -plus av- - erage for Health Unit Coordi- nator from Fanshawe College. Corratulations and love from your children and your mom. We are all proud of youl Christmas carolling in Centralia CENTRALIA - The night was clear. crisp and cold on Wednes- day night as 34 voices rode in a wagon throughout Huron Park and Centralia singing Christmas songs. After 1 1/2 hours of carolling, steamy hot chocolate helped take the chill off. Thursday night the men rented the ice at the Exeter Arena and en- , joyed a game of hockey amongst ,.themselves. The young, the mid- r:dleagc ' ' the older men; some wit' some with just a litti . of fun on the ice! Women's Ministries hosted a -baby shower for Rebecca Scott -ksnd Mikala Crawford and their moms at WM's monthly sualips on Friday night. The Clam. story was read and carols sung be- fore Heather and Lori were pre- sented with many beautiful gifts. A Christmas Cantata by Strath- roy Calvary Assemblies will be jaggosed at the church on Thurs- sdayiNghtat 7 p.m. It is entitled the sawn of Redeeming Grace. The Christmas Eve candlelight service Dins at 7 on Friday night and Sunday School and morn- -worship service will be held on y the 26th. Life membership pies and certificates were presented last Wednesday to two members of the Crediton Women's • Institute. Above, president Marg McClure makes the presentation to Vi Hendy and Anne Cottel at the right receives her award from vice-president Lois Hodgins. How are you? My name is Megan and I try hard to be a good girl. For Christmas I would like a car, some toys and an orange car for my baby sister Nicole. Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas. Love Megan Pavkeje - Age 2-10 Christmas events at Blue Water Rest Home ZURICH - Last Monday afternoon residents of the Blue Water Rest Home gathered in the auditorium to watch the video "Free Willy" about a young boy and his love of freedom for his friend, a whale. Hurondale•Women's Institute hosted the December birthday party with Gladys Richardson, District Director as. chairperson. Lois McFalls, presi- dent read two humorous poems "Remember" and "When You Turn 65". Maxine Sereda was pianist for the singing of "Away in a Manger," "Silent Night" "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish you a Merry Christmas". Everyone enjoyed Maxine'spiano solo "What Child is This?: Helen Webber's granddaughter Brianne showed her skills at baton twirl- ing. Barbara Passmore played a piano solo and Alma Etherington and June Stewart joined in for a sing sing. Those celebrating birthdays in De- cember were Dorothy Bapty, Violet Dunn, Greta Erb and Noel La Pone. Wednesday evening many residents, joined the family and friends of Percy and Emma Campbell in the celebration of their 65th wedding anni- versary in the auditorium at BWRH. Genie Fleischauer, Ina Neeb and Gladys Martin helped the family serve fancy cookies and fruit cake to the guests. Many floral arrangements were received for the big celebration, which helped set the mood. Earlier in the evening Percy and Emma joined Centralia news their family at Erb's Country Kitchen for an anniversary dinner. Rev. Jack Patterson, Bayfield United Church conducted Thursday after- noon's Chapel Service. This was Rev. Patterson's first service at the Home; however he is very familiar with the Home as he visits his parishioners Lloyd and Esther Makins regularly. The Zurich Mennonite Girls' Club entertained the residents Thursday evening with a fine selection of Christmas carols. Friday moming the audi- torium was filled with the young voices of Hensall Public School and their interpretation of the Christmas sprit. Saturday Murray Keller, barber visited the Home and prepared all the gentlemen for the Christmas season. Keller, Beth Dougherty and Joyce McCarter keep the residents looking preuy during the year with pemns, cuts and settings. The family of Harvey Keys joined him and Julene in the auditorium on Sunday afternoon for a pot luck supper and the opening of Christmas gifts. Harvey has been a "good boy" this year and Santa was very kind to him. Residents Rose Merner and Nelson Howe joined visitors Ron Tedball, Doug Stephens and Glen Deichert Sunday afternoon to serenade the resi- dents. Sunday school skits performer By G.B. Caslick CENTRALIA - The Centralia United Church Sunday School held their Christmas`Coclt last Friday, December 17 in the church basement. A large crowd was present to see several skits performed by the Sunday School and their teachers and watched Jen, Jody, Leanne and Kelly Cronyn along with Crys- tal Knee and Crelene Duck per- form several acrobat and dance routines. Recitations were given by Lindsay Powe, Justin and Ryan Knee and crelene Duck. Mikayla Skinner and Lindsay Powe gave several piano selections. The crowd also had the pleasure of lis- .:tening to the music provided by Ross McFalls on the guitar, Don McCurdy on the banjo, Doug Ste-. yens at the piano and Jack Wiles on the violin. Mary Petersen and Rob Essay sang several Christmas songs with Rob accompanying with his guitar. At the end of the program, Santa joined the children to get their last Christmas wish and then prsented the children with a beg of candy. The Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion service . will be held at the Centralia United Church this Friday. December 24 at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. A special of- fering will be taken during the ser- vice to assist the children who re- cently lost their mother and their possessions in a fue. Syai ity, the community is extended affidargaret Cook whose sister Lydia Daugharty of St. Thomas passed away several weeks ago. Also sincerest sympa- thy is extended to Marjorie and Mack Mills and family, whose for- mer daughter-in-law died . in a house fire _ in Bracebridge aiest week. Last weeks' euchre winners at 1 Heywood`s Restaurant were: ladies high -'Ester Hodgins, ladies lone band Mary Moser, lstlies:l¢w - luec Switztrr, live Essery (playing mens hantA,- men's lone hand - Murray Carter, men's low - Adrian DeBoer. Next euchre party at Heywood's will be on Monday December 27 at 2:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. The family of Helen MacDonald held a 80th birthday party for Hel- en at Parkview ,Place, Lucan on Sunday, December 19 with over Donuts Noir Wishing our customers and g friends a Merry Christmas keA, SgAza70. Sean& Donna, Phil, Cathie, Julia & Verlyn 100 guests wishing her many more j a�aseatsaw►ms►a+ birthdays. > 131 CAMPBELL'S wilt be closed from Dec. 24 at 2:00 p.m. to Jan. 3 OPEN to serve you 'Jan. 3 at 6 a.m., 1994 We wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year -4411. 'FROM NOW UNTIL CHRISTMA NO TAXESON ALL'FURNITIAilf 217 Main St. N., Exeter Occasional Chairs Upholstery Card Table • Lamps Sets • Bedrooms • Mattresses • Coffee Tables '! Cedar Chests At the Holiday Season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible it is in this spirit we say... THANK YOU AND BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Tom, Cathy. & staff at 1 Vitra► Inthe TA for ti lopey F /nd .a y Rawl We extend our best wishes for. a Merry Christmas. Please remember to drive carefully over the holiday season.