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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 1 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. HEMEMS ' l L CE tw . ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE POPPY CAMPAIGN FULL 1 E •' ' U PARTS & ACCESSORIES for an makesof oars S iriroks 11tiODRRICIiS'f.E _ 527-1670 Located in RCattitle Marin BmSd' Coming Soon THE AQUAFINE C% ALLEN G .t Compare yields to' see the difference. 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 • Your Pioneer Sales Representative is: VAN LOON FARMIS LTD. R.R. ff2 DUBLIN, ONT. 345-2942 - OR — 345-2926 BRAND SEEDS PIONEER. ind SILA-BAC*mid prodders ere iord enbied to the terms ind condiiiowi or sale that tiro., pen of ins lebegmg end Uri docdnients. Promise dad ay p ogisiered trade 'Irk 1430114 iinhoned4•Hwth; LeeETisrdentY roiriicts. R sirp�b% t'o PidiSaer Ili -seed Lirniaed. ci,etitniii, finteiia Cinsife SUNDA, NOVEMBER 9 TO BE FOLLOWED BY POPPY DAY CANVASS IN TH AND DISTRICT We encourage and appreciate the support of Legion members In carrying out the canvass. THE SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC FOR.THESE ANNUAL EVENTS WILL BE APPRECIATED SEAFORTH BRANCH 156 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION JAMESWATSON THELMA COOMBS DONALD EATON DAVID CORNISH P'resfdent Secretay Treasljrereciat Events Chairrnan, Sp....._. , . .... . r•