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Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-23, Page 12PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS --RECORD, WE New anisted' •.1 am still getting my tees wet. is the way Rever- end Gordon Simmons. Mr. Simmons arrived officially. on Jan. 23 to take over his new duties. Mr Simmons, who re - eels ed his Bachelor of Arts from the University of West- ern Ontario and his Master of Div may from Huron College, LS eager to settle into his new position and get acquainted with the area and its people. He brings with him several years of experience which started in Kitchener as assist- ant Curate of St. John Evan- gelist 111 May of I9'S to May of 19' ' he was Rector of the Parish of Tvrconnell which encompassed five churches in the west end of Elgin County. Seri ices w ere conducted by Mr Simmons and a young student he had working for him at the time. He later had four churches when the Lhurch in Port Stanley re- ce•rncd its own minister. Dur- NEESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1 Ives ing his time there he also served as director of the Elgin Counts Bible Society. Royal Dean of the Deleware Dean- ery and chairman of the ministerial association for West Elgin for two years. He was also named padre of the West Lorne Legion and was active in youth work., vacation Bible schools and a director of the local Optimist Club. Mr. Simmons was also involved in the formation of a boy's club to help children w ith no church or other group affiliation. He is interested in starting similar groups here. but insists that he will have to be properly established be fore he starts an new groups. With hint is his wife Beth. w ho is a Bachelor of Arts and Education graduate from Western and their two child• ren Mary Elizabeth and Pamela. The Simmons live in Clinton where he is also rector of St. Pauls Anglican Church, Kippen UCW meet By Rena Caldwell February meeting of Kip - pen U.C.W. was held on Feb. 8 and the worship led by Mrs. Robert Kinsman focused on the theme of Love. The Topic given by Mrs. David Cooper was an in- troduction to this years study pack, the Church in the South Pacific. Throughout the year the UCW will be partners with Christians in the South Pacific, learning from each other. Plans were made to visit Queensway Nursing Home on Monday throughout February. It was decided that U.C.W. would conduct a church service on March 20. A committee was nominated to purchase a new tape recorder for the use of all the congregation, especially for the tape - ministry being started by Mr. Moffatt. Plans were for the Special Thankoffering in April. Report of Huron -Perth Presbyterial held in Seaforth in January was given by Mrs. Robert Kinsman. 4-H Club News The second meeting of Kippen 1 4-H Club was held at the home of Mrs. Diane Chalmers on Feb. 16. The name of the club is the Kip - pen Kookers. Recipes made in Norway, Finland, Get, nany, Sweden, Denmark and Holland were Hullett lady dies M . VIOLA FARQUHAR Mrs. Viola Farquhar of Goderich, formerly of Hullett Township and Clinton, died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Monday, February 14 at the age of 90. She was born in Goderich on July 15, 1892 to Robert and Charlotte (Cooper) John- ston. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester Farq uhar. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lorne (Norma) Young of Goderich; one nephew, R.J. (Bud) Schoenals of Belleville and one niece, Mrs. Wellington (Kathleen) Webster of Amberly. A funeral service was held at McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on Wednesday, February 17 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Reuben Brubacher of Calvary Baptist Church officiated. interment was in Clinton Cemetery. Clinton 441 meet Meeting 2 of Clinton 1 4-1-1 Homemaking Club was held on February 14, at Joy Taylor's house. We opened the meeting and then went to the kitchen