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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-10-28, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010. It has been a good week for the farmers of the area with the corn har- vest being the most popular crop coming off. There are still, if you can believe, white beans waiting to be harvested and even hay still being cut. I have seen just the odd field of soybeans in our area yet to be har- vested, but hopefully the weather holds for a while yet. Congratulations to The Citizen on celebrating its 25th anniversary. There was a good crowd on hand at each of the offices on Wednesday and Thursday nights. My sources tell me that it was an interesting night and the praises of many were given by publisher Keith Roulston. It was reported that one subscriber of The Citizen threatened to cancel his sub- scription because of my article. Keith did not know how to react to this statement until the gentleman explained his comment. The gentle- man explained that my article reports about the many wonderful places people travel to and enjoy great holidays. He was complaining to Keith that my article has his wife wanting to go on more vacations to some of these great places. It’s great to know that my article is the root of some discussion in some homes. Congratulations to John and Merle Cousins on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The Cousins family gathered at the Fireside Café to enjoy a family dinner. John and Merle have three children, Doug and wife Sheila, Ken and wife Sheila and Gwen and husband Todd. They have eight grandchildren. The brothers and sisters of John and Merle were also in attendance for the day. They included George and Emily Cousins, Betty Campbell and Laurie Cousins and Ross and Joyce Fitch, Earl and Audrey Fitch and Ruth and Lucian. The group returned to the home of Ken and Sheila Cousins to enjoy cake and ice cream and a few friend- ly games of cards. Congratulations to John and Merle. Our get-well wishes go out to Mary Mann who is a patient in Listowel Hospital. We hope she is improving everyday. Our thoughts are with Marie Coutts who is not feeling as well these days. We hope she is feeling better. Our condolences to Mary Ten Pas and family on the loss of her mother Joan Winkle. Enjoying a great visit with family members is Patty Banks. The mar- riage of her son Tanner brought Patty’s brothers from Vanderhof,B.C. for the occasion. Mike Wheelerwas only able to stay for the week-end but along with brother Tim andwife Charlene, they were able to goto London the day after the wedding.They went to Tanner and Loni’shome and then went out to enjoyChinese food, which is quite differ- ent from the Chinese food of B.C. Patty spent the week with Tim and Charlene and they toured Huron County enjoying the sights. They went to St. Jacobs, the Farmers’ Market and did the Mennonite tour. They spent a day at Niagara Falls and had the highlight treat of having breakfast at the Walton Inn. They met many of the area folks and Patty’s friends. The Wheeler broth- ers are ranchers and Tim had the opportunity to talk with some of our local cattle farmers and other farm business folks. Their final day was spent visiting at niece Brandi and girls’ home before returning to B.C. Patty reports it was awesome having her family around and was glad to have had the time together. Harold and Pearl McCallum and Wayne and Joyce Hartman spent a wonderful time at Manitoulin over the past weeks. Pearl reports the weather was wonderful and the colour of the leaves was spectacular. Winthrop United Church hosted the special occasion of the baptism of John and Marci McCall MacBain’s wee daughter, Indre on Friday afternoon. The church held many family and friends of the cou- ple and was decorated for the occa- sion by Jillian’s of Mitchell. The McCall MacBain family was around for only a few days before returning home. The Walton turkey supper is com- ing up fast and help is needed. The prep begins on Tuesday morning, continues into the afternoon and set up at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre is on Tuesday evening. There is lots of equipment to be taken to the arena and tables to be arranged and set. Cutlery has to be wrapped and various other jobs to be done. We need all hands able to help and young people can earn community service hours by help- ing. Wednesday is the big day and again, the more hands the lighter the job for all. Men are welcome to help. Tickets are available from UCW members, Walton Inn and George’s to Jo-Ann’s. The Walton/Winthrop birthday bunch of ladies (plus one), gathered at the Walton Inn this week to cele- brate two October birthdays. Birthday girls are Brenda Bernard and Judy Beuerman. The group included Marlene Glanville,Yolanda Gubelman, Jennifer Vellinga, Jeanette Robinson, Karen Braecker and Carol and Shawn Rennick. The group had birthday breakfast and lots of chatter. A baby shower was hosted by Laura Beacom for Melissa Beacom and newborn son, Daniel. Theyreceived many lovely gifts from thefamily and friends attending.Grandma Judy Beuerman reports hewill be the best-dressed young manfor quite a while.What a surprise to find a familiarface in the Ontario Out of Doorsmagazine Fall 2010. In the section titled “memory bank” are pictures taken by family and friends of suc- cessful hunting triumphs. There pic- tured beside an eight-point buck she shot was Joelle Glanville of Walton. The caption states that she arrived with a pink camo gun case to start last year’s deer hunt. The guys kind of snickered, but she had the last laugh, when she shot the first deer of the week. Joelle is the oldest daughter of Robert and Jackie Glanville. A reminder that Monday, Nov. 1 isthe beginning of the first deer hunt of2010. Hunters will not have to risequite so early, as Daylight Savingsdoes not end until Nov. 7. It is stilldark until almost 8 a.m. in the morn-ing, so be wary after that for running deer. Of course that means itwill be light longer, so they will be hunting longer in the day. Just be watchful as the deer will be on the move. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Brett Lee, Lois McCall, Janice MacGillvary, Doug Bauer, Wayne Todd, Andrew Groothuis, Teresa Baan, Tanner Leslie, Dan Taylor, Murray Dennis, Douglas Wey, Erma Williamson, Shannon McGavin, John Steffler, Brianna Williamson and Liam Sutcliffe. Happy birthday to all. A great honour Mike Noble of Brussels, centre, was honoured in Wingham on Oct. 15 as part of the OPP Western Region Commissioner’s Awards. Noble, a Brussels firefighter, along with his two col- leagues, Derek Spanninga, left, and Bill Schmidtz, saved the life of a co-worker on Sept. 15, 2009. Noble and his co-workers acted swiftly lowering the 22-year-old victim to the trailer floor after he attempted suicide at work. Once on the floor, Noble was unable to detect any vital signs on the victim and began CPR until they were able to obtain a heartbeat. Noble received the Commissioner’s citation for life saving and the St. John Priory Meritorious Certificate. Despite initial reports that the man who attempted suicide would have lasting mental effects, he has now fully recovered and has suffered no lasting effects. (Photo submitted) By Jo-AnnMcDonaldCall 887-6570PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON NEWS FROM WALTON