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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-11-19, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, November 19, 1997 C'nMMIINTTY Christmas Home Tour Movie and pizza itittill1111111111 111'1111111111111 Christmas deco. Christmas normally brings out the best in everyone, especially with their ability to deeorate. Many people came out to enjoy the six houses and Kirk - ton United Church involved in the Kirkton. Christmas Home Tour on Nov. 15-16. The homes .and church were decorated with a variety of Christmas hues, and all pro- ceeds were raised to support the Kirkton United Church. The participating homes were those of Marion Urquhart, decorated by New Stonetown Florist; Clayt and Grace - Ross, decorated by Grace Ross and 'Joan Robinson and • Country Flowers; Keith and Elaine Stephen, decorated by Exeter Flowers; Geoff and Sonya Hicks, decorated by Barb Turnbull; Mervin and Helen Shute, decorated by Flor- al Treasures, and the Kirkton United Church, which was decorated by Tracy McVicar "Flower Creativity"; Anna Pe- terson and . Elaine Stephen; Grandma's Garden and Rath Roses. Pictured from left is host Helen Shute and host- esses Jean Rbss, Laurel i-rancts ancfRoss-Siddall.- Katherine Harding wins award By Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent • GRAN I ON. - Katherine Harding who is editor in ,chief of the Cord Paper at Sir Wilfred Laurier Uni- versity in Waterloo attended a three - day National Journalism conference in Calgary last week -end. As one of . the 150 delegates; comprised of University • '-student journalists, Harding was .voted the Future Star of Canada AWard and her paper the 'Cord won the over all graphic de- sign award for Canada. Congratula- tions frorn the Granton community to Harding who is the daughter of Jim and Willa Harding. . The Lucan Legion conducted the Remembrance Day service . at the cenotaph at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, No- 'cmher-11. In the -absence of Pastor-• Nonnalic Voakes. Cathie Westman read twos poems 'A11 I have seen' by Tara Wessman and Remcrn hrancc" by Heather Wessman. The Province of Ontario wreath was laid by Larry Lewis, one for Branch 540 by Jenny Boll -is, th'c La- dies Auxiliary by Anne Maric Riley and the Granton United Church' by Cathie Wessman, Becky Kindree and Cathie West - man hosted the luncheon and eu- chre. at the Lion's Hall' in the park pavilion on Friday, Nov. 14. Norah Wissel was awarded the high score prize, Jim Bakker, lone hands and everybody- received consolation prizes. • • Norah Wissel was a supper guest with Elizabeth Parkinson and son Robert oI' Lucan on Saturday. Nov. 15. Sympathy from the community is extended -to the family of Bill Evans who died suddenly at Uni- versity Hospital on Wednesday Nov. 12. By now the elections of last Mon- day arc 'old hat'. school has started again, but now there's a ' postal strike brewing to keep everybody stirred up. At the Granton United Church on. Sunday, Nov. 16 Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her. sermon 'Which flock is my flock' based on the les- sons from John 10 and Revelations 7. Flowers . were placed in the church from the funeral of Bill Evans. Following the service, Unit 2 sponsored a soup and sandwich luncheon. At St. Pauls Anglican Church, Kirkton, Rev. Glenda Meakin cele- brated the Holy Eucharist and her message was %bout looking to God for guidance_ and direction. The les - mins Were read by Bill Schaefer and the minister. UCW Unit 2 met on Monday, Nov: 3 at:. the home of Pam Hayes when some guests were present for the program Which took the form of .a candle party presented by Janet McKinnon of Zurich. Orders weretaken for candles and a short business meet- ing followed led by the president Pam Hayes. -Plans were completed • for the cup of soup luncheon after church on Sunday. The success of ,the bazaar was also discussed and it was decided' to have dinner out for the next meeting. Debbie Toll and the hostess served refreshments. 4H Club On Thursday, November. 13 the Granton #1 4H club met at the home of leader Margaret Bryan; for "their second meeting of the club 'On Your Own: You Can Do It'. After odehing with the 4 H pledge, 'the roll call was taken and they de- cided which title page they would use. The -group then did -activities about symbols used for laundry. They all chose cloths with different stains and tried different methods' to remove them. Next, they did a • sewing exercise which included sewing on a button, a patch and a hem. After closing with •the 4H motto, a snack was served by Jodi Pronchuk and Melissa Gollan. The next. meeting will be November 20 at leader Jean Mcllhargey's home. Gcmma VandenBerg was the secre- tary and reporter. night for youth group By Joan Beierling Varna correspondent VARNA - Varna -Goshen church service was field in Goshen on. Sunday and will be in Goshen for this Sunday, November 23 and November 30. Judith Ritchie was the guest