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Clinton News-Record, 1984-12-26, Page 7The Grade 1 and 2 classes at Blyth Public School stole the show at the December 19 Christmas concert. In song and story, the children presented a delightful tie about the stranded Christmas travellers and the little train who saved the day. (Shelley McPhee photo Skit and dinner were dart of UCW Christmas festivities on December 10 There were 50 people who attended the Christmas pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. Serving supper were Audrey Thompson and Clara Riley with others assis . Several people had invited guests. President Brenda Radford welcomed all and a kiristmas program followed with skit by members on a tour of the Holy Land at the time of Jesus' birth. Taking the parts of Mary and Joseph were Deanna Lyon and David Whyte. A contest by Mary Peel was on something found on the table for Christmas dinner. Solos were sung by Ruth Vincent and Bar- bara Bosman accompanied by Gail Lear. A poinsettia was made by 10 members with petals of Hope, Joy, Salvation, Gladness, Praise, Honour, Love, Starlight, Freedom and Life. Scriptures were read and Christmas carols sung. A silent auction conducted by Marion Snell and Lena Nesbitt realized $51.75. Bren- da thanked all who:helped in any way. WI Christmas meeting On Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. a community Christmas party was held. Guests were mothers and young children who entertain- ed. Genevieve Allen played the piano and President Helen Lawson read "Our gift to, our pilgrims." Christmas carols were sung. The roll call was answered by 11 members introducing their guests. Rev. Dave Snihur gave the message, "Christmas on a farm at 4 a.m." Rob gave a special gift to his father by doing the morning chores. Rev. Snihur was thanked by Helen Lawson and presented with a gift. The program was put on by the children. Denise Hulley played a piano solo and Theresa Knox read "Yes there is a Santa Claus:" Kelly Bosman and Cheri Taylor step danced and Melanie Knox also played a piano solo. Christie and Shannon Scott sang "How much is that doggie in the window" with Christie on the guitar. Lisa Bosmans soloed accompanied by her mother. The Horbanuik sisters Angela, Erin and Erica and Amy Jenkins and Katrina McGregor sang and Angela played piano solo. This was followed by a game for the children and by the president reading a Ch istmas story with everyone taking part in tie actions. Christmas lunch was served with sand- wiches and Christmas goodies. Christmas program highlights meeting The December meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Frances Clark. The president gave the call to worship and welcomed all. Mrs. Frances Clark led. the Christmas program, assisted by Mrs. Warner Andrews, Mrs. Gordon Dobie, Mi's. Donald Cartwright and Mrs. Roy Daer. Mrs. Tom Haggitt gave an interesting reading on the origin of some of the Christmas Carols sung today. Mrs. Clark gave an informative paper on the Christmas Beatitudes: After the offering was received and dedicated with : prayer, Mrs. Bradnock thanked all who had assisted in the lunch after the late Frank Raithby's funeraL The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Lillian Letherland and the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark, gave the an- nual financial statement. It was announced that the annual meeting for Stratford -Huron Presbyterial would be held on January 8 at 10 a.m. in the. First Seaforth Presbyterian Church. Plans were made for the coming year and the same officers were asked to remain in office. It was decided to have February, May, September and November as special offering months. The next meeting will be held' at the home of Mrs. Warner Andrews. After reading more carols, the meeting was closed with the benediction. A Christmas lunch was served by Mrs. Clark. Trustees Meet The December meeting of the Village of Auburn was held in the hall last Tuesday evening with the chairman of the Trustee Board, Warner Andrews in charge. The minutes were approved as read by the Awards banquet The Huron Soil and Crop Association has planned a social evening to honour reci- pients of soil and crop awards. The awards banquet will recognize reci- pients of the Norman . Alexander Con- servation Award, Farm Project Award, Soil and Crop Booster Award, and the new pro-, vincial Farm Conservation Sign Award. The Farm Conservation Sign Award is a new effort of the Ontario Soil and Crop Im- provement Association and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food that recognizes individual farms for their efforts in soil and water management. Gisele Ireland, author of the well-known book `Bumps in Your Coveralls", and who also writes a news column and farms with her husband, will be guest speaker. Tickets for the banquet are $8 per person and may be purchased from your soil and crop director or through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton. Tickets deadline is January 4� . Hope to see you and your spouse on Fri- day, January 11 at 6 p.m. at the Seaforth Legion for the Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association Awards Banquet. Gerrit Van Keulen, President, Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association Fully Licensed under the L.L.B.O. the 131yt1, 523-9381 inn —HOLIDAY HOURS— Christmas Eve Closed at 6:30 pm. Christmas Day Closed Open Boxing Day Closed Ncw Year's Eve at 6:30 pm Closed New Year's Day —DININGROOM HOURS— Closed December 30th Closed January 1st —ENTERTAINMENT— Dcccmbcr 28-29 "PAUL WELLS" secretary, Mrs. Ross Dobie. The agreement was signed for Edgar Daer to do the snowblowing for the season. Other bills were approved for payment. A letter of resignation was received from the village. secretary, Mrs. Ross Dobie. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock thanked Gail for her work during the last few years and the trustees accepted her resignation with regret. The village requires a secretary and if interested, please apply in writing to Mrs. Dobie by December 21. Trustee Jim Schneider presented Mrs. BradnQck with a gift of a plant from the village in 'recognition of her receiving a Bicentennial medal for community work: There was a motion tabled to sell the fire hose as there have been several inquiries. UCW Dinner Over 40 people were in attendance for the annual Knox United Church Women's Christmas dinner held on December 12 at noon. Several husbands and guests were also present. The minister, Mr. Gary Shut- tleworth, offered Grace and a sumptuous dinner was enjoyed. At the close of dinner, a lucky cup prize was won by Mrs. Gordon Chamney. Mrs. Peter Verbeek conducted a Christmas con- test and the winner was Mrs. Oliver Ander- son. Mrs. Gordon Chamney played several familiar Christmas songs on the piano for everyone's pleasure. Mrs. Tom Jardin, with Mrs. Marjorie McDougall on the piano, led a session of singing carols and she gave the history of each carol. The worship service was conducted by Betty Marsh, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Elliott Lapp, and Mrs. Glen Webster. Miss Marsh gave a modern day version of the Wise Men with the singing of carols throughout the service. &special offering was.received for Ethio- pian relief and this was received . by Mrs. Ruhr Koopmans and Mrs. Tina Empey. • The afternoon closed with the benediction by Mr. Shuttleworth. Hullett Central School teacher Australia goingto LONDESBORO - The Grade 3 ,class. Dorothy Airdree who cooked the turkey for teacher at Hullett Central School, Miss Ben- nett is planning to go to Australia soon. We wish her lots of fun on the trip! • Grade 1 made gingerbread men, and are busy writing letters to Santa. We extend a hearty invitation to all to attend our annual Christmas Concert, Grades 1, 3, 5 and 6 are participating, also the junior choir and senior band. The con- cert will be on December 19 at 7:45 p.m. On December 14 the Grade 8 class had a Christmas Dinner.'1'heie were gifts, turt,ey, turnip, cranberry sauce and all the trimm- ings. Mr. Riley dressed up like Santa and livened up the party. We would like to ex- tend a special thank you to all who made this dinner possible, and especially to Mrs. us. On December 14 it was also a Christmas Dress up day. The students and teachers dressed up like Santa Claus, his elves, or people from the nativity. Many. people par- ticipated. BEST ..:..' Special lih!8%8s RAY MADILL MTH 523.4334 Aaent for ABC ANNUITIES ove was torn at CJutmas CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26,1984—Page7 ills should be standard size._ o from page 6 other council members agreed. In other business, Grant Currie and Nora Cundy of tie Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Wingham attended to discuss upcoming changes in tax billing. Mr. Currie said the Canadian Payments Association is pressing that all bills be a standard size for computer processing. Changing the tax bills over to the new for- mat might be costly, warned Mr. Currie, but he said he is not sure just how costly. The banks also will be required to take, partial and past -due payment of taxes, something which could mean a lot of pro- blems for everyone involved since the banks only will take what they are given even when there rn9v hp outra rhares for tax ar- rears or tile drain loans. Reeve Vincent said it might be better for everyone involved if the township ceased to have its taxes paid at the bank and just ask- ed that all the taxes to be mailed or brought to the municipal office. East Wawanosh passed its new dog - control bylaw at the meeting as well. The cost for one dog is $10, for two dogs, $15, and $20 for a third dog. The kennel fee will be $25 and it will be up to the dog counter to decide what qualifies as a kennel. Two building permits were presented and approved at the meeting: Mel Mathers, Con. 11, Lot 42, enclosing a sunporch; and Ron Kingsbury, Lot 42, Con. 13, a.carport. Junior choir entertains By Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The Women's Institute Hall was filled to capacity for the annual Belgrave United Church Sunday School con- cert on Thursday evening. Rev. John Roberts was master of ceremonies. The junior choir led by Mrs. Jack Marks opened the program in song. The beginner's class did three songs. Jayne Vincent and Ian Morton said a recita- tion. The junior primary class presented two plays, "A Visit from St. Nick" and "Santa Claus might Know." Lindsay Michie, Candice Irwin and Margie Gordon demonstrated baton twirl- ing. Paul McIntosh played two piano solos and Clifford Coultes described "Albert and the Lion." The junior class used recitations and the play "The Sharing Star," to describe Christmas, "Sesame Street Christmas" was presented by the intermediate class. The senior class acted out, "The True Christmas Song." The Fragrant Concert was described by Clifford Coultes and com- pany. The senior choir under the direction of Mrs. Bill Coultes and Mrs. George Johnston sang. George Cull closed the concert with a sing song for all, before Santa arrived to hand out gifts and candy bags to the chiklren. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daer, Terry and Patricia of Wingham held Christmas on Dec. 16. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.. Bert Daer of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Don Craig, Debbie, Doug and David of Blyth, Joyce Rettinger of Kitcherner, Steven Webster of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. BCST WISHES 01 THE H-OLIDAY SEASON TO YOU! 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