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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-02-22, Page 14Slim pickings The ploughed field behind this rider demonstrates this hasn't been exactly an ideal winter for snowmobilers but the enthusiasts take every opportunity to come out and enjoy the trails. The Walton Sports Club sold over 200 hands at their annual Poker Rally this past Sunday. Livestock Producers You are invited to attend an information meeting to be held at B.M.G. Community Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995 7:25 p.m. Topic: Putting on Pounds with Intensive Pasture Management LEARN: • How to utilize your pasture to maximum potential. • How to fence more effectively at HALF THE COST. • About Corland Seed's pasture forages for new seedings or renovation. • Information on Maitland Valley Conservation's CURB program. • More on Gallagher Power Fencing's wide range of products. FEATURED SPEAKERS: Geoff Bell - fencing and pasture consultant from New Zealand. Steve Johnston - president, Corland Seeds Ron Strome - Maitland Valley Conservation's CURB program. Sponsored by: Tim Prior R.R. #3, Brussels, Ont. 887-9648 IOALLAGHER 1”1.16.1:41 CORLAND SEEDS LTD. you can "t beat the 4allagher Ofetem, THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995. PAGE 15. Walton Public School news Pupils enjoy Valentine's Day parties WThe news from alton Complied by Petty Banks Phone 087-880 People Roy and Kathleen Williamson went to the home of Doris and Neil Williamson to help them celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 19. Ruth Axtmann reported that the beef luncheon sponsored by the WI was a well attended event. The Huron East District of WI are holding a quilt show - Stitches of Time on March 24, at Fordwich, United Church. Members of the community are welcome to display their heirloom or favourite quilts in the show. Tickets are being sold on a whole cloth, hand quilted quilt. Call Ruth Axtmann at 527-0107 to submit a quilt or for tickets. An agreeable meeting, with representatives of the possible Hall board, clarified some issues regarding the management of the Community Hall. Rose and Joe Ryan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in the Walton Hall in 1962. The music was by Lorne and Pearl Mueller, Orchestra of Logan Twp. Rose recalls all the good times held in the Hall. There were euchre games, showers, meetings and anniversary receptions. She remembers many a time that she helped out with plays and concerts, etc. She was a member of the Walton WI and said that all the meetings were held there. She wishes the community good luck in trying to keep the Hall going. Also while on the topic of the Hall I have learned that two other ladies used to play in the Kirkby band; Hilda Sellers and Grace Brown. The old hall came to life this past Friday night as around 100 people came to dance to the old tunes. Doug Fraser tried to teach this writer how to do the French Minuet (I need a few more lessons). There was some square dancing and line dancing and all kinds of waltzes, one of them being the famous Walton H. Hackwell Waltz. Allan Searle, Michael Dietz, R.D. Argyle, Harold McNaughton and Don McNall were all door prize winners. There will be another dance on March 17. The numbers were down this year at the Walton Poker Rally but the group of organizers were pleased with the turnout and thankful to all those people who donated the prizes. There were 250 poker hands sold. The winner this year was Gordon Jenkins of Auburn, second was Don Nolan and third prize went to Chad McCallum. Congratulations to Lee-Ann McDonald whose Remembrance Day Poster took third place at the Legion Zone 1 Poster Contest. Her poster placed first at the Seaforth Legion poster contest in November and from there it went to Ripley to the Zone 1 contest. There were several game win- ning goal awards presented follow- ing the recent Blyth Overloads weekend tournament. The awards, provided by Louisville Stick were presented to Bob Armstrong, Torn O'Brien, Dave Alward and Mel Hohner. The COHA fairplay award and pins were presented to Bayfield for their sportsmanship on and off the ice. Renfrew Hockey Tape Award also went to Bayfield while the Rock 'Em, Sock 'Emvidco tapes were given to Jim Edny of the Model Ts, the A division runner The whole school celebrated Valentine's Day with a party of some sort. The Kindergarten class played games and one they liked was musical hearts. They enjoyed the cake that they had made, and other valentine treats. Mrs. Bennett surprised her Grade 1 class with a treat that was kept outside. The