HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-06-01, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017. PAGE 7.
Walton Hall named as plowing match headquarters
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo -Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
The question on the minds of
many farmers is "will it ever stop
raining?" They enjoyed the one day
of rest two weeks ago, planted for a
day or two and now the wet weather
has extended into almost a week of
rest. Yikes! There are still many
waiting to get corn in the ground and
then soys and white beans to follow.
Everyone needs to have positive
"dry" thoughts for the next couple of
weeks. Those that did have corn
planted in those early dry days can
now see the crop breaking through
the ground. The early soys are also
sprouting up out of the ground. Let's
also have warm and "no frost"
positive thoughts.
The Brussels birthday girls
gathered for their May celebration
last Tuesday at JR's. The birthday
girls included Isabel Wheeler, Marie
McCutcheon and Rene Richmond.
Some of the ladies joining the
birthday girls to celebrate were
Betty Campbell, Lois McCutcheon,
Betty McCutcheon, Laura Barbour,
Audrey Cardiff, Jane Hall, Nelva
Scott, Jean Davidson, Alice Marks,
Sandra Cable, Nora Stephenson,
Marg Work, Joan Bernard, Cora
Alcock, Leona Armstrong and Dale
Chesher and others. Happy birthday
ladies!
We are glad to report that Henk
Ten Pas is home from hospital. He
enjoyed his many visitors while in
Wingham and likes to see people for
short visits.
Henk and Aggie are so pleased to
have daughter Linda here from B.C.
She has been a great help and
company while Henk is under the
weather.
We are pleased to have the Walton
Hall being used as the IPM
headquarters. A student will be on
hand all summer to assist folks with
information about the match and
other information. Check the IPM
website for more information. While
checking the website, there are many
different programs folks can become
involved in.
Eastern cuisine
Canada was celebrated at North Woods Elementary School on May 19 in preparation for the
Canada 150 to be marked later this year. Students travelled from station to station, each in a
different classroom, experiencing the different provinces. Above Mrs. Thorpe -Hearn gives
students a sampling of Newfoundland food including lobster, shrimp, clams and salmon. (Denny
Scott photo)
Local duo take third in golf tourney
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Canadian Legion is very proud of is
the Homeless Veterans Program. It
is a program to help get the many
homeless veterans off the streets or
get medical help or whatever their
need is. Since its inception, 500
homeless veterans have been
assisted in 114 communities across
Ontario. Housing has been provided,
apartment start-up kits, clothes,
dental programs and much more
have been provided for our
commitment to serve our Veterans in
need. The Ladies Auxiliaries across
the province have also been a great
support for the program. At the
convention, over $52,500 was
donated to the program. Over 10
million has been raised for this
program since it began.
Donations for any of these
programs are also collected
throughout the year at the district
conventions held twice yearly from
the Branches across Ontario. The
monies that the Branch can use for
donations comes from the Poppy
Campaign held yearly in November.
There are very specific uses for the
Poppy Funds and the above
mentioned programs are all
qualified recipients for the
donations. Thanks to the generous
donations during the Poppy
Campaign, the Royal Canadian
Legion can carry on and
administere and support these
necesssary programs.
The Saturday afternoon euchre
had 10 -and -a -half tables of players.
Winners were: first, Earl and Jean
Foster, 73; second prize, tied, Joann
MacDonald and Dorothy Carter and
Emma and Marcy, 69; lone hands,
Lois and Mille, six and low, Marion
Harrison and Olive Little, 49.
Comrades Glenn Bridge and
Dianne Huether were in charge of
the day.
The zone golf was held Saturday
with two Comrades taking part.
Comrades Eric Ross and Bob
Richardson played the senior
division and placed third for the day.
They will advance to district play
later in the summer.
The District PRO seminar was
held at the Harriston Branch on
Sunday morning with PRO
Chairman Jo -Ann McDonald
attending. There was valuable
information learned about teaching
employees about the accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
that is mandatory in Ontario. The
Branch will be following up with
training and a written policy for all.
