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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-03-23, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017. March break filled with tournaments, games and visits PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Well, it is back to normal and back to school. The children were excited to see their friends again or maybe it was to go back to school. There were a variety of events that children enjoyed such as tubing in St. Mary's, going to Laser World, hockey tournaments, having birthday parties, staying at Grandma's, or just staying at home! We now enter the final stretch of the school year, another 15 weeks, Fun and games Ron Prout, left, and Ron Clarkson participated in a tower building competition using dowling and marshmallows at the Brussels Optimists Spring Dinner and Auction event at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday night. Participants were asked to build the tallest free-standing tower possible using only the materials provided. (Vicky Bremner photo) with a few holidays and PD days, to enjoy. Time will fly especially when the "good and warm" weather arrives. Returning from holidays is Judy Emmrich. She joined Doug and Sherri Howatt and friend Doris Fielder for a trip to a warmer climate. They went to Paradise Village Resort at Neuva Vallarta, Mexico. They had an absolutely fantastic time and if laughter is the best medicine, they report they laughed all the time. Great time, great food and good friends is always a winning combination! A couple of born and bred Huron County boys are home from the west for a visit with other family members. Alec and Art Glanville are home for a visit. They are staying at Les Glanville's near Lucknow, but I am sure they will be seen frequently around Walton and Seaforth area. They will have to visit brother Lloyd Glanville at the Seaforth Hospital as he is a patient there at this time. We hope he is soon home and feeling better. Having a fantastic holiday with 10 friends were Matt and Cheryl Lee. They travelled to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for a week's holiday. They enjoyed lots of sun, sand, surf, song and silly fun for a great time with friends. They had overall good weather with a couple of days of light rain and lots of wind, but a good time was had by all. The Walton Hall was rented on the weekend for a bridal shower. It was held for a member of the Whalen family and was the perfect setting for the crowd. The Walton Hall is available for rent. Check the number on the side of the building for the contact number. We have Jean Bridge in Seaforth Hospital at this time and we hope she is feeling better and is soon home. Our condolences are expressed to the family of the late Isabel Bremner. She will be missed by her daughters Joan, Brenda, Kathy, Mary, Donna and Karen and their families. Isabel and her late husband Bob were residents of Ethel for many years. They were a community -minded couple and always a pleasure to talk with. Isabel had been living at the Ritz Villa in Mitchell and I had the opportunity to speak with her every time I went to see my mother there. Our sympathies to the Bremner family. Enjoying a vacation in Florida was a family affair for the John Braecker family. John and Karen, along with daughters Holly and friend Blake Cardiff and Allison and friend Letter to the Editor Golding recalls closure of base THE EDITOR, As we are now into March, I remember the saddest day of my 42 - year military career. It was on the last Friday in March, 1972 when I, as Base Commander of CFB Clinton, gave the order "Lower the flags" which meant the closing of CFB Clinton. At about 4 p.m. on a grey day I was "piped" unto a deserted parade square by Clinton Piper Hector Kingswell. The flags were lowered and encased in their leather carrying cases and were sent off to CFB London (Wolseley Barracks) where they were laid up until they were required sometime in the future. Later on I chatted with Publisher Keith Roulston, who was a reporter for the Clinton News Record at the time. Keith told me words that I have never forgotten. They were "Frank, it is the end of an era. We will never see this again in our lifetime." He was so right. I never gave that order again. And now the end of the story. On April 1, 1972, I reported to National Defence Headquarters Ottawa for assignment on a special project which lasted three months. I then reported to Camp Ipperwash to take up my duties as Deputy Commander of the Camp. I retired in September 1983. Major (R) Frank A. Golding. Civic program coming Continued from page 1 meaningful change. She also said that it will be crucial in gathering data from younger residents and what they're looking for in their communities. Lass told council that no number of skate parks or infrastructure will help keep young people in a town. She said that young people will return to their hometown if they feel as though they've "left something behind", so creating a community that makes young people miss it when they're gone is essential. Lass said that local school boards, with the help of the Ministry of Education, will begin rolling out the program later this year with the help of local schools, staff and teachers. Trevor Townsend, spent holiday time at the home of Bruno and Joyce Braecker. They had a wonderful time and did some sightseeing before returning home. Congratulations to Don and Susan McNeil on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were joined by family members for a celebratory meal at The Keg. We are happy to hear that Emerson Mitchell is home again to Huronlea from hospital. We hope he is doing well and is out and about soon. There was a great crowd attending the "party" for Adam Braecker and Roxanne Murray at the Seaforth Agriplex on Saturday evening. The bridal party had a meal at the home of John and Karen Braecker prior to the evening's fun. It was a great evening for all. The Cranbrook Dart Club had a new winner for the season on Wednesday evening. Murray Houston hit triple 20 three times for the high score of 180 points. Good job Murray! Teuni Smith was happy with her high shot of 124 for the ladies. The group had to mix up the teams again this past week because of so many away or ill. George Zwep and Pat Gillis managed to win five games and Brad Speiran and Frank Workman also won five games. It was a good night even with the FROM WALTON smaller crowd. Maybe this week will see a full house! Celebrating birthdays this past week include Griffin Verkley, Ray Huether Jr., Celeste Ryan, Cora Alcock, McKinley Ryan, Don Chesher, Jim Lee, Art McNaughton, Eric Steinman, Carol Henderson, Keith Wilbee, Geoffrey Bauer, John Gillis, Kennedy Ann Huether, Cathy Regele and Brandi Williamson. Happy birthday to all. An important evening The Brussels Optimists Spring Dinner and Auction was held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday evening. One of the guest speakers was Nicole Jutzi who spoke on her work with the Wingham Hospital Foundation. (Vicky Bremner photo) uron PUBLIC NOTICE 2017 Municipality of Central Huron Budget Meetings Tuesday, March 28, 2017 5:00 p.m. Review Consolidated Budget Tuesday, April 18, 2017 5:00 pm Regular Council and Public Budget meeting for adoption of Bylaw All meetings are held in the Council Chamber, 23 Albert St. Clinton. Please check the municipal website for further details and postings as they become available. www.centralhuron.com