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Clinton News-Record, 1987-03-18, Page 9Warm weather is around the corner By Betty McCall Walton 11 Meets WALTON - A sure sign of warm weather is The March meeting of Walton II unit was the announcement that C and M ice-cream held at the home of Dianne McCallum on is totopen once again for the summer Wednesday evening. The. devotions were season. The first opening day will be April 3. looked after by Rev. Bonnie ',amble and 4-H News Kathleen Williamson. By Heather Baan Business was chaired by Karin Hoegy. The fourth meeting of the 4-H' club, Sur- Minutes were read by Margaret Craig. An- viving with Stylc, was held March 10 at nouncements were given out for coming Mary Baan's home. After the opening events. business it was decided to call their club It was decided to have a beef barbecue on Handy Dandys. June 27. Merhbers discussed how to do the laundry The Unit is to have a booth at Johnson's and decided there are eight steps involved, sale. including reading garment labels, sorting Karin Hoegy assisted the hostess in serv- the laundry, treating stains, filling the ing refreshments. washer, rinsing, drying, ironing and storing the garment. Also at this meeting members did some simple clothing repairs. Due to the winter break this week, the next Meeting will be held on March 24 at the home of leader Karen Hoegy. WI Luncheon It is again the third Wednesday of the month when the Walton Women's Institute ladies will serve another luncheon at the hall beginning at 11;3(1 a.rn. The sar, e evening is the March meeting with convors on Education and Cultural Activities, Helen Craig and Marjory Hum- phries, in charge, The topics will be the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. Feel free to drop in for the meetings, new members •are always welcome. Unit Meetings Walton I unit held their meeting on March 11 in the church basement. Marion Godkin had an impressive devotion service with all taking part in the lighting of candles. Doreen Hackwell and Gloria Love visited with scriptures and meditation. Doreen SUMMERHILL - A card party was held at Hackwell was pianist for the hymns. Offer- the hall here on March 13 and there were 12 ing was received and dedicated. tables in play. Berva-Watson had the Topic on reasons to s live. Alice Buchanan and Bill Jenkins had the Marie McGavin presided for business. high scores while the lone hand winners Minutes were approved as read by Audrey were Lorna Ellis and Frank Thompson. The Hackwell.Treasurer's report was given brs Seniors to hold pancake supper AudrreyeyHackwell. Fourteen members answered the roll call, which was Name Characters referring to Lent. By Blanche Deeves from the Enterprising Seniors. Plans were made for the Thankoffering, HOLMESVILLE - The Enterprising Church News on April 5. Olene Dennis and Maxine Marks Seniors will meet March 19 at the c•ommuni Worship held in are to act as ushers. Eight from the unit are ty centre in Holmesville. This is to be their United Church servicewas held in Bechtel Holmesville to bring fruit loaves for the lunch. pancake and maple syrup, sausage supper. Uciaeing. withRev.Bechtl James to the children of - Several invitations to Thankoffering were Stan and Bernice Mc1lwain will also show fibefore g.goRev.ng their ecl spoke. Wayne hildre t announced - March 23 at Northside United, their slides of New Zealand. and Gordon Lobb received the offering. Seaforth; April 6 at Egmondville United; Get well wishes are sent to Jean Lobb April 8 at Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. Music night is May 3 with tickets given out 4 -Hers ele an township hall to be sold. Pancake breakfast is March 29 at Church News Greeters Sunday morning at Duff's United were Elaine Workman and son Kel- ly. Organist was Marion Godkin. Ushers were Ron McCallum, Murray Dennis and Jim McDonald. Rev. Bonnie Larnble spoke to the children on Abraham before they went down to their classes. The confirmation class will meet again on March 29 in the afternoon and the Youth Group is to meet in the evening at Bluevale with Brussels Group. Personals Mrs. George Taylor has arrived home from Brownsville, Texas, after spending several months with relatives. Ron Stevenson spent a recent weekend visiting Fred and Kay Stevenson, Dana Vance and Judd at Whitby. On Sunday they visited Bruce and Lorna Curnrnings of Scar- borough. This week Vance is visiting with Ron during the winter break. Pam and Patricia Hackwell spent Satur- day at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hackwell and Dean. Mr. and Mrs -Allan Searle have returned home from a holiday in Florida. Ron Vercruyssen accompanied Terry Johnson, the physical education teacher of Seaforth High School, and his family to Philadelphia, United States to view the facilities of St. Joe's University where Ron will be attending next September. Cathy: Mc(;avin, Hamilton and Heather McGavin St. Thomas visited with their parents, Mr. arid Mrs. Neil McGavin, Brian and Jeff. Ruth Tharner and her sister-in-law, Margaret i Campbell ) Michell of Stouffville were holidaying at Clearwater, Florida for two weeks. Chris Stevenson visited with his cousin Andy Smith at their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stevenson during the winter school break. Clint and Judy Ernmr•ick spent Sunday in Toronto. Margaret Shortreed spent the weekend in Toronto at a hairdressing convention. Mary McDonald returned home with her. Ruth Tharner visited on Saturday with her sister, Evelyn Holt in Wingham. On Sunday :Marg• ret Nichol of Atwood visited with Ruth.\ Twelve tables in play 4it euchre low scorers were Helen Sootheran and Robert Welsh. The lucky draws were won by Frank Thompson, Helen Sootheran, George Wright, Ken Hulley and Earl Blake. The next euchre party will be held on March 27 at 8 p.m. 8:30 a.m. The service on Easter Sunday is changed to 11:30 a.m. Copper contest is the month of .lune. A bale will be packed in May - date to be an- nounced later. Marie closed with prayer. Lunch was served by Mary Humphries, Leona McDonald and Margery Huether dur- ing a social half hour. BEST INTEREST 9¼% Guaranteed Investment Certificates *Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale oilix 111 Exeter - 235-2420 Clinton 482-9747 Insurance Brokers Inc. Grand Bend 238-8484 Goderich 524-2118 LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH Jack Riddell MPP HURON -MIDDLESEX CONSTITUENCY OFFICES: EXETER 235-0170 GODERICH 524-9444 If you're outside the toll•free area: toll free of charge by asking the operator for Zenith 14730. 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