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Dry weather leads to multiple local farm fire calls
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo -Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
We finally have had some rain to
make most everyone happy. The
crops will grow to make farmers
happy, gardens will grow to make
happy vegetables, the flower gardens
will refresh and bloom and,
hopefully, the grass will become
green again, instead of crunchy
brown. Unfortunately, around here
we just had a small amount of rain
and could use more. On the other
hand, many farmers are at the wheat
harvest and did not want the rain just
yet. Can't keep everyone happy, but
I think most will agree, we need the
rain.
I had the warning about being
careful and watchful while
combining the wheat and it was on
target. There were at least five fire
calls on Thursday around the area
for combines, fields or both. The
neighbour, John Huether had a fire
in his combine, but they managed to
get the combine out of the field, but
lost some acres of crop. The two
neighbours, a Shortreed boy and
Bruce Schmidt, were quick into
action and cultivated and disced
around the burning acres and
reduced the loss of acres of crop.
Another friend we know was quick
to realize that he could see smoke
and managed to put out the small fire
in his combine before it was out of
hand, or had the field on fire. It is a
dry time and all precautions need to
be taken.
We have Neil McDonald here
from Vancouver for a week's
holiday. He is checking in with
relatives, friends and on the
construction at his home. He arrived
during the hot spell, but is enjoying
the cooler weather during the week.
He returned to Vancouver after a
week.
Also returning to Vancouver is
Mary Elliott. She had a great visit
with Graeme and Helen Craig as
well as many of the other Elliott
relatives at the Elliott reunion at
their brother Bob's in the north.
Our sympathies are extended to
Shelley and Brian McGavin on the
passing of Shelley's mother, Ruby
Finlayson. She will be missed by her
husband Laird and family of Sharon,
Obituaries
as expressions of your sympathy.
Online condolences at
www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com
NEIL OLSON
Neil Olson of RR 5, Wingham,
passed away at Wingham and
District Hospital on Friday, July 20,
2018. He was 71.
Neil was the husband of the late
Ruth Olson who predeceased him in
2017 and dear father of Joanne
Olson and Brian Heard, Kitchener;
Jeff Olson and Mickey Howes;
Belgrave and Mark and Nicole
Olson, Wingham. He was the special
grandpa of Jordan Heard, Lyla
Olson and Claira Olson. Neil was
the brother of Arnold Olson,
Edmonton; Wayne and Gail Olson,
Edmonton and Patricia and David
Woodworth, Calling Lake and the
brother-in-law of Jim and Sheryl
Coultes, Edmonton; Ken and Linda
Coultes, Elmira; Doug Coultes,
Ripley and Doris Coultes,
Milverton.
Neil was predeceased by his
parents Fred and Olive Olson, sister
Nola Ferster and her husband
Donald, parents-in-law Norman and
Mary Coultes and brother-in-law
Grant Coultes.
A graveside service will be held
on Friday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at
Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave
followed by a celebration of Neil's
life at the Belgrave Community
Centre from 2-5 p.m.
Memorial donations to the
Wingham and District Hospital
Foundation, Canadian Cancer
Society or a charity of one's
choice would be appreciated
ROSS TAYLOR
Ross Taylor of Belgrave, passed
away at Wingham and District
Hospital on Sunday, July 22, 2018.
He was in his 99th year.
Ross was the beloved husband of
the former Ada Dow and dear father
of Muriel Taylor, Belgrave and Eric
and Mona Taylor, Sudbury. He was
the loving grandfather of Nicholas
and Benjamin and brother of Bill
and Doreen Taylor, East Wawanosh
Township and the brother-in-law of
Ivan and Elly Dow, East Wawanosh.
Ross will be lovingly remembered
by Trevor Raynard. He was
predeceased by his parents
Melvin and Jean Taylor, sister
Eleanor Dane (Edgar), sister-in-law
Eva Snell (Jasper), and brothers-in-
law Donald Dow (Gloria) and
Nelson Dow.
