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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-12-21, Page 9Aub rn UCW hold. annual C ristm y Eleanor Bradnock UCW The Knox United Church Women held their annual Christmas pot -luck dinner Wednesday, December 14 with husbands and guests attending. Mrs. Jack Armstrong, the president, opened with a short address and Mr. Shut- tleworth thanked the United Church Women for their surprise Christmas gift. The program, "The Christmas Story", in music and work, was presented with Mrs. Peter Verbeek in charge. A candle was lit representing 'The Light of the World' and a lovely duet was sung by Mrs. Emerson Rodger and Mrs_ Tom Jardin with Mrs. Marjorie McDougall as pianist. Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Mrs. Dorothy Grange and Mrs. Oliver Anderson lit eight candles representing the various 'Lights of the World'. The lights were for those without hope, for the poor and humble, for those forgotten, for people at war, for children, for the afflicted and oppressed and for those who seek. Various Christmas carols in- terspersed the candle lighting. Mrs. Gordon Gross played a piano solo The last candle, the light for ourselves, was then lit and Silent night was sung. A reading, written by Helen Steiner Rice, 'The Most Priceless Gift of Christmas,' was given by Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Mrs. Tena Empey called Mrs. Jack Arm- strong to the front and presented her with a life -membership pin, thanking her for her active leadership for the past two years. Concert "And there was Light" was the theme of the Knox United Interdenominational Sun- day school concert held in the church auditorium last Saturday evening. The minister, Gary Shuttleworth, welcomed all and thanked the teachers and helpers for preparing the evening's concert. The organist, Mrs. Gordon Gross and the pianist, Mrs. Laura Lawrence, played several numbers The processional was done to the song, News from Dalton..... • from ®age 8 Christmas Carols preceded the gift ex- change, that had been arranged by Laura Murray and Berva Watson under a decorated table Christmas tree. There were goodies brought m by several members when Audrey Hackwell and Marie Coutts made up five boxes to be given to shut-ins. Institute Christmas concert The Walton Women's Institute sponsored a community Christmas concert in the hall, on Dec. 16. Margaret Shortreed was M.C. for the program. Blaine Marks played several violin selections accompanied by pianist Marjory Humphries. Ruth Axtrnann gave an interesting reading and a piano solo was given by Susan Carter. Step dancing numbers were presented by Keri and Kevin McIlwain and Marci McCall as Santa and two elves. Pam Nolan read 'The Night before Christmas" to the children. Mildred Francis and Phyllis Mitchell played several Christmas numbers with song. Brian Love recited "The Days of Christmas" followed F1APPY Y friendship, Icy and love this Christmas. CHATTERTON Auto Service Blyth Joe, Lucy and Family by Glenda ('aeier n!avina a pian solo. Tracy Bennett did the Highland Fling. Tian Nolan played the electric guitar accom- panied by his mother at the piano. A comical play was well acted by several local people. Heather McGavin sang a solo, accompanied at the piano by her mother. Margaret Craig gave an amusing reading and Marjory Humphries conducted a roaster drill with Mike and Mark, the Nolan twins, Tim Nolan, Blaine Marks, Chris Stevenson and Steven Nolan taking part. Graeme Craig performed in action and song anh several local people put on a comic play. Viola Kirkley gave a reading preceded by a reading given by Brian Love. He.en Craig read the Christmas story along with Christmas Carols being sung by the audience joining in. Shannon Craig assisted holding up the Carol titles to be sung. Helen expressed her thanks to all for helping with the concert. The singing of Jingle Bells brought Santa when he treated all the children to a candy cane. s dinner wit Angels from the Realms of Glory and the nursery class, with teachers Tammy Shut- tleworth and Lori Millian, listened to the Christmas story and sang. They were Rachel Arthur, Tammy Middlecamp, Craig Empey, Janice Marie Young, Catherine Powell, Scott Perry, Tracy Millian and Cheryl Ramsay. The kindergarten class, with teachers, Mrs. Gail Dobie, Mrs. Lynn Chamney and Miss Angela Millian, decorated a Christmas tree while they said verses. They were Michael Luna, John Armstrong, Benjamin Craig, David Campbell, Nathan Durnin, Shannon Perry, Bradley Ramsay, and Jason Rutledge. The primary class, with teachers Miss Angela Schneider and pupils Shane Webster, Jonathon Collins, Marty Lawrence, Laurel Campbell, Michael Bak- ker, April Gross, Kurt Marchl, Karin Millian, Shawn Perry, Marc Bricker, Ryan Chaniney, Shelley Dobie, Peter Craig and Scott Arthur, said their Christmas verses. Grade 3 and 4 girls marched into the church carrying old fashioned candle lanterns and singing carols with teachers Mrs. Brenda Powell and Miss Kim Scott. Pupils were Donna Lynn Armstrong, Rose Marie Young, Leslie Lawrence, Alison Chamney, Susan Dobie, Christy Bricker, Kerry Bakker, Jodi Webster, Janice Webster, Cathy Nesbitt, Ruth Anne Bakker and Annette Vincent. The young teen class, with teacher, Mrs. Darlene Empey, had readers and speakers, Glynis Marie Young, Bryan Ramsay, Julie Glenn, Sharon Ramsay, Steven Millian, Dwight Caldwell and Sandra Deveau. Grade 3 and 4 boys, with teachers Mrs. Barbara Bakker and Mrs. Walter Marchl, presented their Christmas story. The boys are Chris Marchl, Regan Millian, Bryan Gross, Ian Andrews, Ryan Middlecamp, Shawn Rutledge, Tyler Craig, Andrew Luna, Michael Schneider, Scott Arthur, Leslie Lawrence and Marc Bricker. All sang the song, There is a Song in the Air. The juniors, with teachers, Mrs. Marilyn Verbeek and Glen Webster, performed. Readers were Karen Bakker, Kevin Webster, Nicole Middlecamp, Elvis Vincent and speakers were Jamie Durnin, Dean Caldwell, Stuart Bakker, Jeff Nesbit, Lana YOU'VE DEEII GREAT! Joil-, hopes that your Christmas be deprated with love add peace, Norm & Irene Thalen and Pat Lucas BLYTN VARIETY AND THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD Main St. Blyth, Ontario BROOKS CONSTRUCTION From— Malcolm, Brenda, Brent, and Nicole Blyth, Ont, "NAPPY NEW YEAR" What a perfect time of the year to send hest wishes to nit our friends! From - Rob, Carol, John, Donald and Dave Lawrie Decorating Ltd. ®lyth, Ontario 523-4525 "O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see you lie!" May the magical spirit of the Holy Christmas season abide with you and your loved ones. f' !' rist as story 99 Lawrence, Karen Plunkett, Shannon Millian, Anita Gross, Leona Cunningham and Lori Armstrong. All children and parents went to the base- ment where a lighted Christmas tree and Santa Claus arrived and gave out gifts and treats to all. Couple's Club The Couple's Club of Knox United church, about 25 persons, went out carolling last Sunday evening around the village. They later arrived at the church where lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gross and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Millian. Social News Winners at last week's euchre party were: novelty - Tom Hallam; high lady - Mrs. Ber- nice McClinchey; low lady - Mrs. Eppie Lawrence; high man - Clarence Allen; and low man - George Mason. Winner of the Auburn and District Lions Club lottery draw last week was Paul Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger were guests last Saturday of their grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Maize at Dungannon. Obituary Mrs. Jean Hill (Plumsteel) Snell, a former Auburn resident, passed away in South Huron Hospital, Exeter on December 12 in her 75th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Reverend Harold J. Snell, a former minister of Knox United Church in Auburn and Donnybrook; mother of Peter William Snell of Exeter; sister of Mrs. Margaret Kingston of Seattle, Washington; and grandmother of Linda, Heather and Russ. She was predeceased by two sons, Rodger and Gordon Snell and one sister, Eleanor Plumsteel. The funeral was held last Wednesday at Exeter with burial taking place in Ball's Cemetery, Auburn. WI The Christmas meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall last Tuesday. The president, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, welcomed all The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck and she also gave the financial statement. Letters of thanks were read from The Turn to page 10 • CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER21, 1983—PAGE9 Christmas went computerized this year in a play put on by students at Clinton Public School. Taking part hi the play were, left to right, Santa Claus, played by Brad Jewitt, his elf, played by Sherri Carter and a computer salesman. (Shelley McPhee photo ) the gifts of friendship, joy and leve this Christmas. Lynda Kennedy, Rosemary Johnston. Robert Kolkman and Paul Madill Londesboro. V Joy, and blessings to all, as we celebrate this very special season. Mitchell's Family Market From: Elwood, Audrey, Traci and Mark Mitchell From Fred, Betty and Staff at the Blyth Mini -Mart Blyth, Ontario, 523-4486 GLAD TIDINGS TO ALL Hope you experience the best that this special season has to offer, along with our appreciation. -SNELL'S GROCER Y LTD. 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