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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-01-04, Page 6All Womens, Mens and Childrens Snow Boots 9fl%off Rts. prices 6 pc. sets, (2 only) Reg. $400. Luggage Sale 826000 Selection of Womens Dress Shoes 10°°, 2988 4999 Sit/94 5.'1s' cher e c�mfor ft÷ 000 /at . MAIN ST., EXETER PiIONE 235-1933 Page 6 Times -Advocate, January 4, 1995 Bowman - Rannie Susan Rannie and Ron Bow- man were united in marriage on September 24, 1994 at Brant Avenue United Church, Brantford, Ontario, with Rev. Judith Fayter officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Grace Rannie of Brant- ford. The groom's parents are Bob and Wendy Bowman of Burford. The bride's gown was made by her grandmoth- er, Elva Routly and was orig- inally worn by the bride's mother on her wedding day. Joanne White, sister of the bride was the honor at- • tendant. Bridal attendants were Lori Willcox, cousin of the bride and Joanne Be- jouves, friend of the bride. The best man was Rob Bow- man, brother of the groom and the ushers were Chris Peach and Mark Schwies- furth, friends of the groom and David Rannie, brother of the bride. Alex White, neph- ew of the bride was the ring - bearer. A reception was held at the Quality inn. The couple are living in Toronto. Queensway Nursing Home wins third place for decorating HENSALL - Everyone made it through Christmas with the help of Santa Claus stopping by at break- fast before returning to the North Pole. Seeing Santa is always a hit with all thc residents. Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Vc- rhoog held the weekly church ser- vice. Special • thanks to Phyllis Dcsjardine for playing the key- board for musical accompaniment. Thursday evening the residents enjoyed listening and dancing to Maw Ducharme and the Town Lin- crs, for our December birthday party. Those celebrating birthdays in December included Martha Moody, Mary Campbell, Gladys Simpson, Roy Louch, Dorothy Wildfong, and Clara Hamilton. Resident council met Friday eve- ning. Queensway Nursirtcome won third place in Business Christmas Dccorating.Contcst. EaQy Saturday morning thc resi- dents gathered for the last break- fast club of 1994. Everyone was reminiscing about New Year's Eves of the past. Many Christmas visitors in the Hensall area Christmas church services conducted at local churches By Liz Sangster HENSALL - Rev. H:,nry Annen conducted a Christmas Eve service, at Hensall United Church, last Sat- urday. The guest organist was Rob- ert Cameron. The message was "Victory over Darkness". The con- gregation also received the tradi- tional Christmas Eve communion. A Christmas Day service was also conducted, at Hensall United Church. Doug Klopp was the or- ganist. Rev. Annen's message was "Angels Announce His Coming." Flowers were placed in the sanc- tuary by Olga Chipchase and fami- ly in memory of Ernie Chipchase. The next meeting of the Friend- ship Circle will take place January 2 at 1:30 p.m. All ladies are wel- come. The .Thursday afternoon ladies group will meet January 5 at 2 p.m. January 6 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. there will, be an Hour of Prayer at the Hensall United Church. Rev. Henry will be conducting communion at Blue Water Rest Home January 12 at 2 p.m. Carmel Presbyterian Rev. Doug Robinson conducted the Christmas Eve service at Car- mel Presbyterian Church. Bob and Marlene Bell gave readings. John and Jan Baker lit the Advent Can- dle. Joyce Pepper and Dorothy Tay- lor played an instrumental duet. Once again this year Harry Smith stood in for Santa Claus as he dis- tributed goodie bags to all the chil- dren. The Legion Auxiliaries' money doll draw was won by Gordon Munn. Personals On Wednesday evening Mary Roobol entertained the Van Den Newels of Goderich, the Velbhoens of Bramalea, and J. & E. Van Den Weterings of Oud-Beyerland, Hol- land. This group of seven were all born in the same town in Holland where they attended school togeth- er. The sympathy of the community is extended to the families of the late Minnie Noakes, the late Jake Hovius and the late Mervin Hayter. Hensall residents should be ad- vised that Christmas trees will be collected January 6. Trees must have all decorations removed. Trees will be composted at the Hensall Compost Facility. " Reports to be handed in by January 15 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jim Allsop was in charge of the New Yer's Day Church Service, which was very poorly attended. The Responsive Reading was taken from the service book "The King's Justice" from Psalm 72. The choir sang "Another Year Is Dawning" accompanied by the or- ganist Agnes Bray. The childrens hymn "Freely, Freely" was sung. Rev. Allsop read the Scripture lesson from Isaiah 60: 1-6 and from Ephesians 3: 1-12 also from the Gospel of Luke 2: 16-21. The title of Rev. Alisop's sermon was "What's In a Name". The closing hymn was "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name". Life and work of the congregation Members who have reports to give are to have them handed into the manse before January 15. Personals There is a very had flu virus floating around. • Repairs and sales of all major brands available. Financial assistance available Location: Exeter, Big V Date: Thurs., January 5 Fair's Hearing Aid Service 240 Ontario St., Stratford Registered vendors for Ontario Ministry of