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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-05-13, Page 10The news from Compiled by Patty Banks Wlt Phone 887-6156 a on Walton Public School news Seaforth PS hosts Gr. 4 orientation A little exercise can go a long way! Bicycling 8 km in 30 minutes can do wonders for your health. It's that simple. Sharing a Healthier 4. Future'. paRnaparnan Did You Know? It is never too late to build a plan for your financial future. Call me to help you plan your future. itREGAL CAPITAL Listowel, Ont N4W 1L3 PLANNERS Bus. 1-800-291-1353 LTD. Res. (519) 347-2569 Independence & Trust 'Serving Canadians Since 1968" Susan Carter Financial Consultant 406 Wallace Ave. N. Some of our products and services. Retirement & tax planning, mutual funds, GIC's, RRSP's PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998. The news from ranbrook P. Hagedoorn, 887-6935 and M.Saxon, 887-9287 Knox plans fundraiser Kathleen Williamson and Margaret Craig were greeters at Duff's United Church this Mother's Day Sunday, May 10. Rev. James Murray welcomed everyone and the opening hymn Part of the Family was sung. The junior choir did a marvelous job of singing, My Heart will Go On. Rev. Murray then called Rob, Sandra, Blake and baby Jesse Sangster to the front of the church for the baptism of Jesse. Blake poured water into the font. After the baptism Rev. Murray took the baby down the aisles and introduced him to his church family. Rev. Murray called the young The Walton Early Years students looked at the sound of 'ai' this week. They made paper airplanes and flew them outside. For Mother's Day they planted spider plants and decorated the flower pots with tissue paper. Several parents, grandparents and preschoolers visited this week during activity times. Thanks to Carol MacGregor for volunteering with the Mother's Day gift. For the new JK and SK there was a bus safety program this week. Officer Don Shropshall came and showed them a video and went on the bus ride with them. They practised getting on and off safely, etc. The Grade 1/2 and 2/3s had a great Author's Day on Thursday, May 7. They had worked very hard to write a story, publish it in a book and illustrate the story. They had written invitations to a guest. They read their books to their own guest then other guests. Each child served their visitors lemonade and cookies then shared the writings from their portfolios. In preparation for the event the worshippers to the front of the church. He asked them what they plan on doing special for their moms. He pointed out that the gift of loving was the most important gift. The more love you give the more you get back. The senior choir sang Out of Deep Unordered Water. Rev. Murray announced the Country Smorgasbord Supper on May 18 from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from any UCW member. His sermon was called, "Love one Another". While talking about family love, a Sunday school teacher quoted the commandment, "Honour Thy Father and Mother." Then she children made Rice Krispie squares, Krispie chocolate squares, Dad's cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter squares and brownies. The 1/2s made the lemonade, decorated banners and created fresh floral arrangements. The next day they tested each cookie and did a survey to find the favourite. The winner went to the Krispie chocolate squares. The least favourite was the Rice Krispie squares. After the Grade 4s went swimming this week they went to Seaforth Public School to get orientated to their new surroundings for next year. A student from Grade 7, Trisha McClure, came and told them about the school and took them on a tour of the school and playground. There will be 14 students going to Seaforth next fall. The Grade 3/4s also worked on their Mother's Day gifts which were picture frames and pins made from puzzle pieces. They are also getting in shape for the track and field day which will be on May 22. asked, "Is there a commandment which teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" The oldest son from a family of seven children spoke up: "Thou shalt not kill." "Love is a choice that we make,"Rev. Murray said. "It is an attitude we bring into every situation. This is why Jesus puts the idea of loving one another as he has loved us in the form of a commandment. It is a required response." Love doesn't just happen on its own. It is a choice made every moment of every day. It is an action put into motion with every step taken. To love someone is to serve them, to care for them, to reach out to them, and to invite them in. "Without love we are never complete or whole. Without love, we are as helpless as a newborn infant who has not one to care for them." NC CA open for hiking Continued from page 9 support of three. aspects of work undertaken by the MVCA: tree planting and habitat restoration, management and development of conservation lands, and conservation education activities. Throughout his life, Hindmarsh undertook numerous environmental projects and donated the Naftets creek property to the Maitland Conservation Foundation. The hike will proceed rain or shine. Participants should meet at the Naftel's Creek Conservation Area parking lot. The hike will follow the recognition of the Lions Club. Admission is free; donations to the Maitland Conservation Foundation for the John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund are gratefully accepted. Receipts for donations greater than $10 will be given. Naftel's Creek Conservation Area is located south of Goderich on Hwy. 21. MS FACT #1 Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 On June 4, members of the Cranbrook Knox Presbyterian Church are planning a Salad Supper fundraising event to be held at the Cranbrook Community Hall. Tickets will be available soon. Details will be advertised in The Citizen in the coming weeks. The Hall board is planning the annual Cranbrook Yard and Crafts Sale for Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (raindate Saturday, June 27 - same time). The Hall board will finance advertising in local papers two weeks prior to the event. A donation of $2 is requested from each participating family. Anyone wanting space near the Cranbrook Community Hall contact Peter Hagedoom at 887-6935 or Sheila Terpstra at 887-6566 before Wednesday, June 17. Grey Township council held its regular meeting on May 4 and passed a resolution advising the Wingham Police Service of its intent to purchase police services from Wingham effective Oct. 1. A bylaw was passed to renew the fire agreement with the Village of Brussels to provide.- first call coverage to areas adjacent to the village.. A donation of $100 was authorized to the Eastern Ontario Disaster Relief Committee. In other business, council approved for payment accounts The community must be wondering what all the work At the old Cranbrook store is about. The building, dating from the 1850s, was unused for some 20 years and was on the verge of collapse. A choice had to be made to raze it to the ground or to restore it. At present it is being shored up. It is not going to be used as a store. Though many local people still have memories of going to the store in Cranbrook, those will remain memories. If you have seen a tan, medium- sized cat with a white nose, please give us a call. The Wittigs' cat is new to our community and may have just wandered off. His owners would appreciate hearing from anyone who can help to locate their pet. totalling $79,394.52. The next regular meeting of council is scheduled for May 25 at 7 p.m. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1996 Taurus GL Station Wagon, loaded 1994 Buick Century, loaded 1994 Ford Tempo GL - 4 door with air, AM/FM 1993 Olds Delta 88 LS, loaded 1993 GMC Half ton pickup with fiberglass top 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE Van - loaded 1992 Dodge Spirit - 4 dr., loaded 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan LE - loaded 1988 Chev Caprice Brougham - 4 door, loaded HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE 523-4342 Touring Area people took advantage of the glorious Saturday afternoon weather to enjoy some horse-drawn wagon rides around Blyth Brooke Orchard. Graham Jackson served as coach driver for the day with Brandy and Barney leading the way. Congregation witnesses baptism Grey council approves Brussels fire agreement