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The Citizen, 1999-10-13, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1999. PAGE 9. Walton | Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 School raises $770 for cancer research ucw does craft The UCW was held Oct. 6 with Teresa Baan, Judy Lee, Phyllis Mitchell and Mary Mann facilitating. Teresa opened the meeting with a prayer and Judy read scripture. The members all sang a hymn with Marjory Humphries playing the piano. Teresa read a Thanksgiving story, then held a short business meeting. A fun Halloween craft was made and a delicious lunch was served to end the evening. Duffs has guest speaker Betty and Janice McCallum were greeters at Duff’s United Church bn Oct. 10. John Gillis and Scott McDonald were ushers. The congregation welcomed Marilyn Robertson from Walkerton, as their guest speaker. The choir quartet sang a fun Thanksgiving song called Thank You. Marilyn thanked Maxine and Jillian Houston for doing such a beautiful job of decorating the church. Marilyn delivered her Thanksgiving sermon reminding all to stop and give thanks, no matter how busy they get, to be remindful of what Jesus said about casting aside worries and to celebrate all that God has provided. Londesboro {Complied by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360] Euchre results The regular monthly euchre tournament was held at Londesboro Hall on Friday evening, Oct. 8. There were 13 and a half tables in Play. Winners were: first, Gordon Bosman and Harvey Edgar; second, ~ a tie, Lois and Marie and Dorothy and Effie; lone hands, Clarence and Adeline. The next euchre is Friday, Nov. 12. Lees greet at church Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Oct. 10 were Jack and Helen Lee. Ushers were John and Jane Hoggart. The sermon topic was “Thank God”. There will be no Sunday school or church next Sunday as it is Auburn’s anniversary service. Londesboro’s anniversary service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 24. Guest speaker is Rev. MacCarson, a former minister. The UCW will meet on Monday, Oct. I 8 for dessert at 7:30 p.m. This will be followed by the meeting. Flowers at the front of the church were from Denise Hulley and Stewart Locke’s wedding on Saturday. Congratulations to Walton Public School for raising $770 for the Terry Fox Run. Thanks to all the parents and other people in the community who generously supported the Run. The SAC committee chairperson this year is Dianne vanVIiet with Janet Keys as vice-chair. Secretary is Vai Pethick and treasurer is Jennifer Vellenga. Barb Durrell is chair of the fundraising committee. The SAC committee on behalf of students and parents presented the teachers and principal with flowers for World Teacher Day on Oct. 5. The teachers were very surprised and thankful as well. The kindergartens were busy this week doing Thanksgiving and turkey stuff. They made turkeys with moveable tails and sang a sad turkey song. They talked about the first Thanksgiving and retold the Pilgrim story with finger puppets. They talked about what they were thankful for and ended the week with a turkey chase in the gym. The Grade l’s completed a booklet of practice-reading, colour words. They are also learning high frequency words as passwords on The final installment of residential and farm taxes is due October 15, 1999. The interim billing for commercial and industrial taxes is due October 14, 1999. Winona Thompson, Clerk-Treasurer Recognition Bob Humphries, right, from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs office in Clinton accepts the Huron Federation of Agriculture’s award for Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture from past president Henry Boot. VANASTRA CURLING CLUB Looking for something new this winter? Try Curling! Instruction and Equipment Available For Everyone WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS DIABETES EDUCATION: This educational program is for patients with diabetes and their families. The next set of classes will be held on Tuesday, October 19th & 26th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A ' physician’s referral is required to attend. Contact 357-3210, ext. 362 for further information. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Fall Rummage Sale - Thursday, October 21st, 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. & Friday, October 22nd, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Donations are welcome all day Thursday, October 21 st at Wingham Armouries. Season (fail and winter) items only please. CARDIACTIVE PROGRAM: “Cardiactive”, an outpatient cardiac exercise program, will begin this fall. The “Cardiactive Program" is designed to help patients with heart disease recover faster and return to full and productive lives. This program includes an exercise test, individual exercise teaching session, group exercise sessions and opportunities to experience different physical activities offered within the community. For more information, phone 357-32310, ext. 293. GRAND OPENING: You are invited to attend the grand opening of the new Wingham & District Health Centre, 285 Catherine St., on Saturday, October 161h at J 0:00 a.m. For more information you can call 357-3210, ext. 216. NEW HEALTH CARDS: The Ministry of Health will be at the hospital on Wednesday, October 20th to register or to replace your health card for • new residents of Ontario • lost, damaged or stolen cards • marriage or surname change Three original documents are required and appointments must be made. Call the Outreach Coordinator at 519-893-4059. Phone. .357-3210 Fax 357-2931 E-Mad winghosp@wcJ.on.ca Curling Is - Lifelong Sport - A game of Finesse and Team Play - Sport for Whole Family - Many Fun Social Activities for Couples or Individuals - Inexpensive Curling Leagues • Men’s Monday 7:00 and 9:00, Tuesday 9:00 • Ladies’ Tuesday 7:00 • Mixed Thursday 8:30, Friday 7:00 and 9:00 • Junior Thursday 6:30 Membership includes unlimited curling for all nights. ATTENTION MEMBERS New and Existing If you are interested and planning to curl contact Trudy Hill xoo Membershio Chair 482"9BOO their classroom door. The Grade l/2s have completed their unit on mapping. They have worked with puzzles of Canada and Ontario and Community extends congrats Congratulations to Viola Kirkby who celebrated her 80th birthday last week at the Walton Hall. The hall filled with family and friends who brought items for the North Huron Community Food Share in Wingham. Get well wishes go to Allan Searle who has undergone surgery in London. W.Wawanosh reeve seeks warden’s post West Wawanosh Reeve Doug Miller is one of three Huron Coun­ ty reeves who have announced their intention to seek the warden’s chair at Huron County council for the coming year. Miller made the announcement at the October meeting of county made Thanksgiving turkey centrepieces. Congratulations to the Grade 4 boys soccer team who attended the Tickets are now going on sale for the Walton Christmas Home Tour, happening Nov. 13 and 14 from 1 - 5 p.m. There will be six homes and Duff’s United Church being toured those days. Bruce and Katrin Godkin’s home is on the tour plus Brian and Shelley McGavin, Paul and Dianne McCallum, Rick and JoAnn McDonald, Don and Continued on page 19 council where sitting warden Carol Mitchell also declared she would seek re-election. Earlier Howick Reeve Norm Fairies had declared his intention to seek the position. ESA talks silo safety The Farm Safety Association has issued a warning about contact with silo gases after a harvest season which saw more cases of silo gas reported than in any time in the last 10 years. This year’s variable weather conditions and drought in many areas contributed significantly to the increase in gas formation. Along with the many reports of Continued on page 12 junior soccer tournament in Brucefield on Thursday. They played well in all games and managed a tie in one of them. Very special thanks to Rick Holmes who coached the boys and for drivers and spectators. The players are: Chris Homes, Kyle Griffiths, David Pethick, Nich Lubbers, Grant Bolton, Keiryn Jacobs, Adam Braecker, Andrew van Vliet, Joel Dalton and Jamie Reinink. The smell that hit one’s nostrils when entering the school on Friday afternoon was that of onions, fresh onions just dug from the garden. The Grade 3/4 class harvested and prepared their garden for winter. There were potatoes and pumpkins, onions and gourds. The food will be used for their Christmas dinner in December. 'OwhSV^ NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF EAST WAWANOSH