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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-12-21, Page 13T1tE r filiRtpt )TOR [MEMBER .21, L958 — I IBA residents enioy school concert Walton Correspondent MRS. BETTY McCA.LL 8874677 Walton I unit held its Christmas meetings Wednesday evening, December 14 when a pot luck supper was enjoyed by all. Twenty- five members and guests were present. The devotions were presented by Marjorie Humphries with a Christmas Tableau assisted by Judy Emmrich and Marie Coutts. Christmas carols were sung with Doreen Hackwell the pianist. The story of the Legend of the Black Madonna was given by Marie McGavin in the absence of Rev. Bonnie Lamble. Marie McGavin opened the business with a poem, Christmas Gifts. Minutes were read by Audrey Hackwell. Roll call was answered by a Christmas Symbol and song. Announcements of coming events were given out by the President. There will be a Christmas Eve Service at 8:30 pm. Bluevale Church will have their Christmas Eve ser- vice at 7 pm. Music numbers were given by Gloria Wilbee then all joined in with Christmas songs. The evening was closed with prayer and a gift exchange in charge of Gloria Love and Viola Traviss. WALTON 11 UNIT There were 14 members and one visitor present for the December meeting of Unit II held at Maxine Houston's home. Members sat down to a delicious Christmas pot luck supper. Later a short devotional period followed with Maxine in charge. The theme was Day of Wonder and several Christmas carols were sung. A few dates to remember were mention- ed: U.C.W. Installation January 8, annual meeting January 22. Games were enjoyed bringing a most delightful evening to a close. Next meeting in February. DUFF'S UNITED CHURCH Sunday morning greeters at Duffs United Church were Ken and Leona McDonald. Glenda Carter was organist for the Christmas hymns. Junior choir sang an an- them, 'Welcome the Babe' accompanied by Marion Godkin at the piano. Rev. Bonnie Lamble took as her sermon, "The Hand- maid'. December ushers: Barry Hoegy, Ian Wilbee and Murray Dennis. The service at Walton will begin with the announcements at 9:55 am during the winter months. SCHOOL CONCERT The basement of Duff's United Church was packed with parents, grandparents and friends for the Walton Public School on Thursday afternoon, December 15. 'The Christmas Orange' was a musical play presented by the pupils of the Walton School. Mr. Gary Jewitt was M.C. for the following program. Choir opened with "Christmas". Characters were: Sarah age 14 - Loni Horst; Jeff age 9-10 - Chad Hoegy; Christine 6-7 - Kerry Blake; Great -Gramma - Stephanie MacDonald; Miss Stone - Patti - Jo Ward; Santa Claus - Kelly Boven. Choruses sung were: Christmas Doll; Hockey Song; Fashion Parade; World's Best Christmas Tree. Christmas Tree in a one -room Country School. Welcome - Miss Stone; Opening recitation - Nicholas Den Haan. Kindergarten: poem - 6 little evergreens were: Paul Linton, Maegan Beuennan, Cynthia McClure, Rose Peters, Nicholas Faun, Joshua Horst. Play: "The Little Fir Tree". Trees were Christopher Hill, Jody Vander Veen; Adam Koehler, Rebekah Brandon, Charlene Thompson, Woodsman - Christopher Blake. Dog - Paul Linton, Fairies - Tammy McClure, Kassie-Jo Hoegy, Katie Emmrich, Leanne Den Haan, Katie Lubbers Amanda McClory, Kelly McDonald. Santa - Bradley Lubbers. Grade one presented the play: "The Sulky Brownies". Santa - Jason MacDonald; Mrs. Santa - Alicia Dalton; Two Brownies - Pam Elliott, Dennis Rijkhoff; Toy Soldiers - Justine McQuire, Chris Siemon, Brian Hawks Singing Dolls - Wendy Glouser, Melissa Dube. Teddy Bears - Corey Culbert, Brad Somerville, Matthew McLellan. Christmas Fairies - Jillian Houston, Sandra McNichol, Jack -in -the -Boxes - Trevor Ward, Catherine Bourne. Dancing Dulls - Amy Shortreed, Theresa Pryce, Janice Mc- Callum. Brownie Messenger - Ben Finlayson. Grade Two: Christmas Pageant: Welcome - Nicholas Den Haan, Narrator • Melissa Harrison, First Innkeeper - Kerrie McClure, Joseph - Robbie Mitchell, Kind In- nkeeper - Sarah McLellan, Mary - Ellen Workman, Cow - Jamie Emmrich, Angel - Theresa McCrory, 1st Shepherd - Jennifer Lubbers, 2nd Shepherd - Darrell Dalton, 3rd Shepherd - Jason Thompson, 1st Wiseman, 2nd Wiseman - Kevin Bernard, 3rd Wiseman - Abby Dietz, Donkey - Caroli McCall. Grade Three: Square Dance, "It's a Mar- shmallow World" taking were: Erin Siemon, Mark Beuerman, Loni Horst, Brent Haselgrove, Melissa Pinkney, Jeremy Ben- newies, Stephanie MacDonald, Brent Pryce. Playlet - "Ten Minute Cure" playing the part of Mother - Sherry Power, Wesley - Mark Beuerman, Drill, "Christmas Time's A Coming" was presented by Jason Badley, Tracy Goodland, Jeffrey Bourne, Christina Kuntz, Matthew Shortreed, Erin Siemon, Craig Somerville. Tap Dance by Brent Pryce. Closing with the choir K-3 with "Miracles, Mysteries." PEOPLE Members of the McLaughlin family held their Christmas get together in the Walton Hall on