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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-12-18, Page 6A6 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 18, 1985 WALTON AND AREA Tables decorated for Christmas Pre '5* Christmas Sale ', Co-operators Insurance provides coverage for motorized snow vehicles. PUBLIC LIABILITY '500,000 - $41. PER YEAR '1,000,000 - $45. PER YEAR (Includes accident benefits) to qualified drivers. ALL PERILS COVERAGE $30, $100, $230 DEDUCTIBLE *Premium varies according to machine. Coll: BRUCE SMITH 348-9975 `: the co-opetatoL Or) INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES tlrE•HOME• AUTO. BU SINESS•FARM Polished Brass Lamps Choose from several styles for Holiday Gift Giving! 10% OFF UIL DEC. 24 FRANK <8> KLING LIMITED Seaforth, Ont. 527-1320 Walton Correspondent MRS. $F.TTi' Met'ALL . 557.6677 ('ll RISTM AS MEETING Walton 1 unit Christmas meeting was held in the basement of Duff's United Church, Wednesday, when 33 ladies sat down to tables decorated in the 'Christmas theme. 'rhe meeting followed the pot luck supper. Marion Godkin gave the Call to Worship. Doreen Hackwell was pianist and Gloria Love gave a reading. Marjory Humphries told the Christmas star). interspersed with singing of Christmas carols. Gloria Love conducted a Christmas contest. Doreen Hackwell closed this part with .a Christmas prayer. Marie Coutts chaired the short business period with plans made for the January meeting. Boxes for shut-ins are to be packed on Thursday. Do n Hackwell gave the treasurer's report. Viola Traviss presented Laura Murray with a gift from the unit as she has. moved to Seaforth. Alice Searle and Berva Watson were in charge of the gift exchange. SPORTS NEWS The annual meeting of the Walton Area Sports Club was held in the Walton Library recently. Judy Lee was chairman; Carol Humphries, secretary and Karen Hoegy, treasurer. The committee elected for the New. Year are the executive consisting of: President, Judy Lee, Vice President, Dave Gamble, Secretary, Marg Taylor and treasurer, Karen Hoegy. New members are: Cathy Kuntz; Bev. Stevenson and Dave Gamble. Retired officers are Steve Noble Sr. ; Jo -Anne McDonald; and Carol Humphries, The monthly draw for the Walton Area Sports Club winners were Jean Simpson, $100 and Edna Hotson, Mitchell, $25. SCHOOLNEWS Al Sygrove front Brookside Public School has ,been named vice-principal of Walton Public School starting January 6, 1986. He replaces Rob Snell, who moved to Seaforth as vice-principal. Jean Turner will move to Huron Centennial as Vice -Principal. Gary Jewitt is principal of both Seaforth and Walton Public Schools. ABOUTPEO PIE Sunday supper guests with Isabelle Short reed were Bill and Louise Smith. Mitchell Jack Warwick, Brussels; Ken and Judy Shortreed and family. Torrance Dundas returned home on Friday from Seaforth Hospital. Walton Women's Institute are reminded to bring a guest to the •Christmas supper meeting at 6:30 p.m. 4-H leaders are to be guests along with a gift exchange on ' Wednesday evening December 18. Some people are gifted with rare tact Christmas comes..., renewing the earth with its tidings of joy. Joy to the world. Let the earth receive her king. Some people are gifted with rare tact. They seem to know what to say and when to say it, and what is sometimes much more important,' when to keep still. It is unfortunate that so many of us are not•so gifted. This is the Christmas column. Friday of this week there will he a journey to spend Christmas with my Ottawa family. This year there was a decision to stay at home for Christmas for there always seems there are weather problems going and coming home. Before leaving Sheba has to be taken to where she is boarded while Lam away and brought home on return. A helpful neighbor accom- GRANDFATFiER CLOCKS A century old tradition of quality and craftsmanship. Solid wood cabinets. Six in stock. Regularly priced from $1795 to $2995. CHRISTMAS 20% SPECIAL OFF FREE DELIVERY ONE YEAR GUARANTEE ANSTETT 26 Main St. South JEWELLERS SEAFORTH SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS to your FRIENDS & RELATiVES! with a HURON EXPOSITOR 'HOLIDAY GREETINGS' ad! SHORT SHOTS by Evelyn Kennedy CLIP and MAIL or bring in person to THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 10 Main St. SEAFORYH 527-0240 YOUR NAME ADDRESS PHONE POSTAL