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Times Advocate, 1996-12-18, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, December 18, 1996 COtvtA4 ) TNTTY — a „,„ Leanne Scott, right, anticipates Jalisa Henry's next line during a Christmas play put on by the Primary students at McGillivray Public School on Thursday. Approximately 30 seniors attended the concert in conjunction with the VON HOMME volunteer Christmas Celebration designed to bring seniors and students together for the festive sea- son. Biddulph says no to sander box BIDDULPH TOWNSIIIP - Council declined Road Superintendent Hugh Davis' request to purchase a sander box for the township's tandem truck. Council questioned the need for this equipment prior to proposed amalgamation with the Village of Lucan. Without knowing what grants are available for next year and with a new infrastructure pro- gram likely in the works, council also felt it would need money in reserves to both moderate a tax increase and participate in infra- structure plans. Although the new sander box is valued at $23,000, Davis pointed out the difference between it and the present one would only be $10,000. The new sander, which would have dispensed sand in front of the drive wheels, contains a conveyor, which eliminates the need to raise the box. Staffa WI exchange secret pal gifts They held their De- cember meeting at Do- reen Skinner's home. Roberta Templeman Staffa correspondent STAFFA - Staffa Women's Insti- tute members enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at the home of Doreen Skinner on December 11 with 12 members attending. Following the meal, Kay Smale presided for the afternoon program which included carol singing accompanied by Betty Lou Norris. Everyone answered the roll call by telling about a Christmas past, reading a poem or telling about a special concert they had attended. Members enjoyed a gift ex- change, when secret pals were re- vealed and names drawn for the coming year. Russell and Margaret Miller and John and Joyce Miller attended a dinner in St. Marys on the occasion of Jack and Jean Duncan's 50th wedding anniversary. Following the dinner everyone returned to Jack and Jean's home for the eve- ning. 4-H members, family and friends attended a potluck dinner at the Hibbert United Church recently. Family members entertained on Sunday at the home of Lorne and Mary Elliott on the occasion of their 57th wedding anniversary. Churches to present cantata The choirs of Central- ia and Zion West will be performing together this Sunday. By biuy Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALIA - Christmas con- certs will be held December 20 at Centralia United Church at 7 p.m. and at Zion at 8 p.m. On December 22 a combined choir from Zion West and Centralia United Churches will present a spe- cial Christmas Cantata of new and familiar music. The Cantata will be performed during worship time at 9:45 a.m. at Zion and at Centralia at 11:30 a.m. The annual Christmas Eve Can- dlelight and Communion Service -will be held December 24 at 8 p.m. at Centralia United Church. Pastor Heather Scott will lead the worship and communion at Exeter Villa on December 19 at 7 p.m. As- sistance from anyone who can at- tend would be appreciated. The Youth Group will also assist for this occasion. Centralia Library will be closed until January 7. Maxine Hyde, the librarian, hopes the library patrons take time to enjoy holiday reading. At Heywood's Restaurant recent- ly, 011ie Essery and Harry Noels were High Hand winners. The Spe- cial was won by Andy Thompson. Lone hand wiiptera: weed Eileen Rollings and Stewart Lang. Annual meetings will be held at. Centralia United Church on Janu- ary 23 at 7:30 p.m. and at Zion West United Church on January 29 at 8 p.m. Bible study will begin in January. Evening study will begin on Janu- ary 15 and the "soup and sand- wich" meetings will begin January 17. Book presentation Froin left, Fern and Bill Dental! present Usbome Central Public School with a copy of a Be- tween the Fences "Supplementary," an account of Usbome Township from 1842 to 1996. Receiving the donation is Karen Passmore, the school's student council president. T -A puts Shaw on wrong side A front page story is last week's T -A referred to Bruce Shaw as a member of tee Huron Perth District Health Council task force. Shaw is actually part of a concerned cit= inns' committee fighting to saw South Htuon Horpital. • The T A Digrets say coaflnioe this saw may haw caged. Christmas How* December 2410 ass. - 7 p.m. Deceusber25-12p.m. -5p.m. l December31, 12 - 9p.m. Jemmy 1, 12.9 p.m. %asly Chrlatraaafront all floraltif .4 235-4877 Fax 2384878 518 Mein St. S. Exeter Sheila Bentsen, daughter of Lyle and Carol Beatson received the highest award in Girl Guides after completing the Pathfinder program in liderton. Sheila received the Canada Cord at a ceremony on October 27, at Riverside United Church in London. • I o n Santa visits Dashwood DASHWOOD - The Children's Party held at the Dash- wood Community Cen- tre on Friday, December 13 helped to bring the Christmas spirit to over 100 boys and girls. Me -Too the clown en- tertained the youngsters until the jolly old man arrived. Santa Claus thrilled the children by listening to all their Christmas wishes. The Dashwood Men's Club who host- ed the event also drew the winners of their 50/ 50 draw. First prize went to Bob Fulton of Belmont, second Lori and Mike Tiemsn of Dashwood and third prize to John A. Smith of London. Avrtvriwonfsrnmviweepmvzoinpmfprowq A A CHRISTMAS TREE 7TENTION � 7TENTION ., � ATTENTION 1 DISPOSAL Natural trees can be dropped off weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at: Grand Bend/MTO Works Yard - Port Blake Bluewater Recycling Facility - Huron Par Greenwood Nursery Highway 79 near Thedford Exeter Works Department Yard - 82 Nelson 1 Street, Exeter No later than Friday, January 10, 1997. Please ensure all decorations are removed from the tree. 1 9 Stop Smoking Program for Women in Huron County • Quit or Reduce Smoking • Learn to Cope with Stress • Improve your Health • Meet New Friends • Gain Support • Feel Good About Yourself Childcare and Transportation Provided Exeter Sessions Start January 21st, 7:00 p.m. Call: Ruth Cooper Clinton - 482-3416 ( long distance 1-800-265-5184) Sponsored by Hearth Canada and Huron County Action Group on Women and Smotdng CHRISTMAS HOURS & DEADlINES DECEMBER 23, 24 REGULAR HOURS 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DECEMBER 25 DECEMBER 26 DECEMBER 27 CLOSED CLOSED iii0-ll U REGULAR HOURS 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DECEMBER 30 DEADLINE 4 P.M. for Jan. 2/97 paper i shouse ful of happiness this yVihinSyou a Christmas and have the holiday season. Merry earsl bti Meet o new