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The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-14, Page 76 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, December 14, 1994 Community Christmas potluck delicious feast Rev. Banks opened the UCW Christmas potluck supper by saying grace and close to 40 people enjoyed the delicious feast. The basement had been festively decorated by Audrey Hackwell, Karen Hoegy and Kathleen Williamson. After the meal and clean-up, Phyllis Mitchell began the evening with an opening prayer then a `Christmas Service was delivered by Dianne McCallum (narrator), Barb Durrell (Innkeeper), Gloria Love (Narrator), Marilyn McDonald (Shepherd), Betty McCaII (Joseph), and Berva Watson (Mary). The service was interspersed with Christmas Carols played by Marie McGavin. The business part of the evening was then taken care of. Non-perishable items were collected and they will be given to the Huron County Xmas Bureau in Egmondville (drop off centre is Bethel Bible Church). The group of ladies also welcomed two special guests that evening, Janie Ewing (a long time Walton resident) and her daughter Beth Read. Janie said that it is always such a treat to come back to Walton. A special gift box was given to Rev, Banks and his family for Christmas. The next meeting will be Jan 7 at 1:15. I must apologize too Lorne Wernham for spelling his name wrong in last weeks paper. I made sure that I had his last name spelled correctly and then I went and got his first name wrong. Sony Loren, I mean Lorne. As I promised last week to have further information on the new business in Walton (Walton Small Auto and Engine Repair) I went and talked to the owner. His name is Derek Pilatzke and he is from Brussels. He had a similar business in Brussels but needed more space, Walton by Patty Banks 887-686() thus the shop in Walton. He is open Mon. - Friday from 8 - 5 and this friendly lad welcomes everyone in to check out his business. Walton Public School kids played to a full house on the Dec. 8 and were glad that they held the concert in the Church so as to accommodate the crowd before the show began by playing music on the piano and violin. The Kindergarten classes did their Rudolph and Jingle Bells dances and sang, 'Christmas is coming' and `S -A -N -T -A'. Grade ones opened the show with their play, "Santa's Sleigh.' Grade two had a little presentation called, 'Three wee Kings'. Grade 4 had fun performing, `Boo -Bear' and The Night before Christmas. After the classes had delivered their plays the school choir lead by Mrs. Scott and accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Vandendool, sang two selections; 'When A Child is Born' and 'A whole new world.' Mrs. Crocker thanked everyone for coming out and hoped that they all enjoyed it. She thanked all those that volunteered to help out with the concert. The Senior and junior Kindergarten classes have a pet hamster named Bob in their tlass. Since it gets cold in the school on weekends Mrs. Viven suggested that the kids take turns taking him home. This weekend a very excited Cassandra Banks got to take him home. He is very friendly and I never thought that one could form such an attachment to a rodent but she sure has as well as the kids in her class. A surprise 50th birthday party was held for Alan Brown this past week. His children, Sharon, Richard and wife Mandy and Gavin and wife Roseann and grandchildren put on the party. Mandy made the cake and Alan's grandson Nathan made a Peterbuilt truck out of icing for it. Alan enjoyed all the family and friends that showed up for the ply. Happy Birthday Alan. Graeme and son Michael Craig were greeters at Duff's United Church Dec. 11. The song, 'Light one Candle' was sung while Becky Brown stood up in the middle of a wreath made up of children, to represent Advent candle one. Melissa Badly stood up as Candle number 2 and Mary Beth Brown was Candle number 3. Heidi McClure and son Darrell read the Candle lighting liturgy and then Darrell lit the pink candle (candle of love). Rev. once again announced that there will be a Xmas Eve service in Walton at 7:30 and he will be in Bluevale as it is his turn to be there this year. There will also be a Xmas day service in Walton at 10 a.m. and Communion will be served. The New Year day service will be held in Bluevale so there will be no church in Walton on the Jan. 1. Also, on Dec. 19, starting at 7 p.m., there will be a Christmas Carolling and a Hayride for the Sunday School children and families. They will be going around the village singing and will accept donations which will go towards the Recreation club for the buying of lights for the ball diamond and for the Walton School Fundraising program that hope to update their playground equipment. Hot chocolate and goodies will be served after the carollers et back. WE'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING - Singing up a storm on Thursday were these Kindergarten A and B students from Walton Public School. They are (front row) Eric Mulholland, Nicholas Lubbers, Shane Cochrane, Ruth Lathan, Lindsay Hoegy, Jennifer Eedy, Christopher Holmes, (second row) Lisa Smith, Aaron Berlet -Kuntz, Jimmy Raithby, Stephanie Lubbers, Kayla Bishop, (third row) Andrew Van Fliet, Shane Johnston, Sarah Johnston, Cornelius Unger, Bridget Blake, (fourth row) Laura Elligsen, (two eamest singers hidden from view), Nikki Vanderveen. JSt. Columban` by Cecilia Ryan 345-2028 CWL sponsors Mitten Tree The St. Columban Catholic Women's League (CWL) held its December meeting in the parish hall on Tuesday, Dec. 6 with its annual Christmas dinner. The event started with Mass at 7 p.m. Following Mass the women were greeted by convenors, Theresa Cronin and Nancy Kale with hot apple cider. Karen Ryan, president, welcomed everyone. Members enjoyed a hot smorgasbord dinner including Christmas pudding catered by Col- leen O'Rourke and helpers Theresa Kelly and Sherri Kelly. Father Hardy and Sister Rita Coyne were presented with a gift of money in appreciation of their spiritual guidance during the past year. Irene Kelly, list vice president, presented Karen Cronin with a 25- ycai, C.W.L. pin. This year the C.W.L. is sponsor- ing a 'Mitten Tree'. Donations of mittens, scarves and slippers decor- ated the tree which will be donated to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. In lieu of the gift exchange the women gave a money donation which will be sent to the Huron and Perth County Children's Aid Soc icty. Door prizes of six "Mini Christ- mas Trees," used a centre pieces on the tables, were won by Ann Cronin, Nancy Jordan, Irene Kelly, Ruth Duffy, Joan Mclvcr and Cecilia Ryan, two Christmas Poin- settias were won by Mary Maloney and Faye Albert. A St. Nicholas Christmas Party was held on Sunday, Dec. 4 follow- ing the 11 o'clock Mass. There was a visit from St. Nicholas, special activities for the children and lunch. • . 527-0430 OBVIOUS Alternative i° sfi`: ybed lndeprndcn Orate, • • Rev. Called all the children forward and read them part of the story, 'A Gift of Oranges', by Beatrice Fines. His sermon was titled, 'A Merry Repentance'. Wondering what kind of a Xmas card he would get from Paul or Zephaniah, two of the three biblical persons in the lectionary readings today, Rev. figured that they would be uplifting and triumphant and proudly displayed on the mantle. However if John the Baptist sent him a card it may go as follows "Season's greetings. In this season of joy, my hope and prayer is that you will repent! You brood of vipers! The axe is laid to the root of the trees and every tree that does not bear fruit will be cast into the fire, His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear the threshing floor and to gather wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. Have a merry repentance and a new year of changed behavior." Rev. wondered if he might not take John off his Christmas card list. John would seem to be in league with Scrooge and the Grinch in throwing a wet towel on all; of our seasonal jollity. John is not one to soften the message that he felt called to give. He says it un apologetically, pitilessly and urgently. We need to hear John's message in order to get the message of why Christ's birth is so important. In the readings it is the Soldier and the tax collector that are willing to face their unacceptable moral behaviours. Before we can experience the fullness of Xmas joy, we will have to recognize our need for God's mercy, forgiveness and Reconciliation. 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