HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-04-05, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007. PAGE 19.
Welcome back to Joyce
Marcuccio who spent two week’s
holidays visiting her mother and
other relatives in Pembroke.
Waltoners will remember Joyce’s
mother. Maggie, who lived in
Walton before moving to Pembroke
a few years ago.
Sarah Mitchell reports her arm is
feeling okay since breaking her wrist
at the beginning of March break.
The Mitchell family had some
skiing at Bowler Mountain and
Sarah learned that the Black
Diamond run is a fast hill.
Our condolences are extended to
the family of Mildred Jacklin who
passed away last week.
Our sympathies are extended to
Murray Keffer and all the Keffer
family on the passing of Alice
Keffer.
Relatives and friends of the late
Blanche Stevens, formerly of
Walton/Seaforth area are extended
our sympathies also.
The Walton Hall hosted a roast
beef dinner on the weekend and had
a fantastic turnout. Over 100
enjoyed the dinner hosted by the
Hall board and friends. Helping this
day were Judy Lee, Barb Durell,
Leona McDonald, Judy Emmrich,
Audrey Hackwell, Anne Ryan, Nick
Durell, Howard Hackwell and Jo-
Ann McDonald.
Students needing volunteer hours
are welcome to help out by calling
Jo-Ann at 519-887-6570. The next
dinner is in two weeks.
The story of the opossum killing
has brought out more stories. Two
gentlemen on Walton Road have
both killed one, which was either
near the house or barn, in the last
couple of weeks.
I managed to hit one on the road as
well one night. There must be a lot
out there or at least around Walton.It was back to work on the schoolbus this week for me, and mypassengers had lots of stories fromover the winter. Hockey was thepopular one and how they finishedthe year. Most are looking forwardto good weather, baseball and
soccer.
The Grey Central parent council
hosted a special event last week.
They received a grant through the
Ministry of Education to bring in a
speaker, Dr. Colin Sturdy, who
spoke on raising a responsible child
and being a responsible parent. It
was an opportunity for parents to
integrate with other parents andshare parenting issues. While the parents were beingresponsible the children wereentertained in different areas withdifferent and age-related activities.Some of these activities includedscholar’s choice stories with dressed
up characters, karate and
educational games.
A supper of pizza and salad wa
held prior to all the night’s activities.
Graeme and Helen Craig spent a
few days in Toronto at the insurance
convention on the weekend. Graeme
reports an interesting and good
weekend.
Our sympathies are extended tothe family of Don Craig.There was a great turnout for thebuck and doe for Adam Garniss andCheryl Workman at the BMGCommunity Centre. The commentwas made that it’s a great way tocatch up with distant relatives as
many came out to support the
betrothed couples.
Celebrating birthdays to finish up
March were Judy Shortreed, Lukas
Biesinger, Janet Bachert, Connor
den Dekker, Heidi Wey, Nicole
Williamson, John Baan, Brandy
Leslie and Jack McLachlan.
April starts off with birthdays for
Matt Lee, Shirley Clark, Peter
Bennett, Mary McCall, Susan
Yanyu-Watson, Krista Shortreed,
Duncan Wey, Gary Bennett, Pam
Carter, Bob Dalton, Ruthie Uyl and
Shirlee Groothius.
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NEWS
FROM WALTON
By Jo-AnnMcDonaldCall
887-6570
PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON
Those attending Duff’s United
Church were greeted by Ross and
Marg Bennett on Palm Sunday. The
musical talents of Phyllis and Sean
Mitchell welcomed the
congregation.
The palm processional included
the children waving palms. A
combination of scriptures and
message was led by Gail Clarkson
and assisted by Neil McGavin,
Teresa Baan, Monique Baan, Pearl
McCallum and Marion Godkin.
Keith Wilbee played the horn during
the passing of the peace.
The offering was collected by
Ross Bennett and Jeff McGavin.
A breakfast brunch was enjoyed
after church with pancakes, ham,
eggs, toast and muffins and hash
browns served. Thanks to Marie
McGavin for organizing and to her
helpers Bonnie Glanville, Karen
Hoegy, Paul and Dianne McCallum.
Over 40 people stayed for the
meal.
Bennetts greet
at Duff’s United
The Brussels Morris and Grey
Diabetic Project met at Huronlea,
Brussels with 14 people in
attendance.
Co-ordinator, Nelva Scott,
introduced the guest speaker Linda
Kieffer, nurse educator at Wingham
hospital. She showed how the blood
vessels narrow and can cause kidney
problems as well as affecting the
eyes, heart and extremities
(especially the legs and feet). Many
doctors or health care workers do not
or are unable to do some testing
because of time and cutbacks. Some
tests can be done by diabetics such as
checking their feet daily.
Kieffer said diabetics should be
asking for a routine urine test yearly.
She said diabetics’livers produce too
much sugar and this is stored less
efficiently. When the kidneys don’t
do their work it can result in high
blood pressure, heart problems and
strokes. It has also been the prime
reason for amputation in the past.
With better drugs and a better
understanding of diabetes many of
the above illnesses are being treated
earlier and better, thus resulting in
better care and longer life of the
diabetic.
She left those present with good
instructions: eat properly (control
your weight), exercise daily, take
your medications properly and don’t
smoke.
The April meeting will be April 25
due. The speaker will be Dionne
Smith, pharmacist in the Lucknow
drug store. The speaker for the May
16 meeting will be Lorraine
Devereaux, dietitian from Seaforth
hospital.
Registration forms for the diabetic
meeting in Mitchell as well as some
correspondence was circulated. Mrs.
Scott advised that a report had been
made to the dental/medical
committee regarding funds from the
Elmer Somers fund for diabetic
education and equipment.
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519-529-7951 Fax 519-529-3341 519-887-6023
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It was an evening of family fun and education on Thursday
as Grey Central hosted a special event to get parents
involved with their children’s school. Thanks to the Ontario
Ministry of Education the school received a grant to cover
the costs. The night began with free pizza, Caesar salad
and ice-cream, enjoyed here by Matthew Campbell, left and
Albert Cardiff. There were special activities for the children
following supper, while parents listened to Dr. Colin Sturdy.
His topic was Responsible Kids - Really. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
Nurse educator Project speaker