speaker on Sunday in the absence. of Tracy Crick. Ritchie is a licensed lay preacher and is cur- rently in the ordination process. with the United Church of Canada. Crick was attending a course at the Toronto School of Theology. Shoe boxes for Operation. Christmas Child should be deliv- ered to the church by November 10. Winter coats, snow suits, -mit- tens and hats could also be brought to the Varna church. The Goshen U.C.W. will hold their Christmas meeting November 20 with a turkey dinner at Queensway residents remember HENSALL = Fun and Fitness started the , week . Monday -with excellent attendance by residents. In the afternoon bingo was played with the Bethel Reformed Women of Exeter providing assistance and prizes. On the morning of November 11 residents - gathered to honor Remembrance Day by reading and reciting in Flanders Fields. A discussion of war time followed with some noting their involvement during the war. Rev. Lazaro led Worship . Service - Tuesday afternoon. During the service he expressed how fortunate we are to live in- peace and freedom. Following the" service everyone -gathered TOE— ' Teffe'sliments and fellowship enjoying a cake especially decorated for Remembrance Day by Grace Cleave of Hensall. Wednesday afternoon,- Winnie Hutton, Pastoral Care Volunteer led Bible Study. Several residents are benefiting from the study. - Retirement home residents had a mental - worrkout at Quiz Time Thursday afternoon. There was a good turnout Thursday evening for the Information . Seminar, "Bridge of Solutions, Assistance to Wellbeing" led by Mcnika Penner. of Shoreline. Healthco and Mary Webb of Moving Toward Wellness. Many ideas and products were presented to improve quality of life for those . with various barriers. It was an excellent presentation for both i those that receive care and those that provide it. - Geri . Fashions set up shop at Queensway Friday from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. and residents and community alike used the opportunity to browse and purchase as desired. Sunday morning some residents and volunteers attended the United Church service with special music by the Stratford Soul Singers, at Hensall United Church. They also stayed•. for the complimentary luncheon and visited with friends. Coming events 'November 21, 7:30 p.m. Friendship Friday with Darlene Hoggart . November 27. 2 p.m. Birthday party with Gladys Van Egmond and The Merry Markers November 27, 6 p.m. Senior diners • and 7 ' p.m. card party,. community seniors welcome., Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 It's AZI-S't14-14GLS' At XCutttig eathe Gilt Certificates are available tor: All Esthetic Services: • Manicures • Pedicures • Waxing • Facials, • • Eyelash & Brow Tinting • Acrylic Nails • Makeup * Book your Christmas Party 0 Manicure or makeup application, only $13.00 • each (+ GIST) until Dec. 31/97 * 10 Call today: 235-4247 01 10 Wellington St. W. Exeter Millington's in-Brucefteld at 6 p.m. followed with a meeting and•.pro- gram. Bill Taylor is selling amaryllis bulbs for the Huntington Society. For $10 you receive the bulb, pot and soil and Taylor will deliver. The Teens youth group met at • the Holmesville United Church for a movie and they made pizzas. The Sunday School is still look- ing for more people to take care of, the nursery: If anyone is interested, give Tracy Crick a call. 1998 Huron Tourism lottery cal- endars are available for$15. There is over $10,00 in total prizes to be won. The calendars can be pur- chased at the Magnolia Manor Bed and Breakfast, Varna, call 233- 3181. - - Varna U.C.W. will - meet December 4 at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello There are over 150 different viruses that cause the common cold. When one of them infects you, you ' are immune. from that virus for two years then that same. virus can give you a cold again. This makes the dream of having an 'anti -cold" vaccine quite diffi- cult to achieve. • Brittle nails are caused largely by dehydration and is quite common as we get older. Applying a moisturizing cream after each washing and eat- ing a well-balanced diet adequate in protein are helpful. Eating gelatin doesn't help too much because it isn't a c.omplete protein: It•iacks sul- phur -containing amino -acids that add strength to nails... Keeping a "mini -medical history' in your wallet or purse can be potential- ly life-saving in an emergency situation where you can't speak for your- self. This mini -history should answer three questions for emergency per- sonnel: 1) .what drugs are you currently taking? 2) do you have any known allergies? 3).do'you have. any 'significant medical conditions (like diabetes, hypertension, asthma etc)? - Vitamins are part of our everyday life but marry haven't really been recog nized as chemical entities -for that long. It was in. 1936 and 1937 that Vi- tamins E, K and Bl (Thiamine) were isolated and identified. HURON APOTHECARY ud. 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