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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-06-18, Page 30Abut 4"1 pcopg-'aRicH-sic N4 'START WEi"DMSPAYt'Anig 1811980 Del Ameida favored with several Spanish songs at the Variety Concert sponsored by the MacKay Centre for Seniors at North Street United Church on Friday evening. Over $500 was realized by the fund-raising committee at this event. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) 13YU*E REVEREND MA VIN L. BARZ, 11EREA-BY- E=W,ATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Jesus said, ' A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited Many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses." (Luke 14: 16-18) "You must be kid- ding!" may well have been the reacti • n when Jesus told this parable of the great supper. The excuses that the invited guests gave were just unbelievable. The first man claimed that he had to inspect a plot of land he had just purchased. But everyone who buys land will inspect it before he purchases it. He will want to know the location of .water, the soil quality, the boundaries. A careful person just doesn't buy sight unseen. This man's excuse was unbelievable. The second man said he had just bought a five yoke of oxen and wanted to try them out. This is just as ric};ictilous aS the first excuse, A farmer would no sooner buy a pair of oxen withput testing them than you or I would mail a cheque to a car dealer without test- driving the used car he proposed to sell us. To claim that he had pur- chased five pair of oxen without even checking. their size and strength, nor finding out if they were well-trained, and to use that as an excuse to turn down a gracious invitation to dinner, was a deliberate slap in the face of the host who had invited him. An outrageous excuse! The third man was even more polite. He didn't even ask to be excused. He simply said that he had married a wife and therefore couldn't come. Again the excuse was a poor one. In those days, it would have been most unlikely for a man to celebrate a wedding and not to invite someone who had already invited him to a dinner. In other words, this excuse, and each of the others, was an insult to the host! Unbelievable ! Seniors raise over X500 at concert A large audience filled the North Street United Church Hall Friday evening on the occasion of a Variety Concert sponsored by the MacKay Centre for Seniors. Sam Jefferson w4., the capable Master of Ceremonies for the evening. The audience enjoyed a very fine program of music and dancing presented by talented local musicians and dancers who made this,program possible. The Goderich Teen Tones, under the direction of Mrs. Irla Stewart, with ac - corn panist Mrs. Beth Wark, led in the singing of "O Canada". They then delighted the audience with their rendition of several sacred and secular numbers. The Mary Lynne Dancers, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Lynne Telford, en- tertained 'with four numbers. Solo dancers were Jennifer Whitely with the Sailor's Horn- pipe, Lisa Frayne dan- cing the Irish Jig, and Denise Connelly with the -Earl of Erroll. Mary Lynne Telford then joined her students and all danced the Argyle Broadswords. Other artists on, the program were Colleen Maguire 'with two vocal and guitar solos; Mrs. Leona McBride on the trumpet with ac- companist Mrs. J. electric guitar, got the second part of the program off to a good start with an interlude of Snider; Del Almedia with old-time favourites. his guitar and three 'Grant Ellison sang three Spanish songs; Warren numbers, one, of these and Eleanor Robinson being his wn com- singing 'three pleasing position. Colleen,Maguire g.-uets with guitar ac- made her second ap- companiment. Paul's pearance on the program Quartette with tenors for two duets with Debbie Rob Snell and Phil Telfer Shaddick. and bass singers Jim Harold Bettger spoke Baird and Paul Howe briefly about the fund - pleased the audience with raising campaign. He their harmony. Mrs. Ida also drew attention to the Stewart was their ac- maple'quilt on display on companist. which tickets will be sold. He announced the auction sale to be held on the parking lot on June 19. Mrs. Bettger thanked all those who had shared th'eir time ,and talent to provide an evening of fine entertainment. He thanked all those who had come to the concert, especially those who are - not senior citizens. Several beautiful numbers sung by the Craigellen Singers brought a excellent musical Following the