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Times Advocate, 1996-12-04, Page 141 Page 14 Times -Advocate, December 4, 1996 COMM UTV!TY__ Hensall tree -lighting festivities The hall was decorat- ed ecorated by members of the Hensel! Economic De- velopment. 'Dommit- tee. ,rt:<«s#�;" i; By Lis thuipter Hensall correspondent HENSALL - About 150 people braved the elements of the weather to take in the 11th annual Tree - Lighting Festivities on Sunday eve- ning, December 1. Prior to the lighting of the tree, folks enjoyed an open house in the upstairs of the Village Hall. The hall was decorat- ed by members of the Hensall Eco- nomic Development Committee in a Victorian Christmas theme. The winner in the best Victorian cos- tume category was Rachael Towle who for her effort, received a vil- lage mascot puppet and key fob. Thanks to Hensall Public School, the children in Mrs. Hogarth's class who made the paper chains and to Mrs. Nicholson's class who made the snowflakes for decoration upstairs. And of course the tree was lit successfully. Thanks to Bill McGregor, HEDC member who donated the live tree to be decorat- ed for this years event. Rev. Annen delivered the spiritual message. A historical plaque was unveiled com- memorating the founding of the vil- lage and is mounted on the front of the building. This was a plaque re- placement project undertaken by the Hensall Economic Develop- ment Committee as the previous plaque was post mounted and had been vandalized. The strong westerly wind did not stop the jolly old elf from arriving right on time under the guidance of pilot Donny and co-pilot Brian. After handing out candy canes to the children, folks followed Santa back upstairs where they enjoyed hot dogs and hot chocolate. Shortly be=- fore 7, Santa led kids (young and old) to the arena where skating was enjoyed by all. Even Santa laced up his skates -and did a.few laps. The Honk!! Economic Develop- ment . Committee would like to thank all those who helped in mak- ing this event an enjoyable evening for all. Decorating contest Residents are reminded of the Christmas Decorating Contest. The judging will take place Monday December 16 at 7 p.m. There are five categories and are as follows: 1. Most creative use of lights. 2. Best use of materials to evoke a holiday scene. 3. Santa's work- shop. 4. Best Victorian display. 5. Best festive display on a small scale. The winners in each category will receive a 1997 Huron Tourism Lottery Calendar. Hensall residents/property own- ers are advised that chief building official services as of December 1 will be provided on an appointment only basis. Residents in need of the chief building official will be re- quired to phone the municipal of- fice at 262-2812 by Thursday noon to arrange an appointment for Fri- day morning. Hensall residents and visitors are reminded that for snow removal purposes there is no parking on vil- lage streets from 2 a.m. - 7 a.m. Vi- olators will be ticketed. Plan to come to the Christmas .1011111111111111810. I Like to Sing Songs Family recording artist Peter Snell performed at Sound Ad- vise on Saturday to release his new compact disc. In addi- tion of many other recordings, Snell recorded 'Whllte Won- der' In 1986, a song about Exeter's white squirrels. program for the Hensall and Area Community Drop-in.. This event is early this month and will be held on Thursday December 12 at the Hensall United Church. The day will begin as usual with foot care at 10 a.m. Please contact Marg Cole at 262-2304 to schedule your ap- pointment, A Christmas lunch will be held at noon. Following lunch Peter Scott from the London Con- ference office will give an inspira- tional message. A special guest hopes to humor the spectators for a short while. Following this a short Christmas carol sing-a-longand card playing are scheduled. The cost is $4. per person. Transportation can be pro- vided if requested. To make reser- vations contact Marg Cole at 262- 2304 before noon Monday or Faye Blair -Skinner at 235-0258. Please be advised that the .Hen- sall Municipal office will close at noon on December 24. The office will remain closed through Decem- ber 17. Hensall United Church At Hensall United Church Rev. Henry Annen conducted a special white gift service. Douglas Klopp was the organist for the singing of Christmas carols. The greeter was Dorothy Britnell. John Thomson and Garry Alderdice were the ush- ers with Cecil Pepper looking after the elevator. The Official Board meets December 11 at 8 p.m . The Christmas Eve service will be held on December 24 at 7:30 p.m. Christmas trees will be available from Hensall Scout Movement on December 7. Trees may be ob- tained from 108 Queen St., Hen- sall. The Hensall tree lighting cere- mony held Sunday evening also featured a visit from the village mascot. Families also enjoyed hot chocolate and hot dogs in the town hall where a recreation of a Victo- rian Christmas was construct- , ed. Coins and office equipment stolen from Cooks CENTRALIA - The Cook's Mill office was broken into on Nov. 27. The culprit(s) gained entry by prying open a window and once in- side, broke open the candy machine to steal the coins. Also stolen were a computer, fax machine and tools. No value was reported. Computer theft valued at more than $1,000 HENSALL - Poli=ce are investi- gating a break, entry and theft that occurred Nov. 26 at General Manu- facturing on Oxford -Sheet. The theives entered through the south-west door before smashing another door that fed to the office area. Computer equipment valued at more than $10,000 was reported stolen. Grey Cup draw ,winner Uon4 Club members Lome Haugh, chairperson of the Grey Cup committee, left, and Paul Anstett, first vice president congratulate Exeter Junior "D" Hawk player Chris "Bubba" Kennedy for winning the Exeter Lions Club Grey Cup Draw. Kennedy shared the winning ticket with friend Bill Taylor and will split the $500 prize. Food, toys and gifts being collected for needy families in Grand Bend area GRAND BEND - Ethan Jarret Timmermans, son of Doug Tim- mermans and Laura McCann was welcomed into the Catholic com- munity through baptism at Immacu- late Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Grand Bend. 4 Remi and Feby VanPreat cele- brated their 50th wedding anniver- sary recently. 