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Kids help kids - The three Toddlers Inn nursery school classes held a walkathon last week with pro-
ceeds going to Sick Children's Hospital in London. The total donation will be $2,086. One of the
classes is shown here marching down Main street.
Staffa
by Mrs. J. Templeman
STAFFA - A very good crowd at-
tended the coffee hour arranged by
the Hibbert United Church Women
on Wednesday morning.
Upon arrival everyone was wel-
comed and served a light lunch by
the hostesses, Marjorie Drake, Irene
Finlayson and Ada Pethick. The
tables were tastefully decorated with
autumn flowers arranged in pump-
kin containers and each guest re-
ceived a autumn favor compliments
of Katie Kerslake.
' The program was prepared by Es-
ther Smale, Freda Kerslake and Lin-
da
Butson. Freda welcomed every-
one and opened the coffee hour with
a poem on Thanksgiving. Mary F
Dow played several well known
hymns with everyone singing
along..
' Freda introduced Margaret Kemp
who gave us all interesting
thoughts with her meditation.
Linda Butson introduced the guest
speaker.
Mrs. Thea Wisch, Kippen who
displayed many lovely arrangements
for all occasions. She concluded her
presentation by making a dried
flower wreath made mainly from
the flowers in her garden. Pastor
Anne -Marie Allen closed with the
Benediction.
Following the coffee hour a short
business meeting was held when
the United Church Women present
were reminded of the South west
Perth Regional to be hosted by
Kirkton United on October 156.
Congratulations to Rob and Bev
Templeman on the birth of their
daughter Coibey Jane. Mother and
daughter returned home from St. Jo-
seph Hospital London on Saturday.
Thrilled with .Colbey's birth on Oc-
tober 11 are big sister Carrah and
brothers Cain and Cohen.
Pat, Joanne, Matthew and Kelly
Donovan Vali D'or Quebec visited
on the weekend with the J. Temple-
man family members. Joanne and
the children remaining for a few
days visit.
Doris Miller, Lillian Douglas and
Roberta Templeman, represented
Staffa Women's Institute at the
London Area Convention in Embro
on Thursday.
Bryanston club
crowns royalty
Toddlers'
get more
than $2,000
for sick kids
EXETER - Toddler's Inn Nursery
School participated in a Walkathon
on Thursday October 12 and Friday
October 13 to raise money for the
Toronto, Hamilton and London
Children's Hospital.
This Walkathon-is organized by
ADCO which is an association for
private day cares and nursery
schools in Ontario.
"We are extremely pleased and
proud that 67 students (who are 2
1/2, 3 and 4 years old) raised
$2,086.!" Principal Glenda Wagner
said.
The Zurich Laundromat
has recently in-
stalled a new
30 Ib. front loading
commercial
washing machine
to accommodate
Targe and bulky
items such as:
• comforters
• bed spreads
• heavy mats
Open 7 days a week
•
BRYANSTON - The Bryanston
Friendship Club meeting was held
in $ryanston Christian Education
room at 11:30 a.m. on October 4,
with 50 in attendance.
Audrey McRoberts welcomed eve-
ryone, and read a poem - "The
Roadside Stand". Happy birthday
was sung to Isabel Robinson, Ro-
sie Aldrich, and Clarence Lewis.
Happy anniversary was sung to
Lloyd and Jean Elliott, Percy and
Mary Rhame, and Alex and Wilma
Jeffery.
Audrey spoke about our three day
trip to Minden Ontario, and of our
appreciation to Wilf and Beth Bu-
chanan for their extra work in plan-
ning our trip and seeing that all
went well, while there. Greta Gib-
son presented them with a plant -
"as our thank you" on behalf of the
club.
Our committee Carman and Betty
Hodgins, John and Eileen Forrest,
l thel.Grooch and Edna Wallis, had
charge of the progritiri waicn coil-"
sisted of a sing song with Muriel
Cobleigh at the piano. Two autumn
readings by Ethel Crouch and piano
solos by Mrs. Margargt McGiver-
Son. `
Betty read a poem composed
about our club and called - Audrey
(leader) and Greta (sec. treas.) to the
front and they were crowned Queens
for the day.by Carman Hodgins and
John Forrest, for their contribution
of their services to the club over the
years were presented with a corsage
andasilkscarf.
At lunch time they cut a decorated
cake in their honour as well. Both
made suitable replies for a very ????
appreciation party.
.. Frank Shoebottom, president of
the Bryanston - Burr Optimist club,
spoke a few words and was pleased
to sec how the club had progressed.
Games were then played, and at
4:30 p.m. we adjourned and went
as a group to Wesley United
church (Highbury Ave) to their tur-
key supper.
Enjoy the lowest prices ever
at our spectacular
FURNITURE SALE!
HURRY IN NOW
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