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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-02-26, Page 7• Kerrie Shepherd of Clinton shows her skating abilities to an appreciative Blyth audience at the arena on February 21 for the Blyth Figure Skating Club's Achievement Night. All the figure skating groups performed and provided an enjoyable evening of entertain- ment. Alan Rivett photo) Auburn Family night held The Knox U.C.W. family night was held on Feb. 21 with a good attendance. Grace was said by Gary Shuttleworth and a pot luck dinner was enjoyed! The Junior Choir opened ,.the program with two songs, 'I Love Jesus" and "I want to pass it on". A recitation by Tammy Mid- dlekamp followed, and then little brother Josh echoed it. Bernice Gross and Margo Middlekamp conducted a number of games and winners were Ruud Koopmans; Val McPhee, Nicole Middlekamp, Barry Millian, Leanne Vin- cent, Mrs. Dalton, Ernie Durnin, Sherry Kryzanowski, Roger Cunningham, Susan Dobie, Yanny Koopman and Melissa Hanna. Tammy Shuttleworth gave a speech on "Drinking and Driving." Shelley Dobie favoured with a piano solo and Sherry Kryzanowski treated us to a piano accordion number. Nicole Middlekamp „,played a "Sonat " 'on 'ON n piano 'OF, pp;', epjoyj epi Nancy 'ark with assistance from the "Hap- py Gang" led a sing -song. The Farmers Woe by Anita Gross was a thought provoking speech. The Highland Lilt was danced by Susan Dobie: Ernie Dur- nin with his harmonica and Marjorie McDougall at the piano favoured with several numbers. Karen Webster introduced Maria Dalton of Kingsbridge who told us about her trip to Haiti and showed pictures. She had been to a Mother Teresa orphanage where there was one doctor for 50 babies. She was also at "The Home for the Dying". She told us about a Canadian Missionary with a home for 100 boys from eight to 25 years and show- ed pictures of the work accomplished there. She made us realize the poverty that there is ' in Haiti and is planning on a trip back to Haiti in July. Robert Slater, has taken over the duties of the Caretaker of Auburn Community Hall. • - St. Mark's Anglican Church On Mar. 2, Vic Stackhouse the lay reader for St. Mark's Anglican Church will have the service in Auburn at 8:30 a.m., Blyth Trini- ty, at 9:45 and Brussels at 11:30 a.m. On Mar. 2, the guest minister for Holy Communion will be Rev. Bren De Vries at Blyth Trinity at 9:45 and Brussels Anglican Church, 11:30 a.m. He was. a former minister at all three Anglican churches. Women's Institute The monthly meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held Tuesday,. Feb, 18 at•CommunityHall. President Mrs. Len. Archambault with Marjorie McDougall as pianist welcomed everyone and read a poem "One Hour A Day:" Mrs. Tom Haggitt was in charge of the Tweedsmuir History Book. The minutes and financial statement. were read by the secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck. Contests were given by Mrs. Oliver Anderson and the winners were Jear. Plaetzer and Marian Haggitt. Mrs. Haggitt had another contest and the winner was Mrs. Len Archambault. There were two more contests and the winners were Mar- jorie McDougall and Mrs. Jean Plaetzer. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNI SDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1986,—Page 7 Londesboro church dedicates new organ By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - Sharon Benson from London was the guest organist at the United Church on February 23 to officially dedicate the new electric organ to the church. She played a selection of gospel hymns to the delight of the congregation. During the organ dedication, Rev. Snihur gave a scripture reading called The Song of Moses and the sermon was called Music in our Hearts. Greeting the congregation on Sunday were Rev. Snihur and Trudy Pollard. The ushers were Cliff Saundercock, Bob Trick, Carl Nesbitt and Len Archambault. The decoration of the cross was carried out by Ken and Laura Scott and family. The candles were lit by Christie Scott and a plaque, King of the Jews, was placed on the cross under the crown of thorns. Christopher Van Loo was presented with a bible on graduating from the junior congregation. In Memorium was in honor of the memory of Jim Neilans, Ruth Shaddick, Leonard and Jean Caldwell, Kenneth Jackson, Gladys Armstrong, Bill Gordon, Debra Newby, Gary Wilts amd William and. Jenny Lyon. The UCW also performed an `individual memorial. For children's time, the youngsters sang and a story was react about a puppet who was sad with a frown which when turned upside-down made a smile. Junior teachers were Lori Bromley and Kerri Szusz. • To end the service, the anthem was sang by the congregation with Lisa Duizer providing the accompaniment and Marsha Szusz directing the choir. UCW Meeting A dessert of cake and ice-cream provided .by Betty Hulley, Margaret Good and Pearl Mason was enjoyed by the UCW members prior to the meeting in the church on February 17. The program was convened by Helen Lee and Mary Longman. A hymn was sung with Gail Lear accompanying at the piano. The scripture was read by Mary Longman which was followed by a prayer meditation given by Helen Lee. The program closed with a poem. The business was conducted by President Whyte who welcomed the 15 members present at the meeting. Secretary Betty Hulley read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report. The