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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-10-19, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1988. Walton 'Thanksliving' theme of meeting r, ... ==■ Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton UCW meets The October meeting of Walton II unit of Duff’s Church met at the home of Margery Ritchie in Brussels with nine prsent. Mrs. Catharine Baan and Helen Williamson were in charge of devotions. Kathleen conducted the business. Dates were announced of coming events. Five from each unit are to come and clean the church kitchen Thursday morning. Oct. 27. The recycling meeting at the hall is Oct. 26 at 8 o’clock. Tickets were given out for the turkey supper Nov. 2. Copper money is to come in at the November meeting. There were 15 new tea towels brought in for the church kitchen. Hostesses served a tasty lunch and Margery was thanked for the use of her home. Cranbrook Brighton, visited her parents, Ross and Betty Knight on the weekend. Garnet Starr, Wallaceburg, and his son Steven of Owen Sound visited on the Thanksgiving week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith had all their family home for Thanks­ giving. Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phonf %87 6645 People around Cranbrook Rev. Ted Nelson, Port Elgin, will be the guest minister for the anniversary service on October 23 at 11 o’clock in Knox Church. Rick Knight, Toronto, spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Leslie and Mrs. Knight, Jeff and Gerald. John and Mary Ellen Bignell, Foresters sponsor euchre Court Woodbine MIOOof the Canadian Foresters met on Octo­ ber 11 in the Community Centre. The new president, Brother Harry Jacklin, conducted the business. The new committees for 1988-89 were made up and delegates chosen for the district council and the Western Ontario Provincial Assembly. The Christmas banquet and family night were planned. The Country Cooks are to cater. The Foresters will be sponsoring WMS marks Thanksgiving The October meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on October 12 at thehomeofthepresident, Mrs. Jack Knight. ‘‘Thanksgiving is Thanksliv­ ing” was the theme for the Walton I unit meeting, held at Duff’s church Wednesday evening. Wor­ ship was led by Betty McCall. The hymn “Come, ye thankful people, come” was sung with Doreen Hackwell as pianist. Heidi McClure read the scripture follow­ ed by a meditation on Thankful­ ness. Ruth Thamer read a poem and led in prayer. The offering was received and dedicated. “Sing to theLord of Harvest” closed the devotions followed by prayer. Marie Coutts gave a talk on recycling and a background on the people and their living in South Africa, closing with a prayer for the children of South Africa. Business was conducted by Marie McGavin. Minutes were read by Audrey Hackwell. Roll call was to bring a new, washed tea towel for the church kitchen. Doreen Hackwell gave the treasur­ er’s report. Announcements were given out from the U.C.W. executive meet­ ing. The Regional Rally was to be held Thursday, Oct. 13 in Varna. The next U.C.W. executive meet­ ing is Nov. 7. The budget meeting changed to Nov. 23 in the church at 7:30 p.m. The bale date is Oct. 26 with articlestobe left at Mark’s home garage. A recycling meeting 4-H dub meets will beheld Oct. 26 at the hall, sponsored by the Walton Institute. People are still reminded to keep their tapes from Zehrs and K-Food stores and leave them in a box in the church basement. Other dates mentioned were for Thankoffering at Blyth on Sunday evening. Names were taken to clean the kitchen Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. Oct. 30 is Baptismal. The turkey supper is Nov. 2. Tickets are available. Communion, Nov. 27. A copper contest will be held at the Nov. unit meeting. The meeting closed with prayer followed by a tfelf hour of fellowship during lunch served by Viola Kirkby, Marjory Fraser, Mary Humphries and Elva Wilbee. 1/1/7 sponsors luncheon “Grandmother’s” meeting. Any­ one is welcome to come and see the pictures of Murray and Olene Dennis on their trip to the Yukon and Alaska. two euchres this fall in the Cranbrook Community Centre on October 28 and November 4 at 8:30 p.m. The admission is to be $1.50. The bowling team that placed near the top in London will bowl in Brantford, October 30. At the Western Ontario Provincial As­ sembly in November the Court will donate $250 to the cancer fund and $250 to the special fund. The meetingclosedwithlunchand a 50-50 draw won by Nancy Vanass. seis Legion and the Village of Brussels. Mrs. White says more Block Parents are needed in Brussels, as well as one or more volunteers with time to spend on the program. For , instance, she says, someone is needed immediately to speak to local kindergarten children on the program and what it means to them. Application forms and informa­ tion on the Block Parent program may be picked up at the Brussels Municipal office. Mrs. Knight presided for the Thanksgiving meeting and used the service printed in the Glad Tidings. Scripture verses from Deuteronomy and Luke were read in unison. Ten members answered the roll call with a Thanksgiving verse. Members were reminded that the Glad Tidings subscriptions are now due. Two members paid birthday money. The usual busi­ ness was conducted. Mrs. Stewart Steiss was pianist. The time of meeting