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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-02-05, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009. PAGE 19. Congratulations Brussels Legion’s youth education chairman John Lowe, back left visited Brussels Public School to present awards to some students who took prizes in the Zone C-1 poster and literary contest. Recipients were, back row, left from Lowe, Meagan Dolmage, second, intermediate colour poster; Kristina Gibson, third, junior black and white poster. Front: Jacob Holthuysen, third, junior poem; Kaitlin Wick, first, primary colour poster. Absent was Hayley Rehkopf, first, primary black and white poster. Wick and Rehkopf’s work went on to the District level where they placed third and fourth respectively. (Bonnie Gropp photo) I suppose it is official that winter is going to be here for six more weeks. Groundhogs Wiarton Willie, Phil and Sam all were on the same page or should I say the same snowbank and saw their shadows. We can always hope that they are wrong, but the middle of March is just around the corner and hopefully it will be spring anyway. If you are readers of the Farmer’s Almanac, it also forecasts lots more snow for the month of February. We should all have very toned upper body muscles with all the shovelling. People employed in the snow removal business are also complaining that they have seen enough snow for this year. We have to give credit where credit is due. The roads departments have been doing a great job at clearing the snow, but it’s sometimes difficult with vehicles parked on the side of the roads. Congratulations to Jacob McGavin who has been chosen as one of 12 Junior Citizens of the Year in Ontario. Jacob will be presented with his award at Queen’s Park in Toronto in March. Returning from a trip to Florida were Paulene Gulutzen and her sister Shirley Hertlein. They drove with a friend and spent a week enjoying the area. It was not really warm but comfortable. They did a lot of walking and meeting new folks in the park. They flew home to our wonderful winter deep freeze. Heading to Cuba and the Playa Costa Verde resort were Eric and Deb Ross, Bill and Carol Stevenson, Bob and Laura Bridge, Mike and Karen Thomas and her sister Kathy and Darby. It was warm, but they did have a couple of days of rain. They spent time horseback riding on one of the misty rainy days in the mountains. They enjoyed catamarans, snorkelling, paddle boats and spent lots of time bicycling in the area. Some of them took the train into the flea market which it was quite interesting. Great nightly entertainment was enjoyed. Chad and Kristen Fisher have returned from a cruise around Mexico and report having a great time. Klaus and Shelley Jorritsma have returned from a fantastic trip to Costa Rico. They had a five-hour flight, then a short 20-minute flight to the small island where their resort was. They met a couple from Regina while away and had some enjoyable times together. They went four- wheeling around the island and really enjoyed their week. The Brussels Curling Club had an enjoyable jitney at the Seaforth Curling Club on Saturday. There were 23 curlers having a good day. Steve and Marni Knight organized the event. The teams curled for the first couple of ends, then rotated through the team members so everyone had the opportunity to skip. The winning team was Murray Hoover, Jeff Cardiff, Mary Bernard and Madeline Steiss. The lucky turkey shoot was won by Reg Vinnicombe. The teams played two six-end games and enjoyed a soup and beef on a bun lunch. The Walton Hall was the place for a surprise birthday party for Clint Emmrich’s 60th. There was around 30 family members and friends gathered to have a great time. There were games of lost heir, spoons and stories to tell, for an enjoyable evening. Our condolences are expressed to the Zwep family on the passing of Aafke Zwep. The Zwep family, Jacob and Aafke with their children Atje, Harry, Annette, George and Jerry lived on the 16th of Grey for many years. Jacob Zwep passed away in 1979 and in 1993 Aafke moved into the newly-built Huronlea where her home has been for the last 16 years. I remember first meeting Mrs. Zwep at Humphries General Store in Walton. It was after I first came to Walton and she welcomed me to the corner of the 16th of Grey. Huronlea welcomes Malinda Johnston back in their midst this past week. She returns there, after spending time in hospital, then in Braemar in Wingham. She is in the nursing care unit and many of her friends from the apartments will be able to drop in for a visit. Congratulations to Justine King on the birth of a baby boy,Ayden. First- time grandparents, Bill and Tammy King are thrilled. Returning from a trip to Cozumel, Mexico are Gary and Rachel Sutcliffe and Trevor Sutcliffe and Karen deVries. They had a great trip with nice and warm weather. They went four-wheeling, snorkelling and rented jeeps to go touring around the island. The Brussels Curling Club has completed the three weeks of curling with the Grade 7/8 students from Brussels Public School. Helping on the last week were Jo-Ann McDonald, Mary Bernard, Marianne Bernard and Steve Steiss. Helpers on the other two weeks were Jeff Cardiff and Karen Uhler. Home for a visit and to do some work is Brian Marks. He is helping to get the house ready for mom Maxine’s return from Parkwood. The Cranbrook darts are having a good turnout of folks just looking to have a little fun. On Jan. 21 the high scores of the night were by Sarah Joslin with a 99 and by Frank Workman with a 128. On Jan. 28 the husband and wife team of Brad and Gayle Speiran were hard to beat with high scores of 86 and 114 respectively. Folks are welcome to come out any Wednesday night or call John at 519-887-6009 for information. A few birthdays finished off January. Celebrating were Chris Ryan, Mark Wilbee, James Blake and Dave Watson. February kicks off with lots of people celebrating. They are: Thys DeJong, Sarah Mitchell, Elgin Schade, Brian Williamson, John Driscoll, Marilyn McDonald, Mike Durell, Amy Whyte, Pamela Hackwell, Sherri Bachert, Arnold denDekker, Katie Dionne, George Kruse and Heather Williamson. Nicely done Lexi Smith, a student at Grey Central Public School took third place for her junior colour poster in the Legion’s Zone C-1 poster and literary contest. Making the presentation to Smith was Brussels Legion’s youth education chairman John Lowe. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Benefit Night And Silent/Live Auction Friday, February 6 Blyth Community Centre A Fundraiser in assistance of BJ and Ang Cullen Donations in trust may be made at C.I.B.C. in Blyth or United Communities Credit Union in Clinton. For more information please contact: Bill and Susan Meyers at 519-482-5846 or Mike Boven at 519-523-9060 DDOOOORRSS OOPPEENN AATT 88::0000 PPMM Proudly hosted by: The Clinton and District Kinsmen & Kinettes and The Londesborough Lions Club Donation box at the Door An Age of Majority Event Valentine’s Dance Saturday, February 7th Memorial Hall, Blyth Dance to the Riverview Band 9 pm to 1 am $10.00 a person lunch available, cash bar, age of majority Sponsored by the Blyth Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Proceeds to the Building Fund Tickets available at the Legion 519-523-9535 By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON