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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-02-16, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2000. WaltonThe news from Pupils make pink popcorn Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 Patterson talks of simple healings JoAnn and LeeAnn McDonald were greeters at Duff’s United Church on Feb. 13. The congregation once again welcomed John Patterson as the guest speaker for the service. He announced the death of Rev. Arthur Higgenbotham, a former minister at Walton, who died Feb. 6 of a heart attack. A memorial service was held Sunday at St. John’s United Church in Oakville. Mr. Patterson then lent his voice in singing with the choir, God of the Sparrow. His sermon was called, Be Healed. He pointed out that God does not always heal in extraordinary ways or through miraculous ways but can do so through simple events. He told the story about Naaman who had leprosy and was healed by dipping seven times in the Jordon River. He learned about the healing ability of Elisha by a young slave girl. It was a servant who delivered the healing message to Naaman. God used ordinary people to help with the healing, he said. “Sometimes God is not into the earthquake or the wind or the tire but in the still, small voice. He works among us in simple events, like reading the Bible, or a quiet prayer, or an hour of worship on Sunday morning or through conversation with friends.” CranbrookThe news from Compiled by Peter Hagedoorn Phone 887-6935 Hall bd. to attend Grey council session The Hall boards of Grey Twp. have been invited to attend a meeting at the Grey Twp. offices to hear how amalgamation of the various townships and villages will affect the operation of the community halls in the area. Grey Twp. has rhree halls, the Ethel Community Hall, the Moncrieff Community Hall and the Cranbrook Community Hall. The Cranbrook Community Hall has been self-sufficient financially. However the Hall board has had a difficult time getting people to serve on the board. Many people in the community have been very helpful in running fundraising events. The number of rentals has increased. However the number of Hall board members has dwindled and this year two more members are leaving the Hall board. This leaves Sharon Evans (president) and Peter Hagedoorn (secretary) on board. People from the community are encouraged to come forward to be part of the Hall board. The Cranbrook Hall is available for rent for $40 per day (with a $40 security deposit). It has a fully equipped kitchen and facilities. Mr and Mrs Tony Terpstra won a weekend trip to Niagara Falls at the Valentine’s Dance that was held in the Brussels arena last week. Students give speeches It's time for speeches at Hullett Central. As one speech giver last Thursday moaned, ‘If only we could skip January!’ All pupils presented a speech or story to their classmates. Three pupils from each class were selected to say their speeches in the auditorium to a larger audience. Given the difficult task to choose winners were Barb Bosman, Brenda Radford and Paul Ross. Primary Grades I - 3 could recite a published story or select an original topic. Favoured authors were Canadian writers. Robert Munsch and Sheree Fitch. Judged to be the best storytellers were Caitlin Plant (My Ponytail), Jeff Gibson (Sleeping Dragons) and Robyn Kassies (Murmel, Murmel, Murmel). Speeches in Grades 4-8 were original choices by the pupils. Topics ranged from Egyptian pyramids to winter sports, family pets to superstitions. Selected to advance to the next competition from the junior level were Lindsay Gibson (Family Vacation), Mike Roy (Speeches) and Rhys Plant (Living in a Family with HIV). Chosen from the intermediate level, Grades 7 and 8, were Tanya Drost (Being left-handed), Shawn Drost (Vertically Challenged) and David Salverda (Winter). These nine pupils will compete against winners from Blyth Public School in the Hullett school auditorium Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. This event is open to the public and you would find it a most interesting morning. The school is missing Mrs. McDowell as she was hospitalized last week with an emergency appendectomy. They are busy making get well valentine cards for her. It was the letter V for valentine’s this week for the kindergarten class. They sang love songs and read about Cupid. Mrs. Scott brought in her famous pink popcorn for all to enjoy. A big thank you to Wendy Bachert and Jennifer Vellenga for helping with the party. Here is the recipe for the popcorn: eight cups of cooked popcorn, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tbsp, com syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, I pkg. Jello. Heat butter and syrup. Stir in sugar and Jello and boil then simmer for five minutes. Pour over popcorn and bake for 10 minutes in a 300° oven. Spread on a cookie sheet to cool. The Grade l/2s completed and presented their science floaters to the class. Matt Huether and Derick Bachert designed a floater from a milk carton that was buoyant enough to support the mass of 416 pennies. Other designs sank by the time they had 30 pennies on them. The floaters were made from all sort of recycled materials, i.e. kleenex boxes, styrofoam meat trays, cardboard boxes and balloons and pop bottles. The phys ed classes participated in winter carnival activities. They had crazy carpet and toboggan races. They had tower building contests and ski-doo mitt pickup relays. A good time was had by all involved. Mrs. Zwep videotaped all of the events and also the incredible snow forts that the children of all ages participated in making. They got to watch the video that was made of the day. The Grade 3s studied symmetry Driscolls win euchre The Walton Hall euchre held Friday, Feb. 12 had seven tables at play. The first place winners were Boyd and Gertie Driscoll; second place, Lloyd and Lillian Appleby and third place went to Ron and Jim Smith. The men’s lone hand winner was Wayne Robinson and ladies’ winner was Laurene Regele. Everyone also enjoyed a lunch hosted by the Walton Women’s Institute. A Valentine’s luncheon saw a nice crowd enjoy delicious beef stew, salads and tea biscuits with dessert and coffee. The annual meeting of the Hall Board is.on Feb. 29. Anyone interested in being on the board contact Judy at 887-6735. Sympathies extended Continued from page 10 quite a concern in recent years and she missed being able to get out to church. Cheerio Club, etc. In October of 1998 Estella moved to the Restview Retirement Home in Clinton. The sympathy of the community is extended to Leland and Cathy and Gloria and Alex and their families. patterns in math and made nets for geometric shapes. Congratulations to Derick Bachert (Grade 2), Jennifer Gerber (Grade 3), Kyle Griffiths and Laura Bowers (Grade 4), who were winners for the speech contest. They will be going to the Legion Sunday for the finals. Derick talked about dog sledding, Jennifer did her story re-telling about the Difficult Day, Kyle talked about his pet dog, Jamie and Laura Bowers’ speech was about her cat. Good luck kids! The Grade 4s in science are working on growing crystals, using salt and water and a paper clip. So far not much has happened, but they are looking for crystals to start growing on the paper clip. The whole school enjoyed skating on Friday. Thank you to all the parents who came to help tie skates. A special gift Huronlea resident Olive Colwell was overjoyed to receive a hand-knitted teddy bear from Cathy Ritsema, chapter co-ordinator for the Huron County Alzheimer Society during a special St. Valentine’s Day presentation. Twenty- four bears were knitted by volunteers Willa Rivett and Joyce Shack of Goderich for donation to people suffering from Alzheimers or other forms of dementia. The bears serve as companions and as a sensory tool. This year the gifts went to residents at Huronlea and Huronview. Just in its second year, it is hoped the program will expand so bears can be donated to other nursing homes in Huron County. ‘Wedding, announcement VINCENT - EDGAR On Saturday, October 2,1999, Annette Michelle Vincent and Todd Arthur Edgar were united in marriage at the Wingham United Church with Rev. Rea Grant officiating. Annette is the daughter of Bill and Lorna Vincent of R.R. #1 Auburn, and Todd is the son of Niel and Cathy Edgar of R.R. #3 Wingham. Attendants of the bride were maid of honour Mary Ellen Webster, and bridesmaids were Susan Dobie, Shannon Clark, Kimberly Ritchie, and Michelle Geddes. Attendants of the groom were best man Allen De Vos, and groomsmen were Kevin Falconer, Mike Metske, Bart Cameron, and Elvis Vincent. Ushers were Blair Bieman, Jim Hills, Scott Doig, and Peter Baird. Scriptures were read by Kendra McDougall, and Kayla Edgar, while the soloist was Lesley Pike. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Lucknow Community Centre, with Dwight Caldwell and Shawn Eaton as Masters of Ceremonies. Annette and Todd honeymooned in The Poconos, Pennsylvania and now reside at R.R. #3 Wingham. They would like to thank everyone who helped to make their special day an enjoyable and unforgettable one.