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Times-Advocate, 1984-02-08, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, February 8, 1984 Bicentennial celebration Monday February 13 has been declared a holiday in Hensall to celebrate Ontario's Bicentennial. The Huron County Board of Education has granted school children a day oft to participate in the Heritage Civic Holiday. The festivities, all centered around the Community Cen- tre, will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a skating party on the ice and cards in the auditorium. Organizers invite all village residents to be at the arena by 5:00 for the bicentennial flag - raising ceremony. This will be followed by a Christmas tree bonfire and wiener roast. Indoors, hot cider will be served, and the bicentennial cake will be cut and passed around between 6:30 and 7:00. At 7:30 mez lbers of council suitably attired in period costume, will re-enact an ear- ly 1900's council meeting. (All records prior to the turn of the century were destroyed in a fire.) 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The Bank of Montreal, cat- ching the spirit of the occa- sion, is serving coffee and cookies to all dropping in dur- ing regular business hours from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All staff will wear outfits reminiscent of long ago. The involvement of everyone from the communi- ty will ensure through their participation that the celebra- tion is a success and the Heritage Civic Holiday a day to be remembered. It should also put everyone in the pro- per mood for Hensall's own Centennial celebrations in July. Queensway To keep on top of the "Mid Winter Blues" at Queensway a variety of activities are planned. Our weekly bingo game began the last week's activities. Tuesday morning everyone who participated had a very enjoyable time as they tried to unscramble words of various topics. Tues- day afternoon the worship service was conducted by Randy Cox, the youth minister at the Pentecostal Church, Exeter assisted by his wife Deb and Dianne Moody. Wednesday morning brought the aroma of fresh baked muffins, as those who enjoyed baking together tried their hand at it. Those who didn't bake tried their aim in bean bag toss. Table of crokinole were set up throughout the home in the afternoon. Thursday morning brought a variety of crafts for residents who wished to par- ticipatf In the afternon a tri• was made to the library to change books that were due. Friday again they went bowl- ing. Neil Regan and Murray Howe tied for high bowlers with 'a score of 95. Lloyd McDougall had a close score of 92. Scores were down this week but hopefully will be higher next week when residents will bowl for Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bowl-A-Thon. We need your help - anyone wishing to spon- sor any residents would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact the home. MORE FLOWERS — The Flower Basket in Hensall has added potted plants and fresh flowers to its stock. Special orders can be filled in two days. Proprietor Diane Gerstenkorn takes an order for roses from Joan Weiss, RR 1 Hensall. Brock Weiss concentrates on the photographer. Hensall and district news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 w0 Kippen WI to hear about quilting and candlewicking Ruby Bell, Bertha McGregor, Myrtle Sherritt, Matfie McGregor, Helen MacLean, Mona Alderdice, Margaret Hoggarth, Jeannette Turner, Evelyn Workman and Mary Brintnell. Grant and Helen macLean recently enjoyed a weekend snowmobiling at the Watra Resort. Bob and Marlene Bell recently attended Mrs. Ernest Ashman's 80th birth- day dinner in Tillsonburg. Bob, Frances and Lyle Kinsman hosted a birthday party supper on Friday February 3 in honour of Mary Kinsman, Bob's sister. Guests also included Jack and Elaine Kinsman and Leta and Russ Ferguson. By Margaret Hoggarth The February meeting of Kippen East Women's In- stitute will be held on Wednes- day February 15 at 1:30 at the home of Al and Margaret Hoggarth. