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Times Advocate, 1997-12-17, Page 15COM A4 LIN ITY Cameron cracks the Open third in consolation finals in the 400 freestyle in a great race with a Little lambs Story time. These little lambs were part of the Little Lambs/Story Hour annual Christmas party on Dec. 2 at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church. Children conduct church service in GB GRAND BEND - The United Church Women of Grand Bend United Church met on December 11 at 12:30 p.m. in the Sunday School rooms for a potluck lunch, convened by Marg Love and Norma Walper, with 21 in atten- dance. President Evelyn Johnson opened with a poem on Christmas time. Vera Rempel read scriptures verses. A Christmas reunion story was ready by Laura Flewelling. Jean Cassidy read a story from the book "Christmas In My Heart", about a German immigrant family in 1874, who had settled on the Dakota prairies in a sod house, 6,000 miles from their last Christmas. For a Christmas tree they -picked willows and forced -to them to bloom, decorated them with colored paper and made wil- low dolls for the children. Marlene Brenner and Irene Kennedy conducted a singalong of Christmas songs and hymns and closed with Marlene singing -a solo "Jesus Christ is. Born,"._ During the business, Lola Jackson acted as secretary in the absence of Bertie Keyes. Several thank you letters were read by the president. The meeting closed with all repeating the U.C.W. benediction. Canned goods for the food bank were brought in by the members. Church services The First Advent Sunday was celebrated at Grand Bend United Church on November 30. A purple candle of Hope waslit by Amy Jennison. Rev. R. Putman presided for the service of Holy Communion and welcoming of new members. Scriptures were read by Bette Tufts. The choir's anthem was "Jesus Took the Cup". "Yuletidings", anthems and car- ols for choir, flute and strings fea- turing the original Austrian version of "Silent Night" will be presented at Grand Bend United Church on December 14 at 3 p.m. Hot cider and sweets will be served. There will be a general collection. It was Advent II at Grand Bend United Church on December 7. Rev. Putman talked to the children about the Jesse Tree with more items added to it. The children col- lected many gifts from the congre- gation to put` under the Angel Tree to go to children in care of the Huron County Children's Aid. Scriptures were read by Ann Russell. The choir's anthem was "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord". Rev. Putman introduced Bob Sharon, who spoke on "Human Bights.='. • Candle lighters were Alyssa Nicholls and Matthew Lovie. Prayers for others were given by Edna Frampton. • The third. Advent Sunday was enjoyed at Grand Bend United Church, with the children in charge of the annual Christmas Pageant and collection of White Gifts. The call to worship and scrip- tures were read by Ryan Murdock. The third candle of Joy was lit by Holly. and John Gray. The prayer of approach was read by Ben Morgan. The children's play "Benjamin's Top" was narrated by Jude Morgan and Sarah Tremain. This included the nativity scene with children as angels, wisemen and shepherds, with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Several Christmas hymns were sung. Rev. R. Putman talked to the children as they added more addi- tions to the Jesse Tree. There was a musical offering with Elva McIntyre at the piano and daughter Kristin playing saxophone. The offering was collected by Jessica Brown, Holly Love, Matthew and Michael Lovie, Jessie Morgan and Allyssa Nicholls. Piano musical offerings were given by Charlie Love, Morgan Bland, Amy Jennison and Sarah and Matthew Tremain. The flowers placed in the sanctu- ary were in loving memory of Hugh Turnbull Hendrick, by his family. Golden Agers Grand Bend Golden Agers held their .euchre Wednesday evening, December -10-at-the, Legief- f tal with five tables in play. Winners were: Ladies high score - Ada Dietrich; Ladies most lone hands - a tie between four women, Katherine Becker, Catherine Junker, Aileen Ravelle and Mary Waller; Ladies low score - Sien Smits; Mens high score - Emerson Des Jardine; Most Lone hands - Ray Quantrill; Mens low score won by Shirley Eagleson playing a man's card. The next euchre will be held January 14. Gift shop raises $2500 for Auxiliary EXETER - A meeting of South Huron Hospital Auxiliary was held on December 9 at 2 p.m. President Mary Fisher chaired the meeting. Staff representative Maureen Cole was introduced and welcomed. A short story "The Little Horse That Nobody Wanted" was present- ed, written by the late Marion Fletcher. The group decided to purchase a floor lamp and plant for a corner in the main lobby of the hospital. Grace Adkins, the Gift Shop Convenor reported that gift shop sales are good and she is adding to the merchandise some things they haven't had in the shop for sale. Ticket sales on the group's quilt amounted to almost $1600.00. The lucky ticket went to J. MacNeil from London. Treasurer of the Gift Shop Mary Carleton, presented the Auxiliary with a cheque for $2,500. Gift of the month went to Betty Wedlake. The group was entertained with a humorous fashion show narrated by Joanne Bowen as members of the hospital staff showed the latest designer clothing in a very unique style. The hospital staff served fancy sandwiches and lots of goodies. The Auxiliary members always look forward to the December meeting when the hospital staff for. a short time at least can forget about cutbacks, amalgamation and downsizing and have fun as they bring.joy and laughter to all the volunteers. Times -Advocate, December 17, 1997 Page 15 ETOBICOKE - Huron Hurricanes Aquatic Club's Kristy Cameron attended the recent Speedo Canadian Open swimming competition in Etobicoke and swam to a silver medal in the 200 m. breaststroke. She was the only Hurricane qual- ified to go to the meet that features Canada's top swimmers. She finished ahead of Maryann Limpert. Lauren Van Oosten won the gold. Cameron also placed fourth in .the 100 breaststroke, fifth in the 400 individual medley, first in con- solation finals in both the 200 indi- vidual medley, and the 50 breast. The same weekend, several team members participated in the Nother's Invitational swim meet in London. It is one of the largest meets in Ontario with 900 swim- mers from across the province. Leslie Burton was fourth in the 400 individual medley, and fifth in the 100 backstroke, the 100 breast- stroke and seventh in the 200 indi- vidual medley. Mike Durst won a bronze medal in the 50 breast. He came fourth in the 50 fly and the 50 back, seventh in the 200 individual medley, eighth in the 50 free and in 200 fly. Richard Million placed sixth in the 50 freestyle, seventh in the 100 fly, and eighth in the 50 backstroke. Andrea Vanderloo placed fifth in the 50 fly, and sev- enth in the 50 back. Three swimmers from the Hurricanes qualified to attend the North York Aquatic Club's Youth Cup International, with teams from England, the U.S., and representing every province in Canada. There were not the numbers of swimmers, of some years past, but the .compe- tition remained extremely fierce. Several Youth Cup records were toppled. Brittany Segeren had a terrific meet, picking up a silver medal in the 200 breaststroke and a bronze in the 100 breaststroke. She also placed fifth in consolation finals in the 400 individual medley and in the 100 butterfly. Lesley Burton placed fifth in consolation finals in the 100 butterfly. 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