HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-12-18, Page 11Let the bells ring out
This Christmas bell not only looked good and sounded
good, but tasted good as well as Chris Regele portrayed
a Christmas cookie in Walton Public School's production
of Christmas Cookies, Dec. 12.
-HEALTH ON THE HILL-1
A Review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
OB PRE-ADMIT CLINIC if you are an expectant Mom 34-38
weeks pregnant and planning to deliver your baby at Seaforth
Community Hospital, you are encouraged to attend for sharing of
admission information on Thursday, DECEMBER 19 at 7:00
p.m. in Conference Rm. 2. Pre-registration requested 527-1650
Ext. 219.
PERINATAL INFORMATION SESSION Thurs. DEC. 19th
at 7:30 p.m. in Conf. Rm. 2. TOPIC: PAIN CONTROL IN
LABOUR AND DELIVERY. Presenters: Dr. Heather Percival
and Carol Bowker, Physiotherapist. Pre-registration requested
Ext. 219.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP a self-help program offered at
no cost providing support and practical information by trained
facilitators for patients, families and friends through informal dis-
cussion groups. You are invited to join us to talk or just listen. No
registration is needed and you are welcome to come as often as
you wish. Please note the next meeting will take place WED.
DECEMBER 18, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaforth Manor.
For information contact Joan Chesney 527-1650 or Shirley
Dinsmore at 527-0655.
BREASTFEEDING CLINIC having problems, need help/sup-
port? Plan to join Karen Searle, Breastfeeding Consultant, at the
Women's Resource Center (located next to Bistro Restaurant)
Thursday, January 9, 1997 9:30-11:00 a.m. Pre-registration not
required. If in crisis situation, please contact Karen at 522-0409.
Neonatal Resuscitation was achieved by Dr. Susan Norton;
Registered Nurses: Pauline Linton, Mary Coyne, Sharon
Holthuysen and Valerie Shortreed; Registered Midwife Susan
Wilts; Conestoga Student Practical Nurses: Kendra Wilts and
Jodi Hugill.
In celebration of the Christmas Season, Seaforth Community
Hospital Staff participated in local Seaforth, Mitchell and
Brussels Santa Claus Parades. On behalf of all Staff, we extend to
you our "Best Wishes for a Safe, and Happy Holiday Season."
Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156
Pupils present
holiday program
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 11.
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'Celebrate the Season' was the
title of the Walton Public School's
Christmas Concert on Thursday,
Dec. 12. The program cover was
creatively designed by Eddie
Sebben.
This year the school has been
fortunate to have piano teacher,
Julie Falconer come and give
lessons, so for the first half hour of
the program people were
entertained with Christmas carols,
played by her students. There were
a few pianists, who have teachers
from elsewhere. Stephanie
Lubbers, Laura Elligsen, Cassandra
Banks, Jimmy Raithby, Nathan
Murray, Scott and Peter Murray,
Katie Williamson, Andrew van
Vliet, Jennifer Eedy, Bridget Blake,
Jodi McIntosh, Krista Shortreed,
Kelsey Bennewies all played. For
most of them it was their first
public appearance.
Gloria Wilbee and her son Mark
sang a few numbers as well.
The play began with the Grade 1
class doing a skit called, 'Happy
Hanukkah'. It explained some of
the customs of Hanukkah.
Following this the Early Years
class came on stage and told the
Christmas Story. One could see
many angels, a donkey, cow, a
couple of sheep, even a dove. Mrs.
Scott, their teacher, was concerned
when it came time to give out the
parts because it seems everyone
wanted to be angels. But, as Mrs.
Crocker said, "Th-y're all angels
anyway."
Leona McDonald greeted
worshippers at Duff's United
Church on Dec. 15.
Rev. James Murray gave the call
to worship. The choir sang the
Choral Introit. The Advent Candle
Litany was read by Andrew, Sarah
and Linda McDonald.
Rev. Murray acknowledged the
flower arrangement placed on the
piano in memory of Mark Webster.
The gospel reading from John
was read by Steven Huether. The
choir sang the Advent hymn, She
Walked in the Summer.
Rev. Murray called the children
forward and they talked about the
different symbols of Christmas in
the church. The Christmas tree,
being an evergreen, represents
everlasting life. The colour red
reminds that Jesus died. The lights
on the trees represents the star that
announced the birth of Jesus. The
Christmas balls are circular which
says there is no beginning or end to
love. Bells on the tree ring out the
Good News. Ribbons or bows
remind of things tied with God in a
beautiful knot. The manger scene
tells of the birth.
Then Rev. Murray brought out
one of his favourite symbols, the
candy cane. He shared them with
the children. The cane can either
stand for a shepherd's staff or
turned upside down, as a J.
