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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-05-20, Page 19and rare, the sale has grown to include tapes, compact discs and records. A special treat for book lovers at this year's sale will be a reading by Lynda Mason Green, editor of i `Standing Naked in the Wings', the popular book which gives a rare J glimpse into the backstage world of Canadian performers.The reading will take place at 1 p.m. in the Bainton Gallery. Admission is free. Lunch and refreshments, includ- ing the Festival's famous home- made pies, will be available all day. If you have items to donate to this sale, they can be dropped off at the Blyth Festival office between .9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 1-5. For more information on Huron County's Largest Used Book Sale, call the Blyth Festival at (519) 523- 4345. Bible school planned at Thames Road/Elimville Rhoda Rohde Thames Road correspondent THAMES ROAD - The May meeting of the Thames Road Elimville U.C.W. was held on May ,12 at Elimville Church with 30 members present. Lilacs and candles decorated the meeting table. The Stewardship and Finance Committee of Marilyn Pym, Agnes Bray, Anne Kenrick, Helen Webber, Leona Cottle were in charge of the meeting. Anne Kernick welcomed every- one and gave the two themes, stewardship and Mother's Day. She gave a reading about mothers. Marilyn Pym gave a reading "What Makes a Mother's Day?" Helen Webber gave a prayer and a reading "When God Created Mothers." Anne Kernick gave a humorous reading "A Mom's Life." Jean Hodgert accompanied the hymns and Agnes Bray and Anne Kernick received the offering. A skit entitled "She Gave Everything" was performed to illustrate stewardship. Agnes Bray played several piano selections which were much enjoyed. Anne Kernick read "On - Parenting" and Marilyn Pym read "Stewardship." President Sharon Lynn opened the business portion of the meet- ing: The roll call was taken and minutes of the last meeting were read. Marilyn Pym gave the trea- surer's report. Margaret Stewart of the Christian Development Committee said that the last Sunday in July has tentatively been set for Vacation Bible School at Thames Road. The children will bring bag lunches. Help will be needed to provide an afternoon snack and crafts. A wiener roast will take place for supper. The visiting coMmittee for May to August is: Group U, Alice Cann; Group a; Sharon Passmore; Group W, Lorraine Alexander. Marilyn Pym of Stewardship and Finance told about the dinners • to be hosted by two people for a group of eight to ten people at $10 per person. The dinners can take place between now and December. Members are to let her know if they don't wish to participate. If you are a hostess, you don't have to pay for your dinner out. Spring cleaning will be done at Thames Road Church, and a fall cleaning at Elimville church. Group C provided lunch. Church service Rev. Jock Tolmay was in charge of the church service at Elimville on Sunday. Henk Veldman gave the wel- come and led in the call to wor- ship. Rev. Tolmay told a chil- dren's story about the upcoming conference. The choir sang "How Long Has It Been?" accompanied by the pianist Marjorie Johns. The title of the minister's sermon was Building with New Material." Shirley Kerslake and Marilyn Vandenbussche were the greeters and received the offering. Prayers were said for the sick, shut ins, injured and those in trouble. On May 24 there will be no church service so members are encouraged to attend the London Conference Church Service at Huron Park at 2 p.m. Confirmation Sunday is sched- uled for May 31 at Thames Road. Lunch will follow the service. On June 7 there will be a bap- tism service at Elimville. On June 14 a Sunday School Celebration will be held at Thames Road. Fifteen London Conference bil- lets are needed from May 22 to 24. It's Carnival Time at Usborne Central School on June 12 begin- ning at 5 p.m. The organizing committee needs 1 kg. clear plas- tic peanut butter jars with lids. If you have any, please bring them to the school or contact Janine Dougall at 263-5124. Personals Jean Christie of Catonville, Maryland, U.S.A., John Christie of Guelph, Donald Thomson of Burlington