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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-12-11, Page 12Page 10—The Wingham Advance -Times, Dec. 11, 1985 ORIGAMI WORKSHOP—Shelly Pavlocik of Bluevale and Gail `!Newell of Wingham ad- mire some examples of origami, the Japanese art of paper -folding, prior to the start of a workshop last week. Ms. Pavlocik conducted the workshop, which was hosted by the Wingham Friends of the Library. FLOATING IN THE AIR—Sheila Clark holds up a mobile containing 496 tiny paper cranes which was one ofthe wonders of last week's origami workshop hosted by the Wingham Friends of the"Library. The mobile, created by a senior citizens' group in Alberta, belongs to Gail Newell .of Wingham. Calvin -Brick annual Christmas party held BELGRAVE — A large crowd attended the pot luck • p supper at Calvin -Brick Unit- :9 ed Church's annual Christ-, mas Supper held at the Wo- men's Institute Hall last Fri- day. Following a hearty meal, a Christmas program was presented by the Sunday School, --Tracey R.obirnsoit gave welcome recitation, followed by a number by the Kinder- garten class entitled "The Magic of Christmas". Par- ticipants were Tracey Rob- inson, Donna Jean Pattison, David and Michael McBurn- ey and Robbie McGee. Debbie and Dianne Ross delighted the audience. with Highland dancing. A skit entitled."Visiting the Sick" was prsented by Brenda Halman, Maryon Dow, Jeff Olson and Brad Shiell. "(Christmas) Then and Now" was presented by the combined efforts of the Primary and Junior Classes, depicting how the Christmas story' would be told. in present times and past times. Participants were Sherry and Trisha Taylor, Brent, Brad and Mark Robinson, Debbie and Dianne Rte -Brandon-and Aaron Coultes, Dawn Dow, Simone Bleeker, Tabitha Pattison, Ben Heiman and Mark Olson. Carol singing, led by Rev. John G. Rob-erts and ac- companied by Mrs. George McGee, was interspersed throughout the program. Donald Dow, Sunday School superintendent, thanked the teachers and participants for their efforts and every child was present- ed with a Christmas treat. MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Fordwich Mrs. Glenn Johnston was hostess Sunday for the Commercial Horse Associa- tion fall meeting. About 30 attended from Peter- borough, Brampton, Paisley, Port Elgin, Monkton and Shelburne. • Mrs. Eva Harris returned home last week after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. John Harris and family •in London. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Gibson of Listowel visited one day last week with Mrs. Alma Hargrave and David. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Clarkson have moved into the home they recently purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Don Coghlin, Mrs. Marian Kirby spent a few days with her family in Toronto.. Baptismal service was held Sunday in the Fordwich United Church when Rev. Cy Marzec baptized •Jennifer Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Hutchison; Sheena Kerry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gib - .son; and Stephanie Alyssa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Taylor. Congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Grace San- derson on the opening of Gracehaven Home for. Seniors on Albert Street, Fordwich. Open House was held Saturday and Sunday. Cht. rch ladies cater for seniors' (.;inner FORDWICH — The senior citizens' group sat down to Christmas dinner recently in the village hall. The dinner was catered by the Unijed Church Women and 41 people enjoyed the dinner at the hall, while three dinners were sent out. At the close of the meal, Kress McKee extended the group's thanks to the ladies for a job well done. Mrs. William Wilson opened the business portion /of the meeting with the singing of ''O Canada" and "Happy Birthday" to one member. The roll call and treasurer's report were given. Several letters and thank -you messages were read and a motion was made to pay all bills. Since the first Wednesday of January falls upon New Year's Day, the first meeting off the new year will be held Jan. 8, starting with a pot -luck luncheon at 12 noon. The group's first card - party of the year will be held Jan. 10 at 8:30 p.m. During the evening, a petition was circulated concerning the need for more beds at the Fordwich nursing home. The nominating com- mittee gave a report and the following were elected executive members for 1986: past president, Mrs. Wilson; president, Clarence Car- swell; first vice, Helen Nickel; second vice, Mrs. Wray Cooper; treasurer, Roy Kennedy; secretary, Mrs. Eva Harris; card and memorial secretary, Mrs. Edna Doig; auditors, Mrs. Clarence Carswell and Russell Nickel and nominating committee, Lorne Kelly, Mrs. Doig and Eva Harris. A vote of thanks for a job well done was extended to Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. George Bartman. The program opened with readings and a poem by Mrs. Cooper. The highlight of the program -was a tableau arranged and narrated by Mrs. Cooper entitled "Holy Night". This included a beautiful manger scene with the characters of Mary, Joseph, a rabbi, a boy, angels, archangels and shepherds. A choir was composed of members of the, three groups. The tableau was well done and well received. The singing of "Joy to the World" brought the evening to a close. List of new officers is presented to WMS BLUEVALE — The names of the new officers were read when