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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-03-22, Page 47PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1989. Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Duff's marks Palm Sunday Health nurse speaks to Wl Sunday morning service at Duffs United Church was conduct­ ed by Rev. Bonnie Lamble. Harvey McClure greeted at the door. Marion Godkin was organist. Offering was received by Barry Hoegy, Ron Stevenson and Lavern Godkin. Communion was observed. Serv­ ing were Viola Kirkby, Neil Mc- Gavin, Graeme Craig, Barry Visiting Legions bring donations for Brussels On March 10, members of the Hespeler, Galt and Preston Legion branches came by bus to present a cheque to the Brussels branch. The members of these three branches organized a euchre tournament and dance on January 28 with all the proceeds to be presented to the Brussels Legion rebuilding fund. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was District Commander Glenn Bridge. He introduced John White, President of Galt, Branch Rebekahs plan activities The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge was well attended with Noble Grand Janet McCutcheon conducting the meet­ ing. Correspondence was received from Rebekah Assembly of Ontario pertaining to delegates to the Assembly in June and a request from Mission Services, London for a donation. It was decided to send a donation. A request from Barrie Home for a donation was left up to the individual members. Lodge members were invited to Exeter for a banquet on April 5 to honour D.D.P. Lillian Moses. An invitation from Wingham Day Care Centre to their open house as well as an invitation to attend a workshop in Clinton and one from Wingham Rebekahs to attend their meeting April 3. Arrangements were made for euchre March 17 in Lodge Hall. The Variety Fair dates are May 5 and 6. The Pilgrimage for Youth Speakoff is in Clinton March 31 at 8 p.m. Birthday honours were given to two members. After closing Lodge a social time was held. Leola Hood donated a chicken and tickets were sold. Jean Ireland was the winner. Verna Thomas won the travelling prize. A delicious lunch was served by the lunch commit­ tee. Ethel 4-H club meets BY AMY TERPSTRA On March 6, the Ethel 4H Club held its third meeting. Some members worked on their samplers and others worked on their projects. The “Knittin Kit­ tens” were really getting on to it. Some members have done half their projects and others just starting. All were starting to like it a lot and could actually make their needles click. They had Mrs. Terpstra help them with their projects, taking out mistakes, putting on stitches and changing color. They finished with the 4H motto, “Learn to do by doing.” Hoegy, Lavern Godkin and Ken McDonald. The U.C.W. meeting this Wed­ nesday evening. Next Sunday (Eas­ ter) Bluevale Breakfast Worship is at 10 a.m. Worship at Walton is 11:30 a.m. Walton Breakfast will be Sunday, April 2. Last Sunday the U.C.W. presi­ dent led the service. Sorry Olene Dennis’ name was omitted. No. 121, spokesman for the three visiting branches, who presented a cheque to Brussels Legion Presi­ dent Eugene Janes. Other speakers that evening were: Bob Schultz, President of Hespeler, Branch 272; Jack Tiggle- man, President of Preston, Branch 126; John McDonald, Deputy Zone Commander of Zone C-l; Dick Matheyssen, District Bursary Chair­ man and Tad Pecak, Zone Com­ mander of Zone C-2. Eugene Janes, President of Brussels Branch 218, thanked the three branches for the cheque and also for all the work involved in sponsor­ ing the euchre tournament and dance. Following a very enjoyable social time between the members of the visiting branches and the members of our own Brussels branch, lunch was served by our Ladies’ Auxi­ liary. Often it takes a disaster such as the Brussels Legion fire to remind us of the great support and comradeship to be found in the Royal Canadian Legion branches, not only between the members of the local branch but also between the members of Brussels branch and the members of other branches in the Zone and the Zones of the District. Brussels Legion has received many donations from other branch­ es throughout the District. This wonderful support will not be forgotten by the members of Brus­ sels Branch 218. Manning's Throw up your Hands and Run for SPRING PRICE SLASHING SPREE! The Family and Consumer Af­ fairs meeting of the Walton Wo­ men’s Institute was held in the W.I. hall Wednesday evening on March 15. President Marion Godkin wel­ comed everyone, including guests Mrs. Ted Klaassen, Fordwich, Huron-East District President and Marlene Roberton, Seaforth, Pub­ lic Health Nurse. The Institute Ode was sung followed by repeating the “Mary Stewart Collect’’ and “O Canada’’ was sung. Marion read a poem and thanked everyone for helping at the dinners. Minutes were read by Marjory Humphries followed by the finan­ cial report. The roll call “Name a remedy in your medicine chest’’ was answered by members. Correspondence was dealt with. A thank you note was read from the Calander Nursing Home in Brus­ sels for the March Birthday party. A display on Recycling for the District annual meeting in May was discussed. Members are to donate recycling articles for the craft table. It was moved to go out for a meal for the annual meeting in April. An outline of the meeting by each convenor is to be given to Helen Local men return from Australia Neil Mitchell and Steve Knight returned home from Australia on March 12. They had left home on Nov. 9, working at Warwick, Queensland in asparagus fields that are irregated 12 months of the year. John Huether and Gregg Humphries joined them for three weeks where they toured around to the north, enjoying a holiday of sightseeing. Attend confirmation Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Marks and Blaine attended the confirmation service at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, when Tracey Salverda and Denise Hulley were among those that joined the Church. Later they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hulley. Correction When the Institute catered for Cooks on Wednesday, March 1, it should of read 180 people were served a beef meal not 18 as reported. Craig, program co-ordinator within the next two weeks. Margery Huether of the nomin­ ating committee brought in the new slate of officers. Convenor, Betty McCall for Family and Consumer Affairs was in charge of the rest of the meeting, a reading a poem on “The Legend of the Blarney Stone’’. The guest speaker Mar­ lene Roberton, Public Health Nurse was introduced and spoke on Foot Care, stressing that if your feet hurt, you hurt all over. People should take care of their feet, it’s important: they have to last you a Ontario POLICE TACTICAL UNITS INQUIRY NOTICE The Ontario Police Commission was directed by the Solicitor General on January 4,1989 to examine the use of police tactical units in Ontario. The Commission was asked to examine and make recommendations on the following: 1. the historical operation and utilization of such units, since their inception, by police forces in Ontario; 2. the selection and training of the personnel comprising such units; 3. the equipment used by such units, including weapons and communications equipment; 4. the functions assigned to such units; 5. the rationale and need for such units. The Commission will review oral and written submissions related to its mandate. Written submissions from members of the public are now invited. They should be forwarded to the Ontario Police Commission, 9th Floor, 25 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, M7A 2H3, by Friday, April 21,1989. The Commission is currently arranging a series of public hearings at which interested citizens and organizations will have the opportunity to personally state their views. Those citizens and groups who submit written briefs will have an opportunity, if desired, to expand on their submissions at these hearings. Further information may be obtained by contacting Gordon Hampson or Cathy Boxer at the Commission offices in Toronto (416) 965-6071. W.D. Drinkwaiter, Q.C. Chairman CARPETS & PANELLING Now's the time to carpet & panel that room you've been putting off I Ideal Values” Price, Quality & Lots of Selection! So. . . . Run for Manning's while selection is at its best life time. People should have proper fitting shoes. She had several of her shoes on display with proper insoles that are available when you purchase your shoes. You should shop for shoes at the end of your day. Several addresses were given where people could purchase these shoes. It seemed a very interesting subject, she was thanked on behalf of the Institute. Institute Grace was sung and the evening closed with dessert and tea served by Marion Godkin and Helen Craig. \ JQ BUILDING O SUPPLIES BLYTH 523-9305