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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-29, Page 8Page 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1987 Fellowship and friendsh Area youth dies at age Stephen Switzer Stephen Douglas Switzer, of 129 John Street West, Wingham, died on April 8 in University Hospital, London. Mr. Switzer was 20 years old. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 18, 1966, Mr. Switzer came to On- tario with his parents, Douglas and Doreen (Giggie) Switzer, when he was a young child. He attended Wingham Public School and the Baptist Church School. He is survived by two sisters, Kimberley of Simcoe and Lori at home; and one brother, Philip, also at home. Also surviving is his grandmother, Mrs. Percy (Vera) Gig- gie of Bristol, New Brunswick. Mr. Switzer was predeceased by his grandparents, Earl and Mabel Switzer of Bayfield and Percy Giggie of New Brunswick. A funeral service was held on April 11 at Win..^,hare Rar.tict rhrto-oh with Paster ROSS 20 Smith officiating. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Watson, Stuart Foy, Mark Borrmann, Dale Drager, David Switzer and Tom Berggren. Floral tributes were carried by Jeremy Wilhelm and Alan Brodhagen. Funeral arrangements were made by McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham. Wesley -Willis to celebrate anniversary CLINTON — May 3 is anniversary Sunday at Wesley -Willis United Church. This year's celebrations will include a guest speaker from Nepal as well as special music from the combined choirs of Wesley -Willis and North Street United Church, Goderich. The guest speaker for both morning and evening services is Neil Anderson. Mr. Anderson, a native, of Toronto, is a Registered Massage Therapist and has a degree in Business Administration. For three years, he was responsible for settling newcomers in Ontario at Ontario Welcome House, a program which aids and counsels thousands of immigrants to Canada, in- cluding the Vietnamese refugees. In 1978, Neil was given the Award of merit as an Outstanding Canadian Citizen of the Year for his lifestyle which included being a hockey player and coach, being a trainer of ,Brampton Telecare volunteers, owning and operating a farm near Stratford, earning a second degree black belt in Korean karate, and entertaining all ages as an amateur magician. Neil went to Nepal in October, 1979 in the capacity of hospital administrator. Little did he know that first he would have to build the hospital! For five years he was responsible for work crew payroll, purchasing materials from around the world, and have them cleared at customs. This rir'f' onrl .rariod hankarnnnd in business, counselling and previous mis- sionary work in Korea continues to provide him with many opportunities for service. Mr. Anderson has tour children - all adopted and of different races. He now lives in Amulree where he and his family operate the general store. The evening service will also feature the combined choirs of North Street United and Wesle,y-Willis. The congregation of Wesley -Willis United Churcllwould like to invite everyone to help celebrate the anniversary. Morning worship is at 11 a.m. and the evening service starts at 7:30. Thank Offering service in Holmesville HOLMESVILLE - The ladies of Holmesville UCW junior and senior groups held their Thank Offering Service on April 21. The leader, Elaine Bechtel, welcomed the members and guests and read a verse. A hymn was sung accompanied by Verna Lobb at the piano. President Charlotte Nor- man welcomed the members and guests. Jan Rutlege introduced soloist Heather Rutledge and her piano accompanist, Diane McLennaghen. They presented two songs. Brotherhood of c n3(ican Ciurchmgys SPRING DEANERY MEETING at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton FRIDAY MAY 1 DINNER: 6:30 P.M. SPEAKER: Rev. Doug Madge — LADIES WELCOME — '7.00 a plate - Roast Beef Dinner Elaine read the scripture followed by a prayer. Heather and Diane then presented more songs. Elaine introduced the speaker, Barb Hicks, a very active member of Wesley -Willis Church. Barb works for Community Living of Central Huron County. A video entitled Breaking Thru, filmed on Woodlands Burnaby B.C., to an institution for mentally handicapped was