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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-24, Page 16Page 16—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1986 As Christmas approaches we would like to wish our friends and customers Christmas greetings from Rothwell Metalcraft Ltd, Merry Christmas also to the Many people we have met through working over the last year as School Board Trustee for Cllnton- Tuckersmith. In lieu of sending Christmas cards this year we have decided to send a donation to the Clin- ton Hospital Building Fund, Obstetrics Wing. Steve, Sally, Adam and Michael Rathwell h�+redi MIiTAbGRAFI! I?1!D. OWNED AND OPERATED BY STEVE RATHWELL RR S -GMB 123-CLINTON LOCATED IN VANASTRA 482-3523 Here's hoping you find miles of smiles and happy tunes this Yuletide season. It has always' been our pleasure to serve you Garry and Florence Ehlott and Family ELLIOT* 11,110, Proprietor: Garry Elliott 77 ALBERT ST.-CLINTON (Across from McKorlio-MIIIon Clinton) 482-7770 HO! HO! HO! May the joy of peace, love, health and! prosperity be yours this`' holiday time. Thanks to( all our wonderful customers! CLINTON ELECTRIC SHOP 90 Albert St., Clinton 482-3646 Pot -lick supper highlights WI meeting A delicious pot luck dinner was enjoyed at the Women's Institute meeting at the Community Hall on Tuesday, December 16. The president, Mrs. Len Archambault, chaired the meeting which'opened with the Mary Stewart Collect, Oh Canada and grace with Marjorie McDougall as pianist. There were 12 members present and two visitors. There was a sing -song of Christmas Carols led by Mrs. Tom Jardin and she told the origin of each carol. Mrs Bud Chamney intorduced the guest speaker Rev. Jim Carne of Huron Mis- sionary Chapel. He spoke on "Christmas • Questions" and this was very interesting. Marian Haggitt thanked him. The minutes and treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Peck and approved. Card report was given by Mrs. Jardin. Roll call was two dollars for the blind missions and each one exchanged gifts. Marian Haggitt gave two readings, "In fulness of Time" and "Lonesome Clothesline". Prizes for the marked chair and lucky cup were won by Viola Raithby and Mildred Lawlor. The meeting closed with the Queen. , The hostesses were Mrs. Bud Chamney, Mrs. Tom Haggitt and Mrs. Viola Raithby. Euchre Party There were five tables in play at the euchre party held Tuesday evening December 16 at the Auburn Community Hall. Winners were Jewel Plunkett (high lady), Gordon Gross (high man), Jane Glousher (low lady), Ken Scott (low man) and Anne Glousher (novelty). This is the last euchre party until January 6 at 8 p.m. Knox United Church Service The minister Rev. Gary Shuttleworth conducted the Christmas service at Knox United Church. Organ and piano prelude was by Mrs. Gordon Gross and Mrs. Greg Park. There was a processional by the Junior and Senior choir singing "Hark The Herald Angels Sing." The junior choir sand "The Bells of Christmas" under the direction of Mrs. Allan Webster and Mrs. Gordon Gross as pianist. Prayers, life and work of the church were given followed by the Lord's Prayer. Both junior and senior choirs sang "Ding Dong Merrily on High" with choir director Lori Millian as pianist. Several carols were also sung. The minister told the Children's Story and they went to their Sunday school rooms with . teachers Christine Shuttleworth, Sharon Ramsey, Margaret Bakker and Julie Glenn. Senior choir sang "Rejoice, Re- joice". The minister's sermon was entitl- ed "When Christ Comes to the World". Of- fering was received by Larry Plaetzer and Robert Worsell. Gary Shuttleworth pronounced the Benediction and the service closed with the congregational benediction, "Unto us a Child is born." WMS meeting The Christmas meeting of the Presbyterian WMS was held at the home of Mrs. Frances Clark. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Margaret Daer, the meeting was opened by Mrs. Erma Cart- wright with a Christmas poem. She welcomed all to th meeting. The order of service'*as taken fi bir3 the Gla[i Tidings. Carols were sung with Mrs. Carbl Daer presiding at the piano. Erma Cartwright read the origin of three of the carols sung. The Scripture reading was taken. by Mrs. Marion Haggitt. Mrs. Frances Clark gave the meditation on "Alone for Christmas" followed by a prayer. The three readers of the Christmas story were Mrs. Viola Raithby, Mrs. Hazel Craig and Mrs. Lillian Leatherland. The January meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Warner An- drews on January 13 at 1:30 p.m. Knox United Church Service The minister Gary Shuttleworth con- ducted the morning serice at Knox United Church with Mrs. Gordon Gross as organist. A trio consisting of Lori Millian, Anita Gross and Angela Schneider played a selection of Christmas Carols on the horns and saxophone. Call to worship, prayers, life and work of the church were given. The junior choir sang "The Seven Joys of Mary" under the direction of Mrs. Allan Webster and Mrs. Gordon Gross as pianist. The senior choir sang "Peace and Goodwill" with choir director Lori Millian as pianist. There was time for children and story told by Mr. Shuttleworth and then they went to theie Sunday School rooms with the