The Citizen, 2003-02-12, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003. PAGE 27.
Busy time
at WLS
The Walton Little School classes
are busy.
The toddlers have started the
month of February learning about
friends and feelings. The class
worked together painting friendship
murals.
During the group times, they sing
If You 're Happy and You Know It.
They discuss social scenarios related
to specific feelings.
The junior preschool class is busy
talking about Valentine’s Day. They
were making plans on what kinds of
cookies to bake and what special
person they will make a Valentine
for using paint and Q-tips. They are
planning a party to celebrate
Valentine’s Day and will have
valentines for their friends made.
The Acorn class or senior
preschoolers have started working
on their project about houses. They
are learning all about houses and
discussing their own homes in
preparation of building a model
house together over the next few
weeks. They are very excited over
the idea.
They have also enjoyed acting out
the story of the Three Little Pigs and
know that the best houses are made
of brick.
Appreciative acceptance
Brussels Legion President Rick McDonald accepts a
donation of $4,000 from Legion Ladies Auxiliary President
Helen Dobson. The Auxiliary regularly donates to the
Legion from their catering funds to help cover operating
costs. Last year the group donated $2,300. (Janice Becker photo)
Congregation hears special
Congregants of Duff’s United
Church, Walton were greeted by Jo-
Ann McDonald on the fifth Sunday
after the Epiphany. Jennifer Black
sang Safe Within Your Arms Lord .
The time for the young at heart
was the story of St. Valentine. He
was a man who believed in Christ
and ministered to all. He was put in
jail and even while there, continued
his ministry. The jailer’s daughter
befriended him and prior to him
being put to death, he wrote her a
note. This was said to be the first
Valentine.
Joan Tuchlinsky showed the
children a torn red heart and how
easily she could fix it with a little
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo-Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
Returning home from a trip to
Florida was Graeme, Helen and
Michael Craig. They were away two
weeks and travelled around Central
Florida.
They toured the Fort Myers and
Naples area. They went on a tour of
the Everglades and saw alligators.
They spent a couple of days
visiting Brookside at Bruce and
Carol Hoelscher’s place. They
enjoyed the amenities of the park
especially the pool and hot tub.
They also spent some time visiting
the home of Rick and Nancy
Schmeltzer, in northern Orlando.
Also visiting were Lavern and
Marion Godkin. They did a lot of
driving and Graeme even let Helen
drive through Cincinnati. Lavern
and Marion Godkin, stayed in
northern Orlando at the home of
daughter Nancy and husband Rick
Schmeltzer and Jacob. They were
away three weeks and were there to
celebrate Jacob’s first birthday.
They went to Downtown Disney
with Jacob and report there’s always
something new to see at Disney.
tape. God can help mend broken
hearts and people can help others by
reaching out to them, visiting them
or contributing to food banks, she
said.
The scripture reading was read by
Brian Black.
Joan’s reflection continued with
the story of St. Valentine. It dealt
with how even in the difficult
situation of being jailed, both St.
Valentine and the jailer’s daughter
continued to spread their ministry.
It can be difficult to find time for
God, she said, as well as time to
minister to others, but people have to
have faith, that God will help show
them how to be Valentines to others.
They toured around the CoCo Beach
area on the ocean side of Florida.
They report seeing the space shuttle
take off and what a fantastic sight
that was. A heart-breaking ending
though as the world witnessed last
week.
They report the weather had been
cool but had started to warm their
last week away.
Hot, hot, hot were the
temperatures enjoyed by a group of
Waltoners. Away to Cozumel, an
island off the coast of Mexico, were
Paul and Dianne McCallum, Pearl
and Harold McCallum, Joyce and
Wayne Hartman and Kelly and
Sharon Dalton. They enjoyed a two-
week stay at the Iberostar resort.
They enjoyed the nightly
entertainment and even took part.
Paul reports that Dianne was the
winner of Name That Tune then she
got to Sing That Tune.
Paul admittedly reports he’s more
of a dancer than singer, and he and a
few friends performed their version
of the Las Vegas can can.
The area around Cozumel is the
number one diving spot in the world
and some of them took lessons in the
pool but didn’t venture to the deep
water.
A surprise for the group was the
arrival of Ron and Betty McCallum,
who joined them for the second
week of the holiday.
Cliff Huffman fell off a roof and
suffered a few broken bones
including a badly broken ankle and
At the Branch
Aux. holds meeting
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The week started with the
Brussels Legion Ladies Auxiliary
holding its monthly meeting. There
were seven members present.