Sunday. Home from Clinton hospital are Elva Bolger and Chris Stevenson who spent a cou- ple of days recently in University Hospital, London. All their friends wish them a good recovery. People in the village appreciated the Junior choir and their leader, Rev. Bonnie Lamble when they sang Christmas Carols from door to door last Thursday evening. Wishing you all the Season's Blessings. Sunday school presents pageant of color Cromarty Correspondent MRS. ROBERT LAING 345-2326 The Sunday School children presented the pageant, A Rainbow of Promises, at the White Gift service at Hibbert United Church Sunday morning. Dressed in the colors of the rainbow, they told the story of God's pro- mise to Noah and to Isaiah, and related them to the Christmas Story, As each color was mentioned in poetry and scripture, a verse of the Rainbow Song was sung and a color on a beautiful rainbow was lit up with miniature Christmas lights. Narrators for the pageant were Christopher Scott and Leanne Gardiner. Also taking part were Heather Kerslake, Tessa Dill, Nicholas Chessell, Nevin, Tara and Kailey Dow, Julie and Becky Martyn, Steven, Lisa and Amanda Pullman, LariJo Gardiner, Carrah and Cain Templeman, Christie, Jeremy, and T.J. Clough, Christena and Adam Miller, Pamela Miller, Cassandra Parsons, Dan and Kim Semen, Sarah and Trevor Elliott, and Susie McKellar. The children were assisted in preparing for the pageant by their teachers, Carol Ann Scott, Alice Gardiner, Bev Templeman, Eva Laing, Cathy Elliott, and Ruth Laing. Santa visits Dublin • from page 12 Seaforth, Gerald Groothuis of Egmondville, Ed. O'Brady of Listowel and Rejeuni Charlebois 'from Listowel. They all gave thanks and hoped to attend as many meetings as possible. The draws on the tickets followed which are 1st prize, side of pork won by Harold Black, RR 5 Walton, 2nd Texas Mickey, won by G. Gatz, Listowel, 3rd ($75.00) won by Bernadette Smith, RR 6, Goderich, 4th ($50.00) won by Marlin Matten, Bayfield, 5th ($25.00) won by Percy Adams, Huronview, Clinton, 6th (Boa of Kramers Honey) won by Jack Hamilton, RR 1, Varna, 7th (1 goose) won by Emmanuel Caroalho, Listowel; 8th (1 Gander) won by Gerald McDonald, RR 3 Blyth. All prizes were donated by members of the 4th Degree. A delicious turkey dinner, planned and supplied by member's wives, was much enjoyed, and dancing to the music of Mozart's Band finished off the very enjoyable evening. PEOPLE Judy Enns and friend Tammy from Strat- ford called on her mother Olga Eckert on Sunday. Olga returned home from hospital last week. Keith and Rita Kelly from Strat- ford also called on the Eekerts Saturday evening. Chddreen i1 and Christmas ��A•�1a` � wave made for each wish\, other. m d fore each all our customers and their b tamthes a wanm. %vondentul holiday Main St. 527-2320 fieaf Orth Gigs r t . , as Magtc In'the love and warmth that is Christmas. We're so very glad to know you. JIM 'COLEMAN CARPENTRY 527-1684 The Sunday School Superintendent, Alice Gardiner, led in the worship service with scriptures and prayer being given by Sherri and Sarah Elliott. A reading, Manger in the Cross was taken by Hugh and Karen Norris, Michelle Martyn and Danny Elliott, Lisa Gardiner and Sherri Elliott. The third candle of the Advent Wreath was lit by Craig, Peggy and Ian Kerslake. The offering was received by Tom Laing and Dennis Elliott, with Dan Elliott giving the Offertory Prayer. The service concluded with the congrega- tion joining in the singing of the chorus of the Rainbow Theme Song and the benediciton, pronounced by the Rev. Lucie Milne. 4. .c, ..,e d► Q fit.=s��,�y�v `offor- ave -gr-S; 0 o n®'7'd'••► � - +,v ql 9 vo 0 Dorthy Dillon returned from hospital to the home of her sister Madeline (Mrs. Sylvester Ryan) of RR 2, Gadshill. We all wish you Dorothy continuing improvement in your health. Don and I wish everyone a Very Blessed Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year. Hensall shuffleboard date moved Hensel] Correspondent SUSAN HARTMAN 262-2449 SHUFFLEBOARD SCORES In Hensall shuffleboard action on December 13. high five game winners were: Dave Kyle, 398; Pearl McKNight, 254; and Walter Davis. 252. High six game winners were John Pep- per 375; Dorothy Brintnell, 371; and Alf Rocs, 290. NOTICE - there es a change of date for next week. Shufflebearding will take place on Wednesday, December 28 - not Tuesday. A VERY MERRY YULE! and SEAFORTH SEWING CENTRE Main St., Seaforth 527-1900 Season's cliseetings VeterjitWed ing you, our +Xy(customers :Myon, and would 'lift 'take this <Ttunity to thank �y11 fur your support throughout the year. Ken, lean, Ivielisa and Derrick CATHY MARY LOL CHERYL Wi nter Wonderland The sparkle and glow of Christens; is all around Ar dins beautitu' rrrne we d like to say thank; ice vour rrrendshrp and support 5 lower a is t FLO.c'URS FOR ALL OCCASIONS by }eon 527-1110 r"'isSni�m�' 11111M—"51 3"4' 110,149J New Location Next to VOA 36 Ma's. Sr. S., Sealonh JEWELLERS Kevin Gillis