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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-10-12, Page 17THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 12, 1988 — 17A Hensal.l residents urged to show their Halloween spirit Hensall Correspondent SUSAN HARTMAN 262-2448 Final plans have been made for the Village of Hensall Christmas Party and the deadlines for tickets is October 31. Any group or company interested in tickets should contact the Village Office. A limited number of tickets are available. All businesses should bring their goodies for the Hensall Hamper to the Village Of- fice. This basket of goodies will be given out to newcomers to Hensall. This year the Week of The Child in Hensall will be held from October 15 to 22. As usual the children will be invited to take part in appropriate events for that week. Some of the groups that will be welcoming children include the Brownies, Kid's Beat, all Scouting Groups, the Minor Hockey and Figure Skating Clubs and the Hensall Nursery School. The grand finale will be the Dress -up parade on Saturday, October 22 starting at the Fire Hall. Group or family Mini -Floats are needed to make the parade a success so get your group together now and plan something. IIALLOWEEEN SPIRIT The Village staff would like to challenge the staff of all businesses and industries in Hensall, as well as citizens, to dress up on Halloween. To commemorate this showing of Hensall spirit all spooks will gather in front of the old garage beside the Village Hall for a group photo at 1 p.m. Put on your best face and costume and show your Hen- - sail Halloween Spirit. Don't forget Hensall Library Story Hour every Thursday afternoon from 1 till 2 p.m. All 3,4 and 5 -year-olds are welcome to join in the fun as stories are read, songs sung, crafts made and each others company en- joyed. Moms are welcome to stay but it is not necessary. Kippen Women's UNITED CHURCH NEWS The family of God gathered at Hensall United Church on Sunday to celebrate Thanksgiving. The service included special numbers by both the Junior and Senior Choirs. Grant St. John read the Old Testa- ment lessons and Reverend Wright's ser- mon was Jubilee; taken from the book of Leviticus. Next week the congregation will gather in the Fellowship Hall after the services for coffee, tea and cookies. The Official Board will meet this Thurs- day evening — the executive at 7:30 p.m. Committees at 8 p.m. and the Full Board at 8:30 p.m. The next Bale of clothing for Mission ser- vices in London will be packed on Tuesday, October 25. Any donations should be left prior to that date in the alcove by the washrooms. What may not fit you any longer could keep someone else warm this winter. Foor greeter was Steven McGregor and ushers were Peter Drysdale, Rick McGee and Gerry Drysdale. NORTHCREST NEWS Betty and Bob Mole of Dungannon visited with his mother, Margaret Mole on Sunday. Mary and Bill Manning of Blyth spent part of Sunday with the McKnights on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Pepper of Hamilton and Mrs. Sandy Pepper of Seaforth enjoyed a visit with their brother John on Tuesday. While in the area they dropped in to South Huron Hospital in Exeter to see John's wife Pearl who is a patient there. Hilda and Carl Payne spent a lovely six days last week travelling North on an escorted coach tour. They vieted the color- ful scenery and had a great time. YOUTH FOR CHRIST South Huron Youth For Christ held its opening rally October 1 at the Brucefield Public School. Lori Coneybeare led the YFC Institute to hold s Kippen Correspondent MRS. MARGARET HOGGARTH 263-6902 A Thanksgiving service was celebrated at St. Andrews United Church in Kippen on Sunday, October 9, when Rev. Lorne Keays preached on "gratitude in, all circumstances". The ministry of music was provided by the choir singing "Lord We Thank Thee". Next Sunday, October 16 is Kippen's An- niversary Service at 11 a.m. Guest Preacher will be Mr. Doug Schade of Dashwood. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NEWS Kippen East WI will hold its education meeting on Wednesday, October 19 at 8:300 p.m., at the home of Dorothy Bell, Exeter. cheer while Philip Gower and Jeff Westlake made a grand entry with the Circle 'C' Ranch Quiz trophy. Youth For Christ won the trophy for the second year in a row at Delevan, New York this summer. Director Ron Westlake presented individual trophies to the winning team. Present were Philip Gower, Goderich and Jeff Westlake, Bayfield. Absent were Kathleen Little, Ex- eter; Trisha Plant, Blyth; and Chris Westlake, Bayfield. The rally got started with the chorus "We're Together Again". Tim Connor and Rod Friesen from the Zurich Mennonite Church sang several songs with guitar accompaniment. The newly released film, "Test of Faith", challenged everyone, especially students to stand • for their faith. The next rally will be held Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m. with guest speaker Pastor Mark