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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-09-01, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. PAGE 7. Students soon to return to school as summer ends PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Here we are in the last week of summer holidays! This time next week we will be back at school, household routines return to the normal, lunches made, and the big yellow buses back on the roads. This is a reminder to watch for the excited little ones heading for their assigned pick up spot or crossing the roads. Red lights flashing on the bus mean Stop! I understand that Leona and Leanne Armstrong are thinking of going into catering breakfast meetings. Delicious, scrumptious, fantastic are the comments I heard about the wonderful breakfast they served to celebrate Jim's birthday with the Culture Club and their wives. Helping to celebrate Jim's 85th birthday were Neil Schade, Harvey and Betty Shaw, Roger and Olivia McHardy, Brian and Elaine Armstrong, Peter and Sandy Ellis, Leslie and Yvonne Knight, Sheila Prescott and Ralph and Betty Graber Watson. Leona and Leanne are very busy ladies, so no guarantee they have time to do other events. Returning from a wonderful day away to Purgatory Cove on Lake Huron were Valerie Gratto and her mother Lily Fincham. They spent the day at Val's son Jason's cottage with Raising mercury and funds The Brussels Leo Club ran the weekly barbecue at the Brussels Farmers' Market last month. The group worked the grill and served customers with a smile all afternoon. From left: Past President Sean Mitchell and members Justin Morrison, Amanda Morrison and Jenna Hopper. (Denny Scott photo) New benches a welcome addition Continued from page 2 are a great spot for an ice cream and a place to admire the other nice colours in the planters. The benches are a pretty fine place to sit and watch the world go by. Thanks again to the Horticultural Society. The other beauty is a seed that got away, who knows how — bird, breeze or ghosts. Agnes Proux gave me seeds in the spring from a plant family named Matt and they are planted in three spots at our place. Surprise, two weeks ago in the midst of weeds by our ditch, a Matt was growing tall. We watched as the burgundy plant got started and now it is bigger than the ones that were planted. Ralph cut the other plant and now standing all alone Matt is looking lovely. So enjoy all the blooms in your midst. Getting ready for school will be a major topic this week as the excitement of getting to the new class and seeing the old friends takes a good hold of life in September. As summer theatre season draws to a close, it's good to take a moment and think how lucky we are to have the level of theatre productions right here for our enjoyment. Blyth and Grand Bend offer entertainment that is attended by folks from all over. A short conversation will reveal folks drive long distances to attend the shows we can just pop in to see. So I The Citizen Check Recycling Tips on Page 5 • Medical Advances Study Report on Page 6 • World News Special Report on Page 11 #1 And We Still Try Harder! Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community -Owned Since 1985 hope you took the opportunity this summer to see the many talents of theatre production in Huron County. Well done everyone. So Happy Labour Day. Bye now, Betty G.W. Jason and Anne and children Hannah, Ella, Ava and Nora. They were enjoying a week's holiday and were also joined by Jason's sister Jennifer and her children Zachary and Carter from Stittsville. They celebrated all the Gratto children's birthdays while together. Welcome home for a visit to Linda TenPas and friend Brent. They arrived from Chilliwak, British Columbia to spend a week visiting Henk and Agnes and other relatives, as well as touring Ontario including Goderich and Niagara Falls. Beware, beware — a new rash of fraudulent phone calls is making area folks nervous. Callers claiming to be from the bank are calling and asking about banking information and warning folks to not hang up or the police will be called. Hang up and never give information over the phone. Birthday greetings abounded for George Langlois as people poured into the Clinton Fish and Game Club to celebrate with George. Relatives and lots of Brussels friends arrived to enjoy an afternoon of visiting and food to celebrate the 80 -year -young George on Sunday afternoon. Our condolences to Steve Bowers and family on the passing of his father Bob Bowers. He will be missed by his children Wanda, Chris and Steve and their families. Our sympathies to all. Spending a week in Parry Sound on holiday were Jim and Evelyn Blake. They had Lorraine and Rachel drop in for a few days, but enjoyed a peaceful and restful time. Returning from Bowling Green, Indiana and the famous tractor pull are Don Dalton, Gary McNichol and Wayne Hopper. They were only one group of locals who went and they were away only a few days and came home early. A community bridal shower was held at the Walton Hall for brides-to- be Tina McClure and Trisha McClure. The girls both received many beautiful gifts from the community and family and friends. The shower was organized by Gloria Wilbee and Heidi McClure. The small shed is coming down on the farm of Karen Hoegy now that the big shed is completed. It was a beautiful day for the marriage of Laura Bowers and Ryan Kennes on Saturday. The wedding was held at St. Ambrose Church and reception was at Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The bridge is the daughter of Steve and Rita Bowers and the groom is from Parkhill. The couple will reside in the Parkhill area. Congratulations to the couple. Celebrating birthdays this past week to conclude August include Brent Godkin, Sandra Zwep, Emmitt Shortreed, Stephen Ryan, Steve Eckert, Bryce Kruse, Sharon Pryce, Brenda Raven, Jocelyn Tipple, Tim Wharton, Brian Huether, Albrecht Rinngenberg, Rhonda Ryan and Kim Strome. 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 Huron Small Business 1-1,1-RoN Enterprise Centre The centre will continue to support small business owners and entrepreneurs through a variety of services including: • Free business consultations • Assistance in business registration • Business plan reviews • Workshops • Networking opportunities • and more