Everywhere there are signs of
The Grade 3 class did a
wonderful story called, 'Teddy
Bear's Smile. There were Jack in
the Box, Dancing Dolls, Toy Story
hero, Woody and a very adorable
Teddy Bear.
The Grade 2s came out dressed
as all kinds of Christmas cookies,
in their play called, 'Christmas'
Cookies'. There were the cooks as
well, and one could see star
cookies, reindeer cookies, bells,
snowflakes, angels and even a train
cookie. When they were finished
the 'cookies' went around the
church and passed out edible
cookies.
Well as you know around this
time ole Santa needs to get in gear
and get ready for the season. The
Grade 4 class decided that Santa
was too out of shape and needed
help in shedding a few pounds. In
their play, 'Shaping up Santa' they
tried to get him in shape. With
'Betty Body' and her assistants they
led poor Santa through all kinds of
dance and exercise steps. Well you
can guess the results ... Santa was
much happier when fat and not in
shape.
The school choir, led by Mrs.
Scott,,and accompanied at the
piano by Mrs. Vandendool, sang
That's What I Want for Christmas
and Celebrate the Season.
Gloria Wilbee closed the
program by playing and singing a
few more songs and wishing
everyone a Merry Christmas.
Christmas.
His sermon was called, "Where is
Santa Claus?" Should Santa be part
of the church? Some think not.
What is the true symbol of
Christmas, Santa or Jesus? Which
one comes to your house? Reading
from an article in the paper one
man thought that Christmas should
be abolished.
Rev. Murray said there is a way
that both can exist. He told of a
Christmas ornament that he came
across once which had Santa
kneeling and praying to baby Jesus.
To Rev. Murray, Santa represents
the joy of Christmas and the act of
giving and helping others.
While the offering was being
collected Keith Wilbee played his
sax, Marion Godkin played the
trumpet, Glenda Carter was at the
organ and Marg Huether played the
piano.
Next Sunday at noon the Sunday
School will go skating at the
Brussels arena for an hour and then
will come back to the church for
hot dogs and hot chocolate.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
There will be a Christmas Eve
service at Duffs starting at 7:30
p.m. Starting in January, baby
sitting for nursery children is being
offered. Shelley McGavin is in
charge of the program and invites
anyone interested in helping to get
in touch with her.
Loves win
at euchre
A good crowd showed up at the
Walton Hall for euchre last
Thursday evening.
Winners were: first, Gloria and
George Love; second, John Lyons
and Ann McClinchey; third, Louis
Maloney and Ken Preszcator;
men's lone hand, Raymond Juner;
women's lone hands, Ila Bollock;
50/50, BJ DeJong.
Walton store
gets videos
There have been quite a few
changes down at the Walton
Country Store. Jay has brought in
650 new videos and he is pleased
with the business that they are
bringing into his store. He has a
few more changes and ideas up his
sleeve and come the new year we
will see what they are.
Morris
council
supports
hospitals
As with other municipalities
throughout Huron County, Morris
council passed a motion at the Dec.
2 meeting, declaring support for all
five hospitals in the county.
The motion stated that the town-
ship immediately petition the par-
liament of Ontario through direct
appeal to the premier, minister of
health and Huron MPP Helen Johns
to give consideration to ensure that
reductions to health care do not
result in the closure of any hospi-
tals in Huron County.
Reeve Bert Elliott attended the
Brussels open house discussions on
health care reform while Deputy-
Reeve Keith Johnston took in the
Wingham meeting and Councillor
Kevin Pletch attended the Blyth
session.
Resignations were accepted from
Leona McDonald from the Seaforth
Hospital Board and Bill Sellers
from the Brussels, Morris Grey
Community Centre Board. Council
will consider replacements. Other
committee appointments remained
the same for the coming year
except that Don Noble will sit on
the Blyth Union Cemetery Board
instead of Reeve Bert Elliott and
Donald Craig.
A bylaw was passed, allowing
the rezoning of Part Lot 31, Conc.
1 to AG4. Deputy-Reeve Johnston
had declared a pecuniary interest
and left the table.
A grant of $7,460 for the Town-
ship recreation account, was
approved. HERC (Huron Employ-
ment Resource Centre) received
$500 towards the establishment of
a Wingham office.
A reserve fund was established,
in the amount of $70,000, for the
repair and maintenance of Morris
Twp. cemeteries and $3,750 for the
911 system.
A bylaw governing the running
of the Blyth and District Communi-
ty Centre was approved.
Approval was given for the pay-
ment of the Huron County Mutual
Aid Association assessment for
1997.
The Wingham police chief will
be invited to the January meeting to
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Pastor talks of candy cane