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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-11, Page 7CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1985—Page 7 Duff's United Church Women hold Christmas meeting By Mrs. Betty McCall WALTON-Twenty ladies attended the Christmas meeting of the United Church Women of Duff's United Church last Wednesday evening. The basement was decorated for the Christmas theme with tables set with green and red for the potluck supper that preceed- ed the general meeting. Bonnie Lamble said grace. Edith Wey made a cake for Annie Reid, a candle was lit and Happy Birthday was sung to Annie to celebrate her birthday of December 2. Walton 2 unit was in charge of devotion. Marilyn McDonald opened with a Christmas message. Christmas hymns were sung with Matie McGavin as the pianist. Karen Hoegy and Pearl McCallum read scriptures, followed with prayer. Several numbers of special Christmas music was supplied by Glorja Wilbee. Margery Ritchie read a poem and Helen Craig assisted Marilyn McDonald in a eading. Helen Williamson and Margaret 111111rCraig also took part. The Lamble girls Liz, Barb and Sarah, sang, accompanied by their mother, Bonnie at the piano. The offering was received and dedicated. A classic Christmas story was presented by Marilyn McDonald. Viola Kirkby led in a short inspiration ser- vice for the outgoing officers and incoming officers, each lighting a candle. Helen Craig presided for the business, opening with .a reading. Minutes of an ex- ecutive meeting in November was read by Marilyn McDonald. Leona McDonald gave the treasurer's report. A new cleaping list is to be made up by the new unit leaders. Heather McGavin and Donna Godkin will attend Loe Alpha in Toronto. Many upcoming dates were announced. The Candlelight service is to be held Christmas Eve. The general meeting for the New Year is to be the following week, January 7 at 1:30 p.m. January 27 is the Presbyterial meeting in Exeter. Marion Godkin reported on the budget meeting, the figures suggested for the 1986 U.C.W. Edith Wey read a letter from Seeds for Zaire. Helen Craig thanked all for their support and help through the very busy year. She then called on Marion Godkin who express- ed her thanks to Helen for her leadership for the past two years. The new President clos- ed the meeting with prayer. U.C.W. Officers elected for 1986 are: Past President, Helen Craig; President, Marion Godkin; first vice president, Olene Dennis; second vice president, Dorothy Sholdice; corresponding and recording secretary, Marilyn McDonald; assistant, Marjory Humphries; treasurer, Leona McDonald. Unit leaders, Walton 1, Marie Coutts; Walton II, Karen Hoegy. Nominations, Helen Craig, Margery Ritchie, Maxime Marks, Margaret Craig, Vera McDonald, Phyllis Mitchell, Marilyn McDonald; Com- munications co-ordinator, Edith Wey and Marjorie Fraser; Stewardship and finance, Olene Dennis, Doreen Hackwell, Leona McDonald. Leadership and development Marie McGavin 2 uhit leaders. Church in Society, Maxine Marks, Marie Coutts and Audrey Hackwell; Christian Development and World Outreach Melva Fraser, Dianne McCallum, Betty McCall and Mary Hum- phries. Archives, Edith Wey and Marilyn McDonald, recording secretary. In Church Services Officers elected for in -Church Services were: Social Functions, Karen Hoegy, Alice Searle; Music, Marie McGavin, Edith Wey and Marjory Humphries; Auditors, Doreen Hackwell and Dorothy Sholdice; U.C.W. Manse Committee, Leona McDonald, Marie McGavin, Doreen Hackwell, and Pearl Mc- Callum; U.C.W. Representative to Official Board, Marion Godkin; Communion preparations, Viola Traviss and Mary Hum- phries. Celebrates Communion The Rev. Cheryl -Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa, of Egmondville United Church took the se- cond Sunday in Advent service at Duff's United Church while Bonnie Lamble was in the pulpit at Egmondville. Greeters were Graeme and Helen Craig and ushers were Keith Wilbee, John Huether and Barry Hoegy. Alva Wilbee was organist. Serving the bread and wine for the Com- munion were Bruce Clark, Edith Wey, Margaret Craig, Ray Huether, Emmerson Mitchell, Graeme Craig, Barry Hoegy and Roy Williamson. The second candle for Advent was lit by Marion Godkin. She and her daughter Don- na said the prayer. Christmas Concert Master of Ceremonies Bonnie Lamble welcomed the large crowd of children, parents, grandparents and friends to the an- nual Sunday School Christmas Concert held in the basement of Duff's United Church. Bonnie announced the following program put on by the Sunday School children: nursery recitations by Chad McCallum; Janice McCallum, Marlene Johnson, Jillian Houston, Sarah McLellan, and Amanda Gamble, closing with a Christmas wish. Teachers: Madeline Marks, assistant: Max- ine Houston. Piano solos were played by Michael • Craig, "Away in a Manger", and Tonia McClure, "The First Noel." The nursery and primary classes put on a skit entitled "A Very Special Night." Parts were as follows: head angel, Lisa Gingerich; angels, Marlene Johnson, Janice McCallum, Kerrie McClure, Lee Ann McDonald, and Sarah McLellan; Joseph, New grandson for Snell family By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell on the birth of their grandson on December 3. Matthew John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken McDougall of Clinton, a brother for Kendra Ann. Garry Koyle moved into the former Laura Saundercock residence on December 4. Edythe •Beacom returned home after spending two weeks in Homestead, Florida on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Millson, Patricia, Sarah and John of Woodstock' visited with Dora Shobbrook. On Saturday night, they attended the wedding of Judith Ann Osmond and Jack Miller at the Nile United