HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-10-29, Page 7—BRUSSELS AND AREA
McClures greet guests
W alton Correspondent
MRS. ALLAN MCCALL
887-6677
Greeters Sunday morning at Duff's United
were Fred and Heidi McClure, organist was
Margery Huether, ushers were ,Graeme
Craig, Bill Coutts and Lavern Godkin.
Sacrament of Baptism was observed when
Rev. Bonnie Lamble baptized the following
babies: David Paul, son of Paul and Laura
Forbes; Denise Renee, daughter of Gord and
Janice Carnochan; Jennifer Hanna, daughter
of Fred and Heidi McClure; Ashley Monica,
daughter of Ranier and Linda Saur.
Announcements on the bulletin were the
Youth Group to meet at night in Bluevale;
Junior Choir practice this Thursday 4:15-5:15
p.m.; Walton board meeting at the home of
Ken and Leona McDonald on Sunday evening,
October 31 is the tea and bazaar at Bluevale
United Church. Turkey supper at Duff's
United on Wednesday, November 5. The
community Remembrance Day Service is to
be held at Duff's United, Walton, Tuesday,
November 11.
W .1. PIAN CASSEROLE EUCH BE
This Thursday evening the Walton Wo-
men's Institute are starting the euchres for
the winter season with a casserole lunch at 7
p.m. prior to the euchre. Everyone is
welcome
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 29, 1986 — A7
BANTAM GIRLS CELEBRATE
The Walton Bantam Girls Ball Team were
entertained to a party by their coaches
Darlene Wilson and assistant coach Cheryl
Ryan in the Walton Hall, Sunday afternoon.
Several games were enjoyed during the
afternoon followed by a potluck supper. Most
valuable player chosen for the year was
Sherry Hoegy and the most improved player
was Cathy Williamson.
PERSONALS
Jack Webster has recently returned to
Edmonton, Alberta after visiting relatives
and friends in Lucknow, Clinton and Walton
areas.
Heather McGavin, who is attending school
in St. Thomas, was home for the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil
McGavin.
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Achilles of Hearst
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles over
the weekend.
Clint and Judy Emmrich, Jamie and Katie,
Ruth Thamer and Aaron Jantzi were supper
guests with Evelyn Holt Sunday evening.
Blaine Marks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson
Marks participated in the Fiddlers Jamboree
Sunday afternoon at the Seaforth and District
Community Centres. It was sponsored by the
Van Egmond Foundation. Several people
from this area attended the annual event.
Rev. Byron Nevin guest speaker
at Knox anniversary service
MEET THE
PLAYERS_
of the
SEAFORTH
CENTENAIRES
RUN BABY RUN — With the strain beginning to show on their faces, these girls poured It on
for the final leg of their two kilometre run at Hullett Central School. Students from Seaforth,
Clinton Public, Clinton and District Christian, Blyth Public, Huron Centennial, Vanastra,
Hullett Central and Walton schools participated In this Huron County Central Cross
sCountry
untry
Meet, held on October 22.
following the game with
MITCHELL HAWKS
5:00 p.m.
SUN., NOV. 9
BEEF
BARBEQUE
Seaforth & District
Community Centres
ADULTS
$6.50 in advance $7.00 at door
CHILDREN s 6-12 4.00
5 AND UNDER m FREE
FOR TICKETS CALL
527-0750
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The Royal Canadian Legion
CranbrookCorres Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Allan McTaggart, Goderich,
p and Alfred Knight, Brussels, visited with
MRS. MAC ENGEL Leslie and Mrs. Knight following the
887-6645 anniversary service. inter they accompanied
Yvonne to visit with Rick who is attending
Waterloo University.
Mrs. Lesiie Knight attended an insurance
course in Cambridge for a couple of days.
Rev. Byron Nevin of Atwood was guest
minister for the anniversary service in Knox
Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 19.
Guest soloist Peter Dekker of Listowel, sang
twice during the service.
The regular morning service for October 26
was cancelled so the Cranbrook congregation
could join the Monition congregation who
were celebrating their anniversary.
Rev. Jas. Ferguson, Stratford will occupy
the pulpit on November 2.
PEOPLE
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton visited at Alliston
on October 19 with Mr. and Mrs. Angus
Starr.
Mrs. Bill Armstrong, Fergus and Mrs. Ken
Bray, Brussels, attended the anniversary
service and visited Mrs. Mac Engel. Misses
Sharon, Tracy and Susan Engel, London, also
visited with their grandmother.
Mr. and Mrs. Pegelo and Mrs. B. Young,
Fergus, visited Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fretz.
FAM ILY DANCE
The Foresters held their regular monthly
meeting on October 14 in the Community
Centre. There were 14 members present.
Plans were made for the family dance on
November 7.
The Foresters are starting their card
parties on November 28. Brother Wilfred
Strickler received his past president's pin.
Sister Beryl Smith won the 50-50 draw. The
next meeting will be the annual banquet on
November 11. The meeting ended with a
lunch served by Sisters Mary Hanna, Mary
Ellen Jacklin and Brothers Harry Jacklin and
Mac McIntosh.
