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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-11, Page 21Coultes returns home from Mexico by Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse Muriel Couites has returned home from a two-week coarse in Liberation Theology held at the Curnevaca Centre for Intercultural Dialogue on Development in Curnevaca, Mexico. The course involved visiting the extremely poor villages, dialogues with women in those villages, talks from those who are working with and for the poor in Base Eclesial communities, as well as lectures on the political oppression of Latin American communities.. Fifteen women from across Canada took part in this training course. It was arranged through the Division of Mission of the United Church of Canada and the United Church Women. Christmas Party A large crowd attended the annual Christmas pot luck supper of the Calvin - Brick United Church congregation. It was held at the Women's Institute Hall in Belgrave on Friday, December 6. 0 allowing the meal, a Christmas program presented by the Sunday School. racey Robinson gave a welcome recitation, followed by a number by the kindergarten class entitled, "The Magic of Christmas." Participants were Tracy Robinson, Donna Jean Pattison, David and Michael McBurney and Robbie McGee. Debbie and Dianne Ross delighted the audience with Highland dancing. A skit entitled, "Visiting the Sick," was presented by Brenda Halman, Maryon Dow, Jeff Olson and Brad Shiell. "Christmas Then and Now" was presented by the combined efforts of the primary and junior classes depicting how the Christmas story would be told in present times and past times. Participants were Sherry and Trisha Taylor, Brent, Brad and Mark Robinson,' Debbie and Dianne Ross, Brandon and Aaron Coulter, Dawn Dow, Simone Bleeker, Tabitha Pattison, Ben Heiman and Mark Olson. ' Carol singing, led by the Reverend John G. Roberts and accompanied by Mrs. George McGee was interspersed throughout the program. Donald Dow, Sunday School Superintendent, thanked the teachers and rticipants for their efforts and every child I0F1s presented with a Christmas treat. Fu ds Collected • Over $200 was collected for the Diabetic Association in the village. of .Belgrave. g Mrs. John McCracken and Dorothy Logan would like to thank all those who helped with the canvassing. Other helpers were : Mrs. Les Shaw, Harold Keating, Wilfred Walker, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. Evel Reich, Tom Wharton and Mrs. George Johnston. People Clare Van Camp is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Laura Johnston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton. UCW meets The general meeting of the United Church Women was held November 28. Mrs. Murray Vincent opened the meeting with a Christmas worship service, assisted by Mrs. Bob Gordon. The offering was received by Mrs. Les Shaw and Annie Cook and dedicated by Mrs. Murray Vincent. • Bob Gordongave,a reading. The President, Mrs. John Roberts, welcomed Alison Coultes and Mrs. Paul Cook who sang a duet accompanied on the piano by Mrs. George Johnston. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the treasurer's report given. Correspondence was read from 'Town and Country Homemakers, Alma College and the Resource Centre. It was decided to buy Bibles for the Sunday School and a poinsettia for the church sanctuary. Donations were made to Town and CountryHomemakers, Children's Aid, Alma ollege, Youth Group and World Development and Relief Fund. Reports were read by various committee convenors and the nominating committee reported the new officers for 1986. The next meeting will be held January 30 at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck supper, music by Mrs. Les Shaw, worship service by Laura Johnston and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and the program on "Medical Electives" with Dr. Kim of. London. Mrs. John Roberts, president, thanked everyone for their support during her term of office. Mrs. Jack Taylor' introduced the program, a play called "Gifts Money Can't Buy," presented by Mrs. Jack Taylor, Mrs. Les Shaw, Mrs. Ross Anderson, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Dorothy Logan and Laura Johnston. Mrs. Roberts closed the meeting with everyone repeating the Mizpah Benediction. UCW officers for 1986 are: past president, Kay Roberts; president, Edith Vincent; first vice-president, Wilma Higgins; treasurer, Donna Shaw; assistant treasurer and stewardship and finance leader, Mary Taylor; secretary and communications, Laura Johnston; assistant secretary, Mary Hunter; church in society, Mabel Wheeler and Janet