spent Friday with Ross and Kathleen Hodgert. Rachel, Tyler and Sarah Van Allen of Crosshill spent the holi- day weekend with their grand- mother Margaret Stewart. Several people from this area called at the Beattie -Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton on Sunday to pay their respect to the late James Segeren of Clinton who passed away Friday. Sympathy is extended to his family. Gerry Cottle is a patient in Stratford General Hospital, having injured his foot on Friday. Get well wishes are extended to Gerry and .also to Alice Cann who frac- tured a bone in her leg recently. Sympathy is extended to Marjorie Johns and family in the passing of her husband Philip on Sunday. Book sale to be largest ever BLYTH - The largest used book sale .in Huron County returns to Blyth Memorial Hall on June 6. This year's event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The doors to this huge sale open at 9 a.m. but book lovers have tradition- ally started lining up long before that in hopes of getting their hands on the best deals. The sale runs until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Ideal Supply Company, the annual used book sale is staged as a fundraiser for the Blyth Festival and features thou- sands of used paperback and hard cover books. The tables set up in the Lower Hall will be stacked to overflowing with everything from cotnplete sets of encyclopedia to cookbooks. Be sure to spend a little time at the special children's table. In addition to the huge selection of books, some of which are quite old A Point to Ponder by Rev. Vernon Dean Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle Zig Zigler, the top selling author and motivational speaker tells the following story. "It seems that many years ago on the larBest island of Hawaii the custom of the day was to find a bride and then pay a dowry for her. The normal dow- ry was three cows. If the bride was unusually fine, the price could be as high as four cows. A certain man had two daughters; one was a real knockout, beautiful in every way. The other daughter was kind of the 'runt of the litter.' This man doubted that he would ever get three cows for the 'runt' and thought that he would be lucky to get even one cow for her. One day, Johnny Lingo came knocking on his door and to his surprise wanted to marry the 'runt.' This made the man very happy because Johnny was known to be very rich. He thought perhaps he would get three cows for the runt or maybe even four since Johnny was so rich. To his and everyone else's surprise, Johnny came back and gave ten cows for this not so perfect bride. Another custom of the islands was that the bride and groom would go off on a two year honeymoon. So off they went. The village where the 'runt' had lived waited expectedly for the return of the newlyweds at the end of the two years. Finally, the word was passed that they were coming. At least, Johnny Lingo was coming. They couldn't tell if it was the same woman or not. As they ap- proached the village, the people could not believe their eyes. Yes, it was the same woman but she had turned into the most beautiful woman they had ever seen. She was the epitome of grace, beauty and proper etiquette. When Johnny was asked what had happened, he explained it very simply. "When you treat your wife like a ten cow wife she will become one. If you treat your wife like a one cow wife, that's what she will become." The point is clear.... The way we treat our spouses is what they will become. Treat her like a queen and you might be surprised at the royal treatment you receive in return. That's my point and my ex- perience! 'Blue ciliQter gest glome ANNUAL MEETING to be held Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich Chairman: Stuart Steckle Secretary: Donna Thiel an Pipe Band looking for new talent CLINTON - Aye, the skirl o' the pipes, the snap of the drum and the swagger of the kilt. Few things conjure up as much emo- tion as the sights and sounds of a pipe band marching down the street. And in Huron County. the Clinton Legion Pipe Band has probably been the most recog- nized band in parades and func- tions around the county. The Clinton Legion Pipe Band has been a tradition in Huron County for well over 50 years. Looking to bolster its contin- gent and foster the art of piping ip the area,. the Clinton band is looking for new members. The Clinton Legion Pipe Band practices on Wednesday nights at 8:00 at the Legion in Clinton. On May 20, the first practice with John MacKenzie starts at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in more information can contact Geoff Peach at (519) 523-4929. Times -Advocate, May 20, 1998 Page 19 1998 W.M.S. Synodical annual meeting STRATFORD - "Much Ad About Missions" was the theme the Hamilton -London Synodical S ciety held in Knox Presbyteria Church, April 21-22. The President, Helen McLeis Niagara Presbyterian presided fo the meeting. Special guest, Helen Kuo fro Taiwan brought greetings from th Taiwan Presbyterian Church an mentioned that after 126 years th first Presbyterian missionary, D McKay from Harrington, Oxfor County is a legend there. Margaret (Greig) Robertson, pro gram secretary for W.M.S. told o her experiences in Taiwan and Ja pan. Although only 6 per cent of th population in Taiwan is Christian there are more Presbyterians than i Canada. Taiwanese Presbyterian are bold enough to speak ou against political decisions they d not agree with and the women ar working hard to end the selling o children for prostitution, especially for tourists. They have halfway homes and counselling for these children. The people there love to sing aca- pello and will stop their work to sing for visitors. The Presbyterian Church in Tai- wan sent $7,000 Canadian to assist the ice storm victims in Eastern On- tario and Quebec. The old way was, us doing for them and now are working in partnership -us working with them. Esther Powell, president of the W.M.S. council told of her trip to India to celebrate the jubilee of Rev. and Mrs. Buchanan's arrival to give medical assistance to the Bhil people of northern India. The Bhils are considered the most lowly people in India. Each celebration began with dance accompanied by drums and shakers.Their adiant faces showed the love of Christ as they placed leis of flowers or peanuts around the necks of visitors. Since the arrival of the Bucha- nan's and other missionaries, Chris- tian hospitals, schools and churches have been built. While Powell was there the school of nursing held its graduation. One school has a weav- ing project for mentally and physi- cally challenged individuals who make bedding for the hospital. ,Pauline Brown who has served as nissionary in India for 45'yers- dcsted as tour guide. She will re-' ceive an Honorary Doctor of Divin- ity at the May Convocation of Knox College. Erin Crisfield, AEC, led a bible study on the feeding of the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes. 0 of o- h, r m e d e r. d f e n s 0 e f Come to Hensall'S 14th Annual tillage -Wide Yard Sal( * SATURDAY * MAY 30 * 1998 (always the last Saturday in May) * FIREMEN'S BREAKFAST -• Starts at 7 a.m. at the Fire Hall * KINSMEN KAR SHOW" - at the community centre 'Kar Show Info: Tom Neilands 519-262-2438 * Legion Ladies' PENNY SALE * FOOD BOOTHS! Bargains! Merchants' SIDEWALK SALE! * PONY RIDES - at the train tracks Questi n , MMINIMM'""" Gt the Yilage Me at , S19 -26Z-2812 RAiN or SHINE! HENSALL Home of W.B. Fields! The White Bean Capital of Canada SOCIAL BRIDGE staring Wednesday. May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Exeter Legion (down- stairs). Mini -lesson before game. Partners guaranteed. Directed by Lillian Mathers, Accredited Teacher and Bridge America Director. 235.3198. 19.21' EXETER LAWN BOWLING CLUB Open House, Saturday, May 23, 1-3 p.m. Free coaching. Bowls available. Flat shoes required. For more information call Peter. 235- 0368. 21' CAR SEAT TRAINING SESSION, May 25, 1998, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huron County Health Unit, RR #5: Clinton, Ontario. To register call: 482.3416 ext. 234 or 1-800-265- 5184. Please register early. Free session. 20.21c SEAFORTH MINOR SPORTS COUNCIL Bingo Double's Nice, Monday, May 25. 7:30 p.m. Opens at 5:30 p.m. All prizes doubled. $5,000.00 in prizes. $2.000.00 jack- pot. Licence #M466606. 