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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1999-01-20, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1999. Thie nows from alton Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 Kindergartens make colourful balloon tree Duff’s Church displays Christian, national flags When you first walk into the Walton PS kindergarten room a very colourful balloon tree gets your attention. These balloons are filled with little papers with good deeds written on them. At the end of January the students get to pop their balloons home and show the notes to their parents. They also worked on the letter D and dinosaurs were the hit of the week. They added water to their sandbox and made caves for their dinosaurs. They also brought pails of snow in and poured it out on the water table. They were amazed that when the snow melted there was so little water and also that their clean snow was so dirty. The Grade l/2s have begun exploring a unit on 'Energy'. They discussed that the heat (energy) from hands will make a paper turbine turn. They are also doing activities to use wind energy to paint 'Blob' pictures and dry pieces of material. They enjoyed constructing pinwheels as well. Grade 2/3 stories this unit are, Grandpa Dan's Toboggan Ride and Snowed in at Pokewood School. In their writing they are making up stories about winter fun and winter E Ixtie news from rthel Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 6 tables at euchre Six tables of euchre were hosted by Helen Cullen and helpers, Donna Moore and Grace Stewart. Winners were: 50/50, Bob Bate man; high lady. Eva Harrison; high man, Scott McLean; most lone hands, Ruby Armstrong and Allan Edgar; tally card draw, Norman Dobson, Isabelle Brcmncr, Belly Gas companies warn of hazards With the severe weather and extreme amounts of snow received this winter, natural gas companies are warning customers to lake extra precautions. Clients are advised to remove all snow from the gas meter and vent pipe. Snow should not be shovelled up against them nor should they be kicked in an effort to remove snow build up. Icicles from overhead cavc- stroughs should be taken down to ensure no water drips, freezing on the meter or vent pipe. Ice build-up could interrupt gas service or cause an appliance malfunction. This could lead to a hazardous situation. sports. In health the students are looking at what they're eating and deciding if their food meals are meeting health requirements. In science they are learning about liquid, gas and solids. Combining art with science they made frozen ice candles. Using balloons, they filled them with water and let them freeze. Then they carved a little hollow in the ice and stuck in a votive candle and they had outside candles. The Grade 3/4s in art discussed and drew pictures about feet and how one could tell what kind of work the person did by the type of shoe or boot they wore ... 'Oh the stories that feet could tell...' They also watched the first episode of a video called Ballet Shoes. There was a special day last week when Marilyn McDonald and daughter Jeanne Dionne came to the school to hang the picture of Don McDonald that had been dedicated to Marilyn and family at the Christmas concert. His picture is now displayed between the other two pictures of two very dedicated and wonderful people as well. Don had been a trustee on the school board for many years and it was only fitting that his picture hang at the Walton School. Gibson, Helen Dobson, Bob Bale man, Mary Huethcr, Neil Hatt, Viola Adams, Iola Subject, Grace Stewart. The next euchre is Jan. 25 at 8:30 p.m. The annual Hall board meeting will be held at a later date, weather permitting. A further warning has been issued for any home appliances, including fireplaces, furnaces, clothes dryers and power-vented water heaters which arc vented through a chimney or direct-vented through an exterior wall. The vents must be unobstructed al all limes to allow exhaust to escape. All urban residents arc asked to keep fire hydrants on their property clear of snow. Storm drains should also be kept clear to allow the flow of melt water and the prevention of flood damage. Excessive snow and ice on rooftops can also cause damage and removal should be considered. A beautiful, sunny day greeted worshippers at Duff's United Church on Jan. 17. When entering the sanctuary two flags were on display, a Canadian flag and a Christian flag. Several Sundays ago these flagSy had been presented in memory of Ken McDonald. His grandchildren, Michael and Kendra Warwick from Calgary and LeeAnn, Kelly and Scott McDonald from Walton went up to the front of the church where LeeAnn delivered a tribute to their grandpa. She pointed out how Ken was a very patriotic man and church meant a great deal to him. His son Neil, from Vancouver and his daughter Karen McDonald from Florida were there for the dedication as well. Rev. James Murray welcomed everyone. His sermon was called, "Busy, busy, busy." If you were to ask people how they are most often they will answer, 'busy', he said. Keeping busy has become a sign of worth and importance in today's fast-moving world. In the 1960s and 1970s it was predicted that computers would save us hours of work and there CranbrookThe news from Compiled by Peter Hagedoorn Phone 887-6935 Sheppard family moves to community Congratulations to Kerry and Trevor Jacklin on the birth of their daughter Shaelee Ann born on Saturday Jan. 9 . The little girl is doing well. The community welcomes Robert and Laura Sheppard and their son Morgan. Beryl and Lloyd Smith who used to live in Cranbrook are grand parents again to another grandson. An open wedding reception will be held for Brent and Sherry It’s a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. 31 •f-. SAFtV (r There’s more to responsible drinking than taking a cab. Don’t put yourself- or your family- at risk to fire. We need your help HUNTINGTON Soc»*t* Huntington du Canada 'Huntington Society of Canada Chanubk Registration Number 11896 5510 RROOOI would be more leisure time. However, the opposite has happened and people are working harder, faster and longer hours, Rev. Murray said. All this has led to exhaustion, and when exhausted, people can become downhearted. They look for ways to cut back and often the first thing to be cut back is the activity which consumes the most energy and gives the least emotional benefit in return. For many people, this is how they see the church, and this is why they leave. Most people in North America have not left their churches because of sexuality issues or political issues, but because church is consuming too much of their energy and resources, and they feel they are getting nothing in return, Rev. Murray said. Noting he was exhausted after the Christmas season, Rev. Murray recalled the words of Isaiah, "I'm completely worn out. My time has been wasted. But I did it for the Lord God, and He will reward me." There are different kinds of exhaustion, Rev. Murray said. (Jacklin) Evans at the Brussels - Morris and Grey Arena on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 9 p.m. John and Nancy Vanass spent the weekend in Sarnia with their daughter Jolanda. Nancy Vanass sends greetings to Ben who is an avid Cranbrook News reader, and she is happy that he has returned home. On Friday, Jan. 22 , at 8 p.m., a euchre party will be held at the Cranbrook Community Centre. Women bring lunch. There is the exhaustion of the runner who has just run a race. There is the exhaustion that is bom out of frustration. "We must ask ourselves, what sort of exhaustion am I experiencing?" Isaiah may have despaired at one time or another in his work. But ultimately he was working according to God's way of accomplishing things. And these are not always society's ways, Rev. Murray said. Exhaustion is a sign of being busy. "When we pause to consider our handiwork, we must remember what our goal is. We must not lose sight of our dream or give up for the wrong reasons. If we are frustrated, we must take this as a sign of the gap which lies between all that we have achieved, and all that we have not yet accomplished," he said. "Today we are just pausing, for our race is not yet finished, there is much more we need to accomplish, as we share the good news of Jesus Christ. And in all we do, we must remember that it is in God alone we shall find our true reward." "They say as you gel older you become your mother." "I hope to God It’s not true.” My mother is dying from Huntington disease It's an inherited brain disorder that is slowly chipping away at her mind Ker body her soul It may take 10 15 - even 25 - years before it finally kills her And even then, ihe disease may not go to the grave with her You see. once you develop Huntington disease, there s a 50 percent chance you will pass the gene responsible for Huntington s along to your children And if they develop the disease, then their children face those same fifty-fifty odds Just like m\ mother. 1 wanted to give the gift oj life What have 1 done instead1 But there is hope Recent research breakthroughs have brought us closer than ever to finding a cure With your support, we will beat this disease once and for all Please call the Huntington Society of Canada today