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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-16, Page 10Vanastra Public School held a special Christmas concert performance for tie seniors on December 14, and afterwards, those involved in the HUG (Help Us Grow) prtgram, were invited back to the classroom to exchange gifts with their adopted grandchild. Grade 4 student, Danny Talbot, couldn't wait to exchange his gift with his adopted grandfather, Levi Carter. (Anne Chisholm photo) 158 attend company party HENSALL - The auditorium of the Hensall Recreation Centre was the site of a party, December 10 as 158 employees of General Manufactured Housing of Hensall celebrated the Christmas season. The afternoon kicked off with a lunch buf- fet followed by a brief message of welcome by General Manager, Mr. Doug Holmes. In his address Mr. Holmes recounted the com- pany's notable history, dating back to 1951 and the changes effected by 11 different owners and broad diversification. Mr. Holmes also brought greeting from the owner of General Manufactured Housing, Mr. John Noble. Mr. Noble, m his letter, complimented the efforts of the employees by saying "our customers are selective and demand excellence. They have not been disappointed." Further highlights of the afternoon were two "Get -a -way" draws sponsored by the company. These awards were to recognize employees, who by habit and choice have at- tained attendance excellence. The first draw for a trip for two to Jack Tar Village in the Bahamas was made available to employees who had achieved an attendance record for the past year of 98 percent or better. The winner of this draw was Frank Slater of Auburn. The names of those employees with 96 per- cent attendance or better were then added to the drum and a second draw was made. The prize, won by Richard Elliott of Dublin, was a trip for two to Orlando, Florida. All employees were then eligible for a third prize; a trip for two to Las Vegas. This was awarded by General Manufactured Housing Employee Recreation Fund, to Lorne Gackstetter of Hensall. In addition to the trips the three winners will each receive $250 travelling money as a gift from John Noble and Lake Simcoe Parklands of Sutton. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners then offered eight gifts to the employees. The people who won these draws Reynolds visit granddaughter Don and Yvonne Reynolds travelled to Burlington on Saturday, December 5 to their son Colin and his wife Gwen's home, to take their first look at four -week-old grand- daughter, Stephanie Anne. On Sunday, December 6, Mattie McGregor, resident of Maplewood Manor in Seaforth, was able to attend a pre - Christmas celebration. This was held at the home of her son Doug and his wife Anne and their children Brian and Barbara. Also pre- sent were Mattie's daughter Catherine and husband Eric Judge and their children, Heather, Jimmy and Kathy Jane. All from Strathroy. Al and Margaret Hoggarth spent Satur- day, December 12 in London calling on friends and relatives. They visited with Bob and Frances Kinsman in their home, on the occasion of Frances' birthday. Irene Glan- ville of Marian Villa. Al's mother Ruby Hog- garth who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, and their daughter Janet to help celebrate her 20th birthday, while she is busy studying for exams at University of Western Ontario. UNITED CHURCH NEWS The students of the Kippen Sunday school under the direction of Diane Dewys, con- ducted the annual white gift service in St. Andrews Church on Sunday, December 13. Angie Faber led the worship service. Tricia Cooper read the scripture lessons. The story of the first white gift service and how it came about was presented in a three act play. Those taking part in the play were, Leanne Charters, Jonathon Turner, Nancy Lefaive, Mark Cooper, Candace Cooper and Dana Cooper. The first White Gift Service took place in Parnesville, Ohio in 1904. The offering was taken up by Beverly Lefaive and Murray Workman, who along with Angie Faber read the Litany of Gifts while the children in pro- cession presented their white gift envelopes. These gifts were to go to the mission and service fund of the United Church, the Family and children's services, and the Friendship