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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-11-23, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017. Walton WI donates to Tanner Steffler Foundation Making a difference The Walton Hall was home to its annual Christmas turkey dinner on Sunday night, hosted by the Walton Women's Institute and the Walton Hall Board. The night consisted of a dinner, a special program of entertainment provided by Rick Mclnroy and Graeme Craig and a slide presentation by photographer Bonnie Sitter. The Walton Women's Institute also made a donation that night, handing over $200 to the newly -established Tanner Steffler Foundation. From left: Ruth Axtmann, president of the Women's Institute, John Steffler, Heather Steffler and Helen Craig, also a member of the WI. (Shawn Loughlin photo) PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 What a week of weather. Snow, rain, sun, wind, some of everything. The rain put off the harvest again and just when it was drying up a bit on Friday, combines hit the field in a frenzy to get more corn off the field, and then the rain came again. The snow arrived on Sunday and made the roads quite slippery and driving a challenge for some. A vehicle went in the ditch on the corner of Brussels Line and Moncrieff Road and took down the road marker, probably taking the corner a little fast on the slippery road. Slow down and drive safe! Winter is here! Friday evening was very nice and dry for the Christmas Home Tour in Brussels for the Brussels Horticultural Society. There were six homes to visit, all of which were beautiful. They were all very different, from very old homes with beautiful woodwork and small rooms to the brand new homes with open concept and modern tile. They also included lovely Christmas decorations and beautiful trees in reds, whites, gold, turquoise, with flowers, birds, jesters, feathers and more. All very lovely! Our sympathies are extended to Linda Bird on the loss of husband, Ken Bird. He will be missed by his daughter Krista and grandchildren Tamara and Trevor. Ken was a great Payback time After playing host to numerous meetings over the past five years and then transforming into the International Plowing Match headquarters, the Walton Hall Board was the recipient of a $2,500 cheque from the International Plowing Match executive, thanking members for all they did to help with the match. Jo -Ann McDonald, the board's treasurer, was at the hall on Sunday to take the cheque off of IPM Senator Neil McGavin's hands. (Shawn Lou ghirn photo) guy and spent his working life at Royal Homes until his retirement a few years ago. A sports guy who loved his baseball, slo-pitch and broomball, playing for many years with the 8thLiners, Ken was also accident prone and suffered many unusual injuries over the years, like slamming a car hood on his hand etc. A likeable fellow, easy to talk to and visit and a good guy. He will be missed by many. Our condolences to all. The Walton Hall held its annual Christmas turkey dinner provided by the Walton Women's Institute and the Walton Hall Board on a blustery Sunday. The dinner was cooked by the Institute, including Margaret and Rick McInroy, Helen Craig, Brenda Perrie, Marion Godkin, Ruth Axtmann and Marjory Humphries, and the set-up and clean-up by the hall ladies including Judy Lee, Judy Emmrich, Jo -Ann McDonald and Jane Zwep. Following the dinner, the entertainment was provided by Graeme Craig and Rick McInroy. The pair touched upon many subjects of the present and past and had many comical stories to tell. Bonnie Sitter was an added bonus for the evening providing a slide show entitled "Agriculture in Huron". Bonnie is a photographer and her pictures have been featured in previous books and she now has another book available for purchase, as well as post cards. It was a very interesting evening. The Walton Women's Institute members Ruth Axtmann and Helen Craig made a presentation to John and Heather Steffler, a cheque for $200 for the Tanner Steffler Foundation following the entertainment. Chair of the IPM, Jacquie Bishop was also present and made a presentation to Hall Board member Jo -Ann McDonald. A cheque for $2,500 was presented for the use of the hall for the IPM Headquarters for the summer and for various meetings over the past four years. Margaret McInroy also presented money to Institute President Ruth Axtmann and Hall Board representative Jo -Ann from the night's receipts, with each group receiving $700. A wonderful evening to help out the institute and the hall in their efforts to keep the institute and hall viable in the community. Thanks to all! Celebrating birthdays this past week includes Lynne Godkin, Anne Storey, Charlie Glauser, Kristi Dawn Godkin, Spencer Steinman, Mark Sullivan, Brian Warwick, Derek Hoegy, Shirley Ann Boven, Fiona McDonald, Sarah Williamson Machan, Carl McCallum, Valerie Shortreed and Edythe Warwick. Happy Birthday to all FROM WALTON Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Perms $57 + tax Partials $46 + tax ASHEAR TALENT Hair Design & Tanning 45 West St., Goderich 519-524-6555 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 It's That Tim Again! Don't get snowed in - this Winter CaII D.C. Cr 519-523-496 10 01 * Snow Plowing * Snow Removal * Salting & Sanding