1 Advent devotions will be held on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. White Sunday will be held over the next two weekends, December 8 and 15. The parish will be collect - g canned food, toys and gifts for litiedy families in our community. The Lioness will be organizing the baskets, so mark your gift for age, and boy, girl, or adult. The first two parish euchre par- ties have been quite successful in tober and November. The next I be held on December 8 in the parish Hall at 7:30 p.m. The Order of Alhambra, Atgaftil 1;8 held their ,annual Christmas y for members and their fami- lies on Sunday, November 24 at the Alhambra ' Hall. Some of their members also helped at the annual stmas party for special needs cl5ildren and their families, hosted by Community Support for Fami- lies. The party, attended by nearly 200 people from across Huron County, was held at the Clinton High School. Entertainment was provided by a professional puppet show, "The Lemon Tree" company. The Al- hambrans provided Santa Claus and his helpers, to hand out goody bags to the kids. `) The Catholic Women's League celebrated their 40th anniversary on l4ovember 25, with Mass and a din- ner at Pinery Inn. The CWL Christ- mas Party was scheduled for Tues- day, December 3, preceded by election of a new executive for 1996-98. Husbands were invited to the party. The church choir will be singing carols at the Senior's home in Thedford on December 16 and at Oakwood Inn on December 20. .The Grand Bend Catholic Worn - Twenty years hr Lae* Dykstra, deputy clerk treasurer, was acknowledged for 20 years of seMce with the Town of Eketer at the volunteer appreci- ation banquet held Thursday night at the South Huron Recrea- tion Centre. Mayor Ben Hoogen- boom congratulated Dykstra for her work with the town. en's League Council of Immaculate her local conservation authority. Heart of Mary Parish has celebrat- Her positive attitude toward life ex - ed its 40th anniversary. This special plains a lot about her ability to ac - event was commemorated on No- complish so many things. "Life is vember 25 with a Mass at 5:30 10 per cent of what happens to you, p.m., celebrated by Father Paul and 90 per cent of how you react to Beck, followed by a dinner at the it." Pinery Inn. Gladys Devey of For- A number of special presenta- est, and Trucie Cornelis, of Ailsa tions were made: Certificate of Craig represented the executive of Merit to Margrit Breuer, Bonnie the London Diocesan Council of Vandenberk, Tillie Van Leeuven CWL. Local CWL president Gera and Emma Couckyet. A 25 -year Peters hosted the evening's pro- pin was presented to Fran Relouw gram. and Roberta Walker., Forty -year The special guest speaker was pins were earned by Angie Backx, Diane Hahn; a CWL member, farm Dina Kelders, Mary Mennen, Dora wife, mother of six children; staff Rood, Toni Vandenberk, Riek Van - representative of Youth for Under- derburgt, June VanDongen, Tillie standing - an organization for ex- VanLeeuwen, and Verna Zimmer. change students, and motivational Madelaine Arnsby received a 50 - speaker from Moncton. This ex- year pin. tremely funny, busy woman shared Father Paul Beck was presented her experiences wearing the differ- with a Spiritual Advisor's pin. ent hats of Super Mom, a hard hat Gladys Dewey, the Diocesan for projects, a Maple Leaf hat as a Representative, awarded the special proud Cahadfah;''g' Cdrrnri lnity1n ' ' gd1f l Maple 'L ii f Seli vee Pirl' tb volvement hat, and an environmen- Dina Kelders, Jean Mommersteeg, tal hat. She's been involved as a lo- Riek Vanderburgt and Lia Vanden - cal municipal politician, founding berk, for years of outstanding ser - chair of a Community Hospice for vice to the CWL. the terminally ill and vice chair of The 1996 annual meeting of the Canadian Cancer Society, Lambton Unit, was held at the Forest Golf and Country Hotel recently. Guest speaker, Dr. Ann Smith, Hematologist and director for the Bone Marrow Transplant program, at the London Regional Cancer Centre; spoke on cancer care in the community. Some volunteers attending from the Grand Bend are were left to right, Phoebe Clarke, Madelaine Proctor, Lynne Desjardine, Dr. Ann Smith, Freda Farrell and Dr. Don Marshall. Loads of coats The South Huron Masonic District celebrated Operation Coathanger last Monday night at the Hensall Masonic Lodge. The new project, launched on Oct. 9, collected 300 coats to date, with an estimated total expected to near 500. The coats will be distributed among the Huron County Christmas Bureaux. From left are masonic members Doug Cooper, Mike Brintnell, Bruce Whitmore and Janneke Murray, a Seaforth Christmas Bureau volun- teer.