in- ter m issi on , n-termission, Gord Harrison, `pianist, and Jim Magee, playing the HurnvieW staff at workshop Thi: past Sunday, the - choir's anthem was - Eternal Rest". Rev. Wittick conducted the scr•vice, assisted_ by Elsie at the organ. Monday and Tuesday. found two staff members attending a workshop on activities and programming which was hold at Bayview Resorts at Port Stanton. Monday evening, Huronview enjoyed their annual ride provided by the Exeter United Church, when 59, residents took advantage of this opportunity to see the country side. Miss Margaret Mit- chell, Mrs. Grace Peck, Mrs. Muriel Gibson, Mrs. Mary McAllister, and Mrs. Margaret Murray attended the quilt display at the Ontario Street Church in Clinton on Wednesday afternodn. Huronview residents were saddened by the loss of Chester McWhinney and Mi:ss Ethel. Beattie. Huronview would like to welcome Mr. Stan Jackson . who is on vacation Care again. We took several pic- tures of the decorated cakes made by local ladies and given to the home by Harold Wise Plumbing. These are now on the board in the main dining room for all to enjoy. We would like to take this opportunity to thank TOWN OF GODERICH NOTICE Public Meeting The Town of Goderich Parks Committee is holding two public meetings to discuss the possible development of certain parks in the Town of Goderich. The meetings are: 1‘. Krohmer Park, Plan No. 42, Block A, June 5, 1980, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, 57 West Street, Goderich. 2. Lakeview Park, Plan No. 34, Lot 5, June 19, 1900, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall, 57 West Street, Goderich. The residents of the Town of Goderich are invited to attend and are requested ho prepare possible ideas for the development of these parks. Your co-operation would be appreciated. PARKS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN COUNCILLOR DOHERTY 57 West Street, Goderich 524-9492 all the Women's Institute 'members who have sent in the donations for the bingo prize.cart. Through their kind generousity, we are getting a good variety of prizes. program to a close. An appreciative '1 trio which is directed and accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Ila Worsell. Members of the MacKay Centre for Seniors are very grateful to the musicians and dancers who were responsible for the success of this variety concert. The kind and generous response given by all of the entertainers is very much ap- preciated. Members are pleased to report that net proceeds from the con- cert were $508.80 and this amount has been deposited in the cam paign account. The committee arranging the concert was Mrs. Margaret. Alton, Harold Bettger, and Mrs. Janet Kalb- fleisch. Warren James was the energetic con- vener of ticket -sales... Members thank Mr. James and all those who helped by selling tickets or contributed to the success of the evening in any way. P.U.C. WATER CUSTOMERS NOTICE RATE ADJUSTMENTS Due to the higher cost of providing service the Goderich P.U.C. has found it necessary to increase its water rates, effective with all billings issued on and after July 1st, 1980. The following new rates retlect an increase of 23.07'%: MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES Flat Rate Metered Rate First 50,000 gallons Next 100,000 gallons Next 200,000 gallons Balance Svliimming Poolsl Large Small Hydrant Rentals Existing '6.50 New. Rates '8.00 –"LOS per thousand '1.29 per thousand .86 per thousand '1.06 per th• ousand .79 per thousand .97 per thousand .71 per thousand '35.45 Yearly '11.82 Yearly '118.18 Yearly .87 per thousand '43.63 Yearly '14.55 Yearly '145.44 Yearly GODERICH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION , Now let us ask our- selves if these excuses were any more impolite or unbelievable than the excuses that are offered excuses to God today. Agan and again we hear and we Make - excuses to avoid hearing tkie Worcl.of God or fox failing.tU respond to 1 Reverend Samuel Findlay, a former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Goderich, will be the special anniversary speaker at both the 9:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services in the Frist Baptist Church, Mort'treal Street, Goderich on Sunday, June 22. Mr. and Mrs. Findlay presently live in Aylmer. the Gospel, of Jesus Christ. We are too busy, Or .too wrapped up in ourselves, to accept the invitation of our Heavenly Father to receive the invitation to eternal like, purchased for us by the sacrifice of His Son. Or