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Times-Advocate, 1987-01-14, Page 28Pa a 24 Times -Advocate, January 14, 1987 At Goshen church `B` CHAMPS - The Lucan Hooters won the 'B' championship in the 16 -team minor rec hockey tourna- ment held in Hensall on the weekend. Shown (back left) are Steve Glenn, Ed Mishniqwicz, Keith Hart - wick and (centre) coach Terry Jacques, Bob Green; Darrell Ibbitson, Don Liley, Cecil Nickles,`Jeff Bleu, coach Bryan Dick and (front) Albert Thompson, Jamie Shipley, David Garrison, captain Rick Thomas ond. Ferlin Sovereign. At Granton anniversary Presbytery president speaks By MRS. E. SUMMERS Sunday was the 25th anniversary of the United Church women. The guest speaker was Mary Giles of London, • president of Middlesex Presbyterial of U.C.W. Her sermon was entitled "How do we respond?" The call to worship was "Today we are called to rejoice in our gifts of women whose group life in the church laid a foundation on which we could build, and hope for the future". In her message, the speaker said, "We, as United Church Women, must adjust ourselves to the Bible, never Smurfs bowl on Wednesdays If you were to drop in to Lucan Lanes on a Wednesday morning at 10:30, you would find 16little bowlers ages three to five years, who have become members of Don Watt's Smurfs' league. Bowling is truly for all ages! In the annual executive bowling tournament held November 30, we had three winners - Edie Burt for the treasurers, Joan Finkbeiner - secretaries and Steve Daves as presi- dent. Because Steve also out -bowled the Petrolia representative of presidents, he will advance to the next level of this competetion, January 31. Good luck, St vel Sunday, Jai y 10. was the date of the High -Low doubles tournament. The winners were Joan Scott and her partner Shirley Noyes. Second place went to Larry Atkins and partner Floyd Riley. Don Morgan and Jackie Wells placed third. Winners Joan and Shirley will bowl again on March 7, 1987 in Orillia. Bowl well, ladies! Scores from Luton Lanes Inter -town Ladies: Lucan 7, Grand Bend 0; Audrey Watt 300-735, Marg Young 216-627. Men: Lucan 17, Mikes 31; Bill Neil 282-1209, Brian Ankers 275-1134. Monday Ladies: Donna Overholt • 236-646, Joyce Sovereign 224.624, May Murphy 264-623• Vicki Daubs 274, Kit Hearn 250. Carol Willems 238, Cindy McNaughton 226, Liz Dale 225, Shirley Noyes 222, Hazel Williams 2)9, Edythe Watson 218, Heather Gilfon 216. Tuesday Y.H.C.: Shannon Thomas 185, Jason Wyatt 175. Craig Williams 171, Desmond Rodgers 168, David Wilcox 166, Jason Woytowich 159, Steven Cobleigh 157. Laura Culbert 156. C'olleen's: Lou Hayter 268-617, Jan Capitano 226-603, Deb Wonnacott 264, Shirley Rees 261, Carol Fisher 250, Lori Quinn 234, Janice Dauncey 232, Marion Dykeman 227. Marg Carroll 225. Medway: Geo. Sorenson 254-702, Tom Barr 243-693, Peter Denotter :242-668, }Janney Denotter 223-621, Marion Barr 218-600. Mari1yi ,Smith 231, Marie Moir. 226. Senior Citizens: Charlie Grieve 224-631, Muriel Kennedy 239, Hilda "O'Cotrnor 211, Howard Currie .199, Harry Noels 187, Derwin Beatson 182, Ed Armstrong 182, Gord Higgs 186, Grafton Squire 181. Wednesday*Y.K.('.: David Damen 148, Shelly Wyatt 146. Jennifer Corless 138, Tammy Graham 127, Sarah Culbert 126, Tyler Graiam 119, Lisa Hi6tatahti 11?, Michael Brady 103. Wednesday Mixed: Bill Cornelissen 241-641, Donna Evans 244-639, Don Wallis 225-624, Bob Cornish 257-621, Larry Ilewitt 242-614, Pat Ryan 204-600, Denise Guilbault 253, Cheryl Riordan 228, Roly Carty 208., Thursday Men: Don Watt 269-723 Jeff park 286-710, Jim Smith 271-693. Brian' Ankers 275-681, Russ Dann 285-677, Glen Rollings 261-675, Bill Neil 241-666, Paul Smith 242-662, Jim Burt 241-662, Brod Taylor 242-659, Ross McRoberts 236-656, Larry Gibson 236-654, Basil Short 276-652, Len Smith 291-650, Gary Dunlop 241-650. Friday Mixed: Pennie McRobert 308-682, Paul Smith 272-654, Sharon Martens 232-621, Helen Rogers 290-611, Ray McRobert 256-611, Chris Anderson 282, Bob Smith 244, Al • McRobert 237, Pat Holland 226. Sunday Mixed: Glena Tripp 256-735. Jim Smith 269-704, Sharon Gibson 240-692, Geo. Wilson 234-677, Linda Webber 256-666, Larry Gibson 258-665, Basil Short 237-646, Doug Halladay 245-640, Gary. Dunlop 224-636, Fred Wells 239-625, Andy McIntyre 266-602. C.A.W. Local 1620: Wayne Wilson 257-646, Vicki Horbanuik 247-659, Jim Smith 240-622, Sue Wilson 237, Lynda Riley 236, Geo. Wilson 225, Basil Short 222, Harold Borden 210, Clara Berdan 217. the Bible to ourselves. We