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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-12-26, Page 11p and Eris onstA:+It 1 iditip f The Clinton Cubs celebrated Christmas with music, and song last week when they entertained their parents to a special concert. Here the whole gang is pictured joining in a rousing chorus of Jingle Bells. (Shelley McPhee photo) Huronview Christmas, entertainment HURONVIEW - On Dec. 10, Reverend Royal was here from Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, and conducted commu- nion for the residents of that denomination: Huronview residents appreciated this, and it gave them a chance to visit with Mr. Royal. In the afternoon, they were treated to an hour of old time music. Providing thiE popular entertainment were. Mrs. Jim Elliott, Walt Webster, Stan Hillen, Ray Cantelon, Warren Whitmore and Wilson Mc- Cartney. A bonus treat the week, was the carol singing led by George Turner, and ac- companied at the piano by his daughter Bon- nie Turner: Reverend Gordon Simmons conducted Anglican, Communion on Dec. 11, assisted by Stu Taylor, and Frank Bissett presided at the organ. The Seaforth Senior Citizens group pro- vided entertainment for the December bir- thday party. Mrs. McNaughton led in the singing of Christmas carols, with piano ac- companiment by Mrs. Mary Riley. Mrs. Peter Dunlop favoured with a lovely piano solo entitled `Star of the East'. At the conclu- Know yourelf sion of the program, delicious refreshments consisting of Christmas cake and fancy cookies were served by the ladies.. Thursday afternoon mid -week Bible Study with the Christmas theme was held in the chapel. Shirley Prouty, Milford Prouty, Mabel Alderson and Bruce Cann welcomed everyone. A reading was given by Milford Prouty, followed by a solo sung by Mabel Alderson. Bruce Cann played carols on the . cornet. George, Milford, Shirley and Mabel presented a skit on . the meaning of Christmas. Reading the lesson on Jesus' birth were Olive McMillen, Mary Vancamp, Pat Thurlow, Marjorie Herdman. Elsie Henderson and• Margaret McQueen sang a duet with Frank Bissett at the organ. Shirley Prouty sang a solo, then took charge of the study, the birth of Christ. This was followed by prayer, and the giving of treats. Sunday morning worship was held in the chapel, conducted by Reverend Pick. Dur- ing the service, Mabel Scott sang. In the afternoon, residents and visitors en- joyed a beautiful Cantata of the greatest story of the ages. Mary Gibbings welcomed everyone, then Jim Stewart introduced the though self involvement TOC ALPHA (Taking On Concerns About Life, People and Human Achievement) will hold its 28th annual Christmas Conference at the Skyline Hotel in Toronto December 27-30. • The theme for this year's conference is 'Know Yourself Through Self Involvement" and will include many interesting group ses- sions, discussions, films and entertainment. TOC ALr1HA is the youth section of Alcohol and Drug Concerns, Inc. in Scar- borough and strives to encourage a positive lifestyle independent of alcohol and drugs for Ontario youth, J14-21 years of age. For moreinfo on the Christmas Con- ference, contact TOC ALPHA at Suite 200, 11 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4S7 or phone ( 416) 293-3400. program. This brilliant and jubilant produc- tion entitled, 'Love Transcending' was presented by. Northside United Church, Seaforth. The choir was directed by Margaret Whitmore accompanist, and organist of the Seaforth church. Reverend Van Slykes was narrator. The majestic quality of music andsong was an in- spiration, and reflected rthe dedication of this fine choir. The passages sung by the choir were vibrant and meaningful. The solo parts taken by Jim Stewart tenor, soprano Florence Stewart, Ernie Williams baritone, the duets sung by Ruth Cluff soprano, alto Edna Bell, Jim and Ruth were splendidly performed. The Cantata in its entiretyexpressed tremendous feeling. Ida Close, a resident and formerly of Seaforth,' extended thanks to the performers, who came and shared