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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1995. PAGE 11.
Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6860
Parish enjoys pancakes
Crossing over
Crossing the Brussels dam was a picturesque tour for participants in the B&W Trailblazers
annual poker rally on Sunday afternoon. Despite a busy weekend, with many other activities
going on, 122 hands were sold for the rally, which had snowmobilers enjoying the glorious
afternoon on the link to Brodhagen and Monkton.
Hall gets 1 year reprieve
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
By Janice Becker
The heart of Walton community
has been given a pacemaker with
the batteries due for replacement in
one year.
The community hall will contin-
ue to function as a centre for local
events after a gathering of more
than 20 residents agreed on Feb.
21, to work together to make the
hall pay for its upkeep.
The Women's Institute, now the
holders of the deed, will pass the
operation, maintenance and book-
ing of the hall to a newly formed
board of directors as of April 1.
In a motion made by Chris Lee,
the purpose of the board will be to
sustain the community hall through
fundraising.
After an 18 to two secret-ballot
vote in favour of maintaining the
hall for a trial period of one year,
those gathered discussed the role
and size of the board, fundraising
options and legal matters to be
investigated before the board takes
possession.
It was agreed that the board
should consist of all the community
members who were willing to vol-
unteer their time and effort to the
hall. Thirteen people allowed their
names to stand as directors.
From those, the following posi-
tions were filled: co-chairs, Chris
and Judy Lee: secretary, Barb Dur-
rell and treasurer, Pat Nolan.
The Molesworth WI members
began their February meeting with
a dessert of Valentine cupcakes and
ice cream.
Carol Daniel and Jennie Dekker
showed the pictures of the quilts
that were taken at the January
meeting. Muriel Matheson and
Margaret McMahon displayed the
Huron East District banner which
they had finished. The banner will
be put on display at the district
annual in May.
Marguerite Biernes gave her
report from the District Directors
meeting. She told the members of
the quilt show, Stitches of Time
which is to be held March 24, 2 -
9 p.m. at the Fordwich United
Church. Marguerite will be
responsible for the Molesworth WI
quilts that arc to be on display that
day.
The tickets on the quilt draw
were given out for the ladies to sell.
The Associated Country Women
of the World Church Service will
be April 20 at 11 a.m. in the
One of the major issues before
the committee is to promote the
building for more uses, says meet-
ing chair Joanne McDonald.
Following a suggestion by Mr.
Lee, the board agreed to post a
"Rent Me" sign on the hall, mak-
ing it known to passersby that the
hall is available for gatherings.
A donation of paper and printing
costs from Mr. Lee will also allow
the board to distribute flyers to the
community, informing them of the
potential for the hall, the facilities
and equipment which are available
and a contact number.
Some suggestions for hall uses
were: Christmas, birthday or
anniversary parties. seniors' group,
courses, meeting facilities, discus-
sion groups, fitness and line danc-
ing classes.
Before the next meeting of the
board, in a week, Mrs. McDonald
says members are looking into
some legal aspects of operating the
hall.
There had been a policy of no
smoking on the premises and no
alcohol. Insurance coverage and
special licenses will be investigated
as well as rental contracts and fees
charged by other local halls.
The financial requirements of the
hall are set at approximately $300
per month, to maintain the build-
ing, without any capital expenses,
Fordwich United Church.
Nine ladies are planning on
attending Prelude Day June 14 at
Milton and will travel with the bus
from Huron East District.
A discussion on Ways and Means
to raise funds in June for the
Headquarters Fund had members
brainstorming with some
suggestions forthcoming.
The roll call "What you do when
you're doing nothing" was answer-
ed by 10 members and one visitor.
"Doing nothing" consisted of
sleeping, knitting, quilting, reading,
doing puzzles and bird watching.
Some members played court
whist after the closing of the
meeting.
March is lunch out, a tour and the
meeting at the home of Jennie
Dekker, Listowel.
It is projected that 45 per cent of
new jobs created between 1990 and
2000 will require more than 16
years of education and training.
says Mrs. McDonald.
Jeanne Kirkby expressed concern
about the possibility of renting the
hall often enough, at $45 a time, to
pay the costs.
We must make this a paying
proposition, added Rick Mclnroy.
There is value in small groups
using the hall on a regular basis,
says Mr. Lee. "If the hall can be
revitalized as a vital and viable part
of the community, local businesses
may donate funds to help keep it
going."
The board will be off to a good
start as the WI had agreed to donate
$500 to the new committee, $250
was raised at the Valentine's Day
dance and Mrs. McDonald hinted
that a donation may be coming
from one of the townships
involved.
