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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-11-03, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011. PAGE 11. What a difference a few days can make. Combines have been going steady with the break in the weather at the end of last week and acres of corn are fast disappearing from the fields. There are still soybeans out and with the good weather on the weekend, a few more fields were harvested. The yard at Cook’s, a division of Parrish and Heimbecker, is very full these days. A mountain of corn has appeared in the middle of the yard. The good weather had the farmers working 24/7 and it was a constant flow of tractor and wagons and trucks, hauling corn to Walton. I’m sure all receiving grain elevators are the same. A reminder to everyone to drive carefully with all the machinery on the roads day and night. Corn, soybeans come off with good weather Jockeying for position Dallas Coultes from East Wawanosh Public School, left, and Mitchell Ward from Brussels Public School, right, took part in a district soccer tournament at Grey Central Public School on Oct. 27. (Denny Scott photo) Village sees family membersreturn to help, from vacations Returning from a week’s holiday in Puerto Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico are the Banks family and friends. Patty Banks was joined by her children Tanner and wife Loni, Brandy and Johnny and Cassandra and Sheldon and Patty’s friend Gwen from Smithers, British Columbia. Gwen met the Ontario group in Mexico. They had the most perfect, beautiful weather. They enjoyed the family time together, swimming in the ocean and the activities provided by the beautiful resort. Walton has changed a bit over the last week. The house beside the old rail tracks, on the Smith property, was moved. Two weeks ago, before the rain, the first half was moved and then this week, the second half was moved. It was a very muddy and tricky procedure, but it was accomplished and now it is at its new home farther north. Howard and Audrey Hackwell have had Pam Hackwell home for a couple of visits and their other daughter Patricia Andrades has also been home a couple of times in the past weeks. They have been helping out with things since Howard’s surgery. Howard is home and doing well. Judy Emmrich has been in Toronto all of last week attending union meetings for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. They were from all across Canada. They attended meetings every day and held elections for the many positions. They only meet every three to four years so there are many things to discuss. They had long days with a little over one hour breaks for lunch and dinner. She stayed at the Westin Harbour Castle, but the food was very expensive. The convention itself was at the convention centre across the road and food was available at a more reasonable cost. She returned exhausted from the week’s events but satisfied with what was accomplished. Our sympathies are extended to the Bremner family on the passing of Fran Bremner. She will be sadly missed by her children, Barb, Bonnie, Doug, Rob, Murray, Barry, Jerry, June and Shawn. Our condolences are also extended to her shadow of 83 years, twin sister, Nora Stephenson and brother Charlie Shaw. Fran was a dedicated supporter of the village of Brussels and was an active member in many organizations. Always up for some fun and always full of ideas of how to have a great time. I met Fran shortly after coming to Brussels and curled with her, for her, against her and alongside her for many years in the Brussels Ladies Curling Club and enjoyed just a wee drop together many times. A lovely lady who will be missed by many. Our sympathies to the Bremner and Shaw families. Celebrating the big 50 on the weekend was Steve Rathwell. A gathering of nearly 60 family and friends celebrated in the very full shed. Steve has such an extensive array of friends. Deb apologizes for not being able to invite every friend he has. I received her apology after she was telling me about the party. Happy birthday Steve! Graham Work celebrated his 90th birthday last Saturday at the Delta Armouries Hotel in London with a large group of friends and family. Graham was very surprised to arrive at the hotel to see the celebration. Graham’s wife Marg travelled to London with him. A surprise guest was the couple’s son Ken who made the trip from Alberta. All of Graham’s nieces and nephews were in attendance travelling from Toronto, Caledonia, Conestoga and London. Graham continued his celebration on Wednesday at a party in Ripley at his daughter Judy’s home. Celebrating birthdays this past week were Shannon McGavin, John Steffler, Carol Humphries, Helen Boven, Brianna Williamson, Liam Sutcliffe, Brent Alexander, MacKenzie McGavin, Janine Knight and David Steffler. November has started off with Judy Lee, Marvin Bachert, Peggy Humphries, Stephen Burke, John Gaunt, Garret Mader, Johnny Ryan, Bruce Blake and Alexis Terpstra. Happy birthday to all. NEWS FROM WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON This year give a gift that will last all year long Send a one year subscription for The Citizen to: Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prov.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postal Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date to start subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return with payment to: The Citizen Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 or Box 152, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 For U.S. and foreign subscription rates call our office at 519-523-4792 ❑ Payment Enclosed Please send a gift card from 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CITIZEN FOR ONLY $34.00 Find a job or advertise a job on the Jobs In Huron section of our website at www.northhuron.on.ca Listowel theft chase spills into Huron On Wednesday, Oct. 26 just before 5 a.m. Perth County OPP officers were called to a residence on Elma Street West in Listowel where the home owner reported the theft of his trailer and ATV. Huron and Perth County OPP officers patrolled for a vehicle towing the stolen trailer and All- Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Shortly after 5 a.m. officers observed a pickup truck with the stolen trailer and ATV attached, in the area of Road 180 and Perth Line 55 west of Monkton. Officers followed the vehicle into Huron County where it headed westbound on Moncrieff Road. Officers deployed a spike belt, resulting in the vehicle losing control and ending up in a ditch area along London Road. Two males ran from the pickup truck and were arrested. The ditched pickup truck was found to have been stolen from a North Huron address. The two males, currently in custody, were held for a bail hearing in Goderich on Oct. 26. The Perth and Huron OPP Crime Units with the assistance of the OPP West Region Identification Unit out of Mount Forest are actively investigating this incident. The OPP is also reminding the public to be vigilant in securing their vehicles and residential properties as criminals are taking advantage of opportunities afforded to them by our trusting population. Persons observing unusual activities in their neighbourhoods are urged to immediately contact the police. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information about the recent break- ins and vehicle thefts in Huron and Perth County to contact them at 1- 888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.