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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-01-03, Page 4MRS. SARA ANDERSON of Belgrave domed a new, electrically - illuminated cross to Knox United Church, Belgrave, in memory of her late husband, Earl Anderson. The emblem of Christian faith and of Christendom was dedicated Dec. 1 1 by Rev. John Roberts at the morning service. (Lorne Campbell Photo) Festive spirit atcarol service BELGRAVE—A prelude of the Babe". The senior choir chose familiar Christmas numbers played • "Holy Night". as their contribution, by pianist Mrs, Douglas (Sheila with organist -accompanist, Mrs. Anderson) Cousins and'festive George Procter, decorations set an inspiring, The same air of Christmas welcoming atmosphere in Knox pervaded the sanctuary for the United Church on Saturday evening, Christmas morning service. Vocal Dec: 24, for the annual carol service. soloist, Mrs. Juanita Arkell, sang A capacity congregation attended, "Lo, How a Rose' E'er Blooming" including members from Knox and and the choir presented "Angels Calvin -Brick and neighboring From the Realms of Glory" as their churches, accompanied by their. anthem. Mrs. George Procter, families, relatives and friends. organist, accompanied all musical The orders of service were numbers. distributed by Kenneth Procter and Mr. Roberts spoke briefly on John R. Taylor who also were the passages of scripture , from ushering stewards. Following the Hebrews, St.' John and Galatians. He call to worship and the prayer of stated, "Jesus is the Revealer of approach by Rev. John G. Roberts, what God is like. Jesus relates God's the junior and senior choirs entered intention for us --to be sawed to to the processional hymn. During eternal life. Jesus changed man's the responsive reading, as the status from slave to heir,, one of congregation stood, the minister lit God's children." He concluded, the Christmas Advent candle. "This, we celebrate today, The junior choir sang "Welcome December 25, in the birth of Christ." USC helps Ethiopia Dear Editor: Overseas agencies seldom high- light positive and hopeful projects to win public support. Ethiopia., is a case in point. Men- tion Ethiopia and most Canadians think of a wasteland of war and fam- ine, without hope. This image is mis- leading. There is hardship, but there is also progress. USC Canada is helping to supply funds so that farmers and scientists can work together through Ethics- PRESS thlo PRESS .COUNCIL The Wingham Advanced. Times is a member of the Ontario Press Council which will consider writ- ten complaints about the publication of news, opin- ions and advertising. If a complaint cannot be re- solved with the newspa- per, it should be sent to the Ontario' Press Coun- cil, 151 Slater St, Suite 708, 4uawa, Ontario K1.P Ibl� I pia's Plant Genetic Resource Centre (PGRC), to conserve the country's traditional seeds and select the best for development and storage in times of drought. r PGRC Director, Dr. Melaku Wo ede, describe the program as the only way to sustainable agricultural growth within Ethiopia., Local seeds have been developed by` centuries of co-operation between man and nay ture, to resist drought; pests and di- sease and Unproved varieties will be used to increase. agricultural _pro- duction. The Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers' Associations and the Eta. opia Seed Cooperative are working in close co=operation withFt�RC, The cost to USC of launching and co-ordinating this important pilot project is $1,3 million. We need the financial support of Canadians to help Ethiopia. put its own resources to work. b Please send your contribution; every dollar counts. 