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Times-Advocate, 1984-01-18, Page 20Pape 20 Times -Advocate, January 18, 1984 - BiRTHS — BURNEY — Ian and Cheryl (nee McNaughton) are proud to an- nounce the birth of their first child, aanddaayughter12,C weI Mariiee, on Jag lbs. 4 ac. A third grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Burney, Woodville, and for Mrs. Evelyn McNaughton, Parkhill, and the late Gordon McNaughton. A 10th great-grandchild for Mrs. Jean Stewart, Ailsa Craig. Special thanks to Dr. Maynard and the third floor nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital. 3c CAMPBELL — Greg and Launda are very pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Julie Marie, on January 7, 1984 weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. A little sister for Jason and Jonathan. A first granddaughter for Mr. and Mrs. John MacLeod, London and se- cond for Mr. and Mrs. Homer Campbell, Hensall. Special thanks to Dr. Fellows, Dr. Whelan and the nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. 3c HOLT — Don and Elaine (nee Er- rey) are pleased to announce the birth of their first child Jennifer Lynn, born Tuesday January 3, 1984 weighing 71bs. at St. Joseph's Hospital, London at 3:39 a.m. Pro- ud grandparents areRoy and Eve Errey, Parkhill and Erwin Holt of Grand Bend. Special thanks to Dr. Litwin and Dr. Armen, Gwen Jackson and St. Jdseph's nurses. 3c O'ROURKE — Terry and Jean (Dunsford) are pleased to an- nounce the birth of their son, Kieran Luke, at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Sunday January 8, 1984 weighing 5 lbs. 15 oz. A brother for Meaghan. Pro- ud' grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. K. L Dunsford of St. Marys and Mr. and Mrs. T.A. O'Rourke of Tecumseh. Special thanks to Dr. A.B. Marshall and the nursing staff. 3* THOMPSON — Gary and Mary Margaret announce with joy the birth of their son Brandon David Robert, a brother for Rosanna. Brandon was born on January 9, 1984 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don weighing 8 lbs 7 oz. Second grandchild for Ruth and Harry Jeffery and sixth for Olga and Roy Thompson. 3� WEBER — Bill and Ginger thank God for their precious new daughter, Janna -Lynn Marie Weber, a sister for Julie and Jacob. She was born January 14, 1984 weighing 4.19 kg. (9 Ib. 3 oz.) After a safe arrival in St. Jbseph's Hospital we moved to Exeter Hospital by Hoffman's Am- bulance. We had a very enjoyable stay thanks to the nursing staff there. Spoiling privileges go to Mary and Ralph Weber, Dashwood, Jim and Marg Love, Grand Bend. She is a new great- granddaughter for Isabelle Cann, Exeter and Bill Love, Grand Bend. BIRTHS VANDERWIEL — Rock and Brenda thank God for the safe rival of their first child, a daughter, Crystal Lynn, born December 24, 1984 at Bulkley District Hospital, Smatters, B.C. Crystal is the 25th grandchild for Bill and Anne Vanderwiel and the third grand- child for Harry and Melba Walper. 3c DEATHS — DEATHS-- SPRUYTTE — M St. J ar Hospital, London on 'Merida January 10th, 1984, Mrs. J Spruytte (Vanmechelen) of aetteerr in her 70th year. Beloved of Maurice Spruytte of Ex Loving mother of Jerry of Lucan. Dear sister of J Vanmechelen of London. survived by 3 grandchil Janet, Terry and Robert. 11 at the Hopper -Hockey Funera Home. Funeral Masa was hel Saturday January 14, 1984 a AM at Our Lady of Mount Carni Church. Father Joseph Nethgan, celebrant. Intermen Mount Carmel Cemet Prayers were held at the fune home on Friday even CARDS OF THANKS — IN MEMORIAM -- oseph's We wish to thank our children, y grandchildren, great- ulienne grandchildren who made our 60th Ex- anniversary a gorgeous day and eter an Without evftift to be enjoyed by all. RR 2 have been. Weiat�w� nit s'a ulien sisters and brothe, nieces and Also nephews, cousins, who creme from dren Hensel!, Exeter, London, Burl- ested inggton, Woodstock, Berkley, ! Mich and Zurich. Our neighbours don and friends from the t 11 district, also for the besunvV41 el flora!ents, cards, gifts P. and w �we received from t in those