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Times Advocate, 1994-12-14, Page 13-7 COMM1J]\ITTY Times -Advocate, December 14, 1994 Page 13 Gingerbread builders Gingerbread house making at the Exeter Public Library was enjoyed by several children this past Saturday. Pictured are Daniell: Long, left, and Tim Nickel, intent on their work. Epilepsy Societ By Sangs HENSALL - The Huron -Perth -B Ontario Epilespy Society held th ing, at Carmel Presbyterian Chur ning. Marg Vere and Donna W from St. Marys, Rostock, Huron Park, S ton, Zurich, Seaforth and Hensall. Ann Utmalis enter- tained the group before dinner with music. George Goettler asked the blessing and a pot luck supper was enjoyed. After the meal, entertainment was provided by the "Swinging Seniors" - Jack Simmons, Ralph Stephenson, Adam Wilson and Doug Insley. Marg thanked the group and presented them with an epilep- sy calendar. A reminder that the Epilepsy Calendars make good stocking stuffers with 52 chances to win. For more information contact Jean Steep at the Epilep- sy office in Clinton (482-5527). Elizabeth old Christmas meeting branch of the hristmas meet - last Tuesday eve - welcomed guests tford, Clin- Carmel P.C.W. The Christmas post luck supper of the Carmel PCW was opened by president Jan Baker reading a poem. The roll call was answered by the naming of a favour- ite carol. Cathy Bell conducted the Christmas worship service. Dorothy Taylor was pianist for the evening. A short business meeting followed the meal. Amaryllis bulbs were purchased for the shut-ins. Jan closed the meeting with prayer. The Christmas meeting of the Friendship Circle, of Hensall United Church was held at ele home of Rev. Henry and Ann Annen. Ann was in charge of the meeting and welcomed everyone. Ann read a Christ- mas poem and conducted some contests. Seventeen members and one guest answered the roll call with Christmas gifts to be sent to Friendship House in Goderich. Mary Brintnell gave the Treasurer's report and it was decided to give donations to the M&S Fun, Re- source Centre in Mitchell, Camp Menesatung and to the carpet fund of the church. The devotional was entitled "Messages of Advent". Ann Annen opened with the hymn "Come Almighty King", many more carols were sung and messages read. Candles were lit and the group reflected on their lives by rubbing a stone and a feather. "Morning Has Broken" was sung and the offering received and dedi- cated. A poem "At Christmas" closed the meeting and' a fellowship hour was held with Shirley Ferguson and Shirley McAllister serving refreshments. White Gift Sunday White Gift Sunday was observed at Hensall United Church with Doug Klopp as the organist. Ushers were Garry Alderdice and Glenn Hayter with Steve McGre- gor as greeter. The 3rd Advent Candle was lit by Craig Traquair. Matthew Martin gave the call to Wor- ship, the Prayer of Approach was read by Panayese Fragiskators. The Welcome was given by Kim Taylor, followed by "Pass the Peace". The adult hymn was sung by Erin Traquair and Rachel Wood. The Scrip- ture was read by Laura Elder. The Jr. Choir sang 'Em- manuel' and the Nursery and Kindergarten groups sang "Away in a Manager". An Old Testament read- ing was given by James Taylor, Rachel Wood and Brandon Martin. Amber Preszcator, Leanne Erb, Megan Preszcator and Panayese Fragiskatos gave readings from Luke. The White Gift and Offering were presented. Megan Preszcator and Laura Elder gave the Prayer of Dedication. The Jr. choir sang "Ring Those Bells", "Deep and Wide" was sung by the Nursery and Kindergarten. The teen choir also sang. Also taking part in the service were: Sara Stoll, Amber Preszcator, Kim Taylor, Panayses Fragiskatos, Laura Elder, Jay Mallette, Allen Mallette, Dawn Cor- bett, Erin Traquair, Brandon Martin, Megan Preszca- tor and Jason Corbett. United Church coming events December 21 at 7:15, the Official Board of the Hen- sall United Church meet. The committees meet at 7:30 and the full board at 8 p.m. There will be a Christmas Eve Communion Service, at Hensall United, at 7:30 p.m.. Christmas Eve. There. will 14 a special Christmas Day serviced at 11 a.m., Christmas•Day. There will be a New Year's Service at I 1 a.m. on that day. Communion Services were conducted at Carmel Presbyterian Church, this past Sunday. by the Rev. Dr. Rick Horst, the interim moderator from St. Marys. Snowmobilers Hensall and area residents are reminded of By-law 010-93, controlling the use of motorized vehicles within the village of Hensall. This By-law restricts snow vehicles from travelling on private property (without written consent), sidewalks, shoulders or boulevards. Snow vehicles should be driven within the Village only to