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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 Continued from page 2 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 REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order - 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Listowel Wingham HOSPITALS ALLIANCE 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 TRILLIUM INSURANCE 495 MITCHELL ROAD SOUTH LISTOWEL, ONTARIO 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.