shown. An in- teresting story of two young boys who pro- twaa galcoize4 FUNERAL HOME LTD. M.S. Falconer 153 HIGH STREET CLINTON 482-9441 C.D. Donomme BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL 47 HIGH STREET SEAFORTH gressed from Woodlands to live in a group home. A question and answer period followed the video and Barb explained one of the most important things to these people is to be ac- cepted by the public. Phyllis Cox thanked the speaker and Heather and Diane for their music presen- ting each of them with a gift. The meeting was closed singing, a special hymn. Lunch was served and a social time was enjoyed by the ladies. -SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH TI'EET, CLINTON 48$ 9441 Goderich Areo ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GOE ERICH 524-7345 / St. Andrew's Presbyterian MINISTER e9 Rottonbury 51 E Cbnron Ray. William M. Barber 10 00 A M Divine Worship 8 Sunday School Nursery Facilites Provided Fellowship Bible Chapel 162 Maple Street Clinton Sunday, May 3 9 15 a m Worship 8 Remembrance 11 a m Sunday School ft Family Bible Hour Spanker Cleason Weber 7 p m Evening Service Awona Tuesday 4 15 Sparkles Awona of 6 45 Bible Studios Thurs 7 30 May 6 Coffee Hour Speaker Vivian Grant London Listen to "Just Neighbours" on Cablel2 Sunda s 5 . m Tuesda s 8.30 •.m. Vanastra Christian Church In affiliation with the Christian Reformed Church PASTOR • JAMES VISSER 482-7376 (Church) EVERYONE WELCOME WORSHIP SERVICES 9 45 a m 630 p m Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St., E. Clinton Sunday, May 3 Rev Horner Samplonius 10 a.m. Worship Service 7 p.ns. Warship Service All Visitors Welcome Si. Pmts"s Anglican Church Pev. G.C. Gilson. Rector Sunday May 3 u1 A M SFRVICF (nmmuninn First 8, Third Sunday 7 30 p m nt St Thomas Church Seoforth induction Service Bring BAS Everyone Welcome Ontario Street United Church MINISTER 105 Ontario Si., Clinton, Ont. ORGANIST Roy. ®avid J. Woodall. R. A.. M.OIV. Loulao McGregor CLINTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 482-5830 MEETING AT CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL Christion Education a m Worship Service h p m Evangelistic Service Affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Pastor Rev Doug Richards Wesley-'''illis United Church MIN TER -REV. JAMES BECIHTEL. B.A., B.O. SUNDAY, MAY 3 9 45 a rn - Service at Holmesville 11-00 A . - Service of Wesley Willis ' Everyone Welcome rW'V >i it r .�r%r�uvsW f' /. The evening unit of the UCW for the Ontario Street United Church in Clinton hosted a us- ed clothing and bake sale at the church on April 25. While many different types of clothing were for sale, Shari Pickett and her daughter Jennifer took time to check out the babies' clothing section. (David Emslie photo) • UCW afternoon unit discusses Easter season CLINTON - the UCW of Wesley -Willis afternoon Unit met in the church parlor with 14 ladies present. The meeting opened with Kathleen Whit- more, chairman, reading some appropriate verses on the Easter season. The minutes were read by the secretary, Marg. Cole, and the treasurer's report was. given by Helen•- Rathwell . Cleta McGregor reported on messages and letters of thanks from members who have been ill. Dorothy Cornish reported on upcoming af- fairs and later let members know food re- quired for Soups On, to be held April 30. Mention was made of the annual yard sale in PRYDE MONUMENTS Personally Crafted Memorials Shop Showroom and Display 293 Main Street, Exeter FOR CLINTON & AREA Steve Fergusson AFTER HOURS: 235-0658 1-800-265-3477 FOR BLYTH, CODERICH, LUC KNOW, KINCARDINE AREAS Doug Stevenson AFTER HOURS: 528-3014 1-800-265-3477 "Serving Huron since TOLL FREE COU 1-80046 June. Dorothy also reported on the beef din- ner held recently. Approximately 1,500 folk were served. Irene McCaul opened the afternoon wor- ship with Prayer by Cleta McGregor and Scripture reading by Dorothy Cornish Easter i;. ding h Nary Anne Broodfotit gate a si lend c 1fnpeL on istianity, relating customs pertaining to the time before Christ, customs strictly adhered to. Mary Dale gave another reading and Irene McCaul read short clippings from various sources, thus closing an enjoyable meeting. 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