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The Citizen, 1988-02-03, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1988. Past Presidents of the United Church Women of Duffs United Church in Walton gathered recently. They are [front row, left to right]: Annie Reid 1962-63; Phyllis Mitchell, 1964-65; Vera McDonald, 1968-69; Grace Roe, 1970-71; Jean Bewley, 1972-74; [back row], Marie McGavin, 1975-76; Edith Wey, 1977-78; Marilyn McDonald, 1979-81; Viola Klrkby, 1982-83; Helen Craig, 1984-85; Marion Godkin, 1986-87. Florence McGavin 1966-67, deceased, was the one president not included. -■ Photo by Frank Phillips. Walton UCW celebrates 25 yrs. Walton Compiled b\ Mrs. Bett\ McCall. Phone 887-6677 Duff's church board installed at service United Church Women every­ where, during 1987, celebrated their 25th anniversary as an organization. The U.C.W. of Duff’s United Church of Walton began their year with a Sunday morning worship service for which Annie Reid, the first president in 1962, prepared and gave a splen­ did message on “Called To Respond - 25 years of United Church Women’’ the theme for the year. During 1987, programs from the previous 25 years were collected and placed in a black Naugahyde binder, suitably labelled with name and crest, with space left for Auburn. Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Seven tables at euchre Seven tables played euchre and one table of scrabble at the Auburn Community Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Winners were: high lady, Jane Giousher; low lady, Irma Cart­ wright; lone hands, Carol Daer; Changes proposed in municipal elections The provincial government has proposed that changes to the local Government election process be made in time for the 1988 elections. Indications are that legislation, based on the final report of the Advisory Committee on Municipal Elections, will be introduced some­ time in March to be effective for the October 17, 1988 municipal elec­ tions. Campaign contributions to a candidate will be limited to $750 percontributor. Candidates will be required to disclose campaign contributions and spending. This disclosure will take the form of an audited statement for any candi­ date who raises or spends more than $20,000 an unaudited state­ ment for any candidate who raises or spends $1,000 to $20,000 or a statutory declaration for any can­ didate who raises or spends less than $1,000. All candidates who intend to solicit funds or intend to spend their own money on their campaign mustfile a notice of registration with the clerk. The campaign expense period, the period for which the candidate is eligible to future programs to be added as a continuing record of the organiza­ tion. In honor of the past presidents, 25 brass plates were placed on an oak plaque cut in the shape of the U.C.W. crest. The names and years of terms of the 12 past presidents, up to this time, were engraved. A tree is to be planted at the front corner of the Walton church in the spring to commemorate the U. C. W. ’ s past 25 years a nd to grow along with the organization in the years to come. To complete a very special year, former members and Walton United Church Women gathered in high man, Murray Rollinson; low man, R. Haggitt; lone hands, Ruth Dougherty, playing as a man. The novelty prize was won by Lois Haggitt. There will be another euchre party next Tuesday. claim election expenses, begins when the candidate files the notice of registration and not before. Any contributions collected before the filing of registration are consider­ ed personal in come for the cam­ paign. The legislation will be retroactive to January 1, 1988. Since all candidates will be required to make a disclosure, individuals whointend torun in the 1988 elections should be keeping records of all contributions and expenses incurred since January 1, 1988, even though the legislation has yet to be passed. The legislation will permit re­ counts to be undertaken by a recount officer rather than by the courts. Recounts will automati­ cally be undertaken, at the request of the candidate, if the spread between the winning candidate and the runner-up is less than half a vote per poll. Public interest recounts will also be done if requested by the municipal council or school board. Appeals, disputes and irregularities will continue to be dealt with by the courts'. The cost of the recounts will be borne by the school board. the basement of Duff’s United Church, December 2, for a Christ­ mas Pot Luck Supper and meeting. Archives had a display of pictures from many past events and photographs were taken in the Sanctuary of the present execu­ tive, past presidents, secretaries and treasurer, units and guests, recording this evening for future records. Poker Rally needs snow The Walton Area Sports Club were hoping for lots of snow for their Poker Rally on Feb. 7. At time of writing it seems more like spring with rain. Cancellation date is Feb. 21 with the draw for a 4-wheeler on the same day. We Care About You! SHOP AND SAVE ON THESE FOOD VALUES FROZEN SOUTHERN GROVE ORANGE JUICE SCHNEIDER'S FROZEN BEEF 454 G Q STEAKETTE 2 CAMPBELL'S CHICKEN BROTH SOUP .59 CAMPBELL'S CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP o oz.59 ADMIRAL CHUNK LIGHT TUNA IN BROTH 6.5 OZ. .99 QUAKER READY TO SERVE OATMEAL ALL VARIETIES 119 STOKELY ASSORTED VEGETABLES .79 SCHNEIDER'S FROZEN SCHNEIDER'S WIENERS 450 ML. PKG. OF 12 -169 CANADA DRY GINGERALE 2 FOR ■ PLUS DEPOSIT WHITE SWAN TOILET TISSUE 099 8 ROLL PKG. £ At the morning service on Sunday at Duff’s United Church, membe'rs of the Church Board took their commitment when they were installed by Rev. Bonnie Lamble. The children’s time story was on calling out to God for our support and love, as from our parents. The sermon was on “Whose Author­ Local people enjoy sun Doug and Marjory Fraser have returned home from a very enjoy­ able holiday in Jamaica. Neil Mitchell and Edward Mc­ Clure, Walton and Neil McClure, Former Walton resident dies at Huronview PEARL MARY THAMER Pearl Mary Thamer of Walton died January 18,1988 at Huron­ view. She was born in Milverton 87 years ago, the daughter of the late William Thamer and Annie Yuht. She is survived by three sisters: Laura White, Goderich; Gertrude Reis, Goderich and Bella Debus, CLARK 24 OZ. >4 A Q BEEF STEW 1 STOKELY DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS i,oz 1 "COMPARE OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES'" McCutcheon Grocery Brussels 887-9 I I S OPEN MON. SAT. 8 - 6 P.M. ity?’’ Glenda Carter was organist. Emmerson Mitchell and Roy Gin­ gerich received the offering. The U.C.W. executive will meet Wednesday, Feb.3at7:30p.m. Junior choir practice is Thursday, Feb. 4 at 4:15 p.m. Next Sunday is Youth Service. Board meeting at Mary Humphries at 8 p.m. London spent a couple of weeks recently on a holiday in Acapulco. Miss Ruthie Thamer, Kitchener spent the weekend at the home of her mother. Brunner and one sister-in-law, Ruth Thamer of Walton. Two brothers, William and George predeceased her. The funeral service was held January 20,1988from the Brussels Chapel of the M.L. Watts Funeral Homes, with Rev. Bonnie Lamble of Duff’s United Church, Walton officiating. 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