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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-11-05, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009. Helping hand The Brussels Lions have contributed $3,200 to the pool for a new board and lifeguard chair and $5,000 to the washroom and accessibility renovations at the BMG Community Centre. Lions president Klaas Jorritsma, centre, made the presentation to arena manager Murray McArter and recreation board chair Kathy Sebastian. (Bonnie Gropp photo) The deer hunters were out bright and early on Monday morning and while out on the bus route, we saw hunters smiling broadly as being successful in their hunt. I saw two different groups and it looks like the first day of the hunt will be deemed a success. The former Winthrop Bus Lines final get-together with their former employees was held. Brian and Sharon Pryce and Doug and Gail Schroeder retired from ownership of Winthrop Bus Lines at the end of April. Murphy Bus Lines acquired the routes and some of the drivers now work for Murphys. The get-together included travelling to Clinton and Central Huron Secondary School. The group of 11 included the owners, former drivers and spouses and a few friends. The group enjoyed the presentation by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County titled, Endless Summer Beach Band. It was an evening of music featuring everyone’s favourite surfing hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Songs were featured from popular groups like the Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees and others. Great songs like Surfin’ USA, Little Deuce Coupe, Fun Fun Fun, had people from the audience up dancing and having a fun time. The bus group returned from the show to the home of Doug and Gail to enjoy a social time and story time of bus antics they have all experienced during the years. The drivers attending were John and Pat Gillis, Jo-Ann and Rick McDonald, Karen and Barry Hoegy, Dwayne and Karen Pryce, Schroeders and friends Gord and Irma Pryce and Ed Salverda. It was a nice evening and I’m sure when Brian starts missing our friendly faces, he will want to have a get- together again sometime. Jeanne Kirkby and John Gaunt have returned from a trip to the west coast. They went by train to Vancouver. From Vancouver, they boarded the ferry and headed to Vancouver Island, where they rented a car and went to their destination of Duncan, B.C. The occasion for the trip was to celebrate John’s sister, Barb’s, 75+1 birthday. The family organized a family dinner for the over 30 or so family members able to attend. There was a second gathering the next day for around 50. John and Jeanne had the wonderful experience of housesitting for a friend of Barb and husband Tim’s for the time they were there. The beautiful home overlooked the peaceful Quachicum Lake, one of three little lakes around Duncan. Jeanne and John spent a lot of the time touring the area of Duncan, Port Albany, Quotucan Bay and the area known as the Cathedral of the Woods, an area of gigantic trees. They had the opportunity to visit the farm that Barb and Tim had lived on. Time had worked over the years to make the farm energy efficient and they enjoyed seeing it. There were many different stores to investigate, used book stores to browse and markets to go to in the area. They had wonderful weather to enjoy while away. The train trip was also a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely fabulous with gourmet meals in the dining car. The observation car gave a wonderful view of the endless flat fields of the prairies, including a potash mine in Saskatchewan. The beautiful mountain scenery, waterfalls and lovely sunsets were all enjoyed by Jeanne and John. They report they met some wonderful new folks on the train and thought it was a wonderful trip. Fred and Karen Uhler were the host family for the Innes clan reunion not long ago. There were about 14 arriving to enjoy the day, a delicious dinner, look over many old pictures from years gone by, play a few lively games of euchre and pick up some pumpkins from Fred’s huge selection. Anna (Innes) Cunningham, Karen’s mother, was happy to see her nephews and nieces, children of her brother Bill and sister Mary’s families, as well as many of her own family and grandchildren. Congratulations to Crystal (Semple) McCallum as she has graduated from a course at the University of Western in London. Crystal received her Masters in Clinical Science, specializing in open wound care. Attending the graduation ceremonies were many of her family including husband Chad and daughter Kaleigh, Calvin and Gail Semple and Betty McCallum. The group enjoyed a celebration dinner together and congratulations to Crystal. Crystal has been a busy girl, as she was asked to attend a conference in Quebec for four days last week. Crystal designed a poster as part of her course and it was chosen to be displayed at the conference. Crystal was asked to come and speak about the poster and its importance. The Walton Hall was the place for the first meeting of the year for the BW Trailblazers Snowmobile Club on Wednesday evening. There is always plenty of work to be done prior to the snowmobile season and the dozen or so members on hand had lots to discuss. There are some signs already up, some culvert work to be done, landowners to be approached and the list goes on. Paul Dodds at McGavin’s is the man to talk to if you’re interested in knowing more about the club. The Walton Hall was decorated in its Halloween finest for the engagement party for Kelly McDonald and Adam Jarosz on Friday evening. