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The Huron Expositor, 1986-01-08, Page 5BRUSSELS AND AREA tChristrnas Congregation visits. Callander residents Brussels Correspondent EDNA McLELLAN 887-9084 The Callander Nursing Home residents had a blessed Christmas season. The residents have been visited by Rev. Lyons and his congregation from the Anglican Church; Doug and Evelyn Purdy from the Salvation Army; Brussels Zion and Ethel Mennonite Churches and Father Stan from W Ingham. Eighty children from East Wawanosh School sang carols and a junior and senior choir was also present from the Brussels Public Schaol. A staff and residents party was held and each staff member gave a gift to one of the residents. Once again Mrs', Jeannette Boyn- ton led the discussion group. Everyone at the home was saddened by the death of Murra Grant. Sympathy goes to her husband Gordon who is,'also a resident at the home. Twenty-two residents went on a bus tour around Brussels to see the Christmas lights, The tour was followed by the Leo Club singing Christmas carols and everyone enjoying pumpkin tarts made by the residents. Christmas Eve. Bob and Donna Lowes and family and Bev Cardiff held a candlelight service. Christmas Day Adeline Smith, Howard Clark,. Maggie Griffith, Eva and Oliver Stewart. Marion Ltetherland, Margaret Me - Brine. Ethel Fischer, Bessie McCutcheon. • Nichol spent a few days in Shelbourne Millie MacFarlane. Elsie Shaw and Dorothy visiting with Marg and ian Harris and family. Higgins spent the day with their families as Christmas Marg gueSts with Bir and Sylvia well as having Christmas dinner in the home. Stevenson and family were Paul and Dianne Helen and Joe Poirier, Mary Clark, Della Stevenson. David, Darren and Luanne; Mr. Shaw, Mona and Mary Hamilton, Pal and Mrs. Cecil Herman and Mike Chambers. Somers. Ella and Carman Gwinnitand Louise Bill and Sylvia Stevenson and family spent a Hislap had Christmas dinner• with loved ones few days over the holidays at their parents in at the home. Stoney Creek and Tillsonburg. Baby Thomas Baker was the winner of a HOME DECOR candle centrepiece on the Christmas draw. The Majestic Women's Institute meets Dorothy Higgins spent !MeBoxnto Day with today in the library. They are also sponsoring her nephew Don Pletchdstaff wouldn. the Adult Course Home Decor which will The residentsParlStevenson and to he ho elike to begin near the end of January. Please give welcome CHRISTMAS STMASV to the home. Kathy Bride or Joan Jacobs a call if you are CHR(STMAS�'ISITOR.� interested.g Mr. and Mrs. Dave Huether. Jeffrey and Kevin of Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. Roger FAREW EIJ.PARTY Tipple, Jonathon and Sarah of Burlington and A farewell party was held on Decemberr 28 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ritchie of Scarborough in the Brussels Legion for Don and Bessie spent the Christmas week with Mr and M rs. Blenkhorn, who are leaving the community to Murray Huether and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Huether, Sandra and Sheri,ol' Brussels. On the Sunday previous to Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Iden McDonald joined them in a Christmas celebration with Grandma, Edna McDonald of Huronview at the Blue Fountain in Clinton. Marie McTaggart was also present. Peggy Cudmore spent Christmas in Kitchener with her grandson and his wife, Jeff and Nancy Nay. Having Christmas dinner with Clem and Edna McLellan were Alvin, Pam, Sarah, Melissa and Baby Alvin McLellan of RR 3, Brussels. Carl. Debbie, Ronnie, Matthew and Lance McLellan of RR 4, Brussels, Max, Barb and Crystal McLellan of Brussels and David and Dianne McLellan of RR4, Walton and Gordon McIRIlan of Hamilton called at the same home, he was having Christmas with his sister and brother-in-law Sid •and Melody White. Visitors from Thursday 011 Sunday with Alvin and Pam were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark and Alien 'of Pickering. They alljoined the Clark families in Wingham for a Christmas get-together on Friday. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Stute and family joined family members in Strathroy tor their Christmas. Christmas guests with Ross and Barb Nichol were tan and Marg Harris, Joanna, Carolyn and Daniel of Shelburne, Janet Prout of Kitchener. Ron Prout, Paul Nichol of Guelph. Hugh and Susan Nichol and their boys Stefan, Terry, Cody and Joshua. Paul make their new home in Allsa Craig. Les and Bonnie Brewer presented them with a' mantel clock and a sum of money on behalf of all their friends at Branch 218. CONCERT HELD Melville Church school held their annual Christmas concert on Sunday December 22. Wilfred Shortreed, the superintendent welcomed everyone. A program called A Celebration of Christmas involving all the students followed. Leanne Armstrong was narrator. The four and five -year-olds began with a number entitled Christmas Symbols. They were Matthew Shortreed, Sarah Exel, Crystal Semple, Kara