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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-26, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26,1994. Walton PS news Students learn about countries of the world By Hope Williams and Justin Thornton At Walton School, we're having special groups that go from room to room each week. The groups leam about different places in the world: China, France, Germany, Ireland,, Mexico and the Caribbean. We get to eat goodies from each country. Justin liked the bread and cheese from France, Hope liked the Mrs. Burglin speaks to UCW The first UCW meeting of 1994 was held at the church on Monday, Cheerios meet at Adams frankfurters and sausages but she wasn't too keen on the sauerkraut. By Laura Scott - Grade 3 teacher A journal entry from a Grade 3 student regarding his weekend: "Monday, Jan. 17, 1994. I was going to hockey. It was a great game. We played Zurich. They won 7 to 0. We lost, but we'll win next game." We've often heard or said, "It's Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Verna Burglin of Kirkton was guest not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game." In these competitive days, we don't always expect that viewpoint to be taken seriously. My congratulations goes to Gerrid Dalton, Grade 3, for showing such fine sportsmanship; also congratulations to his hockey coach and parents who are obviously encouraging the fine attitude. speaker. She spoke on UCW work. Dorothy Tamblyn thanked her. The new president, Brenda Radford read a poem, "Two Roads to Town". Marion Snell and Isabelle Scanlon conducted the THE STORMY SLEEPOVER By Robbie McClure and Geoffrey Banks It was an ugly Saturday night on Jan. 15, when we took Robbie home. "Get in the van", said Geoff s Dad. We could hardly see after we got out of town. As we turned up Robbie's road, Geoff s Dad said that we had better turn around. Then his Dad was going back and forth and got stuck. So we got out and started walking through Darrel McClure's cow field. Robbie got caught in the fence. Snow was getting in our boots. Our feet were Wilbees greet at Duff’s frozen. Geoff almost fell down but didn't. We saw Darrel and Adam looking out the window at us. Then we reached the house. We took off our stuff and we played guns and hockey and other games. We had chips and pop and then it was time for bed. In the morning, we got home just in time for church. We want to tell everyone this: Drive safely and dress for the weather. | Compiled by Ptty Bar^c* Ph&ne 857-6360 ^] The January meeting of the Cheerio Club was held on Friday, Jan. 21. It began at 1 p.m. with lunch at the Hillcrest Restaurant. After lunch they proceeded to the home of Estella Adams. Estella welcomed everyone. She read a poem, "The Value of a Smile". The draw, donated by Laura Lyon, was won by Beth Knox. Dues were paid for the year. Draw money was collected. A gift of flowers was giver, to Alidia Westerhout at Christmas Time. Estella gave a reading. "The Deck of Cards" then compared the coincidence of Abe Lincoln and John Kennedy's assassination. The next meeting will be Group Minutes of the November and December meetings were read. Roll call was taken. There were nine members present. II. Youth Group meeting set Guest preacher at the Sunday morning service at Londesboro United Church was Richard Bain of London. His sermon topic was "Light in the Darkness". The flowers on the piano were from Paul and Ruth Ross's wedding on Friday. Contributions for the annual meeting should be given to Harry Lear by Feb. 6. Tuesday, Feb. 15 is the annual congregational meeting at 8 p.m. Senior Youth Group will meet on Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Shilling laws from 8 - 10 p.m. Ceilidh coming in February The traditional Scottish Ceilidh presented by the Blyth Festival Singers each February has become a much anticipated event for lovers of Scottish music and dance. This year's Ceilidh will take place at the Goderich Township Hall in Holmesville on Feb. 19 (snow date Feb. 26). The sound of pipes with piper Geoff Peach of Blyth will begin the evening at 8 p.m. Master of baskets, gourmet dinners, and peaceful weekend get-aways will be some of the many items to tempt the bidders. Tickets for this evening of song and dance are $12 ($15 at the door) and are available from the Blyth Festival Box Office (523-9300); Crosswinds, Clinton; The Dutch Store, Clinton; Campbell's Photo graphy, Goderich; and Bluewater Office Equipment, Wingham. worship service. Marion opened it, Isabelle read the scripture. A hymn was sung. Several prayer readings followed after which Brenda read a story on the new year. The minutes of the November and December meeting were read and approved by Linda Horbanuik. The financial report was given by Dorothy Tamblyn. Thank yous were received from Mary Gibson, Al and Lois Volk, Margaret Anderson, Alma Lang ford, Bob Thompson and Marilyn Verbeek. The February meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 14 at the church at 1:30 p.m. Each member is to bring a picture that represents something they like to do. WI meets WI members are reminded of the Card Cavalcade, Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Each member is asked to bring enough ladies for a table of euchre. Cost is $2 per person. All proceeds are to be given to Clinton Hospital Auxiliary. The news from Ceremonies Tony McQuail, Lucknow, will introduce a variety of entertainers throughout the program, including Christa Cameron, soprano, Blyth, and Mary Hearn, Clinton (harp). The Blyth Festival Singers will sing many of your Scottish favourites and of course there will be audience sing-a-longs. One of the Ceilidh's most requested items is Scottish Country Dancing. This year Bob Shepherd will again lead both novices and old hands through the steps of this popular dance. The Laurie family of Holmesville are the featured Highland Dancers. The choir will also offer an L/ondesboro [Compiled by June Fothergftl Phone 523-436Q | People Congratulations to Rev. and Mrs. Paul Ross who were married on Friday evening, Jan. 21. Greeters at Duffs United on Jan. 23, were Keith Wilbee and son Mark. Andrew McDonald lit the Christ candle. Announcements were made and Rev. Banks reminded people of the country dinner Feb. 1 at the church starting at 11:30 to 12:30. Card games will begin at 1 p.m. The choir sang 'Praise to the Lord' from the Songs for a Gospel People. Rev. Banks read the Old Testament story of Jonah and the whale and how he was called by God. He then told the kids about four fishermen who dropped everything to follow Jesus. The sermon was called, "Some who do listen." Rev. Banks began by saying how last Sunday he did some speculating about whether much listening went on in the world and how this week's reading showed how a whole city listened to God's word and mended their ways. The story of Jonah is a story telling us of God's boundless love and grace. Jonah was upset that God would spare the Ninevites, the enemy and he would rather die than see them reap the fruits of God's grace and salvation. Do our prejudices' disapprove of God loving the enemy? After the service people gathered downstairs to share in a delicious pot luck dinner and following the clean up, sat down for the Annual meeting. People On Jan. 18 John and Mary Baan held a surprise birthday party for Catherine Baan. She was very pleased to see family and friends there to help her celebrate her 80th birthday. The Baans also held and another family birthday party at Millbank on Jan. 22 for Catherine. Phyllis and Emmerson Mitchell hosted a surprise birthday party for Marie Coutts on Jan. 22. Friends from Auburn, Hensail and Brussels enjoyed dinner and later the party went to Brussels where they attended the Robbie Bums dance. Judy and Clint Emmrich just returned from their week long Caribbean cruise. They went with Judy's sisters Ruthie and her husband John Uyl and Pauline and her husband Alex Gulutzen. The seven day trip took them to five different islands. Judy said they all loved the beautiful countryside and the friendly people along with the very clean and white beaches. Asked if she would go again, she replied, "In a minute." Good luck to students writing exams this week. •WE RE YOUR R.R.S.P. HEADQUARTERS intriguing selection of items in the Silent Auction which is held the same evening. 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