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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.
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- 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. ..
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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.
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For the ladies' most lone hands, this
weeks winner was Vera Hesslewood and
Gordon Murray had the most lone hands for
the men. Margaret Brooks was this week's
winner of the special prize: Euchre will be
held again on March' 3 at 8 p.m. in the
memorial hall. 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.
The three winners were first place, Leslie
Lawrence; second Kelly Bosman and Rhon-
da Howatt in third place.
In the intermediate division there were
six competitors. From Grade 7 there were
three speakers: Lana Lawrence, Shane
Taylor and Paul Jewitt. Anita Gross, Mur-
ray Whvto nri Marilyn Mayberry spoke
from Grade 8.
The three winners in the intermediate
division were Anita Gross, first; Shane
Taylor, second and Murray Whyte, third.
The top three in each division now will com-
pete against Blyth Public School.
Box Social
On February 14 the Grade 8 class had a
box social. A box social is when the girls
make a lunch for two and then the boys bid
on it. 'Mr. Jewitt was the auctioneer. They
raised about $56 which will be used for the
Grade 8 school trip to Toronto. The highest
lunch sold for $8.
Later on this year the boys will make the
lunch and the girls will buy it.
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