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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-28, Page 13Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 The news from alton Halloween party set Congratulations Doug and Marjory Fraser celebrated 50 years of marriage recently. A family and wedding attendants dinner was held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Brussels Country Inn. There was also a gathering on Sunday at Duff's United Church. Very active in the community, Doug is the former reeve of Morris Twp. They are lifetime members of Duff's. Doug volunteers in community groups and Marjory is a member of the local UCW. Frasers mark anniversary WHERE DO YOU TURN TO DECIDE WHERE TO EAT OUT? YOUR NEWSPAPER: The link to your community Wedding jlinnouncement Dorothy West and Raymond White exchanged marriage vows on October 2, 1998 in Goderich Wedding Godkin - Schmeltzer Nancy Lynne Godkin and Richard Lewis Schmeltzer were united in marriage on August 29, 1998 at Duff's United Church, Walton, Ontario, with Rev. James Murray officiating. Nancy is the daughter of Marion and Lavern Godkin of R.R. #1, Walton and Richard is the son of Juanita Schmeltzer and Richard Schmeltzer of Florida. The maid of honour was Mary Lou Stewart of Great Yarmouth, England, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Dianne Godkin of Edmonton, Alberta, Sharon Godkin of Walton, and Donna Godkin of London, sisters of the bride. Best man was Patrick Fenneran of Orlando, Florida, friend of the groom. The groomsmen were Ron Godkin of R.R. 1, Kirkton, brother of the bride, Travis Schmeltzer of Orlando, Florida, nephew of the groom, and Kris Krake of St. Petersburg, Florida, friend of the groom. The flower girl was Brittany Schmeltzer of Orlando, Florida, niece of the groom and the ring bearer was Scott Godkin of R.R. 1, Kirkton, nephew of the bride. The organist was Glenda Carter of St. Jacobs, and the soloist was Graeme Craig of R.R. 1, Walton. A wedding dinner and reception were held at The Victorian Inn On The Park, Stratford. The wedding couple now reside at Davenport, Florida. Nancy and Rick wish to thank everyone who shared in making their day so special. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1998. PAGE 13. housed cobwebs and books with spooky stories. The Grade 1/2s continued their study of different materials by brainstorming three lists: a Fall Fair ride, materials that they could use to make one of the rides, and a fastener that would hold the materials together. They made a plan and created a design project each. The finished projects are out in the hall if anyone is interested in seeing them. Grade 2/3 continues with creative and Phil Blake, Cheryl and Glenn Mader and Carolyn and Gerry Sullivan, children and their spouses of Doug and Marj, planned the celebration and set up and decorated the basement of the church. Lunch was prepared by the ladies of the Walton church. Friends from all over came to help the couple celebrate, with Ruby Bergstrom-Knorr coming the farthest, all the way from Bashaw, Alberta. Walton school was well represented in the Midget girls category at the cross country run at Hullett last week as they placed third overall. The Walton boys did their best also. The kindergartens were busy studying the letter 'P' this week. They made pumpkins and jack-o- lanterns. They began decorating in Spooky ways to get ready for their Halloween party. Mrs. Scott pulled out her spooky old trunk which They met at Young Peoples at Duff's United Church 50 some years ago. Doug Fraser and Marjory (Hackwell) Fraser celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 18. After being asked how they made it for all those years they both said it meant dancing every Friday night, going to church on Sunday and loving for the rest of the week. The couple held their celebration at Duff's United Church. where they had been married, by Rev. Hazelwood. On the day of the wedding, Shirley Bennett, wore a mauve dress fashioned after Marj's wedding dress and stood up for Marj and Cecil Cameron, decked out in his blue suit was Doug's best man. Both attendants were able to be at the party. Shirley (Bennett) Walters and her husband from Hanover, said that she remembered it being a beautiful day and she was very excited about being a bridesmaid. Cecil and his wife now living in Holstein remembers Doug being as calm as usual. But what he remembers the most is the chivaree that they gave them when they got back from their honeymoon. Clayton and Bev Fraser, Dianne writing working on 'Why I'm looking forward to Halloween.' Some said they loved to decorate while others like to carve the pumpkin, get dressed up and trick or treat. Some of the reading groups are reading about the mysteries of animals, such as 'How an Eagle got his good eyes', 'How zebras got their stripes' and 'How the elephant got its nose'. There are some very good explanations for all of them and if you meet someone from Grade 2/3 make sure you ask them about it. Reporters for Grade 3/4 were Laura Elligsen and Andrea VanderVeen. They said that on Friday they made some rip and paste pictures of animals and people. On Thursday the school kids got to see a video about Unicef and why it is important to give to the cause. On Halloween they will be coming around trick or treating and collecting for Unicef. In finishing up with their animal projects they got to use the overhead projector and put their final work onto bristol board. MADD ties it on Continued from page 12 Project Red Ribbon — Tie One On For Safety campaign. Messages from MADD Canada's President Susan MacAskill and from Chapters across Canada relate the importance of the campaign." "MADD Canada hopes that through the internet campaign and the local Chapters' red ribbon campaigns we can get to as many people as possible during the holiday season with our message to not drink and drive." MADD Huron/Bruce Chapter will be officially launching its 1998 Project Red Ribbon on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Cameron's Food Market, 911 Queen St., in Kincardine. The general public is invited to drop by the display between 4 and 7 p.m. MPPs, mayor and local police have been invited to attend the kick-off, so the public will have a chance to discuss local efforts to make roads safer. Alvin and Vera McDonald were greeters at Duffs United Church on Oct. 25. With Marion Godkin, filling in for Glenda Carter, at the organ and Phyllis Mitchell playing the fiddle some lovely pre-service music was provided. Rev. James Murray. opened the service. He announced that the annual Craft and Bake sale will be at the Walton Hall Oct. 31. For more information contact Barb Durrell. Admission is one non-perishable food item for the food bank. There will be a youth Halloween party for Grades 7 - 9, starting at 7 p.m. If interested phone Patty Banks. Next Sunday the Melville Crew will be musical guests. It will also be a special service as Neil McGavin will be honoured as the Brussels and surrounding area, Congratulations to first prize euchre winners Eileen Sellers and Marie Stewart who played at the Walton Hall last week. Second prize winners were Glen Sellers and Ed Stewart. Third prize went to Lloyd and Lillian Appleby. Sherri McLaughlin took the ladies' lone hand prize and Wayne Robinson 'Citizen of the Year'. There will be tea and goodies served after the service. A reminder that the Walton unified board will meet Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. The turkey supper is Wednesday, Nov. 4. The junior choir sang God Sees the Children. The adult choir sang God of the Sparrow. Rev. Murray called the young worshippers forward and asked if they noticed anything different in what he was wearing. Not noticing anything Rev. Murray lifted his gown to show his feet clad in runners. His story was about running the race like Paul talked about. It wasn't important to be winning the race but to be completing it and at least trying to do your best. His sermon was called, 'The Crown of Righteousness.' won the men's. The next euchre game will be on Nov. 12. The Walton Sports Club held a very successful Beef Supper Oct. 25. In fact it was so successful that they are holding and another one on Nov. 22. Walton Public School news Midget girls earn third Sellers, Stewart win euchre