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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-07, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7,1994. PAGE 11.w=The news from S. McDonald lights candles | Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6860 | Walton youth travels to Florida for motocross December birthdays in Walton are: Dec. 1, Keith Williamson, Elva Wilbee, Lindsay Lubber; Dec. 2, Malinda Johnston; Dec. 3, Shane McClure, Paul McCallum; Dec. 4, Gregory Bowers; Dec. 5, Rick McDonald; Dec. 9, John Glauser, Janine Fischer; Dec. 17, Matthew Bolton; Dec. 20, Marjory Humphries, David Pethick, Andrea and Nikki VanderVeen; Dec. 22, Pearl McCallum; Dec. 23, Alice Searle; Dec. 26, Kim Smith; Dec. 27, Craig Gillis; Dec. 30, Betty McCall; Dec. 21, Judy Emmrich, Audrey Hackwell. Anniversary celebrants are Audrey and Howard Hackwell, Dec. 31 and Keith and Janet Backert, Dec. 21. Loren Wemham, 14, of Walton just go back from Gainesville, Florida where he competed in the Motocross Mini-Olympics. He rode his 1993 Yamaha YZ80CC bike for four different tracks. His first race was called the TTScrambler and he came in 11th. This race had a lot of turns, plus a few jumps. The next day came the Super Cross Track which took place over two days. The first day of the event Loren said that he couldn't finish the race because he 'baked his clutch'. On day two of the event he crashed, but managed to finish the 10 minute race and finishing 15 th overall out of 23 competitors. Loren said that there were 90 races a day. He had good luck on his third race in the Motocross event and came in 16th overall. The finale race was called the Grand Prix and it was a timed race. The 25 minute course included all three tracks plus some trail-riding. Loren made it around four times and out of 28 came in 13 th. His overall place for the week was 15th. His dad, Len said that Loren competed with some of the fastest 80 cc riders in the world. There were between 4 — 5,000 people entered in the races from all over, Guatemala, Costa-Rica, Brazil, Mexico, England. Almost every state was represented and there were two riders from Canada. Loren said that they made friends there and are trying to convince them to come up to Walton next August to compete in the Nationals. Loren found it amazing and one Florida friend had never seen snow in his life. Congratulations Loren and we hope that you can achieve your dream of becoming the World's best dirt bike racer. Bill and Joyce Pritchard from Petrolia, Ontario, were bed and breakfast guests of Phyllis and Emmerson Mitchell. They have travelled a lot over the past year and one of their interests is sailing. They were here to attend the Craft Sale in Seaforth. They also attended Duffs United Church and looked over the Sunday School Craft sale after the service. The school will be holding its annual Christmas concert at Duffs United Thursday, Dec. 8 at 1:30. Everyone is welcome to attend the concert. There is a new business opening up in downtown Walton. It is called Walton Small Auto and Small Engine Repair. More details to follow next week. Wingham Voice for Life to replace Hwy. 4 billboard The Wingham Voice for Life Chapter in Wingham held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wingham Catholic Church. Jim Bakelaar opened the meeting with a word of prayer. The secretary's report was read and approved and the financial report for October was given. President Nancy McKeon welcomed the group and read two thank you cards received for donations to Campaign Life and the Palliative Care Wingham in Wingham Hospital. It was suggested that the road sign "Choose Life" on Hwy. 4 be replaced. All were in favour. The cost will be approximately $400. A short update was given on the regional meeting held in Walker­ ton. Straight Talks emphasis this year will be on chastity education and counselling dealing with good relationships and encouragement to be chaste. They will also deal with crisis pregnancy and post abortion stress disorder. Various speakers from the group are available to speak at area high schools. Challenge '94 has been gaining successive growth. This group of university kids tour Canada and talk to high school students about chastity and relationships. In April they will be in this area. The chapter will look into the possibility of having them visit the local high school. Dr. Gunning, a Dutch-physician, will be coming to Canada to speak to the senate about doctor assisted suicide in Holland. He is anti­ euthanasia. The local Voice for Life newsletter will be distributed at the end of November. As a fundraiser they will once again sell fruit cakes. Call Nancy 357-2169 or Sally 357-1874 if interested. The next meeting will be a Christmas potluck on Monday Dec. 5. Howard and Audrey Hackwell greeted at the doors of Duff's United Church Dec. 4, the second Sunday in Advent. Phyllis Mitchell and Glenda Carter combined their musical talents and played Christmas music before the church service started. While Light One Candle was being sung, Sarah McDonald stood up to be candle No. 1 and Andrew McDonald jumped up to be candle No. 2. Jim McDonald and daughter Sarah read the Advent candle liturgy and Sarah lit both candles. Rev. Randy Banks announced that he needed some volunteers to participate in the