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The Citizen, 2000-05-24, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000. WI talks of world’s children PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Wednesday evening, May 17 the Walton Women’s Institute met in the Walton Hall with 10 ladies present. Gary Jewitt, as guest speaker told of Sleeping Children around the World, an organization founded in 1970 by Margaret and Murray Dryden. Mr. Jewitt, a retired teacher who lives in Clinton, is a SCAW volunteer raising funds to provide bed kits to children in 31 countries such as Ecuador, Honduras, Columbia, Panama, Thailand, India, Bangladesh and the Philippines. Each kit does vary from country to country depending on local needs, but usually consists of a ground sheet, mattress, sheets, blanket or mosquito netting, pajamas, sweater or other clothing and personal care needs. All bed kits are made in countries where they are distributed, which cuts down on the transportation costs and is employment for families in that country. Students dress up It was dress up as your favourite person day on Friday at Walton Public School. Mother Theresa was there to look after the Grade 1/2 class. There was also Baby Spice, Doug Gilmore, Curtis Joseph, Matt Sudin, a fairy princess and Bewitched. Track and field was also held last week. There were five teams made up of Grades 1 to 4 that rotated through each event. Ribbons were handed out from first to sixth place in each event. Point scorers were Chris Holmes, who placed first in each event, Jamie Reinink, Nicole Williamson, Jodi McIntosh, Bridget Blake, Nick Lubbers and Joel Dalton. These students will be going to Seaforth to compete in the regional meet at the end of May. The Grade 3 testing is done at last. There were a lot of relieved and happy children on Friday. Crimestoppers On May 7 OPP in the Exeter area were called to a Hay Twp. residence in response to a theft occurrence. Stolen from a shed on the rural property were a 1997 Arctic Cat, Bear Cat worth an estimated $10,000. Soon after, the victim discovered that another ATV had been stolen, this one a 1994 Yamaha Timberwolf, $5,000 in value. If you know anything about this crime or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). You will not have to appear in court and your identity will never be revealed. Certified Financial Planner '"Trade-marks owned by investors Group Inc. and licensed to its affiliated corporations. Mr. Jewitt showed slides of Thailand and India, countries where FROM WALTON Delectable selection Graeme Craig was just one of the many Walton area residents who partook of the delicious country smorgasbord at Duff’s United Church in Walton Monday. MS FACT #5 MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada. Multiple Sclerosis SOCIETY OF CANADA 1-800-268-7582 Bert Askes Account Executive Box 849 Wingham, Ont. NOG 2W0 (519) 357-4554 1 888 349-4447 he has been helping with Lions Clubs. They were very interesting and showed the delight in children who received these kits. Betty McCall thanked him for all this information. On behalf of the institute he was presented with money to purchase a bed kit. Leona McDonald, the new president, opened the meeting with the usual exercises. Secretary­ treasurer Margaret Mclnroy gave the financial report and correspondence was dealt with during the business. There was a very good response to the roll call with many food items for the food bank. There was also a plant exchange with everyone going home with a different variety. For the June meeting it was decided to take in the show at the Blyth Festival on the regular meeting night. A social half hour was enjoyed with lunch by Margaret Mclnroy and Viola Kirkby. ► "There are many ways to minimize tax liability to ensure the majority of your estate goes to your heirs. As^an Investors Group Representative, I look at the whole financial picture to help you make the most of your money." IfffSJ Investors Group' SOLUTIONS BUILT AROUND YOU.~ Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Les Services Investors Limitee (Quebec! By Patty Banks Call 887-6156 If you ever want to get away for a fabulous holiday to Mexico then talk to Evelyn and Steven Gulutzen. They just got back from Playa-Del- Carmen, where they spent the week at the Riu Palace and a real palace it was. They were actually booked at another hotel but upon arriving they found that it was booked so they were upgraded to this $100,000,000 paiace with its beautiful marble, stone, cherry wood architecture. Evelyn said it was very hot there with them waking up each morning to 18°C and 80 per cent humidity. IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Everyday tips for back protection 1 1. While raking, hoeing, mopping or vacuuming, always work with the tool close to your body. Never use a giant reach. 2. Sit down to dress your feet. Don’t try to balance on one foot while tugging on a sock or shoe. 3. Avoid activities that cause you to arch backwards beyond a gentle and comfortable pull. 4. If you feel a big sneeze or strenuous cough coining on, round your back and bend your knees to absorb it. CHIROPRACTICcare 5. If travelling long distances by car, train, or plane, find something to elevate one foot higher than the other. 6. Include one or two back stretches in your daily routine. For more tips on back protection visit the CCA website at www.ccachiro.org. - News Canada — TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS SINCE The Township of Morris is hosting a “Large Item Pickup” or “Treasure Swap” Day for al! of the residents of the Hamlets in the Township of Morris on FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2000 If you have any large items you would like to give away or dispose of, set them out at the curb by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2000. Please identify items that are available to be “swapped” by tying a piece of material on them. All those looking for items must remember that only the items identified with a piece of material are available for the taking. The Township is not responsible for items accidentally removed by error, so all residents should ensure that all items are correctly labeled or removed from the area. Any items not “swapped” on Friday, will be collected by Carter Waste Disposal on Saturday morning - May 26, 2000, commencing at 9 a.m. and transferred to the landfill site. If you wish to save any item not taken on Friday, please remove them from the curb before 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Items that are available for collection are: • Household furniture • Appliances • Barbecues • Rototiilers or other gardening tools • Lawnmowers • Lawn chairs and tables • Clothing • Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners - only with a “Freon Free” sticker. The following items WILL NOT be picked up: • Regular household garbage • Recycling materials • Construction or Demolition Debris • Tires • Agricultural Waste NOTE - LEAVES & YARD DEBRIS: Leaves and yard debris will be picked up on any regular pickup day, free of charge or no bag tag; providing they are placed in a clear plastic bag, being clearly visible of the contents of the bag. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL - THE MORRIS TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICE - 519-887-6137 The hottest day was 34°C. She said that they really didn’t notice the heat because of the ocean breeze that was always there. The people are incredibly friendly and all try to be helpful. The service at the -resort was excellent. They asked their waiter how much money he makes and he said that for six 12- hour days he makes $80 U.S. One day while Evelyn was getting her hair done up in beads, Steve rented a scooter and decided to go on a little tour of the town. He was driving on this one street and people were waving like crazy to him. He thought, ‘Gee, these people are so friendly down here’. Well at the end of the street a policeman stopped him and called him a ‘White Devil!’ Apparently Steve was going the wrong direction on a one-way street. It happens a lot since all the signs are in Spanish. They had a great time and said that they would go back there in a minute if they could. LARGE ITEM PICKUP IN THE HAMLETS OF “MORRIS TOWNSHIP” FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2000