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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-30, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009. The congregation at Duff’s United Church was on the small side for a lovely service led by Barb Hicks. Members and guests were welcomed by Chad, Crystal and Kaleigh McCallum. Barb spoke to the children about birthdays and wishes. She compared it to praying and talking to God. When wishing and praying for something, it doesn’t always turn out the way one hopes or happen immediately. She explained that God always answers prayer, but in four different ways. Sometimes it is yes, sometimes it is no, sometimes you must wait and sometimes you must grow, but there will be an answer. Her reflection was entitled Endless Beginnings. Jesus started with humble beginnings in his first 30 years of life. God’s plan, that included the crucifixion of Jesus, was yet another beginning for him. The creation of day and night, gives the opportunity of new beginnings every day. People have the opportunity to be in the church or community or be part of the church and community. Every day they can make that choice and have a new beginning. Following the service the congregation was invited to stay for anniversary cake, compliments of Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell. Announcements included a reminder and special invitation for all to attend the UCW’s meeting on May 6. The guest speaker for the evening is Sherri Hackwell, wife of Craig Hackwell, son of Mert and Doreen Hackwell. She is going to be speaking about her family’s upcoming move to Thailand to continue their mission work. They have five children and it will be quite an adventure for the family. Come out and learn more at 8 p.m. that night. The business meeting is at 7:30 p.m. The food bank is in need of donations at every time of the year and there are many families in the area in need. Save grocery tapes from Zehrs, Foodland Brussels and Seaforth and Scrimgeour’s. This is such an easy way to raise funds for the church and if everyone participates, it can be very worthwhile. Also bring old printer cartridges in for return and dollars for the church. At its April 21 meeting, Huron East council accepted the engineer’s report for the Greisbach municipal drain in Grey. Several affected landowners were in attendance. One resident wished to have his assessment appealed, so council set up a court of revision for the May 19 meeting. However, the other landowners were concerned about what that appeal might do to their assessments. Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan explained that the appeal process has to happen in order to satisfy all affected landowners. Clerk-administrator Jack McLachlan, insisted that the process would move swiftly now that the engineer’s report had been received. *** Council approved $296,833.89 in accounts payable. *** Council received chief building official Paul Josling’s monthly building permits report. To date Huron East has issued six building permits for a total value of $902,500. At the end of March last year, however, Huron East had issued 15 permits for a total value of $6,431,000. *** Council endorsed a resolution from the Huron Hospice Volunteer Service to declare the week of May 3 to May 9 National Hospice Palliative Care Week. *** Council authorized Jacquie Waechter to sell flowers at the Fina Plaza in Brussels for the MS Society’s Carnation campaign on May 9. It has been quite the week with the various changes in weather. It started with a cold, wet couple of days, improved a little mid-week, then by Friday, the winter coat was gone and it was shirt sleeves only. Saturday dawned as a nice day, but the weather turned quickly and torrential rains poured from the skies while winds caused havoc around the area. Hydro was out for a few hours around here, but other areas, lost power for over 48 hours. There was plenty of damage. Many barns lost portions of their rooves including those at Lavern and Marion Godkin’s and Gord Pryce’s. The family of Brian and Charlene McClure had quite a scare, as they were outside when the wind hit their place. It was very windy, then became quietly calm and just as suddenly the wind returned. They could only watch in fear as the wind lifted the roof off the barn and blew it over the top of their house, knocked off the tops of some trees and landed on the road. Another couple was struggling to keep their car on the road in the driving rain when a calf hutch blew across the road in front of their vehicle and certainly scared them. At KMM Drainage, rolls of drainage tile were scattered around the yard and field. Even a parked truck with someone in it, was moved by the force of the wind. Drainage tile already delivered in customer’s fields was found blown onto neighbouring properties. A lot of rooves are missing shingles and steel is missing from sheds. There were some pretty luckyfolks, such as Joe Ryan, FrankDolmage and Ken McCallum who alllost trees. They were lucky becausethe trees fell away from their homes,some by just a few feet. It was wild weather. Now thecleanup begins.It was quite a party at the BMGCommunity Centre on Saturdayevening to celebrate 60 years of marriage for Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell. There was a full house from the beginning with hardly a chair to be found by 7:30 p.m. The evening was filed with family entertainment. The Brussels pipe band, which Phyllis and grandson Jamie play in, performed for the gathered well wishers. Dance music was provided by the Keith Wilbee Band. Also during the evening, the community choir sang, with Glenda Morrison leading. A square dance was called by Mr. Flynn and his grandson, played the violin. Three groups danced. Graeme Craig played and sang the Auctioneer’s Song, which he had sung at Emerson and Phyllis 25th anniversary party. A trio of Mitchells, Phyllis and grandsons Jamie and Sean delighted the crowd playing the violins. Emerson and Phyllis came to the stage and offered their thanks to all who contributed to the wonderful evening and to their family and friends who attended. The evening wound