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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-12-17, Page 39FAMII Y Times -Advocate, December 24, 1997 Page 7 Santa says hello Santa's duffle bag. Santa Claus greets Lucan's Leslie Sowerby, 3, at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre last week after Duffle Bag Theatre's presentation of A Christmas Carol. Ler- can area elementery students were treated to the fun theatre troupe and. Santa's visit by the Friends of the Lucarl Library and the Lucan Legion. Granton area students receive awards at commencement exercises By Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent' -GRANTON' - Sympathy of the = Granton community is extended to the family of Richard (Dick) Jermyn of London and' formerly of Granton 'who died at Parkwood Hospital on December 17 and also to the family of John Egan (Jr)'of •, London, son of John (Sr) and Mary Egan of.kR3, Granton, who died. on, [December 18 'at his home in London: Elsie Dann was honored for her 90th birthday and Norah Wissel: for .her 86th birthday at an open house held at 'My Three Aunts' restau- rant in Granton on Friday after- noon, December .19. Many friends called to offer best wishes and chat over bbtthday cake and coffee. -Biddulph Reeve Earl French deliv- ered a congratulatory message on *behalf Of the Biddulph council to Elsie Dann in hondr of reaching her 90th birthday. . ' • At the Granton United Church on December 21 Pastor Normalie Voakes led the service and the Advent Candle for Love was lit by. Kelly Waters on behalf of the choir. in place of a sermon a play 'Whose birthday is it anyway?' was presentedhy. the Sunday. School and congregation under the leader- ship of Geraldine McAlorum. O. Holy Night was sung by the choir. A Christmas Eve service of car- ols, candles and communion will be held at Wesley United Church at 7.30 p.m. Last week's- slate of Granton UCW officers for 1998 and 1999 should have read President -Audrey Westman, Social convenors Unit .1- Amelia Jameson, Unit 2 -Debbie Toll, Unit 3 -Ruth Cook, Elizabeth Florence McRobert for her.upcom- Garrett and April Bryan, Unit 4- ing 76th birthday on December 23 • Norah Wissel, Unit 5 -Florence Bryan. At St.' Pauls Anglican Church, •Kirkton Rev. Glenda Meakin led the service of lessons and carols and the children lit the fourth can- dle for Love. ' , -• ;The lessons were re,ad by Ray 'Venurin, Emma Blackler, Brent Blackler, -John Urquhart, Robert -Parkinson-and-Candice-O'Brien, Glenda spoke about the hope, ,'peace, joy and'love of Jesus' Birth and about being bearers of God's ' love. ' Flowers at the altar were given tei the glory of God in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Collier and Mr. and Mrs, Harry Bailey by Grace and ' Clayton Ross. , The Christmas Eve service will be held at St. Pauls, Kirkton at 9 p.m. , Granton WI • Granton. Womens Institute mem- bers enjoyed dinner at noon at 'My Three Aunts -restaurant in Granton on 'December 1,6. Following the dinner. the,roll call was answered with• something about Christmas when Olive Hodgins read a ,poem about Christmas carols, Florence McRobert gave a poem "Christmas Cards", Muriel Lewis read. "What is Christmas?", Florence Bryan gave a reading on Christmas add :Elsie Dawn read "The. Legend of the Poinsettia" and told about get- ting her last year's poinsettia to bloom. • - The group then honored mem- bers Elsie Dann for her upcoming 90th birthday on December 22 and Norah Wissel for her upcoming 86th birthday on December 25 and - In His Spare Time, Santa Likes To... By Erik and Mark, Grade 5/6 Precious Blood School Go skateboarding at the park with the e'ves and go on a trip to places like Disneyland. And most of all, take the sleigh fora spin! But when Santa can't do anything he's usual- ly watching the elves make toys or polish the sleigh. Santa and Rudolph arc hest friends. .They always go places togeth er...like Canada's 'Wonderland. ar- .cadcs. golfing. flying and skate- boarding at the park. until it . gets dark. Christmas By Ashlee Littlechild, Grade 7 Zurich Public School Christmas is a time of joy Christmas is the birth OA baby boy Christmas is for Jesus And all the gifts that please us Christmas is for the snow on the ground Christmas is for the laughter all around Christmas is for the bells that ring Christmas is for the carols we sing Christmas is for the Christmas lights Christmas is for the cold, winter nights Christmas is for our tree that is green Christmas is for the reindeer not seen Christmas is for the turkey we cat Which i think is a tasty treat Christmas is when families reunite To talk about this magical night. with a surprise birthday cake, gifts and cards, etc. Medway H.S. commencement The commencement exercises. were held at Medway High School on December 20. Granton area stu- dents receiving Ontario Secondary School 'Diplomas were Susan Bryan, -Andrea French, Icrpmy Johnson, Jamie O'Shea and Julianne MacGregor_ Andrea French also received the Ilderton and District Lions Club Scholarship, .the Farm Credit Corporation' Award- and the Middlesex Federation of Agriculture Award. • ' Julianne MacGregor received the Terry Knowles Memorial Award and the Marg Glover Award. Congratulations to all including, Jamie O'Shea who also, received the Junior Farmers 1982 Plowhg Match Award. Granton Masonic Lodge No. 483 officers Granton Masonic Lodge officers for 1998 were recently installed under the direction ,of Bro. Fred H. Zwaan as follows:, Worshipful Master -Robert Andersen. IPM - Robert S. Spence, Sr. Warden, Larry E. Hein, Jr. Warden -Murray J. Switzer, Treasurer -Ross Everitt, Sceretary-Reginald G. C. McCurdy, Sr. Deacon- Daniel F. Richardson, Inner Guard -Gerald F. Hart, Chaplain -Christopher J. Beard, Dir: of C. Norris A. Atthill,• Tyler -R. Brent Marshall. Peace and joy at Christmas to all readers and may they continue Ilii • the New Year. • - Christmas is a time for pausing to appreciate the goodwill. of others. 'We wouklltliy to extenif our zaarmest wishes to.you and your family throughout this Holiday Season From the staff and management at Hayter's Turkey Products Hwy. #83 Just west of Dashwood - 237-3561 - .i ' :I Panther Profile By Sarah Vermunt It has been a seemingly long wait. hut school is finally out for the two week long Christmas Break. The annual Christmas assembly was held on Friday afternoon. Skits were put on by the teachers and the student council did their own version of "The Night Befere Christ- mas". Musical performances were put on by the concert choir and the senior concert band. A school group called the "Deadbeats" consist- ing of both students and teachers also performed a few numbers. The school 0.S.A.I.D. group (Ontario Students Against impaired Driving) sent out a clear message to have fun over the holidays, but not to drink and drive. The Christmas bureau campaign went well this year. The school brought in about 300 gifts and also some non-perishable food for the bureau. Some students on spares volunteered to help organize the presents and food at the bureau for the families to pick up. Thanks to everyone who brought in presents or food, or helped out in organizing it. It may not seem like a huge contribution, but your efforts were ap- preciated very much. . Over the past six' weeks the school ,has been involved with a chal- lenge called "Moolapalooza." The school could win a free dance and other prizes if enough milk was purchased in the cafeteria. The time limit is up now and we have sold enough milk to hopefully win a free dance. . The last day of semester one will be Monday, January 19. Exams will be running from Tuesday, January 20 to Monday, January 26.. There will be no P.A. day this year and the second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 27. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! See you in two weeks! A Christmas Poem By Meghan Stuart, Grade 5 Exeter Public School Now that everyone is asleep One that's not won't get a treat Endless waiting near.the tree Love is in the air Look at"all the snow' Piles of it grow- On rowOn the street there is ice It looks beautiful and nice I like to mush All the slush • The hest part is the tree It tills me with glee When I sleep Santa will creep in the dark: HOF leave his mark What will I get . 1'hope it's a pet Christmas is near - Let's all have some cheer. Present . Frilly, colorful, Wrapping, tearing, silting ' Sitting under the tree Gift Dear Santa By Jessica VanAaken, Grade 1 St. Boniface School Dear Santa: 'Thank you for the toys last year. I want a Giga pet and a case, car, and wheel. 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