House through survival. Nancy Lefaive led in prayer and Angie Fabre clos- ed the service with the Benediction. Later in the afternoon the Sunday School held their Christmas skating party followed by lunch, Santa Claus and gifts back at the church. The Kippen choir is asked to attend a practice on Thursday, December 17 in the Brucefield Church as the combined choirs prepare for Christmas Eve Service. Prac- tice begins at 7:30 p.m. were: Dale Reid, Lloyd 1VCCurdy, Jim McGrath, Art Slade, Tom D'ttrich, Joseph Aubin, Murray Keller and Al n Edwards. Lake Simcoe Parklands avarded gifts of $250 to five draw winners.The winners were: Tom Deitrich, WayneCchrader, Dan Durdin, Gene Guenthe. and Tom Ducharme. A special "draw" was mule for $250 and was awarded to Ervin Reichert in honor of his retirement. The formal portion of the afternoon was brought to a close by the cistribution of Christmas turkeys for each employee and wishes for a safe and happy loliday. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1987—Page 9 Varna prepares for Christmas By Joan Beierling VARNA - December 13 was Advent III and Jason Beierling lit the third candle. December 20 is Christmas Sunday and Communion. There will be a candlelight ser- vice for Varna -Goshen on Sunday in Varna at 8 p.m. There will also be a birthday cake for Jesus. Please bring your candles wrap- ped in foil. The Varna Sunday School Concert was held Sunday following the church service. Lunch was enjoyed by all and Sunday School Superintendent, Joe Laurie Was in charge of conducting the program. David Rathwell welcomed everyone with a reading. Sandra Coultis then read a Christmas poem. The Senior Class favored everyone with a skit. Kim Taylor and Heather Laurie both played numbers on the piano. A Christmas Pageant was then portrayed by the whole Sunday School, involving the audience with carol singing. Raymond Beierling then recited a story on Santa's Turnip. The kindergarten class sang a song. Bill and Joyce Dowson's three-year-old grandson, Michael Groot, recited a verse. Then Grandma Joyce sang with Michael do- ing the actions. Darcy and Danny Rathwell and Cara Stephenson recited some Christmas verses. Michael Stephenson then entertained everyone with his spoons while his little sisters danced and everyone joined in with clapping in tune to the spoons along with the music. The Coultis family sang Santa Claus is Coming To Town. The Laurie Family enter- tained everyone with a presentation of the Little Pine Tree. Mary Ellen Webster played the piano and Sandra Coultis played the ukulele. Mark Webster ended with a closing reading. The Children then sang "Jingle Bells and here Comes Santa and The Jolly Old Fellow arrived to give out presents and treats. Many thanks to the Christmas Education Committee, Joe Laurie, the Sunday School Teachers and parents and also to Shirley Hill for playing the piano. These people helped to make the concert a success and an enjoyable program. The Youth group meet in Varna on December 17 at 7:30 p.m. On December 22 they also meet for snow fun and a social time to follow. Stanley Township is taking part in the Celebration '88 Medals Award. The Awards are to be given out at the family night in February. There are to be six awards for a male and female athlete, a sponsor, a coach, an official and a volunteer. The nominations for any award can be phoned into Lowell Mount at 233-5876 or Jim Kirton at 233-7103 by January 30. Nominating forms will ' be available at Stanley Township businesses. Pete Rowntree is now living in the litt yellow house that Bonnie Barraclough w� living in. Welcome to the village, Petec„,,� Preparations being made for Christmas By Blanche Deeves MIDDLETON - Morning prayer was held in St. James' Middleton Anglican Church Sunday morning with Rev. Aubrey Bell of- ficiating. Ron Greidanus was the organist. Bradley Van Der Haar lit the third candle of Advent. Murray Schilbe presented the Sun- day school collection. Ralph Welsh presented the offering. Prayer Partner Request. Please pray for St. James' twin church, St. Paul's, Ear Falls, Ontario and their courageous deter- mination to carry on even though the mine has closed and the congregation cut in half. The Rector is Rev. Rae Kiebuzinski. On December 20 there will be a pageant