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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-13, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, December 13, 1995 COMML[N[TY At Thursday's annual Christmas party for Community Living -South Huron, a number of special awards were presented. Above, Phil Walker of the Grand Bend Order of Alhambra Algarve 168 recognizes special volunteers Tinka Bervoerts, Clint Underhill, Roberta Walker, Barb Consitt and Bruce Perry. At the right are executive director John Gray and president Herb Verbeek. Be- low, Herb Verbeek presents staff awards to Mary Swinkels McLellan (20 years) and Marlene Wilcox, Michele Hoffman and John Gray (10 years each) PCW elects officers for 1996 EXETER - The Christmas meet- ing of the P.C.W. was held on Monday, December 4 at 2 p.m. The program and devotions were presented by Donna Webster and Mable Stanlake. They were assist- ed by Floy Foreman and Marion Roushorne, telling the Christmas story. The hymn "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" was sung. After the first reading, "Silent Night" was sung. Helen Toornstra and Bea Dykstra sang some of the verses in Dutch. After another reading, "Child in the Manger" was sung. Mable Stanlake asked the group "What might be our response in the present time to the story of Christ - mase Doug Gill then played the piano and sang "Go Tell It On the Mountain". Mable Stanlake ended the Devotions with prayer. The group were quizzed on the scripture passages of Luke 2:1-14 and asked to find 32 mistakes in the text. President Margaret Strang led the business portion of the meet- ing. Annual reports were read, and Beryl Elgie conducted the election officers for 1996. Bea Ersman and Lois Learn installed the following officers: president Jean Easton, vice president Lillian McLellan, secretary Donna Webster, assistant secretary Pauline Simmons, treas- urer Micky Bridges, assistant treasurer Mable Stanlake and pia- nist Pauline Simmons. - New president Jean Easton con- ducted the rest of the meeting, opening with words of thanks to outgoing president Margaret Strang and some introductory words for the coming year. The group will meet again on January 8. Pauline Simmons, as Mrs. Santa Claus, conducted the exchange of gifts. 'Happy Birthday' was sung for those having birthdays. The meeting closed with a Christmas benediction and grace. Lunch was served by Bea Dyk- stra and Hazel Pryde. Pie sales keep Exeter UCW baking EXETER - The evening U.C.W. unit of Exeter United Church held their Christmas meeting in the La- dies Parlour of the church. Norma Cockwill, unit leader, welcomed everyone with a short poem "Christmas Is Coming". Thir- ty-five women answered the roll call with their favorite Christmas carol. Norma passed out the new meeting group lists as well as the catering group lists. Bev Campbell announced that meat pies will be made December 6 with a second baking bee December 13 in order to fill the larpe number of orders. Barb Ticdeman thanked all who helped and donated goods for the bazaar. Close to S5,000 has been raised this year. Donna Paynter also thanked everyone for their help and co-operation over the past two years. Marie Brunzlow reminded everyone of White Gift Sunday, December 10, the Friends of Mu- sic, December 17 and there will be three services December 24. It was decided to postpone the next meet- ing until January 8. During the worship service Mary Fisher, Betty Clark, Ann Lorento, Marg Consitt and Marjory Tuckey portrayed the angel's prophecy that Mary would conceive and deliver a special baby. Several old favorite Christmas carols were sung and de- votionals concluded with a candle lighting 'service. KEEPING CANADIANS ON THEIR FEET 6 Qualified nurses provide safe footcare in the comfort of your own home. VONCANADA Gift Certificates are available for that special Christmas gift For more information and to set up an appointment, call the Victorian Order of Nurses in Hensall 262-3320 1-800-565-3602 r' • Turkey dinner enjoyed by. Community Living members Roberta Walker EXETER - Community Living South. Huron held their annual Christmas banquet at the S.H. Rec- reation Centre in Exeter on Thurs- day, December 7. Nearly 300 peo- ple - self -advocates, staff, families, friends, volunteers and community members gathered to celebrate with a turkey dinner and Tots of home- made desserts. Association presi- dent Herb Verbeek welcomed eve- ryone, and Rev. John Boyachek, assistant pastor of the Baptist Church, gave the Christmas mes- sage. Recognition of volunteers is an important part of the celebration. June Pennings, Tinka Bervoets, Clint Underhill, Roberta Walker, Barb Consitt and Bruce Perry were • each presented with a plaque to rec- ognize their contributions to the as- sociation and to people in our com- munity who have developmental or physical handicaps. They have con- tributed their time and talents with assistance in the kitchen, computer/ literacy room, and the resource li- brary at ARC, with support at Dashwood Wood Products, through Partners in Community Living (an organization of parents and rela- tives); through one-to-one friend- ship and support; through service on the Board of the local, regional and Provincial Association of Com- munity Living; and through fund- raising. The Order of Alhambra, repre- sented by Philip Walker, received special recognition for 27 years of financial support, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars for ve- hicles and equipment at ARC and in the group homes, wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Alham- hrans have also sent Santa Claus to the CLN class at McCurdy Public School in years past; now they send Santa to the Community Support for Families Christmas Party in Clinton, for children with special Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 needs in Huron County. For 13 years now, employees and staff at ARC have enjoyed an annual hay ride party at the Alhambra hall, south of Grand Bend. Volunteers are the life blood of any community and here at C.L.S. Huron, we are especially fortunate to have the support of so many peo- ple, to enrich people's lives. Staff members were also recog- nized, for two to five years of ser- vice and five to 20 years of service. Those honored for 10 years of service were Executive Director John Gray, Marlene Wilcox, and Michele Hoffman. A special pres- entation was made to Mary Swin- kels McLellan, senior management for over 20 years of employment with this Association. President Herb Verbeek thanked everyone who helped to organize the evening, especially Iris Currell, C.L.S.H. secretary. He also thanked the Exeter Girl Guides, who helped to clear the tables. Entertainment was provided by the Friendship, a rapidly growing (nearly 50) group of self -advocates and supporters/friends who share spiritual fellowship in an Ecumeni- cal atmosphere. Directed by Jan Easton, the group performed sever- al Christmas carols, and acted out the nativity story, costumes and all. The evening ended with dancing to Hooks Party Sound, and the dance floor was crowded as the fun continued for another successful event, with the largest attendance in many years. • �� • ; •ristrnas Gilts Book Your Christmas Portrait Session now! . 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