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The Citizen, 1989-12-13, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. 1989- Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton UCW elects new slate of officers Bd. of Ed. takes no smoking stand The basement of Duff s United Church was beautifully decorated in the Christmas Theme for the U.C.W. December general meet­ ing. The tables were all set with green cloths and Christmas table centers and candles for the pot luck supper. Marie McGavin played a medley of Christmas Carols on the piano prior to the meeting. Walton II unit was in charge of devotions. A warm welcome was given to all the ladies present by Marilyn McDonald who then led in a sing-song. Marilyn read a poem. Barb and Sarah Lamble favoured the group with a duet accompanied by their mother at the piano. Assisting Marilyn in a dialogue on the Christmas Story interspers­ ed with Christmas hymns were: Helen Williamson, Margaret Craig, Kathleen Williamson, Max­ ine Houston and Pearl McCallum. This was concluded with an impres­ sive lighting of candles by each of the ladies. The U.C.W. purpose was repeated un unison. The offering was received and dedicat­ ed with “We Give Thee but Thine Own”. The favourite Christmas carol, “Silent Night” closed this part of the meeting and prayer was given by Marilyn. The business was conducted by Olene Dennis opening with prayer. Marilyn McDonald read minutes of the executive meeting bringing members up to date on coming events. Members brought items to be sent to the Friendship House in Goderich. Olene expressed thanks to Maxine Houston for all the corsages she had made and given to each one present that were worn that evening. Dorothy Sholdice presented the budget report for the coming year. Leona presented Bon­ nie Cole-Arnal with a gift on behalf of the U.C.W. Marion Godkin of the nominating committee brought in the new slate of officers for 1990 as follows: Past President, Olene Dennis; Presi­ dent, Dorothy Sholdice; first vice- president, Marie McGavin; secre­ tary, Doreen Hackwell; assistant, Marjory Humphries; treasurer, Duff's schedules annual meetings Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal officiat­ ed at the service Sunday morning at Duff’s for the lighting of Advent Candles. Organist was Glenda Carter. Greeters were Mary Humphries and Helen Williamson. December ushers are Keith Wilbee, Emerson Mitchell and Laverne McClure. In Coming Events, Sunday, Dec. 24 there will be regular morning services and a 7:30 p.m. service at Leona McDonald; unit leaders, Walton I, Phyllis Mitchell; Walton II, Maxine Houston; nominations Oelen Dennis, Viola Kirkby, Mar­ garet Craig, Marilyn McDonald; Communication Co-ordinator, Kathleen Williamson, Melva Fra­ ser, Helen Craig; Stewardship and Finance, Marie McGavin, Olene Dennis, Leona McDonald; Leader­ ship and Development, Viola Kirk­ by, Phyllis Mitchell, Maxine Hous­ ton; Church in Society, Marie Courts, Audrey Hackwell, Maxine Marks; Christian Development and World Outreach, Mary Humphries, Heidi McClure, Gloria Love; Ar­ chives, Edith Wey, Doreen Hack­ well; Social Functions, Karen Hoe- gy, Alice Searle; Music, Marjory Humphries, Margery Huether and Marie McGavin; Auditors, Doreen Hackwell, Margaret Bennett. U.C.W. representatives to Manse Committee of the Official Board are Marie McGavin and Pearl McCallum; U.C.W. Repre­ sentative to Offical Board, Dorothy Sholdice; Communion preparation, Viola Traviss, Mary Humphries. Marie Courts made a presenta­ tion of a U.C.W. pin and a Heritage Book for Annie Reid to Edith Wey who will deliver it to Annie who is back in Stratford Hospital. Olene Dennis presented the lighting of candles for the new executive to have new light to be ever in your heart to lead the U.C.W. and thanked all for their help in the past two years. She asked Dorothy Sholdice to take the chair as the new President. Doro­ thy accepted her new office and asked for everyone’s help in the year, ahead. Dorothy now asked Olene to come forward to present her with a life membership in the United Church Women and the pin was pinned on by Marie McGavin. Although taken by surprise, Olene made a fitting reply. A card of wedding congratulations was sign­ ed for Charles Swan, a former minister at Duff’s who was married on November 25. The next general meeting will be held in the New Year, Jan. 8. The Benediction closed a lovely Christ­ mas meeting. Walton. Annual meetings will be following a pot luck luncheon after church on Sunday, Jan. 21 at Bluevale and Sunday, January 28 at Walton. Please note that on Jan. 28 the service times will be changed with Bluevale having the early service at 9:55 a.m. Articles for Survival Through Friendship House may be left in the box in the kitchen until Decem­ ber 17. Following a recommendation from the Executive Committee at the December meeting of the Huron County Board of Education, the trustees voted to make all HCBE buildings smoke-free effec­ tive January 1, 1990. Bill 194, which was passed by the provincial legislature, is an act prohibiting smoking in the work­ place. It was the understanding of the board that if no action was taken on their part then the Board buildings automatically become smoke-free as of the beginning of the new year. “Even though we knew that it would pass without our action, we as a board felt that we needed to take a stand on no smoking,” Past Chair of the Board and committee member John Jewitt stated. “We also recognize that there will be difficulties enforcing the law in schools as far as students smoking on the grounds, but some schools have already done it suc­ cessfully in this area and should be congratulated on their efforts. Trustee Graeme Craig of Walt­ on, who also served on the commit­ tee, pointed out that the vote was unanimous. “It was pretty compre­ hensive; an idea whose time was right,” he said. The Committee considered the Board’s responsibility in promoting smoking cessation programs but A book is a gift you can open again and again! • Hockey books for all budgets • Luxurious coffee table books • Tantalizing cookbooks • Story books & novels for all ages and tastes • Stamp and coin supplies • Puzzles - 20, 75 or 1000 pieces • Dozens of calendar styles Long after the batteries have dried up, the Christmas tree has lost its needles and the snow has gone, a gift from The Book Shop lasts. The Book Shop BLYTH LISTOWEL 523-9141 291-2145 have not reached a decision on starting a program of their own. “We recognize that there are community programs out there,” Jewitt says. “This does not mean that in the future if we see a need for them we won’t implement one. We will do what we can to help.”