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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-01-05, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012.Ten Pas family travels to Hope, B.C. for Christmas We welcome everyone to 2012 and hope the year ahead is good to all. Families gathered over the Christmas season and I hear some were still celebrating on the New Year’s weekend. It sometimes takes a little planning to be able to have all the family get together at one time. We were lucky this year as we had two days with all our family and it was really nice. The McDonald brother and sister, Neil and Karin, along with Aunt Marg Rogerson, celebrated with our family on Christmas Day. Neil arrived from Vancouver on Friday and then spent the week in Ontario. Karin from Bayfield spent Christmas Day with us and then left on Boxing Day to travel to Calgary to be with her children. The weather was great for getting around and we travelled to my family on Boxing Day. The Ten Pas family of Henk and Agnes spent Christmas in Hope, B.C. with daughter Linda and husband Pete and boys, Nick and Kirk. They were there a few days before Christmas and went to Lyndon, Washington for the day. It isa Dutch village with lots of Dutcharchitecture and shops to see. A veryinteresting decoration was the hydro poles. They were wrapped with green lights to look like stems and then the tops had red lights the shape of a tulip flower. They were very nice. Henk also spent time helping Pete with some kitchen renovations with lots of free advice to give. They had a lovely time and returned home after a week. Celebrating a special birthday just before Christmas was Jean Bewley. Jean and her daughter Mary, from Bolton, had about 10 close friends of Jean’s in for a lunch of Chinese food, brought by Mary. They enjoyed the lovely lunch and then enjoyed the afternoon visiting. The friends able to attend included Mary Bryans, Isabel Wheeler, Nora Stephenson, Dona Knight, Yvonne Knight, Rene Richmond, Alice Marks, Marion Smith, Margery Huether and Elunid McNair. What special number was it? You will have to ask Jean. It was nice to see Sherry and Dr.Eric Delay home for Christmas tovisit with mom and dad, Karen andBarry Hoegy. Barry was in hospital, home for Christmas Day, back to the hospital in London and is home again now. We wish him the best as he struggles with health issues. We have a few people who were recovering from surgery over this Christmas season. We wish Janelle Smith a full recovery from her surgery and we wish Doreen Hackwell all the best in her recovery from a cracked hip. She is still apatient in Stratford and we hope tosee her back to Seaforth soon.The New Year’s Levee held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre in celebration of the kick-off of Brussels 140th birthday this year was a great success. There were around 200 folks enjoying the entertainment and the food. Congratulations to Joanne Workman and her crew and the community folks who participated in the “Brussels Most Wanted”. Keep July 27, 28 and 29 open for ComeHome to Your Country VillageCelebration.The 2012 birthdays start January with Dave Linton, Brent Melady, Claire Mitchell and Alexandria Shahshahani as New Year babies. They continue with Charlie Calhoun, Michael Craig, Don Nolan, Stephen Henderson, Ben Hoegy, Jodi McIntosh, Sarah Stephenson, Marie Blake, Julie McKercher, Caleb Ringgenberg. Happy birthday to all! By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON Most wanted Joan Jacobs, left, also known as The Joker, and Betty Graber-Watson, also known as Florence St. Jean, were both brought before judges as part of the New Year’s Day Levee celebration held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Jan. 1. The Joker was brought in for selling used undergarments in a public place while St. Jean was on trial for wasting whiskey in medical procedures. The event was the starting point for a year of celebration to recognize the village turning 140. (Vicky Bremner photo) NEWS FROM WALTON Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 27th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate as Citizen of the year for I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline April 29, 2012. Name and phone number of nominator ❑Blyth & area ❑Brussels & area The Christmas Eve service at Duff’s United Church had a wonderful crowd of families, friends and visitors enjoying the night. Jim and Linda McDonald welcomed all to the service. Christmas music was provided by Marion Godkin, Marie McGavin, Margery Huether, Gloria Wilbee and Phyllis Mitchell. Rev. Peter welcomed everyone and wished birthday greetings to Pearl McCallum, Monique Baan and himself, a Christmas Eve baby. Happy birthday was sung to all. The lighting of the Advent Candles was performed by Rev. Peter. Margery Huether read a poem entitled, “One Solitary Life”. The reading of the Christmas Story was by many members of the congregation. It began with Dianne Godkin and followed by Caleb Ringgenberg. The five strong voices of the Duff’s choir sang “A Tiny Child Will Come” . The story continued with Ryan Baan reading from Luke. Graeme Craig and Gloria Wilbee sang “Mary’s Boy Child”. The story continued with readings by Jacob McGavin, LeeAnn Konarski, Abby McGavin and Kevin Wilbee. The congregation enjoyed the beautiful song “Ave Marie” sung by Gloria. Rev. Peter presented a moment of reflection of the Christmas season and that we are thankful for what we have and what the Lord has provided for us. The beautiful Christmas carol ”Silent Night, Holy Night” was started by Graeme Craig and the congregation joined in for verses two and three. Jamie Mitchell played the recessional “Away in the Manger” on the bagpipes for the enjoyment of all. Coffee and cookies provided a social time for everyone downstairs following the service. The Christmas morning service at Duff’s had nearly 30 members of the congregation enjoy the morning celebration of the birth of Jesus. A social time followed the service. Duff’s hosts Christmas Eve, morn services