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
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See you next year at our new
shop at the north end of
Brussels.
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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.
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