we find ex cuses not to join with. fellow Christians to feast on the Word of Life and offer Him our worship. And so we fail to honour .Him who so lovIngly, invites us. May we come to recognize that when we hide behind our excuses, we are the real losers. May our eyes and hearts be opened to respond with joy and wonder as God says to us, "Come, for everything is now ready." .11 SUPERIOR' MEMORIALS l&3TABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Goderich Area Representative ROBERT McCALLUM 11 Cambria Road Goderich 524-7345 Clinton-Seaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 R.K. PECK APPLIANCES In The Heart of Down Town Varna • V®cuum Cleaners • Sales and Service of most makes • al Radios and Accessories • Speed Queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • insect Lights and Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varna Ont. Phone 482-7103 MONUMENTS MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR DON ,DENOMME AREA REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPOINTMENT ANYTIME Phone 524-6621 T. PRYDE & SON LTD. BUSINESS EST. 1920 .. .• .. ..�.rv.�.r��,�...�-.rte.ria. .. .. ..v.' .. .. .R .V.-.i�w.�...1.r_.r__.t.��..-�.• •.___ �...- _.r.. BEREA-BY-THE-WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Gibbons S1. at Suncoast Drive 9:15 Sunday School and Bible Classes 10 30 Worship Marvin L. Barz, Pastor 5242235 "Preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all" Acti 10:36 BETHEL PENTECOSTALASSEMBLY 321 BAYFIELD ROAD (HWY. 21 SOUTH) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1.• • Affiliated with -the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada -� SUNDAY, JUNE 22 "THE FRIENDLY CHURCH" BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 *p.m. Wednesday Night 7:45 p.m. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Huron Road & Walnut St. Phone 524-4345 G. Clair Sams, Pastor - Phone 524-2785 • SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY SE.R.VICE June. 22 at "4:45 alni: and'7M p.m. Guest Speaker: REV. SAMUEL FINDALY, AYLMER Special Music Please conte and bring a friend • �01eKnox Presbyterian Church ETHE REV. G. LOCKHART ROYAL, B.A., M. DIV.Ministeri THE REV, RONALD C. McCALLUM, Assistant LORNE H. DOTTERER, Director of Praise • SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1980 OUTDOOR SERVICE . HARBOUR PARK 11:00 a.m. ++ RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS ++ Special Presentations - Bring a Folding Chair Violin Solos - Heather Lindsay Followed by Annual Congregational Picnic Enter to Worship Depart to serve i ! North Street United Church f, The Rev. Robert O. Ball, B.A., B.D.: Minister Miss Clare McGowan, Visiting Assistant v ~— 1 _ ®���� _ Mr. Robert Blackwell, A. Mus., M. Mus. HISAL ® 1 'i Oi+ seta+ of nau i 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Y 11:00 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP ' 6 30 P M EVENING S.ERVICE 1 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION 27, 1980: FAREWELL MEETINGS FOR } �} & JUNIOR CONGREGATION All Are Cordially Invited to Join Our Fellowship C ` Nursery Facilities & Junior Congregation 18 WATERLOO ST S 524-9341 SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1980 WORSHIP - 11 A.M. JUNE I ' LIEUT. & MRS. NEIL WATT ALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH SATPUELD ROAD AT SLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC—FUNDAMENTAL REV. R. BRUBACHER Pastor 1000 A.M FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M MORNING PREACHING SERVICE "HOW TO LIFE'S PROBLEMS" 7:30 p.rn EVENING FSOLVEELLOWSHIP SOLOIST .TODAY: MRS. NANCY SWITZER 6 p.m. YP's WORD OF LIFE SERVICE Wed. 8:00 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH �L Iiri�,ti,ttt I\cforttlr,l (Church Services held each Sunday at ,,I Robertson Memorial School 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Listen to CKNX Radio Sunday at 10:30 a.m, for the Back to God Hour" The Anglican Church of Canada ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH /North 'and Nelson Streets, Goderich Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Joseph B. Herdman Third Sunday after Trinity June 22nd 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Sermon: Acts 16:9 "Come over to Macedonia" Nursery available. - You are always welcome at St. George's - Victoria Street United Church� Minister: Rev. John D.M. Wood, B.A.B.D. Organist and Choir Director: Mrs. J. Snider ) MORNING WORSHIP 10 a.m. Victoria Street 11:15 a.m. Benmiller