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Joan Young from Kirkton and Millers Barn. She will be demonstrating strip quilting and candlewicking. Kippen United Church news Pastor Don Moffat return- ed to the pulpit on Sunday February 5 following his recovery from a shoulder operation. His' sermon text was "Endurance brings God's Approval." The ser- mon. entitled "What is Life", was expanded upon by Pastor Don Moffat giving five views of life that affect peo- ple's philosophy: Life is a vexation - something to be en- dured; life as a void --is that all there is? ; life as a vacation - a time to have all the fun one can; life as a vapor - very short and fleeting and life as SummerCanada'84 Lefsputtomormw's workforce on the j ob to day Everyone knows that summer jobs give students a chane(. In earn money to continue their education. lint that's just Karl of the story. Suninrer employment i• also the best way t() g('t the kind Of experience that make: it easier to eventually hod a full -tion job. Employer, who hire students hell) to develop skills that hrnehl then) in 1he Whirr Thr (iovernrnent nl l anada %sill assist sponsors of Sonom. .(nada \\'orks projects with a con- tribution towards student wages and job-related overhead cosIs. Y01; CAN til ,,PTO CR1.AI'E JOINS EOR STUDENTS N•I-S I IiROI'(di SIiMMER CANADA WORKS .'ROJEC•FS Summer Canada Works projects provide productive employment lipEmployment and Imme rat,on Canada John Roberta Minnler for local students. 1'rojec is shoul(I n(lllo) at least three local stu- dents an(I should produce goods or services to bench! the con)- n(unity. All jobs must 1)e full-time and must last between six and 18 consecrltiye weeks during the •limner. :1111: YOU ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING? NDING? Community and volunteer groups. professional and technical asso- ciations. most local governments and private sector employers are eligible lot' Slimmer Canada \\'arks funding. 11OW TO APPLY if your organization has an idea for a Summer Canada Works project, contact the nearest Emptor e1 Immgration Canada John Roberts. Mmrslre Canada Employment nt Centre or Employment Development Branch office of Employment and Inimigr-ation Canada tor informa- tiun and al)plication Corms. APPLICATION I)I:;AI11.INF IS FEBRUARY 2-1. 1118 1. Staff at the Canada Employment Centre can also give you more information about other Summer Canada programs and services. These include: • SUMMER CAREER ACCESS a student wage subsidy program • CANAi )A 1M 1'l .OYMENT CENTRES FOR STUDENTS a summer job placement service • RCMP and DFPAR"I-MENT OF NATIONAL. DEFENCE student employment programs Canaua '. a victory - being victorious through living a life by trusting in Jesus. The ministry of music was presented with the choir sing- ing "Is your burden heavy?" There are still plenty of Church calendars available for sale. Part of the proceeds of these calendars help to raise funds for the "Happy Hour" group. Quilting Bee The Kippen ladies enjoyed another quilting bee, last week. The guilt belonged to Marlene MI:dnd was put up in her home. Those helping Marlene to quilt were Beatrice Richardson, Gail Turner, Agnes Ayre, Grace Broadfoot, Grace Pepper, Pearl Taylor, Gertie Moir, Plan parade float Horticultural society meets The annual meeting of Hen- sall Horticultural Society was held on Monday evening January 30 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church with president Kathy Mann presiding and opened by sing- ing "0, Canada" with Mrs. Joyce Pepper at the piano. Kathy read a poem "Arm Chair Garden". A letter was received from Robert Raeburn thanking the group for the tulip bulbs for the public school. Volunteers were asked for to assist with a float for the Centennial Parade. Betty Simmons spoke about the Craft show at the Centennial. Bill Gibson read the minutes and gave the secretary - treasurer's report. Dianne Gerstenkorn read the slate of officers for 1984 and Eileen Rannie gave the program report. Jeanette Turner reported for the membership commit- tee. Victor Knip reported for the planting and planning of the flowers for 1983-84, asking for more volunteers for the Centennial Planting. Eileen Rannie introduced the speaker Dianne Gerstenkorn of the Flower Basket, who demonstrated making 'a straw decoration for your front door. She was thanked and presented with a gift by Florence Slade. Two draws were made and Mary Buchanan and Dorothy Mickle were lucky winners. Kathy thanked all taking part and closed with poem "Living Still." The Year Book compiled by Dorothy Brint- nell and Mary Buchanan was viewed. The next meeting will be held at Hensall Public School Monday March 12 at 8:00 p.m., guest Mr. Howey Langan. Everyone welcome. Refreshments were served. Euchre The Humanitarian Services Committee of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah Lodges are holding a Euchre Party Wednesday February 8 at 8:00 p.m. at the local hall, the public is welcome. Amber Lodge meets Noble Grand Mrs. Margaret Upshall presided for the meeting of Amber Reb(':ah on Wednesday even- ing assisted -by Vice Grand Mrs. Eunice Aikenhead who reported for the visiting com- mittee. Several expressions of thanks were received. Mrs. Bonnie Upshall, treasurer, reported for the financial standing. It was decided to assist with the bake sale at the Centennial June 30 and supply volunteers for the fast food booth. Arrangements for the birthday party were to be discussed later. When business concluded a "Penny Sale" was held in the lower hall. Refreshments served by the social committee. Unit 4 meets Mrs. Nan Britton opened the February meeting of Unit 4 with a poem on "Friend- ship." Elva Forrest con- ducted the worship, the theme of the devotional "Love is a Gift of God." Elva said the results of love is the best medicine in the world; for in- stance it was proven that for babies in an orphanage who were held for one hour per day the death rate was cut by half. The love of God for us is a glorious fact. Christ's love can change our lives. It we can show that same love to others; the peace and joy will bring peace and joy to ourselves and others. Elva closed with prayer. Fifteen members answered the roll call with thirty-three visits be- ing made. Mary Roobol reported one get -well and three birthday cards sent. Myrtle Sherritt reported for the treasurer. Hilda Payne reported on the Presbyterial - the theme "Living Our Faith" -an up- coming special evening April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Wingham. Hilda gave a report of last year's special event held in North St. Goderich which was a great success with special music, book reports, a medical student as special speaker, followed with fellowship over coffee and cookies. President Grace Pym "God is counting on us to be His ambassadors." Vera Lem mon read highlights for the executive meeting. Muriel Richardson read a report on stewardship. A report was read on Chris- tian Development by Sadie Hoy and Nellie Riley read a report on World Outreach and Church in Society. Members were amazed at the wide range of help our church pro- vides at home and abroad and many expressed a desire to do more. Some obvious ways we could help were donations of canned goods for the Huron Home for battered wives, us- ed greeting cards and stamps. Mrs. Britton read an appropriate poem "In Times Like These" and closed with the benediction. Carmel Presbyterian Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day the subject of his sermon being "True Fasting". Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presided at the piano for the service of song. A joint meeting of the Kirk Session and the Board of Managers will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. All members are urged to be present. Bayfield wins Bible quiz at YFC Rally South Huron Y.F.C. held their February Rally in Brucefield school with a good attendance. Ron Westlake, chairman q.(the board, was in charge. Gary Schlegel from Ailsa Craig led in a real good song service with Sharon Parker at the piano. Prayer by Rev. Clayton Kuepfer from Zurich. Quizzing time followed with three teams competing. They quizzed or, twenty question from 2 Timothy:4. The score was Bayfield first, Goderich second, Zurich third. March meeting they will quiz on Titus 1. A group of singers from Zurich called The Disciples brought several numbers which were enjoyed by everyone. Ron then introduc- ed the speaker Gary Schlegel, evangelist from Freedom Ministries of Ailsa Craig, choosing his Scripture from 1 Samuel 167. "But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature, because I have refused him, for the Lord seeth not as a man seeth, for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." His second scripture was Psalm 51:10. "Create in me a clean heart, 0 God and renew a right spirit right within me." This was a very timely and heart-searching message. Mr. John Brookes from Ailsa Craig closed with prayer. The March Rally will .be held in the school March 4 with "Teen Challenge Group" from Hamiltonwhose work is among young alcoholics and drug addicts. They will also supply special music. Be sure to attend the rally as a laniity and encourage the youth to come to this rally. 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