CODE panics me on. these trips which she feels should not be taken alone. There is gratitude forher thoughtfulness. W hen the intention to remain at home was voiced on the previous visit in Ottawa it brought a storm of disapproval and a chorus of "no way". You must not beat home alone on Christmas. You are coming here." In days that do not seem that long gone my family took orders from me without dispute: Things have changed. Now orders from them are taken. It will of course be a happier holiday spent with one of my sons, his wife, my grandchildren and great grandchildren. So, against better judgement, off I must go no matter what weather is in store. The Christmas spirit has infected the residents here. That is evident with the abundant decorations and displays in har- mony with the Christmas season. Take an evening drive to admire and enjoy the many homes, and other places, agleam with Christmas lights and a glimpse of glittering Christmas trees. Do not miss the sight that tells you that there have been artists adorning the windows of business places with Christmas scenes. People are bustling around looking for their needs for gifting, home decorations. baking, in preparation for guests and partying. They have not far to look. Stores here are full of lovely and attractive practical things to satisfy many of their needs and desires. While you are anticipating a happy gathering with family and friends give a thought to lonely folks. Christmas for those alone, without family is a time of sadness and depression. A Christmas card, a telephone call, a homemade gift. a short visit if possible. will brighten the day for them, let them know they are not forgotten. Everyone knows about the Three Wise •Men who followed the star bearing gifts to their newborn King. But, have you heard, or read, "The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke? it is an inspiring story of his journeyings, trials and disappointments. You can take heart, as many have, from its message of faith and courage and from the conviction that some kinds of failure are better than success. Everyone should read it Christmas is a time of excitement for the little ones — Santa Claus. the Christmas tree, gifts, and all sorts of "goodies " It should also be a time of goodwill and happiness [or all. in all the festivities do not forget, and tell the children once again, where it all began - in a stable. That we are celebrating the Nativity, the birth of the Babe of Bethlehem May the blessings of Christmas - the peace, joy and cheer. remain with you always. each day in the year Remember when you are about to enjoy some holiday cheer that alcohol and driving do not mix. Princeton couple visit McKillop McKillop Correspondent [DELLA REGFd1E 527-1106 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Regele of Princeton visited Wednesday at the home of !della Regele and Norman Hubley al Seaforth. Annette Ward. David. Billie Joe. and Mathew of Brodhagen visited Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ward of RR 1. Walton one day last week Victor Ward of RR 1. Walton. and Howard Osborn and Howard Jackson of Hit I Monkton were lucky last week to bag a fox Mrs Harold McCallum of RR I. Walton visited last week on Thursday ayith Melia Regele and Norman Hubley at Sealorth M r and Mrs. Victor W and of RR 1. W alcor visited with Mr and Mrs Harvey Ward 11f Monkton on Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Gordon Byers and bnyi nt Mitchell visited on Saturday with the former's mother. Mrs Helen Byers et Seaforth Zambian missionary Continued from Page A5 Bernice MacFarlane, Doris McCall and Alice. McArter being the committee in charge Arrangements were made to pack boxes for the shut ins Peggy Cudmore, Kathy Bridge, Jane De Vries and ida Evans will pack the boxes. Alice Brothers and Freda Pipe entertained everyone Marie MvC'utcheon gave Christ- mas readings and Margaret McLeod sang. Mrs. McLeod also led in a sing song of Christmas carols accompanied by Mrs. Brothers at the piano. lEGiON BINGO (1n Friday the Brussels Legion held its third bingo with a good attendance. The 14 regular games for turkeys were won by Mrs. Ohm. Mabel Bauer, Muriel Garniss, Kathy Burkholder. Mrs Ohm. Calvin Krauter, Roy Brennie, John Simoson, Jean Bewley, Norman .'ttcC'Imdley, Man Iowe. Velma Stephenson. 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