to make Celery Soup, Deli Special, Potato Pancakes, Apple Sauce. and Dutch Peach Kuchen. While it was cooking we tried Liverwurst and Ryevita. We discussed sausages, cheese, and where they came from. For next meeting we have to either make one of the recipes from the first two meetings or make a list of sausagt , cheese. and their engin he next meeting is for February 21. Then we enjoyed the food that we had made -by Joyce (antelon read and three recipes sampled: Dill Special, Potato pancakes from Ger- many, Netherlands and Jewish and Dutch Peach Kucher (Mennonite). Dif- ferent kinds of cheeses and sausages and learning to like new foods were discussed Members contributed $2 each for costs of the food. The next meeting is on March 1 at the Hoggarths. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Workman have returned from a holiday in the Sunny South. WI anneet Kippen East W.I. met on Feb. 16 at the home of Mrs. Vern Alderdice with Mrs. Robt. Kinsman Cohostess. Mrs. Robert Kinsman con- ducted the program. Mrs. Wm. McDowell gave the motto, - '`Education is developing the mind, not stuffing the memory." This was a thought provoking subject which was well researched by Mrs. McDowell. The Kinsman introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Allison Lobb who spoke on Farm Business. She said that women were always the workers on the farm but their husbands were the decision makers. She advis- ed that women learn to han- dle the bookkeeping on the farm, became familiar with the terminology and should also learn to set up a balance sheet showing the Cash Flow. An active genealogist for the Huron County branch Mrs. Lobb also mentioned that she would be interested in hearing from anyone with information about abandon- ed cemeteries in Huron County. Mrs. Lobb was thanked by Mrs. Wisch. In the business, it was decided to put up another quilt at the home of Mrs. H. Caldwell, and to help Mrs. Campbell Eyre with her par- ty. Mrs. Al Hoggarth reported on the 4-H Club. Mrs. Ross Broadfoot played a selection of Old Favourites. �K. Rev. George Simmons Golden R a da r Club The Golden Radar Club met Feb. 16 at the Day Care Centre with president Muriel Jones in charge. Secretary M. Rumball read the minutes of the last meeting. Beatrice Welsh read the treasurer's report in the absence of Cecealia Edgar. The flower and card report was given by Vera Gibbtngs and a get well card went to Ed Godkin in hospital also a carnation to him and Olive Ball. She read a thank you card from Bea Grove and Jessie I fart thanked us for her card. Rosemary Armstrong ask- ed if the Club would make a recommendation for Students Summer work pro- gram on oenatt or the Clay Care Centre. The Social Committee for the March meeting includes: Vera Gibbins, Jessie Jones, Gladys Hoggarth and Margaret Bridle. Edna Stewart read a poem and Leila Johnston led a sing song with Lorna Radford at piano. The Kinettes looked after the Euchre providing prizes and lunch. Kinettes were Betty Dalzell, Cheryl Hohner, Wendy McFarlan, Margaret Powell. Prizes went to: high, Iva Boyes and Mary Wailes; low, Florence Routzen and Esther Moffatt; birthday nearest Feb. 14, Ruby Webster; most great- grandchildren, Bessie Steep. Go home After a long, boring evening with some visitors, the husband turned to his wife and said, "We had better go to bed, these people might want to go home." Mission Festival in Mitchell Huron -Perth Presbytery of the United Church of Canada has planned a special family event to be held in Main Street United Street, Mitchell. It is called a Mission Festival, with displays and audio -visuals of the work of the church in its Mission Ministry at home and abroad. Featured guest will be Dr. Robert 'Bob' McClure. Dr. Bob, as he is affectionately known in the church, pioneered the techniques of modern medicine in war- torn China, and was the first Robert Mc(:1 jro MON 111 E N T S MARKERS - CEMETERY LETTERING MONUMENT CLEANING & REPAIR PRY DE l%IEMOHI,ALS GODERICH CLINTON EXETER 524-6621 DON DENOMMF ARFA REPRFSFNTA11VE 'lay' Moderator of the United Church in Canada. He has spent years in India, Malaysia, Peru, St. Vincent and Zambia as a missionary surgeon. He is a story in himself, of an active, dedicated and outspoken man, blended with an in- timate view of history in the making. The Festival begins with a light lunch, special music by the Mitchell Glee Club and the Stratford 'Shiloh' Group, and films and activities for the younger set. It's a multi -media people event; an opportunity to see the Church in action. It all starts at noon, Sunday, March 6, in Main Street United Church, Mitchell. rid of Prayer t This year, the World Day of Prayer wall be held on March 4, at 2 pan. in Wesley- WWts United Church in Clue -- ton. Representatives from mase churches in the area will participate in this ecumenical service, spon- sored by the Women's Inter - Church Council of Canada. Each year, one of the 1 ILL national or regional commit- tees involved produces the worship service under the direction of the International World Day of Prayer Com- mittee. This year, the writers are lay Christian women from the Caribbean, and their worship service will be used throughout the world on March 4, using the bel: e�'i;.on M theme "New Persons an Christ " Two women from Clanton will be guest speakers. Eunice Russell of Joseph Street Gospel Church, was on the Island of Dominica for a month in November 1981, along with her husband Graham. They travelled to many villages on the island, ,Special Care folks meet At Huronview on Sunday Reverend Norman Pick conducted morning worship service and the choir sang an old gospel favourite About 100 residents gathered in the auditorium Monday noon for a Valentine dinner. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Dixie Lee chicken, salads and. cake. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, with guitar accompaniment, sang sacred songs. We were pleased that so many of our residents had the op- portunity to hear these fine people. Tuesday afternoon Special Care folk met for a social hour. They made Christmas decorations using play dough. Once the little shapes hardened, they were painted in various colours. The February birthday party was held in the auditorium Wednesday Huron Day Centre hold party Mr. Gordon Wright and Mr. Peter Malcom of Seafor- th, dressed in Scottish uniforms, entertained Huron Day Care Centre clients with bagpipe music and educa- tional slides on the life of Robbie Burns and Scotland for Robbie Burns Day. Red hearts and cupids decorated the auditorium for the Valentine party. An in- teresting contest was to find a "twin" by asking clues regarding the hidden name on clients' backs, and also finding a mate for the "Broken Heart". The couples "Adam and Eve" and "Samson and Delilah" were early winners in the first contest. Vera Thiel of Zurich had 50 words from the letters "Valentine Greetings". Can you make more words than that? It helps to broaden one's vocabulary and assists in knowledge for crossword puzzles. There is new exercise equipment which we can all partake of to keep in go shape. Clients !are enjoying guessing the people who for t. elusive and Unusual Gifts The Arbor 43 A.Cterl Sl. Clinton 4823876 GRACE COMMUNITY CNURCB Huron Centennial .School BRBCEFIEL , ONT. 482-9260, 565-5341 and 236-4979 i0:00- Family Bible School 11:00 Speaker: Randy Mann PREACHING THE DOCTRINES f GRACE BURG EPT. ,RT! New Spring Fashions are ®riving daily - Noy early - get b st selection - and for JO days only, SAVE 1 ��O SPRING ALL NEW SPRING ARRIVALS silts infanta to 14 y®are SATUl iiAY, MARCH 3 apt. Store C1;Bdren a WPnr finers Port ll VICTOallA ST CLVNT©N 4kl2 3853 nave birthdays in the month. Along with crafts and card work clients viewed a film on the Fiji Islands. -by Mrs. Vera Thiel, Zurich Clinton UCW The Wesley Willis UCW afternoon Unit met Feb. 17 and Edna Stewart