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Times-Advocate, 1987-10-14, Page 19TOP TECHNICAL STUDENT - At Friday's Commencement exercises at North Middlesex High School in Parkhill, Edward Hayward presented the J.D. Grieve Memorial Award to Robert MacLachlan as a top woodworking student. McLachlan also received the Peter Newton Auto Supplies Award, Elements of Construction Technology and Elements of Mechanical Technology. WINS BOYES SCHOLARSHIP — John Murdock, head of the Science and Agriculture departments at North Middlesex District High school presented the Dr. F.F. Boyes Scholarship to Brad Muir at Friday's Com- mencement. Brad also received the Biology Award, the D.A. Lamont award in mathematics and physics and was the valedictorian. OUTSTANDING AT NMDHS Janet Eagleson receives the outstan- ding student plaque from Luanne Wardell at Friday's Commencement at North Middlesex Districh High School. She also received the J.H. Voile and Doric Masonic lodge and coaches award. 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A very meaningful skit on Steward- ship was presented with Anna Ballan- tyne, Jean Hodgert, Sharon Passmore and Kay Cunnington taking part. Sharon and Kay received the offer- ing with prayer by Anna. An interesting Thanksgiving reading On The Past And Present was given by Jean Hodgert, who also read a poem "A Good Thanksgiving". An- na closed the worship service with prayer. President Diane Jeffery opened the business part of the meeting with a poem "Fulfilment". The roll call was answered with what we are thankful for. We were read an invitation from Woodham inviting us to their meeting at Woodham Uni'ed Church on Tues- day October 13 at 8:15 and also from Elimville to attend their meeting at Elimville Church on Wednesday Oc- tober 28 at 8 p.m. The nominating committee will be calling in October for a number of new officers; we hope everyone will say yes. Jean Hodgert gave a treasurer's report. Ann Bray talked about the Christmas orders. Group U served lunch and a time of fellowship was enjoyed. We are embroidering our names on our new tablecloth for our meetings. Church Service Rev. K. Teddy,Smits was in charge of the Thanksgiving church service on Sunday morning, The choir was ac- companied by the -organist Miss Agnes pray. The sermon text was Philippians 4:11 verse For I have learned to find resources in myself whatever the circumstances. " Is anyone in either congregation in- terested in joining the United Church and taking preparation classes in the coming months? There will be no Sunday School next Sunday owing to the church Anniver- sary October 18 at 11 a.m. On October 20 there will be a Chris- tian Education Committee meeting in Thames Road Church at 8 p.m. The following should attend: Sunday School Superintendents, Respresen- tatives from Sessions. Managers. U.C.W.s and any teachers and leaders. Thames Road United Church Women are invited to Elimville U.C.W.'s meeting on Wednesday Oc- tober 28 at 8 p.m. The Explorer girls will hold their first meeting on Wednesday October 21 at 7 p.m.,at Elimville Church. All previous girls can still come and all girls 9 to 12 years are welcome to come. .Induction Service A fair crowd attended the Induction Service for Rev. K. Teddy and Mrs. Smits. Rev. Debra Hoekstra of Hib- bert United Church was the presiding minister. Mrs. Marilyn Pym and Mrs. Marjorie Johns read two different Scripture passages. Rev. Robert Sinasac of Dashwood gave the sermon on "Faith, Love and Hope" which was very meaningful. Mrs. Marjorie Johns played the organ and Rev. K. Teddy Smits played the piano. several very pleas- ing numbers which were much enjoyed. Rev. Brian Elder of Crediton and Rev. Donald Pletsch of Mitchell were the presiding officers. Following the benediction. greetings were brought to Rev. Ted- dy and Mrs, Smits by Bruce Delbridge clerk of session, Elson Lynn member of session. Sharon Lynn, Elimville U.C.W., Sam Skinner from Centralia. Bill Morley from Zion Baptismal service at Hibbert Church By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Rev. Donald Pletch was in charge of the Sunday morning service at Hib- bert United Church, with a large crowd in attendance. Four children were presented for baptism during the service. Those baptized were, "Sarah Jane .Christie" daughter of Jack and Bet- ty Ann Christie, "Angela May Dock- ing" daughter of Jim and Bonnie Docking, "Amanda Marie Anderson" daughter of Marion Anderson, and "William Timothy Butson" son of Allan and Linda Buston. Attending the baptism service and later dinner guests with Art and Esther Smale, Marion and Amanda were, Mrs. Mary Hocking, Jim Hock- ing, Cromarty, John and Marjorie Drake, Doris Miller, Bill and Freda Kerslake and family, Ron and Helen Menyes and family, Kitchener. Mark Miller son of Russell and Margaret Miller, has returned to his third year at Waterloo University. John and Roberta Templeman and Doris Miller, attended the Harvest Festival at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home at Stoney Creek on Thursday. and later visited with Jim and Geraldine Neilson and family, St. Catharines and Joanne and Matthew Donovan, Campbellville. Mrs. Doris Miller hosted the Public Relations meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute at her home on Wednesday evening, September 30, when the Perth School District Presi- dent, Mrs. Helen Sinclair, Mitchell, was guest speaker. • Doris introduced Helen, who gave the members a little history on herself and also a short account of the recent Crediton The sermon topic at 'Lion United Church was taken from Psalm 24:1-10 and Mark II:1-10 titled All This and Heaven Plus. The choir sang a special number "The Strength of God's Hand", writ- ten by Mrs. Charles Browning Sr's. sister-in-law, who was there Sunday to hear it. In hospital at South Huron are Mrs. [della Sims and