They have two upcoming events
to cater and will need help. Contact
Helen Dobson or Mabel Willis to
help in any way.
The ladies also discussed giving
the Branch a sizeable donation,
$4,000 to aid in the operating costs
for the Branch.
The ladies are a hardworking
group that have always stood behind
the Branch in all the major
renovations and projects. They have
kept the kitchen updated with
appliances and repairs and replaced
the carpet in the front entrance. They
deserve the gratitude of all members
and of Branch 218 for their
unwavering support of the Branch.
In 2002 the ladies supported the
Branch with donations of over
$2,300 and although not always
publicly acknowledged it is always
appreciated by the Branch.
Thursday night darts had 10
players. The first-place pair was Bill
Kamerman and John Harrison.
Coming in second was Paul Gross
and Julie Harrison. The high shot of
the night was Sandra Jos'ing with
10.5 points.
Darryl Morrison presented the
minute for missions story. It was
about the Wesley Urban Ministry
begun in 1955. It provides support
for homeless people in many ways
including food, shelter, employment,
education programs. It provides for
basic needs through to long-term
help for those less fortunate with
help from the mission and service
fund.
The offering was taken by Robert
Glanville and Barry Hoegy.
Jennifer Black sang Gift of Love.
There is a joint pastoral charge
meeting at Duff’s United Church on
Thursday at 8 p.m. There will be no
confirmation classes on Feb. 16 or
some ribs. He is home and
recuperating and we wish him a
speedy recovery.
Back in the hospital is Neil
McGavin. He is in Clinton Hospital
awaiting to go to London. We hope
he has improved health soon.
There was a community shower
held for new bride Barb Finlayson
Vincent on Friday evening at Walton
church. There was entertainment
provided by Abby McGavin who did
a step dance number and her
storytelling presentation. Laura
Black sang for the group and
Marjorie Humphries presented a
reading. Helen Craig led the
attendees in a game.
The address was read by Vai
Pethick, written by Barb’s sister
Bonnie Hastings who was unable to
attend due to illness.
Brian Black and Joan Tuchlinsky,
were visited on the weekend by
daughter Jennifer and her fiance
Chad Spaulding.
Congratulations go out to Steve
and Kathy Blake on the birth of a
new son James. Jonathon and Joanna
are thrilled to have a new baby
brother.
Birthday babies this past week
include George Kruse, Heather
Williamson, Robert Stevens, Jim
Duncan, Cody Nichol, Dianne
Williamson, Annette Lewington,
Ken Shortreed, Harold McCallum,
Lavern Godkin, Kendra Warwick,
Graeme McDonald. Brian Black,
Mike Alexander, and K.m Alcocl
The Friday night supper of
shepherd’s pie was delicious. This
week is Valentine’s. For those who
wish to participate it will be an old-
fashion Box Social with the auction
of dinners at 6 p.m. For those who
do not wish to participate, there will
be chili and salads.
On Saturday the County
Challenge of darts was held at the
Branch. There were doubles and
singles competitions with around 40
darters attending.
Keep in mind the public speaking
night on Feb. 26.
We are still accepting donations
for the cooking bee. Foil pans,
hamburger and cheese are still
needed.
It is only a couple of months until
elections. We need some new people
to take active roles at the Branch.
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Make sure you get your wish.
Tell your family you want to be an organ donor.
music
Feb. 23.
Joan will be on holidays from Feb.
14 - Feb. 23 so for any urgent
pastoral care, contact Ethel Miner-
Clare at Knox United Church,
Belgrave. Concerns for Duff’s
United Church can be directed to
Karen Hoegy.
Greeting on Sunday will be
Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell.
The food bank is in urgent need of
donations. The spirit of giving at
Christmas needs to continue through
the winter months. Leave donations
at the convenient drdp-off boxes at
the local grocery store.
Tween
team
wins
gold
The Seaforth Tween Ringette team
won a gold medal at a tournament in
Richmond Hill on Feb. 2.
The girls defeated Woolwich 9-3,
Pickering 10-1 and Woolwich 8-3 at
the 16th annual tournament.
Finishing with the highest points,
Seaforth then went on to play the
host team and defeated them 9-0.
Members of the Tween team from
Walton area include Jodi McIntosh,
Nicole Williamson, Kristen and
Lacey McArter. Way to go girls!
Congratulations.
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