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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-07-17, Page 7:g:141.4R(M'.,extvoirgo... 4140r,170080.. _ READY TO OPEN -- The new Welton Recreation Centre Is almost complete and should be ready fief; the opening day cele- bratioris on Saturday. The building contains the' new library, a kitchen and washroom facilities. (Photo by Ranney) -Rec .centre. to open. After many meetings and much discussion, the new Walton Recreation Centre• will nall be opening on Saturdyu1y 19. In August of 1979, people from Walton and the sur- rounding municipalities of Morris, Grey and MCKillop attended a meeting -in which they discussed the possibility of-constructing•some type of - community centre which could house a library, wash- rooms and a food stand for the ball park. Morris and Grey Town- ships contributed $4000 to THURSDAY • 9 to 5:30 FRIDAY 9 to 9 SATURDAY 9.10 5:30 AP' • SUMMER HANDBAGS Reduced to Clear 000 Women's Dress Sandals 25% b 75% off 0 North Stir Nylon Joggers °nil/ $12.95 Reg. $18.95 Plus All stock in store reduced 10% Main Street 527-1110 Seoforth the new building while McKillop 'township contrib- uted -S3000. • , The contract for building the new recreation centre was awarded to Henry Exel whose bid of $24,995 was the lowest tender. • Now with the help of the construction company and volunteer labor from the Walton community, , the buildiiag has been completed at a total cost of about $30,000. The recreation committee had S6,500 saveci from previous fund-raising everfts and $1500 from a dance and draw held this year. They also. received a community re- creation centres grant from the province all of thismoney will go towards the construc- tion costs of the building. The opening of the facility is being celebrated in style on. Saturday, July 19 With a parade, a ball game between the Walton Intermediates and the CKNX Try-Hards, opening ceremonies and dedication, pork barbecue and an Old Tyme Family Correspondent MRS. ALLAN McCALL fi8.7-0677 Ray McClure arrived home last week from Daysland, Alberta where he will spend a month holidaying with his , parents, .Mt. and Mrs. Har- vey McClure and family and other relatives in the com- munity. Mr. and Mrs: Bill Bilo- krylie of Sratford visited on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ponomarenko. The ladies used to be school chums in Saskatchewan. Londesborb 1 and area news Sixty at Bible school Correspondent freshie supplied by Berean MRS. BERT SHOBBROOK Unit and Burns Unit. . 523.4250 There were more than 60 The Majestic Women's children registered to tale Institute held their annual advantage of the vacation picnic July" 9 at the home of ,school July 7 to Julit'itt"!--„Poris McCall. Teachers were Joan Shep- Sports -and entertainment were condficted by Leona Armstrong and Jean Bell. The members will be going on a bus trip on August 13 to the Erland Lee Homestead at Stone,: Creek, and to the Agri( lilt ural Museum at Milton. Members wanting to herd, Joan Whyte, Nancy Fothergill, Carol Cartwright, Donna Shaddick, Ann Adams Edith Taylor, Margaret Wright, Laurel Duizer, Shir- ley Scott, Florence Cart- wright, Dianna Shobbrbok, Marjorie Duizer, fiarriett Shillinglaw. The music was lead by Louise Mc Gregor. On Friday parents Mid friends viewed the crafts aid then children presented a program. Shirley Scott open- ed the program, leading songs with her guitar. One class of boys put on a skit. Rev. Scott introduced the leaders and presented each with a thank you diploma. He complimented and thanked them for their interest. Every one was invited to the Dance. • basement for cookies and Berean Unit signs card for member The Berean Unit held a meeting on July 8th at Mrs. " Margaret Whyte's., .Leader Helen Lawson welcomed all and opened the meeting with a reading. June minutes were read by secretary Dora Shobbrook. A thank you froro Tri Duizer and letter from our Foster child plus treasur- er's report by Laura Lyon w-cre read. Roll call "name a city in Japan" by 16 members, 10 visitors plus 8 children. Happy Birthday was sang for Hattie Wood, Shirley Scott, V1 Burns and Mary Long - Man. All sikned a- get well card for Ida -Irtirnin, who b a patient in Clinton Hospital. Edythe Beacom reported for the General U.C. W. that delegates to St. Thorna.s school for women are Joan Whyte and Marjorie Duizer. Also reported on the U.C.W. July 10, noon lunch and dinner July 19 for Myth surnmer festival. Addie Hunking reported for Congregational life and work. Annual family outdoor service and picnic for July 20th is at 11 a.m. at