Dinner and auction in Blyth
A gala dinner and fundraising auction will
be held on Saturday, November 8 in Blyth
Memorial Hall, with proceeds going to the
capital projects of the Blyth Festival.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a
preview of the auction items and a buffet
dinner consisting of pineapple or pear glazed
chicken, spinach and tomato -cucumber sal-
ads, baked potatoes plus all the trimmings.
The auction will begin at a p.m. under the
gavel of auctioneer Richard Lobb. At the
conclusion of the auction, dessert and coffee
will be served to conclude. the evening.
Donations from area merchants, from
performers and other employees of the
Festival and from travelp and tourism
suppliers throughout the province are pour-
ing in. Here's your chance to bid on the
wedding dress from Cake -Walk. or on the
giant rocking horse or masks from Lilly.
Alta., or on an opportunity to appear in a CBC
drama. Or perhaps you would like to bid on
the opportunity to sit in the control room
opposite Peter Growski and watch the live
airing 01 CBC's Morningside! Artwork,
giftwares, hotel and restaurant packages,
sports equipment and other merchandise just
nght for Christmas giving will complete the
evening's offerings. A complete listing of
items will be available shortly before the
auction date.
The auction marks the beginning of a new
capital fundraising drive for the Festival. as
after twelve years of operation, renovations
and improvements to facilities are badly
needed The auction audience will also be
presented with a preview of the Festival's
capital plans for the corning years. The last
auction. held in March of 1984, raised more
than 57.000 for new drapes and lighting"'
equipment Auction co-ordinator Gayle
Gundy Is confident that this year's auction
will be just as muds fun and just as successful.
Tickets for the evening are available from any
hoard member or from the box office by
calling 523-9300 or 523-9225 between 9 a.m.
to 5 p m from Monday to Friday.
News deadline Monday 4 p.m.
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FARMERS!
Call me on or before
November 15th to arrange
for a Pioneer weigh wagon,
to compare cern hybrids or
soybean varieties ori your
farm. You'll receive a
FREE Pioneer green winter
jacket - just for comparing.
(Call your Pioneer
Sales Representative
today for complete
details.)
1. What dons the poppy represent?
The poppy represents the symbol of Remembrance
2. Why shoutd 1 wear a poppy?
When you wear a poppy or display a wreath you
honour the war dead and help ex -service personnel
and their dependents
3. How do I help needy ex -service personnel and
their dependents?
The basic purpose of poppy funds is to provide
immediate assistance to ex -servicemen and women
in need This May include food. shelter or medical
attention for them or their families Also, bursaries
are granted to children and grandchildren of
0x -service personnel
4. Are there any other uses for poppy funds?
Yes. Poppy funds can be used for low -rental housing
and care facilities for elderly or disabled persons and
their dependents. community medical appliances and
medical research. day care centres. meals -on -wheels.
transportation and related services for veterans, their
dependents and the aged Donations may be given
for relief of disasters declared by the federal or
provincial governments
5. Aren't ex -servicemen and women eligible for
government pensions?
Yes. Many ex -servicemen and women do get
pensions. but many others, although handicapped.
do nal However. no pension can provide for
eventualities such as fire. a tong illness on the part
of the breadwinner. or other medical expenses.
6. Do you have to be a Legion member to get help
from the poppy fund?
No. Any ex -serviceman or woman or dependent is
eligible to apply for help from the poppy fund and
from Legion service bureaux. In fact, a large number
of all service bureau eases involve people who are not
Legion members
7. What are Service Bureaux?
Throughout the Legion, in some 1.800 branches in
len provincial commands and in Ottawa, there are
service officers whose lob it Is to assist ex -service
persons or dependents with problems relating to
disability pensions or other veterans' legislation
The national and provincial offices not only provide
advice but act on behalf of the individual Every year
thousands of representations are placed before the
federal government on behalf of "clients" There is no
charge for this service which is available to any ex -
serviceman or woman or dependent who can qualify
for such assistance
8. Does all the money raised through the sale of
poppies and wreaths go into poppy funds?
After expenses. such as the cost of poppies, wreaths
and other supplies are deducted, all remaining
monies are placed in trust to be spent on those
purposes authorized in the General By-laws of The
Royal Canadian Legion
9. Can poppy money be used for anything else?
The Legion's constitution stresses that poppy funds
must be held in trust. They are subscribed to by the
public They are held in a bank account separate
from that of the branch and cannot be used for any
other purpose than those stipulated
10. Are campaign expenses high?
Campaign expenses are unusually low because most
of the work is voluntary
11. How much should 1 give?
We suggest that you give according to the dictates of
your conscience You might remember that the cost
of all the things the poppy fund provides is much
higher today, therefore, it takes more money to do
the same job
When you give to the poppy campaign you remember
the war dead and help the living and the dependents
of those who have served our country.
ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE
will proceed to St. James Roman Catholic Church for services at 11 a.m. on
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