leave, or return to residences; driv- ing in and out of the village should be by the most di- rect route possible. The co-operation of snowmobilers is most appreciated. Guild considers "Wish List" ,By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Members of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild met recently for their Christ- mas meeting at Oakwood Inn Din- ing Room. Guild president Shirley Platt chaired the business. After a tally of the earnings from the Gift Shop. Fashion Show and other end - of -season events, the November balance is over S18,000, as report- ed by treasurer Dolores Thurston. The 'executive committee will be considering a possible Wish List for Playhouse needs. Past treasurer Betty Hoyles has been recovering well from serious health problems and hopes to be able to attend some Guild meetings in the new year. The next meeting will be on January 23 at Oakwood Inn, and they'll try to arrange for Kelly O'Dea from the Grand Bend Economic Development as a guest speaker. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the ladies enjoyed a deli- cious buffet in the Dining Room, beautifully decorated for Christ- mas. The guest speaker for the af- ternoon, Carol Else of the Party Lite Company demonstrated her line of candles and accessories, to help make the party season really sparkle. Ms. Else offered a number of suggestions on the care of can- dles, like keeping them in the fridge and covering the wicks with foil, then trimming the candle wicks to 1/4" for longer burning. Party Lite candles range from the "tea light" size, which burn for about four hours, to the votive lights (10 hours), Pillar candles (125 hours) and the huge three wick candles which last up to 200 hours Lighting a vanilla candle in the kitchen wilt absorb the scent of -. cooking odours, like cabbage. The candle accessories varied from a ceramic mushroom house, candle snuffers, a hurricane lamp Dinner for GB Golden Agers GRAND BEND - There were 115 Grand Bend Golden Agers who Met December 7 at 12:30 p.m. to start the Christmas season off right. Convener Delight Rath and her group served a delicious turkey and ham dinner complete with all the trimmings. Entertainment was provided by the children's choir from the Orand Bend Public School, entertainer Bob Heywood from Exeter and the local Huronairs Barbership Quartet George Eaton, Frank Neal and Pat Patchett led by Golden Ager mem- ber Larry Cole. The meeting was convened by president Fred Willert. The weatherman helped put the group in the holiday spirit by pro- viding them with a white blanket of snow. or mosaic tea light holder to candle sticks in brass. pewter and crystal. Guild members were able to exam- ine the merchandise and place or- ders. which were guaranteed to ar- rive before Christmas. Ms. Else offered the Guild 20 percent on all retail sales as a fund raiser, and several members considered hos- tessing a party at their own homes. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in-J876)— Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Larry Gardiner, RR2. Stella .... ..345-2878 Lloyd Morrison, Mitchell 348-4589 Lome Feeney. Mitchell 348.9853 Jack Hodgen, RR1, Klrkton 22.6152 Joe Cherie. RR5 Mitchel . .. 348-9705 Michael O'Shea RR3 Oranlon. .225.2800 AGENTS Wayne Maver Exeter 235.1915 John Moore, Dublin 345-2512 Joseph Unlac, Mitchell 348.9012 Head Office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus was de- clared for all policy holders who qualify, are on record and In good standing es at Decem- ber 31, 1993. Horticultural society holds annual meeting The meeting was pre- ceded by a potluck din- ner. By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Several Granton members attended the Kirkton Hor- ticultural Society's potluck dinner at noon at the Community Centre December 5. The program and an- nual meeting followed. Granton Women's Institute mem- bers enjoyed dinner out at the North Star in Elginfield December 6. Elizabeth Parkinson and son Rob- ert were Saturday evening dinner guests with Nora Wissel. Sunday evening dinner guests with Jeffery and Margaret Bryan, Jean and Susan were Leroy and April Bryan and son Andrew, Irene McGuffin and son Ken of Thorn - dale, Muriel Lewis and Florence Bryan in honour of the former's birthday. Anglican church news The St. Thomas' Anglican church board of management met Decem- ber 6 at the home of Joe and Mar- lene French. - United Church news At Granton United Church Sun- day, Pastor Normalie Voakes led the White Gift Sunday service with the theme 'A Festival of Lights'. Darren Waters was pianist for the service and also played the trumpet while the choir sang 'Gentle Mary laid her child' and