The Sunday night dance had
almost 80 people arrive to enjoy the
great music of the Tri -Country
Band. It is great live music and all
can attend. Lunch was served by the
usual faithful staff of the dance,
Judy Lee, Mabel Glanville, Mary
Bradshaw, Jo -Ann McDonald and
Sharon Robbins.
New President-elect Comrade
Jamie Mitchell was busy around the
Branch on Sunday. He cleaned up,
worked up and planted
new flowerbeds infront of the
Branch.
He also trimmed the evergreen
tree and fixed the broken
eavestrough. He was a busy guy and
everything looks very nice.
The barn quilt program has had
great interest and many local folks
have their barn quilts on display at
their farms. The beautification
programs are for farms, businesses,
organizations, whole farm areas,
houses, laneways or mailboxes.
Spruce your place up and look for
the registration form on the site or at
many local business.
Another new program is the
Avenue of Art. It is being guided by
the landscape committee and is
looking for hand -decorated doors!
You can use bifold, screen or solid
doors ( all glass removed please).
These doors are going to be outside,
to welcome the thousands of visitors
to the match as they arrive, aptly
called "An Avenue of Art". They can
be a personal project or business and
can proudly display your name or
organization. They will be returned
to you following the match. Look for
more information on the website for
this unique idea to paint what makes
you happy in Huron!
I'm sure Paul and Cindy Kerr are
happy as the old house that was
demolished in front of their new one
is now buried and the topsoil spread
and looking good. Now with some
dry weather to get it sodded or
seeded, they will have a beautiful
green lawn in no time.
The senior students, Grade 8, of
St. James School in Seaforth spent
their graduating trip at Camp Celtic
this past week. They didn't have the
greatest weather, but they had a lot
of fun. Some of the students
attending from the Walton area were
Jenna Swart, Lily Grobbink and
Maddy McNichol. Welcome back.
Speaking of school, there are only
21 days of school left to go. Out of
the days left there will be track and
field, play day, field trips to many
different venues for the different age
groups, museums, nature centres and
more. It will be a busy time for
students, parents and teachers.
Our condolences are offered to the
Kellington family on the passing of
Bill Kellington. He will be missed
by his sons Bob, Murray, Brian and
Kevin and their families. Bill has
been a resident of Huronlea for a few
years. Our sympathies to all.
Our sympathies are extended to
the family of Luke Braun. A young
man with an infectious smile and
courage. He will be missed by his
mother Debbie and her husband
Jason Verley and siblings Nicky,
Alexa and Zane. He will be mourned
by the Johnston, Braun and Verley
families. Our sympathies to all.
Our congratulations to Ryan
Jacklin who participated at the
Ontario Federation of Student
Athletic Association (OFSAA) West
track and field event held in London
at the University of Western TD
Stadium. Ryan won triple gold for
his track events. What a talented
young man!
Celebrating birthdays this past
week include Rachel Grosvenor,
Miles Linton, Jolene McNichol, Rod
Fritz, Steve Steinman, Thea
Rijkhoff, Marisa Curreri, Krysta
Clarke, Geri -Lee Godkin, Adam
Forbes, Pat Dalton, Johanna Blake,
Erin Baan and Rob Shortreed.
Happy birthday to all!
FROM WALTON
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Enriching Life's Journey Together
Corporation of the Listowel Memorial Hospital
Corporation of the Wingham and District Hospital
ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017
7:00 PM
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The Annual Meetings of the Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and
District Hospital will be held jointly for the purposes of receiving the
financial reports and statements required by the Public Hospitals Act, for
the election of Directors, and for the transaction of other such things as
may properly come before the meeting.
Copies of the Annual Report/Financial Statements may be obtained at the
front desk of both Hospitals effective May 31, 2017 and at the Annual
Meeting.
Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front
desk of the hospitals for five dollars ($5.00) prior to five o'clock p.m.,
Tuesday, May 23, 2017. No membership sold after that time will entitle the
purchaser to vote at the Annual Meeting.