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The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-14, Page 8• Community Epilepsy society meets at Carmel church The Huron -Perth -Bruce branch of the Ontario Epilepsy Society held' their Christmas meeting, at Carmel Presbyterian Church, last Tuesday evening. Marg Vere and Donna Wood welcomed guests from St. Marys, Rostock, Huron Park, Stratford, Clinton, Zurich, Seaforth and Hensall. Ann Uunalis enter- tained the group with before dinner music. George Geottler asked the blessing and a pot luck supper was enjoyed. After the meal, entertain- ment was provided by the "Swing- ing Seniors" - Jack Simmons, Ralph Stephenson, Adam Wilson and Doug Insley. Marg thanked the group and presented them with an epilepsy calender. A reminder that the Epilepsy Calenders make good stocking stuffers with 52 chances to win. For more information contact Jean Steep at the Epilepsy office in Clinton (482-5527). The Christmas pot luck supper of the Carmel P.C.W. was opened by President Jan Baker reading a poem. The roll call was answered by the naming of a favourite carol. Cathy Bell conducted the Christmas worship service. Dorothy Taylor was pianist for the evening. A short, business meeting followed the meal. Amaryllis bulbs were purchased for the shut-ins. Jan closed the meeting with prayer. The Christmas meeting of the Friendship Circle, of Hensall United Church was held at the home of Rev. Henry and Ann Annen. Ann was in charge of the meeting and welcomed everyone. Ann read a Christmas poem and conducted some contests. Seventeen members and one guest answered the Roll Call with Christ- mas gifts to be sent to Friendship House in Goderich. Mary Brintnell gave the Treasurer's Report and it was decided to give donations to the M&S Fund, Resource • Centre in Mitchell, Camp Menesatung and to the carpet fund of the church. The devotional was entitled "Messages of Advent". Ann Annen opened with the hymn "Come Almighty King", many more carols were sung and messages read. Candles were lit and the group reflected on their lives by rubbing a stone and a feather. "Morning Has Broken" was sung and the offering received and dedicated. A poem"A •Christmas" closed the meeting and a fellowship hour was held with Shirley Ferguson and Shirley McAllister serving refreshments. White Gift Sunday was observed at Hensall United Church with Doug Klopp as the organist. Ushers were Garry Alderdice and Glenn Hayter with Steve McGregor as greeter. The 3rd Advent Candle was lit by Craig Traquair. Matthew Martin gave the Call to Worship, the Prayer of Approach was read by Panayese Fragiskatos. The Wel- come was given by Kim Taylor, followed by "Pass the Peace"...The adult hymn was sung by Erin Traquair and Rachel Wood. The Scripture was read by Laura Elder. The Jr. Choir sang 'Emanuel' and the Nursery and Kindergarten groups sang "Away in a Manger". An old Testament reading was given by James Taylor, Rachel Wood and Brandon Martin. Amber Preszcator, Leanne Erb, Megan Preszcator and Panayese Fragiskatos gave a reading from Luke. The White Gift and offering were pres- ented. Megan Preszcator and Laura Elder gave the Prayer of Dedica- tion. The Jr. Choir sang "Ring Those Bells", "Deep and Wide" was sung by the Nursery and Kin- dergarten. The teen choir also sang. Also taking part in the service were Sara Stoll, Amber Preszcator, Kim Booklet shows how to get in local papers Getting it in black and white has never been easier. Hopefully. Signal -Star Publishing has produced a booklet for correspondents, public relations personnel and anyone else who has a question about getting access to The Huron Expositor or any of the other nine publications. It's crammed with useful information and explanations. 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There will be a special Christ- mas Day service at 11 a.m. There will be a New Year's Service 11 a.m. on that day. Communion Services were con- ducted at Carmel Presbyterian Church, this past Sunday, by the Rev. Dr. Rick Horst, the interim moderator from St. Marys. Hensall and area residents are reminded of By-law 010-93, con- trolling the use of motorized vehicles within the Village of Hensall. This by-law restricts snow vehicles from travelling on private property (without written consent), sidewalks, shoulders or boulevards. Snow vehicles should be driven within the Village only to leave, or return to residences; driving in and out of the Village should be the most direct route possible. The co- operation of snowmobilers is most appreciated. TIM CUNNING PHOTO STUDENTS SHARE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - Seaforth District High School vice president Luke McMillan and president Brad Moore, hold some of the donated food which is presented by the students to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Accepting the donation is Pastor Rick Lucas, of Bethel Bible Church. Oaths administered in Dublin The Police Village held their swearinrtkirn ceremony at the Town- -ship OM& on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 1 'NY). Pat Taylor, Clerk of Hibbert Township, administered oath of office to Jeremiah Murray, Inspecting Trustee; Don MacRae, Chairman of Dublin Hydro; and Larry Parsons, Recording Secretary; and Louis Kramers, Secretary -treas- urer. This will be a three-year assignment. Congratulations to the energetic and competent people elected! Congratulations to Norah Eckert (daughter-in-law of Joe Eckert, Dublin) who received an honour- able award from the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association at a special B.I.A Banquet in Seaforth. Dublin by Dorothy Dillon 34.5-2883 r THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Decemr 14, 1994-7 SEASONS GREETINGS Wass ::'III: relaxation and good Give the gift 01 health ... give a GIFT CERTIFICATE ER r TIATE FICV of our services Available for any in any denonination. Kimberly D. 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