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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-12-13, Page 15WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13,1995 United Church Women meet December 4 at Sunday School GORRIE--The Christmas meeting of the United Church Women was held Dec. 4 in the Sunday School room with 19 members present. The room was decorated in hunter green, white lace and the glow of several coal -oil lamps. Debbie ''acques and Edna Fairies presented -the worship program. Mrs. Jacques gave a warm wel- come to all and the call to worship. The opening carol was "0 Come, All Ye Faithful". Mrs. Jacques and Mrs. Fairies had several readings, including "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", "Come, Lord Jesus" and some depicting Jesus the King, who is many different kinds of kings to all who believe. The Christmas scripture texts were taken from Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 2:1-12. Marie Strong 'played the piano as old-time favor- ites were sung throughout the wor- ship. The offering was received by Margaret Taylor and Velma Mann and dedicated by Mrs. Fairies. Mrs. Jacques closed the worship with prayer and "Joy To The World" was sung. Members were left with the thought that Jesus' journey be- gan in the manger and He is the King of compassion and love. Wendy Stewart thanked the lead- ers for their program and read a Christmas program entitled "Love". Marion Schefter read the November minutes and the slate of officers for 1996. Shirley Doig pre- sented the financial report of a very successful year. Donations were made to Camp Menesetung and Friendship House for Women and Children at Gode- rich. A cheque will be presented to the board of stewards from UCW and Rev. Jeff Hawkins reported the Fund Raisers also will present a cheque. Members were reminded of Christmas visits to shut-ins. Events for the coming year were announced and include: Feb. 11, Valentine supper; May 14, 15 and 16, bale; June 12, garden party; Oct. 27, Halloween supper and Nov. 30, Christmas bazaar. The slate of officers for the com- ing year is as follows: president, Wendy Stewart; assistant president, Donna Nay; presbyterial represen- tative, Eleanore Grainger; secre- tary, Mrs. Schefter; treasurer, Mrs. Doig; advertising secretary, Marie Strong; representative to the manse committee, Mrs. Strong; Catering committee, Mrs. Jacques, Catharine Stewart, Marga- ret Greig, Jean Price and Darlene Payne; funeral lunch, Dorothy Elschner and Mrs. Nay; friendship and cheer, Mrs. Fairies, Ilene Has - tie; program committee, Mrs. Fairies, Kathy Edgar; pianist, Mrs. Strong; decorating committee, Jackie Gowdy, Margaret Brewer and auditors, Mrs. Jacques and Carol Mann. Grace was sung and a delicious lunch served and enjoyed. Bluevale seniors enjoy dinner BLUEVALE--The Bluevale Senior Citizens had their Christmas dinner at the Bluevale United Church, ca- tered to by the young ladies of the Church. A delicious meal was en- joyed by 42 members and one guest. The president, Joe Walker, thanked the ladies on behalf of the club. At this time, they all went, to the Bluevale Hall where Mrs. Mel Craig introduced the guest speaker, Marguerite Thomas, a public health nurse. She spoke on being grouchy and living among people who are grouchy. She gave some helpful' hints on ways to get out of a bad mood, saying it is unhealthy and people lose out on a lot of good times and relationships over the course of their lives. Being grouchy gets you " no- Bluevale UCW meet at Kountry Kitchen BLUEVALE--The United Church Women met at the Bluevale Kount- ry Kitchen for their dinner prior to • the Christmas meeting on Dec. 6. Afteg the dinner, members returned to the church. „The presideht;Etoile Johnston, opened the meeting,' followed by the minutes given by Secretary Shirley Nicholson. Audrey Edgar gave the treasurer's report. Binevale News The "white -gift service" was held at Bluevale Presbyterian Church last Sunday, followed by a potluck luncheon. Following the luncheon, the Sunday School stu- dents presented their Christmas concert. The MacLennan, Thompson and Warwick families held their Christ- mas dinner recently at the Bluevale Community Hall. Dustin Golley of Oliphant spent the weekend recently with his grandparents, Norma and Glenn Colley. Sunday School students partici- pated in the "white -gift service" at Bluevale United Church. Birthday greetings from the com- munity go to Stanley Moffatt as he celebrates a "special birthday" this week. LEGION SHOOT Fifteen tables of shoot were in play at the Wingham Legion Hall last Monday night. Louise Bosman was the high lady and Marie Merkley, second high. Clarence Ohm was high man and Marie Chittick (playing on the white card) was second high. Edythe Coultes and Flo Ohm tied for the most shoots for the la- dies with Mrs. Coultes being the eventual winner. Keith Toye had the most shoots for the men. Draw prizes were awarded to Helen Martin, John King, Merle McFarlane and Alex Robertson. The next Legion card party, a shoot, will be held on Monday, Jan. 8. BELGRAVE EUCHRE There were 11 tables of euchre in play at the Women's Institute Hall last Wednesday, Dec. 6. Agnes