20.21c CARMEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hensall, are celebrating their 150th anniversary on Sunday. May 31 a19:45 a.m. Guest minister will be Peter Scott and spe- cial music will be provided. Everyone welcome. 20-22' HURON UNITED WAY Annual General Meeting will be held Monday, June I, 1998 at 7 p.m. in the Huron Adult Day Centre. All volunteers, donors are invited to attend. Call 482-7643 for information. 2Ic HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, Lucan, 90th Anniversary Service. Sunday, June 7, 1998 at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by a barbecue on the church lawn. Adults $9.00, children 5-12 years $4.00. Tickets available at Scotts Elevators, Lucan, Carol Hardy 227-4804 and church office 227.1740. A warm welcome is extended to all former parishioners and their families. 20-22c WOODHAM UNITED CHURZWIPOMEN Chicken Barbecue at Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre, Wednesday, June 10, 1998, 5 to 7:30 Q.m. Adults $I0: children (12 and under) $5. Tickets at the door. Takeouts available. ' '' •s,21.23w HAM AND STRAWBERRY SUPPER, Brucefield United Church, Wednesday, lune 10.5 to 7:30 p.m. Adults S9; children 6-12 $4; Preschool free. 21.23' Reports were given by Rev. Gwen Brown, director of Camp Kintail who invited members to at- tend "It's Your Call" ladies week- end in June: Spencer Edwards, youth consultant, asked the W.M.S. to be advocates for children and youth and to stand beside them. Trish Heidebrecht, manager of the Book Room gave a review of some new books. The Worship Service was con- ducted by the Presbyterials from Niagara, Sarnia and Hamilton. Head table guests included Dan Matheson, Stratford Deputy mayor, Rev. Evelyn Carpenter. Moderator of Southwestern Ontario Synod, Rev. John Zondag, moderator Hu- ron -Perth Presbytery and Dr. David Thompson, minister, Knox Church, Stratford. The evenings entertainment was a kitchen band of Huron -Perth Presbyterial members: Glen Dias soloist and accompanist Gail Sel- kirk, solos by contralto Colleen Rothwell and duets by Colleen and Allan Rothwell accompanied by Marion McKay. The Synodical secretaries gave their annual reports and led work- shops. The 1998-1999 executive was in- stalled by Powell, president of the W.M.S. council. The Bruce -Grey Presbyterial in- vited the Synodical to hold their 1999 annual meeting in Knox Pres- byterian Church, Walkerton. There were 230 women regis- tered and the book sales were $1,400. The, delegates who attended frrom Huron -Perth Presbyterial were: Robina Alexander, Pat White, Marie McCloud, Margaret Peebles, Ina McMillan, Janet Gib- son, Jean Evans, Mary Scott, Ra- chel Schwalm and Diana Cress - man. :Buck & Doe Paul Manders & Sue Koricina Saturday, May 23 8 p.m. -1 a.m, tlderton. Tickets $5.00. For more information can Clint 294-6508 Greg 666-1277 Buck & Doe Fol' Mary Hartman & Jared Cantin Friday May 22 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Zurich Community Centre Tickets $5.00 Graduate - Way to go Wendy! Wendy graduated from NSVS receiving her Personal Support Worker diploma. She is currently seeking employ- ment in her chosen field. She is the daughter of Bob and Bernice Boogemans. Your par- ents and family are very proud of.you and wish you all , the best. Forthcoming marriage - Jim and Laura MacDonald of Hensall are pleased to announce ,the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary -Ann to Douglas Hanna, son of Gordon and Ruth Hanna of Toronto on May 23, 1998. The wedding will take place at the residence of Paul and Betty Cronyn, RR2 Lucan. 1997 ACADEMY AWARD •NOMINEE BEST DIRECTOR • BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY "The best film of the year!" - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times et Steven Holden, New York Times "Spellbinding" - Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly Ian Holm .. Hereafter There is no such thing as the simple truth. ,n Iilnm by - ' Atom Egoyan 1111AI11 r1MM011tA11t11 a,m ..:vw'w n. P M I IM 1101B1S is III INM ANIS warm All NM • IM SMI 111111111 .u.nAlwllnAN MY01010VI n111HMS* IMO 1111111111111 MIKIWI 111011111KN 11151111 111011101 IIM IMAM UMW W1111SII11 SMI MSM SAW 101111 11p51111151 1111111 11.11111 W:1AN SMKSTt t5 MN111, DU 01111, ' ilii MS111151.. 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