up with a lunch and more dance music by the band. A special guest was bridesmaid Marie (Bennett) Coutts, the only surviving attendant from that special day. Guests attended from far and wide, including Owen Sound, Meaford, Port Hope, St. Catharines, Woodstock and even Wisconsin. It was a wonderful evening and with all the partying, the Mitchells still had time to have 10 guests at their B&B, as well as making it to church the next morning. The congregation was treated to anniversary cake following the service. Happy Anniversary to Emerson and Phyllis. A guest at Duff’s United Churchon Sunday morning was Dane Oliver.He is the son of Marilyn and the lateGlen Oliver, a name very familiar inthe Walton area.He has just returned home recentlyfrom 3 1/2 years abroad teachingEnglish in several countries. He isnow going to spend time with mom,Marilyn in Scarborough and catchingup with other relatives, some of them being around the Walton area. He was visiting with the McGavin family on Sunday and joined them for a late Easter celebration. Dane tells me he has really enjoyed his time overseas in Turkey, Czech Republic, Egypt, Thailand and most recently India. His educational degree is planning and geography, but this was a great way to see the world and indulge his passion for geography. He took a six- week course in teaching English. He has really enjoyed his venture and he freelances his teaching abilities. He has taught well- educated businesspersons, government officials and others in the techniques of the English accent and the art of conversation. The pay for the most part is not extraordinary and primarily it pays for food and rent, he said, but the experience is fantastic. Dane tells me that in most countries many people can speak English and are very helpful and friendly. The lifestyles and huge populations make for crazy and stressful times, but this was one he has thoroughly enjoyed. It was a surprise party at the Walton Hall on Saturday evening for Michael Gulutzen. His family managed to surprise him with a celebration for his 70th birthday. It was a full house with family and friends to enjoy the social evening together. Happy Birthday Mike. The Grey Bruce Singers held their annual spring concert on the weekend with many local folks attending. Former Walton resident, Bruce McDonald is a member of the group and it is always a wonderful show. This year the show was entitled,Showtime, a mixture of songs fromBroadway, television and popularrock. Heading to Saturday’sperformance were Leona McDonald,Isabel Wheeler, Betty Campbell andMargery Huether.The Sunday afternoon show seenJohn and Ruth Lowe, Anne Bosmanand Elaine Nichol going as well asMarilyn McDonald, Gerry and Anne Ryan and Jack and Donna Knight, Barb Tervit and Peg Cameron. They all report it was a wonderful show. It was a birthday time for Stan McClure on Saturday and a birthday breakfast was part of his special day. Making it very special was the chorus of happy birthday sang for him from all at the Walton Inn. Congratulations to first-time grandparents Dave and Brenda Linton. They are very happy to welcome a grandson, Sheldon Patrick Courtney as the newest member of the family. Proud parents are daughter Stacey and husband Joe of Ripley. Get-well wishes to Maryanna Ryan and Clarence White, both home from hospital. We also wish Wade Stephenson get-well wishes after suffering a sports injury. Our condolences to the Sills family on the passing of Frank Sills. Many will remember Frank as an owner of Sills Hardware in Seaforth, now run by his son Jim. Our sympathies to his family and friends and especially to granddaughter Tracey and Jeff McKee and family of Walton. Our sympathies are also expressed to the family of Adah Smith of Brussels. Adah will be missed by her family and her many friends at Huronlea. Celebrating birthdays this past week were Stan McClure, Gail Searle, Darrell McClure,Amanda Morrison, Avery Boven, Derick Bachert, Isobel Burke, Spencer Hackwell, Margery Huether, Tanner Steffler, Graeme Craig, Paul Humphries, Jessica Fraser, Kelly Marks, Jenna Regele, Kelsey Eckert, Mildred Gillis, Marcy McCall MacBain and Pat Parr. B. Hicks leads service at United NEWS FROM WALTON By Jo-AnnMcDonaldCall 887-6570PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON COMING EVENTS at the BRUSSELS LEGION for May Look for this ad the first week of the month only. Auditorium and small meeting room available to rent. Catering available. Info and general inquiries 519-887-6562 or 519-887-6570 SATURDAY, MAY 2 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. —————————— SUNDAY, MAY 3 Sunday night dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm $10.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy The John Heaman Band. —————————— SUNDAY, MAY 10 Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet Served from 4:30-6:30 pm Turkey, roast beef, ham, salads, dessert and more. Adults $15.00, Children 12 and under $7.00, Preschool free Reservations preferred but not required. Call 519-887-6562 and leave message or call 519-887-6570. —————————— SATURDAY, MAY 16 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. —————————— SUNDAY, MAY 17 No Sunday Night dance. —————————— FRIDAY, MAY 22 Joint installation with Seaforth Branch 156 at 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Entertainment to follow. —————————— TUESDAY, MAY 26 General Meeting at 8:00 pm. All comrades urged to attend. —————————— SATURDAY, MAY 30 Silent Auction from 11:00-4:00 pm. Many items including wooden Adirondack chairs, bird feeders, pickled eggs, baking, kitchen items, mechanic stool and much, much more. Proceeds to the Accessibility Fund. —————————— SATURDAY, MAY 30 Euchre tournament at 1:00 pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes. Lunch. $5.00 per person. Door prizes. —————————— SUNDAY, MAY 31 Sunday night dance from 7:00 - 11:00 pm $10.00 per person. Lunch. Enjoy The John Heaman Band. —————————— Huron East council briefs Council accepts engineer’s report 45th Anniversary Open House for Martin & Janie Wilts 45th anniversary at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church 2-4 pm Saturday, May 9th