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The Citizen, 1990-11-21, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1990. Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Units remember The Walton Unit I held its November meeting in the church basement on Wednesday evening. Call to Worship was given by Betty McCall. The opening hymn, “O God our help in ages past” was sung with Doreen Hackwell as pianist. Heidi McClure gave prayer and scripture. Both took part in a responsive reading “Christ Our Peace, building a Just Society” taken from the November Man­ date. Heidi gave a reading on Shalom which is a traditional Hebrew and Yuddish greeting that means “Peace be with you”. The hymn “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” was sung. Then every­ one formed a circle and joined hands, repeating “Peace be with you”. Betty closed this part of the meeting with the benediction. Marion Godkin gave several very interesting items for the topic: Remembrance for all those who lost their lives in the wars; illiteracy from Mandate; and a couple of different quizes giving members different things to think about. The business was chaired by Phyllis Mitchell. Several cards of People Ruth Thamer entertained her sister Evelyn Holt of Wingham, brothers Allan andBeatrice Camp­ bell of Wintrhop; Bill and Verna Campbell of Seaforth to a pre­ Christmas get-together. They had dinner at the Walton Inn then spent the afternoon visiting at her home. thanks were read. Minutes were read by Audrey Hackwell. Twenty were present to answer the roll call on “Peacemaker of the day”. A report was given of the turkey smorgasbord supper that was held in the church basement Wednes­ day, November 7. The treasurer’s report was given by Doreen Hack­ well, then she received the collec­ tion, Phyllis dedicated it. Dorothy Sholdice reported on a board meeting held recently. The U.C.W. Christmas meeting will begin with a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, bring a friend and a gift for survival friendship house. The copper contest leaders, Judy Emmrich and Gloria Love gave their report with Gloria’s side well ahead for the year. It was decided to leave their special supper ’til February. Phyllis closed the meeting with prayer, followed by a half hour of fellowship during lunch served by Marie Coutts, Viola Traviss and Betty McCall. Variety Night plans finalized The Walton Recreation Commit­ tee have been preparing for a Variety night this Friday evening to start off at 8 p.m. at the Walton Hall. Then they are planning a dance with a D.J. supplying the music. Ladies are askeo to please bring lunch. Proceeds to the Wal­ ton Recreation and Ball Park. Cranbrook Correspondent retires After decades as the Cranbrook correspondent for several area newspapers Annie Engel has de­ cided to retire. Mrs. Engel, a life-long resident of the Cranbrook area has been writing the community news in the Brussels, Seaforth and Listowel papers for at least 40 years according to neighbour Mrs. Wil­ fred Strickler, who remembers she was writing it when the Stricklers moved to Cranbrook in 1951. Her decision to retire is prompt­ ed in part by illness. For the past two weeks Mrs. Engel has been a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital in London suffering from a severe kidney infection, Mrs. Strickler said. Approximately 65 people attend­ ed the Court Woodbine M100 of the Canadian Order of Foresters family night. The Ethel W.I. served a lovely turkey supper. Judd Milburn brought greetings from the area and presetned a past president pin to Harry Jacklin. Ed Short and Norman Hill brought greetings from head office. Helen Reihl brought greetings from the district. Entertainment was provided by the Onn family from Blyth. Draws were won by Bill Craig, Dave Williams, Jennifer Vanass, Norman Hill, C. Onn and Brenda Perrie. Mary Ellen Jacklin then led a sing-song with Madelene Steiss at the piano. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The November meeting of the Cranbrook Women’s Institute was held at the home of Yvonne Knight. Lois Hart conducted the busi­ ness. Yvonne Knight, Brenda Per­ rie and Nancy Vanass reported on the Area Convention held in At­ wood. The remainder of the meet­ ing was spent working on the Tweedsmuir books. Jean Conley and the hostess served lunch. FORESTERS CARD PARTY The Canadian Order of Foresters held a card party on Nov. 16 at Cranbrook Hall with 14 tables in play. Following were prize winners: high couple, Adrian Verstoep, Agnes Harrow; low couple, Stan Alexander, Merle Bowes; lone hands, lady, Beccie Ruppel; man, Gordon MacPherson. Table prizes went to Joe Martin and Betty Krotz, Wilfred Strickler and Edna Adams, Bill Dobson and Ruth Martin, Ross Stephenson and Dorothy Hamilton, Mac Smith and Marjorie Ritchie, Harold Bragg and Jean Rolof, and Jean Bewley and Jeanne Ireland. PEOPLE Leslie and Yvonne Knight spent the weekend with Leslie’s twin brother Harold’s family. The men celebrated their 55th birthday. Harry and Nancy Swinkels and family of Kamoka visited with the Vanass family. McKillop OK’s liquor license McKillop Council voiced no ob­ jection to a liquor license applica­ tion for Family Paradise Camp­ ground at its meeting on November 6. A resolution from North York opposing the GST was read, and councillors voted in favour of endorsing the resolution. It was decided that the road superintendent petition for interim payment under the Public Trans­ portation and Highway Improve­ ment Act on expenditures made in the year 1990 in the amount of $610,546.17. Councillor Lome Glanville de­ clared a pecuniary interest regard­ ing the hiring of a part-time snowplow operator, as his brother and nephew-in-law had submitted applications for the position. After discussion it was decided that Les Glanville be hired at a rate of $10 per hour to assist with snow removal for this year. A by-law is to be prepared appointing Sharon McClure as the head of the municipal corporation for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of In­ dividual Privacy Act. A by-law was passed imposing a special annual drainage rate upon lands where money has been borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act in the amount of $25,300. Council appointed W. E. Kelley and Associates Ltd. to prepare a report for repairs to the Stimore Municipal Drain. The general accounts in the amount of $313,375.11 and the road accounts totalling $124,692.58 were approved for payment. Duffs concert set for Dec. 9 WInews Helen Craig was hostess for the Walton II unit meeting on Wed­ nesday afternoon, Nov. 14 with 10 ladies present. The devotions were led by Max­ ine Houston and Margaret Craig. Maxine gave articles on Peach followed with prayer. Margaret had the topic on Evangelism and World Peace, closing with a poem en­ titled, “Ladies Aid”. Maxine Houston presided for the business. Minutes were read by Margaret Craig and the roll call was taken. It was moved to give a donation to the Callander Nursing Home. Marilyn McDonald gave a report on the progress of the History Books of the church. December 2 is the Sunday set for Communion. That night there will be the official pastoral charge meeting at the church. The Sunday School Concert is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. The meeting was closed. Lunch was served by Pearl McCallum and the hostess. The Walton Women’s Institute will serve a hot pork luncheon this Wednesday. 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