correspondence consisted of thank you notes from Allen and Ruth Shaddick, Hattie Wood, David Whyte, Elsie Shaddick, Beryl Reid for her father George Carter and Harold and Annie Cunningham. An invitation was received to attend a meeting in Walton on April 20. Requests for donations were received , from Ronald McDonald House and the Huron Day Centre. A letter was also received from a Hensall church inviting the UCW to the church's 100th anniversary celebrations beginning on March 18. A list of other activities coming up at the church this year was also included. Brenda Radford gave an interesting report of the Huron -Perth UCW Presbyterial held in Exeter on January 27. A total of 208 UCW members from the area attended the meeting. Plans were discussed at the presbyterial for next year's 25th anniversary of the UCW. The London Conference of the UCW will hold its meeting this year in Stratford on April 13-15. Joan Whyte thanked Mrs. Radford for her report. There was some discussion on the business for the next meeting. The next meeting will consist of a program for the World Day of Prayer on March 7 in the church. Helen Lee introduced the guest speakers from Hullett Central Public School. Kathy Kennedy spoke on alcoholics, Murray Whyte Blyth Beginners are ready for game. .. • from page 8 Shannon. The 11th annual garage sale is scheduled for May 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be a lunch booth available. One major change this year is that there will be no auction and you will have noted the time change. Other changes will be discuss- ed at the next meeting. Everyone is hoping to get a few new members on the committee., Remember to set aside anything that can be used in the garage sale. Also, there has been enough in- terest shown to collect rags again this year. °Anyone having cloth articles suitable for rags, please leave them at Lorna's Bulk Food Store or the Blyth United Church Nar- thex. Euchre On February 24 at the weekly euchre par- ty, there were 12 tables out for cards. The high lady for the evening was Bernice Mc- Clinchey, while high man was Harvey Phillips. Mable McAdam was the low lady for the night and playing as a man, Marg McCullough took the prize for the low man. Don!t invest 111 an RRSP before... ...knciwing the advantages of Retirement Annuities from The Co-operators. 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Everyone is welcome to at- tend. Quoteof the Week: Get well cards have become so humorous that .if you don't get sick, you're missing half of the fun! gave a e Cockroach accalledeeeh h and Radford spoke on a summer camp cabin. They were thanked by Audrey Thompson. -The meeting closed with a hymn and a prayer led by Mary Longman. Cheerio Club The Cheerio club meeting was held at the home of Beth Knox. She welcomed the members and gave a reading. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were read by Dora Shobbrook. A thank you note was received from Russell Good. A draw item donated by Margaret Good was won by Vi Burns. For the program, Mary Longman and Beth Knox gave readings which were enjoyed by the members. A jumbled words contest run by Mary Longman was won by Vietta Hoggart. Some card games were played and lunch was served by Beth Knox and Mary Longman. Shuffleboard There were 12 players at the, shuffleboard matches this -week. The high score was registered by Helen Lee. The games for next week will be held on February 26 at the same time and place. Skating Party The church skating party was held at the Clinton Arena on February 25 with over 100 enjoy a light lunch. The largest family in attendance was the Wilts family. The youngest person on skates was three-year- old Gray Snihur while the oldest skater was Bob Peel. The lucky cup was won by Kathy Kennedy. Thanks go out to the church's Life and Work Committee for planning the event. People Report Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell on the death of her brother-in- law Archie Young of Blyth at age 80. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns on the birth of their granddaughter, Heather, born to Barbara and Colin Paterson on February 18 in St. Joseph's Hospital in London. She's a sister for Katie. Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Garlichs of Kitchener visited on February 22 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick. They also accompanied the Shaddicks to church on February 23. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen visited on February 23 and attended church with Gloria and Wayne Jackson and Sandra of Ridgetown, Karen and Don Scruton, John and Colleen of Clinton and Keith and Nancy, Allen, Don, Mark, Drew and Paula. Mrs. Bob Burns visited on February 20 in London with Colin, Barbara, Katie and Heather Paterson. taking in the afternoon of skating. Following The WI card party will be held on February 28 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. the skating, 32 returned to the church to Hullett Central selects public speaking winners HULLETT - On February 19, Hullett Cen- tral School had their public speaking con- test. The following people presented their „speeches in the junior division: Rhonda Howatt, Christy Scott and Kerrie Szusy, from Grade 4. Mark Livermore, Kelly Bosman and Billy Jim Scott, from Grade 5. From Grade 6: Leslie Iawrence, Ian An- drews, Kim Salverda and Julia de Jong. 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