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Clinton News-Record, 1985-12-18, Page 13• Birthday party to be held for Jesus By Mary Chessell VARNA - The birthday party for Jesus will be held in the Varna church at 7:30 p.xr- on December 23. This is an informal celebration enjoyed by members of the Varna -Goshen charge ani their guests. There will also be special/music on Christmas Sunday. Last Sunday ( December 15), those attending church had the pleausre of combined organ and piano music with Shirley Hill and Joyce Dowson. Mary Ellen Webster played a piano solo and the ladies' quartet sang. Bob Stirling, representing the Stewards, lit the Candle of Jov and Rev. Congregation HENSALL - The 22 member senior and junior choir led the ministry of music at the United Church on December 15 with Belva Fuss at the organ. In a Manger by 11, Hill was the anthem by the senior choir. The junior choir sang, Jesus is His Name and Once There Was a Little Town. Donald Stebbins, a member of the worship committee, greeted the congregation and Lorne Cackstetter, Jirr1 Parsons, Paul Alex: ander and Charlie Hay were the ushers for the service. Mr. McDonald spoke un how God conies to the world -and to people. "The Message of Christmas is the Gospel - the Good News," he said, "for it is the news of the God who rn,Yioa 'I'hk k ;tri neva Brown told the story of the innkeeper. People Barbara (Keys) Barden of,Surry B.C. has passed her federal chartered accountant's examination, She had written and passed the provincial exam in May. Barbara is articling with the firm of Thorne and Riddell in New Westminister until next summer. History Book To become of the first to receive a copy of the History of Stanley Township, become a patron to this sesquicentennial venture. You can do so by sending a $25 cheque payable to ilia Tnwrnchin of qt-nley no Inter than January 15. Forward your order to David Turner, RR1 Varna, or J. Floyd McAsh, Varna, NOM 2R0, or leave it at the Township of Stanley Municipal office. To claim your book, present the receipt to one-pf the above. Christmas gift certificates are also available. House Purchase John Coultis has bought the former Minnie Hayter house located on the main road in Varna. The papers were sighed on December 16. celebrates with music for celebration, for our God is the' Living God." The service opened with the singing of Christmas carols and the church was decorated giving a real atmosphere for Christmas worship. The congregation was reminded that December 22 will be Christmas Sunday and that Sunday evening the CGIT would be holding their Annual Vesper Service. Ser- vice will also be held on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p.m. , Caroling The Sunday Church School of the Unitled Church went out caroling around the village nn TIPrPmhPr 15 and then rami hank to the church for their Christmas party. A special visitor, in the person of Santa Claus, made his yearly visit to the students. Appreciation is expressed to the teachers who arranged and conducted this Christmas party for the students. People Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson, Geitie Moir and Rev. Stan McDonald attended the presentation of "The Messiah" at Trinity' United Church in Listowel on December 13. The presentation was made by the Com- munity Singers as well as the Kitchener - Waterloo Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Paul Sloan. Traditional dinner enjoyed by UCW KIPPEN-Members of St. Andrew's United Church Women I UCW 1 enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner, complete with turkey and all the trimmings and Christmas pudding, at their December Ill meeting. Ruby Finlayson, accompanied at the piano by Mary Broadfoot, led in a worship service of traditional Christmas carols in- terspersed with explanations of their origin and history. Leslie Keays, for the topic, led the members in a stud} of a =libel. of nmre recent Christmas hymns and the wording of these which are significant for these times. President .June Comer conducted the business meeting and thanked the members for their encouragement and support during the past two years. United Church News On December 15 in St. Andrew's Church the White Gift service was conducted by the members of the Sunday School with Jason Turner presiding over the service. Under the guidance of organist Barbara Cooper, the choir sang three anthems. The offering was taken up by Brad De Wys and Steven Johnson. Michelle Turner gavp a reading. The Sunday School presented a skit and the candle of Pro- clamation was lit. Michael Jones, Melodie Turner, Crystal Jones and Beverly Lefaive were the four prophets. Bulletin reminder of the Christmas Eve Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Brucefield church. ,.. Personals The sympathy of the community is ex- tended to Don and Yvonne Reynolds on the death of Yvonne's mother Josephine ;Thompson on December 9. , •- II Club receives an early Christmas present HENSALI. - .The Hensall Figure Skating Club received a :61,000 donation from .the Hensall Kinsmen ('lub this past week. The club has been very supportive of the figure skaters over' the years. Other supporters who gave the club dunatiorls'this season are General