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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-01-29, Page 5Choose new ,fficials at. UC annual session There was a large at-. tendance at the Hensall United Church annual meeting held on Wednesday evening. The evening_began with a pot luck supper followed by a sing song led by Donna St. John with Joyce Pepper at the pian°.. The V.C.W. were in charge of the program and presented a skit . on stewardship;. they were assisted in the presentation of this very informative skit by members of the Hensall , Bt>rti�a MaGragor congregation. Grace Drummond read a humorous reading which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Following the program the children of the congregation went to the church hall where they were shown a number of films under the direction of Rod Parker as Projectionist. The business section of the meeting opened with a memorial prayer by Rev. Mr. McDonald as everyone remembered those who had died during the past year. Mrs. Donna St. John was elected the congregational secretary for the evening. A panel, consisting of all the division chairmen along with the president of the United Church Women, presented some of the highlights of 1980, with Rev. McDonald as Moderator. Following the question period from the questions box as well as from the floor each chairman again spoke on the. visions that their division had for 1981. All reports showed a marked increase in interest and , participation, for the year. The Sunday School, children and youth groups not only showed an increase, but that they were very much alive in the congregation in their programming and at- tendance. The stewardship division showed one of the largest years in givings to the church and the marked increase in attendance at worship and participation. The United Church Women reported an excellent year with. one of their special projects being the purchase. of a Braile Hymn Book for use of the blind in the congregation. Ken Elder, chairman of the stewardship committee, presented the 1981 budget which showed a challenge of stewardship before us for the year. During the election of officers, the following were elected: for a term ending 1983, Ken Elder, Cecil Pepper, Douglas Cook, Barbara Gackstetter, Charles Doxator, Scott Jesney, Randy Parker, Glenn Slade, Starr Jesney and Dana Bozzatto; for term ending in 1984 were Irene Davis, Steven Corbett, Grace Drummond, Sadie Hoy, Sharon Wurm, Lloyd Ferguson, Jim McGregor, Florence Slade, and Linda Traquair. Sharon Wurm was elected the recording steward, with Cecil Pepper as treasurer and Joyce Heal as envelope steward. Grace Drummond was elected delegate to Huron -Perth Presbytery and Douglas Mann and Mary Goodwin as auditors. During the evening the congregation discussed the possibility 'of the United Church at Hensall initiating or sponsoring a senior citizens home in Hensall. Following the positive discussion a committee elected to look into the possibility of such a project for the church. Those elected to the committee were Irene Davis, Hilda Payne, Doug Cook, Jim McGregor and Bill Fuss. At the close of the evening Pat Cook spoke of the ex- cellent work done by Rev. Mr. McDonald and George Parker .presented Mr. McDonald with a gift. Rebeka Lodge Owing to the storm early in January the first meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge was held on Wednesday evening Golden Glimpses At last we are able to enjoy. the long awaited January thaw. It is a pleasure, to see the snow banks slowly sinking away without a lot of water underfoot, and our tenants who have cars are relieved to be able to get their cars out without too much in- convenience. On Monday evening films were shown followed by refreshments. Residents who have been out visiting during the week - were Mrs. Inez McEwen, Mrs. Nancy Koehler, Mrs. 1 Beatrice Overholt and Mrs. Eva Thompson. On Thursday evening, the Ladies Auxiliary provided their January programme for the residents. Kenny and Nancy Overholt favoured with a duet accompanied by their guitar, Mary Jo Meidinger and Nadine Smith also played and sang. A father and son team, Ted Ducharme and son Jerry, also favoured with vocal and guitar music. Following the programme, refreshments were served. On Friday evening, bingo was played followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was con- ducted by Rev. Harley Moore of Grand Bend United Church. Miss Idella Gabel presided at the organ during the service. The members of the Ladies Auxiliary and any interested ladies in the community are reminded that the February meeting will be held on Feb. 3, 1981, at 7:00 p.m., commencing with a programme for the residents. ANNOUNCEM NT T. Pryde and Son Ltd., serving Huron County and surrounding area since 1919, is pleased to announce a name change. We are now known as PRYDE MONUMENTS PRYDE: A name of distinction in the memorial business for over 70 years and monuments the product we sell. May we continue to serve the memorial needs of this area Gerald Fergusson and Jack and Hazel Pryde are fully qualifiedito counsel you in your choice of suitable cemetery memorials or inscriptions. Visit our large heated showroom and choose from our targe selection of monuments which we letter design right here in Exeter with the most modern methods and workmanship typical of the Pryde name since 1919. • • PRYDE MONUMENTS 293 MAIN ST., EXETER PHONE 235-0620 anytime Citizens News, January 29, 1981 Page 5 HENSAU. TEAM WINS -- The Hensall Public School girls floor hockey team came away winners from a tournament at the Exeter Public School on Friday. They are from left to • right, back row: Miss Walsh, Julie McBride, Sandra Dickins, Pam Cottrell, Elizabeth Sangster, Cheryl Webber and Kim Ingram. Front. row: Kathy Ingram, Angelina Malik, Susan Flynn, Kandy Dobson, Karen Campbell, Tammy Bell and Lisa Parsons. Missing is Donna Taylor. with the Noble Grand Bertha MacGregor, presiding assisted by the Vice -Grand Mrs. Gladys Coleman. Mrs. Elizabeth Riley gave a report of the C.P.T. and Mrs. Ruby Bell gave the treasurer's report in the absence of the treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Corbett. Several items of correspondence were read and the insurance dues collected. A card of thanks was received from Mrs. Inez McEwen; Mrs. Aldeen Volland expressed thanks for sympathy cards, and an expression of thanks was given for a box sent to Grace Thompson at Christmas. Members were reminded of the C.P.T. euchre on Wednesday Janaury 28 at 8 p.m. which is open to all. Following the meeting the entertainment committee and social committee directed a fellowship hour in the lower hall. 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