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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-15, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011. PAGE 7. Open 7 days WALTON 519-887-8429 * Christmas Trees * Pies & tarts (orders taken until December 18) * Fruit and nut trays (pre-order) * Frozen turkey rolls (white and dark meat) * Pop, munchies, etc. Don’t Worry ~ We’ve got what you need for a real country Christmas Christmas arriving with snow The time is racing by and it will soon be Christmas. A little taste of snow this past week made for some slippery driving, but I did not see any cars in the ditch this time. The nice covering of snow makes it seem more like winter and Christmas, and will maybe make the Christmasspirit more jolly.The second deer hunt is over and Idon’t think it was as successful asthe first one. The groups that I heard of did not get a large amount of deer, but there are now fewer to run into vehicles. The local gangs report numbers were down from other years and groups managed only five, six and seven or so deer. I am pleased to report that Isabel Armstrong is home from hospital and we hope she is improving everyday. Isabelle Craig is now in Seaforth Hospital recovering from a broken arm. We hope she heals quickly and is on the mend. Brian Workman had hip surgeryon Monday and is home. He iscoming along nicely.It was a weekend of familyChristmas celebrations for many. The Walton Hall had the Heibein family gather on Saturday afternoon for their celebration. They enjoyed a potluck meal and enjoyable afternoon get-together. The Brindley family gathered at the Hall on Sunday afternoon for their day together. They also enjoyed a great day together with a potluck meal. Karen Hoegy reports it was a very nice afternoon with about 30 Brindley descendants attending. She reports they had a bounteous supply of food and a great variety. By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON Not exactly a ‘balanced’ diet Faith Sebastian, left, and Ashley Stevenson were two students who participated at the Brussels Public School Kids Care 30 Hour Famine on Thursday Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9. The event ran from 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 through to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and the children took part in many activities, when not in class, to help take their minds off their grumbling stomachs. Faith and Ashley were participating in a balancing contest to see who could pick the bag up off the floor standing on one leg and using nothing but their teeth. (Denny Scott photo) The McClure family Christmas get-together was held at the Kinburn Hall with the Walton Hall and Walton Sports Club catering their meal. They had over 40 people enjoying a roast beef dinner with a delicious display of desserts. Home from the west for the winter is Adam McClure. He has been home for awhile and it was nice to see him at the McClure Christmas. He is continuing to learn the trade of butchering at this time. Another westerner home is Ray McClure. He is here for a short stay and was at the McClure family Christmas in Kinburn. He and his brother Neil of London, are headed away for a southern vacation for a week. When they return, Ray will be around until after Christmas to catch up with all the family members. The family of Marie Blake gathered at St. Ambrose Church to have their Christmas celebration. The nearly 60 enjoyed a catered meal by Beth Earl at 1 p.m. and then enjoyed the rest of the afternoon visiting. It was a boisterous affair with lots of little ones, but Christmas is a time of bringing family together. We have repeatedly warned of being watchful for deer and collisions, but I did not know I should also include coyotes. Our friend Barry hit a coyote on the road the other day. There was minimal damage to the vehicle but we can add another form of wildlife to be on the watch for. The Brussels-Walton Trailblazers have been busy putting up the trail stakes. They are getting the trails staked and remind everyone that just because there is a bit of snow, the trails are not ready until they are groomed and have a good base and that means a lot more snow. I see a few lawns have snowmobile tracks around and around some houses and down the side of the roads in the ditches. This is just a reminder to ride safe. Remember helmets are very important and be aware of traffic when near roadways. Our condolences to the Nonkes family on the loss of husband and father, Jack Nonkes. Our sympathies are extended to wife Sylvia and their children. They are also extended to the VanderVeen family and the extended families. The Duff’s United Church Women held their annual Christmas party on Wednesday evening. Theresa and Monique Baan arranged the evening for the ladies. There were 46 people who enjoyed the traditional turkey dinner provided by Sandra Nicholson Catering and helpers Vickie and Brittney of Bluevale. The guest speaker for the evening was Ingrid Backx of the Cranbrook area. She demonstrated making greenery arrangements and a few ladies were lucky to win arrangements including Marg Bennett, Jackie Glanville and Phyllis Mitchell. It was a lovely evening enjoyed by all. Party brings guests from west Former Dutch classmates meet 30 years later The “small world” concept was proven once again. Monique (van Ostaaijen) Baan was born in Holland and came to Canada about 30 years ago. Her family lives in the Stayner area and she came to Walton area following her marriage to Don Baan in 1994. Their children go to Grey Central Public School and Monique is involved with many of the school activities. New children are always starting at school, but meeting the parents sometimes takes time. Monique had the opportunity to meet a new parent, Ingrid Backx, at the Brussels Fair in 2009. Upon chatting, they realized they thought they were familiar with one and another and they were! The two ladies had come from the same town in Holland and had gone to school together, being in the same Grade 3 class. Isn’t it amazing that 30 years or so later, they would both be living and farming in Grey Township, mere miles away from each other. Truly, it is a small world. We are pleased to report that Emerson Mitchell had gone to hospital, had surgery and came home from hospital all within a 24-hour period. Emerson had a blocked artery and was scheduled for a cardiac catharization in St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener. He had a stent put in on Thursday morning and was sent home early Friday morning. He reports that he is feeling great, better than he has been, and is pleased with the success of the surgery. Phyllis stayed in Kitchener at Phil and Dianne Blake’s and was happy to bring Emerson home very early on Friday morning. We hope he continues to improve. Celebrating birthdays this past week include John Glauser, Mackenzie Gulutzen, Darian Fritz, Gary Ritchie, Shaune Stroop, Brook Beuerman, Paul Stroop, Evan Ducharme, Cheryl Mader, Casey Boven, Margaret Whitmore, Emma Taylor, Destiny Dunbar, Emma Baan, Elsie Carter, Jackie Clarke, Nanci Ducharme, Tracey Eckert, Dustin Fritz and Kim Kruse. Happy birthday to all. NEWS FROM WALTON At Christmas all roads lead home. Marjorie Holmes Holiday Hours Municipal Office December 23-26 CLOSED December 27-29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm December 30-31 CLOSED January 1 CLOSED January 2-6 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wishing you the very best of the holiday season from the Council and staff of North Huron See photos from the Brussels Santa Claus Parade on our website at www.northhuron.on.ca