at 11 a.m. in St. James' followed by lunch; December 27, Service of Nine Lessons and carols, both churches (readers wanted). Christmas service news: December 24, 3 p.m. Blessing of the Christmas Crib at St. Jaynes' and 8 p.m. Christmas Communion. ACW News The ACW of St. James' Middleton Church held their Christmas meeting in the Church hall. Estelle Wise was the leader in charge of devotions. Her theme was Christmas. HO ND A SNOW THROWERS ARE MOVING FAST Once the snow flies, Honda snowthrowers move FAST. Last year, we sold out early. If you want a Honda for Christmas call us today and avoid being disappcintecc. To Ensure Christmas Av a iia b ility Cal 262 -3318 N o w HONDP Power Equipment HS 35:.. Honda power, instant start, lightweight $649 R.R. 1 Varna 262-3318 SEAEORTH'S GREAT CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE SHOP SEAFORTH THIS CHRISTMAS alfriaratv:• i • • We the business people In Davntown Seaforth have a challenge for vitt this Christmas. • Do ALL your shopping In Seat th this Christmas Season, and In retum.ve'll do the beat we can on PRICES end provte you with the best SERVICE going. •We can help you find the pertea gift. right here In Seaforthl' DOWNTOWN SEAFORTH 80 BUSINESSES DEDICATED TO SERVING MU SEAFORTH WANTS YOUR BUSINESS -SPOT-THE- TURKEY CONTEST... 8 turkey, to be given away Friday Nights end Saturdays. Watch for details. -736 FREE PARKING SPACES DOWNTOWN! 61ONSOREO BY THE, SEAFORTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Vera Miller read the scripture. Vera Miller and Estelle Wise did a reading on What is Christmas. Prayers were said in unison. Audrey, leader of business, thanked Estelle for her devotions and welcomed everyone as well as the special guest, Don Smith, representing the Canadian Blind Mission International and his friend, Rod Galbraith of the Halton Region police force. Estelle Wise read the minutes of the last meeting. Correspondence was read and in- cluded a letter from Mrs. Quinn of Blyth and thank yous from Matt Smith and Rosemary Armstrong for the Homebound. Lois Wise presented the treasurer report. Lois gave a report on the Foster Child payment has now been sent for the year. Blanche Deeves gave the card report. Marion Smith read a letter from our prayer partner Rev. Rae Kiebuzinski of Ear Falls and Marion. reported she had sent a Christmas card and letter. Blanche Deeves gave her annual reports. Rev. Bell introduced Don Smith who represents Canadian Blind Mission Interna- tional who showed slides on Blind Missions and their work. Many questions were asked of Don, one question was how they spend their donation. In response he replied that only 11.2 percent of donations went to overhead and that they were operating in 97 countries, very often in co-operation with local churches. Don also said they gave out 256,000 pairs of glasses. Everyone enjoyed Don Smith s sense of humor never once feeling sorry for himself. Audrey thanked Don for coming all the way from Burlington and Lois Wise presented him with a cheque. A lunch was served by Audrey Middleton at which time Vera Miller read a story, A Sensible Christmas. The evening closed with prayer and a social time. Personals Visitors from Chatham on Saturday were June and Virgil Cooper with the Deeves. Get well wishes go to Delores Dutot. A reauest from the wardens, please put the amount of your offering on the envelopes and do not use scotch tape. Edward, Blanche and John Deeves at- tended the funeral of Asa Deeves in Hensall on Monday. . - Season's Greetings Meilleurs Veoux! Felices Fiestas! . --We're so very glad to serve you. ,;;;f,44;11,x: I I f)I I Il.. . rp"'lel 11 III . iii rill 1tilllll I illllhllll ll0 11'1_ ll�llIII li III iii l I�Illllll�lllillliliiiiiilliil ontario hydro 1r. li,ll The Clinton Area Staff wishes our customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ayaway ow INTRODUCING THE NEW OCITIZEN Men's and Ladies' styles are a perfect match! Two men's and ladies' sets are shown, priced at See our complete selection of Citizen watches - as low as Your Gift Selection from Anstett'e Is Gift Wrapped Free of Charge CLINTON, 8 Albert St. EXETER, 284 Main St. SEAFORTH, 26 Main St. 5. ST. MARYS, 135 Queen St. East WALKERTON, 203 Durham St. E. GODERICH, 2 The Square MEMBER AMERICAN