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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-20, Page 9B. Skinner, Commissioner B. Hoogenboom, Commissioner Jim and Mary Lou Hyde of Hensal! won the village's annu- al Christmas decorating contest last week for the most creative use of lights. Among the decorations surround- ing their home on York Crescent, these two reindeer are the most prominent with each one illuminated by 200 lights. Other winners were Gary and Judy Kyle for best use of natural materials to evoke a holiday scene, Joe and Joanne Bengough for a Santa's workshop figurines and lights, Bill and Jackie Schutz for best Victorian display and Marty Kreb and Mary Lynn MacDonald for best small scale festive display. Shipka euchre party The next euchre party will be in the new year. Annie Morenz SHIPKA - There were eight ta- bles in play at the euchre party in Shipka Community Centre Novem- ber 29. Prize winners were: Ladies high score, Noreen McCann; La- dies low score, Nola Lewis; Ladies most lone hands, Doreen Finkbein- er; Men's high score, Cliff Russell; Men's low score, Norman Breen; men's most lone hands, Tony Mar- tene. There will not be any more eu- chre parties until January 3. Personals A few women from this area at- tended the Christmas Ecumenical held last Tuesday night, December 12, at Calvary United Church, glad Christmas Sidings Best wishes and thanks for a wonderful 1995. Casey's Lawn Care 176 Francis St. Exeter 235-1885 Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood LaFond, of Rossland, B.C., visited recently with their cousins Harold and Do- reen Finkbeiner. Ken and Marg Baker visited last week with Ken's brother, Earl Bak- er at St. Thomas. Last Thursday's ice storm caused cancellation of school buses in this area. Annie Zielman and several of her family and grandchildren attended the Janzen family Christmas, De- cember 3 at the home of Annie's sister Helen Stadler in Leamington. Around 35 attended, coming from areas of Dashwood, London, Wind- sor, Zurich and Essex. Hugh and Annie Morenz, son Bili and Sue of London, attended the Coleman family (on Annie's side of the family) Christmas gath- ering held Saturday, December 16, at the home of Les, Jane and Su- zanne Coleman. near Brucefield. Others attending included Art and Mary Finlayson of Seaforth. John. Carol, Elisha and Brandon Cole- man and Norma and Bill Coleman, all of Kippen area. They enjoyed a meal, gift exchange and visiting. Hugh and Annie Morenz had a pleasat. early Christmas surprise with the marriage of their son Bill, on December 8 to Sue Craig daughter of Burt and Eleanor Scott, of Edmonton, Alberta. The wed- ding was performed at the bride's parents' home in Edmonton. Atten- dants were Sue's brother and sister- in-law Blaine and Cathy Scott. They plan to reside in London. ea+ 1813WO.%eptartiISM a13110 WittOft aft vmcanemenii•13eme o•••!•ttaptvitt gilt( MU „,..• tk- 4.1 4A.414,mr ,40x; Thank you To all the different organizations in the surrounding area for your many donations and acts of kindness. • to the groups of carol singers • for fruit baskets • for gifts and money donations, etc., etc. A special thank you to our town, South Huron Hospital, and OPP policemen for being so kind and efficient We appreciate your kindness very much and wish a Merry Christmas and Haopy New Year to all. Sincerely Residents and Staff at Braemor Manor Exeter, Ontario 4 Dear Santa Hope you have been in good health all year? How are the elves and the reindeer? I have tried to be a good girl this year, at times it is very hard. I hope that for Christmas everyone is happy and healthy. My list for Christmas is a medical centre, Lego, lots of paper and pens to write letters to all my friends and a secret little bear to put my secrets in. Bye for now, see you in a few weeks. P.S. I will have a snack waiting for you. Love Megan Hodgson - age 5 daughter of Deborah Christmas activities at Crediton United Church CREDITON - Programs for the Christmas season are in full swing at Zion United Church in Credi- ton. Sunday morning, the annual Sun- day School Christmas program was presented under the direction of su- perintendent Harry Schroeder and the teachers with special assistance from Dianne Finkbeiner and Don Finkbeiner. Jeff Finkbeiner lit the Advent candle and special readers were Sa- rah Hodge, Aaron Daters, Annette Grotentraast, Matthew Groten- . traast, Danielle Pertschy, Scott Skinner, Jeff Finkbeiner, Brayden Ldrd, Carie Pertschy, Kyle Smith, Amber Lord, Krista Hodge, Jackie Skinner and Dianne Finkbeiner. Friday night of this week at 8 p.m. all members of the church and friends are invited to participate in singing Christmas carols through- out the village of Crediton, riding on a hay wagon. If yot' are able to sing or not, come out and have an enjoyable time and let your voices be heard. Two services are planned for Sunday, December 24. In the morning at 10 a.m. a special Christ- mas and Baptismal service will be held. In the evening at 8.30. p.m., the annual Candlelight and Communion service will be held. This service has attracted large attendances in re- cent years and is very popular. Extensive renovations are being made to the church tower and a re- cent Sunday Buffet -Brunch for Bricks at Larry's Town and Country Restaurant proved to be very suc- cessful in raising funds as did a sale of Christmas Poinsettias. The year 1996 marks the 100th anniversary of the building of the present structure of Zion United Church in Crediton. A meeting of the Centennial Steering Committee is planned for Thursday, December 28 at 7.30 p.m. to discuss activities for this special year. Euchre is alive and well In the first six -handed euchre event of the 1995-96 season, despite losing the first four games, the by the young men. The Young and Restless team consisted of Doug Case, Jack Gla- vin and Dan Lewis. Starting off strong, but fading in the stretch were Doug Lewis, Geratd Isaac and Paul Cronyn of the Old Guys. Thank you for your 7ontinued patronage and friendship. We wish you the best in the years to come Mimes *Wad" s`4w. 44•wdlw Willis and Joanne Waiper gjoliday greetings cl,U/sties for the 91olidays warm ¢althy 9V em ear and for a �aPPy' Caring T. for aje Penh Huron Branch To the Customers of the Exeter Public Utilities Commissiort The Commission is pleased to advise the customers of the Electrical Department of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission that they are reducing rates effective January 1, 1996. The average decrease will be 2.2%, however, this will vary with the various classes r... customers and will affect all consumption used on or after January 1, 1996. This rate reduction has been made possible through cost reducing measures and spending restraints. Comnadsa t ofDomestic Rates for Residential Customers Kilowatt Hours (KWH) Existing Rates Proposed Rates First 250 KWH All additional KWH Minimum monthly bill 12.67 cents 7.03 cents $7.90 12.08 cents 7.03 cents $7.15 Exeter Public Utilities Commission 379 Main Street South Exeter, Ontario NOM 156 235-1350 C. Livingstone, Chairman S. Roth, General Manager Last minute Cbrisimas shy CaltpaniO, we have ... And iFyot t cart seen -lib d .t tic. ricsit i iece t clothTrr t.. . a 'Gift Certificate" will eve Crabtree VEaldtrrt, ITN* aerthd Candles, Perth �ttt5, Eot'tbots,TreKitkoN6 ... 1 Young and Restless came roaring O �T, D &.-1Z 2 1,,,,6 back to win six straight games over �J the Old Guys. A good time was had OLPec-14 q-4 YOU'VE ALWAYS GOT TIME. Yiur neighbourhood Tim Hortons would like to thank you for your kind patronage throughout the year. It's been a real pleasure serving you our fresh baked goods and the best cup of coffee this side of the North Pok. We look forward to serving you in the coming year; Wishing you and your family peace and joy tbis boliday season, and a stt4fe and bappy New Year. Tim Nottow,. 153 Main St. N. Exeter. Ont. 235-4540 •