of you who attended our ery. evening together. Also, our own ral home village orchestra which on- supplied the musk for the even- eart ing. For the plaque from the ated Prime Minlater of Canada, also 2e the Provincial House, congratula- tions from our M.P.P.'s, Mr. J. At Riddell and Mr. Murray Guant, urs- also the Warden of Huron County, een Reeve and council of Hay 975 Township, Reeve and council of year. Our Village of Zurflh, also a lta, beautiful floral arrangement and from the Reeve and council es. members of our next door nd- neighbour Hensel', where as a Hu child Vera attended Sunday rris School and church, where both eet my parents and grandparents ral retired, I thank you. We thank day Brad and Janice for recording a R. video tape which we saw the next an day. It showed a number of fi- e cidents which we missed during ent the evening. What a wonderful y. age we're living in! Thanks again St. to one and all. on Lloyd and Vera O'Brien. 3c 3c I wish to thank my family and W friends for prayers, cards and of visits while in South Huron pa o Hospital. Also thanks to Dr. Lam in and nurses and hospital staff. Ja ✓ Special thanks to Father Bensette pa and Mooney, Hoffman's Am- Th y bulance and the V.O.N. nurses. d Edward Corriveau. 3c An us Sti d Thank you, all you wonderful Of people who were so good to Th Johnny and I while we were sick. Wi to The following poem comes to God o mind: Have you had a kindness We e shown? Pass it on. 'Twas not given to you alone - Pass it on. Le fa o it travel down the years, Let it d wipe another's tears - 'Till in Heaven the deed appears, Pass it * on. Sincerely, Johnny and Elizabeth a Schroeder. 3• By I would like to thank my fami- e ly, relatives, friends and the neighbours for expressions of Cr sympathy in the loss of my Tu brother and for food sent to the cen house. It was all very much Be appreciated DAY — At her residence on Sun- day, January 15, 1964, Mrs. Pearl Helen (Rake) Day of 112 Rich- mond Street North,Henaall, in her 67th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Goudie and the late Mur- ray C..Day. Dear mother of Bob Goudie of Hensall and Bill Day of London. Dear sister of Mrs. Edith Atcheson of Hensall andGladys (Mrs. Ronald Lord) of Montreal. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Rested at the Hensall Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes, 118 King Street, Hensall where the funeral and committal services were conducted on Mon- day, January 16. Rev. Stan McDonald officiated. Temporary entombment with interment later in Hensel! Union Cemetery. 3c DUCHARME — At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, January 11, 1984, Mr.. Gilbert David (Gibb) Ducharme, of'45 John Street North, Zurich, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Genevieve Corriveau. Dear father of Joseph of Goderich, John of Oshawa, and Dianne of Goderich. Dear brother of George of Mitchell, Byron and Cyril, both of London, Wilfred and Russell, both of Windsor, Mrs. Evelyn Dersomme of Detroit, and Doreen (Mrs. Russell Collins) .of Strat- ford. Predeceased by 3 sisters Eleanor, Patricia, and Pearl. Also survived by -2 grandchildren Tammy Jo and Shane. Rested at the Zurich Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich, un- til` Friday, January 13, thence to St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich for celebration of the Funeral Mass at 2 PM. Father Paul Mooney, celebrant. Tem- ry entombment with interment later in St. Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery. Parish prayers were conducted at the funeral home, Thursday evening. Those wishing to do so may make memorial donations to St. Bonifact Roman Catholic Church. 2c PYM — Jeffrey John. Suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, January 2, 1984, Jeff of Newstadt in his 19th year. Dear son of Barb (Porter) and Jack Pym. Dear brother of Janice of Waterloo. Dear grandson of Mer- vin Pym of Thedford. Rested at the Gilpin Funeral Home, Thed- fordwhereservicewas held in the Chapel, Wednesday January 4 at 2 PM. Rev. John Brown of Thed- ford United Church officiated. In- terment Pine Hill Cemetery. Donations to the John Diefen- baker Secondary School Scholar- ship Fund, Hanover gratefully acknowledge. 3c �Immh Dire nr Calvary United Church of Canade Doshwood Minister REV. BARBARA IAIN�; - Organist Miss Idella Gabel, +.R.C.T. Sunday, Januiry 22 9:45 a.m. Chu -ch Service 9:45 a.m. Si nday School Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Chr,r Practice Ever,'one Welcome Bethel Reformed Church 'iuron Street East, Exeter RTV. ABRAM BIAAK - Minister Sunday. January 22 10:00 a.m. Worship His Sudden Coming" 1 Thess. 4.13-5:11 11:00 a m. Sunday School. 7 30 p.m. Worship "The First Sign" John 2:1-12 Come and Worship with Us Coven Presbyterian Church MINISTER REV. KENNETH KNIGHT Phone 235.2243 Organist Mr. Robert McIntosh Sunday. January 22 10:00 o.m. Morning Worship 10:00 o.m. Sunday School All Grades Everyone Welcome Zion Lutheran Church Doshwood Pastor REV. MAYO MEIIECKE Sunddy, January 22 9 30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 11:00 Worship Service Everyone Welcome Exeter Christian Reformed Church Main St. North MINISTER REV. B.H. DE JONGE B.A. M.Div. Phone 235-1723 Sunday, January 22 10:00 a.m. • Morning Worship Sunday School • Preschoolers 2:30 p.m. • Afternoon Service Sunday School Grades 1-4 Everyone Welcome v Nursery Available Listen to The Back to God Hour Radio Program - Sundays CKNX Dial 920 • 10:30 o.m. CHID Diol 1570 - 4:30 p.m. CHOK Diol 1070 - 6:45 a.m. 'The New Barbarians" Television Faith 20 - Global 6 (cable 3) "The New Barbarians" 9:30 a.m. Sundays Exeter United Church James at Andrew Minister REV. JAMES FORSYTHE lay Associate Mr. Peter Snell Organist and Choirmaster Mr. Robert Cameron Sunday, January 22 11:00 o.m. Guest Speaker Rev. Martin Lynas Sacrament of Baptism Church School Courtesy Car 235-1536 Mr. Charles Atthill Nursery Facilities Available All Are Welcome Emmanuel Baptist Church 187 Huron St. W., Exeter PASTOR MARK LOWRIE Sunday, January 22 9:45 a.m. Family Bible School 11:00 o.m. Morning Worship 7:30 p.m. Evening Service This Sunday night at 7:30, Brian Montmorency will be showing slides of o recent missions trip to Mexico. Join us for this special presentation! Visit Us Soon tributions to the Ontario H Foundation would be appreci by the Spruytte family. SUTHERLAND — Kathleen. St. Joseph's Hospital on Th daMagee Yeah Sutherland 12, 1984, of Colborne Street, i n her 78th Dear mother of Ann of De British Columbia and Man his wife Alyce of St. Catharin Fondly remembered by gra children Louise, Mary and H Rested at the Jas. A. Ha Funeral Home, Richmond Str at St. James; where the rune service was conducted on Mon January 16, 1984. Rev. Dr. Maurice Boyd, Metropolis United Church and Rev. Dr. Ann Langford officiated. Interm Mount Pleasant Cemeter Memorial contributions to Joseph's Hospital Foundati gratefully acknowledged. CARDS OF THANKS The King family would like t thank Dan Lewis and Jack Glav for taking us to the hospital afte our accident on January 7th Special thanks also to Doroth Wallace, Luella Pavlick an 'Clancy' King for taking care of since coming home. We woul also like to thank both ou families, friends and neighbours for gifts, cards and goodies sent the house and prayers for all f us. They will always b remembered and greatly •ap- preciated. Special thanks also t South Huron Hospital staff an Dr. Gans. Wayne King and family. 2 The family of the late Charles Thiel wish to express sincere ap- preciation to relatives, friends and neighbors for flowers charitable donations, cards and food received during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Pastor Kyllonen, Lutheran Church Women, The O'Connor Funeral Home, Helen, Karl, Anne and Leona. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Thelma, Dianne, Mary Ellen and families. 3* We wish to thank all our friends, relatives and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy shown to us with the loss of Jeff. Your kindness will never be forgotten. The Pym family. 