Mathers; World Outreach, Muriel Coultes; Christian Development. Wilma Higgins, Mrs. Clarence Yuill, Marie McIntosh; in church services, Margaret Taylor, Thelma Pletch and Freda Johnston. Social committee, Mary Hunter, Ruth Gordon and Jane Grasby and Linda Campbell; leader development, Doris Michie; auditors, Bernice Higgins and Donelda Cottrill; nominating committee, Linda Campbell, Doris Michie, Kay Roberts and Helen Martin; pianist, Freda Johnstpn and archives, Olive Bolt. Euchre played Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre game which was held in the Women's Institute Hall last Wednesday. Winners were: high lady, Pearl Shiell; novelty lady, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; low lady, Verena Bone; high man, Leslie Vincent; novelty man, Lewis Stonehouse and low man, Mel Jacklin. There will be euchre again tonight at 8 p.m. Get Together The Vincent families held a pre -Christmas get-together in the Women's Institute Hall Saturday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taff ° of London; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mitchell and Scott of Hanover; Mr. and Mrs: Ralph Logan, Kevin and Trevor of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan, Michael, Shawn and Becky of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Vincent, Dean, Jayne and Vaughan; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vincent and Cole all of East Wawanosh Township and the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Les Vincent and Dorothy Logan all of Belgrave and Olive McKay of Wingham. Money. Collected $841.05 which is an increase of $137.70 over last year was collected for the Belgrave Branch of the Bible Society. The officers of this Branch wish to thank all who helped collect and those who donated during this canvass. tan -Lee Seniors hQld Christmas party Complex was located and cut by Cliff Henderson and Aldie Mustard. It was put up and decorated by Cliff, ' Bill and Mary Chessell, Ruby; Triebner. Bill and Eleanor McAsh and Norene Hayter. Error There was an error in last week's report of the Sunday School concert. Bill and Carol Stephenson's children were in the Jingle Bells group. Paul and Elaine Stephenson and their girls attended the confirmation of the children of Sharon and Bill McClure in Winthrop United Church that day. U.C.W. Potluck About 30 U.C.W. members and their guests had a delicious potluck supper at Varna church on Thursday evening. Follow-• ing the supper, Joyce Dowson, with Shirley Hill at the piano, led the singing of carols. By Mary Chessell VARNA.- The Stan -Lee Seniors Club held their annual Christmas party last Tuesday evening, with about 50 people in. attendance. A.delicious smorgasbord was enjoyed, con- sisting of ° turkey roasted by Louise Iven- chenko, Norene Hayter and Anna Keys and a potluck variety of everything else. Bill Reid won the .lucky chair prize and Bruce Keys .had the lucky plate. Percy Brown won for the birthday closest to Christmas and Mary Brown was winner of the ten -cent draw. • Bill and Eleanor McAsh showed beautiful pictures of their .trip to Europe and Great Britain. 'The'rest of the evening was spent playing shuffleboard or euchre. Winners of card prizes w re Bernice Reid and Elmer Hayter for high scores, and Dorothy Ostrom and Mary Reicl, low score. The big, beautiful Christmas tree at the How they scored at cards CLINTON - Winners at the International Order of Oddfellows euchre on December 5 were: ladies' high, Reva Wilson; ladies' low, Olive Ball; men's high, Abe Taylor; HOLLANDS GEBAK DELICIOUS BLACK FOREST CAKE...'10.95 E.D. VAN LOO 163 FULTON ST., Corner of Dunlop, Clinton PHONE 482-7710 41111/ GAMES DAY FOR KIDS ACES 8 - 14 Wide variety to test your skills for only 53. for the day. Also Includes a film at 4 p.m. At the CLINTON & DISTRICT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GYM FRIDAY, DEC. 27 1 p m. - 5 p.m. Par•Mf alio w.Icom• men's low, Warren Whitmore; lone hands, William Caldwell. Marie Gibbings won the first draw prize with George Wright taking the second prize. . A thought-provoking and dramatic wor- ship service was presented by Rev. Wilena Brown, Dorothy Ostrom and Margaret Hayter. Therewas meditation on how we prepare for Christmas and readings on "Joy", "The Gift of Love", and receiving gifts graciously, alternating with scripture readings and carols. Miss Brown prepared and told the Christmas story as Mary, the mother of Jesus, might have told it. Joyce Dowson, Helen Taylor, Mona Stephenson and Deb Rathwell sang the beautiful "0 Holy Night". Eleanor McAsh and Ruth Johnston received the offering. Guests were present from Clinton, Goderich and Bayfield. The U.C.W. was pleased to have Mary Barker of King City with them for the occasion. She and her hus- band Don spent a few days in Clinton with her father, Fred McClymont. Grey Cup winners CLINTON - The Lions Club annual Grey Cup • draw was once again a success. Approximately $2,250 was raised and will be used in the club's community activities. The winners were: Ralph Feltz, Clinton, $1,000; Bob Caldwell, Brucefield, $300; Doris Pagon, Seaforth, $200; Gary Gravett, Wingham, $100. CLINNTON.NEWS-R.ECOR.D. WL,DINE.SDAY, DECEMBER 11,19855—Page 21 SESQUICENTENNIAL QUILT Ci'.''AIPETITION Open to Stanley residents or former residents. 