a happy time with us. Thanks also, to the Seaforth Lions' Club, who made sure that Santa Claus arrived on time bearing generous gifts of oranges and grapes. . Residents enjoyed the hockey game Fri- day night, and in spite pf, 'efforts to cheer the Clinton boys on, Winghain. came out on top. Huronview welcomes Mr. Clifford Clausius of Zurich, who hascome to reside at Huronview. Everyone at Huronview hopes you are richly blessed with the coming of Christmas and the New Year. Marcy named chairman. and working on the recommendatium auut,lt the separate school board made by the ministry of education earlier this year.. Trustee Vincent McInnes of the Wingham area .was elected as vice-chairman of the board. He too defeated Mr. McDonnell and Mr. Moriarity for the vice -chairmanship. The immediate past chairman is Hon Murray of RR 1, Dublin. For the first time, the separate school board as a whole elected the chairmen of the three standing committees. Previously the individual committees elected the chair- man. Mr. Murray was acclaimed as chairman of the finance, policy and bylaw committee. Ernie Vanderscott of RR 7. St. Marys was' named as chairman of the personnel corn- mittee. Dave Durand of the Zurich area was elected as property committee chairman. He defeated Mr. McInnes and Mr. McDon- nell for the position. Ronald Marcy, 48, of Stratford, was elected chairman of the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate Board Nov. 3. He defeated immediate past vice- chairman Michael Moriarity of RR 2, Bayfield and Tim McDonnell of RR 2, Gad - shill for the position'. Mr. Marcy has been chairman of the' finance committee as well as the board ac- commodation review cominittee. He previously served as, board chairman in 1980 following a year as vice-chairman. One of two Stratford representatives on the separate school board, Mr. Marcy is the head of the math department at Nor' thwestern Secondary School in Stratford. Mr. Marcy said the three big issues to be dealt with by the separate school board over the coming year are implementing the French Immersion program in Goderich and Stratford, making a decision regarding • a Catholic secondary school in the system Carpools save time and energy Organizing shopping carpools with your neighbours will also help save energy, as well as ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. Categorize gift -buying accor- ding to stores in which a nurnber of items can be purchased. This will mean fewer trips, cutting down on both gas consumption and shopping time. REINSMA-MARTIN Mr. and Mrs. Piet Reinsma, Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Martin, Elmira are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Lawrence to Sandy. The wedding will take place on August 10, 1985 in Elmira. BEST RATE Special 111 /8% 18 months A BC ANNUITIES 53 WEST ST. • GODERICH 524=2773 (Golfe,) SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Are•o ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY? Call rp_rm-vim r� �r[I(nUIIIC mllllion' Phone 524-25441 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings along with helpful community information rjP r ' BD, ilrEDIWSDAY, OpcgsmorA, e Sing song of Christmas car' ols r held by Wesley Willis UCVi CLINTON - The Cluistrnas event of the Wesley Willis UCW was bels} December 11 in the Fellowship Hall. Dessert and coffee were served, followed by a slag song of Christmas carols, led b Mary Hearn with Kay Wise at the piano. Mildred McAdam welcomed ail prestent and conducted a short business meletuig. Printed annual reports were circulated and discussed. They showed a successful year of fellowship, study and aid to others. A dona- tion of $2,000 was voted to the building fund. A skit, "Responding with our time, talent and treasure," was skillfully presented by eight members. Nominations Convenor Donna Wood presented the list of officers for 1985. They include: Honourary President., Elaine Bechtel; Past President, Donna Wood; President, Mildred McAdam; First Vice President, Peggy Menzies; Second Vice President, Ann