3c The family of the late Gilbert (Gib) Ducharme wish to express sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the flowers, donations, Masses, dona- tions of food, expressions of sym- pathy and your many acts of kind- ness shown to us during the loss of a dear husband and father. Special thanks to Father Mooney, the Sisters, the O'Connor Funeral Home and Ambulance Service and the C.W.L. for preparing the lunch. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Mrs. Gen Ducharme and family. 3c Derek and Suzanne Dykman of RR 2 Ailsa Craig wish to extend their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their prayers and many acts of kind- ness during Sonja's illness throughout the past year. Special thanks to Pastor Beatrice Ash, the congregation of Brinsley United Church and Stephenson's Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig, Your kindness will always be remembered. 3c HUGILL — In loving mem a dear wife and mother Catherine, who passed January 2, 1972. To close the eye, to fall aal To draw a laboured breath To find release from daily In what we know as death. Is this the crowning of a ' The aim or end thereof? The totalled sum consciousness, The ripened fruit of love? She live; on a little step aw In the hearts of kin and tri Lovingly remembered missed by husband Wesley, children Sharon, Elaine, G Beth and their families. The readers write Aboul b.ardg aud arhtuua, oryof Alice a way eep; cares Ute, of ay, s ends. and and e a3• C of w of er nary ther f w w last II ar- L and t eryl p 3c and It ss- a to we be ev ife .3c til 0 ca fa - w kn ni ph Ro jus he w ou Ch fa wo He ta 1 de sn wa wa sio at Ev frie o W h mo ca ha ope eve pre Bay som clos all a a fe it last cowl ('hri wes than Ilea Chri Dear the February and -..March 1 r meetings and a reminder of not h the World Day of Prayer last meeting to be held in our of the church on Friday afternoon, thing March 2. like t The Marian, Ritchie Even- you. ing Auxiliary is currently On working on a quilt at the home Hello: I'm writing this letter in hopes that you'll publish it in your newspaper as a 'special thanks' to Jim and Heather Rogers. We spent an unplanned but most enjoyable Christmas in Exeter this year.... We left our home in Toron- to at noon on Saturday 1Christmas' Eve), drove to London to drop off a gift and headed towards Bayfield to pend Christmas with my family. At first the snowfall was quite beautiful making verything look like a hristmas Eve should look, ut as the day went on the eather worsened. We managed the trip to London without too much dit- iculty and only realized we ere in for some really rough eather when we got onto ighway 4 heading toward ucan. We managed to get in - o Exeter on a lick and a rayer because the visability w'as nil. We even attempted to make to Hensall but lost sight of verything on the outskirts of xeter and decided to turn round and head back into wn. It's most frightening to on a road when you, can't en see the front of the car! We inched our way back un - we saw the lights of the PP station. Once inside, I )led Bayfield to tell my mily that we were safe and arm at the police station. I ew we were there for the ght...Christmas Eve. No sooner had I hung up the one when Constable Jim ogers asked us if we'd like come to his house - he was t finishing his shift and was ading there himself. We ere elated and followed him t the door. It's most unusual to spend ristmas Eve without your mily but we really had a nderful time with Jim and ather and her parents. We drank rum and egg nog. ked a blue streak, ate a licious supper, played ooker in the rec room, rmed up by the fire and tched a movie on televi n. But best of all, we spent ruly enjoyable Christmas e with some new-found nds. hen we awoke Christmas rning, Jim was at work but me home shortly after to 'e some breakfast and n presents. The Rogers n gave us Christmas sents! 