HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-08, Page 9Walton
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Alma College students
conduct Thankoffering
Sunday afternoon the U.C.W.
Spring Thankoffering Service was
held in the auditorium of Duff’s
United Church. Guests were pre
sent from surrounding churches.
Ushers were Olene Dennis,
Maxine Marks, Dianne McCallum
and Kathleen Williamson.
The U.C.W. President welcom:
ed everyone and called on Marie
McGavin who introduced the
special guests, who are from Alma
College, St. Thomas. Along with
her daughter Heather there was
Lillian, Michelle, Crystal and their
religious instructor Ms. Scott.
These guests conducted the
brief devotional service each girl
telling different happenings at
Alma. “Fairest Lord Jesus” was
sung accompanied by Margery
Huether at the organ.
Ms. Scott showed interesting
slides on Alma, giving worthwhile
facts about the 110 year old
building and what went on at Alma
College. The offering was received
and dedicated.
Helen Craig presented courtesy
remarks to the girls and Ms. Scott
for sharing their time and know
ledge.
Ms. Scott accompanied with her
guitar for the closing hymn, “Lord
of the Dance”, followed by prayer.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1987. PAGE 9.
Dave and Pat Booth of Gorrie examine a pair of brass engravings, once used as printing plates in the old
Brussels Post. The couple were among the many people who attended the opening weekend of the new
Cornerstone Flea Market in Brussels, which occupies the premises of the early newspaper.People around Walton
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Wilbee visited
for a few days last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Ken Wilbee, Napanee.
Isabelle Shortreed spent a cou
ple of days recently with Bill and
Louise Smith in Mitchell.
April is Cancer month. Just a
reminder a canvasser will be
calling on those in the village.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Craig were
in Bolton last Thursday to attend
thefuneral of their aunt. Mrs. Wes
McCutcheon.
Mrs. Larry (Dena) Kale and
children, Carla and Cameron of
Edmonton, Albert are visiting with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Camp
bell Wey, calling on Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Reid on Saturday.
Congratulations to Bill and
Valerie Shortreed on their new
baby girl born in Clinton Hospital
last Friday. Valerie and baby are at
Westminster Campus in London
at the time of writing. We hope
they will be well to return home real
soon.
The W.I. meeting next week,
April 15 will be the annual meeting
when members plan to go to the
Golden Lantern Restaurant, Brus
sels for their supper.
4-H club meets
BY HEATHER BAAN
The sixth and final meeting of
the 4-H club, “Handy Dandy’s”
was held at the home of Mary Baan
on March 31.
After the opening 4-H pledge the
roll call “Where would you like to
go for a holiday? ’ ’ was answered by
all members. The different types of
transportation were discussed in
cluding talking about the car and
cost involved.
A demonstration was given on
how to check the oil, how to boost a
battery, how to change a tire and
how to check the lights.
Achievement program was an
nounced to be held on May 7 at
Londesboro.
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At the regular meeting of the
Town and Country Homemakers
(T.C.H.) held at the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
office in Clinton on March 25th - it
was announced Bev Brown was
hired as co-ordinator for the Home
Support Program of Town and
Country Homemakers. Her office
will be in the Homemakers’
building on Victoria Street in
Wingham.
This new position was created
because of the tremendous in
crease in business for T.C.H. as a
result of the New Integrated
Program.
Plans were made for the Board of
Directors to be in attendance at
Ellison’sTravelShow in Clinton on
April 2. Proceeds of the travel show
are to be donated to Town and
Country Homemakers.
Jean Young executive director
reported that the 1986 fund raising
campaign that started last fall and
extended into the new year netted
just over $13,000.
The board of directors would like
to thank all donors and the
businesses who bought ads on the
placemats which were distributed
throughout the county at the
beginning of the campaign.
Helen Underwood and her com
mittee announced final plans for
the Annual Meeting and Banquet
tobe held in Holmesville, Tuesday,
April 14.
Joe Cordiano M.P.P., assistant
to Minister of Community and
Social Services, will be the guest
speaker.
Door prizes will be offered. Draw
for the handmade quilt and four
dinners at Robindale’s will be
made.
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