the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church met December 4. Past president is Mrs. Burns Moffatt; president, Mrs:--r-Glenn, Golley; secretary, Mrs. Beryl Kirton; assistant, Mrs. Joe Walker; press report- er, Mrs. Beryl Kirton; Service, Mrs. Mann; assist- ant, Mrs. Harry Elliott; pianist, Mrs. Keith Moffatt; Life Membership secretary, Mrs. Glenn Golley; auditors, Mrs. Gordon Mundell, Mrs. Elliott; historian, Mrs. Alba Mundell; nominating com- mittee, Mrs. Jack Willits, Mrs. William Elston, Mrs. Gordon Mundell. , The Lord's Prayer, repeated in unison, closed the installation of the of- ficers. Mrs. Golley opened the meeting with a Christmas poem, followed by the singing 'of a carol. After reading from St. Matthew's Gospel, chapter two, Mrs. Colley told the members to "Look at Christmas" and after looking in crowded 'sto'res with their tempting goods, ask themselves, "Where is Christ in all that show?". In closing, she said, "We should worship and sing in our homes as • well as church and have a happy family day." Mrs. Glenn McKercher closed devotions with prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read' and 16 members answered the roll call with a verse pertaining to peace. Mrs. William Elston made a motion to 'give Mrs. Mann money to buy cards and it was seconded by Mrs. Burns Moffatt. Letters were read,, requesting donations for Town and Country Home- makers. and Ewart College, but• were declined. UCW meeting is held in-the-charrlor BRUSSELS — The af- ternoon unit of the Brussels United Church Women met in the church parlor last Tuesday with the president, Mrs. Dorothy Steffler, in charge, opening the meeting with a Christmas greeting. , During the meeting, selected carols were sung with Mrs. Mary Bryans at the piano. The Christmas Story was read by Mrs. Ruth Huepfer. Mrs. Betty Graber sang two solos, "I Wonder as I Wander" and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". A flu stinas—puma was given by Mrs. Edna Pearson and a reading, "A Pattern fbr Living", was followed by a prayer by Mrs. Steffler. During the business report, the treasurer reported that money was given to the church board and sponsorships for six young people to go to Toc- Alpha in Toronto during the Christmas holiday. The Christmas pot -luck lunch followed the Sunday service. The boxes for shut- ins were packed last Thurs- -day. • A total of 13 members and two visitors answered the roll call with a Christmas thought and the collection was taken. Mrs. Anne Smith read a Christmas story. The nominating committee gave its report and the meeting closed with a parting verse by the president. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Ida Evans served a lunch of assorted goodies provided by the members. 1 in 7 Canadians has arthritis. Isn't it time you helped? Contact any office of The Arthritis Society . for information. The Arthritis Society 920 Yonge Street Suite 420 Toronto, Ontano M4W 317 Mrs. Jack Jenkins chose "Christmas, A Time of Joy" as her topic. She told how God sent a message to the shepherds and said it was magnificent to hear of the Savior coming, with a message for each individual. She also spoke of the eagerness in today's world to receive peace on earth with joyful tidings. Reports were heard from each secretary, indicating a successful year. Mrs. Golley thanked the hostess, Mrs. McKercher, for sharing her beautifully -decorated • home. "Silent Night" was the closing hymn and was followed by prayer. Prior to the installation of officers, Mrs. Gordon Mundell read scripture from Paul's Letter. to the Corinthians, saying that Christ is like a single Man, yet made of many different parts. She followed with prayer. Mrs. Mundell, Mrs. Golley and Mrs. McKercher served a Christmas lunch and a social time was enjoyed. MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE 8elgruve BELGRAVE — Over 5200 was collected for the Diabet- ic Association in the village of Belgrave. Mrs. John McCracken and Mrs. Dorothy Logan thank all those who helped in the can- vassing. Other helpers were Mrs. Les Shaw, Harold Keat- ing, Wilfred Walker, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. Evel Reich, Tom Wharton and Mrs. George Johnston. ' Clare Van Camp is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. Mrs. Laura Johnston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton. Robert Coultes is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. The sum of $841.05, which is an increase of $137.70 over last year, was collected for the Belgrave Branch of the Bible Society. The officers of this branch thank all who helped collect and those who donated during this canvass. Vincent family get-together BELGRAVE — The Vin- cent families held a pre - Christmas get-together in the WI Hall on Saturday, Dec. 7. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taff of Lon- don; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mitchell and Scott of Hano- ver; Mr. and M1 -s. Ralph Lo- gan, Kevin and Trevor of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan, Michael, Shawn and Becky of Burling- ton; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Vincent, Dean, Jayne and Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vincent and Cole all of East Wawanosh Township and the parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mr. and -Mrs. Les. Vincent and Mrs. Dorothy Logan all of Bel - grave and Mrs. Olive McKay of Wingham. 1 year G.I.C. 3 year G.I.C. 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