assisted by Cleta McGregor and Florence Oliver spoke about Time. The World Day of Prayer will be March 4 at 2 p.m. The UCW is catering to a Noon Luncheon March 16 and Mr. Dave Kemp is addressing the Literary Club Feb. 25- 12:30 p.m. It was announced that Heather Gardens needs help by giving small bingo prizes and also personal help. We Buy Find Sell used Pocketbooksl CS( NOM X VARIETY 15 VICTORIA ST. CLINTON OPEN 7 DAYS A WEER B AM -11 PM afternoon with the ladies from Seaforth Women's Institute convening the event. Mr. Eldon Kerr opened the program. Viola Lawson gave a couple of humorous readings as did Mrs. Kerr and both were delightful. The Huron Strings played some lively selections for everyone's listening pleasure. Lorne Lawson favoured the audience by playing his mouth organ. Jim Rose played t! very fine medley on the piano as well as ac- companying the musicians. Special Care friends had a social hour Thursday af- ternoon. Frank Bissett provided piano music and refreshments were served. 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Sandy Hegernan and her husband, Neal, have just corse back from the Dominican Republic, where Neal serves as an ordained minister. The family has been sent by the Foreign Missions Outreach division of the Christian Reformed Church, so they will be speaking to various church groups while they are home or furlough. They will return to the Dominican Republic sometime in April. Eunice and Sandywill have a great deal to share with World Day of prayer concerning their ex- periences in the Caribbean. Everyone is invited to join in this service. ESTABLISHED OVER $0 TEARS SPECIAL PRE -WINTER PRICES 11! EFFECT CLINTON StalF ITtil Ares Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 133 High Street CLINTON 4E2-9441 6011011011 ARIEA Represent©tfee ROBERT ALLUM 11 Cambria /toed 824-7149 ,., Cr' r� fl,l a: 'V.7. er.ed rs. \iii; T./3M' & falconer FUNERAL HOME LIMITED 1 1 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 MR. MERLON WHITE of Vonastra died on Wednesday, February 16. 1983. The funeral service was held on Friday, February 18, 1983. MR. CARL (MICKEY) WELSH of Clinton died on Friday, February 18, 1983, The funeral service was held on Monday, February 21, 1983. roti -Porth County Roman Cath .isle Se , ®rite Sado ,I Board KINDERGARTEN REG STRATf I N Sucre .;°°) -ietart Salvo:,,f Mrs. Mary°�q®lfey° Prlhclpal Corr)iyi Street QAft :1GHA9+lt° Ontario Telephone ^©.337-1» U DATE: MARCH 17, 1983 TOME© 1 PM -5 PM KBndergar ten efolDdren need to be 5 years of age on or before 31st December, 1983. Please bran proof of age (Earth Certiflcate and filaptlsmal Certificate). Anglican ,fit Paul's .T ngl sea 11(j— SUNDAY, m(;bSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1983 Rev Gordon S,mmnns B A M D,v (..10 00 o m Morning Prayer Sunday School and Nursery ovo,loble during morning ship Everyone Welcome Lltresi an Reformed wnr (-Christian Reformed Church 243 Pr,nceSs St F Clinton REV ARIE VANDEN BERG 13 D Th M Sunday, February 27, 1983 100 m Wnrship SPr,,ire Sermon THF HOUR IS NEAR 3 p m Worship SPrvirP Sermon EMPLOY YOUR GIFT The lord's Supper ,n both services All Vis,rors Welrorre Wotch Fo,th XI of 9 30 a m on Globol V hureh rvte Fellowship Bible Ch -i pel 162 Maple Street Clinton Speaker 3red Winnings Clinton 1 1 n n Sunday School and Fomily Bible Hemi 7 p m Fvnnmq Servrre 7 30 Tuesday 7 rim Thins Awono Cluh Pentecostal Calvary Pentecostal Church Pastor Wayne lestnr 166 Victoria St Clinton 9 45 A M. Sunday School 10 45 A M Morning Worship ALL WELCOME United 1Ontario .tifreef I Aired (;hureh MINIS rF R Norman Pitt. MrGregnr Pubis Warship n,'1(h,,,hSrh„til e'sle y- Willis United Church l'FO/'I.L .SLRVI,t' . GOD IHROl I',/I.%/.RI/S(, Pi.oF'l.E MiNIStf P AF ' IHMFS BE( HTE( B A Orgnn s, ofho,na Pnfter Choir Director Mrs Wm Hoorn 8 D SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1983 S.,.. . THE r>000 SAMARITAN HOLMFSv1LLE Sermon THF Goon SAMAPI,AP,