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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-20, Page 35Times -Advocate, December 20, 1995 Page 35 Hensall Legion draws lucky winners of `money doll' raffle These folks will receive a 1996 lage of Hensall would like to wish Huron Tourism Association Lot- all folks a Very Merry Christmas tery Calendar. and a Happy New Year. The Council and Staff of the Vil- HENSALL - The Hensall Le- next 10 weeks at the Legion. If gion Ladies Auxiliary recently held their "Money Doll Draw". The winners: first prize, money doll, Bill Gibson, second prize, $25., Judy Thurman, Exeter. Aux- iliary members delivered poinset- tias to life members of the legion and auxiliary. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary wishes everyone a Mer- ry Christmas. Sunset Seniors The Hensall Sunset Seniors held their December meeting at the United Church. Twenty-one mem- bers were present. Helen McKay welcotned everyone. The January 8 meeting lunch committee will he Eileen Rannie, Jeanette Turner and Lorna Spencer. Gertic Moir and Vera Smale were in charge of the cards. Winners were high; Emma Campbell, Evelyn McBeath; low, Evelyn Flynn, Lorna Spencer, lone hands, Vera Smale. The Presbyter- ian ladies served the group a deli- cious Christmas dinner at 5:30. Hensall Legion Ladies Hensall Legion Ladies made several donations at the regular meeting December 13. To Pallia- tive Care, Huron Adult Day Centre and Town and Country Homemak- ers each $25. To the Hensall Pee Wee house league hockey team $50., towards the tournament. Beginning January 4, there will be solo from 7 - 9:30 p.m. to be run every Thursday night for the vent Candle" by Sheri -Lyn, Danny, you are a solo player you're invit- and Joanne Moir. A word in drama ed to attend. - "Ready for the Goodstuff' was Afternoon Ladies presented by Elaine and Wayne The Afternoon Ladies Group of Corbett. Linda and Gerald Traquair Hensall United Church were enter- and fancily greeted the worshipers, tained at the Rev. Annen's wifes' the ushers were Dave Campbell home, December 6. Ann Annen and Gerrie Glenn. opened the meeting with a poem If a church service cancelled be - "Christmas is a Season of Kind- cause of the weather it will be an- ness". Fifteen ladies answered the pounced over CFPL. London. Any roll call naming their favorite car- person wishing transportation to oI. Ann showed a video, per- Hensall United Church can call formed by the people of their for- Kay Mock 262-3231 or Cecil Pep - mer church and that community. per 262-2201. December 24 at 10 Minutes of the November meeting a.m. is the Advent Service. and the correspondence were read The Christrnas Eve service starts and adopted. The treasurer's report at 7:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of was given, the card report was giv- each month beginning January 7, en and 20 visits were made. Ann you are invited to bring a non- Annen had the devotional, "Ad- perishable item for the food bank. vent of Humanity, Expected and The Official Board met for the last Waiting". The offering was given meeting of the year last Wednes- and dedicated by Ann. Each wom- day. This meeting was well attend - an brought sweets which made a ed and everyone enjoyed hot cider - delicious lunch. Elva Forrest, Jean- and treats. ette Turner and Ann served tea and The annual meeting and pot luck coffee. Ann gave the Benediction. dinner of Hensall United Church The Hensall Spring Fair prize list will be held January 28. All reports for the home craft division is now must be given to Veronica Thom - available from the village office, son by January 4. William's Hairstyling, and Betty Carmel Presbyterian Church in Simmons 262-2106. Hensall, is planning a tour to view At Hensall United Church Rev. the chrisunas lights in Hay. For Henry Annen chose for his mes- more information call Marlene Bell sage "Learning from a Little 263-6349, Child". Robert Cameron was. the 10th annual tree lighting organist for the service. The Chil- festivities dren's story was "Lighting the Ad- Thanks to all those who attended Students from Usborne Central Public School presented the dress rehearsal of their Christmas concert to fellow students, parents and friends Monday morning. At Left the Kindergarten class presented an 'Animal Christmas' while all students participated in the finale. Exeter United Church Women afternoon unit EXETER - The beautifully deco- rated parlor of Exeter United Church was the setting for the Christmas meeting of the after- noon unit of the UCW. The meet- ing began with a delicious loonie dessert and the presentation of canned goods for the food hank. Routine business followed. The retiring leader, Alma Langford, ex- pressed her appreciation for the help and co-operation given during the