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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1989-12-19, Page 13Walton THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1989. PAGE 13. Duff's holds Christmas concert Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Area residents play host to visitors from B.C. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nelson, Vancouver, B.C. visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Watson, and Earl Watson in Huron view. Mrs. Ruby Webster, Clinton spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether. Mrs. Ruth Thamer entertained 22 family members on Friday evening when they all enjoyed the Pre-Christmas dinner at the Golden Lantern in Brussels returning to her home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles were supper guests Friday evening with Mrs. Kathlee Cuthill of Sea forth. My Sincere Greetings for the Holiday Season and a Peaceful New Year to you all. Walton Area Sports committee held its monthly meeting at the home of Judy Emmrich. In the business it was decided the annual meeting will be held in the New Year on January 9 at 8 p.m. in the Walton Library. Everyone is wel come. It was planned for a snow mobile rally, date to be decided, later. Workers accept wage freeze A 22-day lock-out at Champion Road Machinery in Goderich ended Wednesday when workers voted to accept a three year contract that will freeze their wages for the next two years. The workers had been locked put Nov. 22 after refusing an offer that contained the same two basic provisions. It was the first labour dispute in the history of the 103 year old company and the first contract to be negotiated since the company was sold by the Sully family to a California-based com pany in 1988. The members of local 1863 of the International Association of Mach inists Aerospace workers voted 326 to 147 to accept the three year contract that freeze wages for the first two years and eliminates a cost-of-living allowance. Wages averaged $17 an hour under the previous contract. The company had, according to union officials, threatened to insti tute “Plan B” if the contract offer was not accepted but never said what “Plan B’’ was. Workers worried, however, that it might mean closing the Goderich plant and moving operations to the United States. “Christmas Through the Centur ies” was the theme for the annual Christmas Sunday School concert this year at Duff’s United Church. The program was held in the church auditorium on Sunday after noon, December 10 with a large crowd of parents, grandparents and friends present. After the welcome to Nursery Class started the program with a number “The Word” with narra tor, those taking part were Robbie McClure, Patricia McClure, Jenni fer McClure, Sarah McDonald, Kevin Wheeler. The Beginner Class and Nursery Class - TheChristmas Story, fol lowed by a piano solo by Sarah Lamble; guitar solo by Gloria Wilbee and piano solo by Shannon Craig, then all sang, “Away in a Manger”. The Beginner Class put on a Christmas play with Katie Emm- rich, Jeff Linton, Paul Linton, Darryl Houston, Kenny McCallum, Scott McDonald, Kelly McDonald, Tina McClure and Darrell Mc Clure. Everyone joined in with hymn “Angels we have heard on high”. The Primary Class had “The Story of Saint Nicholas”. Taking part were Mark Gillis, Craig Gillis, Jamie Emmrich, Jillian Houston, Janice McCallum, Kerrie McClure and Nicholas Saur. Another hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” was sung, followed by Stacy Linton and Sharon Godkin contributing piano solos. The Junior Class had a panto mine on “The Window of Charvel” with Stacy Linton, Sarah Lamble, Colleen McCallum, Chad McCa llum, Lee Ann McDonald, Neil Saur, Shannon Davies and Valerie Collins. The Junior Choir sang “The Huron Carol”, followed by everyone singing the hymn, ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. Senior class put on a play “The White Gift Story” taking part were Sharon Godkin, Lori McClure, Shannon Craig, Cindy McCallum, Chris Davies and Chris Saur. Another hymn was sung, “Tomor row Christ is Coming” followed by the Sunday School singing “The Jamaican Carol”. Gloria Wilbee thanked everyone and closed with prayer. Offering was received by Liz Lamble along with the presentation of white gifts. Lighting of the fourth Advent Candle and Benedic tion was given by Rev. B. Cole Arnal. It wasn’t long until Santa Claus arrived in the basement to give the children a bag of candy. Sunday School staff are: Nur sery, Connie Townsend and Betty McCallum; Beginner, Heidi Mc Clure and Linda McDonald; Prim ary, Donna McClure and Ruthie Thamer; Junior, Helen Craig and Dianne McCallum; Senior, Maxine Houston and Jo Ann McDonald; Superintendent, Gloria Wilbee; Assistant and Secretary, Jo Anne McDonald. Children in the nursery are Adam McClure, Andrew McDon ald, Mark Wilbee and Elysia Townsend; Nursery Staff, Liz Lam ble, Susan Carter, Nancy Godkin and Tonia McClure. Special music was by organist, Glenda Carter; piano, Margery Huether; piano and trumpet, Mari on Godkin; junior choir leader, Rev. B. Cole-Arnal; nursery class pianist, Linda McDonald; Saxa- phonc, Keith Wilbee; Guitar, Glor ia Wilbee and Graeme Craig; Metalaphone, Barbara Lamble. OUR CHRISTMAS g_A^-GIFT YOU! Cranbrook (X Quality - <x Dependability] (X Proven ffAy Results —We I® Deliver Over 2200 Homes The Citizen 10% OFF Parts & . , on any serviceLabour procedure Lube z4 oii Brakes , ' X Alignment Exhaust Tgk etc. Save on , our used cars &S Sbo-oo"1' Jfarx ' J^'Offer expires Dec. 23/89 Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Correspondent wants news Did you miss Cranbrook news last week? The reason is no news came in. Your correspondent would appreciate any news you may have so we can keep Cran brook in the paper. I must have it no later than Thursday night and after the New Year by Saturday night. Let us do better in 1990! W.M.S. MEETING The Christmas meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of Knox Church began with a pot luck meal at noon at the home of the president, Mrs. Stuart Stevenson. Ten members, four visitors, and two children, enjoyed the variety of food. The meeting followed the meal. Eleanor read a poem in opening. The Christmas Story, Luke 2, 1-20 was read in unison. Roll call was a Christmas Story or poem and interesting numbers were given by the members. The hymns “Joy to the World”, “Away in a Manger”, and “Silent Night” were sung with readings between. All read “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”. The business included the min utes read by Yvonne Knight and election of officers. New President is Eleanor Stevenson; Vice-pres., not filled; secretary, Freda Craw ford; Treasurer, Lois Hart; Friend ship and Service and press report er, Annie Engel; Glad Tidings sec., Marion Smith. The Lord’s Prayer was said in unison to close. PEOPLE The Cranbrook W.I. catered to the Grey Twp. Council Christmas party on Dec. 9 in the Community Centre. The Bentley Christmas was held on Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Com munity Centre. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cummins, Toronto, spent a weekend with Stuart and Eleanor Stevenson. Miss Lori Starr and friend, Kitchener, visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton. Wilfred and Mrs. Strickler visit ed Gordon and Mrs. Dickson, Palmerston, on Sunday. In a Christmas card George and Helen Wesenberg, who have rec ently moved to Mitchell from Brussels, have asked that their greetings be extended to their friends in Cranbrook and Grey Twp. They now live at 138 James St. Mitchell. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE On Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. the W.I. held a community Christ mas party at the hall. Eighty-six neighbours and friends sat down to a turkey dinner. The turkey was provided by the Institute with the remainder of the meal donated by the guests. Ralph and Sheila Adams, from Atwood, conducted a program of games, during which one poor little poin settia did a lot of travelling in search of a good home. 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