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The Times Advocate, 2004-12-15, Page 13Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 13 Christmas potluck supper and flower show KIRKTON — All the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas permeated the room, as the Kirkton Horticultural Society opened the doors of the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre for their annual Christmas potluck sup- per meeting and flower show Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Following a delicious supper, the audience enjoyed a sing -a -long of sea- sonal favourites, led by Pat Harlton and Lynda Hodgins and accompanied by Marjorie Johns. After several drawings for the beauti- ful poinsettia table centrepieces, fea- tured speaker Rowena Martin was introduced. Martin is a design judge and a mem- ber of the Kitchener/Waterloo garden club. She has presented hundreds of classes and demonstrated throughout Southern Ontario. Using materials one would find around the home, Martin created numerous seasonal designs, each with its own creative twist. There were creations for every room of the house, ranging from a miniature Christmas tree -shaped swag to a gold- en curly willow party design for the table. Imagination and a wonderful sense of humour were part of this live- ly presentation. Show co -coordinator, Gertrude Willis then introduced Phyllis O'Neil, judge for the evening's flower show competi- tion. O'Neil commended the partici- pants for their beautiful work, and gave many helpful design tips that might be applied in further shows. All enjoyed viewing the plants and flowers and many visitors suggested they would be trying some of the ideas for their own Christmas decorating. The results for this show were then announced with the Quadro Communications Special for Best Design awarded to Gertrude Willis, and the Quadro Communications Special for Most Points in show earned by Diane Herniman. Overall winners for all three shows held during the year were awarded to Sandra Kemp 1st place; Elaine Stephen 2nd place and Gertrude Willis 3rd place. President Elaine Stephen then con- ducted the annual meeting with the secretary's report, and activity report given by secretary Jean Copeland, and the treasurer's report presented by treasurer Marian Jacques. After District 10 representative, Anna Petersen conducted the installation of the Kirkton Horticultural Society offi- cers, everyone enjoyed further time to view the flower show entries and to discuss ideas for Christmas decorating with live materials. Stephen concluded the meeting with Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, saying she would look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Wishes extended to allWI members By Grace Pym ELIMVILLE — The December meeting of Elimville Women's Institute was held at Shirley Cooper's home. Six mem- bers met at noon to enjoy a potluck lunch and social time. ry books. Christmas family customs were shared in response to the roll call. Marjorie Johns and Muriel Parsons donated items for a fundraiser with everyone participat- ing. Following the Christmas gift exchange, the group travelled to Huron Ridge Acres to enjoy the colourful poinsettia displays. Driver Floyd Cooper accommo- dated everyone by provid- ing space for all the plants that were purchased to adorn our homes for the festive season. The next meeting will be Cooper opened the business meeting with a poem, `Christmas is Coming' followed by the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. It was agreed to spend time in the winter months updat- ing the Tweedsmuir histo - Uttering threats charge SOUTH HURO Huron OPP responded to a report of an alleged assault in progress at a Victoria Street res- idence in Crediton Dec. 9 at 3:15 p.m. Police say someone who used the garage on the prop- erty was upset and got into a verbal argument on the phone over alleged comments. The matter became heated and insults and threats of physical harm were allegedly made. According to OPP, the man turned up at the residence a short time after the phone conversation and refused to leave when directed, allegedly assaulting someone in the process. The 52 -year-old Bluewater male was taken into cus- tody and charged with uttering threats. The investiga- tion continues. held at Parson's home Jan. 19, weather permit- ting. Merry Christmas to all our sister Women's Institute members in Huron South District. 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