Camp Menestung and teachers and. teaders would be welcome. Worship and program was by Margaret Whyte and Hattie Wood. Margaret read Help Yourself to Happiness and scripture was read by Hattie. Margaret read "Eruptions to hope" by Jean Vanier. The Whyte children entertained with piano 50rOS and duets by Brian and Crystal. -David rayed guitar an Mui -ay read ;:A little boVs troubles are done." Hattie Wood spoke about bot people and introduced her daughter Lois Andrews. a member of Northlea United Church in Toronto. where they are sponsoring a family from Vietnam, which in- cludes Father aged 24: mother 21; and a baby boy. Their church began in Feb. 1979 and raised 59000. They are giving the family 590 a week to live on. He is an electrician and she has 1 year of nurse's training. They have adjusted well. Lois was thanked by Edythe Beacom and Margaret Whyte presen- ted her with a gift. Lunch was served by Mar- garet Anderson and Elsie Shadclick. W.I. Agriculture meeting was held on July 9th in the . Sunday School rooms. Pres- ident Alice Buchanan wet - corned all and thanked. all who helped with Graduation Banquet and gave reading "My Garden." Minutes and Please turn to page IS go are asked to notify the committee by the end of July and after that there will be seats available to non-members. A letter from the Callander Nursing Home asked for volunteers to take patients it for a walk, etc. Greeting on Sunday were Jim Jamieson and Carol Cartwright, . ushers were Kathy Radford, Sally Pollard Diana Shobbrook and Suz- anne Tamblyn. Rev. Scott gave a special thanks to all who made the vacation Bible school a suc- cess. Next Sunday July 20th the outdoor service at camp Menestung will be followed by a pot luck lunch. Rev. Sett will be at camp Menes- tung this week. If needed phone 524-6497. • Dedication oechurch step carpet was by Margaret Taylor from the Burns UCW in loving memory of Mrs. George Smith. _ • SAYINGS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES -'The Primary class of the Walton Bible School presented sayings from different coUntries as part of their presentation for closing night ceremonies on Friday night. In the front row are Diane Williamson, Laurie Anstett, Leslie Hudie, Heather McGavin, Heather Bean and Jim Clark. In the back row are Dwayne, Pryce, Nancy Godkin, Sherry Hoegy and Manny Taylor. (Photo by Ranney) Miss Ruth Thamer of Hick- son spent the weekend at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. William Thamer. Mr. afid Mrs. Rally Achil- les attended the wedding of a relative on Saturday, July 5 atNorthJ3ay, Mr. and Mrs. George Will- iamson spent the weekend at Shallow Lake where they attended the activities at the Sholdice reunion on both days. This coming Saturday the Walton Area Sports Club are planning for the Grand Opening of the new Recre- ation Center Building. This is not a new community hall. The old building will be used for several functions. It is looked after by the Institute and the dance will be held at the community hall bringing the big event to a close. The parade will start at 1:00 p.m. with a ball game to follow between the Walton Intertandiates and rife CKNX ' Try Hards, rhea the *Piing' ceremonies and dedication will precede the pot* barbe• .cue from 5-7 P.111, The new recreation centre will house the new library and a refreshment booth along with bathroom facilities which will be a big asset for the sport fans of the com- • munity. ' • Recent visitors with Mrs. Jean 'Broadfoot were Mrs. Mildred Jepson, Brantford, Mrs. Nan Britton,, }Jensen and Mr. and Mrs. John McGowan, Seaforth. Last . week Mrs. Addie Keile-y- of Toronto spent the past week with her sister Mrs. Jean Broadfoot. Mrs. Kerley's daughter Mrs. 'Margaret Fieldhouse returned to Toronto the same- day. - On Sunday Mrs. Jean Broadfoot attended the 90th birthday celebrations for Mrs. Ivy Henderson of Sea - forth. Mr. Elgin Payne of Wind- sor visited with his, mother, • Mrs. F. Payne who returned with her son for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Don Nolan and family are spending a few days at Disneyland. . Congratulations to Miss Debbie Van Vliet who grad- uation as a. R.N. from St. - Joseph's Hospital, London on June 26. Miss .Janis van Vliet of Hamilton is holidaying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jan van Vliet. /Sales Representative Mitchell Co-op Store 130 Georgina Street Mitchell, Ont, NOK INO pmBus: 348-9975 .Res: 348-9975 the co-opefatoe - Inturent• thole yours truPy BRUCE SMITH 09) thetwilliN c°"1°Paa1136 .. 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