Coach. Legion Ladies Auxiliary, IOOF Lodge and -the Rebekahs. This is the second year in operation for the figure skating club' with increased membership from last year. They have been busy with different fund raising events this past year to assist the club's. financial status. They hosted a fashion show in September and the cheese •sale -fund raising event just'corn- pleted by the Figure Skating nrernbers was a. big boost. The top two winners were Cass' I3kyn for first prize with total sales of $372.69. second prize went to Leann ('onsitt kvith total sales of $295.21. (James enjoyed Shuffleboard and cards were enjoyed by 18 part;c;ipants on Thursday at Hensall Com- munity Centre. The high scorers were Dorothy Elder, 241; Alf Ross, 225c and Helen Anderson, 217. December 10 was dull and wet but for 47 members of the Hensall and Community Horticultural Society it was a 'wonderful day. Ellison Travel Agency put them in a good bus, gave them a good driver, Gary McFalls, and got them to Iamilton where they saw "The Geritol Follies" Christmas show, UCW News Kay Mock chaired the Christmas meeting of Unit 2 of the Hensel] UCW. Jeanette Turner conducted the devotional. • The special project donation of 25 cents for each Christmas dinner will be held. This year's project money will go to the Christian Blind Mission. Mona Alderdice conducted the business: which included notice of the Executive Meeting on Jan. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Helen Drysdale read anaccount of the Innuit of Baffin Island as reported by John Bennett, a TH WEEK BEFORE CHRI'STMAS ALE! 5 We're clearing out odds and ends -- of tools cind household items. Supplies are limited to the quontities listed. So hurry in and save! QUANTITY '2 ITEM 9 M , lnl 6?0I ROCKWELL TABLE SAWS $425.00 3 !Opel Mao", Stanley CLAW HAMMER Reg. $23.99 4 Bostik No 260 HOT GLUE GUN Reg $26 99 AMEROtK CABINET AIDS 2 Cookbook Rocks Req $27 99 2 Knife Racks•Req $36.99 7 Spar P Racks Req $532 95 Message Centres Req. $31 99 2 PINE TOY BOXES Reg $74 99 16 1H w 26 Rubber FLOOR MATS Reg. $8 99 A Single Poly LAUNDRY TUBS -Reg $29 99 3 pc Stanley CARPENTER SET Reg $22 99 12 16 HSC MEASURING TAPE Reg $6 59 ? Model 6010SAW Morkito 3/8 CORDLESS DRILL Reg 593.00 6 MndPl AP3770 3/8 Makita GREY LINE DRILL reg $99 99 4 Model 9330 04 B & D DUSTBUSTER Reg. 53499 2 Mod,,I 76.233 04 B G 0 ROUTER GUIDE Reg $23.99 4 Super Heavy Duty Roll out APPLIANCE ROLLERS Reg, $17 59 9 48 Double FLOURESCENT FIXTURES Reg $37.99 PRICE $399,00 $16.00 $23.00 $19.00 $29,00 $25.00 $24.00 $48.00 $6,00 $24.00 $16,00 $5.00 $59.00 $65.00 $31.00 $19,00 $12.00 $27.00 LANGFORD LUMBER HOME CENTRES 230 BAYFIELD AD. CLINTON 412-3995 �jrThtrt t';P•'0 uC 11 5 ' dr- • T r: 1J Carleton University student who had lived with the Innuit for several months on a research project. - A large quantity of baby clothing was donated for a bale for Zaire. Mother Theresa's Christmas message of 1983 was read. A social hour over lunch serv- ed•by Jean Wareing and Judy Parker was enjoyed. Seniors meet The Three Links seniors met on December 11 and enjoyed a turkey supper • prior to their meeting. Following supper the President, Aldeen 'Volland, welcomed the 32 members and guests were present and. opened the meeting. • The treasurer gave, her report as did the card convenor. The president then called on the guests Mary Broadfoot and Nelson Howe who entertained with Christmas - music and several toe -tapping numbers, Turn to page 21) • CLINTON NEWS-REGORP, W4IMESD4Y, DE EMBER 13,1985 --Page 13 Effective January 1 rates approved BASIC CABLE TM. First Outlet 00000000 Federal Tax (7%) , 0 Provincial Tax (7%) „,a0000,a�aa$10.45 000000. „ 000000000 73 Total cost per month The basic increase reflects the additional cost to deliver Ch 7, ABC & Ch, 11 CHCH via satellite. The Federal Excise tax increase from 6% to 7% affects all cable TV rates. Effective January 1, 1936 monthly rates In- cluding all taxes are: Basic - $11097, Extra Outlets $2036, Pay TV $13.26, Pay TV Extra '^utlets $4.53. Pre -authorized payment customers please ensure adequate funds are available to avoid any penalty charges. HEY KIDS! DON'T FORGET to enter the C.BOI.Ae CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS DRAW!!!! to be made on Saturday, December 21st at 3:30 p.m. Town Hall. Entry forms available at * EVERYTHING GOOD and *DIXIE LEE CLINTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA F.'ERS APPLY W FOR OFFIRR GRANTS High interest rates on long-term debt can be a serious financial burden to the family farmer. The Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction program (OFFIRR) provides farmers with some relief from high interest rates. Under the program, grants are available which can effectively reduce interest rates to 8% for up to $200,000 of long-term debt. These grants -of up to $14,000 -are intended to benefit all eligible farmers with long-term debt. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 15, 1986 To find out more, contact your local Ministry office, or call (416) 965-7661. Applications for the OFFIRR program are available at local Ministry offices. Mnistry of Agriculture and Food Ontario Minister, Hon Jack Riddell Premier, Hon David Peterson