teachers. The minister's sermon was entitled "Cheer Up". The offering was received by Larry Plaetzer and Greg Pack followed by the Offertory Prayer and Benediction. The service closed with the congregational benediction. Local Mrs. June Eichholz and Mrs. Bonnie Ar- mour of Waterloo visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin. Mr.William Anderson of Newmarket spent a week's holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson. The sympathy of the community is ex- tended to Mr. and Mrs. Don Kai of Wingham on the passing of her mother, Mrs. Kate Jackson, in Wingham Hospital. The Knox United Church Sunday School concert will be held on December 20 at 8 p.m. The Youth Group will be Christmas Carolling on December 23 at 7 p.in. There will be a Christmas Eve service at Knox United Cho, -,•11 at 8 pm. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen of Agincourt spent a few days last week with Mrs. Beth Lansing. UCW news A sumptous Christmas pot luck dinner was held at the church on December 10 at noon for the Auburn t7CW members, their husbands and guests. After dinner, Mrs. Peter Verbeek welcomed everyone and opened the enter- tainment with carol singing. Marjorie McDougall was pianist. A film entitled "Chino's Tale", which was about the story of an elderly lady and a kitten which depicted loneliness, the joy of sharing and of love, was enjoyed. Mr. Ernest Durnin then favoured the guests with a harmonica solo with Mar- jorie McDougall as accompanist. Mrs. John Vincent gave a Christmas contest which Mrs. Stanley Ball won. Mr. Elliot Lapp had the lucky dessert plate and Mrs. Lapp's birthday was the closest to Christmas. Collection for Canadian Blind Missions was received by Mrs. Orval McPhee and Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Mrs. Elliot Lapp led in prayer. Mrs. Peter Verbeek gave the meditation on "Waiting" and Rev. Shuttleworth gave the benediction. The night before deadline This pome comes from the Lookout, the base paper at Esquimalt: T'was the Night before Deadline and yer Foul Tempered ed (see note 1) sat alone in his office a-strokin' his head(see note 2) As he pondered and mused and reviewed the past year, the fireplace showered soot (see note 3) and Saint Nick did appear He chortled and chuckled and wheezed for awhile, then embraced yer Old ed (see note 4) and cast him a smile. "Ho ho ho," cried Saint Nick, "I've come all this way just to give you a gift ... Anything that you say ... "A pay raise, a six-pack, (see note 5) an imported seegar, two weeks in Hawaii or a second hand car." Yer editor wept as he fell to his knees and he blessed good Saint Nick saying "Oh, yessir, please ... "There's something I want, and say ypu won J�ugl!i ,I .... . I'll be'h . o� '' . you'll bring Me some stafir"... hit • from page 9 day, the smile on his face said it all. "This one paid off and counts!" As Mark was hot, it had to be contagious as the remainder of the team shared it also. Especially Jeff Cowan, scoring his sixth (two hat tricks in one game!) goal for the game and his 10th goal for the day, only 4 se- cond after the puck was dropped again after Sparky's goal! Sparky obviously started something, as Blyth's two defensemen in the next line, Shane Burkholder and Scott Bromley got a On behalf of all of us at Lobb's, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. A sincere thank you to our customers for their continuing trust. We look for- ward to serving you in 1987. Fred Lobb Fred Lobb Joe Lobb MAKE 1987 YOUR YEAR TO MOVE UP TO THE CONVENIENCE OF A YARD MAN GARDEN TRACTOR - NOW PRICED UNDER '2,000. H. LOBB & SONS LTD. BAYFIELD RD., CLINTON 4824409 • "Not just casual writers (see note 6) whose Letters berate, but People who'll work when the Hour grows late." Then Saint Nick wiped his smile and stroking his beard, informed yer old ed "My son, I'm afeard "There's no one, not I, nor none of my elves, can give people to you ... they must give of themselves." (see note 7) Note 1: `Ed' is short for editor, so the line will scan. Note 2: A terrible line, but it makes `head' rhyme • with 'ed'. Note 3: Actually we don't have a fireplace in the Lookout office. Or or carpet. Note 4: He isn't all that old .. it's hard work and worry that causes it. Note 5: A pay raise is out. It would only add to the nation's spiralling inflation. Note 6: Preferably skilled writers wot can spel and rite reel guid. Note 7: ,If youpegSevered this far, the author of this ""iolii Vishhs•a klappY-Seas0n to all of -our readers." • • • • breakaway and skated side by side to at- tempt another goal. The puck dribbled past the goalie's line, a split-second before the buzzer went for a line -change! Blyth then went on to earn a shut -out against Tiverton, with the final score being 8-0. A special note goes out to the team members who were ill and unable to attend - Jeff Ferguson, Darryl Bromley and Aman- da Anderson and everyone hopes that they are well and on their skates again soon. May the Peace of this Holy Season be yours throughout the year. Sincere joy to all our wonderful customers. Greetings! In the joyous Christmas spirit, we extend our greetings to those whose friendship we value so much. John, Ron and staff JOHN KASSIES GENERAL CONTRACTING 482-3063