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The Citizen, 1997-02-05, Page 29w— Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1997 PAGE 29. The news from Pupils learn of healthy living Getting to know each other Amy Shortreed, right, introduces a couple of children and a parent to the mule which would pull the wagon for their ride. Families from Walton Public School spent an afternoon of winter fun at a cabin owned by Ken and Judy Shortreed, taking wagon rides and roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. 120 take part in winter fun Approximately 120 people from about 30 families attended a horse- drawn sleigh ride at the farm of Ken and Judy Shortreed and family of RR 3, Walton on Saturday, Feb. 1. The event was organized by the Parent's Group of the Walton Public School. It was held as a family event to enjoy some old- fashioned fun during a Huron County winter. The Shortreed's Parish hosts Valentine lunch Jim and Mary Mann were greeters at Duffs United Church Feb. 2. Rev. James Murray gave the Call to Worship and the opening hymn, In the Bulb There is a Flower was sung. Rev. Murray announced that a Lenten Bible study will be gin at the manse on Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The UCW will meet Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Also coming up on Feb. 12 will be the Valentine Luncheon and Card party starting at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Murray called the young worshippers forward. He asked them if any of them knew what their names meant or why they were given their names. In his book of names he said that his own name James, meant troublemaker. Actually he was given the name of Council approves park bench Hullett Twp. councillors objected to an application for consent to sever, at the Jan. 21 meeting. The objection regarding Cone. 5, Lots 26, 27 arose because the wrong person applied for the sever­ ance. If the severance was granted, council wished two matters to be considered. There should be a reap­ portionment of municipal drainage works for future repairs and main­ Belgian horse and their mule pulled one sleigh and the other team of horses was owned by Murray Siertsema of Bly th. Everyone enjoyed the sleigh ride through the Shortreed’s woodlot, snowshoeing, roasting wieners and marshmallows on the campfire, hot chocolate, apples and pears, a tug- of-war, cross-cut sawing, a scavenger hunt. The kids had a great time sliding down the hills. The weather was great and his grandmother's uncle. His family thought highly of that uncle. Sarah is a Hebrew name meaning 'princess'. Nathan means, 'the gift'. Andrew means, manly, strong. There are team names in sports and all that they represent, and even in the church there are names, eg. Christians. In the church there are symbols that people associate with the church, such as the cross, and often people wear crosses and other symbols to remind them to whom they belong. The congregation learned a new psalm response, set to music, and that was practised a few times. Rev. Murray's sermon was called, 'The Search for Healing Power'. He said that he wondered what it would have been like to be able to sit and listen to Jesus tenance fees which would be the responsibility of the applicant and appropriate zoning be obtained for the lot created. A public meeting to discuss the zoning bylaw amendment for Cone. 11, Lot 12, was set for Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. There were no objections to the Auburn Horticultural Society plac­ ing a four-foot wooden bench at the Auburn Ball Park provided they participants could even warm up inside the cabin around the cookstove. The last group to go on the sleigh ride got to see the work horses in action as the horses pulled out two cars and a 4 X 4 truck that had dropped off the side of the road. No tractors or tow trucks needed to be called. Horsepower at its best. It was a family fun event enjoyed in the great outdoors. preach, to be able to meet him. There were those who did and saw something so wonderful in him they knew that he was from God. There were others who feared Him, seeing him as a dangerous rebel, and still others who saw nothing. Jesus never quoted anyone. Rev. Murray said usually any speaker will quote some famous person or expert just to validate what they are saying, but Jesus didn't need to. His knowledge was based on personal experience...he had it right. Rev. Murray went on to talk of healing, the different ways that people are healed and that the act of healing is still a mystery, that healing is not always a physical experience but can be spiritual as well. He assured that the Healer of Souls is always on their side. were responsible for maintenance and cost. The township will buy an Iron Guard softener unit from Duizer Plumbing and Heating and have them install it for the quoted price of $1,742 plus GST, including the approximate cost of salt. 'Help protect the environment j Reduce, reuse and recycle jj Theme Thursday - Health Living, went into action this week at Walton P.S. In Mrs. Bennett's room they worked on SOS - Success Over Stress. The students in her room learned that talking to people that love and care for them, about their worries and fears, is a way of relieving stress. Relaxation is another way to lessen stress and using music and imagery and deep breathing, the kids experienced a lovely way to unwind. Of course physical activity does a lot for lowering the 'ole stress level' and Mrs. Bennett led the kids through some fun exercises, making a game of it. Mrs. Scott's room was the place to be to learn about having a Canvassers visit February is Heart and Stroke Month so canvassers will be coming to homes to collect. February birthday celebrants are: Feb. 1, Michael Crop; Feb. 2, Brian Williamson; Feb. 3, Amy Shortreed, Marilyn McDonald; Feb. 4, Sherri Bachert; Feb. 6, Jimmy Raithby, Berva Watson; Feb. 7, Bradley Crawford; Feb. 9, Harold McCallum, Ken Shortreed; Feb. 10, Michael Beuerman, Keshia Bishop, Lavern Godkin, Becky Mulholland; Feb. 12, Kayla Bishop, Sharon Brown; Feb. 13, Council talks dogs The issue of dogs in the township was before West Wawanosh coun­ cil, Jan. 21. Clerk-Treasurer Liliane Nolan was directed to advertise for an ani­ mal control officer/dog counter. Council also increased the license fee for owners of more than The Huron County Board of Education KINDERGARTEN AND JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Children born in 1992 and 1993 are eligible to enrol in KINDERGARTEN and JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN respectively for September, 1997. Contact your local Public School Principal as soon as possible to confirm your intent to register. Your call will allow your school to provide you with regis­ tration details and will assist the Board in planning for staff. Proof of age and confirmation of property assessment information will be required. A. Carter P. Carroll healthy breakfast. They talked about it, played bingo about it and even drew pictures of what the children had for breakfast that morning. Mrs. Vivian had the outdoor group. They snowshoed, had snack races, crazy carpet races, three- legged races. They had fun getting into shape outside in the snow. They later enjoyed hot chocolate with marshmallows. In Mrs. Vandendool's room the students did the 'colour of healthy living'. They made a rainbow acrostic that spelled, "Be Healthy" - B - be healthy, E - eat properly, H - happy, E - exercise, A - appreciate things around you, L - laugh, T - think positive, H - habits (cleanliness, posture, sharing, kindness), Y - you! Kris McNichol; Feb. 14, Vai Pethick; Feb. 16, Carrie Leonhardt, Allan Searle, Feb. 17, Murray Houston; Feb. 18, Dorothy Sholdice, Jasin Diehl; Feb. 19, Ken McDonald; Feb. 20, Marcie McClure; Feb. 21, Brian Dolmage, Laura Elligsen; Feb. 22, Joel Dalton;, Christopher Becker; Feb. 23, Chris Regcle; Feb. 24, Tama Smith; Feb. 27, Bev Stevenson. Celebrating anniversaries are: Feb. 21, Doris and Neil Williamson; Feb. 28, Doug and Janet Mitchell. two dogs, at a rate of $40 per addi­ tional animal. An order for spruce trees was authorized for the landfill beautifi­ cation plan. The maximum budget is $500. General accounts, totalling $25,000, were approved for pay­ ment.