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Zurich Citizens News, 1977-12-15, Page 33Page 14 Citizens News, December 22, 1977 Five join church at Varna, Christmas concert is enjoyed by Mary Chessell Five young people were welcomed into the membership of Varna United Church last Sunday, They are Mrs. Dave (Kathy) Mustard, Brian Chessell, John Dowson, Dale Stephenson and Mark Taylor. The White Gift service last Sunday was on the theme "Let the Children Come". It was led by the Sunday School superin- tendents, Sharon Chuter and Bob Webster. Scripture passages were read by Lori Consitt, Julie Webster and Sherri Chuter, Brenda Dowson read the story of the beginning of homes for abandoned children in England in the 1800's, and Dale Stephenson read about the Luyendyk family of Cremona, Alberta, who for a number of years have provided a good home for many orphaned children. Christmas Concert The annual Christmas Concert was held on Friday eyening with the children performing before a full house in the Township Hall. Jeanette Keys gave the opening recitation. The programme was interspersed with recitations by Stephen Taylor - "What Grandpa Said", Julie Webster - "Plump Santa Claus", Laura Roy - "Helping Santa", and George Whittaker - "A Christmas Telephone". The Nursery Class did two numbers, "Christmas Toys" and a cute skit, "Mexican Jumping Beans". The Primary and Junior classes did "Santa's New Look" and "I'm a Little Pine Tree". Rev. Alex Taylor, master of ceremonies, en- tertained with stories during set changes. Wat Webster was surprised to find that "Freddie the Flea" was hiding on his head, except when "Sandy" looked more closely, it wasn't Freddie he found there. Mrs. Bonnie Roy was the narrator for the nativity scene "A Child is Born". Jim Hill, Scott Kirton and Tom Whittaker gave the closing recitation, and with everyone on stage singing "Here Comes Santa Claus", the jolly old fellow arrived to pass out the gifts. The Sunday School teachers arranged the programme, with Dianne Kirton as co-ordinator. Mildred McAsh was the pianist. Stanley Township Rec News There was a fair turnout for the Senior Citizen's Party on Wed- nesday afternoon, which was arranged by the Recreation Committee. Wat Webster en- tertained with mouth organ selections before and after the card games. All who attended had a good time playing euchre, and Santa Claus delighted everyone, arriving just in time to hand out the prizes to Mrs. Kathleen Hill, ladies' high; Ken Stewart, men's high; Mrs. Irene To all our friends: Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Huron County Library and Zurich staff. McClinchey, ladies' lone hands; Greg McGregor, men's lone hands; Eileen Consitt, ladies' low; Mrs. Belle Reid, who played as a man, man's low. Special prizes went to Mrs. Finkbeiner and Sam Thompson for birthdays closest to Christmas, and to Wat Webster and Mrs. Kathleen Hill for the most grandchildren. The committee served a delicious lunch, and Mrs. Eileen Consitt held the lucky cup. There will be a Christmas Tree Burning party again this year, on Friday night, Jan. 6 at the ball park. Bring your own hot dogs and beverage. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your Stanley Town- ship Recreation Committee. Receives 4-H Award Betty Pennings of the Varna 4- H Club received her County Honors Award at the Achievement Day which was held in Clinton on Saturday. Joyce Dowson was presented with a Ten -Year Leadership Award. The other leader is Kate Keys. Brenda Dawson, Kay Hill and Sandra Coleman demonstrated "Family Meals with Three Fruits a Day". Others completing the club "Featuring Fruit" were Laura Hill, Bonnie Dowson, Tanis Chuter, Mary -Ann Verhulst, Dianne Consitt and Kathy Peck. Mrs. Claws? BY BETH SWEENEY St. Boniface Dear Santa, How is Mrs, Claws? I've been a good girl. My Dad said that he saw you when he was a boy. I want a record and a record player and my birthstone if it not too much. My sister gave me four gifts. My grandmother is coming up from Windsor. Thankyou for the records last year. Love Beth Sweeney. CHRISTMAS GREETINqS • Trina the tree with these holiday wishes!' May joy, peace and contentment he yours. With thanks .. . STADE HARDWARE Harold Stade *Rik 7-/14 fe.rlY c,99461, 41.6 owa csY • • • C 7, e I 4 g4/m p�� HENSALI. DISTRICT CO4P HENSALL BRUCEFIELD ZURICH