during the offer- ing. Mary Waters, Leroy Bryan and Marilyn Humphrey took part in the presentation of 'Sharing the Gifts of God.' The first gift taken from the chest was unwrapped by Ashley Benner and it was bread for life. Michael Wheeler unwrapped a candle for light and hope. Dana and Amy McRobert unwrapped a tambourine for joy and Savanagh and Jason Chantalath unwrapped a balloon for a surprise. The white gifts were taken to the front and presented by each person. Madeline Hardie lit the Advent Candle for Joy. U.C.W. news Unit 3 members met at Ruth Cook's home December 6 and all the meat pie helpers were guests. Cook opened the program with the Christmas story and Marion Thomson read 'Let's keep Christ- mas'. Then everyone joined in a carol sing. Other members contributing to the program were Margaret Bryan who told about the 4-H club course "Home for the Holidays". She was a leader and showed some of the crafts which • were made. Helen Burnett read 'An Old Fashioned Christmas', April Bryan gave a sto- ry 'Why I chose my father to be my dad'; Joan Hayden read 'If wishes were horses'; Elizabeth Garrett had an old Christmas card with the life story of Jesus on it; and Marguerite Garrett read 'A Shepherd Remembers'. During the business, president April Bryan reported on the ser- viettes which are being sold at $4 per package. Plans were made for the General U.C.W. meeting on December 13 and other upcoming events were announced. Ruth and Marion served a salad PCW sing Christmas carols EXETER - The regular monthly meeting of the Exeter P.C.W. was held on December 5 at 2 p.m. in the church schoolroom. Vice president Margaret Strang chaired the meet- ing. The Devotional was taken from the Christmas story Luke 2: 1- 20 read by Bea Dykstra with Christmas carols sung between verses also telling the Christmas story. Mrs. Brydges closed the de- votions with prayer. Strang then took over for the business section of the meeting. The P.C.W. will be filling bags of treats for children at their Christ- mas concert. The P.C.W. will be taking their turn for services at the Villa for a period of time. Mrs. Brydges informed the group they would be hosting the World Day of Prayer held in March 1995. The annual reports were read and adopted, telling the group they had a very successful year. The nominating committee brought a slate of officers to the meeting which were accepted and Rev. Henderson installed the offi- cers: past president Donna Web- ster, president Margaret Strang, vice president Jean Easton, secre- tary Beryl Elgie, assistant secretary Donna Webster, treasurer Micky Brydges, assistant secretary Marl, Stanlake, pianist Pauline Simmons. Santa came to give each member a present which revealed who their secret pal had been for the year. The» meeting was then closed by prayer by Rev. Henderson. A deli- cious lunch was served by the com- mittee in charge - Labelle Harness, Lois Learn, Floy Foreman and Lil- lian McLellan had an enjoyable so- cial time was enjoyed. luncheon during the social time fol- lowing the meeting. In last week's account of Unit five's meeting it was omitted that Pearl Bryan read 'Country Christ- mas' on the program. Also, silence was observed for the late fabelle Harlton, not Isabelle. Grantee 4-H The fourth meeting of the Gran- ton 4-H club was held at leader Margaret Bryan's home when the roll call was answered with favour- ite cakes and cookies. A theme was chosen for the Achievement Day and a picture was designed for the book covers. The cards which were made last week were judged and the winner with the most creative card was LeeAnne Kelly. Two groups were formed and the one group made chocolates while the other one worked on plastic canvass embroidery and later they switched. The goodies were en- joyed for lunch with homemade ci- der. Lenny Vandenberg was the secretary and reporter. The fifth meeting was at the Van- denberg home when the roll call was 'ways to get in the Christmas spirit'. The theme of the meeting was a traditional Dutch Christmas. Mrs. Vandenberg and Lenny told some interesting things about the culture's hristmas celebration. The two groups took turns making Dutch Christmas foods and a Dutch Christmas craft. The baked treats were enjoyed for lunch and the 4-H pledge closed the meeting. Secretary and reporter was Julianne MacGregor. s c, IP�nd \1..,.,,❑ Lrtrnro„nd l,,h Give a gift that helps others... UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFTS at everyday low prices - something for everyone g ii WE'VE SHOPPED THE , WORLD FOR YOU g g g g g fl Handmade gifts by blind and otherwise disabled people in developing countries. 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