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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-11-10, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 2005. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON We are happy to report that Brenda Finlayson is coming along nice after having surgery a few weeks ago. She was able to be out and about this past weekend helping her mother Kay at the Brussels Legion craft show and reports that she’s doing well. The funeral for Jim Smith was held Thursday with many Walton- area people in attendance. Our condolences to‘the Smith family on their loss. We will miss Jim coming to Walton Inn for lunch on Wednesdays with Ron. as they have done for quite a while. Neil McDonald was home for the weekend to visit with his mom, Leona and the rest of the family. He took time to farm a little by chisel ploughing and spent the rest of his time visiting. It's hunting week so be careful and alert. Hopefully there will be a few less deer by week’s end and less collisions to report. Our son-in-law Jason had a very close call, just missing a deer the night of Walton’s church supper. The high wind on the weekend sure made a mess of some places with branches and trees down. Gerry Ryan lost a large branch or part of a tree, so a little cleanup will be necessary. Many people from Walton will remember when the Sanderson family lived in the village. Brian and- Donna, Brandi and Devon lived on the corner of King Street and Blyth Road. They relocated to other places and of course the children have McClures greet at Duffs Fred and Heidi McClure greeted the congregation at Duff’s United Church service on Sunday. Special guest speaker was Trish MacGregor whose reflection was entitled. Peaceful Exercises. The scripture was read by Neil McGavin. The ushers for November are Paul McCallum, Karen Hoegy and Howard Hackwell. White Gift Sunday will be Nov. 27 and the UCW Christmas dinner will be Wednesday, Dec. 7. An old-fashioned sing-along and musical entertainment will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the church for everyone to enjoy. The father/daughter duo of Brian Black and Jennifer Spaulding will provide entertainment. grown. Returning to our area is Devon, who is practising optometry in Seaforth along with Dr. La Plante. We welcome him back and wish him success with his chosen profession. Women and men were busy, busy, busy on Tuesday and Wednesday, preparing and serving up the annual Duff’s United Church turkey supper at the BMG Community Centre. Over 850 diners devoured around 700 lbs. of turkey, 450 lbs. of potatoes, 80 lbs. of cabbage, five bushels of turnip, and over 150 pies and desserts. It was a great turnout and everything went well, including the weather. Thanks folks. Birthday babies last week were Darryl Hoegy, Chris Stevenson, Kathleen Williamson, Clara Glauser, Steven Huether, Justin Morrison, Rita Bowers, Mark Bachert, and Jane Zwep. FROM WALTON Miss Mujfet visits 11 at Brussels UCW meeting The Brussels. United Church Women evening group met at the home of Nora Stephenson on Wednesday, Nov. 2 with nine members and two guests present. President Nelva Scott opened the meeting with the UCW Purpose. Joan Bernard led the devotions. She gave a reading on Indian summer. Her scripture reading was Matthew 23: 1-12. Mrs. Scott led in prayer and Mrs. Bernard gave another reading. The guest speakers were Kathy Buston. director of the Christian Resource Centre located in Mitchell and her mother Irma who volunteers there. Mrs. Buston gave a history of the resource centre and her job. She answered questions and circulated some of the material she had brought. She finished by giving a humourous reading, Buying for Dummies. The business portion of the meeting began with the reading and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. The Christmas boxes for the shut- ins were discussed. A note will go in the bulletin two weeks prior to the week of Dec. 14 asking for donations. Treasurer Isabelle Wheeler gave her report. Rene Richmond gave a report of the stewards from the silent auction. Mrs. Scott gave the completed local report forms that are to be sent to Huron-Perth Presbytery before Nov. 14 and discussed the statistics report for the year 2005. One question asked was what additional information/resources are needed to support the program. While members could not pinpoint anything in particular; they all agreed it was necessary to make sure all the women of the church were aware that they were members of the UCW and invite them to attend the monthly meetings at either Maple The Walton Ontario Early Years was pleased to welcome Maria to the Walton program on Wednesdays. She will be teaching the Rhyme Time program'from now on to the children. The children were “stars” and they glued stars and sparkles on paper stars and enjoyed reading their own story books. Little Evie loves playing the role of Little Miss Muffet but she doesn’t give up the curds and whey. Learn how to talk to others about their smoking ^rsmokers’HELPUNE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY TOLL-FREE 1-877-513-5333 Brussels United Church. This is the potluck Christmas meeting. The meeting closed with the UCW benediction followed by lunch served by Nora. Villa on the first Tuesday or the Evening Group of the first Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Looks delicious Folks lined up for the delicious turkey supper in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and hosted by Duff’s United Church. Approximately 800 tickets were sold to the event and money raised went towards the Walton church. (Heather Crawford photo) Outside at Memorial Hall This ad is generously sponsored by A ELLIOTT NIXON , V INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 4 Generations since 1910 Blyth, Ont. 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