Health asslstive devices program • FAMILY Let it Snow! Let it Snow .sr i `• "'"fit • Akt " •4. amp Sunday's slushy snow was Ideal. for construction of snowmen this Crediton picture after completion of the winter crea- tion are front, from the left, Connor, Warren and Hannah Lambie and Jason Nakamura. At the back are Trevor Haugh and Laura Nakamura. Children entertain at Christmas Eve service Santa also made an appearance after the Christmas program. By H. Davis SAINTSBURY - Si. Patrick's Church was beautifully decorated for the Chrjstmas Eve Holy Communion Service and Childrens Christ- mas Pageant with Christmas flowers, candles and a lighted tree. Each membe held a lit taper, singing the processional hymn 'Come Thou Long Expected Jesus'. Rev. Emery spoke to the children about Jesus coming into our life with light and life. The Advent candles were lit. Assisting were Harley Davis for Hope, Corbin MacGillivray for Peace, Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray for Joy, Caleb MacGillivray for Love and the Christmas Candle was lit by Travis and Starr Davis. The childrens hymn 'What a friend we have in Jesus' wa,s sung by Katie - Scarlett MacGillivray, followed by the Sunday School children sing- ing 'We are waiting Lord'. Courtney MacGillivray and Crystal Davis read the Old and New Testament readings and were servers for the Holy Communion ser- vice. The Christmas pageant "Journeying to Bethlehem" began with the hymn 'Silent Night' by Heather MacGillivray. Courtney MacGil- livray was narrator for the pageant and the Sunday School children did an excellent job portraying Mary and Joseph, the Angel, the Inn- keeper and the Shepherds with Crystal Davis singing 'Away in a Manger', a perfect story for the Christmas Eve service. Each of the, children gave a recitation or reading and Rose Cunningham and Mar- garet Carroll gave Christmas readings. Hazel Davis, Sunday School superintendent, closed with a Christmas prayer. Rev. Emery gave the closing prayer followed by the recessional hymn 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing'. Following some Christmas carols in the Parish Hall, people were delighted with a visit from Santa. Perfect attendance gifts were presented to Courtney MacGillivray, Crystal Davis, Katie - Scarlett MacGillivray, Travis and Starr Davis. There was no service at St. Patrick's on New Years Day. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were busy as families gathered with friends and loved ones to celebrate the holiday. The snowmobiles and sleds were put aside this year and at our house all enjoyed a walk to the woods with some of us enjoying the green Christmas more than others. Hazel Davis visited at the Exeter Villa the week before Christmas with relatives Eileen Carroll, Mary Brown, Geotgina Dobbs, Blanche Walters and Viola Coates. The Davis's also visited with Lorne, June, Laura Lee and Jason Daer of New Hamburg and on Thursday with cousins George Miller of Flint, Michigan, Ron and Phyllis Hensal of Montrose, Michigan and Bill and Pcg Kerby visiting from Hawaii. Christmas services held at local churches Many residents enjoy Christmas with family and friends By Muriel Lewis GRANTON = Jean Riddell of iThunder Bay was home during the Christmas season with her mother Florence Riddell and family. Don and Irene Roloson were Ihome with their family for Christ- mas. Norah Wissel attended a family Christmas at the home of her son Allan and Carol Wissel on Satur- day and spent Christmas Day with Jim and Audrey Scott at Clande- boye. Muriel Lewis visited with Alice Bryan at Wildwood Care Centre in St. Marys on Saturday and also with Florence Ri dell at her home near Granton. St. Thomas Anglican Church At St. Thomas Anglican Church on Christmas Eve, the Rev. Ste- phen Ernery celebrated the Christ mass and his message was about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ, who was born to be the Sa- viour of all. The readers were Rob- ert Parkinson and Olive Hodgins and Paul Acres assisted as server. Advent Candles for Hope, Peace, Joy and Love were lit by Christine Shannon, Susan Acres, Philip Hod- • gins and Ken French. A large poinsettia was placed in the church by Cathie and Ross Westman, in memory of the form- ers parents Ben and Catherine Willmore. - There was no church service on January 1. Service time January 8 will be 8:30 a.m. Granton United Church At Granton United Church on Christmas Day, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon 'And so it is Christmas'. Patrick Broughton lit the Christ Candle and the choir sang a medley of Gloria in ExcAlsis Deo. Also happy birthday was sung to Nora Wissel on her birthday. A Christmas Eve communion service was held at Wesley United Church with a large congregation in attendance when pastor Norma - lie Voakes' message was a Christ- mas Meditation. The Christ candle was lit by the John Cook family with their new son Steven Robert, who was born December 20. A Christmas Drama, The Story that never grows old was presented by Eric Westman, Fred Mardlin, Edith Eaton, Fred Walden and Nor- malie Voakes. The Ministry of Music was an in- strumental duct by Darren Waters and Lisa Mardlin. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello Thank you to all those we were privileged to serve during 1994. We look forward to serving you again in 1995. 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