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Times Advocate, 1995-01-25, Page 9FAMILY Locals travel to British Columbia They visited family and friends along the way.' By Mary Peterson Robert and Ellen Graham of Huron Park sit- ting in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 being flown by their son David from Calgary to Van- couver. CENTRALIA - Several people from the Centralia area have interesting travel plans. Dr. Robert Graham and wife Ellen of Huron Park re- cently returned from a visit to Langley, B.C. There they visited their son, David and his wife Lorraine Gra- ham and their family, Henry, aged six, and Emily, aged four. David is a pilot for Canadian Airlines International, and a highlight of their trip was the opportunity to fly in the "cabin" of the Boeing 737 from Calgary to Van- couver with David at the controls. The view from the cockpit was spectacular and they thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Rockies from 36,000 ft. As they approached Vancouver, they flew out of cloud right at the end of the runway. During their stay in B.C., Robert presented a Book of the Graham -Hand Family History to the B.C. Genea- logical Society at their monthly meeting in the Ed- monds Seniors Centre in Burnaby, B.C. Robert's par- ents, Edward and Ada (Hand) Graham lived in Burnaby and the Fraser Valley of B.C. for fifty years, and it seemed appropriate to make such a gift to the so- ciety. On their return flight, they stopped at Calgary to visit with friends and family in Olds, Edmonton, Devon, and Calgary. Robert's wife, Ellen Graham was able to trace her mother's family name (Stelck) back two more generations to her roots in Schleswig-Holstein, Germa- ny in the mid -1700's. This came about by a visit to Charles Stelck, and his sister, Kathleen (Kay) Stelck who live in Edmonton. Charles has been a geologist in Alberta, and writes engineering papers at the Universi- ty of Alberta. Robert was also able to obtain original copies of his parent's wedding certificate and other valuable photo- graphs while visiting a sister and her husband, Rev. Evan and Ethel Kaechele in Olds, Alberta. - Their interest in gene,alogy was sparked by the news that Hay Township is producing a book this year for their 150th anniversary (1845 to 1995). Ellen was born in Hay Township at Hillsgreen, Ontario and after her marriage to Robert in 1955, they lived on a'farm near Hensall. They are currently helping with the production of the new Hay Township History Book. For the past five years, the Graham's have travelled to Yuma, Arizona for a winter vacation but found that they had just as much fun, maybe more, by visiting family and friends in B.C. and Western Canada, espe- cially with the changes to health and hospital coverage in the U S.A. and the current price of the dollar with re- spect to the U.S. Robert and Ellen moved back to Huron Park just over a year ago, after serving over 20 years in the R.C.A.F. (six of those years at R.C.A.F. Station Cen- tralia, and R.C.A.F. Station Clinton during the 190's and 1960's), and 12 years as Pastor of the Nazarene Church in Owen Sound. • Someone else with travel plans is Audrey McFalls and her son, Dave, who are looking forward to a visit to British Columbia. Dave says that Audrey hopes the skiing conditions are good at Whistler so they can hit the slopes. United Church news Sunday, January 22, the third Sunday of Epiphany was celebrated at Centralia United Church. Lindsay Powe assisted Heather Smith to light the Christ candle. Scripture readings were provided by Au- drey McFalls. Heather Smith led an interesting exercise where everyone decided what part of the body they rep- resented as part of the church. The floral arrangements were placed in the church in memory of Peter Calabretta. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family and the Abbott family. We also pray for Bob Blair and hope that he is soon well again. After the service, the elders and their partners shared lunch and fellowship at a potluck luncheon. This marked the beginning of visitation to members of the congregation. Remember that annual meetings will be held soon - at Zion West on January 31, in the evening, and follow- ing the service and potluck at Centralia on Sunday. Stewards from both churches and the manse commit- tee will meet at Zion West on Wednesday, January 25 at 8:30 p.m. This will be a planning meeting for the pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday. Members of the Ministry and Personnel Committee are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming leader- ship training sessions which will be held in Goderich, Stratford, Listowel, and