will change to afternoon in November when the Presbyterial visitors Mrs. Edwards, Goderich, will speak. Lunch was served by Mrs. John A. Perrie and Mrs. Steiss. Brussels Stockyard report Continued from page 17 total offering of five heifers, averaging 1188 lbs., selling for an overall price of $83.29. A white heifer consigned by Leonard Rad­ ford of Londesboro, weighing 1160 lbs., sold for $89.25 with his total lot of 16 heifers, averaging 1138 lbs., selling for an average price of $84.06. Three heifers consigned by Joe Courtney of RR 1, Dungannon averaging 993 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.06 with sales to $87.25. A heifer consigned by Cor Decorte of RR 5, Seaforth, weigh­ ing 1320 lbs., sold for $88.25 with his total lot of four heifers, averaging 1200 lbs., selling for an overall price of $84.47. Eight heifers consigned by Harry Ver- Beek of Bluevale, averaging 1023 lbs., sold for ati average price of $84.85, with sales to $86.10. Six heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow, averag­ ing 1090 lbs., sold for an average price of $83.73, with sales to $86. A Charolais heifer consigned by Sandra Dorsch of RR 5, Brussels, weighing 990 lbs., sold for $86. Choice cows sold for $47 to $53; good cows went at $43 to $46; and canners and cutters brought $39 to $42. Thirty to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of 46 cents per lb.; 40 to 50 lb. pigs traded to a high of 42 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lb. pigs traded to a high of 45 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of 46 cents per lb.; and 70 to 80 lb. pigs traded to a high of 45 cents per lb. 4HCLUB The second 4-H homemakers meeting took place on Wednesday, October 5 at Freda Crawford’s home. The meeting began by starting two recipes, Oriental Vegetable-Beef Stir Fry and Pork and Peaches. After being intro­ duced to the recipes and starting them, members then recited the 4H pledge. They did work in their books and worked with their calculators finding the best prices for certain meats. Peter Workman then showednewmembers past 4-H booklets while others dished out the food. After tasting the food they closed the meeting with the 4Hpledge. Everyonehadlots of fun. The first meeting of the Cran- brook4H Club had been held on October 3, at the home of Yvonne Knight. After welcoming three new members the club had election of officers. Peter Workman is presi­ dent; Ann Uhler, vice-president; Brent Evans, treasurer; and secre­ tary is rotating. Gerald Knight is youth leader for this club which is called '‘Much Ado About Meat”. Members read meeting I in the member’s manuals and completed other activities. Then they showed their leaders, Yvonne Knight and Freda Crawford, just how messy they could be in a kitchen as they partially prepared tacos and potato skins. The meeting ended with everyone satisfied with the thought of indulging without counting calories. This Wednesday, the Walton women will sponsor their noon meal a turkey luncheon with apple pie. At 8:15 p.m. the monthly Institute meeting will be held. It’s Brussels celebrates Block Parent week To mark Ontario Block Parent Week, October 24 - 30, the Brussels Block Parent Committee has obtained three short safety films which will be shown to the primary grades at Brussels Public School this week ‘‘Sam the Safety Duck on the Buses” and “Sam the Safety Duck on Bicycle Safety” are animated characters to illustrate school bus safety and bicycle safety rules, while ‘‘Citizen Seatbelt” is an animated cartoon dealing with seatbelt safety in cars. The Brussels Block Parent Com­ mittee is celebrating its first full year in action, with its child safety x program fully established in the village. Committee Chairman Donna Whitesays that38 ‘‘safe homes” have been established in Brussels, each identified by a distinctive red and white Block Parent sign, and that all local school children above kindergar­ ten age have been taught to recognize the homes as havens safe from danger. She emphasizes that the signs are only to be displayed while a Block Parent is at home. In addition, signs have been erected at each of the four entrances to Brussels to identify the village as a Block Parent Community. These were donated by the Brussels Lions Club, the Brussels Optimist Club, the Brus- Let us do all the work- We’re zwtutce, for your catering needs - receptions - Xmas parties - food booths, etc. NOTICE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH LARGE ITEM PICK-UP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 NO REGULAR GARBAGE PLEASE HWY. 4 SOUTH, BLYTH 523-4256 Call: 887-6312 or 887-6195 after 6:00. $100 Reward Offered to anyone with information concerning the removal of our flag from our flagpole TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS RATEPAYERS MEETING A meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Oct. 25,1988 at 8 p.m. in the township of Morris municipal office to provide the ratepayers of the township of Morris an opportunity to meet the candidates seeking office for the upcoming term of office and a chance for the electors to obtain information pertaining to the upcoming election. Everyone is welcome. Nancy Michie Clerk-Treasurer. The wingham sales Arena I “EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF’ NEW & USED GUNSOPEN MON.-SAT. 9-6 FRI. 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