Bieman was the high lady and Aileen Leddy, second high. Marie Merkley had the most lone hands and Florence Schefter was low lady. Jim Coultes was the high man and George Inglis, second high. Ross Taylor had the most lone hands and Mel Jacklin was low man. 6 Bonnie Johnston led in worship with everyone singing "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" with Mary Lou Johnston at the piano. Bonnie Johnston read the scripture from Luke 2: 8-20. • She • #hen 'read/about' the; wonders •`-the •shepherds experaence1' and said let's put Christ into Christmas. As we think about our Christmas gifts, she said, let's not lose sight of what Christmas means. She closed with a prayer and all sang "Silent Night". Bessie Johnston had the enter- tainment with a skit entitled "Grandma Got Ran Over 13y a Reindeer". This was performed by Unit 4 and Rev. Randy Banks and was really enjoyed by all. Mrs. Johnston then gave a reading on "The First Day of Harvest". A few more Christmas carols were sung. The president closed the meeting with the UCW Benedic- tion. Stanley Black is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Friends, relatives and neighbors wish Stanley a speedy recovery. Congratulations go to Ken Hop- per, who was selected Kinsman of the Year recently for the work he has done for the Belgrave club over the past year. Ken accepted his plaque from President Harry Wil- son. Past President Paul Moffatt also was presented a plaque by the current president. Ida Evans and Mrs. E. Evans of Brus;als visited with Harold and Edith Vincent last Thursday after- noon. Don and Carol Vincent of Petit- codiac, New Brunswick, spent the weekend with their parents recent- ly, George and Greta Webster of Wingham and Harold and Edith Vincent. Belgrave. Harold and Edith Vincent had a surprise visit last Sunday afternoon from two cousins, Thillman and Mike Wallace of Chugiak, Alaska. Clarence Stokes of Wingham ac- companied Mildred and Clarence Yuill and Olive Bolt of Belgrave to Listowel on Saturday, Dec. 2, to join in the golden wedding anniver- sary celebration of their cousins, John and Agnes Lane. "Mabel's Moms" met at the home of Mabel Wheeler at the reg- ular time on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Attending were: Andrea Stevenson, Mathew and Tyler; Kim Higgins and Laura; Linda Hess and An- drew; Bet Higgins, Meagan, Melis- sa and Kate; lila Procter and Ben; Sherri Sippel, Christa, Scott and Daniel; Claren Yuill; Sandra Dorsch and Melinda and Rev. Mary Jane Hobden. The topic discussed was coping with stealing. where, noted Mrs. Thomas, but you can change yourself, even if you can't change others. She left some reading material on the subject and other subjects as well. Elizabeth McKercher thanked Mit. Thomas and presented her with a small gift in appreciation. A few games of cards were en- joyed with the following winners: high man, Wes Paulin; high lady, Vera Moffatt; low man, Ross Tur- vey; low lady, Winnie Boyd and door prizes, Hugh and Mary Camp- bell. Everyone enjoyed some punch, cheese and crackers and raw fruit. A gift exchange also took place. The next seniors' open card par- ty is Jan. 8, the next Bluevale dance is Jan. 12 and the next seniors' meeting is Jan. 29, 1996. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone from the Bluevale iSenior Citizens.• Christmas theme for Whitechurch United Church Women WHITECHURCH--The Decem- ber meeting of the United Church Women was held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. Dessert was served prior to the meeting by the hostess, Agnes Farrier. Mrs. Farrier opened the meeting by reading "Treasures of Christ- mas". Other readers included Mar- garet Sleightholm, Janet Cook and Mildred McClenaghan, who read a poem entitled "The Cobbler". Mrs. Cook read a story entitled. "Christmas Pageant in the Church". Mrs. Farrier gave a piano solo, "Star of the East" and Hazel Laid- law led in prayer. Seven members answered the roll call by naming their reason for joy at Christmas. The meeting closed with the singing of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". Dolores Kaufman returned home last Sunday after spending three months with her daughter and son- in-law, Ian and Sherry Defner of Kangaroo Island, south of Austra- lia. It is summertime there, she re- ports and the temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. Rev. Jeff Hawkins received into the Gorrie United Church by bap- tism last Sunday morning, Zachary Keith, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Watson. Elva Jacques has returned home after spending a week with her daughter at Kitchener, following the death of her son-in-law, Lew Taylor. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Nancy and her family in their recent loss. THE WHAM ADVANCE -TIMES SOLUTIONS ACROSS 'SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. Cribs 4. Goliath 8. Abler 9. Glacial 10. Unclear. 12. Award 13. Act 14. Sincerely 16, Carob 18. Sestina 20. Richard 22. Alamo 23. Sorghum 24. Ewers 1. Chanukah cards 2. Illicit 3. Sarge 4. Gag 5. Leakage 6. Akita 7. Holiday carols 11. Ranis 14. Sabbath 15. Emirate 17. Racer 19. Stale 21. 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