Church and the reception at Saltford Valley Hall. Fred and Laurie Tranter; Jennifer and Craig of Woodstock visited on Saturday wih her parent Mr. and Mrs. Vic Stackhouse. ' Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Saundercock visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peck, Kelly and Christopher of London. Spending the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick were Jeff and' Karin Shaddick, Danny, Stephen and Crystal of Kitchener. . At the end of November, Norman Alexander attended a meeting in Toronto with the theme Agriculture Land Drainage in Ontario, Improving the System. The meeting was arranged by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, with a view to improving the management of soil and water in Ontario. The first day, all the drainage superintendents in Ontario were asked to attend. During the next two days, 12 Ontario organizations concerned with water and land management had a chance to include input. The real challeng l to improve the system, however, lies in the area of erosion control. Church News Greeting the congregation on Sunday were Rev. •Snihur and Marlene Armstrong. Ushers for the service were John Hoggart, Ken Armstrong and Elgin and Dennis Penfound. ' 'Rev: Snihur led the call to worship and announced after church next Sunday the annual potluck dinner will be held. Following the dinner, games will be played and a special' visitor will call on the children. In the evening, a community service will be held at the Blyth Memorial Hall. Carol Author talks to Horticultural Society CLINTON - Members of the Horticultural Society and guests enjoyed their annual turkey dinner at the St. Paul's Anglican Church on November 27. The speaker for the evening was Ken Reeves of radio and CBC television talk shows. He was introduced by Barbara Hicks. Mr. Reeves told of interesting anecdotes throughout his developing life as a gardener and greenhouse operator. Two books he has written. Food Plants - Answers That Work and Indoor Gardening, were available for purchase and contain answers to everything one wants to know about. growing plants. Catherine McKnight conveyed the group's appreciation to Mr. Reeves for his inspiring address. Greta, Nediger was in charge of draws for door prizes and the winners were especially happy with their amoryllis bulbs and baskets of apples. e o e ry BLYTH, ONTARIO. FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE The Pottery will be open every day from Tuesday December 17th until Tuesday, December 24th from 10:30 - 6 p.m. (Sunday 1 a.m. - 6 p.m.) We will be re -opening in the spring of 1986, but the studio/workshop will be open by appointment during the winter months Tel: (519) 523-9733. We would like to take this op- portunity to wish all our customers joy at Christmas time and good health and hap- piness for the coming year. Valerie and Lewis Pitman singing will, commence at 7:20 p.m and the service led by Rev. Snihur will begin at 7:30 p.m. The second advent candle was lit by Ed, Mary and Tracy Salverda. The children collected the ornaments for the tree and the choir decorated the trees. The junior Sunday School teacher was Edith Taylor. A carol sing was held of favorite carols. The sermon was'WeShall be called Emanuel. Shuffleboard There were 13 present for the weekly shuffleboard games held on December 4. The winners were, Helen Lee, Vietta Hoggart and Audrey Thompson. Next week's games will be held on December. These will be last games for the year. Chad McCallum; Mary, Stacy Linton; Three Wise Men, Neil Saur, Tara McLellan, Trish Clark; Shepherds, Randy Linton, Sarah Lamble, Craig Gillis; donkey, Shan- non Davies; and cow, Amanda Gamble. The children sang the first verses of "Silent Night" and "Away in a Manger" with the audience joining in. Teachers: Gloria Love; assistant Nita McClure. Piano solos were played by Susan Carter,"Christmas Chopsticks"; and "San- ta Claus is Coming to Town". The Junior Class I presented "The Safety First Christmas". Parts were as follows: Sir Safety, Andrea Gingerich; Roller Skate Elf, Lori McClure; Ice Skate Elf, Shannon, Craig; Sled Elf, Sharon Godkin; Wagon Elg,. Barbara Lamble; Heather Eckel; Stove Elv, Chris Saur; Toy Elf, Cindy McCallum, and Pick up Elf, Chris Davies. Teacher is Dianne McCallum. A trio of Trish Clark, Lisa Gingerich and Tara McLellan sang Jingle Bells. Piano solo, "The Silver Skates", was played by Sarah Lamble. Junior class II put on a skit entitled "'Out- witting a Will". PLaying parts were Samuel Clark, Greg Fritz; Mrs. Clark, Susan Carter; Bert, Chris Eckel; Chub, Danny Taylor; Slim, Greg Clark; Smith, Randy McClure; and Mrs. White, Elizabeth Lam- ble. Piano Solo, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," was played by Lee Ann McDonald. Piano solo, "Good KingWenceslas" was played by Stacey Linton. iano solo, "Joy to the World" and "Away in a Manager" were played by Andrea Gingerich. The senior class put on a play entitled "The Carolers". Mr. Winters was played by Manny Taylor, Mrs. Winters by Nancy Godkin, First Caroler by Steve Fritz, second caroler by Brian Love, third caroler by Tonia McClure, fourth caroler by Ron Stevenson. Teacher is Marie McGavin. A trio of Elizabeth, Barbara and Sarah Lamble sang"Every Star Shall Sing a Carol". pianp solo, "Silent Night", was played by Shannon Craig. The Senior class put on a comical skit en- titled, "Preparing for the Day;'. Piano solos, "The Holly and the Ivy" and "Up on the House Top", were played by Sharon Godkin. Piano solo, "Waltz of the Christmas Toys" was played by Barbara Lamble. Bonnie Lamble expressed her thanks to the teachrs for their work in preparing for the concert. As Glenda Carter played "Jingle Bells", Santa arived. 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