1ti'e decided to head for field at noon even though e of the roads were still ed. We had no trouble at nd made it home in aril} w minutes. was nice to be home at but we really feel that we dn't have had a :uc•er sttnas Eve than the one pent with the Rogers e'd like to express our ks again to Jim and Cher for making this stmas a delightful one )iane and David Gunter• previously Diane Pugh MURRAY — In loving memory al dear mother and grandm ther who passed away Jan 19, 1982. You are not forgotten, mo dear, Nor ever shall you be As long as life and memories We shall remember thee. Always remembered and de ly missed by daughter Rena grandchildren Bradley, Ch and Rod. SKINNER — In loving memo a devoted husband, father grandfather Franklin, who pa ed away January 18, 1975. Wherever life may take us, Whatever we may do, • The memory of the years shared Will keep us close to you. Lovingly remembered by w Ina, family and grandchildren EIBERG — In loving memory our dear parents and grand - rents Fred and Flossie Weiberg. Dad, who passed away nuary 21, 1983; Mother, who ssed away November 23, 1961. ough their smile is gone forever d their hands we cannot touch, 11 we have so many memories the ones we loved so much. eir memory is our keepsake, th which we'll never part, has them in His keeping have them in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by your mily and grandchildren. 3c adies meet t Cromarty MRS• ROBERT LAING iia McKaig presided for January meeting of omarty WMS at her home esday afternoon. Devotions tered on the theme New ginnings, with suitable mns, scripture from Ephe- ns and the message poin- g to the need for us t welcome the New Year wit joy, zest, faith, hope and love Lila concluded the worship vice with prayer. The topic by Dorothy Miller included poems, A New Year's Wish, Recipe for a Happy New Year, and a New Year's Prayer. Five mbers answered the roll . Agnes Lamond reported 21 cards had been sent to sick and shut-ins. ecause of the illness of the etary, Lillian Douglas, el Scott took the minutes. also introduced the study for 1984, giving us a 's eye view of Africa, ting out on a world map many countries included in our study and quoting from articles written by those who have worked among the peo- ple there. Business included outlining The family of the late Mrs. Madeline Brown would like to ex- press their sincere thanks and gratitude to their friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness extended to them during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Don Hansford, the Lambeth United Church U.C.W., the Fairmount United Church U.C.W. and the staff of McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered Eva Prout, Marion Frayne, Charles Brown and families. 3c Coming Events BINGO — Every Tuesday even- ing at Vanastra Centre, RR 5 Clin- ton, 8 p.m. First regular card 81.00, 15 regular games' of 820 eacti, 3 share the wealth. Jack Pot $200 must go. Adn)ission restricted to 16 years and over. 33tfnc BEEF BARBECUE — Hensall United Church, April 11. No in- crease in prices- Three sittings - S, 6, 7 p.m. 3c EUCHRE PARTY — Tuesday January 24. Crediton Community Centre, 8:30 p.m. lunch provided. Sponsored by the Crediton W 1.3c FI/AL SiNGhES DANCE — Sat y January 21, Stratford Fai nds Annex. Dancing 9-1. Liveid; lunch. 3c HENSALL SOUTH HURON Agricultural Society Pot Luck Supper - Annual Meeting. January 30, 6:00 p.m., Hensall Arena. lEcveryone welcome. 3c HURON PERTH PRESBYTERY School of Theology • Jesus in a new light. Six weekly sessions from March 7 to April 11 in Mit- chell United Church, 8-10 p.m.3c Hazel Snell. 3• hy tin We would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Wallace and Mrs. Margaret Visscher, and to all the nice nurses (especially Mary,Nancy and Liz) who look- ser ed aftr us during our restful stay in the maternity ward of South Huron Hospital. Thanks to everyone who sent cards and gifts. Carmel and Meagan Sweeney.3x me iN MEMORIAM— call that the CAMPBELL & MOFFAT -in lov- B ing memory of our dear son, seer Barry, brother and brother- Muri in-law and a dear friend, Jim, She who were called suddenly on January 23, 1977 in their 20th and book 19th year. , • bird He does not lead us year by year, pain Nor even day by day, the But step by step our path unfolds, Our Lord directs our way. Tomorrow's plans we do not know, We only know this minute; But lie will say, "This is the way, By faith now walk ye in it." And we are glad that it is so, Today's enough to bear; And when tomorrow comes, His grace Shall far exceed its care. What need to worry then or fret, The God who gave His Son Holds all our moments in His hands And gives them one by one!" "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean riot unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and Ile shall direct they paths." (Provehbs 3:5,61 Lovingly remembered and sad- ly missed by Kenn, June and family. 