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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-12-05, Page 12• • Santa Claus paid an early visit to Stanley Township on Sunday. Local Sunday School children were holding their annual Christmas party at the township hall in the afternoon and they sang so en- thusiastically, that Santa stopped by to bring presents. (Shelley McPhee phots ) Round about the village streets By Doris Hunter The Lions and Lioness Clubs have sent out their Christmas good wishes to their members, along with their excellent news bulletin. They report a good response to their collection of discarded eye glasses and hearing aids, to be sent to third world coun- tries, where eye diseases are such a major affliction. Any Lion will accept them. The Bayfield Lions Club will be conduc- ting the campaign for the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the Blind, which is one of the finest such services in the world. Give generously. Christmas plans include the annual Turkey Bingo December 10, at 8 p.m. at the Community Centre. This is a "must" for everybody, Bingo fan or not. There will be 16 oven ready turkeys as prizes and the pro- ceeds go for the many good deeds of the Lions Club. Santa will be around again this year, on the 24th calling on the sick, the elderly and the shut-ins. One year the genial gentleman called at our house, and our small grand- sons' eyes nearly popped out of their heads, , when Grandpa was presented with a gift. The Lioness. too remember the admoni- tion, "Given to Hospitality". They will have the annual Christmas children's party on December 15th at 2 p.m. All the children are welcome and it's certainly worth a visit by any adult, to see what a fine crop of little . ones we have in Bayfield, our white hope for the future. The Lioness too have a raffle, Sue Scrimgeour has tickets for a magnificent Christmas Stocking, it seems to be better every year. Sadao hear of the death of Perce Johnston this week. A kindly man held in great respect by his fellow villagers. Our sym- pathy to his family. Debbie Wain, the president of the Trinity Ladies' Guild is entertaining the group at a luncheon on December 11th at 1 p.m. It will be held in the Parish Hall and all members are cordially invited to attend. White Gift Sunday is December 9th in our churches. St.. Andrew's Choir is rehearsing for their annual Candlelight Service which has become one of • the highlights of the, Christmas season in town. Mrs. Cox really prepares an excellent program and the au- dience, thoroughly enjoys the traditional carol singing. That's Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Cherch. Alec and Leda McAlister. once :tore in- vited guests to view the latest paintings. which Leda has completed. Her many talents are unquestioned and it was a pleasure to view her work under such plea- sant auspices. This time too were shown some splendid examples of .Alec's photography skills. An opening flower could almost be seen to be unfolding. Truly remarkable work., Christmas customs abound and a visit to Joe Brandon's Hardware Store reminded me of one of ours. It was Grandma's treat to take the small visitors to downtown Toronto, there to see the wonderful windows, have lunch at Simpson's Glamorous Arcadian Court and buy Mother and Daddy's presents. Lunch and the windows were always wonderful, but those big stores much too bewildering. We always ended up next day at the neighbouring Hardware Store where useful things were affordable. Joe has so much to offer at any price level, you can't go wrong by taking the children there and meanwhile spotting a few things you'd like yourself. Joe says. his Christmas Trees will be in next week, fresh from the forest. Bill Gammage poinsettias now!• has his Children enjoy concert By Mary Chesseil VARNA - Sunday School superintendent Blaine Stephenson was the chairman for Varna's annual Christmas concert at the township hall, held on Sunday following carol singing and a potluck lunch. The parents, teachers and audience were rewarded with children who obviously en- joyed entertaining them. The littlest ones, in their uninhibited way, practically stole the show, as Danny Rathwell rocked to the Jingle Bell Rock and Michael and Kara Stephenson danced inrhythm with the music. Recitations were given by David Rathwell, "My Problem"; Mark Webster, "Helping Santa"; Charyl Stephenson, "The Spirit of Christmas"; and Brian Hill,' who complained "They Blame It All on Me". There were many musical numbers, with Raymond Beierling singing "Jolly Jolly Santa Claus"; Heather and Valerie Laurie, "Suzy Snowflake"; Heather Beierling, "Be Careful"; Tony, Mary and. Sandra Coultis, with some help from little B.J, singing "It's a Marshmallow World"; and the Stephen- son girls - Shelley, Cheryl and Suzanne sing- ing "Silent Night". Piano solos were played by Mary Ellen Webster.,Susan Kirton and Krista McAsh, with Krista's mother joining her for a piano duet. David Rathwell an- nounced the number when the littlest ones, Darcy and Danny Rathwell and Michael and Kara Stephenson marched to the tune of "It Must Be Santa". All of the Sunday School students were on stage for several songs at the beginning and end of the program, and the way their faces lit up told us when Santa appeared in the doorway. Kara Stephenson quickly fonnd a place on Santa's knee while he handed out the gifts. Other children had their pictures taken with him, too. Julie Webster played the piano for the carol singing which was led by 'Dianne Kir- ton, and Shirley Hill and Julie were accom- panists for the program. This new format for the Christmas party, begun last year, is very successful. Parents are responsible for most of the program, and it's all over before nap time for the little ones. Jacqui Taylor was the .leader for the special White Gift Service 'at Varna church on Sunday. Members of the senior Sunday School class, Nanty Webster, Robyn and Lee Norman, Scott Kirton, Jim Hill, Darryn McAsh and Greg Taylor were in the space capsule which visited Bethlehem. Joseph and Mary were portrayed by Paul Hill and ANNOUNCEMENT F.J.S. PEARCE LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR ANNOUNCEMENT ARCHIBALD, GRAY & McKAY LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS Peter G. Moreton MR. FRED PEARCE O.L.S. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the practice of F.J.S. Pearce Ontario Land Surveyor by ARCHIBALD, GRAY & McKAY l TD The office will remain 969HURONST.STRATFORDONT and will be managed by Mr. Peter G. Moreton, Ontario Land Surveyor and Canada Lands Surveyor. Archibald, Gray & McKay Ltd. has its head office in London with consultation offices in Exeter and Strathroy. 1' Douglas A. Culbert MR. PETER G. MORETON, O.L..S., C.L.S. of ARCHIBALD, GRAY & McKAY LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS is pleased to announce that DOUGLAS A. CULBERT, B.Sc., O.L.S. • has joined the firm. superlative Krista McAsh, and Shelley Stephenson, Susan Kirton and Sandra Coultis were shepherds. Scott Kirton read scripture and lit the Candle of Promise in the Advent wreath. Rev. Brown preached a short sermon on the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesies. We were pleased to again have organ and piano duets, with Shirley Hill , at the organ and Julie Webster at the piano. • . xxx Brian •Chessell, who works two nights a week on Student Security at York Universi- ty, found himself in the midst of a major disturbance at a dance attended by students and others of one particular racial background on Friday night. Adult security was called in, but' it was a very volatile situation until Metro Police arrived, when those involved quickly dispersed. None of the security staff, • which was outnumbered about 100 to one, was actually injured, although at least one participant in the fracas suffered head injuries. When it was over, they felt pretty;sliaketl from. the ex- perience. - We xperience.- We have been very fortunate to have such good weather in November: Some of us slowpokes finally finished up the. yard work during the nice weather last week. My brother and his family of Sault Ste Marie, who were here on Remembrance Day weekend for a wedding, left for home just as it was starting to snow here. They had to travel by way of Sudbury where their son is a university student, and drove into increas- ingly bad weather until they found themselves in a blizzard at Barrie. Many gas stations became inaccessible except by foot, telephones had long lineups of travellers, cars and trucks were in the ditch, their engine was giving them trouble, and 'it took . eight hours to travel . from Barrie to 0 Sudbury. The storm did not affect the area north of Lake Huron. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1984—Page 11 Loflgtime resident dies William John Percival Johnston A Stanley Township native and longtime area resident, William John Percival (Perce) Johnston, of the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich, died at the Clinton Public Hospital on November 29. He was 78 years old. Mr. Johnston was born in Stanley Township on August 25, 1906. His parents were John Wellington Johnston and the former Mary Ellen Clark. He married Clara Alice Stephenson on May 12, 1928 at the home of her parents on the Goshen Line. She died on May 11, 1983. The Johnstons lived on the Goshen Line for several years and then moved to Well- ington where they ran a business for several years. In the early 1950s they returned to Stanley Township and bought a farm on the County Road, two miles west of Varna. They farmed there until they retired to Bayfield in 1973. Mr. Johnston also worked with the Department of Highways. He was a member of the Varna United Church and the Bayfield Lions Club. Mr. Johnston is survived by two children, Mrs. Donald (Phyllis) Campbell of Bayfield and Robert of Toronto. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Gary Campbell, Lin- da Kowalchuk, Barbara Campbell and Robert and Christie Johnston. As well, four great graundchilydren also survive - Angie and Jason Campbell and Sherri and Stephen Kowalchuk. Two sisters also survive, Rachel Johnston of Clinton and Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Dowson of Varna. He was predeceased by two sons, William and John; two sisters, Mrs. Horace (Rena) Luddington and Mrs. Melvin (Cassie) Webster and by one brother Lloyd Johnston. Funeral services were held on December 1 at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton. Rev. Paul Murray from St. An- drew's United Church in Bayfield, of- ficiated. Pallbearers were William Dowson, and Paul Stephenson of RR 1 Varna, William Taylor and Robert Webster of Varna and John McConnell and Clifford Talbot of Lon- don. Flower bearers were John Campbell of RR 3 Bayfield, Harry Baker, John Lindsay and Ross Merrill, all of Bayfield. Candle lit in Advent wreath MIDDLETON - Communion was celebrated in St. James' Anglican Church Sunday morning and the first Sunday in Ad- vent was celebrated. Angie Van Der Haar lit the first candle in the Advent wreath. Flowers in church were placed in memory of the late Louise Reid by her niece Delores Dutot. Ralph Welsh read the lesson. Special prayers were offered for the Merrier family and those relatives of the late Gerald Armstrong and to Mrs. Fred Middleton on her birthday. Jim Storey and Don Middleton received the offering. Council treats fo GODERICH TWP. - December 1 Goderich Township Council treated their minor ball coaches, ball committee and recreation board to dinner at the community centre. This annual thank you from the council is always thoroughly enjoyed. Women's Institute will be holding a card party on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Community The congregation of St. James' Anglican wish a very happy birthday to Mrs. Fred Middleton. December 13 St. James' ACW Penny Savers pot luck dinner • will be held at the home of Ed and Blanche Deeves'at 6:30 r m. , Please bring your husbands. On Dec. 16 the Children's Pageant and White Gift service will be held at St. James'. Middleton Church at 11:15 a.m. The ACW of St. James' Middleton would thank everyone who came along on their bus trip to Niagara Falls. It was a very en- joyable day. r annual dinner Centre, Holra-nesville. Another WI event is the Christmas Party Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at the hall. The Goderich Township Recreation. Board will be meeting a week early this month on Dec. 12 at 7:45. If you have compliments or complaints please let us know! , Pine 6' T0,12' Spruce After Dec, 7 FRESHLY CUT CHRISTMAS TREES COME AND SEE OUR SELECTION OF. 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