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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-06-04, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003. FROM WALTON Community supports Little School With the overwhelming support of the Walton Little School’s community, the Parent Advisory Committee has raised over $11,000 in the past year. This money has been used to purchase the new outdoor playground equipment and riding toys the students at the school are enjoying. Building a shade structure on the playground is another project that has been enabled by community support and fundraising revenue. Construction of this shelter is just getting underway. One of the PAC fundraisers which have been successful, as well as providing a service to the community, has been the spring and fall used clothing and equipment sales. The school was a busy place Saturday morning as garage salers stopped by to check out all of the great kids’ stuff. Over 1800 items were consigned by area families. Families consigning clothing and equipment keep 75 per cent, with the remaining 25 per cent being donated to the ongoing fundraising efforts of the PAC. The fall used clothing and equipment sale is planned for Sept. 20. If you are interested in selling kids’ clothing, toys, snowsuits, boots and winter sports equipment at the fall sale, contact Marie Mitchell at 887-9608. The next frozen food and juice order is due at WLS on June 18 and will be delivered June 26. The Walton Little School Shining Star class has finished a unit on trees and gardens. The children were very excited to see and explore a log that had once been the home to some woodpeckers. They learned all about vegetables and are ready to start planting as soon as the weather co­ operates. As they finish digging in the dirt, they are preparing to dive under the sea for their next adventure. The Butterfly class has spent the month of May practising their nursery rhymes. Activities included choosing rhymes off the rhyme chart, creating a nursery rhyme wall in their classroom and reading many rhyming books. They have enjoyed playing with the new toys on the playground thanks to the efforts of the Parent Advisory Committee group. The Acorn class has finished its project on dinosaurs. They had a lot of fun learning about them, especially their interesting names. They made a special dinosaur display in the hallway to showcase the work about dinosaurs, including journals, artwork, models and group posters. A new project on clothes is starting in June. Rev. Swan to speak at service Duff’s United Church marked Rural Life Sunday, June 1. Congregants were greeted by Dianne and Andrew Van Vliet. The focus of the service was on the thankfulness for rural life and the fruits of the earth. The youth chair of Cassandra Banks, Laura and Bethany Black and Joelle Glanville sang Shine Jesus Shine. The children’s time had Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky showing the children corn and pea seeds. She talked of the miracle of growth and how with God’s blessing, fields grow to feed people. They had the Blessing of the Seeds that all may grow and that all may be fed. The senior choir sang God of the Farmlands. The scripture reading was by Laura Black. The offering was collected by Graeme Craig and Murray Dennis. The UCW meeting is tonight (Wednesday, June 4) at 7:15 p.m. for a garden tour. Promotion Sunday for Sunday school is Sunday, June 8. All children are reminded to attend and to dress for outdoor games and ice cream. There will be a reception of new members on June 15 and anyone wishing to participate should contact Rev. Joan immediately. Rev. Charles Swan will be the anniversary speaker on June 22. He looks forward to meeting with members of his former congregation. The monthly duties will be looked after by Lavern and Marion Godkin. Ushers are Graeme Craig, Jeff Linton, and Murray Dennis. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Many community women attended the shower for bride-to-be Kerry Blake at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Brussels. Abby McGavin and Sara Elligsen performed a stepdancing number while Marjory Humphries on keyboard and Phyllis Mitchell on the violin performed some musical selections. Leisa Albers, master of ceremonies, read the address before Kerry opened the gifts. The crowd enjoyed a light lunch and refreshments following Kerry’s gracious remarks. The CKNX Talk Show was at Blyth Memorial Hall live on Thursday morning. Mary Humphries and Leona McDonald were in the audience. They enjoyed the show and learned lots of things about the Festival. Also they say now they can put a face to the voice on the radio. There was a wonderful surprise for Floyd and Pat Hiltz when daughter Susan and husband Wayne dropped by for a visit. They live in Wataskewin, Alberta and travelled to Ontario for business and to visit with family. They had a chance to visit with Susan’s sisters Carol Reiner of Clifford, Betty and Brian of Innerkip, and Jennifer of Waterloo. Sisters Patty and Sally couldn’t make it. They also visited with Wayne’s mother Mrs. Mitchler and brother Brian Mitchler of Brussels. It’s always wonderful to have family for a visit. Away visiting daughter Carolyn and family in Waterloo were Doug and Marjory Fraser on Thursday and Friday. Home to Walton to visit them on Sunday were Phil and Dianne. Friday evening the Walton United Church was full for the shower for bride-to-be Lee Ann McDonald. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mary Bernard, who introduced the entertainment provided by the Walton Wonders ball team who did a skit and Abby McGavin and Sara Elligsen who stepdanced. A crowd participation reading was done by Mary and Kelly McDonald provided a glimpse into the life of LeeAnn. A reading by Vai Shortreed preceded the opening of the gifts. After Lee Ann’s thankful remarks lunch was served by hostesses Judy Lee, Brenda Linton, Vai Shortreed, Judy Emmrich and Mary. Off on a fishing trip to Lindsay were Matt and Brad Shortreed, Fred, Darrell and Adam McClure, Carmen, Michael and Christopher Bernard and Matt Lee. They caught some fish and had a good time. On Saturday evening it was a great gathering of young and mature at the buck and doe for Kerry Blake and Andrew Dale at the Seaforth Community Centre. I had a great chat with neighbour Lorraine Blake who has finished school in Sudbury and is now doing her co-op in London until December at New Life Fitness Centre as a personal trainer. Saturday was also the wedding of Amy Shortreed and Murray Whyte. The event was held at Hessenland. Valerie, Jason and Krista Shortreed report it was a lovely wedding and celebration. Congratulations to Amy and Murray, and to Ken and Judy Shortreed who now have an empty nest. There were local participants in the Healthy Heart Walk in Goderich. Neil, Marie and Abby McGavin walked five kilometres, and Shelley, Brandon and Tyson walked a three- kilometre stroll on the boardwalk. The weather wasn’t the best but great spirit was shown by all the participants. On Sunday afternoon there were many members from the McDonald, Clarke, Steven, Konarski and Dale families at the home of Marilyn McDonald for a family shower for Lee Ann mcDonald. The afternoon began with a guessing game of what kitchen utensil was inside the box with the bride guessing by the feel of it. A comical insight of the real Lee Ann was presented by her Aunt Karin and a contest, led by Linda McDonald, followed. A reading Marriage Changes a Man was read by Marilyn and the gifts were opened. A lunch was served throughout the afternoon by the hostesses Marilyn, daughters Jeanne, Dianne, Kathy Flaxbard, Heather Clarke, Linda McDonald and Karin McDonald Calhoun and their girls. Lee Ann thanked everyone for their love and support at the end of the wonderful afternoon. A surprise announcement and congratulatory remarks to a newlywed family member was made. Karin McDonald was married on May 10 to Charlie Calhoun in Continued on page 21 CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale L» Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Excavating ___________• Loading & Hauling ________ Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-8734 Cell Phone 357-6547 Joint decision Both mother and daughter, Nicole and Allison Stevenson, check out the dress at the Walton Little School toy and clothing sale this past Saturday. Held indoors it was one event that wasn’t hurt by the dismal rain. (Vicky Bremnerphoto) SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the Members of Seaforth Community Hospital will be held in the Conference Room, at Seaforth Community Hospital, 24 Centennial Drive, Seaforth, Ontario on: Monday, June 16, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. to: 1. Receive Annual Reports of the Board of Directors, including Financial Statements, together with the Auditor's Report thereon. 2. Amend the Hospital By-Laws** 3. AdHoc Nominating Committee Report on New Directors Members who pay their fees annually shall not be entitled to vote at any meetings of the Corporation unless their membership fees were paid in full at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting. ** Amendments to the Hospital's By-Laws include revising sections relating to board composition, term of office, regular meetings, partnership relationships and medical staff. Copies of the proposed By-law may be reviewed and can be picked up at Switchboard. Please contact Mary Cardinal, Clinical Site Leader, 519-527-3000. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend this meeting.