3• DESJARDINE — in loving memory of a dear husband Byron who passed away January 14, 1970; also brother-in-law Berman, January 23, 1971; mother and father, Vera and John Bullock, December 23, 1952 and December 12. 1965. Memories are treasures no one can steal, Death is a heartache no one can heal, Some may forget you now that you're gone, But we will remember no matter how long. Always remembered by Audrey and family 3 IIF:CKMAN — in loving memory of a dear wife Marjorie Jean, mother and grandmother, who passed away nine years ago, January 4, 1975. She was someone we could talk to That no one can replace, She was someone we could laugh with Till tears ran down our face. She was someone we could turn to When we needed a helping hand, She was someone we thought more of As each year came to an end. And when we are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong. We seem to hear her whisper "Cheer up and carry on." Lovingly remembered and sad- ly missed by husband Rheinhard, Marion and Bruce Dykeman and family, Robert and Lynn Heckman and family, Linda and Robert Salts and Charles. 3c Sir: ea lize that most of us die ave a very happy limn Christmas Day because weather but many good s did happen. i shou& o relate one of these t, of Mrs. Gordon Scott. Personals Scott and Erin Zimme Stratford, spent the weeke with their grandparents, Bob and Ruth Laing. Sunday afternoon, Erin entertained her cousins, Jennifer and Car- rie Ann Lindner at a birthday party in honour of her sixth birthday. Murray and Lorraine Lind- ner and Marilyn and Alex Zimmer, all of Stratford visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Laing and Mr. t and Mrs. Robert Laing s respectively. We are sorry to report tha Lillian Douglas is still a p tient in Seaforth hospital. Rev. Kenneth Knight show ed the filmstrip, Nigeria, Presume at the church ser vice on Sunday morning Nigeria, which is about th size of British Columbia, ha 385 languages with 123 dialects. They are a rural based people who usually g broth Christmas Day nay er suffered a coronary attack: he was taken by am bulance r Huron • Hospital •w r, here the doctor or nd call tended to him. Realizing I Kipfer about his beard. It is my opinion that no lady should cast aspersions on any of the "stalwart forty" about their beards without risking some sort of penalty. Perhaps a whisker rub would be too cruel a punishment. 1 have an alternate solution. Since the ladies in Hensall and surrounding area are known to be excellent cooks, ImPrmiegs maybe a pie or cake of the bearded one's choice would be appropriate recompense, I am kind of hoping that my neighbour criticizes my cur- rent scruffy appearance as she makes an excellent Black Forest cake. I am also ad- dicted to lemon meringue or apple pie. 1 think the Hensall Postmaster should be the first of the "stalwart forty" to receive a pie or cake of his choice as he is constantly in the public's eye. This would serve as a warning to any lady who might otherwise be bold enough to criticize a man's attempt to grow a beard for the Ilensall Centen- nial celebrations. Sincerely. Don Reynolds FIREMEN PREPARE DASHWOOD RINK — Thanks to the Dashwood volunteer firemen the Dashwood Community Centre pavilion has been flooded for skating. Fireman John Becker is shown Sunday afternoon with Miranda Hayter, Josh Becker and Melissa Hayter. T -A phots, Toc Alpha delegates report on conference By MRS. E. SUMMERS Delegates to the Toc Alpha Christmas conference from