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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-12-23, Page 15THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1986. PAGE 15. Looking forward to well-earned days in the sun Continued from Pg. 14 Later, when the property across the street became available, the family purchased it and expanded the business; and later again, added the lot where the present liquor store is situated, with an eye to even more expansion of the family business. The idea was rejected when Bill had an offer “he couldn’t refuse” for the vacant lot, and the improvements were con­ centrated on the store most people think of as Stephenson’s Grocery. After more than 20 years as the town’s major grocery, Bill and Velma (who worked part time in the store, as well as running her own beauty salon from the house) were preparing for a well-earned retire­ Animals like Christmas, too, andtheseforest creatures came to visit at the Walton Public School’s Christmas Concert last week. Brussels Rebekahs enjoy Christmas smorgasbord About 35 attended the Morning Star Rebekah Christmas Party held at the Arena. The room was decorated with a homey Christmas feeling. As members arrived they were treat­ ed to a glass of cider. After a smorgasbord supper of turkey and trimmings served by lunch committee with Mary Lowe convenor, all enjoyed a program conducted by social convenor Edna Pearson. Everyonesangcarols. There were monologues read, skits acted, choruses and recitations. Verna Thomas was pianist. There was a draw for a door To all our Customers and Friends. Here’s wishing all of you a very special Merry Christmas! Bly th Printing Inc. i Doug, Lorna, Ken & Jane Whitmore . ment, turning the flourishing grocery and garden centre over to the eldest son, Robert, to continue in the proud Stephenson tradition. Instead, the family had to endure the crushing loss of Robert’s tragic death just last spring, and within a few months, had decided to sell out to Ron and Trish Clarkson, well- known Brussels business people who took over the store in November. Bill has continued to work for the Clarksons whenever he is needed, but with the busy season winding down, he and Velma plan to take off for Florida right after Christmas, the first time in their entire life that the couple will have had a holiday of more than just a few days prize. Winifred Edgar was the winner. Tickets were sold on a doll made and donated by Lillian Moses. The winner was Edna Pearson. Tickets were sold on a sheepskin rug donated by Mary Nichol. It was won by Ernie Stevens of Ethel. After revealing the secret sisters 1986 and present­ ing gifts, names for the 1987 secret sisters were drawn. Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrived with their usual humorous antics, pre­ sented gifts left under the tree to all present. Winifred Edgar thanked all who had contributed to the most enjoyable evening. together. They know Florida well, having visited there for more than 20 years, with Velma spending the last 10 or 12 winters there, and Bill making flying visits when he could get away. The Stephensons look forward to old friends, and to days in the sun. But they will be back in the spring, eager to get involved in the Brussels business community again: in May, the couple will open memories to keep forever! MANAGEMENT AND STAFF Huron Feeding Systems Brussels See you next year at our new shop at the north end of Brussels. WATCHFOROUR ' GRANDOPENING ► STERfRST c8JJ‘R98<rSM[9JS ► Greetings of the season to young and old alike. Merry, merry Christmas. 2fomrmbrr Wliru... , ELAINE SCRIMGEOUR BLYTH‘ AAA a. an antique business in town a long-time hobby and dream of both partners. “ But it will be run so we can close it whenever we want,” says Bill. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! To the most appreciated people we know — our customers ‘ ‘ If we want to take off somewhere, we’ll just go.” After more than half a century of dedication to duty, nobody could deserve the freedom more. < < < < < < < < < < < < < 1 < < < < < < < < < < < < 1 1 < < <