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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-10-06, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016. North Huron Council impressed by R2R event By Denny Scott The Citizen North Huron Council members who attended the Rural Talks to Rural conference in Blyth last week felt the event was a success and the onus was on council to make changes as a result of it. Reeve Neil Vincent was impressed with the conference, saying there was a "high level of quality" in the panels and discussions, but wasn't sure where the process would go after that. Cutting the cake The Village of Blyth was chosen to receive one of 150 Canada 150th tulip garden thanks to the efforts of The Friends of the Village gardening group. Several of the 1,000 tulips were planted in a special ceremony at Blyth Horticultural Park on Saturday. Shown is Friends liaison Lissa Kolkman cutting the cake at the event. (Vicky Bremner photo) Obituaries "I'm not sure how we're going to make use of all the information gathered and make it relevant to the provincial and federal government," he said during council's Oct. 3 meeting. Vincent said the rural medical panel, What's Up Doc, was very interesting and pointed to the fact that rural healthcare needs to be changed. "I'm not sure we solved a lot but at least we brought forward the idea that there has to be healthcare in more than our largest cities," he said. Vincent also said that the 'Road Less Travelled' panel, which featured entrepreneurs focusing on less prevalent rural businesses, was also very interesting. "A number of the other panels were very good, but those two were the ones that stuck with me," he said. Councillor Brock Vodden also enjoyed and found value in the conference. "I was really impressed by many of the presentations," he said. Vodden said that the response to the event and presentation from participants was also impressive and encouraging. "However, we have a big show to follow up on now," he said. "If nothing happens [as a result of the conference] what have we done?" Vodden encouraged council to address issues at the table and across the county to try and pursue and develop the suggestions of the conference and invite people to Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting Peter's memorial at www.mcglynnfamily funeralhome.com Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to Knox United Church, Belgrave or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com Messages of condolence for the Park family may be forwarded to www.falconerfuneralhomes.com PETER BROMMER Peter Brommer passed away peacefully at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. He was in his 79th year. Peter was the beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Wharton) for 57 years and the loving father of Sherry Barth (Trevor), Kirkton; Pete Gatze Brommer (Sandra), Clinton; Perry Brommer (Nancy), Pine Lake and David Brommer, St. Marys. He was the cherished grandpa of April Tang (Jay), Johnathon Barth, Nicholas Pete Brommer, Heather Brommer, Justin Brommer, Rachel Brommer, Jessica Lynn Brommer, Nicole Victoria Brommer, Emma Christine Brommer and great -grandpa of Sawyer Brommer. Peter was the dear brother of Henderika Shearer (Thomas), London and Jenny Wilts (Douwe), Clinton. Pete will also be missed by his siblings -in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth on Sunday, Oct. 2. The funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 3. Interment took place in Harpurhey Cemetery. A reception followed at the Seaforth Legion, Branch 156. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the LHSC Cancer Centre are appreciated and can still be made through the funeral home. LAURA JOHNSTON Mrs. Laura Johnston, formerly of Belgrave, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. She was 90. Laura was the beloved wife of the late Mac Johnston, who predeceased her in 1951. She was the cherished mother of George and Mary Johnston, Ilderton and loving grandma of Tara and Scott Redmond and Erin and Kyle Young. Laura was great -grandma of Makayla, Alanna, Lauren and Evan and honorary grandma of Julie, Mike, Zachary, Ethan and Sarah Hobgood and Jeff and Andrea Leitch. Laura was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mabel Yuill, brothers Bob and Clarence Yuill, sisters Myrtle Rezansoff, Helen McBurney and Mary Warwick, brother-in-law Robert Johnston and sister-in-law Lois Warwick. Visitation will be held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Brian Hymers will officiate. GREGORY JOHN PARK Mr. Gregory Park of RR 2, Auburn, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital, on Sunday Oct. 2, 2016. He was in his 66th year. Greg was the beloved husband of Nancy Park and loving son of Norine Park. He was the dear brother of Sharon and Dave Dawson, Rick Park, Sue and Doug Brown and Heather Dauphin. Greg is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Richard Park (1995), sister-in- law Diane Peck (2010), and brother- in-law Gary Dauphin (2015). At Greg's request cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service at Knox United Church, Auburn, on Friday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes will follow at Ball's Cemetery, Hullett Township. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Ball's Cemetery, Auburn and District Lions Club or Knox United Church, Auburn would be appreciated. JOHN SCHEDLER John Schedler of Wingham passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. He was 70. John was the beloved husband of Brenda (Watson) Schedler, Wingham and a strong and loving father of Kimberly Schedler (Evan Sterling), Ottawa. He was the brother of Ruth and Ken Grant, Whitby and brother-in-law of Bill Watson, Guelph and the cherished uncle of Jeff and Lisa Grant and Jennifer and Aaron Jeffs and their sons Jack and Sam. John was predeceased by his parents Edward and Elsie (Bowman) Schedler and sister-in-law Sue Watson. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home on Sept. 29. The funeral service was held at Wingham United Church on Sept. 30. Rev. Richard D. Hall officiated. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, Wingham and District Hospital or the Wingham United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com participate in the rural discussion. He also stated he found value in the youth attraction panel and commented that it can be difficult for young people to break into the social structures of a community, suggesting council should look into that issue. Councillor Yolanda Ritesma- Teeningna also attended the conference and applauded the efforts of Blyth Arts and Cultural Initiative 14/19 Inc. Administrator Karen Stewart and Project Director Peter Smith. "I really enjoyed the day and a half I could be there," she said. "I think having a chance to meet with other rural people [as well as] being able to share stories and collaborate and innovate together to make sure rural issues stay at the forefront is important. It really is up to us make changes." Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Chambers said that, as staff and elected officials, conferences are a staple of the job, and she said the R2R conference was very engaging and interactive. "We weren't just being spoken to," she said. "We were part of the conversation." Chambers also found the youth attraction session very interesting and commented that the panelists were articulate and interesting. Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca oe ,%CP/memdP/ Do you have fond memories that you'd like to share of someone whose obituary has been published recently in The Citizen. Send us a few lines or paragraphs with your story. E-mail editor@northhuron.on.ca, Fax 519-523-9140 or mail to: The Citizen, P.O. Box 429, Blyth, NOM 1 H0 or P.O. Box 152, Brussels, NOG 1 H0. There is no charge for comments we choose to publish. 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