can have as -much of God as we want, we are Christ's ambassadors". The opening hymn "Celebration". Come let us celebrate today The years we've moved along We stand united in the faith And shout our praise in song Continued witness is -our --goal, When.onward now we press We've had some very joyous times, As well as times of stress. In study. Lord, teach us the way That you would have us go In fellowship our growth is strong The part for service know Christ is our hope, our way, our all So stand and counted be Renewed to witness for our Lord In service full and free - Following the service a tasty lunch was served in the church basement catered by Granton LI.C.W. At St. Thomas Anglican Church, the Rev F. Braby was the celebrant of the holy eucharist service assisted by John Herbert as server. Thetwo lessons were read. by Jim Hodgins. Rev. Braby preached his sermon from the gospel of the day on -the bap- tism of the Lord. Rev. Braby an- nouneed. the vestry meeting will be Pot luck supper at Whalen Centre - Whalen community centre members held a pot luck supper in the, centre on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Morley in charge. Euchre was enjoyed after a bounteous dinner with winners being John Damen, Earl French, Joan Westerhout and Barb French. held following the eleven o'clock ser- vice next Sunday. The ACW meeting will be held at the home of Marlene French on Thursday evening. Personals John Herbert has completed his se- cond term at the University of Waterloo and is employed in the main office of Canada Post in London for four months, then will be returning to Waterloo for his third term. Seniors meet at Lucan hall A good number . of members gathered at the club room for another meeting of Lucan seniors. President Hamilton Hodgins welcomed everyone including one visitor Jim Davis. O'Canada was sung with Mary Davis at the piano. Birthday wishes went to Margaret Carter, Wilma Hessells and Mabel Needham. The minutes were read and adoped. There were 12 Christmas cards sent to past shut in members. The President announced that Ethel Langford was backhome from the south and had an eye operation. We are glad that Jean Miller is back home again after her sugery. A new year's greeting was read from the Ed Dowdall family. . Marjorie Steeper gave two readings. The Calendar Man and Forgetful Heads and Weary Heels. Euchre'winners were high score - Lulu Culbert and Jessie Lewis, lone hands - Florence Huffman and Lawrence Hutzel, low score Alma Hodgins and Joe Whelihan, craft - Mabel Needham. SOUTH ALL STARS WIN - The south won the Western Junior 'D' all star game for the first time in nine years Saturday with a 9-3 win over the north. Above, Bob Taylor of Lucan presents the trophy to south captain Mike Valdron of the Belmont Bombers. Anniversary service for Woodham UCW By MISS JEAN (OPELAND also the first president at the time of The Woodham U.C.W. celebrated 25 amalgamation led .the service years of organization during the assisted by vice-president, Mrs. Mar - church service, Sunday. vin Hartwick. Scriptures were read President, Jean Copeland who was by Mrs. John Rodd and Mrs. Reg McCurdy. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Skinner of the Elimville area brought along puppets and put on a skit dealing with han- dicapped children. This was enjoyed Saintsbury By MRS H'EBER DAVIS Mrs. Catherine Elston, Centralia • and Sheila, Haliburton were recent guests with Mary Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott enter- tained Mrs. Lela Abbott, Exeter, Mrs. Mabel Needham, Mrs. Greta Gibson, Mrs. Muria! Cobleigh, Mrs. Myrna O'Neil and Mrs. Mary Davis, Lucan to dinner at Heywood's restaurant on January .6. We were celebrating Mabel 'Needham's birthday: The afternoon was spent at the Abbot) home. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis were din- ner guests recently ,thMi .:ndMrs. Wayne I „t r. If r In Varna. Rr % 1 . I, „nrhu,'ted Holy Coe, m C'.t Carroll I,r, Cdr. � ile t ,reenlee as reads Rev. Brat, ''win s text from St. Matthew lhrer • 1'he Gospel of the day. The vestry meetjng is planned for two weeks Sunday after the It a.m. service with pot luck lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Bob MacGillivray and girls were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis: Sorry to report Mrs. Eileen Carroll is a patient in St. Joseph's hospital London. • Present UCW life membership By Mary Chessell Helen Keys was presented with a Life Membership in the United Church