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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-15, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1987. PAGE 25. Walton Palm Sunday service at Duff's Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton Sports Club plans pitching clinic The April meeting of the Walton Area Sports Club was held at the library on April 6. Dave Gamble presided over the meeting. Bev Stevenson gave the secretary’s report. The treasurer’s report was given by Ernie Lewing- ton. Discussions followed on the upcoming ball season. Plans were madefor a Pitching Clinic to be held again thi syear, the date is June 6. Speculations on the warning track were discussed. The meeting then adjourned. The May meeting will be held on May 4 at the Walton library at 8 p.m. An extra meeting for the Walton Area Sports Club was held on April 8. The committee cleaned the booth and sorted out ball equip­ ment and uniforms. A newflag was also installed. Discussions followed on updating the play equipment and painting bleachers. An outdoorwork day will be held on April 18 and possibly April 25 depending on the weather. The meeting then ad­ journed. The Palm/Passion Sunday ser­ vice at Duff’s United Church was led by Rev. Bonnie Lamble who conducted the Junior choir who sang accompanied by Marion Godkin at the piano. Paul and Dianne McCallum were greeters. Mark Andrew, infant son of Keith and Gloria Wilbee was baptized, Graeme Craig assisted with the lighting of the candles. Gloria sang a very timely solo, “Because he Lives” accompanied by Elva Wilbee at the piano. Notice the change of date for the clothing donations for the spring bale with the last day as April 26. Junior choir practice on April 16 at 4:15 p.m. The confirmation class met on Sunday afternoon. Inthe evening they met with the Brussels Youth Group for volleyball. Next Sunday Easter Family Services have been changed: 9 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. service at Bluevale; 11:30 a.m. at Walton. Don’tforgetto purchase your ticket from U.C.W. members for the Grey-Bruce Singers Contest at Duff’s United, Sunday, Mary 3 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Man gets 18 mos. for pot crop Local people attend Brussels reception Several friends from the Walton area attended the Clark-Engel reception at Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre following their wedding in Cranbrook Pres­ byterian Church Friday evening. Miss Sandra Sholdice spent the weekend with her mother Dorothy Sholdice and Murray. Mr. and Mrs. F. Leslie Hart, Seaforth spent Sunday with Keith and Gloria Love and family attend­ ing the christening of their grand­ son Mark Matthew Wilbee during the morning service at Duff’s United Church. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Ian Wilbee and Carol Henderson. A 56-year old man who was forced out of farming after a bank called a $30,000 loan on his farm andtalkedintocultivating what Ontario Provincial Police believe was the largest crop of marijuana in Canada last year was sentenced to 18 months in jail following an appearance in a Kitchener court on April 6. John Zehr of RR 1, Linwood, pleaded guilty to cultivating mari­ juana and to trafficking by attempt - ing to manufacture resin, the potent drug made from the illegal plant. Lawyer Wayne Rabey told Judge J. F. McCormick that his client had got into the illegal business after losing much of the $125,000 interest he had in his 100-acre farm as a result of the bank’s action. He said that several persons, whom Mr. Zehr declined to name, approached the farmer and asked him to plant the pot crop, and to buy 200 pounds of marijuana to convert it into the more potent resin oil. Mr. Zehr also paid $1,000 to rent land in Howick Township, near Gorrie, where he planted nearly six acres of marijuana, which he shielded by planting corn along the outside of the field. Acting on a tip, Wingham OPP found the illegal crop after the marijuana plants grew taller than the surrounding corn. In an unreleated incident last summer, Mr. Rabey said Mr. Zehr had suffered severe burns as a result of a house fire, has had to have skin grafts, and still suffers considerable discomfort and par­ tial paralysis from the accident. Calling Mr. Zehr’s case “the saddest I’ve ever had to deal with,” Mr. Rabey asked the court for a suspended sentence and community service, but Judge McCormick said the 18-month sentence was warranted because it would act as a deterrant to others. Crown prosecutor Bill Wraight told the court that the potential yield off the field of marijuana was between 10 and 15 tonnes, worth more than $2.5 million in “street value.’’ Mr. Rabey said that the 200 pounds of marijuana that Mr. Zehr had purchased turned out to be “worthless” because it did not contain enough THC, the ingredi­ ent that gives the drug its potency. He added that Mr. Zehr had had to sell his tractor and some antique furniture to raise the $18,000 demanded for the pot. Walton UCW hears about Switzerland Walton I unit meeting was held in the church basement Wednes­ day evening, April 8. Marie Coutts opened with the Call to Worship. Doreen Hackwell was pianist for hymns. Judy Emmrich read the scripture. Offer­ ing was received and dedicated. A The art of listening BY LERA RYAN FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Listening is an important com­ munication skill. The easiest part of listening is hearing the words that are being said. Trueeffectivelistening is not only hearing the words but also understanding the meanings at­ tached to those words, the feelings the person is expressing and the nonverbal indicators from the speaker. There are several reasons that we don’t always listen. We may be distracted; we may be busy and preoccupied with other thoughts. Sometimes we hear only what we want to hear rather than the true message. Ifwe are afraid of dealing with a person’s disappointment of anger we may choose not to hear the expression of those feelings. Developing listening skills can improve the way a person gets along with others. Here are some ways to listen better. 1. Look at the person you are listening to. Think how you feel speaking to a person’s back as he is walking away from you. 2. Stop what you are doing and turn your attention to what is being said. 3. Concentrate. Although we speak about 100-125 words per minute, our mind can think about 1000 words per minute. Rather than letting your mind wander to another topic, think about what is being said. 4. Be receptive to new ideas. A mind closed to others’ opinions, ideas or methods will not hear that message. 5. Let the speaker finish his sentence (s) or idea before j umping to a conclusion. You may or may not know what he is going to say! 6. Show you care about the other person by turning your attention from yourself to that person. prayer by Marie was followed by a poem by Marjorie Humphries. Heidi McClure presented a very interesting topic on Switzerland with pictures and commentary. August 1 is the national holiday. She had several mementos on display and answered questions on her homeland. Marie McGavin conducted the business assisted by Audrey Hackwell reading minutes. Roll call, an Easter verse or hymn, was answered by 17 members. The Riddell wants industry Keeping his eye on rural affairs, Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell wants to reverse the trend of the past in which the “largest single export from rural Ontario has been its youth, ” he said at the March 27 session of the Huron Municipal Officers Association meeting in Exeter. Riddell commented that there is a need for small scale, clean industry that would be compatible with the agriculture industry. This is to provide young people with Unit is responsible for flowers in May. A bale is to be packed earlier as the deadline is April 26. Easter Lillies are to be given to shut-ins after the church service next Sunday that goes in at 11:30 a.m. There was a discussion on the 25 years with pins available at $3.50 New dishes have been purchas­ ed by the U. C. W. It was moved that odd saucers be donated to the hall. Following Grace, lunch was pro­ vided by Marie McGavin, Doreen Hackwell and Edith Wey. jobs and help them in the rural communities. Huron County has many farm practices which attract young farmers which is evident by the success of the provincial Beginn­ ing Farmer Assistance Program. Riddellvisitedagroup of young farmers that represented the 200 new businesses resulting from this program. Though we need new industry, headded, weoughtnottoforget what remains the strength of this communitv. Phone John Nixon 887-9417 agent for WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL INS. CO. Farm, Residential, Auto, Commercial & Liability "When you become a policy holder, you become a share holder” Head office - Dungannon NOTICE TO VILLAGE OF BLYTH RESIDENTS Pick-up of large items (No Garbage or Wire) For example: Stoves, fridges, mattresses Saturday, April 25, 1987 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. OFFICE HOURS FOR THE CITIZEN’S BRUSSELS OFFICE Monday 10-2 Wednesday 10-2 Thursday 10-2 Friday 10-2 Closed on Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday “There are many good reasons to switch to Esso. 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