MacLean; Recording Secretary, Ina Mae Durst.: Corresponding Secretary, Ka� W ire; Treasurer. Marilyn Parr, Stewardship and Finance, Norma Grigg;. Christian Development, Ruth Bond; Leadership Develo Elaine Bechtel; Press and Publicity, Peggy Menzies; Flowers, Cards, In Memoriam, Cleta Holland; Church Flowers, Donna Wood; Membership and Visiting, Aileen Craig; Social, Ann MacLean; a ,g to mica - tions, I4y Wise; Manse Buying, Phyllis Wise; World Outreach, Marg • a a -r; Sun- day School representative, Barb li clss; Church in Society, Catherine McKnight; Ar- chives, rebives, Bess Fingiand; Nominations, Donna Wood; Auditor, Garnet Harland. Marilyn Parr led in an Advent m datatkw about stressing„ sharing, garage, t'aith and joy. A meaningful instTataon and candle lighting service was conducted by Rev. Bechtel, followed by the serving of commu- nion_ A beautiful service of dedication to the work of our hands, minds and hearts for the New Year of 1985_ 4)a? "at Clintonians back campaign CLINTON - Some 900 Clinton and area people supported the Pro -Life campaign last week by signing cards and posting them to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The card campaign is part of a nationwide project being undertaken by Pro -Life sup- porters. One mill on and a half cards, from across Canada, were posted to Ottawa last week'. In the Goderich district, 3,000 were sent, including 900 from the Clinton area. The postcard style petition notices depict a photocrnph of 11 1.9 weelr r' -:'a Supporters were asked to sign their name and address on the back of the card. Thecard reads, "The child in the womb is a human being, who has a right to the pro- tection of the law. I oppos A e choice to kilt." Last week's mail -in project represents the biggest anti -abortion campaign in Canada in 10 years. It was a decade ago that Pro- Life supporters sent more than one million signatures to the Canadian federal govern- ment. A Gloria Reeves of Seaforth was the lucky winner of $100 in groceries in a draw put on by the IODE. The Seaforth woman receives the grocery authorization from Bee Cooke, Regent of the Clinton group. The proceeds go to Huronview for the purchase of a Hoyer lift. Mrs. Pearl McFarlane was thanked for her enthusiastic sale of tickets. (James Friel photo ) ('UOTE' OF THE WEEK "Therefore it is our • duty in this radiant Lentun' to.... -dis- cover.the source of fellowship and agree- ment which will unite Jnankind in the heavenly bond of love." Bah Faith • For. more Information Contact Box 1250 Clinton. nr •" r,�r A. S e ;L1'11111 0' hi11 & Nalco= FUNERAL HOME LTD. 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Fellowship Bible Chapel 162 Maple'Street Clinton Sunday December 30 9 45 Worship & Remembrance 11 a in Sunday School & Family Bible Hour Speaker Steve Rothwell 7 p m Evening Service • 7 30 p m Tues Prayer & Devotion Watch Just Neighbour., on Coble 12 at 1 30 p m Sundov and following Bingo Monday evening United Ontario Street 1 n.ited Church MINISTER ORGANIST Rev. R. Norman Pick Louise McGregor 11 a ro Public Worship 11 a m Church School esley-11 illis United Church MINISTER • REV. JAMES BECHTEL B.A., B.D. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 9 45 o An Service 01 Holmesville 11 00 a m Service at Wesley Willis Church Services Christian Reformed Christian Reformed (.hureli • 243 Princess St. E.. Clinton SUNDAY., DECEMBER 30 Guest Minister 10 a.m. Worship Service 3:00 p.m. Worship Service All Visitors Welcome Watch "Faith 20" at 9:30 a.m. on Global T.V. Baptist 85 Huron St. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV. GILBERT KIDD Sunday, December 30 10 ci.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Tuesday 7 p.m. Young Peoples Wednesday 1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 8 p.m. Fellowship Group EVERYONE WELCOME Anglican Clinton St. Paul's Anglican Church Rev. Gordon Simmons B'A M Div 11:30 a.m. 1st 8 3rd Sundays - Hbly Communion 11:30 a.m. - 2nd & 4th Sundays - Morning Prayer Nursery it Sunday School Available Everyone Welcome