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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-12-07, Page 14F Twelve members of the CHSS Art Club donated their time and talent to decorate the Clinton Post Office windows. The students painted various scenes and symbols on the Post Office windows, brightening the spirit of patrons and workers alike. ( Wendy Somer- ville photo ) Mariene Regier honored by Hensall hank By Bertha MacGregor HENSAI,I, - Marlene Regier was guest of ionour on Monday evening when the Bank :1f Montreal staff gathered at The Blue Fountain Restaurant in Clinton to bid her farewell. Marlene, who has been at the Hensall Branch for the past nine years, first as a teller then working her way up to the Ad- ministration Manager, will be starting a new position as Assistant to the Branch Manager in the Exeter bank. Marlene was presented with a clock bearing the Bank of Montreal crest and engraved with her name and dates of service. Hensall Council Entertain Hensall Municipal Council entertained the staff, Parks Board and Staff; P.U.C. and Staff to a turkey dinner on Dec. 2, catered to by the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary. Following the meal Mrs. Betty Oke, Clerk presented Robert Pryde with a gift in ap- preciation of the excellent work he com- pleted during the summer months of employment. Progressive Euchre was played with the following prize winners: ladies' high, Mrs. .John Baker; ladies' low, Mrs. Lorne Ar- cher; men's high, John Baker; men's low, Tom Dickens; lone hands, Sharon Hoffman. Unit 4 Meets The December meeting of Unit 4 of the UCW met on Dec. 1 with Mrs. Nan Britton presiding. She opened the meeting with a Christmas poem. Mrs. Susan Purdy had charge of the Devotional reading. The minutes were read and the roll call answered by 13 members. The Offering was taken by Mrs. Dorothy Mickle and dedicated by Mrs. Britton. Mrs. Mickle was also hostess for the meeting. Mrs. Myrtle Sherritt, treasurer gave an excellent report of the givings of the group for the year. Mrs. Mary Roobol, card con- venor, gave a splendid report of cards sent out during the year by the group including birthday, get -well. sympathy and Christmas cards. The business followed, reminding the group of the general meeting in the Fellowship Hall of all Units Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Britton took the Study Period speak- ing of "The Gifts of the Magi" namely Gold. Frankincense and Myrrh. She said our lives should be enriched by giving to our Christ Child at this time of the year. Mrs. Evelyn Flynn and Mrs. Mary Roobol served tea, Christmas cake and cookies brought by the group to the meeting. Youth For Christ South Huron Youth For Christ's Rally was Field on Dec. 3 in the Brucefield school with a good attendance, especially a good crowd of Youth. Director Bob Heywood was in charge, opening with a lively sing -song of Christmas Carols. Chairman of the Board Ron Westlake led in prayer., The quiz teams were next on the program, quizzing on 2nd Timothy. Chapter 2. Next month they will be quizzing on 2nd Timothy, Chapter 3. The Bayfield team had the highest score. Mrs. Kevin Parker, Crediton then favored with a solo. lion Westlake introduced Rev. Wes INSULATION Beat the high cost of ,eating this winter: Call LES TURNER for Free Estimates on •POLYURETHANE FOAM •BLOWN CELLULOSE •BLOWN FIBREGLASS •FIBREGLASS BATTS- ROCKWOOL •CMHC APPROVED GOVERNMENT GRANTS Available for homes built before 1971 UP TO '500. Can novas for a free estimate. Also available for foam Insulation fire resistant eootings. P.O. BOX 146 ',CLl1i1T01 6 3 Litens•41=laond d---1nisUIris Aarum, Evangelist and Director of Circle "C" Ranch in Delavan, New York. Wes was a former Canadian Director of Youth For Christ. At present his camp accommodates some 200 boys and girls each weekend in the summer and 130 on weekends in the winter. He brought a very timely and challenging message asking, "Are you really Chris- tian?" Examine yourself and make sure you are a Christian, he noted. The next rally will be held on Jan. 7 at the Brucefield school. This will be a Talent Night. As well, Dianne Rundle will be show- ing slides on her missionary work last sum- mer at Columbia, South America. The skating party will be held in the Zurich Arena on Jan. 28 with skating, a film and lunch. Come and bring your family and make this a family affair. News and notes The Three Links Seniors will hold their an- nual Christmas dinner on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the local hall. The first course will be arranged and members are asked to bring desserts. Plan to attend. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor returned home after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. D.R. MacLaren, Jodi and 'Brooke at Oakville. Rev. Knight conducted worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday. His message was entitled "The Word That Stands Forever". Dec. 11 Communion will be dispensed at 1: 30 p.m. Choir practice will be held on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. A joint Carol Service will be held • on Dec. 18 at 7:30 when the Exeter and Cromarty Churches will participate. The sanctuary is beautiful for the Christmas season, thanks to the members of the Arnold Circle Evening Auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and family of London, Mrs. Carol Luther and family of Grand Bend, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bengough were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Grenier. United News The Joy of Christmas was the sermon topic at the United Church on Sunday morn- ing. Rev. Stan McDonald spoke of how joy comes because God cares and that God came in Christ as the Saviour. He stressed to the congregation that they must draw near to the Christ, not the Christ in the cradle but the Christ the child became, the crucified, resurrected Christ. The choir with Robert Gackstetter as soloist sang a traditional hymn. Those assisting with the communion service were Sadie Hoy, Shelly Parson, Sheila Corbett, Ross Riley, Harold Parsons, Steven Corbett, Mary Kinsman, Cecil Pepper, Cindy Taylor and Dorothy Brintnell. Bill Fuss greeted the congregation and Fred Elder, Doug Kyle, Larry Elder and . Jeff Corbett were the ushers. Following the service a fellowship hour was held with Doug and Pat Cook hosts assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Keys, Mr. and Mrs. Harty Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Corbett. Next Sunday the United Church Women will be installed into their offices for 1984 and the service will be opening with a carol sing. Rev. McDonald assisted by District Elder Dorothy Brintnell conducted a Communion Service at the Bluewater Rest Home on Thursday morning. The Bible Study morning fellowship group held a luncheon meeting for their final study of this unit. The group have been studying the Beatitudes the last number of months under the leadership of Mr. McDonald. A number from this district attended the Christmas in Song presented by the Blyth Festival Singers in the Festival Hall, Blyth on Sunday. rThRTI MIN 61F7' IEIE4I 1 THERMOMETERS with personality! *Complete with 12" dials * Colourful characters on the face of the thermometer * Metal back to guarantee quality and accuracy year after year -n -30 -44 4980 HOUND "THE OHIO THERMOMETER IS A GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY•!! For more details see: Hummel's Feed Mill 35 Mciry Street, Clinton 482-9792 MeGr rs By Margaret Hoggarth KIPPEN - Lorne Finlayson is a patient in Stratford General Hospital where he underwent surgery. A birthday party was held on Dec. 2 for John Kinsman at his home, by his wife Karen, daughter Michelle, and sons Richard, Jeffrey and Andrew. Those pre- sent were Frances and Bob Kinsman and their son Lyle; Dwight and Faye Kinsman and their sons Jacob and Daniel; also atten- ding was Mary Kinsman, aunt of the celebrant. A Christmas party was held at the CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1983—PAGE 13 McGregor homes on Dec. 4. Those present were Alex and Mattie McGregor, John and Mary and their children Dave, Terry, Carol and a friend; Doug and Ann, and son Brian from Wingham, and daughter Barbara, who came home from Kitchener where she is furthering her studies at Lougheed College. Catherine and Eric Judge came from Strathroy with their children Heather, Jim- my and Kathy Jane. Institute News The December meeting of the Kippen East Women's Institute will take the form of Stanley UCW mem quilt at Rathwell's By Isabel Scott BRUCEFIELD - Members of the Stanley UCW unit quilted last week at the home of Mrs. Madeline Rathwell on Monday. Mrs. Retta Baird led in the worship on advent, the theme being 'what are you looking for at Fortner Hensall rensl(h'Ilt earns bank position I)4)n Mael,aren The Canadian Commercial Bank CCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. D.R. MacLaren to the position of Regional Vice -President, Ontario. Mr. MacLaren assumed his new position with the Bank on Nov. 1, 1983. Mr. MacLaren, a graduate of South Huron District High School, is the son of Mrs. Ber- tha MacGregor of Hensall and Roy MacLaren, late of London. Prior to joining CCB Mr. Maclaren en- joyed a lengthy banking career in the On- tario market place with a major Canadian bank, having spent the last 15 years in com- mercial lending activities in Toronto. The CCB, with assets of $2.2 billion, is tenth largest of Canada's domestically own- ed "Schedule A" banks. With headquarters in Edmonton, the bank is a leader in the specialized field of commercial lending to the mid -market and is active in financial markets throughout North America. ers Christmas?' 'This was followed by the business and arrangements for the Christmas meeting. Sympathy of the community is expressed to James Devereaux and family and the Wilson family due to the death of Ethel Wilson Devereaux. Sympathy is also ex- pressed to Mr. and Mrs. Gary McKenzie in the loss of their son. Mrs. Louise Hallam and Brenda visited on the weekend at the home of her father Mr. A Kirk at Manesville. Mrs. Doreen Baird of Byron spent the weekend here. Mrs. Edna Paterson visited last weekend with Mrs. Mary Anderson and Iva in Toron- to. a Christmas Party to be held at Hensall United Church on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Speaker is to be Ross Daly. Ladies please remember Helpful Hint for Mona; also gifts for Secret Pal for under the tree. Kippen United Church News For the past few months Mabel Kyle has en faithfully reporting the church news to me. Mildred McGregor has now taken over that important task. We say a fond farewell to Mabel and welcome aboard to Mildred. The service at St. Andrew's Church, Kip - pen was held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4. This being the second Sunday in Advent, Pastor Don Moffat lit the Purple candle, purple being the symbolic color for Penitence. Mrs. Gerald Moffatt presided at the organ and the choir sang. December 11 is White Gift Sunday; special envelopes will be available for the giving, proceeds of which will go to the needy in the community. Senior students of the Sunday School will be conducting this service. SEIGE `5 Shoe WA.IEHOU SE F OOR" THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF assorted footwear plied on RACKS AND TABLES. At Old Fashioned Prices 330 Clarence at York "IN DOWNTOWN LONDON" CHRISTMAS SPECIAL $599* EPPS QUALITY PRESSURE CLEANERS • 500 psi • 2 gpm • 115 volt • Flex nozzle: 0° - 60° fan • Metered soap induction • CSA approved • 1000 psi • 2 gpm •220 Volt • Hex nozzle: 0° - 60° • Metered soap induction • 35' rubber hose • CSA approved $895` * Cash Agricultural Price e S SALE ENDS DECEMBER 23/ 1983 Mfg Ltd OTHER MODELS UP TO 2000 psi RR 4 CLINTON. ONT. Both HOT and COLD WATER 482-3418 1 MILE EAST OF CLINTON ON HIGHWAY 8 1984 FARM TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM GET BACK MORE IN '84! The Ontario Farm Tax Reduction Program, designed to assist owners of farm properties by rebating a portion of their property taxes, has been greatly improved for 1984. As in past years, residences, farmland and outbuildings will continue to be assessed together. But the farm tax rebate will increase from 50 to 60%. And while the gross production value for eligibility will remain at $8,000 for the majority of the province, it will be reduced to $5,000 for northern and eastern Ontario (northern Ontario is defined as that area north of the southern boundaries of Haliburton and Muskoka. And eastern Ontario is the area east of the western boundary of Northumberland, Victoria and Peterborough counties). To hear more about these and the many additional pro- gram improvements, contact your local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office. Application forms for the 1984 Farm Tax Reduction Program will be mailed during the summer of 1984, and will be accompanied by a brochure outlining the new program in more detail. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ontario Dennis Timbrell, Minister William Davis, Premier