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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-04-06, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017. PAGE 9. IPM song released written by, featuring local talent PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 The prediction of nasty weather for a day last week was highly overdone for our area and for that we are glad! The temperatures are gradually getting better and the sun shining makes everyone feel better. I would say March went out like a lamb and now we can look forward to getting outside and getting all that spring work done. The lawns need done, so get out the rake, flower beds need attention, old plants out, fertilizer added, new plants in and the list goes on. Welcome spring! Returning from a fabulous family vacation are Paul and Janice Machan and their sons Wyatt and Wade. They wanted to have one great time together before Wyatt goes to college in the fall. They went to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba and were at the Warwick Resort. They went on the catamarans and saw dolphins and then Janice and Wade went on an excursion and went swimming with the dolphins. They described the adventure as amazing. The boys also had the opportunity to see how many people of the world are not so fortunate. The low wages the workers make in a week can be compared to what we can make in an hour or two. They enjoyed a great week of weather, sun, food and family fun. We extend our sympathy to Viola Adams Edgar on the passing of Allan Edgar. He will be missed by his family of William, Margaret, Marilyn, Jeanette, Gord, Matthew, Katharine and Mary Jane and by the members of Viola's family. He was a farmer living in town and loved to travel to his farm most every day until he was unable to do so. He has been a resident of Huronlea for a few years. Our condolences to the Edgar and Adams families. Spending the month of February on the beautiful shores of Daytona Beach were Don and Pat Dalton. The weather was perfect, warm and sunny most days. They spent their time just lazing around, walking on the beach and visiting and making new friends at the condo. They had unexpected visitors, when Don answered the knock at the door one day and found their son Gerrid and Val and their four children yelling "surprise". They spent the week with them and the kids enjoyed the pool and swimming in the ocean. Returning from a winter's stay in Arizona are Murray and Sherry McCall. They had a great time and great weather. They spent time trail riding with the side-by-side (four wheeler) and met many great folks. Welcome back to the McCalls. Sherry McCall arrived home in time to enjoy the release of the International Plowing Match song she has written. It features the singing talent of Jack Storey, Amanda McClure and Isaiah Sills relating the story of the match, farming, plowing and the celebration of the 100th International Plowing Match. It is very well done, the video is really good and we hope everyone has a chance to hear it and see it very soon. Congratulations to Sherry and her crew of singers and supporters in such a great job to promote the 2017 Plowing Match at Walton! It seems to be vacation time for many and two couples returning from a trip south are Brad and Christine Knight and Jim and Linda McDonald. They spent a week in the Dominican Republic and report great weather, food and a wonderful time. We are sorry to hear that Glenn Sellers has suffered a health issue Getting ready As part of a special International Plowing Match (IPM) Beautification Committee event at the Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) in Clinton on Sunday, volunteers made bows to decorate the county in preparation for the match. From left are Shelley Kinsman, Taylor Kinsman and Kate O'Leary-Swinkels. (Denny Scott photo) and is now in Wingham Hospital. He will be having some rehab and we hope he comes along well. Local folks spent a week in Leticia, Columbia in March on a mission trip. Seven of them made the journey including Bill and Lydia Rapson, Gerrid and Val Dalton, Cathy Wammes, Phil Kuttain and Pat Dalton. The first Sunday away they travelled down the Amazon River with some of the children from La Aljaba. The people of the Amazon are very poverty stricken. The Amazon is very wide, almost like are northern lakes in Ontario. They were able to see pink dolphins swimming The women were busy all week painting the boys and girls dorms and one of the classrooms at the school. The men spent the week preparing and putting up one of the ceilings in one of the classrooms. The new property at La Aljaba has changed a lot since Pat was last there two years ago. Progress is happening, but very slowly. They all spent time with the children. Val had many activities prepared for them ahead of time. The children are all very happy there. There were some new faces there, but a lot of faces from the past. They are so glad to see you come, but many tears are shed when they have to leave. The children each have their sad story to tell as to why they are at the children's home. The group took all 80 children out for pizza one night which was a real treat for them. They were able to purchase a trampolines for them and it was exciting to see the children jumping on it for the first time, as most had never seen a trampoline before! They purchased and left many supplies for the children's home before they left. They returned home to Ontario (to a much cooler climate) on March 27 after the 10 - day excursion. A family gathering was held at the home of Richard and Marjorie Horst for the western brothers Alex and Art Glanville. A potluck supper was enjoyed by the many members of the Glanville family. Wishing the brothers goodbye and a safe trip home were Lloyd, Mabel and Sharon Glanville, Pearl McCallum, Joan McCallum, Marlene and Don, Ilene, Les and members of the next younger generation. The brothers have now headed back home to Saskatchewan and we hope they have a safe drive. Congratulations to Julie Jutzi, the lucky winner of a fantastic prize Happy birthday to all. from a draw in Seaforth. She has won a car, a Ford Mustang, just in time for her to enjoy this summer. Congrats to Julie! We have a few people under the weather, in hospital or maybe out by now, so we wish them all get -well wishes. We hope Don Martin, Helen Dobson and Valerie Gratto are feeling better. Celebrating birthdays to finish the month of March are Connor den Dekker, Nicole Williamson Murray, John Baan, Brandi Leslie and Jack McLachlan. April Fool's babies include Matt Lee, Lily Fincham, Pam Carter Cummings and Shirley Clark. Celebrating the rest of the first week of April includes Peter Bennett, Ruthie Thamer Uyl, Susan Watson, Corbin McCallum, Krista Shortreed Verkey, Shirlee Bachert Groothuis, Gary Bennett, Nate Fritz, David Baan and Marlene Glanville. FROM WALTON • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards WE CAN • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels DO IT ALL! 4J Sheraton lan Scrimgeour Senior Staff Accountant Please join us in congratulating Ian Scrimgeour, in his promotion to Senior Staff Accountant, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, effective Monday April 10th, 2017. lan began his Marriott journey in 2015, with the Marriott Canada Regional team as a Corporate Accountant specializing within the Luxury Hotel Market. In this role, Ian manages multiple responsibilities, including supporting Marriott Canada with Concur management, Starwood Canada with regional and shared service support, and Residence Inn Gravenhurst with hotel level accounting support. Ian takes great pride in initiating progressive results with detailed attention to the needs of his clients. His strong communication skills, positive personality and previous professional experience will be an asset to the Sheraton Centre Toronto Team. Ian is currently completing his Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting at the Ontario Institute of Technology with a target to achieve his Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Congratulations Ian!