Christmas service. He also thanked Jeff and Shannon McGavin and Monique and Don Baan for for decorating the church for the season. The UCW will hold its Christmas WI sponsors craft classes For the month of November Huron/Perth WI sponsored craft classes in Clinton, St. Pauls and Atwood. There were choices of Christmas decorations and stained glass effect on shirts. Phyllis Mitchell led the classes with Margaret Mclnroy helping. There were four classes in St. Pauls where 70 people attended, two held in Clinton and three classes in Atwood. Paul Klopp announces grants for Authorities Paul Klopp, MPP Huron, announced Nov. 8 payments totalling $43,664 to the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority and to the Maitland Valley Conser­ vation Authority for cleanup projects in the rural portions of their watersheds. The payments, announced on behalf of Environ­ ment and Energy Minister Bud Wildman, are made available under the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) program. "Clean beaches are an important part of life in our rural com­ munities," Mr. Klopp said. "By directly assisting fanners and other local residents, this innovative program is funding those who can best contribute to the cleanup of our beaches." Al the Ausable-Bayfield Conser­ vation Authority, this funding will provide capital grant assistance to landowners for five septic systems ($8,339). Al the Maitland Valley Conser­ vation Authority, the funding will provide capital grant assistance to landowners for controlling two livestock access locations ($6,406) and to build five manure storage/barnyard runoff systems ($28,919). The CURB program provides capital grant assistance to clean up pot luck dinner Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30. Everyone is welcome. The adult choir and all the children from the Sunday School crowded into he choirloft to sing the African song, We are Singing for the Lord is our Light. Even the youngest of the choir knew most of the Zulu words. It is a song that will stick in many people's minds for a while. The White Gift play was then performed by Brandy Banks (Narrator), Shane Brown (Father), Shannon Gibbons (Mother), Trisha McClure and Becky Brown (the daughters) and Darrell McClure (Kubla Khan). The play told th story of how the idea of White Gift came about. During the singing of the children's hymn all those with White Gifts came forward and put them under the tree. Rev. Bank's sermon was called "Wilderness Sojourn". The Sunday School Craft sale after the service went very well and the organizers were very grateful to all those who supported it. Top plower Jeff Grobbink, RR3, Walton, left captured two awards in the Huron County Plowmen's Club . Neil McGavin presents his award for highest scoring member to Jeff at the annual Huron 4-H awards night last Friday. Jeff also won the Sodbuster Leader Award for the top land plowed at the achievement program with a non-competitive plow. HEALTH ON THE HILL A review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! GARRY WOODCOCK Quality Cars & Trucks We Can Save You Money Drive A Little - Save A Lot N ~G OM E RY; LUCKNOW 528-2813*^ nftanf^fyou to all the residents of Hullett Township who supported me at the polls on election day. Bruce Bergsma Upcoming Programs: Perinatal Information Session previously scheduled for Wednesday, December 21st has been CANCELLED. Please watch for information in the New Year. Nursing Department: encourage you to purchase your ticket now for your chance to win a beautiful handcrafted porcelain doll handmade and donated by Marion Kernighan. Tickets available from Nursing Staff or Switchboard. Cost $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Proceeds to complement patient care at Seaforth Community Hospital. Draw Date: December 10,1994. Our hospital halls are beautifully adorned for the Christmas season. Special thanks to everyone who gave of their time and talent to assist. Hospital Auxiliary extend special thanks to all who participated in and attended the recent Tree of Lights Ceremony. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket may still do so at Switchboard up until Christmas. The Salvation Army favoured patients with Christmas musical selections Wednesday, November 30,1994. Activation Group: Thanks to the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, the Activation group is able to purchase a portable organ for both Worship Service and Activation Group. This will enable our volunteers to "play to their hearts content"! Thank you to all the Legion members who presented the November 11 program to our staff and patients. Recreation Committee: would like to thank all of their members as well as participants at the Harvest Dance which turned out to be a huge, successful party! We think a good time was had by all! The hospital is abuzz with forthcoming seasonal festivities being planned. The Staff Christmas Dance is upcoming as well as something new planned, a Christmas Tea! Merry Christmas from The Recreation Committee - Bonnie Beimers, Charlynn Brown, Rose McMaster, Dianne McNichol, Dorothy Medd, Mary Margaret Nash, Irene Nicholson, Jennifer Penner, Ellen Smith, Anne Ste. Mabe, Elda Tindall, Dianne Wood. Recycling: Is an on-going and working very well, thanks to cooperation of all staff to "adapt".