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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-05-01, Page 61I -THE NNIION EXPOSITOR, May 1, 1111111 Students play euchre, bingo The few warm days of April and the return of the robins have given us hope that the cold, dreary days will sewn be gone! Geri Fashions of London arrived at Maplewood with a fine selection of spring and summer clothing. Jean Ross, Jean Durst. Helen Nott, Bea Kale, Viola Lawson and Julie Shewan did a great job mod- eling at our fashion show. Door prizes were won by: Grace Scott, a nightgown; Grace Broadfoot, a necklace and Marjory Maloney, stock- ings. Easter celebrations were complete with beautiful table favours made by the Friendship Circle of the First Preshyterian Church for Easter dinner. There also was evidence that the Easter bunny had not forgotten any- one. 11/1aplewood) Church services for the month were provided by Rev. Bruce Cook, members of the Preshyterian Youth Group, Anglican minister Rob Hiscox and a communion service with Rev. Cheryl Ann Stadelhauer-Sampa. Theresa O'Donnell, Adrienne Hutcheson, Mary De Jong and Bea Kale of St. James Catholic Church brought communion to fellow church members. Even though it was Easter, Betty Harris and Barbara Scott have kept residents busy making crafts to sell at our Christmas bazaar. Residents of Maplewood enjoyed a visit from members of the Salvation Army. Their message and music was greatly appreciated. Visits from Grade 7-8 SPS students, euchre, bingo and exercises are among the activities that help keep our minds and muscles active. Our singing voices also get lots of practice when Carol Carter and Bill Gibson come to play the piano. A crowded dance floor was the result of a great afternoon of music with the Zurich Connection. Their entertain- ment was enjoyed by all. Mark your calendar and join in the fun: May 8, the Huron Strings at 2pm; May 15, Senior Games Crokinole at 2pm; May 23, Footcare Clinic 8:30-I2noon; May 23, Snowdon Emporium I -3pm. Hope to see you there! Class makes recycled paper Last Monday was Earth Day and Grade 1's at Walton Public School learned how to make recycled paper. The class made Earth Day hook- lets and sang some songs and read poems about Mother Earth. Grade 2 made 'Help Save Mother Earth' hooklets. They also began a 'Creature Feature.' The kids picked an endangered species and have begun to do some research on there. Grade 3 talked about clean air and how to keep it. The kids were really pleased when their electro -magnets worked. All they needed was a battery, wire and a nail. Grade 4 was asked to dis- play farm projects at the Slice of Huron appreciation night. The school also had an Earth Day film festival. The Kindergarten children made some paper trees and talked about ways to help Mother Earth. They experi- mented with things that .were left soaking in water. For instance they found that if a candy is left in water it will dissolve and beans will get all wrinkled. Susan Elston and her broth- er, Keith, donated a Norway Spruce and representatives from each class came to help plant it. It was also Secretary Week and all the classes went down Walton by Patty Banks SR7-6860 one at a time to tell secretary Linda Wilson, in their own way, how wonderful they thought she was. Euchre was played at the Walton Hall last Thursday and the winners of the first prize were Wayne Robinson and Charlie Schcrbarth; 2nd prize, Olive Papplc and Beth Prycc; 3rd prize. Lois and Raymond Haggitt. Ladies' lone hand winner was Dorothy Dalton. Men's lone hand winner w'a's , Ken Preszcator. There will he two -more euchre nights down at the hall - May 9 and 23. T.H.E. Bus (Toys for - Homes. Everywhere). a toy lending and play group, is still meeting every other Tuesday (May 7 and 21) at, , Walton's Duffs United Church from 10:30-12noon. , Glenda and Susan Carter took a bus trip to the Smokcy Mts. in Tennessee for the sea- son opening of 'Dollywood.' They also toured through the mountains to North Carolina. Doug and Marjory Fraser took a seven-day bus tour to Branson, Missouri. They were able to take in thc Mickey Gilley show, Country USA, the Osmond Family Ladies Auxiliary holding nominations, elections, The Ladies Auxiliary will • be holding its nominations and elections at the general meeting tonight (May I) at 8pm. Please plan to attend and support the officers of your choice. Zone CI Ladies Auxiliary convention is this Sunday (May 5) in Clinton. Meet at Branch 156 at 11:30am if you need a ride. The Auxiliary is hosting another Sunday dinner for the public on Sunday, May 12. Bring mother out for a deli- cious dinner. Desserts and help will he needed for this event ladies. The qualifying round of golf for the Zone CI tourna- . trent will he held at the Seaforth Legion by Barbara Scott Seaforth Golf Club on May I I. if you plan to play please contact Linda Gridzak, sports officer, before then. The Zone tournament will he played in Kincardine on June 15. The yard and hake sale this year will he held on Sat. May 25, 8am-2ptn. Contact the branch or Dave Watson for pick-up if needed. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. show and saw Mel Tiflis as well. A real highlight was thcir trip to Urcka Springs, Arkansas where the great outdoor passion play is held. They saw thc statue, 'Christ of the Ozark.' It is' 86 feet wide by IOO feet high. Ron, Betty and Janice McCallum were greeters at Duff's United Church on Sunday. Melissa Badley was the candle -lighter for the day. May ushers are: Howard Hackwell, Bill Coutts and Chris Davies. The Walton UCW meet Wed. May I at 8pm. Guest speaker is Sue Hannon who will talk about health. Please note that the Country Supper Smorgasbord ha) been changed from May 22 to May 2p which is a, Monday. On May 12, baptism ,will take place. Muffins, juice and cof- fee will be served next Sunday after church. 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The Nashville Rejects com- prised of Elgin Fisher, Bruce Ryan and Bob McClinchey were the featured entertain- ment at the monthly birthday party, Thursday afternoon. Birthday greetings to Gladys Wein, Murray Howe, Lydia Gandier, Muriel Gunning, Marg Coates and Edna Stewart. Everyone thought their 'Nashville' sound was great. Resident council for thc nursing home met on Friday morning and provided input for many upcoming activi- ties. In the afternoon, the operations group in the retire- ment home held their meet- ing and many suggestions were heard. We will be start- ing a Friday evening `bring a friend to supper' night and entertainment will be provid- ed in the retirement home lounge. Everyone continues to find our once a month 'Dining Out' -lots of fun and we will continue to try differ- ent establishments. Residents Dorothy Bullock, Mildred Gingerich and Ceacilia Edgar travelled with volunteers and staff members to Grand Cove Estates and presented a variety show at the club house. 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