Women by the Goshen ladies at their December meeting. Linda Linfleld and Margaret Hayter made the presentation. Joan Beierling presided for the' First euchre at Shipka By MRS. HUGH MORENZ The first euchre of 1987 was held Wednesday night at Shipka Com- munity Centre with eight tables Winners were ladies' high; Doris Eagleson, Greenway; ladies' low, Rosie Rader, Dashwood; men's high, Hugh Morenz; men's low, Aaron Restemayer, Dashwood; most lone hands was a three'way tie between Ervin Ratz, Noreen McCann and Teresa McCann and was won by Teresa in a card draw. - It was announced another euchre would be held in two weeks on January 21. Hugh and Annie Morenz, along with Les and Marjorie Adams, of Exeter, paid respects to our late cousin, Gladys (Maier) Mathers, Thursday evening at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home in Goderich. Funeral service was Friday, January 9 with Rev. John D. M. Wood, officiating with interment in Maitland Cemetery. Mrs. Mathers was predeceased by her husband Charles A. Mathers. Sur- vived by six sons, Charles, Floyd, Ken, John, Eugene and Raymond and one daughter Judy, also seven grandchildren. Katherine Ratz, returned Co -Halifax after a three-week holiday over Christmas -and New Year's with her mother, Helen Ratz, and family. Community sympathy is expressed to the Howard Maier family, in the death of Howard's sister, Gladys (Maier) Mathers last week in Goderich. Hugh and I, accompanied by Don- na Corbett, visited an afternoon last week with'our nephew, Ross 'Corbett, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Two dart teams take five points The Canscotts anu Lost Flights each swept five points in Friday's regular competition in the Exeter Legion mixed dart league. Wayne Parkinson recorded the high score for men at 140 and Jean Walper's 138 was high for the ladies. In takeout tied at 100 for the best mark were Claude Nixon and Don Heywood. This week's scares were: Canscotts 5 Outlaws 0 Lost Flights 5 McGrundys 0 Shiphunters 4 Odd Ones 1 Salt and Pepper 4 011ie's Best 1 The H's 3 Scotties 2 DJ's 3 Smurfs 2 Swat 3 Itchy Niters 2 Trailers 3 Southenders 2 Friday's schedule is as follows: 8 p.m. Outlaws vs Odd Ones McGrundys vs Smurfs Salt and Pepper vs Canscotts Shiphunters vs 011ie's Best 9:30 p.m. Trailers vs Itchy Niters The H's vs Lost Flights Scotties vs Swat Southenders vs DJ's UCW at Zion celebrates 25 The twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Church Womens organization was observed in Zion United Church on Sunday. The organist, Margaret Hern and choir members are all UCW members. Scripture readings were given by Leona Morley, Clarice Hern, Susan Jaques and Dorothy Hern. Three candles were lit, the first for the past by Olga Hern, the second for the present by Barbara French arid the third for the future by Brenda Hern. Offering was taken by Marina Jaques and Janet Baker. The message with the 25th anniver- sary theme "Called to Respond" was given by Mrs. Marjorie Johns, South Huron Regional president for UCW Marjorie used the Book of Esther from Biblical references for her message and dealt with the beginning of UCW in 1962 as a continuation of the work of the former womens group known as Womans Missionary Socie- ty, the story of UCW today as a sup- portive body in the church and hopes for the future with the hope that UCW members will be able to respond in whatever ways may be necessary in life_and_work_of the church. . Leadership parts in the service were taken by Mabel Hern, Leona Ja- ques and UCW president, Marilyn Miller. by The children and adults alike, ---the • Candles were lit for the past. pre sent and future by Mr. David Williams, Mrs. Marian Jaques, and Mrs. Fred Parkinson respectively The offering was received by Mrs Ellis Strahan and Mrs. Ted Brine The hymn "All These Lived by Faith' was sung by the choir. This hymn '•. a: commissioned by the 50th ay, i% sary of the Ordination of Women Committee _ Roses and carnatior- in silver vases wt Ith a targe 2- adorned the floWer stands. Greeters at the door were Mrs. George Wheeler and Pamela Rodd. Personals Several from the community at- tended the open house at the- Ritz Villa, Mitchell Saturday for Mrs. Ber- tha Bickell who was celebrating her 105th birthday. Although her eyesight ailing her mind is very clear and i as a great treat to see her stand behind a microphone and recite a long poem. Mrs. George Wheeler called on Mr. and Mrs. John Cooke and Mr. Harold Davis of Ritz Villa, Mitchell, Satur- day