1 John Martin, Chief Executive Officer, USC Canada, 56 Sparks Street Ottawaz,Ont KiP B1 , Boxing Day visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Ed David were Wray and Sharon Zimmerman, Mayne and Brenda Roth and family of Fordwich; Jim and Sheila Hill and family, Clifford; Richard and Doreen Moore and family, Palmerston; Fred and Deb Whitehead and family, Walkerton; Brad and Dianne Moore and family, Harriston; Vicki Moore and family and , John Zettel, Chepstow; Stephanie Verstraten and family and Jim Newton, Neustadt; Chris and . Dianne Moore and family, Ayton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanderhey- den and family were Christmas visitors with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Versteeg, RR 2, Gorrie. Boxing Day visitors with Mr, an Mrs. Lloyd Nickel were Mr, an Mrs. Dave Gooding and Brad Listowel; Ian and Bryan Roede Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Wayn Nickel and .children; Mr. and Mr Russel Nickel and friends, John an daughter, Karen. Word was received here Thursda morning that Mrs. Jack (Myrtle Wallace had passed away i ListowelMemorialHospital. Christmas Day visitors with Mr and Mrs. Lyle Simmons were M and Mrs. Ken Kaye, Kendra an Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Ke Simmons .of Palmerston. Christmas visitors with Mrs Nellie- Allan were Mr. and Mrs Bryan Allan and family of Blyth Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Allan an Christopher, Wroxeter, Arnold Alla and Sean of Lucknow, Mr: and ,Mr Don Elliott and family, Petersburg. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan, Mr and Mrs. Jack Ruttan and family Mr. and Mrs'. Bill Wallace and children and Shelly Gibson o Toronto spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs. Garfield. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs.. fon McClement Sandra and 'tom; attended the McClement Christmas held at the Orange Hall in Listowel Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kirkby, Stratford; Tara Kirkby and Scott Kirkby of London; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mason and family of Listowel; Robert Rump of Drayton; Brian Campbell of Molesworth; Todd Mason and friend, were Christmas Day guests with Mr, and Mrs. Carroll Johnson. I1owarc Nixon of Sault Ste. Marie s. on K ng were Mrs. Jim Fitch of Wingham, -Mr. and Mrs Mark Brunarski and family an Peter King, Christmas Day guests with Mrs Jean Clarkson were Terry and Gai Clarkson and girls of Brampton Tom and Cathy Seip and family o Exeter; Isobel Fallis of Harriston; Bob and Eileen Clarkson and family; Larry and Cathy Clarkson. Christmas holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doner were Keith and Margaret Doner, Victoria Square; Ken Doner,`Aurora; Terry, Barbara, Melissa and Julie Doner, Richmond Hill. Christmas visitors with Mr. and' Mrs. George Richards were Mn: and Mrs. Brian Shaw and baby Mark of Kintore; Jim Richards and friend Christmas visitors with lir:. and . -` Mrs. Bruce Kennedy were Mr. ad d Mrs Wayne Lockie and family., Cambridge, Bqb Siefert and Adam of Palmerston; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn l Cober RoyKofennedyKurtzville;. Mr. and Mrs. The Kennedy families held ,tlie Christmas gathering in the Fordwich. Community, Hall, Saturday, Dec. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Will and family of Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hargrave, Tracy and Michael were Christmas visitors with Mrs Alma Hargrave and David. Christmas_ visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sothern were Mr. and Mrs: Bill Weber, Wayne Weber, Miss Melinda Holmes of almerston; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce hannon and family of the,�Clifford rea; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sothern. Mrs. Edna Doig spent several ys last week with Mr. and Mrs. arvey Bride at Don Mills. Canon and Mrs. Orrence Laramie Port ' Elgin ,visited one ,day last eek with Mr. and Mrs „Hector rowne. d Sue Hundertmark of Stratford. p d Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lambkin of a Y, Elliot Lake are spending a few r, weeks with the former's parents and da e other relatives in the area. On H S. Boxing Day they were all guests of d Mr. and Mrs. Jim France and family of at Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. Don Golem w Y ° of Waterloo also were guests at the B same home, ' Boxing Day visitors with Mr, and s. Russel Ruttan were Mr. and rs. Don Hawkins and girls; wayne Smith and friend of elburne; Mr; and Mrs. Don uttan and family, Brussels; Kevin uttan and Wendy Smith, Windsor; ruce Ruttan and boys; Mr. and rs. Holger Feldskov and family, r. and Mrs. Roger Rowley and may. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. 