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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-03, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1990. Walton Community honours bride-to-be Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Area residents enjoy busy hold holiday season People in this vicinity have been on the go this Christmas season visiting family and friends. Christmas Day guests with Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell and Neil were Gordon and Julie Mit­ chell and Doug; Ross and Julie Ann Mitchell, Holly and Erin, Doug and Janet Mitchell, Robbie and Aman­ da and Mrs. Kathleen Cuthill. Clint and Judy Emmrich and family entertained the Emmrich family to a pre-Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec. 22. Celebrating with Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles and Marg Taylor on Christmas Day were Rick and Brian Taylor; Danny and Karen Achilles and sons. On Boxing Day they entertained 26 members of their family to a Christmas dinner at the Classic Restaurant in Blyth return­ ing back to their house for the rest of the day. Isabelle Shortreed visited with Ken and Judy Shortreed and family on Christmas Eve. On Boxing Day she visited with Bill and Louise Smith and their family at their cottage at Point Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether, Steven and John spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Mack Webster and family of Varna. Supper guests at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. Danny Holmes and Mrs. Ruby Webster, all of Clinton; Wilfred Shortreed and Margaret of Walton and Emma Shortreed of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall were Christmas Day dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. John A. Perrie, other family members at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. David Perrie, Walton; Mr. and Mrs. Will Perrie and little daughter Margaret of Halifax, N.S. who have been spending a week with his parents. Mrs. Ruth Thamer spent Christ­ mas Day with her daughter Shirley and Valker Hertlein and family in London with other members of the Thamer family. Mrs. Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stevenson with other family members. On Boxing Day they had their Christ­ mas with Mr. McCall. Viola Kirkby with Doug and Paul who was home from Scarboro for the weekend. Visiting with Viola Kirkby during the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Machan and daughter, Tor­ onto; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Machan and family of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Ray d, Andrade and family, Scarboro. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and James of Brampton with Mr. and Mrs. Allan over Wednesday night. Elva Bolger had her family all home for Christmas when 15 enjoyed their Christmas dinner. Mary Humphries spent a few days over Christmas with George and Kim Kruse and family of Bayfield, other family members were present on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Humphries entertained their family on Christ­ mas Day. and Mrs. Allan spent Christmas Jean Kirkby and Currie visited McCall On Friday evening, December 15 a community shower was held in the basement of Duffs United Church to honour Margaret Short­ reed on her marriage later this month. Mary Pennington was in charge of the guest book and names were written on a Cameo Cloth for Margaret. Gloria Wilbee welcomed every­ one and thanked Margery Huether and Phyllis Mitchell for their entertainment of music as people - conducted by Marie McGavin with were arriving. Gloria opened the program with a poem, “To make a marriage happy”. Eight members of the Black Sheep that sing with the Harmony Hi-lites that Margar­ et sings with pleased the audience when they rendered several num­ bers. Elva Wilbee read a couple of poems followed with a step-dance number by Marci McCall. The Moffett brothers, Brett, Kent and Mark sang several num­ bers accompanied by their grand­ mother, Mildred Traviss at the piano. Heidi McClure read, “A recipe for Margaret’s Happy Marr­ iage”. A lively sing-song was ed to come forward. They had been presented with corsages prior to the program. Margaret McMachon, President of the Huron-East District of the Women’s Institute presented Mar­ garet Shortreed with a gift on behalf of the Women’s Institute Huron-East District. Margaret is secretary-treasurer of the Several ladies from the were also present. Mary Bernard gave an then friends of the carried in the gifts. Margaret thanked everyone for the lovely gifts and asked them to her open house on December 27 and her wedding on December 30. An apron with all the bows arranged on it was presented to Margaret while “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow’’ was sung. After the Grace was sung, a delicious lunch was served by the unit bringing an enjoyable evening to a close. District. District address bride-to-be WI celebrates Tables were all set up with the Christmas clothes, candles and centre pieces for the smorgasbord pot luck supper at the hall, Wed­ nesday evening, December 20 when 11 Walton Institute members and two guests sat down to a delicious meal following the Insti­ tute Grace. The business was conducted by Marion Godkin upstairs. After the usual opening Marion read a poem “What is Christmas”. Minutes were approved as read by Marjory Humphries. In the correspondence a letter was read from the nursing home in Brussels, requesting Wal­ ton Isntitute put on the program for the birthdays in February. The next noon luncheon will be on January 17. Leona McDonald presented Margaret Shortreed with a gift on behalf of the Walton Institute on the occasion of her approaching marriage this month. Margaret made a fitting reply with thanks. I? Marion announced the interest­ ing part of the evening had come when members took part in the program. Marjory Humphries gave Duff's adorned for evening service Christmas services were held at Duff’s United Church, Sunday, Dec. 24. Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal in the pulpir for the lighting of the Advent Candles. In the morning service Cindy McCallum, Murray Dennis, Chris Davies and Doug Fraser assisted with the scripture readings. The choir sang an anthem, “Angel Song’’. A musical number was presented by Marion Godkin with the trumpet, Keith Wilbee, the saxaphone and Margery Hue- ther as pianist. Christmas Eve service was held at 7:30 p.m. The church auditor­ ium was adorned with candles, the Christmas tree and the babe in the manger. Christmas hymns were sung and the choir rendered a number. Five members of the junior choir sang with Marion Godkin as pianist. Area parks offer ski trails Winter weather has arrived much to the delight of cross-coun­ try skiing enthusiasts. If you are a skier looking for new territory to explore why not check into the opportunities at local conservation areas. The Maitland Valley Conserva­ tion Authority operates a number of Conservation Areas that can be used for cross-country skiing in­ cluding Falls Reserve, Wawanosh Valley, Galbraith and Naftel’s Creek. The Wawanosh Valley Conserva­ tion Area has several kilometres of hiking trails that double as ski trails in the winter. This 400 acre property has open fields, and hardwood and hemlock forests to explore by ski or snowshoe. Trails also run along the scenic Maitland River. Although the traiis are not groomed, admission is free throughout the year. Wawanosh Valley is located on Concession 6-7, Nature Centre Road, in East V x ano< h Township. ftcl's Creek has been popular Aiers from the Goderich area foi many years. This 100 acre property has a number of un- groomed trails that wind through conifer and hardwood forests. Naftel’s Creek is located on High­ way 21, about seven kilometres south of Goderich. Watch for the parking lot on the east side of the highway. Admission is free throughout the year. Also near Goderich, at Benmil- ler, is Falls Reserve Conservation Area. ‘The Falls’ offers camping and day use facilities in the summer, but in the winter the roads of the park are left to skiers to enjoy. Falls Reserve is very scenic, with open areas offering views of the Maitland River Valley, and a quiet forested trail along the river. Trails are not groomed. The Falls Reserve Conservation Area is located on County Road 31, just west of Benmiller. Admission is free during the winter. Skiers in the Listowel area might choose to explore Galbraith Con­ servation Area. This 100 acre park is open for camping and day use in summer. In winter the parks roads and hiking trails are available for skiing. Trails are not groomed. Admission is free during the win­ ter. Galbraith is located on the Elma/Mornington Township line, south of Highway 86, east of Listowel. For more information on local conservation areas contact the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority in Wroxeter at 335-3557. Morris man loses license A Morris township man had his licence suspended and was fined $750 when he pleaded guilty to impaired driving in Provincinal Court in Wingham Dec. 20. Murray Becker, RR 2, Blyth pleaded guilty to driving while having more than 80 mg. of alcohol in his blood. Crown Attorney Robert Morris said that Ontario Provincial Police on Sunday, May 7, 1989 at 12:30 a.m. spotted a car they clocked doing 104 km. per hour travelling south on Huron County Road 12. They stopped the car at Morris Twp. Concession 7-8 and after smelling the odour of alcohol, asked Mr. Becker to take a breath test. The analysis showed 150 mg. of alcohol. Defence attorney Brian Linley pointed out that Mr. Becker, a heavy equipment operator, had no previous record and said that Mr. Becker had had about six drinks over a 12 hour period. Judge R. G. E. Hunter sentenced Mr. Becker to a 12 month driving prohibition and a fine of $750. Elva Wilbee piano accompanist. Margaret her mother-in-law, Mrs. Reta Mclnroy and her sister- in-law Valerie Shortreed were ask- season the opening poem followed by Helen Craig conducting three games of a kind of Bingo. Viola Kirkby gave a couple of readings and Leona had Christmas riddles. Margaret Craig read a poem and Marion Godkin chose sides for the Win, Lose or Draw game. Margaret Shortreed gave a reading and Betty McCall read Seasonal Snippets. Ruth Axtmann showed how to make birthday baskets with foil tart tins and supplied material for everyone to make one filled with candy for Christmas. Mary Hum­ phries read a humorous reading and Margery Huether closed the program with a sing-song of Christ­ mas Carols accompanying at the piano. Now members returned downstairs to the Christmas tree where there was an exchange of gifts and Marjory closed with The First Christmas Eve. SinLife •INSURANCE PROTECTION for mortgage, family Income, disability, business or estate •RETIREMENT PLANNING RRSP's, RRIF’s, and annuities •INVESTMENTS GIC's, term deposits, mutual funds, savings and education plans TONY G. ARTS 107 Main St. N. Seaforth Ont. NOK 1WO Seaforth 527-0794 London 432-1041 FITNESS FOR FUN starts again in April with Drusilla Leitch BUT WHY WAIT? WARM UP & KEEP MOVING WITH US AT GREY CENTRAL SCHOOL Tues. Nights 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Jan. 9 - Mar. 13 For Information call 887-6182 or 887-6816 after 6 p.m. Preparation for KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION in Huron County Board of Education Elementary Schools is being made. Children born in 1985 are eligible to enrol. PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL before January 12, 1990 to confirm your intent to register. Your call will allow your school to provide you with REGISTRATION DETAILS and assist the Board in planning for staff. Blyth P.S. Brussels P.S. East Wawanosh P.S. Grey P.S. Seaforth P.S. Walton P.S. Huron Public Education Opening Up the World Joan Van den Broeck yChair 523-9201 887-9361 357-2960 887-6601 527-0790 887-6219 Bob Allan Director