The board has already planned its
next fundraiser, a dance to be held
on March 17.
Inquiries regarding the rental of
the hall may be directed to B.J.
DeJong at the Walton Tea Room,
887-9335.,,
Other members of the board of
directors include Valerie and Bill
Shortreed, Leona McDonald, Mar-
garet and Rick Mclnroy, B.J.
DeJong, Don Nolan, Judy Emmrich
and Joanne McDonald.
By 8:30 Sunday morning at
Duff's church basement hot cakes
(made by Graeme Craig who used
his secret recipe) were being
flipped by the very capable flipper,
Howard Hackwell, sausages were
sizzling away with Audrey
Hackwell watching over them and
toast was popping up and being
buttered by Heidi McClure. Leona
McDonald took care of the eggs
and Jo Ann McDonald was in
charge of everything else. Those
are the ingredients for making a
fine breakfast that the 50 people
who came out enjoyed.
LeeAnn McDonald and Stacy
Linton were greeters at Duff's
United Church on Feb. 26. With
the delicious smells of breakfast
filling the sanctuary Andrew
McDonald started the worship
service by lighting the Christ
Candle.
Rev. Randy Banks announced
that next Sunday begins the first
Sunday of Lent. Once again a
Lenten fund raiser will begin,
starting with collecting two cents
for each time you aril on the water
in a week. The money will go
toward the Pueblito project and
also to CHUMS.
Starting Wednesday, March 1
there will be a morning Lenten
Bible Study and prayer called,
'Wrestling with Angels'. The first
meeting will take place at Bluevale
at 10. The UCW will meet March 1
at 1:15.
Celebrating March birthdays are:
March 1, Stacy Linton, Margaret
Allan; March 3, Melissa Beuerman,
Kevin Hood; March 6, Michael
Dietz; March 7, Andy Pethick,
Brian Wilbee; March 9, Maryanna
Ryan, Ruth Axtmann, Fred
McClure; March 10, Nick Elligsen;
March 12, Amy McClure, Vera
McDonald, Steven McClure;
March 14, Nicholas Lubbers;
March 15, Cassandra Banks; March
20, Ben Bachert, Keith Wilbee;
March 22, Brandi Williamson,
Elliot Hackwell, Jennifer Eddy;
March 23, Eddie Sebben, Randy
Linton; March 24, Ben Finlayson;
Rev. Banks talked with the
young children about the Sea of
Galilee and the Dead Sea in which
both cases the Jordan River feeds
them. He asked for a volunteer to
taste one of the glasses of water
that he had. It turned out to be just
ordinary water. The other glass
Melissa Badley found to be filled
with salt water.
Rev. Banks explained that the
Dead Sea contains salt water and
the Sea of Galilee is fresh water.
He asked how could the same river
that runs into both seas be so
different? He said that the
difference is that the river doesn't
run in and out of both. It stays in
the Dead Sea, becoming stagnate,
absorbing salt from the land where
it sets. But in the other sea the
water flows in and out again.
He said there was a parable here.
The one sea receives the water
from the Jordan and gives it back in
a river that keeps on flowing. The
other sea takes the water in but
gives nothing in return.
We can choose to be like one of
the seas. The one who receives and
gives is alive. The one who
receives but does not give back will
become stagnant and still and of no
use to anyone. Our challenge is to
be like the Sea of Galilee and to
receive life but to give it back in
return so that God's love can flow
through us.
Rev. Banks's sermon *as called,
'Have You Ever Seen God?'
March 25, Michael Bachert,
Hannah Uyl; March 27, Bob
Axtmann; March 28, Jordon Smith;
March 29, Judy Shortreed; March
31, Bob Ryan, Linda Axtmann,
Brandy Banks.
Celebrating anniversaries are:
March 16, Bill and Mildred Blake;
March 20, Gerald and Berva
Watson and March 28, Don and
Marilyn McDonald.
Campbell and Edith Wey have
just come back from visiting their
daughter Dena and family down in
Lake Jackson, Texas. The weather
was beautiful and they had a great
time.
Molesworth WI views banner
Of The
To Be Held On
Wednesday, March 8, 1995
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Clinton Town Hall Auditorium
Weys return from Texas
Residents of Huron County
Are Invited To Attend
The 1st Annual General Meetings
Huron
Community Futures & Business Development
Corporations
Wine And Cheese Reception
Annual Meetings
Social Gathering
Individuals wishing to attend are requested to R.S.V.P.
Donna at 527-0305