11 Haverfield were Mrs. Alice egfried, Kathy Siegfried and nnifer, Larry Blackmore, tthew and. Tammy, all of London. ey also visited with Mrs. Phebe verfield at Geri -Care Nursing Ho in Harriston, r. and Mrs. -Gordon Sothern ended a family Christmas on turday with the latter's parents, . and Mrs. Gordon Louttit, ngham. rs. Elva Cooper spent Christmas h Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Heuther family at Cambridge. ob David spent Christmas with and Mrs. Ed David n Gerald Brewer was the winner of Mr the Christmas cake donated by the M • Fordwich General Store. D Mr • Dr. Dora Anne Stinson of Halifax; Sh d Mrs. Mary Belle Jarman, Peter and R n Jeff of Courtenay, B.C., are R spending some time at their parents' B • home here and are visiting with Rev, M • and Mrs. John Stinson who are both M , patients in Listowel Hospital. fa d Christmas visitors with Mr and n Mrs. Arnold Doig were Mr. and Mrs. Bi • Jin Doig, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Uhrig Si and Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Je • Doig, all of Harriston; Mr. and Mrs. Ma , Gerald Doig and family, RR 2, Th Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Leland Ha Kress and Jack of Ayr. H • The Cober families enjoyed a M Christmas gathering at the home of att , Mr. and Mrs. Doug Barfoot in Sa Wingham on Sunday, Dec; f{8. Mr Arlene Cober of Arizona spent the Wi Christmas holidays with her mother, M Mrs. Ann Cober, Mr. and Mrs. Guy wit Wilson of Niagara Falls also spent a and few days here and on Friday, all left B for Arizona. Mr. spent several days during the Christmas season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wally Nixon and on Christmas Day they/were all guests with Norman Nixon and family in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haverfield spent Boxing Day with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith in Cambridge. Christmas Day guests with Mr. and. Mrs. Randy King were Mr. and Mrs. Jack King, Listowel and Mr. and Mrs. Roger King and family, Elmira. Friends in the Fordwich area extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Don Hawkins and family (formerly Marjorie. Ruttan) of Shelburne who lost their home by fire just before Christmas. They were not able to save anything. Trinity Anglican Church, Ford- wich and St. Stephen's, Gorrie, held a combined Christmas Eve candle- light service in Gorrie. Special music was provided by the junior and Gorrie Choirs, under the direc- tion of Jean tin `obd. ..0 tm . bay with Mr. Church school holds Christmas concert WROXETER—The United Church Sunday School .resented its annual Christmas concert in the church basement • The opening recitation was given by Doreen Wintemute''s clan: Erin Hutchinson, Angela deBoer and Ben Shipman. Cindy Hutchinson's class, Mark Bridge, Stephanie Schwemler, Tyson deBoer, Stephen Haasnoot, Richard Hays and Jeff Louttit, acted out rhymes. Piano solos and duets were presented by Aaron and Jennifer Barrie and Angela deBoer. Recitations were given by Ben Shipman, Jonathan Schwernler, Scott Chambers, Erin Hutchinson and Angela deBoer. Karen McMichael's and Stephanie Kaster's class, the kids in the kit- chen,presented a marching kitchen band, using as instruments utensils from the kitchen. They also recited a recitation. The participants were Gregory Hutchinson, Miranda HaaSnoot, Scott Chambers., Brad Sturgeon, Lori Bridge, Jamie Leuttit and Mitchell deBoer. Ed Barrie's class, Jennifer and Aaron Barrie, presented a play and Doreen Wintemute's class members. were cheerleaders in a Christina's Cheer skit. The Christmas story was presented by the entire Sunday School, with Ed Barrie as the narrator and Ethel McMichael at the piano. The closing recitation was given by Aaron Barrie, followed by the presentation of attendance cer- tificates and seals by Rev. Jeff Hawkins. The recipients were: first- year certificates, Mitchell and Angela deBoer; second -year seal, Gregory and Erin Hutchinson, Mark Bridge, Brad Sturgeon, Lori Bridge; a third -year seal, Jennifer Barrie; fourth-year seal, Aaron Barrie; - 13th -year seal, Stephanie Kaster; 14th -year seal, Karen- McMichael; 15th -year superintendent's seal, Mrs. Ethel McMichael; 28th -year seal, Doreen Wintemute. Gordon Kaster was the master of ceremonies for the program anti Mrs. , Kaster played the piano