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The Citizen, 2012-09-13, Page 35THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012. PAGE 35. Wedding Announcement Mark and Bonnie Gropp of Brussels are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Ashley Lynn to Dylan James Donald Flach, son of Sue and Paul Stahlke of Foymount, Ontario and Don Ahrens of Stratford. The beautiful outdoor ceremony was at Stratford's Shakespearean Gardens on Aug. 31, 2012 at 4 p.m. Officiant was Melissa Snyders. Attendants were the bride's sister, Nicki Risdon of Dundas and Steve Dunlop, friend of the groom, of Stratford. Special music for the occasion was provided by Ashley's brother Joshua Gropp of Stratford, while Dylan's sister April Flach of Santa Monica, California, gave the reading, Union, by Robert Fulgham. Following the service, in keeping with the black and white theme, the newlyweds were treated to a ride through town in a 1967 black Satellite convertible owned by Glen and Dorothy Bender of New Hamburg. Family and friends enjoyed dinner at the Queen's Inn, followed by the reception at the Arden Park Hotel. Master of ceremonies for the day was the bride's brother Jason Gropp of Kitchener. Following a honeymoon to the Tobermory area, the Flachs have returned to their home at Falstaff Street in Stratford. Jory-Lynn Uyl graduated from Fanshawe College, London on June 13, 2012 in the Recreation and Leisure Program. She is returning to Fanshawe where she will be continuing her education in the Social Service Worker program. Jory-Lynn is the daughter of Peter and Linda Uyl of Blyth. Congratulations Jory, your family is very proud of you. Graduation Cassandra Uyl graduated from Lakehead University - Orillia Campus in the Concurrent Education Program on June 9, 2012. Cassandra received her Honours of Bachelor of Arts and Science and her Bachelor of Education. She has accepted a position to teach in Melbourne, Australia. Cassandra is the daughter of Peter and Linda Uyl of Blyth. Congratulations Cassandra, your family is very proud of you. Graduation A Very Happy 92nd Birthday Jim on September 14 Love from your family Continued from page 3 represented a lot of hard work,” she said. “Les has been a great teacher, he was very reassuring both in his persuasion of me to get involved and to keep going.” Cook said that McGregor is great at dancing because they’ve taken the time and learned what is necessary. “Posture and form are paramount,” he said. “After you get those down, other things are easy or just fall into place.” Under Cook’s tutelage, McGregor has been preparing to do a fox trot and rumba which fit the inception of the event. “Originally the competition was a ballroom and a latin dance and we’re getting back to that,” he said. “You can do what you want, but these will be good.” Cook said the fox trot isn’t easy to master but the two have worked hard at it and he said the rumba can be a more exciting dance to observe. “The rumba is a very personal very friendly dance that’s very intimate,” he said. “It’s very entertaining for the viewer because of the connection between the dancers.” McGregor said showing that connection is important and difficult. “Working on the rumba, you need to remember that you’re supposed to dance close,” she said, adding that one of her favourite moments from the past came when she was so involved in watching her feet that she was ignoring the rest of the dance. “Les looked up and jokingly said ‘I’m trying to flirt with you,’ but I was so focused, putting so much concentration on my feet, that I didn’t notice. “It’s been a lot of fun getting to the part where we can connect and not really think about the individual steps,” she said. This is Cook’s fourth foray into the event, and third as an instructor and he says he loves it. “Every partner is different and exciting,” he said. “I’ll keep doing it every year as long as they let me.” McGregor said her experience with dancing won’t end after the fundraiser. Cook says Rumba is exciting MONICA BAKELAAR Monica is the daughter of Calvin and Cheryl Bakelaar of RR1 Auburn. An Ontario Scholar from Central Huron Secondary School, Monica will be attending the University of Guelph-Humber in the fall to study Psychology. Ontario Scholar Continued from Page 3 of identity and improve their creative skill. Yanchus told the paper the initiative began with a pre-project that had Grade 8 and Grade 9 students create signs on plywood so they could learn to use a router. Once the students developed the necessary skills to handle the router on their own, they moved on to a thicker presentation on a two-inch- thick piece of wood that they could hang in their homes once completed. “The idea behind the project is not only to create a colourful issue of family, but also to create identity,” Yanchus said. Yanchus said he had taught students as young as Grade 5 how to use a router. A photo in the paper shows Yanchus with his students as they proudly show off their signs. Some made the signs in English, some in syllabics, used to write the Inuit language. When they lived in Blyth, Yanchus and his family lived in what is now The Station House Bed and Breakfast. He was responsible for bricking the exterior of the old frame Grand Trunk station on Dinsley Street. School project starts initiative Continued from page 11CBO will be attending the Ontario Building Association annualmeeting next week and we’ll make sure he raises the issue then.”Long also indicated that Acting Fire Chief Keith Hodgkinson hasbeen watching the issue intently andthat he has raised the issue with theOntario Fire Marshal’s office in the past few weeks. “The Fire Marshal’s office is following this issue very closely,” Long said. “There have been a few incidents in the province and it’s being watched.” DISPOSAL Public Works Superintendent Ralph Campbell stated that he has also run into issues at local landfills with the solar panels. “We’re starting to get some ofthese two-by-four foot panels at thelandfills,” he said. “We’re askingwhether we should be accepting them or not.” Campbell said he was telling people to “take them back where they got them” since some businesses will know what to do with them. MacGowan stated that Campbell should get in contact with the Ministry of the Environment to check how they should be dealt with. Solar panels showing up at landfill, cause questions Continued from page 2 unsure of numbers but it looked to be a fairly good group. The Zone C-1 Fall Convention was hosted by Branch 307 Howick and held at the Howick Community Centre. Comrade President Deb Cann and Comrade Mabel Glanville attended on behalf of the Branch. Comrade John Lowe attended in his capacity as District Youth Chairman. Comrade Eric Ross who is Tri- District Hospital Treasurer attended meetings in Toronto and attended the unveiling of the new Tri-District bus to be used by the veterans of Sunnybrook Hospital and Parkwood Hospital. The Sunday night dance had a small crowd attend to enjoy the music of the Red Rascal band. There were 11-and-a-half tables of players at the Saturday afternoon euchre. Winners were: first, Ethel Walker and Loran, 89; second, Grace Corbett and Bell Coleman, 77; third, John and Iola Subject,, 74; lone hand, Ed and Marie Stewart, seven; low, Jim Devereaux and Hazel McGonigle, 36. District meeting held in Howick Cullen, Hamilton win 50/50 A euchre party was held in Ethel on Monday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. hosted by Allan and Dorothy Martin. Winners were: 50/50 draw, Helen Cullen and Pat Hamilton; high, Judy Hahn and Keith Turnbull; lone hands, Norm Dobson, Margaret Peebles, Pat Hamilton and Helen Cullen; low, Vicki Siemon and Rex Whaley; tally prizes, Sharon Freeman, Allen Edgar, Isabelle Bremner, Myrna Burnett, Bill Siemon, Viola Adams, Mary Davidson and Kay Whaley. The next euchre will be Sept.17 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.