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The Citizen, 2016-08-11, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016. Armstrongs honoured for years of volunteerism Honoured Jim Armstrong, left, of Brussels was honoured recently for his family's ongoing dedication to volunteering at the annual fly -in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was presented the award by Ian Brown, the editor of the Experimental Aircraft Association's magazine Bits and Pieces. He was honoured with the award by the Canadian Council. (Photo submitted) PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Hope everyone has enjoyed our hot, hot, hot summer weather. The farmers, vegetable and flower gardeners and even those in the lawn cutting business, would really like it to rain. Unfortunately, third cut hay is almost ready, but rain is really needed all around. A lovely 90th birthday party was held for Marg Bennett at the Seaforth Hospital conference room Councillors to provide impact statements By Denny Scott The Citizen submissions or to ensure transparency. Huron County Planner Laura Bill 73 was presented to both Young explained that councilors North Huron and Morris-Turnberry could simply state that comments Council by their respective planners did have an impact on the decision, during recent council meetings. from her understanding of the issue The bill, called Smart Growth for and provided wording that would be Our Communities Act, outlines considered by Huron County changes that took effect in the Council as to such an effect. Planning Act on July 1. Councillor Brock Vodden said the Changes include revised timelines changes could result in fewer issues for reviewing the provincial policy going to arbitration or being statement, local official plans and appealed to the Ontario Municipal zoning bylaws as well as several Board and supported the issue. new requirements for how to deal Both councils received the report with those official documents. from the planning department. Official plans, for example, must now contain descriptions of how public input will be sought on planning applications. The changes brought discussion from North Huron Council regarding the fact that notice was to be given as to how written or oral submissions affected decisions regarding official plans and zoning bylaws. Councilor Trevor Seip said he wasn't sure what the intent was behind that, asking whether it was to show the impact of written and oral ,gave a Newad G io1i! Let everyone know about your new bundle of joy! Call for prices and details •519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 The e xil. Citizen on Sunday, July 31. Family and friends stopped by to wish her well and happy birthday. They all enjoyed a short visit and refreshments, including birthday cake. Family and friends came from far and wide including Woodstock, Owen Sound, Elora, Brussels, Seaforth and Walton areas. Our condolences are sent to the many members of the Machan family on the passing of Ken Machan. He will be missed by his parents Lloyd and Marion and the extended Machan family. Our sympathies to all. The Walton area has said goodbye to Dave and Candace Jacklin, Lucas and Ryan who have moved from Moncrieff Line to Belgrave. We hope they are happy in their new home! We congratulate Ryan Jacklin on his great performance at the Royal Canadian Legion National Track and Field meet held in Sainte -Therese, Quebec last week. He participated in javelin, discus and shot put and did very well. He is awaiting word on the result of his javelin throw becoming the new record for the province. Well done Ryan! And good luck in your future track and field endeavours. Happy belated birthday to Ron Lee who has celebrated his 90th birthday recently. The family gathered at the home of Ron and Joan and enjoyed a potluck meal and birthday cake. Happy birthday Ron! Jim, Leona, Robert, Bruce and Claudette Armstrong recently returned from spending two weeks at the Air Venture Flying Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is the world's largest fly -in with approximately 563,000 people attending this year and over 10,000 aircraft. The family volunteered in the showplane camping area, which they have been doing for almost 30 years. At the Canadian Council breakfast, Jim and the family were presented with an award for their volunteering spirit, coming to and helping at the fly -in since the 1960s. Congratulations to the Armstrong family for their strong volunteering spirit, which all of Brussels has recognized for years! Celebrating birthdays at the end of July included Ron Lee, Donna Blair, Cathy Flaxbard, Tyler Leslie Ribey, Olene Dennis, Sandra Huether, Paul Ryan, Jordan Shortreed, Margaret Bennett, Bridget Blake, Jeanne Dionne, Jennifer Grobbink. August kicks off with Lily Grobbink, Jacob Roth, Sarah Strome, Susan Alexander, Sherry Hoegy Delay, Rick Smeltzer, Jacob Nolan, Courtney Pryce, Heidi McClure, Kristen Grobbink, Luke McCallum, Curtis McCallum, Bruce Godkin, Angela Huether, Kenneth Huether, Adrienne Wakabayashi, Erin Mitchell, Marie Mitchell, Laurie Grobbink, Darryl Houston, Lisa Huether, Richard Love, Heidi Bachert, Ross Bennett, Greg Humphries, Brian McGavin, Brian Love Jr., Tina McClure, Katie Williamson Janmaat. Happy birthday to all. 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