Scarr, Goderich and Pastor Kevin Rogers, Exeter providing special music. Quizzing also begins so plan to attend! HENSALLUCW Unit 4 of Hensall United Church Women met on October ai with 15 members present. The meeting was conducted by Elva For- rest. Mary Roobol gave the Devotional "Thanksgiving". An introduction to the study on South Africa, was given by Mabel Shirray. Pictures of Algonquin Park - The Beauties of Nature were shown courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Malik, who recently returned from a trip to the famous Park. Lunch was served by Pearl Shaddick and Rena Caldwell. SHUFFLEBOARD RESULTS Six game shuffleboard winners for Tues- day, October 4 were Eileen Dowson 327, Jack Consitt 314, Emma Campbell 303 and Jay Hogg 284. Five game winners were Ellen Coutts 324, Gertie Moir 253 and Isabel Rogerson 252. Shuffling continues every Tuesday at 1 ale of old hats Roll call is to be answered by naming your first school and telling where it was located. Wrap up an old hat to sell. The buyer must wear it all evening. Guest speaker will be Betty McGregor, a Town and Country Homemaker representative. p.m. at the Hensall Arena. PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Roberts celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary recently with a month long trip. They travelled to Canada's Western Provinces by the nor- thern route to Victoria and Vancouver. Following the scenic Pacific Coastline to San Francisco, they returned home through the USA. Ron, Susan and Brad Hartman and Eugene and Barb, Eugene Jr. and Kerri, all of Hensall, spent Thanksgiving Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hartman of Dashwood. Six of their eight children were present, along with their families. On Monday Ron, Susan and Brad were in Grand Bend to celebrate again with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Don Caldwell and family. SCHOOL NEWS Hensall Public School welcomed six more new students to increase enrollment to 196. Welcome to Crystal and Jason Boyd and to Christopher, Jason, Lisa and Amy Elliot. The elections for student council are com- plete. Congratulations to all who ran for of- fice for a great effort. The new leaders f the student body are President, Victoria Bisback; Vice Pre's, Shane Pepper; Treasurer, Thomas Scotchmer; Secretary, Matthew Tinney; Grade 5/6 reps., Lori. Gould and Blair Moir; Grade 4/5 Lisa Campbell and Julie Rooseboom; and Grade 3 rep. Jonathan Campbell. On October 5 the cross country team was in Exeter for the ,area meet while Kindergarten to Grade 3 enjoyed a trip to the Harvest Event at Lambton Heritage Museum near Grand Bend. On October 6 the Grade 4 to 8 students left Hensall at 6:30 a.m. for a full day excursion to Toronto. October will be a busy month at HPS with Hot Dog Day, trips to Exeter to attend plays, student photos and of course the in- evitable Halloween Parties. Students will again this year have a rake- a-thon to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Research. Anyone interested in having lawns raked, gardens dug or other small yard tasks performed, should call the school at 262-2833. TOY SHOW Don't forget the Kinsmen's Farm Toy Show this Sunday at the Hensall Arena from 10 till 4. Admission only $1 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are now available for Trip of the Month tickets. Con- tact any Kinsment member and he will be more than happy to sell you 12 chances on a wonderful vacation. • SOYBEANS • CORN TO YOUR NEAREST HENSALL CO-OP RECEIVING ELEVATOR Now 2 locations to receive soybeans and corn Help support your local farmer owned Co-op in the area NIBBLE FREE - Winnitred Mason of Ulinton, right, was awarded a silver tray for losing 75 pounds during her membership in the Seaforth Non Nibblers Club. Making the presentationdo Mrs. Mason is Virginia Crich, president of the club. Mcllwraith photo. .ter Hensall District Co-operative Hensall 262-3002 Seaforth Office 527-0770, Elevator 527-2024 You are cordially invited to attend An exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture entitled "Half a Century of Art" by the late C. William Kettlew,ell of Clinton At Historic Van Egmond House Museum, Seaforth Opening on Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988 - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Continuing daily until Sunday, Oct. 23 - 2.•00 - 5:00 p.m. The Van Egmond Foundation Elizabeth Willmot Kettlewell Box 1033 Seaforth, Ontario (519) 482-9641 NOK 1WO, 527-0413 • SOYBEANS • CORN TO YOUR NEAREST HENSALL CO-OP RECEIVING ELEVATOR Now 2 locations to receive soybeans and corn Help support your local farmer owned Co-op in the area NIBBLE FREE - Winnitred Mason of Ulinton, right, was awarded a silver tray for losing 75 pounds during her membership in the Seaforth Non Nibblers Club. Making the presentationdo Mrs. Mason is Virginia Crich, president of the club. Mcllwraith photo. .ter Hensall District Co-operative Hensall 262-3002 Seaforth Office 527-0770, Elevator 527-2024