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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-05-17, Page 34PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1989. Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton Inn opens for business Sunday Jeanne McDonald showered With renovations proceeding smoothly, the Open House for the remodelled Walton Inn on May 21, should be right on schedule. Annie MacNaughton, who along with her husband Karl, owns the Bed and Breakfast, says that there are just a few finishing touches to complete before Sunday. They are, she says, looking forward to show­ ing off their new establishment to the general public and will be serving coffee, tea, and “goodies”. Christian Family Sunday marked at Duffs The Walton Inn has four bed­ rooms and one single room. There is also a common room upstairs. Guests can expect to receive a full breakfast as part of their package. A craft shop at the front of the building is going to be given a trial run. “If it goes over well, we’ll keep it,” Mrs. MacNaughton said. Items such as silk flower arrange­ ments and fridge magnets will be on sale. Prices for a night’s lodging at the Walton Inn are $20.00 for single or $28.00 for a double. Mrs. Mac­ Naughton stated that they are already booked for the first week­ end they will be open. The church basement was beau­ tifully decorated for the shower of Jeanne McDonald, bride-elect of this month. Relatives, friends and neighbours signed their names at the door. The guest book was overseen by Kim Fritz and JoAnne Van Vliet who put names on a cameo luncheon cloth presented by Phyllis Mitchell. A warm welcome was given by Barb Fritz who announced the program. Kelly and Leanne Mc­ Donald did step dancing numbers. Marie McGavin had a contest followed by Sheri Huether playing the Saxaphone. Joanne Knight gave a reading. A lively sing-song was led by Marie McGavin assisted with Marjorie Humphries as pian­ ist. The guests of honour Jeanne, her mother Marilyn McDonald and sister Pat Bremner were presented with corsages and seated in decor­ ated chairs at the front. The groom’s mother Joyce Dionne of Oshawa was unable to attend. Cathy Malady read the address of congratulations from her many friends and neighbours and gifts were brought in by her friends. Jeanne thanked everyone for her beautiful gifts and to those who Local leaders at District Annual Nine members of the Walton Women’s Institute attended the Huron East District 87th annual meeting for the day session, Tues- Walton woman gets award The first annual Nursing Excel­ lence Award of University Hospital Department of Nursing Service, London, Ont. was presented to Dianne Godkin R.N. B.Sc.N., on Friday, May 12, 1989 in recognition of outstanding clinical practice by her peers. Dianne is the daughter of Lavem and Marion Godkin, RR 1, Walton, Ont. prepared the shower for her. Jeanne will be living in Stratford. A social time during lunch served by Walton II unit brought an enjoyable evening to a close. day, May 9 at the Melville Presby­ terian Church, Brussels. Walton put on a skit during the morning entertainment. Taking part were Marion Godkin, Helen Craig, Viola Kirkby, Margaret Shortreed, Leona McDonald and Maxine Marks. The theme for the day was “Let’s Produce Less Garbage.” Next year the annual meeting will be held in Fordwich. People Mr. and Mrs. Rae Huether were supper guests on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Webster. Mother’s day guests with Ruth Thamer were John and Kim Tham- er and family of London. Communion was observed Sun­ day morning at Duffs United along with Pentecost and Christian Fam­ ily Sunday. Several children of the Sunday School participated, with Cindy McCallum giving the Call to Worship. Prayer of Confession was by Sharon Godkin. Shannon Craig read the First Lesson and Andrea Gingerich, the Gospel Lesson. Rev. Bonnie Lamble gave the Medita­ tion and conducted the Commun­ ion. Walton WI plans luncheon This Wednesday is the pork luncheon at the Walton Hall, starting 11:30 a.m. The regular meeting of the Institute will be that night starting at 8:15. The 4H members are invited. Institute members are reminded to bring at least two articles for penny sale. Ontario beef producers vote ‘no’ to agency Seventy-two per cent of produ­ cers who participated in Ontario’s beef cattle marketing vote said “no” to the establishment of a producer-controlled marketing commission. “A significant percentage of Ontario beef cattle producers has voted to maintain all of their marketing options, including direct-to-packer sales. I now urge all the members of Ontario’s beef industry to work together to a- chieve change and improvements for their industry,” Ontario Mini­ ster of Agriculture and Food Jack Riddell said today. Twenty-one per cent of the voters voted “yes” to the ballot’s second question, which asked should a marketing commission, if formed, work towards a marketing plan with the authority to manage supply and determine price. The mail-in vote, which had a deadline April 14, gave Ontario’s beef cattle producers an opportun­ ity to express their opinion on the future of their marketing system, as recommended by the Beef Marketing Task Force, said Rid­ dell. Nearly 20,000 beef cattle producers cast valid ballots. “As the next step,” Riddell said, “I’m going to discuss with the industry, the other recommenda­ tions of the Beef Marketing Task Force.” Riddell noted that more than 9,000 producers attended informa­ tion meetings across the province.