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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-18, Page 15• Birthday arty to beheld for Jesus By Mary Chessell VARNA - The birthday party for Jesus will be held in the Varna church at 7:30 p.m. on December 23. This is an informal celebration enjoyed by members of the Varna -Goshen charge and 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 Jou 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. Hit 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 conunittee, greeted the congregation and Lorne Cackstetter, Jun ['arsons, Paul Alex- ander and Charlie Hay were the ushers for the service. Mr. McDonald spoke on how God comes to the world and to people. "The Message of ('hristnras is the Gospel - the Good News," he said, "for it is the news of the (god who comes 'This is an nrrasion Traditional d KIPPEN-Members of St. -Andrew's United Church Women i U('W t enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner. complete with turkey and alllthe trinu nines and Christmas pudding, at their December 10 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, ltd the members in a stud} of a nwnber of more recent Christmas hymns and the wording of these which are signifif.'ant for these times. President June •'('inner conducted the 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 ttir, 1 nun,al,in of c4-,'1ey no litter 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 of the -above. Christmas gift certificates are also available. House Purchase John Coultas has bought the former Minnie Hayter house located on the main road in Varna. The papers were signed 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.ni. Caroling The Sunday Church School of the United Church went out caroling around the village nn 1lPr'Pmher 15 and then ('acne hark 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, Gertie 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. tnner enjoyed by UCW 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 Jasbn Turner presiding over the service. Under the guidance of organist Barbara Copper, the choir sang three anthems: The offering was taken up by Brad De Wys and Steven Johnson. Michelle Turner gave a rending. The Sunday School presented *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. �- Club receives an early Christmas present HENSAI,I, -The Hensall 1''igt •e Skating Club received a $1,000 donation from the Hensall Kinsmen Club this past Week.' The club has been very supportive of the figure skaters over, the years. Other supporters who gave the club donations 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 Septi'ruber and the cheese sale fund raising event just com- pleted by the Figure Skating members was a big boost. • The top two Winnersveri. ('assi l3kyn for first prize with total sales of $372.09, second prize went to Leann ('onsitt ith total sales !if $295.21. • (;aim's enjoyed Shuffleboard and card, were enjoyed by 18 participants 011Thursday at Hensall C'o'nl- 1 munity Centre. The high scorers ,were Dorothy Elder, 241;. Alf Ross, 225; and Helen Anderson, 217. December 10 was dull and wet but for 47 'numbers of the Hensall arid 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 Hamilton where they saw "The, Geritol Follies" Christmas show. UCW News Kay Mock chaired the Christmas meeting - of Unit 2 of the Hensall 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 an account of the Innuit of Baffin Island as reported by John Bennett, a TH :WEEK EFORE CHRISTMAS S LE! We're clearing out odds and ends -- of tools and household items. Supplies are limited to the quantities listed. So hurry in and save! QUANTITY ITEM 9 MadeI 6201 ROCKWELL TABLE SAWS $425.00 3 Steel Master Stanley CLAW HAMMER Reg $23.99 4 Bostik No 260 HOT GLUE GUN Reg $26 99 9 AMEROCK CABINET AIDS 2 Cookbook Racks Reg. 527 99 2 Knife Rocks Reg. 536.99. 2 Spire Rocks Reg 5532.95 3 Message Centres Reg. 531 99 2 PINE TOY.BOXES Reg 574 99 16 18 x 26 Rubber FLOOR MATS Reg 58.99 Single Poly LAUNDRY TUBS Reg 529.99 3 pc Stanley CARPENTER SET Reg. 522.99 12 16 HSC MEASURING TAPE Reg. $6 59 2 Model 6010SAW Markita 3/8 CORDLESS DRILL Reg..593 00 6 Model AP3720 3/8 Makita GREY LINE DRILL reg. 599.99 4 Model 9330 04 B & D DUSTBUSTER Reg. 534.99 2 Model 76.233.04 B d D ROUTER GUIDE Reg. 523.99 4 Super Heavy Duty Roll out APPLIANCE ROLLERS Reg 517.59 9 48 Double FLOURESCENT FIXTURES Reg. 537.99 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 tlA'YFIELD ROAD. CLINTON 412'3995 +ituktCTs'* C'JuArtrt154fRaiCF COMPM!'Jt PRrC,tricy 1 i -0 At t 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 ge 20 CLINTON NEWS-REVORD, WBONF4PAY, DECEMBER 18,1935 --Page 13 Effective January 1 rates approved BASIC CABLE T.V. First Outlet 00000000 Federal Tax (7%) Provincial Tix (7%) 4- 411.10, 4 1986 the new cable by the CRTC are: ..000.0000 000090.45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 000.73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00000000.79 91.97 Total cost per month The basic Increase reflects the additional cost to deliver Ch 7, ABC & Ch. 11 alai via satellite. The Federal Excise tax Increase from 6% to 7% affects all cable TV rates. Effective January 1, 1986 monthly rapes In- cluding all taxes area Basic - $11.97, Extra Outlets $2.86, Pay TV $18.26, Pay TV Extra Outlets $4.58. customers Pre -authorized payment adequate funds are available to avoid any penalty charges. please ensure HEY KIDS! DON'T FORGET to enter the COB®I®AO 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 SPONSORED WY CBIA\. CLINTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 1.13.936.0112.1.16297 FARMERS APPLY NOW FOR OFFIRR GRANTS High interest rates on long-tgrm 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 FORAPPLICATIONS: 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. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ontario Minister, Hon Jack Riddell Premier, Hon David Peterson