kids were pleased when she brought in their frozen Valentine strawberry fruit sickles. As part of the valentine fun in the Grade 2 class the kids played pin the heart on Cupid and Eddie Sebben was the winner of the Ken McDonald was the greeter at Duffs United Church this Feb. 19. Mark Wilbee started the worship service by lighting the Christ. Candle. Rev. Randy Banks welcomed everyone and wished Ken McDonald a happy birthday. He announced that next Sunday there will be the pre-Lenten Breakfast held at 8:30 a.m. This is a chance for the men to get into the kitchen and they do cook up a 'mean' breakfast. Also on Feb. 28 the UCW will hold another lunch and card day. A hot turkey dinner will be served starting at 11:30 and cards will begin at 1. The next two Bible studies will be held in Walton Wednesday at 8 p.m. At children's time Rev. Banks Tykes's goalie earns shutout Continued from page 9 throughout the game. Kendall Whitfield recorded her first shutout in net, as she was poised and in proper position during every shift. Kendall's teammates helped keep the goalie zone cleared, especially with Sandy Hay and Blake Hesselwood's strong defensive plays and clearing shots. Nicholas Packer and Jeff Elliott initiated many offensive drives by working hard in the mid-zone for their team and they also had some bonus goals. Luke Anderson, Brett Bean, Josh Albrechtas and Darcey Cook celebrated victoriously, after each player tallied multiple goals. Tony Bean participated at various positions to help his team reach double digits. This game was a real ego-boost since the team has toiled hard all season, and has faced many challenges and upsets. Each shift was played with enthusiasm and dedication. Great improvement and development of skills has been exhibited by each player, as Coach Steve Cook guides his eager squad to enjoy the sport of hockey. ups. (And why not? He did break his collar bone) The I Tech Award was given to Al Dickson of the A championship Wingham Rockers for his outstand- ing playing throughout the tourna- ment. The winner of the B divisiOn was Goderich Burger Bar, which defeated the Bayfield Oldtimers. London ACL captured the C defeating Stratford Sun Morning Oldtimers, while Clinton Foul-Ups trounced Hensall Driftwoods for the D. game. The Grade 3 class made their own valentine bags, decorated them and put all of their cards and goodies inside. The reporter for the Grade 3 class was Sarah McDonald and she reported that on Thursday the class sang Happy Birthday to Carrie Leonhardt. Sarah said that it had been a good week. Mrs. Vandendool says the Grade 4 students have been busy preparing and presenting a short speech on a topic of their choice. They are doing a great job! Robbie and Trisha McClure represented quoted from Luke 6:21 - "Blessed are you who weep now for you will laugh." He asked the kids what made them cry. After their answers he told them that God created them so that they could cry as a way of expressing their hurt and pain and sadness. "Crying helps the pain come out," he said. Often we hear people tell us not to cry or don't be a crybaby but crying is good for us and something that we must do. It can clear the way for us to smile and laugh. God cries and laughs with us and He wants to heal our hurts and sadness so that we can smile again. God made us to be both sad and happy. Viola Kirkby was scripture reader this day. Rev. Banks's sermon was called, "Who is on the Lord's side?" Walton PS in the Scaforth Legion Public Speaking Contest on Sunday, Feb. 19. Both Trisha (whose speech was about her brother Robbie) and Robbie (his was about his sister Tina) faced stiff competition in the Seaforth contest and although they didn't place the experience was well worth the effort. We congratulate them on a job well done. Several groups of students are reading and studying novels. One group is reading Chocolate Fever. Doesn't that sound like a 'sweet' book! Four Grade 4 students from Walton have been attending a program at the Clinton Learning Resources Centres. It is called 'Beyond Brainstorming.' the students are involved in problem- solving, logical thinking games and other activities to challenge their abilities. They seem to really be enjoying it. Reporter Adam Coombs said they have been busy building slab snow forts out on the playground. The class are now doing a unit on weather. Katie Emmrich, representing Seaforth Public Sch9ol in her age group went to Clinton where she entered the Knights of Columbus district Free-throw on Feb. 18. Congratulations to Katie who came in third place. Tourney players get awards Duff's to host breakfast