Pepper and Heather Douma. Carol servuce at Knox Belgrave Correspondent MRS. LEW IS STO N EHOI'SE ' 887.9487 ■ Day were: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayberry, ' Marilyn. Kimberly and Darryl oflendesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill, Jeffery, Richard and Robbie of RR 1, Tavistock; Mr. and Mrs. _ Flank Procter. Karen and Kevin of RR 5, A piano prelude of Christmas music Brussels: Mr, Doug Townley and Kristen of presented by Sheila Anderson, candelabra Welland and Marjorie Procter of London. with glowing tapers. poinsettias and a tree The Campbell family met in the W omen's with its many colored lights and baubles institute Hall on Sunday, December 29 for a revived the Christmas spirit in the large potluck meal and a slide show. After singing congregation which attended the Carol Christmas carols, Santa distributed gifts and service in Knox United Church, Belgrave candy bags to the children. Those attending December 24. were Mrs. Gordon Campbell and Heather of The opening sentences and prayer were Richmopfj, ifiaLS.lgi a Utpmpbell of London, renid by Rev. John G. Roberts. ' Mr. and (Mrss l eter `grommet of Clintdn, Mrs. George Procter. organist. accompan- ' Mrs. Barry Bondi and Judy, Mr. and Mts. led the senior choir for their anthem. The Bert' Campbell and boys of Wingham, Mr. ,Junior choir also sang. and Mrs. Rod Ansley and family of Blyth, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent. Mrs. Dorothy and Mrs. Bruce Campbell and boys, Mr. and Lagan. Mr. Harold Vincent attended the Mrs Lorne Campbell, Mrs. Olive Campbell. funeral of their cousin Mr. Russe! Bentley at Mrs ivy Cloakey. Mr. and Mrs. John (Continue on Page A i The Celebration of Christ's birth was portrayed by the Nursery class which the Bill -Falconer Funeral Home In Clinton. New Years guests of Mr. and Mts. Lewis Stonehouse were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth, Mrs Irlma Edgar of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cortes of Tavistock, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar and Don of RR 4. Wingham. Tabitha Pattison of R113. W Ingham. Karen Marks of Belgrave spent a couple of days last week with their grandmother Mrs Roy Pattison, 'Mrs. Bert Johnston spent Sunday after- noon with her cousins Mr and Mrs Edward Watson of Blyth, Mr and Mrs. Gerald Watson of Forest spent a couple of days in the New Year hejirtays eitlh their sister-in-law Mrs. Roy Pattison. SCl1OOLCON('1 LT East Wawanesh Public School students held their annual Christmas Concert on Thursday December 19 in the school auditorium. Thb large assembly of parents and friends were welcomed by the Primary Choir (Kindergarten to Grade 3i who sang five Christmas Carols including the "Welcome Sang." �i"Christmas at the OK Corral" .vas presented by Grade 7.8. Members of the Senior Choir (tirades 4 to sang "Silver tDells" "Frosty the Snow- man" and "Winter Wonderland." +;nide 6 to 7 presented "Sounds of 1'hritmas" "0 tittle Town of Bethlehem" and "Christmas Around the World..• The program closed with the Senior Choir (Grades , :; i singing four Christmas carols. A large rrbwd was in attendance on Friday evening in the otnen.s institute Hall for the annual Sunday School concert sponsored by K box United Church, Belgrave. Rev John G. Roberts acted as master of ceremonies. The Junior Sunday School choir opened the pprogram with two songs. Each class from hegrniters to seniors presented eitherskits or songs describing the Christmas stories. Jayne Vincent gave a recitation. tan Morton sang a solo and Ross Procter read a poem praising the community spirit of Lewis Cook. Clifford Coultes and Company held an auction sale of much needed items for around the house. The Senior Sunday school choir closed the program with three Christmas carols. George Cull led in a short sing -song and Santa arrived and passed out bags of candy andgifts to all members of the Sunday School. PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cottrill and Shawn, Dale Lamont, Ms Clara Fernedas, Vincent, Carey and Terry of London visited over • Clhfisfmas with Mr and Mrs. Jim Lamont. They all spent Christirias evening with Mr. and Mis Ralph McCrea and Winnie Vincent of Blyth. Mr. and fins. Leslie Vincent spent a' few days during Christmas Week with their son and daughter in -la* and family, Mr. and. Mrs. Wayne Vincent ofMi'lton and their son Paul Vincent in Burlington Elizabeth Procter spent Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday at the home of her daltghter .and son m tate` Mr.and Mts. ilowai'd Zettler. Shetty and twins Amanda 111(1 Alicia of RR 4.'Walkerton-. , Alar v'isitin'g at the same Vane on Deicing THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JANUARY 8, 1886 A5 Included a�,ai�snon,�a, Amy Bradley Shortreed, Amy Shortreed, Amy Douma, Jogio Semple and, Richard Armstrong. The Grade 1 and 2 class, Brent Pepper, Scot Clarkson, Chris Armstrong, Andrew Exel, Jason Shortreed and Rodney Clark