the Granton "Who" (We Help Others) youth group were - Howard Pierce and Jim Scott, who brought back this report. This year's program was based on Drug. and Alcohol concerns and this conference hosted more than 600 teenagers from 14-21 years at the downtown Holiday Inn in Toronto. It was a three-day. conference December 27-30. Each day we had to choose three session subjects out of 18-21. Topics were "Family problems, Alcohol and Drug Additions, Nuclear Disarma— ment and Peer Pressure" to name a few. Each session took 11-2 hours with 40 to 100 teenagers in at- tendance some of whom talk- ed openly about problems of their own and problems in their area. At night after the evening session, there was a movie to watch or a dance to attend. It was a great opportunity - to meet new friends and learn how to handle everyday pro- blems in a teenager's life. Explorer news The Granton Explorers met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McGuffin on Monday evening for a fun night of skating on the McGuffin's rink UCW news Unit 3 of Granton United Church Women are sponsor- ing a euchre party at 8:15 p.m. on Friday January 20 in the United Church basement. At St. Thomas Anglican Woodham my gravity of y brother condition, the doctor order( him transferred to Univers ty Hospital in London. The weather was Jreadtt and the roads were bad bi despite all these hazards tit doctor accompanied nl brother to the hospital in Lit don. all the while tending 1 him. 1 am convinced this oto, or saved his life by takin uch quick action Perhaps many 01 you •.(tl hink this is not such a n ea "'but we can never t ha his doctor enough for suet edication to duty and kinde- o a patient. IVO, 1 should hl. o tell you this doctor is or: a lady and an angI•, ercy. Thank you Dr ' rom the bottom of my he.' 1' hope the people ashw'ood t where 1 undo nd you practice I will tea t t a- d d 1 t t t e m s i 0 back to their homes in villages for all celebration such as Christmas. Their cities are growing too fast to be well planned and kept up. Many of the young are going to live in the towns and crime rates have skyrocketed. Religion is a big part of their life, with all the people believing in a God. 47 percent are Moslem, 43 Christians, and 10 percent pagan. As Nigeria is being influenced by western society, some of their customs are worth preserving such as their hospitality and their extended family system. po uc 'l By MISS. JEAN COPELAND A delicious pot luck supper ll opened the January meeting ll of Woodham U('W with group one in charge Miss Deanna Copeland gave her Toc Alpha report, which she attended in Toron- to. in December. The worship service was opened by Mrs. Reg McCurdy, followed by a hymn and Scripture reading by Mrs. Gordon Johnson. A meditation reading "Making a New World" was read by Mrs Reg McCurdy followed by a hymn and dos- ing prayer by Mrs. Ross McCurdy. A Bible quiz was led by Mrs. John Vardy with Mrs. Ordell Webber as prize win- ner.- The new Bible Study t "Jesus Means Life" was in - e what a wonderful per,,, traduced by Mrs. Fred s you are Thank you ant) hl. - Parkinson followed by the you. Since'( s none \u, a Dear Bill: At least forty stalwart men (including myself) from Hen- sall and surrounding area are growing beards to inject spirit into the Hensall Centennial celebrations. While in the Hensall Post Office recently 1' overheard two ladies making derogatory comments to Postmaster Church the Rev. Peter A. Der- rick was the celebrantpf the Holy Eucharist service assisted by John Herbert. The first Scirpture reading was read by Lois Herbert and the Epistle was read by Kenny The vestry meeting is to be held at 8 p.m. on January 20 in the church. Anglican Women meet The St. Thomas ACW held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Jack Noon on Thursday evening. The co-ordinator Mrs. Noon opened the meeting with prayer. A reading entitled "Ilave A Good Day" was given by Mrs. Joe French. I hate winter. J hate cold weather. I hate snow. There, just pounding out those sentences on the typewriter made me feel