Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), February 4, 1976, p. 18

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Page IB THE libit ALD February 17 They rocked and rocked and Six members of the Knox people of Canada terlan Church The Presbyterian Young congregation rocked around People organization the clock for hours which began at atop this weekend to raise p Friday evening in the at 1 m on Sunday and Is anticipated to bring in a total of close to WOO whch will go to the Presbyterian Fellowship House In Prince Albert money to aid native young church basement concluded Saskatchewan ROCKING AROUND Tilt CLOCK hours straight over the weekend to help raise Herb Harlow the eldest participant in the money to be donated to the Presbyterian sponsored by the Knox Fellowship House In Prince Albert Presbyterian Young Peoples rocked for Saskatchewan Xi Delta finished with a bang After a start in Including a Fall Fashion Show Delta Beta settled to enjoy a more relaxed end of the year To celebrate Exemplar Day a potluck supper was held at the home or Kathleen the chapter president After a most interesting and varied meal a programme entitled House and Home was presented by Lynda Tyrrel A variety of objects memorabilia were presented to the a form of a quiz Many things that were com to the home of year were almost unknown by moat members An article was read con ccrnlng the typicial dally chores of a house wife at the turn of the century Most members agreed that times have indeed changed Later in the month an in was extended by Brampton chapter to join them at the Blue I lame Room to enjoy a guest speaker Ms Black a lawyer from Strcctsville on the topi My Half of the Apple An discussion followed concerning a woman rights under the law It indeed a most Informative evening for all The December meeting win held at the home of Marlcnc The programme titled Women to Whom We arc Indebted was presented by Dee The programme was presented in the form of quiz Clues were given concerning famous Canadian Women now and in the past Most discovered that as and women we know little about those women who have made contributions to Canadian life As the Christmas drew near a mixed party was held at the home of Pauline Hughes The evening spent enjoying a gourmet buffet which Included everything from shrimp to rice The themselves enjoyed their own evening at the Driftwood In Nerval Alter a most enjoyable dinner Secret Sister were exchanged to close the The first meeting of the New Year was held at the home of Marg After business meeting the programme entitled Women who have made a difference was presented by Mnrg Tee tie A most Interesting discussion followed the reading of an article telling of a wife return to school and eventually being ordained as minister A Casino Night was held on January 17 at the home of Marg and Tecticl A fun evening was had by all as they moved from tabic to table playing twentyone poker and he roulette wheel Box were packed by the members In tho Casino theme First prize went to 1cm Vlckery for the most beautifully decorated box The second meeting In January was held at the borne of Judy A brief business meeting was held at which the service project for the year was decided upon It was decided to assist a i capped child suffering from cerebral palsy The group will assist not only financially but donations of time as welt The entitled Viva In Difference was presented by Larrle Larries guest speaker was Joyce Beaton author of the book Now It My Turn She is also a writer for the Milton newspaper Mrs Beaton a most humorous and In creating speaker as she told the group of her trials and tribulations In finding herself after six children almost years of marriage To close off the month the members of Delta Beta entertained prospective members from the three local chapters at the home of Mary Ellen Bridge the chapter a vice president and official hostess Fellowship House provides a home for native children from distant settlements to slay at while receiving their education in Prince Albert Those persistent yet steady rock ere who rocked on for hours with only Ike minutes of break lime in each hour were Dave Herb Harlow Mary Robinson Chris Jackie VanGoch who Joined the group early Saturday morning rocked in her chair for There were other rockers who participated In the marathon whoalsorockcd for many many hours however for various reasons could not complete the 40hour target The rockathon participants ranged from the ages of ten years old to 59 tears old which included a canine participant named who rocked In the Ian of Jane Barrow for a total of five hours Friday evening The eldest participant was Herb Harlow an elder In the Knox Presbyterian Church Herb remained with the young people for the duration the marathon and after com hours described his experience as terrific I feel really good Oh yes 1 am tired but I was with a really great bunch I got really weary but was too stubborn to quit related Mr Harlow I decided to participate because I wanted to ex this thing with the young people It has been a tremendous experience and I now feel that the world is In good hands with this bunch around concluded the tired yet enthusiastic gentleman Five young ladles of St Johns United Church Teen Choir accepted the challenge which was issued by the Knox Young People to all the area churches and Joined the fun The rockathon did not go or unapralsed for CHUM radio station in Toronto and CHIC radio station in Brampton an over the air the event and the progress being made by the participants Dave Harley Youth Advisor for the young people a organization and who originally presented the young people with the Idea also completed the 40 hours and described It as an elation to get the 40 hours over with I found out however that the goal was not an talnabte goal There was good fellowship here during the whole weekend and It has been an unforgettable experience said Dave Without the help of the many who volunteered their services the participants could Girls like it I Is there a better reason to send an LoveBundle not have lasted the duration of the marathon Keeping close check on the time was the official timekeeper Michael Hope Michael along with Doug Harlow and Carolyn Ewlng served as cooks and supplied three sound meals each day as well as snacks every three hours To help keep the group awake during the wee hours Lcsll Klendenlng provided musical entertainment Lcsli acted as disc Jockey for the weekend as well as provided the much appreciated oik music he played on bis guitar with many a song Joined by thi participants Various members of the church women s auxiliary came In to help out often bringing donations of food and refreshments And of course the many parents who came to give support encouragement should not be forgotten As the closing hour Send your today II tend your Bui call and lire Valonllno Day order now AwoltabU ram 1595 1995 FOR VICTOHY Confident of lasting those few long minutes to mark 40 hours of nonstop rocking participants in the held lost weekend by the Knox Presbyterian Young People organization hold preached the group rocked conclude the event with their hands high Indicating victory Those who were rocking to the target hour were time keeper Michael Hope rockers Dave Pat Herb Harlow Mary Robinson Karen Chris Geggie and Jackie Van ouch together in a row and last ten seconds came they started to count down their moments of endurance At the stroke of lp of We Have Over Those who have not yet been mentioned and who par In portions of the Sunday the group shouted and rockathon were Cathy Hope clapped In happiness only lo Jane Barrow Laurie Sutherland Margaret Barrow Laura Shepherd Alice Mrs Scott Rhode Geggie Dawn Livingstone Marni Thompson Molcolmson Helen Hope Elaine Thompson Shepherd and Carol Kostluk Members of the St John Church Teen Choir who cannot be forgotten ore Cheryl MaryLynn Morrow Allison and Sheila Jetted FLORISTS 20 Murray St Mill SI Georgetown Slf S Reach out and touch Florist way I TWO SPECIAL OFFERS NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT LOBLAWS VistaMontrose 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