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The Citizen, 2003-12-03, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003. McGavins greet at Duffs United FROM WALTON It was a birthday gathering (hut brought together three Walton women. Celebrating their birthdays within days of one another are Malinda Johnson. Mary Bernard and Jo-Ann McDonald. They along with good friend Betty McDonald enjoyed lunch together?* The Ontario Early Years Program in Walton saw the children making tractor pictures and learning more about the letter T. At circle the children enjoyed bumping up and down in their little red wagons and listening to the story Something from Nothing. This was Lisa DeJong's last week with this group. She said goodbye to the wonderful children and parents. A new program director that many local people know will be starting this week. The Walton Duff's Church site ol (he Ontario Early Years Program welcomes Valerie (Johnston) Watson to her new position. She looks forward to meeting everyone from 10 a.m, to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings, Tlr. is ,i lice pro* mm for children up io - i\ vein's oi '.^e. On ihursday evening Marilyn McDonald, Jack and Audrey Cardiff, Betty Campbell and Doris Fisher travelled to Hanover to enjoy the Grey Bruce Singers Christmas presentation. Marilyn’s son Bruce is Shining Stars study feelings The Walton Little School's Shining Stars class is studying feelings. The class learned all about their feelings and how their action . tilled their friends’ feelings. They role played and discussed how they thought children in different pictures were feeling and why. Some of the children got to be pari of Santa’s big parade on Saturday in Brussels, The senior pre-school or Acorn class is reading books by Laura Jolie Numcrolf Their favourite is II you give a mouse a cookie. They made cookies, counted chocolate chips, retold the story and even made their own book called II You Give The Acorns a Cookie. The Acorns also enjoyed ihe mouse puppets and pup|>et theatre in dramatic play On the first Sunday of Advent, Duff's United Church congregation was greeted by Brian and Shelley McGavin. The Advent wreath candle was lit and the reading was done by Evelyn Gululzcn and her son Lucas, They lit the candle of Hope. Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky's monologue was about the angel Gabriel speaking to Zechariah. During the offering music was provided by Graeme Craig, guitar, Marion Godkin. trumpet, Phyllis Mitchell, violin, Marie McGavin, piano and Glenda Morrison at the orgaff. The announcements included a reminder of the UCW annual a chorus mcmbeK “ On Friday evening Leona McDonald. Isabel Wheeler, Mary Bryans and Doris McCall also went io enjoy (he wonderful Christmas program. Isabel’s nephew is in the choir. They all report a fantastic musical program with many Christmas melodies, old and new. Neil and Marie McGavin have returned from a trip to Arizona. They visited with some relatives at Casa Grande and spent time touring the area. They went to the impressive Grand Canyon and say it was gorgeous. They enjoyed warm weather and clear air. Marie reports it certainly isn't a farming area, going from desert right into mountains. I guess McGavins will not be expanding to Arizona. Congratulations are in order for Dave Lewington. He was elected the president of the Youth Division of the National Farmers' Union. The convention was held in Saskatoon and he defeated one opponent from the west to obtain the position, lie will serve a one-year term. Condolences to the family of Scott McLean on his sudden passing. Scott and his wile Lois farmed in the Moncrieff area before moving to Listowel in retirement. Many people will remember daughter Connie from her years as a hairdresser at George of Brussels’s salort. Our deepest sympathy to Lois and family Gwen. Bev, Connie and Marilyn and their families, It was a stormy beginning to the deer hunt this week. Al writing, the deer would really be hard to find in the driving snow squall Celebrating birthdays this past week to end November were Craig Gillis, Lin Stettler. and me. Another year older but probably no wiser in my case. December babies begin with Keith Williamson and Malmda Johnston. Happy birthday to all. A celebration for Clyde McClure and Cmhy La/ctle will be held at the BM&G aicna on Saturday evening. WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS VISITING POLICY Visits from family members or close friends is an important part of any patient's stay in hospital. Please remember that this is also a privilege and the hospital requires your co-operation with the following v - Visiting Hours. 2:00 4 00 p m and 6:00 ■ 8:00 p m Two visitors per patient at a time Wash hands with antiseptic hand wash when entering and leaving the hospital Also, if you assist with patient care, wash hands before and after doing so. Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell It is acknowledged that exceptions to these guidelines may be required to accommodate the unique needs of special patient groups, specifically those who are critically ill palliative patients, children and women in labour. Phone <57 <2 Id l u\ <57 29 ll I Mail winghospt" wcl.on.ca Christmas potluck dinner, tonight Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The sanctuary of the church will be decorated on Friday morning and anyone who can help is invited to come out at 9 a.m. It will be White Gilt Service on Sunday. A work of art It was a fun and exciting day for children in Brussels on Saturday as Santa made his annual visit. There were many activities at the arena, including facepainting, following the parade. (Vicky Brpmnor photo) Grey Central Echo Congrats extended the miss Mrs. Bowler The kindergarten classes at Grey Central have some happy news to share, Their teacher. - Mrs, Kim Bowler, gave birth to her little girl, Arden Rose, last Monday. Nov. 25. The staff and students at Grey Central congratulate Mr. and Mrs, Bowler on the safe arrival of (heir first child. Although students will while she is off on maternity leave, they are thrilled to welcome their new teacher. Mrs, Shannon McGavin, Reports cards go home on Monday, Dec. I. Parent conferences will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 and also on the morning of the PA Day, Friday. Dec. 5. The date of Grey Central's Christmas concert bus changed. Please note that our Christmas concert will be held on Wednesday. Dec. 17. Grey Central’s volleyball teams competed in Wingham al F.E. Madill against Wingham. Brussels, Howick. East Wawanosh and Turnberry. The boys made it to the The Huron County Christmas Bureau is looking for new clothing, food, new toys or cash donations which they will distribute to those less fortunate in our area. Your donations arc greatly appreciated. The church is hosting a Hard to be Merry service. Il is a service that is championships and placed second, while the girls had an awesome time but unfortunately didn't place in the top three. Coaches from Grey Central were Miss Henry and Miss Hill. This week. M- McG* in reports that the kindergarten students have been studying the letter t. They kindergarten -learned the t sound for t and they've befcn practising the "tickle” every time they hear or read the letter t. Continued on page 21 PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS Colour Printing Posters Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards WE CAN DO IT ALL! BLYTH PRINTING- SERVICE M . I PRINTING INC. BLYTH 523-9211 to provide a setting where people can come together, acknowledge their pain, grief, loneliness or despair for various reasons io be reassured they arc not alone in their feelings - to emphasize remembering, togetherness and family and to experience the message of God’s unconditional love. It will be Dec. 18 al 7 p.m. The Brussels Ministerial Choral event is being held al St. Ambrose Catholic Church Dec. 14 and includes choirs from the local churches. TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON North Huron Council requires ratepayers of the municipalities to represent the municipality on certain Boards. Interested citizens are Invited to submit their name and brief rdsumd for Council's consideration to sit for a three year term on one or both of these Boards: Westarlo Power Corporation, and/or North Huron Police Services Board R6sum6s shall be accepted at the North Huron Municipal Office, 274 Josephine Street, P.O. Box 90, Wingham, Ont. 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