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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-02-19, Page 17Village women enjoy a sunny dayforACWmeeting Mrs. Delbert Hedley was hostess at her home on Thursday for the meeting of the Anglican Church Women, as the January meeting was stormed out it was so nice to have a lovely sunny day for the ladies to meet. Ten members and one visitor answered the rollcall with the world Love in a Scripture verse. Joyce presided and welcomed everyone and hymn Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling was sung, as the previous day was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. That is when Christians examine themselves and report and ask God's guidance and love in preparation for Easter. May Boyle read the Ash Wednes- day scripture lesson and gave the prayer. The Members' Prayer, The Prayer Part- ners' Prayer and The Lord's Prayer were all repeated in unison. Mrs. Ronald Thacker read the minutes and communications. A letter and donation from a former member, was received, as was a thank you letter from St. Monica House for a donation sent for Christmas. A letter of appreciation came from the Keewatin Dioceses where seven bales of clothing and useful articles were sent in October to Pikwitonei. Rev. Merelyn Letson thanked all who had so kindly remembered her at Christ- mas and she was the convener for the meeting. She gave a most interesting talk. Christian life is a way of life for every day. Lent gives us a special time for our daily reading and studying our Bible and our more sincere prayer time. We will have difficulties and temptations, so did our Lor1,.,, ut God's Grace is sufficient. She read 761t -Lf? lm 27 and also from St. Luke, portions that rer ed her strength. She told of a person she knew -who was so lonely, he lacked hope. She asked all to try and be present at the Lenten Quiet Day at Lucknow Anglican Church Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18. She also spoke of the Bruce County Crisis Centre which at present is filled. She was so grateful to the ladies for their generous response in food, money and household articles. In the spring hopefully some can go to the Centre to call on residents there. The president expressed thanks for the gift of the new door handles and plate for the church doors. Kay gave copies of the year's financial statement to all present, which were most gratifying. Mrs. Roy Collins invited the ladies to her home on by May Boyle March 19 at noon for the annual family meal. The hymn Jesus loves me was sung especially for the children who were present and refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Bev Visser. All had enjoyed a fine time of fellowship together. Mrs. R. Collings gave the courtesies. Service folders were handed out. This year the World Day of Prayer will be in the Kinlough Anglican Church. Mrs. Delbert Hedley is key woman and the speaker is Rev. Merelyn Letson. Ladies from the Presbyterian WMS and the ACW will take part with women all over the world in this special prayer day service. People report Mrs. Agnes Hodgins returned home after a visit in Toronto with Mrs. Lenore Sutherland. Get well wishes are extended to Heather. MacDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald, who had tonsil surgery at the Children's MernO ial Hospital in London. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacDonald of Orangeville spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom McDonald. On Sunday evening the Presbyterian musical group put on a lovely program of vocal solos, violin and choir members, accordian numbers, and piano, organ and mouth organ selections. Rev. R. Shaw was chairman. A time of fellowship and delic- ious lunch was served in the Sunday School room. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McDonald and their daughter Esther Bushell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mac MacDonald and Jeffrey at Kincardine as it was Torn and Esther's birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bushell of Wing - ham visited on Sunday with Mrs. John Barr. Visitors during the week with Mr. and Mrs. Edbert Bushell were Mrs. Don Forster, Donna, Jean and Douglas of Purple Grove, and on Sunday afternoon Mrs. Ron Stanley of Kinloss visited at the sank home. Pastor and Mrs. M. Christensen went to London last week where they visited with relatives. Thcy then drove his mother to her home in Montreal, after she spent the past two months here and in London with members of her family. Residents bring Sarnia visitor Last Monday Mrs. Alan Falconer and Mrs. Angus Falconer were at Sarnia where they got Mrs. Mary Lou Glover and brought her home with them. She visited till Thursday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Milligan. Donald Irwin spent the weekend doing chores for Mr. Donald Bell of the second concession of Kinloss, who was away. Mrs. Gertrude Tiffin of Wingham visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Miss Karen Beecroft of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft. Ken Sinnamon of Wingham visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson, Ryan, Erin and Craig of Egmondville, Mr. and Mrs. Jim de Boer, Matthew, Michael and Alicia, and Dale Jamieson visited Mr. and Mrs. John de Boer to celebrate John's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wight and Tracey visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Barry Elliott and family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott arrived home Sunday evening from a tour of Venezuela where the temperature was 85 % hen they left. The scenery was most beautiful and there was a lot of privacy. Elroy Laidlaw of West Wawanosh spent by Valetta Et'norrbn Monday to Thursday in Wingham hospital where he had surgery. On Monday and Tuesday Elroy Laidlaw was visited in hospital by daughters Mrs, Tom Vannus, London and Mrs. Ducharme, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ducharme of Goderich were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw. The WMS of Chalmers Church will meet this Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Alan Falconer. Mrs. Norma Rintoul recently spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Oberholtzer, Jeffery and Julia of Waterloo and with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gutoske, Michael and Michelle 'of Kitchener. Recently Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGlynn of Waterloo were on a tour to the Caribbean and from Peurto Rico called their parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tiffin. Mrs. Tiffin went to Waterloo and took care of the family in their absence. Attending the Ice Capades at Kitchener last week were Mrs. George Webster, Mrs. Carrie Rutledge and Courtney and Mrs. Roy Robinson and Tracey. Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 19, 1986—Page 17 MEL RITCHIE "GROWER AND PROCESSOR OF PEDIGREED SEEDS" cOsttrr\.,. Barley ® 6 Row Leger ®2 Row Micmac and Herta Oats - Donald, Elgin, Marion, Reg., Cert. Mixes of Your Choice and Percentage 1 mile West of Lucknow MEMBER OF SeCa.n AasociaL7q� 529-7163 PURITY -OUR PRIDE Lucknow HURON -PERTH CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION In order to register for Kindergarten, children must be five [5] years of age on or before December 31, 1986. Parents are asked to bring Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate and proof of Immunization. It is advisable that parents contact the school in which you attend to register your child for an appointment prior to the registration date. The registration date and location for Regular Kindergarten classes will be as follows: ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL Mr. David Sharpe, Principal R.R.#3 Goderich, Ontario N7A 3X9 529-7646 FEBRUARY 25, 1986 - 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. Any parent who wishes to register a child for French Immersion Kindergarten and has not yet done so, should contact Mr. J. McDade at 524-9901. 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