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The Citizen, 1990-03-07, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990. PAGE 15. WI hosts birthday party Walton The Walton Women’s Institute hosted the February Birthday Party at Callander Nursing Home in Brussels last Wednesday after­ noon. Over 20 people gathered in the main room to enjoy the program. Marion Godkin welcomed every­ one. Marjory Humphries at the piano and Phyllis Mitchell with her violin entertained with many toe­ tapping tunes, residents all seemed to enjoy. Marion and Phyllis sang many favourite old tunes that they could join in with clapping to keep time to the music. Marion introduced the leader of the Brussels Band from the Brus­ Sunday School class enjoys outdoor weekend Maxine Houston entertained her Sunday School class to an outdoor education program at Camp Tawingo, Huntsville this past weekend. They included Cindy McCallum, Sharon Godkin, Lori McClure, Barb Lamble, Shannon Craig, Chris Davies and Chris Sauer. They left Friday noon returning home Sunday evening. They parti­ cipated in the ski trip, survival day on Saturday. It was learning differ­ ent camping experiences and en­ Cranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Etiquette taught at 4H Mrs. Stuart Stevenson was hos­ tess for the World Day of Prayer Service on March 2. Mrs. Murray Crawford was leader and was assisted by readers Mrs. Leslie Knight, Mrs. Jack Knight, Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Donald Perrie. Readings were given in unison and a meditation by Mrs. Crawford. Mrs. Stevenson conducted the business for the regular March meeting. Mrs. Crawford read the minutes and correspondence. Roll call was a verse on “prayer”. Cards and visits were recorded. All joined in the Mizpah Benediction. A social time was enjoyed over lunch served by Yvonne and Donna Knight and the hostess. EUCHRE The Hall Board euchre on March 2 had 18 tables playing with the following winners: high, Myrle Bowes, Ross Brighton; low, Viola Kirkby, Verna Tunney; lone hands, Ruby Steiss, Beryl Smith; lucky table, Beccie Ruppel, Margaret Brown, Lourdes Genosa, Annie Engel; tallies, Jack Conley, Doro­ thy Dilworth, Shirley Verstoep, Doris Jacklin, Lloyd Smith, John Simpson. 4H MEETING The second meeting of the Cranbrook “Polite Delights” was held on Feb. 21 at the home of John Vanass. The meeting opened with the 4H pledge. After the minutes were read members decided on colours for the duo-tangs and then chose a club name Polite Delights. They then went through the materials in meeting two and three learning about introducing people, address­ ing and replying to invitations and eating at restaurants. The meeting was closed with the 4H motto. The third meeting of the Cran­ brook Polite Delight Club was held on Wed., Feb. 28 at Yvonne Knight’s. Members opened the sels Public School who had brought over nine of the pupils who played several numbers with their differ­ ent instruments accompanied by their leader Bill Parsons on the drums. Happy Birthday was sung by everyone with Howard Clark and Graham Lamont presented with a small gift on behalf of the Institute. Cupcakes donated by Ruth Axt- mann and Betty McCall and a cup of tea were served to each of the patients present. The girls that work at the home are commended on all their efforts for helping to make it more enjoyable to all who attended. joying the natural environment, also learning different crafts during the weekend. UCW meets This Wednesday evening is the Joint meeting for the U.C.W. on Communications with an executive meeting at 7:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. All unit members are urged to attend. meeting with the 4H pledge. Tracy Fischer taught the manners to use during a formal meal. Yvonne taught trip preparation and what to do or expect during the trip, with Gerald Knight’s help. Members were taught proper manners for visiting people by Dianne Morri­ son. They had experiments with blindness and deafness to show how dumb they seemed to handi­ capped people, to teach them how to react to and help others. Members decided to go bowling at the end of the club, but they haven’t got a confirmed date. The next meeting is March 7 at 7 p.m. They closed the meeting with the 4H motto. PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Bert van Donkers- goed, West Montrose, were calling on friends on Sunday afternoon. Ethel 4H club kneeding bread BY RACHEL VAN VEEN On Feb. 21, the Ethel No. 1 club met at Helen van Veen’s for the second meeting. After saying the 4-H pledge the members started right away by making French Bread. Once they finished, kneading it they sat down to work on their books. They learned different things could be added to make bread more nutri­ tious such as poppyseed, raisins, currants, pecans and walnuts. They then had a quiz about the last week’s lesson. Members then left their seats and punched down the Basic Homemade White Bread and shap­ ed it into loaves. The French Bread was ready by this time and they slipped it into the oven. They then sampled their products and closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 4H club chooses name BY SHARON GODKIN On February 6, the first meeting of the McKillop III 4H club was held at Ruth Axtmann’s house. This 4H club, “Breadventure” has started. The members present were Lorrie Glanville, Shawna McCall, Marcy McCall, Lori McClure, Kar­ en Campbell, Becky Campbell, Leanne Dolmage and Sharon God­ kin. The leaders Ruth Axtmann and Ruth Schade began by leading the 4H pledge. Next members watched how to make “Whole Wheat Twist Loaf” and all took part in the kneading process. They discussed the meeting’s business and elected the officers. After that members enjoyed previously prepared bread, and fancy butters. The meeting was adjourned with the 4H motto “Learn to Do by Doing”. On February 15, the second For All”. Next year the service will be at Duff’s United Church. A time of fellowship was held in the basement following the service. tition and she also placed first at the district level of public speaking on Saturday in Clinton with her topic of nervousness. meeting of McKillop III 4H club was held at Ruth Axtmann’s house. After the 4H pledge, a demonstra­ tion was provided by the leaders of “Basic White Bread”. Marcy McCall, Shawna McCall and Sharon Godkin showed the members their first attempts at bread making and explained their problems. After members sampled the breads and discussed the club name and came to the decision of “Baking Beauties, the meeting was adjourned. Many attend special prayer service Several from this area joined in with those from the Brussels Churches to the World Day of Prayer service in the Brussels United Church on Friday, March 2, at 1:30 p.m. The theme this year was “A Better Tomorrow - Justice Top speaker Sarah Lamble of Walton has done exceptionally well in the Legion’s Remembrance Day poster contest and their public speaking contests this year. Her poster has won first place in three divisions and is now entered in the provincial compe-