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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-05-17, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012.Planting keeping local farmers busy in the fields The farmers are keeping busy with the planting. Most have the corn planted and with the bit of rain and the warm weather on the weekend, the corn has popped up in many fields. Seed drills outnumber the corn planters in the field now, as many are now planting the soybean crop. The majority of fields have been worked and those that have not, will probably have white beans planted in them closer to June. The farmers now place their trust in the elements. Will there be enough rain or too much rain, or rain when it is needed, hot or too hot or not enough heat, sun or no sun, bugs or no bugs, a late frost or not? Farmers have invested thousands of dollars in seed, fertilizer, fuel and fixing (something always breaks) with the hopes that it will be a good year weatherwise. Farmers are the ultimate gamblers when it comes to the production of food, so everyone should thank a farmer today! Our sympathies are extended to the family of Marie McTaggart, who passed away last week. Marie almost made it her 101st birthday on May 18 and was a remarkable woman for her years. I had not seen Marie since November, but she always knew who I was and that I wrote an article for the paper. She will be missed by her children Neil, Dale, Katharine and Ruth and their families. Our condolences to all the extended families. Our sympathies are extended to Wilda Higgins on the loss of her sister Leila Hay. She had been a resident of Queensway Nursing Home and will be missed by her two daughters Brenda and Gwendolyn. Our condolences to her extended family. The senior students of many schools are heading off for their year end trips. The Grade 8 students of Seaforth Public School went to Camp Celtic, near Wiarton, last week. There were about 45 Grade 8 students enjoying the four-day “vacation” along with another 150 students from other schools. They had fairly good weather, with a little rain Wednesday morning, but cold nights. One young man reports he had to wear some of his clothes to bed to keep warm. They slept in cabins with six students to one chaperone. They spent time swimming (brrrr), building sand castles, playing capture the flag in teams and learning how to build an outdoor shelter in the woods, as some of the activities. They report the food was good and the dining hall was huge. The young people from our area included Nic Zwep, Rebecca Fougere, Lucas Godkin and Allison Braecker. We are pleased to report that Bob Alexander is home from hospital. Bob suffered a head injury last week that required hospitalization for a few days. We hope he is taking it easy and is on the road to recovery. We hope everyone enjoyed a happy Mother’s Day. Members of our family went to my mother’s in Mitchell, where the rest of my family gathered to enjoy Chinese food for dinner. No one had to cook, so it was great. Everyone in attendance had their picture taken with Mom. Many times there are group photos taken, but not always individual ones taken. They will benice to have for the photo album.Changes on Brussels Line areongoing. The property on the corner of Brussels Line and Cranbrook Road has seen the ground cleared and the foundation for a new home put in. The home is for David and Liana Baker. Heading towards Walton, the property on the corner of St. Michaels Road has changed owners. The new owners have taken down the pines, other trees and barn and have worked the land to plant a crop. The farm on the corner of Moncrieff Road and Brussels Line (McDonalds) has footings and walls for new shed poured and the property on the corner of Walton Road (Baan) also has the footings and walls ready for a new shed. Things just keep happening and changing. Time does keep moving on and the time is drawing closer for the celebration of the 100th anniversary for Duff’s United Church. Reminders from the Board includeconfirming your attendance for theBBQ by responding by June 1 toNeil (nmcgavin@tcc.on.ca), Phyllis (phylem@ezlink.ca) or by phone. The committee would like to have name tags available and ready for all attending – some folks might have changed a little! Families wishing to place flowers in memory or in honour of loved ones are asked to contact Helen Craig (ghcraig@wightman.ca) with your intentions. Those wishing to make a memorial donation towards an anniversary tree can do so by sending a donation to Duff’s United in c/o Glenda Morrison, (Box 552 Brussels, N0G 1H0) at least one week prior to the anniversary, sonames can be recorded. Familyhistories and displays are to be atChurch by June 3 and helpers are asked to be at church Monday morning, June 4 to help organize and put up. If you are coming from a distance, please have your display complete and ready to display upon arrival on the weekend. Talent show acts are asked to contact Graeme Craig (e-mail same as Helen’s) with their intentions of performing. There will be Anniversary cookbooks for sale during the weekend. Folks wanting to check out the activities can do so on Facebook at Duffs United Church or go to www.facebook. com/duffsunitedchurchDon’t forget the dance on Saturday evening at the WaltonHall. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Jordan Thompson, Paul Finch, Carman Bernard, Calvin Flood, Nathan Wharton, Gavin Bowers, Jim Cook, Barb Fritz, Darlene Hymers, Tracey Lee, Shane Ryan, Sharon Steinmen, Andrea Shortreed, Edith Wey, Heather Alce, Jeff Grobbink, Brad Hymers, Lynn Love, Jennifer McClure, Cathy Melady, Joyce Williamson, Ryan Butler, Jason Pennington, Leanne Armstrong, June Veitch and Luann Bennett. Happy Birthday to all. 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 May 31, 2012. Name and phone number of nominator ❑Blyth & area ❑Brussels & area Deadline extended to May 31 Organic open house Tony McQuail, left, opened his organic farm on Saturday, May 12 to show people how it works. Aside from the abundance of information one could learn about the practices of organic farming, visitors could also take a tour around the farm on a horse-drawn wagon. (Jim Brown photo) By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON NEWS FROM WALTON