113 t'B If o' I lli hit l''$' ti Entryforms to be returned by December 31, 1985 For information call SAINDRAL TURNER 352.5350. RUTH OINOERICH 236-4601 ELEANOR HENDRICK 362.5389 KATE KEYS 262-5362 "Meet and Mix in '86" Hay Township Recreation Committee Mystery Bingo Thursday, Dec. 12 Zurich Community Centre Jackpot • $500 Bonanza Game 50 calls 4 flash games • 1 early bird • 10 regular games • 1 .mystery prize Over $2000 in cash prizes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:45 sharp must go ALL PROCEEDS FOR "NEW" BALL DIAMOND Bring your dabbers. Pio one under 16 allowed to play QUEEN'S SEAFORTH THE BEST LIVE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT xi.Y:: ii .:'i:.. PiiiTiFJ iPllil deo II :il%;ii 7ff tog t• : ;i. Y,i •��- .... GODERICH • 5243-7811 THE SQUARE • 0 • • f1 0 i1 11 ENDS THURS. DEC. 12/85 SHOWS NIGHTLY at 7:30 �Aomr AccorvA�iurwr .:.` ..ii:-•"la)iaAt ire ..irYt:i cr.Y:',-:,:,:iii. Mork Kendall just found out that his one -9 night stond hos been around for centuries• • 0 • • • • • • • e • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Appearing Thurs. to Sat. RICK SPYDER We are endorsing and participating in the DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM Happy Holidays • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • ONCE r N A SAMUEL GOLDWYN COMPANY RELFA0 SEEING IS BELIEVING The legend comes to life DUDLEY MOORE JOHN LITHGOW to all of you from all of us at the QUEEN'S • • 0 ®_ STARTS FRIDAY SYLVESTER STALLONE * HOLIDAYS • • OR•TH ROCKY 111 • MGM U Pti 0600••••••••••• •,•••w®••••••• The Movie STARTS FRI. DEC. 13 FRI.-SAT. 7 & 9 SUN.-THURS. 7:30 SPECIAL Extr•_Showing Sat. & Sun. D.c. 14 & 15 2:00~p.m. 14, AMILY Tuesday is still $2.00 Carolyn Waldo 1985 Honorary Christmas Seal Chairman "First, take a deep breath. Now, pretend you can't." As a 1984 Canadian Olympic Silver Medalist in synchronized. swimming, Carolyn Waldo knows the importance of good, healthy lungs. So do the- millions of Canadian children and adults who suffer from lung disease. Please use Christmas seals, and give generously to support research into the causes and cure of asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis and related lung diseases. Your donation to The Lung Association Christmas Seal Campaign can help everyone breathe easier. Before you send it, seal it .. . with a Christmas Seal! THR1 LUNG ASSOCIATION PA0 NOL c ,0e c0 SAPPY 40th December 15, 1985 "FLUFF" From the Gang 1 Invites you to come to the Best Party Around! Plan now to attend our Gala NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER DANCE Featuring a very special JULIE LYNN SHOW Julie Lynn will entertain you throughout the evening with a - special New Year's Eve com- bination of LIVE & RECORDED MUSIC. An excellent Dinner Dance program. WE HAVE A SPECIAL MENU PLANNED...JUST FOR THIS EVENT APPETIZERS French Onion Soup, Caesar Salad ENTREES, 1 Prime Rib of Beef Au J us. Yorkshire Pudding $15.95 2. Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken Breast stuffed with Ham & Swiss Cheese 514.75 3. Pork Tenderloin. Buttered Noodles 513.75 4. 1/2 Roast Duck, with Wiid Rice 514.75 5. Surf & Turf Served with Lemon and Drawn Butter '22.75 •All Entrees include one Appetizer, Fresh Vegetable and Baked, Parisienne or Fresh Mashed Potatoes, Coffee or Tea. •Prices subject•to 7% Tax. DINNER SERVED 6:30 - 10:30 DANCING 9.1 A.M: For those not wishing to stay for the New Year's Eve Dance, special seating will be made available so you too may enjoy our Special New Year's Dinner Menu. Join us for a great feast. No Reservations required. NO ADMISSION CHARGE "RESERVATIONS A MUST" Don't be disappointed, reserve today for this special Dinner/Dance. THE CANDLELIGHT RESTAURANT & TAVERN Bayfield Rd., Goderich 524-7711 Perfect for busy Christmas shoppers! Leave the cooking to Dixie Lee •9 Pieces Golden Chicken •Fatality French Fries •2 Medium Salads of your choice FRIDAY -SATURDAY -SUNDAY DEC. 13-14-15 Dixie Lee Chicken & Seafood 33 Victoria St., CLINTON 482-7337