afternoon. • • l • January meeting of Varna United Church Women, held at Margaret Hayter's home. She opened the meeting with the poem "Day's End" and' prayer. Helen Taylor read the reports of the November and December meetings and the ex- ecutive meeting, and Margaret Hayter reported a healthy balance in the treasury in her year-end report. Donations were made to many charitable organizations in this area in 1986, as well as to special U.C.W. projects and our Sunday School. Dorothy Ostrom • reported that $55( had been forwarded to the church's Mission and Service Fund plus $20( for World Development and Relief. An objective of $750 for 1987 was ac- -cepted by the members. Deb Rathwell read thank -you notes from Florence Elliott. Blanch Stephenson, Ruth Taylor, Louis Taylor, St. Andrews U.C.W., Kippen, Maureen Hayter, June Webster, Pentecostal Women wrap up year The year-end business meeting of the Women's Ministries of the Pentecostal Church was held at the home of Mrs. Ruth McLaren with ten members present. The meeting was opened by singing hymns "Dare to be a Dainiel" and "Standing on the Promises": Mrs. Jean Triebner offered prayer. - The minutes of thelastmeeting were read by Mrs. Jean Jolly. The roll call was answered with scripture verses containing the word "stand". The financial report was read by Miss Marion Triebner and a letter was read from the Blanchard family. Pastor Donnan gave the message of the afternoon, Proverbs 10:22. The theme of his message, was "The Blessing of the Lord". We need- the blessing of the Lord now and always. The blessing of the Lord is divine and it is also abundant and enduring and maketh rich and addeth no sorrow. Pastor Donnan then offered prayer. The year-end business then took place. Mrs. Jean Jolly read the minutes of last year's business meeting. The elections took place: president - Mrs. -Ruth McLaren; vice president - Mrs. Jean Triebner; secretary - Mrs. Jean Jolly; treasurer- - Miss Marion Triebner; press reporter - Mrs. Edith Millar. Letters were read from mis- sionaries. Mrs. Ruth McLaren read a letter for the Falkners in Thailand and Miss Marion Triebner read a let- ter from the Formans. Ruth then read a poem written by Brian Pennick's daughter. Ruth also read the bulletin from head office. Mrs. Connie Donnan gave as her special number a poem entitled . "Memories from the kitchen". The meeting was closed with prayer. A delicious luncheon was served by Mrs. Jean Triebner and Mrs. Ruth McLaren and fellowship enjoyed by all. Flora Dowson, Laura Keys, lona Blake, June Taylor (Survival Through Friendship House). Mission Services of London and Family and Children's Services of Huron County. Ruth Johnston expressed her mother's appreciation, also. Ruth Johnston offered her home for quilting Margaret Hunt's quilt. A price of eight dollars was set for din- ners we serve. The annual meetinj of Huron -Perth U.C.W. will be held in Mitchell on January 26. Ruby Hill and Elaine Stephenson led in worship, beginning with "1 said to the man who stood at the gate of the year ---". Standing at the Portals was sungand Psalm 90 read, followed by prayer. U.C.W. services Next Sunday, January 18, the U.C.W.s of both Varna and Goshen will conduct a 25th anniversary church service. At. Goshen, lunch and the congregational annual meeting will follow. Annual meeting Varna Church's annual meeting is to be held on Sunday, January 25 following the church service. Enter- tainment has been arranged for the children, and the women are asked to bring sandwiches, etc. for lunch. Personals Rick Ostrom of Vulcan, Alberta was home at Christmas with his mother and other family members. David and Sandy and three of their children were home from Virginia last,week. Exeter UCW meets The evening unit of Exeter U.C.W. met January 5 at the church. Leader, Marion -Frayne,-read a New Year's peom. A short business meeting was held and members were reminded to at- tend the general U.C.W. meeting on Monday; January 19 at 1:30 p.m. A New Year's program led by Dolores Shapton's group gave us scriptural basis for planning the new year in our lives. - Rob Essery, a local member of Junior Farmers gave a very in- teresting presentation of his recent trip to Germany. Through his slides and narrative all enjoyed the cultural and geographic beauties of this coun- try. The details on German farming were of particular. interest. Melva Ecker thanked Mr. Essery on behalf of the group. 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