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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-10-12, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017. Local dancer aims for world event PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Recognized Jenna McDonald was one of many students recognized at Central Huron Secondary School's commencement last week. She received the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company and Norman Parks awards. (Quinn Talbot photo) CHSS grads honoured Former and current Central Huron Secondary School students attended commencement at the school last Friday including many local graduating students who have some new accolades for their award shelves. Jessica Caldwell -Albert received the Clinton Optimist Club Co -Op Award presented to a student with the best success in a co-op placement involving children or youth. She also received received the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Award, presented to deserving graduating students who are furthering their education at college or university and have shown the most improvement at high school. Ryan Edwards -Kiss was one of the recipients of the Communication Technology Award given to a deserving graduate who has made a significant contribution in the field. Jamie -Lee Eckert received the Crime Stoppers Award which is presented to a graduate who has done well in the field of law and security, criminal justice or policing. Eckert also received one of the Jean McEwen Scholarship Awards given to students to assist with post- secondary education costs. Tyler Westerhout received the Huron Federation of Agriculture Bursary, which is presented to a graduate pursuing post -secondary education in the field of agriculture. Westerhout also received the Brian Hill Award presented to a deserving student from the applied -level program pursuing a future in agriculture. Jenna McDonald received the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company Award presented to students pursuing post -secondary studies in agriculture. She also received the Norman Parks Award which is presented to a student from Continued on page 7 By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Happy Thanksgiving to all. We've had a wonderful stretch of weather for all to enjoy getting outside, projects done or yard work or maybe just sitting and relaxing in the warm temperatures. Hopefully time spent with family was enjoyed by many. Things moved right along at the International Plowing Match (IPM) site last week with almost all the buildings being removed. There is still one large and one small coverall building to go but the rest are gone. The modules have been removed and even the sand area for the dancing tractors has been scooped up and removed. A tidbit of interesting info from the IPM concerned the lunch crew. The crew was co-chaired by Anne Bosman, Val Pethick and Val Bolton. The ladies had an exceptional crew of near 50 helpers to assemble the lunches. The lunches were for the plowing competitors, tractor drivers and judges and others. Over the course of the match, they made 4,700 sandwiches. A lunch included two sandwiches, apple, carrots and celery, dessert such as rice krispie square or cookie and a bottle of water. The crew worked as a well- oiled machine and the lunches were delivered to the field every day on time. Just a little insight into one of the committees of the plowing match. Our get -well wishes go to Jean Bridge as she is a patient in Seaforth Hospital. We hope she is feeling better soon. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Rob Burkholder on his passing. He will be missed by his wife Kathy and his children Chris and Rob and their families. He will also be missed by the Burkholder families and the extended Elliott Obituaries families. Rob was a long-time employee of Westcast until he began his courageous battle with cancer. He loved to restore old cars and loved his time with his grandchildren. Our condolences to all. Our congratulations to Ava McCutcheon as she continues her amazing journey in dance. She and her mother Holly have just returned from South Africa and Ava was a winner again. She was dancing as a member of the Team Canada dance team at the Commonwealth Dance Championships at Sun City, South Africa. She placed first in all her solo competitions and advanced to the combination finals. She finished with a silver medal for her solo routine and won gold in the group presentation. Way to go Ava! Ava has now started her fundraising campaign to raise the necessary funds for her next dancing adventure. She is to go to Sitges, Spain to compete in the World Cup as a member of the World Performers of Canada team in June. Watch for Ava or her parents as they fundraise for her next adventure. Our sympathies are extended to the family of Adam Smith on his passing. Adam had suffered a serious fall at the end of June and succumbed to his injuries this past week. He will be missed by his wife Kae and his children David and Francis and their families. Adam was born and raised in the Brussels area and farmed in his early married life. An accident on the farm resulted in a broken back and put an end to farming. They moved to town to raise their family and retire. Adam will be missed by his many siblings, friends and the extended Smith families. Our sympathies to all. Many families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving on the weekend, but our family gathered for another reason. It was my mother's 90th birthday on Thanksgiving Monday. We held an open house at Mitchell's Ritz Villa where she is a resident. Those attending enjoyed cake, punch and a visit during the afternoon. The family then enjoyed dinner together to celebrate the dual occasion. A DAVID ADAM SMITH David "Adam" Smith passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2017 at Stratford General Hospital. He was in his 75th year. Adam was the beloved husband to Kae for 49 years and the loving dad of Fran Patterson and David (Patricia) Smith, the adoring grandpa to Will, James, Tyler (Ashley), Lanie-Joy (Brandt), Jenna Nathaneal, Hannah, Sarah and Joseph and the great-grandfather of Silas and Callam. Adam was the brother to Ann, Carol (Bill), Joe (Linda), Cora (Ron), Pauline (Bill) and the brother-in-law to Henry Gackstetter. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Adam was predeceased by parents Joe and Laura, sisters Josephine and Laura, sister Doreen and brother-in- law Deb Stewart, brothers-in-law Ross Alcock, Ed Steinbach, Louie Theil, Bud Hicks and sister-in-law Sandra Gackstetter. Adam enjoyed life and his family. He was always smiling. He was outgoing and genuinely loved to visit friends and family. He always made people feel happy and sincerely wanted. Friends and family were received at Riverside Funeral Home for visitation on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and a Legion service was held that evening. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels with interment n St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Brussels Branch 218 and St. John's Anglican Church or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.riversidefuneralhome.ca ROBERT EDWARD BURKHOLDER After a courageous five-year battle with cancer, Robert Edward Burkholder passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. He was in his 60th year. Rob was best friend, partner and devoted husband of Kathy for 38 years, loving dad of Chris (Michelle), Rob (Amy) and loving grandpa of Molly, Jack, George, Alice, Henry, Ivy, Emily, Sophia and Dakota. Rob was the brother of Bill (Brenda) and Kathy (Ted) and brother-in-law of Fern (Ward) Showalter, Velma (Neil) Rabey, Donna (Les) Black and Carl Urquhart. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews and his mother- in-law Anne Elliott. Rob was predeceased by parents George and Nellie, younger brother Wesley, brother-in-law Dave Smith, sister-in-law Beth Urquhart, and father-in-law Ted Elliott. Rob loved his family and it showed in his smile and the shine in his eyes when he was with children, always making them feel special. He also loved restoring antique cars especially his 1934 Ford Cabriolet. Friends and family were received at Riverside Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 6. The funeral service was held on Saturday, Oct. 7. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wingham and District Hospital, Oncology Department, St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels or Brussels Legion Branch 218 would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.riversidefuneralhome.ca side celebration was my brother and his wife's 31th wedding anniversary. Two Brussels ladies made the day of a former Brussels resident last week. Edith Pipe and Phyllis Coleman made the journey to Ingersoll to visit with Mae Ebel. Mae was a long-time resident and business owner in Brussels and loves to keep up with news in the town. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Bryce Shortreed, Matthew Shortreed, Paulene Bennett, Shaye Flaxbard, Paul Kirkby, Pam McLean, Dianne McCallum, Kara Godkin, Joyce Hartman and Jared Kelso. Happy birthday to all! 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