did a presentation on sharing. The adult choir sang. Leanne Armstrong and Karla King read the text. Margaret Shortreed sang. The Celebration of Thanksgiving and ,Praise was handled by Grades 3 to 6. They represented a family sitting around the kitchen table and were: Father, Bret Clarkson; Mother, Wendy Clark; daughter, Kendra Shortreed and son, David Arm- strong. Laura Douma and Rob Shortreed were also part of the skit. Jim Shortreed took up the conceder' and - Joanne and Karla King performed a piano -clarinet duet. Rev. Jamieson said the prayer and thanked the pupils and teachers for their fine program. UNITED CHURCH • Rev. Carpentier spoke on "Cali We Claim Fellowship with God?" at the January 5 service of the Brussels United Church. Prayers were said for the sick and shut-ins and the choir had an anthem presentation. The United Church congregation and their minister will have the service of worship at the Callender Nursing 'Home, The deadline for the 1985 reports is January 15. The Official Board of pastoral charge will meet on Wednesday, January 15 at 8 p.m. in the Brussels United Church. Please try to attend, on the agenda the budget for 1986. Knight is awarded a scholarship Toronto where she will take the plane for flowers were placed in the church in memory Cranbrook Correspondent Panama City, Florida and will spend a week of the late Earl Dunn, a former member .� RS. MAC ENGEL with her grandmother, Ella Knight. whose funeral took place on Saturday in 587-68 15 Family members of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Listowel. Engel who were home for Christmas included The Bentley families celebrated an early Maty Ellen Knight, daughter of Ross and 'Mr. and Mrs, Campbell Grant and family and Christmas in the Cranbrook Community Betty Knight, RR 3, Brussels, has been Mr. and Mrs. John Voll and family of Centre on December 15. selected fora Rotary Foundation Scholarship. irstowel,. Mrs. Gayle Smith and f family, family Smith inies will the Communitycelebrate Coheir A total of 40 applicants chosen from Rotary Moncton; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Engel, e Clubs from across the province were and Jason, and Ron Watson, Brussels, Mr. on December 21. interviewed in Toronto for four scholarships. and Mrs, Monty Engel and Trevor, Seaforth, Mr. and Mts. Ross Knight arrived home on 'Phe award gives her the opportunity to study and Mr. and Mrs. John Engel' and family, December da eo spend from Pana with ttyireBeach, abroad fora full year with all expenses paid. Cranbrook. Mary Ellen hopes to study hooch as a second Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Dickson, Atwood, here. They plan on returning to Florida, language in Montpellier or Nantes, France, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Strickler on January c1. Boing Day. Jean Craig; Toronto, spent the ch Beautiful poinsettias and a brightly decor- weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Conley and ated tree added to the pre -Christmas services attended their 50th anniversary party. in Knox Presbyterian Church, Approximately 400 neighbors, friends and On Sunday, December 15 baskets of Continued on Page A7 i for the 1986-87 s ool year. Mary Ellen received her secondary educa- tion at Seaforth, obtained her B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, and her B. Ed. from Laurentian University. She spent four years teaching Cree Indian children at Moose Factory island and Moosenee Public School and is currently teaching at East Northumberland Secondary School in Brigh- ton, Dwayne Evans was the leader for the Christmas service in Knox Presbyterian Church on December 22, in which all. members of the Sunday School and choir took part. Rev. Don McInnis made the announce- ments, lit the Advent candles and spoke briefly. Patsy Dickinson sang. The Sunday School and young people were carol singing on December 21. On Monday evening a group from the Mennonite church were around singing carols and songs. Some Cranbrook residents were surprised to see Santa Claus walking around December 21. They were worried he had his dates mixed up. He Made several calls on his way. PEOPLE Mrs. Gordon Engel had her family all home for their Christmas the December 21 weekend. Eating Christmas dinner on December22 were Sharon, Tracy, Susan and Kamile Abado, London, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burdett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Engel, Kitchen- er. Bill Nester, Stratford and Mrs. Mac Engel. Mr. and Mts. Jack Conley spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clerk and family. Spendin Christmas' With Mr. and Mrs. i Ross Knlg t were i� and Mrs. Warn Knight an boys, 13 Mile: Mr. and Mrd. Allan Walker and boys, Brussels; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Knight; Toronto: and Mary Ellen, Brighton. Also visiting on Christmas evening was Mr. and Mrs. Murray Bremner. Kitchener. 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