Exeter. For further informa- tion, refer to your bulletin. Euchre Euchre parties continue during these snowy winter days. At Crediton, Marion and Harry Noels won the Lone Hands, while Marge Steeper and Norm Reith were High Hand winners. Low Hands were won by Jeanie McDowell and Edith Boyle. Hensall Horticultural Society installs new executive The group is striving for greater member participation. By Liz Sangster HENSALL - The Hensall and District Horticultural Society met January 16 at the Hensall United Church. President Ann Overweel welcomed members to the first meeting of the year. The group sang "0, Canada" with Janet Mow- at accompanying on the piano. The business portion of the meeting fol- lowed. ol-lowed. In keeping with the executive's plans for greater member participa- tion, the group was asked to com- plete questionnaires about what they would like from the society. Lunch was served under the direc- tion of Mary Kinsman and the draws were held. The winners of the draws were: Betsy Rowcliffe, Liz Sangster, and Cathy Mann. The new executive of the Hensall Horticultural Society ware: presi- dent Ann Overweel, past -president Cathy Mann, first five -president Sybille Schaufler, second vice- president Liz Sangster, secretary/ treasurer Inge Mowat. The direc- tors are: Mary Kinsman, Jessie Al- lan, Marg Upshall, Velma Robin- son, Janeth Sangster, Martha Rooseboom, Donna Tannahill, Anna Lenting, Sheila Reaburn, and Luanne Phair. The executive has many exciting ideas for the upcoming year. March 13 is New Member Night and any- one interested in gardening is invit- ed to join. United Church news Rev. Henry Annen conducted services at Hensall United Church this past Sunday. The organist was Chuck Mallette. The Children's Story was "Team Work". The ser- mon was "The Pitcher is not alone in this". The greeters were Carol and Dennis Martin and the ushers were Daryl Preszcator and Dan Crerar. The Annual Meeting and potluck lunch is January 29. The Ladies Afternoon Group will meet Febru- ary 2 at 2 p.m. The Friendship Cir- cle will meet February 6 at 1:30 p.m. Personal The sympathy of the community is extended to the families of the late Jack Henderson, the late Greta Lavender and the late Ethel Max- well. Vestry meeting at St. Patrick's By H. Davis SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's Holy communion service was held January 22, third Sunday after Epiphany at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Ste- phen Emery, for the children's fo- cus, talked about the parts of the body and that no part is the same, like us we are all different but God wants us to attach and be part of his body "The body of Christ", all working together. Courtney Mac- Gillivray and Crystal Davis were servers for the service. Following the closing hymn "Take my life and let it be", the congregation met in the parish hall for a time of fellow- ship and refreshments. Katie - Scarlett MacGillivray asked the blessing. The annual vestry meet- ing followed with 11 members at- tending. Following an opening prayer Margaret Carroll read the minutes from last years meeting. A church wardens treasurers re- port. rectors report, ACW and Sun- day School reports ware read and approved. Election to the offices were as follows: People's Warden Hugh Davis, Rector's Warden • Heather MacGillivray, Lay Dele- gate to Synod Hazel Davis, Substi- tute Lay Delegate ,Betty Johnson, Vestry clerk Margaret Carroll, Board of Management Viola Atkin- son, Suzanne Davis, Bill Johnson, Arnold Cunningham and Honour- ary Member Mary Davis including formentioned office holders. Sympathy and prayers go out to Peter Calabretta's wife and son and the Abbott and Calabretta families from all the Hodgins relatives from St. Patrick's and area. Congratulations to Martin and. Helen Korevaar on their 50th wed- ding anniversary. Harry and Marion Noels. Helen MacDonald and Howard Dolan were recent visitors with Mary Da- vis of Lucan. Let me help you choose the RRSP that's right for you . • Many investment options • Competitive rates • Transfers accepted • RRSP loans available George Oodbolt 235-2740 496 Main St., Exeter INThe Plutuol Group Uswesd WW1 Ulm 61 Orals lunar MAO lwassbe Is• *. nos asorides The WW1 drew • Times -Advocate, January 25, 1995 Page 7 What's new in home furnishings The Times -Advocate went to the year's largest furniture show in Toronto to find out the latest trends, styles and designs in home furniture TORONTO - The Canadian liv- ing room is becoming less of a don't touch showpiece, and more a place to get comfortable. That trend, among others, was clearly evident at Canada's Home Furnishings Market in Toronto last week. The furniture