Visitation will be held on
Thursday, July 26 at McBurney
Funeral Home, Wingham from 11
a.m. until the time of the funeral
service at 1 p.m. Final resting place
will be at Brandon Cemetery,
Belgrave.
Memorial donations to the
Belgrave Elementary School Fair,
Knox United Church, Belgrave or
the Canadian Cancer Society would
be appreciated as expressions of
sympathy. Online condolences at
www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com
Shelley, Sue Anne and Sandra and
their families. Our condolences to
all.
Our sympathies are extended to
Joyce Braecker on the passing of her
sister, Anne Wood. She will be
missed by her children Ralph and
Dawn and their families. Anne will
be remembered for her many years
of service at the Seaforth Legion.
Our condolences to all.
The Edge of Walton and Walton
Raceway held its youth sports camp
this past week with 60 young girls
and boys attending daily. They learn
about and participate in a variety of
activities including, canoeing,
bicycling, motocross biking, the
obstacle course, tower climbing,
team sports, hiking the nature trails
and much more. It is a full day of
activities and many go home very
tired at night but excited to return the
next day for a new adventure.
Our congratulations to George
Adams on celebrating his 90th
birthday on the weekend. A lovely
afternoon gathering was held at the
Wroxeter Hall hosted by his children
Carol, Alex and Susan. Happy
birthday George!
It was a house full of family and
friends gathering at the home of Ken
and Anne Williamson on Sunday.
The reason was to celebrate Anne's
70th birthday. Ken's birthday is the
day before, but he insisted that this
be Anne's special day for a special
birthday.
The family invited friends and
neighbours and provided all the food
for the day. Even though they had to
be indoors, no one minded, because
they all know we need the rain.
Happy birthday Anne!
Celebrating birthdays this past
week were Kristen Curreri, Dianne
Flood, Sharon Godkin Paterson,
Fighting fires
Local fire departments had a busy period in the past weeks
with field fires, structure fires and vehicle fires. Above, on
July 19, firefighters from North Huron and Brussels tackle
a wheat field fire on Walton Road. (Denny Scott photo)
Sherry McCall, Kelly Boven,
Corrina Strong, Ken Williamson,
Sandra Josling, Christopher Ritchie,
Curtis Ryan, Andrew Van Vliet,
Anne Williamson, Karen McDonald,
Andrea Taylor, Michael Warwick,
Bradley Fraser, Laura Godkin,
Alivia McCall MacBain and Charles
Gulutzen.
FROM WALTON
A cemetery is a history of
people, a perpetual record of
yesterday and a sanctuary of
peace and quiet today. A
cemetery exists because every
life is worth loving and
remembering - always
Distinctive Memorials of
Lasting Satisfaction
North St. West, Wingham
Mac & Donna Anderson
519-357-1910
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2018
Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32)
NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE
NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of
Huron East that Nominations for the following offices:
Mayor (1 elected at large)
10 Councillors - 2 representing Brussels Ward
2 representing Grey Ward
2 representing McKillop Ward
2 representing Seaforth Ward
2 representing Tuckersmith Ward
(Offices are for a four year term - commencing December 1, 2018)
may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario
NOK 1 WO nominations on the prescribed form. Nomination forms must be filed, with the prescribed
declaration by at least 25 persons, either in person or by your agent. Such nomination papers must be
accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for the position of Mayor and $100.00 for the
position of Councillor. The filing is payable in cash, certified cheque, money order or debit machine.
A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent, with the Returning
Officer during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. up to Thursday, July 26th, 2018, and between
8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27th, 2018 (Nomination Day).
No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes; or incur
expenses, until that person's nomination has been filed. A nomination must be certified by the Clerk, or
designate, before such person becomes a certified candidate for the office for which they are nominated.
Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill
the said offices; an election will be held.
Voting Day will be Monday, October 22nd, 2018.
Brad Knight, CAO/Clerk
Municipal Office, 72 Main Street South,
Seaforth, Ontario. NOK 1 WO
519-527-0160
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