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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-10-21, Page 10ATTENTION EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS! • SEPTIC TANKS • DISTRIBUTION BOXES • HOLDING TANKS FOR PORTABLE WATER • PUMPING CHAMBERS • WELL RINGS • CATCH BASINS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS OFFERED, CALL FOR PRICING PRECAST PRECAST PRODUCTS LTD. OFFICE 519-247-3752 PLANT 519-228-7520 CENTRALIA, ONTARIO PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004. Returning from a trip to Kirkland Lake were a group of Walton men: Harold McCallum, Lorne Glanville, Barry, Darryl and Ben Hoegy, Kelly Dalton and Paul McCallum. They were hunting moose and were lucky enough to get one bull moose. They enjoyed some nice weather which unfortunately brought out the black flies, as well as rain. Celebrating Thanksgiving at Manitoulin Island were Pearl and Dianne McCallum and Wayne and Joyce Hartman. The McCallum men were late returning from Kirkland Lake but joined the family on the island. It's welcome back to Brenda Finlayson as she is cooking at the Walton Inn for awhile while Joyce is on a break. Central Huron Secondary School held its awards assembly to celebrate a Community of High Achievers last week. Some local students received recognition for their outstanding efforts. The Grade 8 French Award was presented to Laura Black and the Science A.H. Carter award was presented to Cassandra Banks. The Grade 10 English award was presented to Steven McNichol and the Kalen Corrie Food Services Award was presented to Tamara Koehler. Leona McDonald greeted worshippers at Duff's United Church Sunday. The congregation was treated to the music of the band, which includes Phyllis Mitchell, Marion Hallow in old English meant sand ity' Continued from page 1 All Hallows or All Souls Day and is observed on Nov. 1. In old English the word hallow meant sanctify. Roman Catholics, Episcopalians and Lutherans used to observe All Hallows Day to honour all taints in heaven, known or unknown. Despite this connection with the Roman Church, the American version of Halloween Day ...elebration owes its origin to the ancient (pre-Christian) Druidic fire festival called "Samhain", celebrated by the Celts in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Samhain is pronounced "sow-in", with "sow" rhyming with cow. In Ireland the festival was known as Samhein. or La Samon, the Feast of the Sun. In Scotland, the celebration was known as Halloween. In Welsh it's Nos Galen-gaeof meaning the Night of the Winter Calends, The Scottish Gaelic Dictionary defines it as Hallowtide, the feast of all soula or sam and fuin, meaning the end of summer. Steven McNichol also won a mathematics award. Honour roll students included Laura Black for Grade 9 and Elise Ringgenberg for Grade 11. The annual commencement ceremonies were held later that night. Elise Ringgenberg was the recipient of the Dr. Grant Lee award in physics and Mackay Family Scholarship for proficiency in physics. Nadine Ringgenberg was the recipient of the TD Canada Trust Creative Arts Award, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company Award, Norma Jeffrey Memorial Bursary, Elizabeth Scott Bursary, the Ward Hodgins Biology Award, 2004 Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarships and the Alumni Memorial Award. Jessica Lubbers • received the Newton Award for proficiency in physics. Sarah McDonald received the Norma Jeffrey Memorial Bursary, and an Elizabeth Scott Bursary, a 2004 Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship. Hope Williamson received a Norma Jeffrey Merhorial Bursary and a 2004 Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship. Laura Black received the Leeming Memorial Scholarship for highest average in Grade 9. Trisha McClure received the Geoff Banks award for Personal Integrity. The award was presented by Randy, Patty and Cassandra Banks to Trisha for her efforts for best exemplifying and promoting the qualities of good will, humour, friendship and respect among the staff and students of the school community. Congratulations to these students on their achievements. Mike Boven was one of a group of 19 who travelled north to Atikoken to Godkin, Marjory Huether and Gloria Wilbee throughout the service. The call to worship was conducted by Cindy Poland. The leader of the worship service was Marie McGavin. Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky announced that she would be away until Thursday. she will be in Edmonton where she is receiving her Bachelor of Theology degree from St. Stephen's College, University of Alberta. The Sunday school is selling Rheo Thompson mint smoothies. These will be available after church. The 2005 calendars are here and available for $15 each. Be sure to get yours from committee members or call Marie McGavin, Marilyn McDonald, Judy Lee, Dianne McCallum, Betty McCallum, or Glenda Morrison to place orders or for pickup times of pre-ordered ones. Rev. Joan read the Minute for Missions. Bethany Black led the Prayer of Confession and the Assurance of Pardon with the moose hunt. They were away about a week and were successful in getting two bull moose and two calves. We welcome Rodger and Melanie Thackery to the village of Walton. They have purchased Viola Travis's home and have moved in. We wish Viola all the best in her new location in Seaforth. She's now closer to her family and we hope she gets back to visit her Walton friends. Returning from a family vacation in Florida were- Robert, Jackie, Joelle, Melissa and Edward Glanville. Travelling in the convoy were Jackie's mom and dad, Dave and Janet McCutcheon; her sister, Karen with husband Dave and children Evan and Kelsey Smith. The family all stayed at Kissimee. Robert and Jackie's family enjoyed seeing Gatorland, Disneyland and travelling to Nassau to see the John Kennedy Space Centre. They had great warm weather and spent time at the ocean until they were chased out of the water by a shark sighting. They saw some destruction, such as broken trees and boarded up windows that had been broken from the hurricanes. Kissimee area did not seem to be affected too badly. The kids report having a great time as did the grownups. Owen Taylor's first birthday was celebrated with a party on Saturday afternoon. The lucky little boy's great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McLachlin and Mrs. Buchanan and grandparents Jack and Mary. Helen McLachlin were on hand to celebrate. Other family members present were Lois and Ray Scoins, Chris and Colleen Smith, Sue McLachlin, Manny Taylor and Chris and Judy Lee. An afternoon of visiting a birthday congregation. Gloria Wilbee led the children."s story by filling a jar with different things to represent how life is a filling' of many different things and experiences. The reading of scriptures was shared by Marilyn McDonald and Heidi McClure. Marie McGavin read the reflection based on John Wesley's Directions for Singing. The offering was collected by Graeme Craig and Jim McDonald. The prayer of dedication was read by Shannon Craig. Karen Hoegy and Laura Black led the prayers of the people and The Lord's Prayer. Following church, coffee and a social hour were held. Turkey supper tickets are out. Only 800 will be sold. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED dinner was enjoyed by all. The Walton Wonders ball team travelled to Bingeman Park and Marshall Hall to enjoy Oktoberfest and celebrate the end of another year of baseball. There were 17 ladies including players and friends who went by bus and had a great time. It was surprise - surprise for the Pryce and Marks family on the weekend. On Saturday evening it was a surprise birthday party for Brian Pryce and Sharon Marks (Mr. and Mrs. Pryce to all) at the Kinburn Hall. They both will be half a century this year. The party was put together by family members from both sides and it was quite a surprise for them. Brian and Sharon's family include Dwayne, Brad, Brent and Teresa. Over 50 family and friends celebrated. On Sunday a surprise birthday party was held for Maxine Marks who was three-quarters of a century. It was also held at the Kinburn Hall. The immediate family had enjoyed a family dinner in Stratford at noon time and no inkling of a party was had by Maxine. Friends and family gathered for a social afternoon with about 50 or more arriving to wish Maxine happy birthday. Her children Sharon, Brian and Blaine were all on hand to celebrate. Brian and wife Linda flew in from Calgary on Friday and will have a week of fun with mom. Paul Kirkby is another moose hunter headed north. He stopped over for a visit with mom, Jeanne Kirkby, before meeting his group of six friends to head to Ear Falls, near the Manitoba border for a week of hunting. Celebrating birthdays this past week were Rob Little, Brian Love, Jim McDonald, Maxine Marks, Owen Taylor, Remington and Jackson Clark, Jessica Kelso, Lesley Traviss, Sheila Bachert, Clyde McClure, Harry Gillis, Ron McCallum and Bryan Kelso. You've put up gates. You've covered all outlets. Isn't it time you tested your home's air? A better place' LENNOX HOME COMFORT SYSTEMS FROM WALTON 10 tables in play at Ethel euchre There were 10 tables at the Oct. 11 euchre in Ethel. Winners were: share-the-wealth, Isabelle Craig, Anne Kelland; high, Hazel McKenzie, John Subject; lone hands, Myrna Burnett, Dorothy Dilworth; low, Mary Craig, Bill Craig, Allan Kennedy; tally, Leota Thompson, Helen Cullen, Marion Harrison, Lois McLean, Ross Stephenson, Verna Crawford, Iola Subject, Shirley Verstoep, Jim Smith, Eileen Mann. The next euchre will be held on Monday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Special music begins Duff's United service When you have a small child, accidents happen. So it's important to spot all possible dangers. For hazards you can't see, turn to your Lennox dealer for an independent air quality evaluation. Evaluation includes: • 24/7 monitoring of your home's air quality for several days • Comprehensive reports that pinpoint possible problems in your home • Professional suggestions for improving air quality Wingham