The Citizen, 2017-06-08, Page 9Inspecting the troops
The Brussels Cadets had their annual final inspection evening including parading,
demonstrations, awards and the inspection. Above, former Captain of the Cadet Corp John
Grobbo gives the troops the once over. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
McGavin marks 80th birthday
What a great week, or at least five
days of good weather, for the
farmers. Lots of soybeans were
planted, some very late corn and the
hay has started to come off. Manure
is being spread and for some, they
are cleaning up equipment to be put
away. According to the experts, corn
acreage is down and soys and white
beans will be up this year.
The Walton Hall is looking better
with the flowerbeds done. Money
was raised last year to redo the beds
and now with the International
Plowing Match headquarters there,
they are looking good. Judy Lee and
Rick and Jo -Ann McDonald spent
the day on Saturday building up the
beds with dirt and peat moss,
trimming the tree and then planting
the beds. Many folks stopped to say
they were looking good, but Mary
Bernard stopped and helped with the
planting. Thanks Mary! We were
getting weary after six hours of
digging, shovelling and planting.
There is a bit more to do, but it will
get done in time.
There were plenty of folks
dropping into McGavins on
Thursday to wish Neil McGavin a
happy 80th birthday. Approximately
400 people dropped in to see Neil,
extend birthday greetings, hear a
joke and enjoy a piece of cake. It
was a busy and noisy place and the
workers had a hard time staying
working and not enjoying the music
and storytelling. Congrats to Neil.
Congrats to both Neil and Marie
on celebrating 55 years of marriage
the next day. After a long day on
Thursday they quietly enjoyed the
next day!
Here's a great way to celebrate an
80th birthday. Shelley Smith's father
turned 80 and the family organized a
tour of her father, Bob O'Brown's
life. The group of 25 boarded a bus
in Seaforth and then travelled to
Aylmer to pick up more family and
friends. They then struck out on a
tour of Bob's life going back
through the years to where he was
born and the first house he bought
and other places memorable to him.
They ended back at the Aylmer
Legion where more people greeted
Bob and shared some stories and
cake. They boarded the bus for the
return to Seaforth and had great
food, lots of laughs and some oldie
but goldie tunes. Bob really enjoyed
his special day and had the time of
his life. What a great idea!
The Brussels Lions Club had its
very successful Elimination Draw
on Saturday night with a sold -out
crowd as usual. A great meal and
entertainment was enjoyed by all.
Folks who really enjoyed it from
Walton included early bird winners
Bruno and Joyce Braecker and
Saturday night winners, the Mitchell
kids, John and Pat Gillis, Jim and
Danica McNichol and Ken and Anne
Williamson because they were
winners during the night. Walton did
not have as many winners this year
as they have in the past, but there is
always next year!
Time is slipping by and those who
are entering the barn quilt or
beautification aspects of the IPM
need to get busy. Entries must be
received by the end of the month.
The month of June will fly by and
there are only 15 days of school left.
Basically three more weeks, but PA
days and fun days make it seem
much shorter!
The village of Brussels has lost
one of the most respected,
community -conscious citizens this
past week. Our sympathies are
extended to the Ten Pas family on
the passing of Henk Ten Pas. He will
be missed by his wife of almost 56
years, Aggie and their children
Patricia, Paul and Linda and their
families. He will be mourned by the
Ten Pas and Van Veen families.
Henk came to Canada when he
was about 16 years old. He worked
alongside his father in the carpentry
and cabinet-making business and
became a carpenter for his life's
work. Henk was always interested
and became involved in municipal
government and served as a
councillor for many years and
eventually the Reeve of Brussels in
1986/1987. He served on Huron
County Council for a time and
enjoyed all aspects of municipal
government. He loved to go on
mission trips and went to Africa,
Brazil and Chile, putting his
carpentry skills to work to help
others in need. Even after
retirement, Henk kept up with all
that went on in Brussels. He
attended many public meetings,
voiced his thoughts and concerns
and always was looking ahead to
what would be best for Brussels.
Lately, he was appointed honorary
foreman of the Four Winds Barn
project, and would drop by to watch
its progress everyday. He always
took pride in his surroundings and
loved to have his family around. A
wonderful man that will be missed
by many. Our condolences to the Ten
Pas family.
Celebrating birthdays this past
week include Scott Henderson, Neil
McGavin, Kyle Pryce, Patricia
Andrades, Ernie Lewington, Scott
Dalton, Jillian Houston, Amanda
McClure, Merle Hackwell, Sarah
Tipple, Jacob McGavin, Sharon
Stephenson, Kennedy Strong,
MacKenzie Strong and Ashley
Williamson. Happy birthday to all.
COMMUNITY LIVING�
Wingham h District
Inspiring Possibilities
Annual General Meeting
Monday, June 19, 2017
Social 5:30 p.m. Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Lucknow Legion,
Lucknow, ON
Please RSVP to 519-357-3562
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017. PAGE 9.
Jacklin gets gold at
track and field event
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo -Ann
McDonald
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Congratulations to former Walton
resident and now Belgrave boy,
Ryan Jacklin. Everyone is so proud
of him and his talent in track and
field. Ryan participated in Ontario
Federation of School Athletic
Associations (OFSAA) held in
Belleville on the weekend and did
fantastic. Ryan won two gold
medals — one in javelin and one in
shot put — and captured a bronze
medal in discus. Ryan is ranked third
in Ontario and he has only been
competing for two years. He is
training very hard and loves the
events and competition.
Congratulations to Ryan and his
parents Dave and Kandace, who are
behind him all the way!
Congratulations to Karen Bridge
who celebrated a special birthday
this past week. She gathered with
girlfriends Liz Sholdice, Alice
Marks, Edith Pipe, Hope Lowe and
Sharon Evans for a lovely lunch and
day at the Clinton casino. Hopefully
turning 70 brought her some luck
that day!
Jeff and Shannon McGavin have
returned from Nova Scotia after
attending the graduation of Jacob
from Mount Allison University. He
has completed four years at school
and will be working in Halifax for
the summer before continuing his
studies to become a doctor.
Pat and Cathy Melady have
returned from New Brunswick after
attending the graduation of their
daughter Shayna from Dalhousie
University. She received her
Bachelor of Science in Health
Promotion and will be home
working in Ontario.
Back in familiar territory for his
yearly visit is Neil Turnbull from
Calgary. He spends two weeks here
every year around this time to look
into his affairs in Ontario. He always
attends the Lions Elimination Draw
so gets a chance to visit with folks he
has known. Hello and goodbye to
Neil.
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