show, held an- nually at the International Centre, provides furniture dealers from across the country a chance to es- tablish their product lines for the coming year - and gives the public a glance at new trends in home fur- nishings. Thousands of people packed the halls to see the latest from 300 fur- niture manufacturers and dis- tributors from across Canada, and the U.S. Jim Campbell of Campbell's Ap- pliances and Furniture in Exeter said the furniture market didn't come through with as many new ideas for his customers tastes. "A few changes, but not a lot," said Campbell. "There were some nice new fabrics. The earth tones are in, and the greens." Campbell did take notice of the increasing attention being paid to home entertainment by the fur- niture manufacturers. "That's going to be a big market for us - the home theatre concept." he said, adding that he is giving se- rious thought to setting up a fully- fledged home theatre in his store, with a big screen television, sur- round sound, and a home -like seat- ing area. It helps that he is also the local RCA television and Yamaha audio dealer. "People are spending big dollars for it," said Campbell. "Because people are staying home more, rent- ing videos." For Jon Dinney, of Dinney's Fur- niture in Exeter, he said the show is a chance to see each manufacturer's products and fabrics, "to physically touch it and sit in it", as opposed to just looking at catalogue photos. Dinney said the 1995 show has already provided him with a direc- tion for a new look for his store, "a more comfortable, casual, prac- tical" style of furniture, "which is the way I think the '90s are going". He said he can sum it all up in the phrase "casual elegance". With televisions and sound sys- tems, often combined, becoming more important in homes, Dinney said the furniture that holds those systems is becoming more and more the focal point of a living room or family room. Dinney said it is apparent dec- orators are putting more and more emphasis on the accessories in their rooms. Lighting, he said, has "More design to it, more char- acter...to flow more into the room." "You can have a really sharp sofa, but without the right ac- cessories, it's nothing," he said, meaning that sculptures, artwork, and wrought iron wall hangings are taking on more importance in dec- orating. Dinney describes one of the more popular motifs in interior design as the "transitional look" - one that combines the lines and styles of more traditional furniture, with the casual warmth of softer fabrics, and often overstuffed cushions. He said the sofas often sit 6n "donut" legs in either wood or upholstery, or have long, infbrmal skirts - all part of the "casual elegance" theme. That upholstery fits in well with gritty. textured accessories such as coffee tables with wrought iron legs, or even fossilstone, especially with an area rug underneath. "And oak is still strong because there's a lot of oak in the houses built in the last 10 years," said Din- ney. Shaker style furniture, which combines painted wood with nat- ural tones, is continues to be strong amongst those seeking a country look. Leather is also continuing the strength it has shown for the past 10 years. The newer leather sofas, said Dinney, have "a bit more design to them, more comfort, a bit more quality". The reason people keep coming back to leatber is how well it lasts in a family setting, resisting wear, spills, and stains. Moro furniture show coverage on page and 9. The Shaker look, wood tones combined with coloured stains or paint, continues to take the furniture world by storm. Sher - mag of Sherbrooke, Quebec has even brought the Shaker look to children's furniture with this set in whitewashed wood and pastel colours. The traditional warm tones of wood are still going strongly in Ontario furniture stores. T&J Fumiture of Mississauga was showing that the rich grain of oak is still a favourite with cus- tomers of the '90s. Monique Venne, president of Hemsley Inc. lighting, proudly holds the Trillium Award her company won for its "Diva Se- ries" of lighting. "We wanted something new, with a little Art Deco in it," said Venne. Hot trends in furniture • New fabrics are either earth -toned, or jewel -toned (deep yellows, burgundies, greens, blues, purples). • The textured look is in with wrought iron metals on table legs, lamps, and decorations. •Tiffany lamps are making a comeback. •Entertainment centres are sporting a more open - framed look. • The Shaker look is s ill in, as is the "lodge" look, southwestern, but the new African motif is coming on strong both In decorations and fabrics. •Contemporary furnitures is showing cleaneit but curved lines.