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The Citizen, 2002-11-06, Page 19PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 FROM WALTON Continued from page 7 immediate health risks to the residents of Seaforth." Unfortunately for councillors and residents trying to assess the situation the press release goes on to point out there are no specific guidelines or regulations in Ontario on acceptable levels for radon in water. The subject of extending sanitary sewers in the Brussels area came up on three separate occasions during the meeting. Seili attempted' to have sanitary sewers extended to all the lots in the Brussels Industrial Park. Wilson was dead set against the idea, clearly not agreeing that the increased cost of the lots resulting from the sewer levy would be offset by their increased value to potehtial buyers. The argument was obviously one of long standing as Seili grumbled, "If this had been done properly in the first place we wouldn't be discussing it now." Eventually it was decided to ask the Huron County Health Unit for an opinion concerning the use of septic systems in the area. A proposal by Public Works Foreman John Forrest to hard surface Burgess Street (the boundary road between Brussels and Grey Wards) led to a discussion about whether the residents should be required to hook up to the sanitary sewer system. The houses are currently serviced by town water but have individual septic systems. Seiii objected to spending the money to hard surface the street if it would have to be torn up in the next few years to install sewer pipe. Councillors generally agreed that THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002. PAGE 19. Pre-schoolers celebrate Halloween The Walton Little School's pre- school class enjoyed a lot of Halloween activities last week. They admired the giant pumpkin donated to them by Bill and Fran Patterson, had a costume parade, sang Halloween songs and read spooky stories. The classroom had turned haunted with spooky decorations. The children received "Fright Lites" from Sun North for cystic fibrosis and lots of treats on Thursday from their friends. Thanks to all who helped make it a really fun week for the chil- dren. The toddler class spent their week working on the letter I and related activities. They created some chilly ice cube paintings, enjoyed an ice- cream treat on HalloWeen and searched for insects in the sand table. The toddlers also enjoyed plenty of Halloween songs and games and had a front row seat for the pre-schoolers' costume parade. Members of Duff's United Church were greeted to the service of All Saints Sunday by Viola Traviss. Graeme Craig sang Morning Has Broken. From the flame of the Christ Grey Central Echo candle Joan Tuchlinsky lit separate candles in remembrance of those who have passed away in years gone by and for those in the past year from the Walton Church family including Lena Speiran, Margaret Craig, Mildred Blake and Geoffrey Banks. The scripture reader was Brian Black and the Minute for Missions was presented by Darryl Morrison. Joan's reflection was on Living Our Faith. We all live our faith in different ways, she said, like serving on the church board, being a visiting elder, singing in the choir, helping at fundraising events or just talking and listening to those who need to talk. Graeme Craig and Murray Dennis presented the offering. Reception of new members will take place at both Walton and Bluevale churches at the intergenerational service on Nov. 17. If you wish to join the church, please call Joan immediately. Joan is going to be offering both an adult and youth (Grade 8 and 9) confirmation class. Call if interested. Walton United Church is hosting the worship service following the Brussels Legion Remembrance Day service at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 I. The Walton board budget meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. The WUCC planning meeting is Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Some ladies of the WUCC started on some of the preparations for the turkey supper on Wednesday morning. Congregants remember Thursday, Oct. 31 was a busy day filled with fun Halloween learning activities for all Grade 1-4 students at Grey Central. In the morning, students joined cross-grade groups and visited five different activities organized by the primary teachers. With Miss Hall and Mrs. Goodall, groups of students played games in the gym. In Mr. Park's classroom, they listened to spooky stories. In the library, groups of Mrs. Mitchell's kids put on reader's theatre plays. In Miss Van Bolhuis's room, primary students created a beautiful craft that looked like stained glass and when they were in Mrs. Taylor's room they made bookmarks. At the end of the day, everyone got a bag of candy, including one pencil, three chocolates, one mini toy, a ring and some candies. The Grades 5-8 had a dance in the gym later on in the afternoon. On Oct. 29, Judy Burns visited the school to raise awareness of epilepsy. Her presentation combined an interesting mix of information, puppetry and interaction with students. Senior students Heather Stewart, Justin Mayne and Justin Hubbard puppeteered for Ms Burns. Amber Laidlaw also assisted. OPP Sr. Const. Don Shropshall was at the school to speak to primary students about Halloween safety and 9-1-1. Grey's Community Liaison Officer, Const. Kim Stapleton also Walton has been deluged with corn as the pile at Cook's is growing and growing. Not that snow was popular on Friday, but it offered some relief to the receiving bin and allowed them a little catch up time. You can't combine corn with snow on it, in case you wondered, so I'm sure the pile will be going down. The snow caused quite slippery roads and problems for a lot of people as well, Friday. Across from our home a car went into the ditch, right down to field level. Luckily, the older couple from London were not hurt and we entertained them for an hour while waiting for the tow truck. They were so surprised that we brought them into our home, served coffee and helped them with their questions. They never expected such help and friendliness from strangers, something not often found in the city. Phyllis and Emerson Mitchell were the hosts for a gathering of visited with kindergarten students to talk to them about Halloween safety. The school's' new mission statement is "At Grey Central Public School we are working to create and foster a literate community of happy responsible learners." Grey staff have been busy this fall participating in all sorts of professional development seminars. Mr. Payne and Miss Henry have been involved in science workshops. Mrs. Goodall and Mrs. Smith are taking early literacy training. The junior teachers and Mrs. Mitchell have spent time researching and planning the acquisition in the junior literacy project and junior teachers are soon going to be involved in training. Miss Van Bolhuis, Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Van Vliet, Mrs. Colquhoun and Mrs. McDowell have all been at a variety of special education workshops lately. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 staff at Grey Central worked on the school literacy plan. Also on Nov. 4 staff at Grey participated in an E- Teacher 3 workshop after school. This is an updated version of the software used to write report cards. This staff training opportunity is particularly timely, as report card writing season is looming. This week Ms. Van Bolhuis's morning class has been writing Halloween poems, doing Halloween activities, making Halloween-shape patterns, and making spooky silhouettes. They have also had some oral sharers. friends. Attending for supper were Gerald Watson, Bill and Marie Coutts, Allan and Alice Searle, Doug and Marjory Fraser, Leonard and Betty Archambault. There was a lot of laughter, cards and fun enjoyed by all. Home visiting his parents Floyd and Pat Hilts was Peter Hilts from Calgary. He came by bus and it was quite a ride. He had the chance to visit with other family members in the two weeks he was here and has returned home again. Be careful driving at dawn and dusk as it is deer hunting week and the deer are on the run. Lots of local men are out and hopefully doing all right. There was a surprise gathering of The afternoon class has been doing measurement and writing ghost stories. In Mrs. Bowler's kindergarten class they learned the letter N. They made necklaces with their names on them. They learned a spooky Halloween poem. They have also enjoyed listening to Clifford and Franklin stories. Most of Mrs. Smith's kindergarten C students can recognize the words orange and black. On Thursday, they had a lot of fun making spider hats. They also enjoy working on the computers. Mrs. Goodall's Grade Is made a puppet show about five little pumpkins. They also learned a poem about an old fat witch. Miss Hill's Grade 1/2 class is going to start to learn about animals. Mr. Park's Grade 2/3s are doing number patterns. In social studies, they are doing Japanese art. Their spider eggs haven't hatched yet but will be soon. With Mrs. Mitchell, they are making and doing reader's theatre plays. In gym, they are throwing, catching and playing with bean bags. Mrs. Taylor's Grade 3/4 class had fun on Thursday doing Halloween activities such as pass the broom. In math, the Grade 3s are learning about 3D shapes. The Grade 4s are learning about regrouping in math. In science, the Grade 3s are studying seeds and plants, while the Grade 4s are learning about making and fixing toys. In gym, they all are learning basketball skills and doing relay games. Mrs. Murray's Grade 4/5s are creating stained glass windows in art. Mr. Walker's Grade 5/6 class is creating a Halloween movie entitled A Witch in the Forest. In art, they are making geometrical paper rugs. Mr. Walker e-mailed the prime minister about some "secret" that might be on CBC television. In science, the Grade 5s are studying energy, while the Grade 6s are studying air. They are having a social studies test on Nov. I. Happy Birthday to Jolanda Smith, who turned II on Oct. 30. Mr. Payne's Grade 8s are going to the IMAX Theatre in London on Tuesday, Nov. 5. There they will be viewing IMAX films on gorillas and the science of humans. In math they are doing algebra. In science. they family and friends at the Walton Inn on Friday to celebrate Judy Lee's birthday. The table was full for the dozen or so to enjoy lunch, then birthday cake. Was it a milestone birthday? One never knows unless you ask the source. Halloween was quiet around the village of Walton except for whomever took a joy ride around the diamond at the ball park. No costly damage just more work for the spring startup. • The birthday babies who celebrated this past week included Anne Halley, Mackenzie McGavin, Brent Alexander, Judy Lee, Marvin Bachert, Peggy Humphries, Ashley Halley and Darryl Hoegy. Congrats to all. did the running shoe experiment. In language arts, they are memorizing a poem called Please Wear a Poppy. A note for parents of preschool children who have been enjoying "ABC 123", the Early Years program held each Friday morning at Grey Central: ABC 123 will be cancelled on Friday, Nov. 8 only. Preschool children and their parents are invited to join Early Years staff and friends in the fun on Friday, Nov. 15 in Mrs. Smith's kindergarten room at Grey Central, Deer collisions up in 2002 Huron County continues to be plagued with deer collisions happening on a daily basis. During the month of October another 41 collisions were reported with one causing injury to two occupants. Two young males were driving on a road in Colborne when deer bounded out in front. The driver attempted to avoid them but the vehicle rolled several times sending both in the vehicle to hospital. The two received minor injuries and were released a short time later. Over 90 per cent of the collisions have occurred in the early evening from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. A few have occurred during the night while the rest have happened as the sun was rising in the morning. One occurred in the middle of the afternoon. Crashes have been happening everywhere in the county not just in one zone. There have been 251 deer collisions in the first ten-months of the year compared to 240 collisions for the whole of 2001. In Nov. three more have occurred bringing that climbing number to 254. The OPP are telling drivers to keep alert especially in the evening hours when most of . the collisions have taken place. Keep your eyes scanning the roadway and ditches ahead looking for glowing red eyes that tell you animals are rear the road. When this happens slow down and be prepared .to stop. "Help yourself by not allowing yourself to be distracted." said Sr. Const. Don Shropshall. Sewer issue raises debate • • such a course of action made little sense, hut were obviously uncomfortable with forcing ratepayers to connect to the sewer. The issue of municipal services surfaced again when severances on the Graham survey south of the Brussels boundary were discussed. Comments from the Huron County Planning Department and health unit indicated that the preferred course of action was to extend services to new development. Council was informed that the cost of extending a water main in the area was expensive and that technical considerations made the installation of sanitary sewers problematic. In both cases council decided to schedule public meetings to Maw the affected residents to voice their opinions. Students enjoy learning activities