better. Remember those hot, hot days last summer, when the air conditioners ran constant- ly? Wasn't that beautiful? Remember coming home from work, putting on your bathing suit, and going for a swim, then sitting outside on the deck with a cool -drink while 'you read the newspaper? Remember those deliciously hot Sunday after- noons - going out into the lake in the boat (well past that polluted shoreline), and let- ting the boat drift all after- noon, while you took turns swimming and lying in the sun? Ahhh! Now I feel much bet- ter, just thinking about that hot weather. Of course, that will only last until the next time I have to put on my coat and boots and go outside. Last summer, many people were complaining about the continuous hot weather. Not I! I love the hot weather. So what's a tropics lover doing in the southwestern Ontario Well, I'm barely surviving the cold snap. Now don't give me that line about getting out and enjoying winter. Making the best of it, and all that. Thanks. but no thanks - I've best shot, and I still hate it. A couple of weeks ago we hen the other day we put on ur cross-country skis. We've filmstrip "Who do you say 1 t The business was opened with a poem by president, Mrs. Dave Williams. 1983 reports were read and accepted. The annual congregational meeting was announced for January 20 starting with a • potluck supper at 7:00 p.m. Three delegates were chosen for the annual Presbyterial in Stratford January 23 'Recommenda- tions for 1984 were read and Centralia Ry MRS. TOM KOOY -The senior citizens met in the community centre on a lovely cold, sunny afternoon Monday for an afternoon of cards and fellowship followed by lunch Mr. and Mrs. Don McKillop of Eagle were Sunday guests with th • Mrs. Doug McLellan. eir daughter Mr. and approved. In the correspondence read by the secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Lois Herbert, was a thank -you card and an article from Bishop James Allan from Keewatin Diocese, also two letters, one from the Leprosy Mission and the other from the Diocese President Mrs. Jo Daunt. A reading entitled "Foot Prints" was read by Mrs. L. The Rev. Derrick con- ducted the election of officers. The following members were elected: co-ordinator Mrs. Don Roloson. vice co- ordinator Mrs. Jack Noon and secretary -treasurer Mrs. Joe French. Mary's musings By mary Alderson even taken a crack at downhill skiing. And while I thoroughly enjoyed the skating and skiing, those few moments were certainly not enough to compensate for the endless months of cold and snow. Give me water skis any day. Winter wastes so much of your time. For example, ex- amine the work involved in getting ready to go °tit of the house in'the morning. In sum- mer, one can have a shower. . throw on a cotton dress and sandals, and walk out the door. In winter, you have your shower, but your hair has to be blown dried. Then you layer on all the extra clothes - panty hose, camisole, sweaters and so on. Not to mention the heavy, bulky coat, wool scarf, hat, leg warmers, boots and gloves. From the first thing in the morning, winter makes )ife a big ordeal. Then once you get outside the ordeal continues. Ice has to he scraped from the car windows, snow swept off, and the laneway shovelled. Sure, you can argue that there's always extra work in sum- mer, too - but I don't have to .weed the flower bed, trim the hedges and mow the lawn just to go to work in the morning. Besty, my Mustang, agrees with me She hates winter, too. She keeps telling me so. Last winter, she refused to go until she had new tires. This winter she demanded a new battery. And still she moans and groans. The other morning she was so chilled she didn't even warm up at all during the en- tire 37 kilometer drive. For that littleepisode, she earned herself a piece of cardboard over her radiator to help keep warm. There is one small consola- tion in all this. i know that I am not alone in my hatred of winter. Even if you try to tell me you don't mind winter, I know your calikhates winter. You see, I saw the line-up of people trying to buy new