past two years and introduced the new leader, Doris Denham. The program committee present- ed the Christmas story. in a skit Mary, Joseph, the innkeeper, a shepherd and a wise man each told the story as it happened to them and pondered on its significance. Their stories were interspersed with carols, scripture verses and readings. The meeting closed with the UCW benediction and good wish- es for Christmas and the new year. TIME OUT..; TO SAY "THANKS" As we close the door on another year, we hope the one to follow brings you cheerl Merry Christmas and'5(appy 91(yw Year Thank you for your patronage RF/MAIC LANDMARK REALTY INC. Ron O'Brien, Sales Rep. 439-1400 anytime or 234-6281 Residence 1tfltt(11111111111111Ditr,4eiiiil s nnil iltrit$i illrtll' 1 the 10th annual tree lighting festiv- ities. Folks enjoyed the Pioneer Christmas display upstairs in the Village Hall and the old fashioned treats of hot cider and popcorn balls. Rev. Dan Roushorne of the Carmel Presbyterian Church gave the spiritual message. Songs of the season were brought to us by the Jr. and Sr. choirs of the Hensall United Church. And yes, that Jolly Old Elf himself managed to arrive right on time under the careful guidance of driver Donny and the Hensall Fire Department. The treats were courtesy of Pineridge BBQ, the Hensall Fire Department, the Village of Hensall and Huron - dale Dairy. Santa donned his skates and joined in an hour of skating at the arena. Santa distributed candy canes to the children. These were courtesy of Ron's Health Centre. The Hensall Economic Develop- ment Committee would like to thank all the sponsors of this com- munity event and to all those who attended the festivities. Also spe- cial thanks to those folks who do- nated articles for the Pioneer Christmas Display. Congratulations to Fred Camp - hell of RR 1 Exeter. Fred was the lucky winner of the "Bushel Bas- ket of Huron County Bounty" raf- fle: A total of $354.00 was raised with all proceeds donated to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Thanks to all those businesses who donated prizes and to those who purchased tickets for this worth- while cause. Winners of Christmas decorating contest Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas decorating contest as follows: 1. Most creative use of lights - Jim and Mary Lou Hyde, 19 York Crescent. 2. Best use of natural materials to evoke a holiday scene - Gary and Judy Kyle, 155 King Street. 3 Santa's workshop - Joe and Joanne Bengough, 93 Rich- mond St. N., 4. Best Victorian dis- play - Bill and Jackie Schutz, 71 King St. 5 - Best festive display on a small scale - Marty Krebs and Mary Lynn MacDonald, 167 King St. .Letter to Santa By Tyler MacDonald Kindergarten, Stephen Central P.S. Dear Santa: This year for Christmas 1 want a train. I put up my tree. It has a snowman, a pig and purple, red and yellow balls. Santa has some little elves who dress up and make toys for kids, moms and dads. • The Chrlstmas Poem By Scott Davies Grade 6, Mt. Carmel Christmas is everybody's favourite time of the year. We go to church on Christmas Eve. Then we go home and go to sleep. We wake up in the morning and think of little baby Jesus. What 1 am saying is Christmas means a lot to me. 0)t.)REQUEST FOR , REAL ESTATE SERVICES The Council of the County of Huron at their meeting of April 27, 1995 declared the property and building, known as the former County Library Headquarters, at 66 Waterloo Street South (on the comer of Waterloo Stre,t and Elgin Avenue) in the Town of Goderich as surplus. An appraisal has been completed and the County is now in a position to set this property and building. The County of Huron hereby requests proposals for real estate services for the sale of this property and puilding. Proposal Packages may be obtained in person from the Clerk - Administrator's Office, located in the Huron County Court House, Main Floor. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; or by calling 519-524-8394. Proposals must be received at the office of the Clerk -Administrator by: 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 1996. # CLEANING SERVICES CONTRACT e , REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Due to the opening of the Huron County Health and Library Complex on London Road outside of Clinton, the County of Huron hereby requests quotations for professional cleaning services. This is a one year contract with a renewal clause. Information Packages may be obtained in person from the Clerk - Administrator's Office, located in the Huron County Court House, Main Floor. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; or by catling 524-8394. To be eligible for this contract, bidders must have toured the building prior to submitting a quotation. 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