Mrs. Ada Pinner. Flowers in the church were in memory of the late Mrs. Alma Schwartz. Bazaar U.C.W. bazaar and bake sale will be held Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 61.00 admission. There will be displays by Aloette, Tupper- ware, Tops & Trends, Avon, Creative Circle. Ladies of the church, we need your help. We welcome donations for the craft. bake, white elephant. silerl; auction table. We also need help st.lf fing the table: and tea rooms. If you •i her us in any way, or have ques- m� pleat• call Linda Finkbeiner 90th anniversary convention of the Federated Women's Institute of On- tario. held in North Bay. Doris presented Helen with an appreciation gift. Doris presided for the meeting. opening with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, and a poem on autumn. There was 15 members and one visitor present and everyone answered the roll call by naming another W.I. branch in the Perth South District. Mrs. Grace Kerslake gave some very good current events. including a update on the "Blue Jays". Mrs. Roberta Templeman presided for the business portion opening with a poem "What God Hath Promised" with everyone observing a minutes silence in memory of Mrs. Doreen Chappel. a faithful member. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Lillian Douglas read the minutes of the previous meetings and the cor- respondence. Special thank you cards were read and the president express- ed her thanks to all who had planned summer events and set up displays etc. Members were reminded of the up- coming Perth County Rally to be held Thursday October 8 in St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Stratford with registra- tion at 9 a.m., everyone to bring a dish for the pot luck lunch and their own cutlery and dishes. Resolutions and a change in the bylaw was discussed for the London area Convention, hosted by Perth South at the St. Marys Community Centre on October 15 and 16. Mrs. Verle Mahon will be Staffa's voting delegate and Doris Miller and Rober- ta Templeman will provide the ar- ticles for the craft table. The October meeting was review- ed with Mrs. Esther Smale offering to host it October 28. Institute grace was sung and everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch serv- ed by Joyce Vivian and Doris Miller. Personals I'he family of Mrs. Orpha Norris, honoured their mother on her 85th bir- thday with a dinner party Saturday in the Family Life Centre. 1/4 Best Interest 111/ % a Guaranteed Investment Certificates subject to change 6aiser.Kne ule Insurance Brgkers Inc Exatar Orand Band 235-2420 ,238-5484 Clinton Hansen Godarlch 482-9747 262-2119 324.2118 i i INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE Goderich 519-524.2773 1.800-265.5503 BEST RATES 9% Mott Thr AN • (030% 1 War G.I.C. 0 Within 1155% 5 War G.I.C. West, Murray Dawson, clerk of ses- sion, Rev. Rick Hawley of Exeter, Myrtle Walkom from Fullarton, Margaret Hern Deputy -Reeve, Diane Jeffery U.C.W. and Barry Jeffery member of session. A reception line was formed in the basement and Lorne and Pat Ballan- tyne and Don and Shirley Kerslake in- troduced Teddy and Nell Smits to members of both congregations. A time of fellowship and lunch was then enjoyed. We welcome the Smits to the pastoral charge of Thames Road and Elimville. Personals Mrs. Glenn Jeffery held a bridal shower for Miss Judy Coates of Ex- eter. bride -elect in October. Some 17 ladies were in attendance. Mr. acid Mrs. Rob Baxter, Jeremy and Lesley' of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs Don Richardson. Erin. Brian and Lori were Saturday evening supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan and Floyd. Miss Barbara Miller of Toronto and friend Valerie of Kingston spent the holiday week -end at the former's home. Mrs. Mary Thomson of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery. Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thomson of 8th of Blanshard. ft was a surprise :35th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomson. Ryan and Darren Gray of St. Thomas spent the holiday weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Passmore. On Monday the following people were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Passmore: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray and Amanda 'of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cooper ' and Shannon Dawn of near Kippen, Mr. and Mrs Paul Passmore and Rob. Mr. Keith Passmore. • Mrs. Dorothy Heard -of St. Marys was a Sunday guest with Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett. Mrs. Rosemary' Cote, Jessie and Dave of Quebec visited with her sister and husband and family Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robson recently. Berti and Essie of Germany visited with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robson recently. Mrs. Isabelle Cann and Mr. and Mrs. Reg Hodgert attended a dinner in Tillsonburg on Sunday October 4, to honour the former's sister Mrs. Jannie Turnbull of Aylmer who was celebrating her 90th birthday. It was indeed a special occasion, for she has a family of 11 children. and they were all present. Mrs. Turnbull was the former Jannie McCullagh, and grew up in this community a mile south of Farquhar. She has one brother, Jim McCullagh of Gravenhurst, who was unable to attend the gathering. BEST ATHLETE AT NMDHS — John Michielson presented the outstan- ding female athlete award to Susan Ingham at Friday's Commence- ment at North Middlesex District High School in Parkhill. In addition to other awards, Susan also took home the chemistry award. Newer We'll pay you when you get a Loan from us. We'll open a high daily interest TOTAL Account for you with $50 already in it when you take out a new loan or transfer your existing one to National T%ust by October 31! 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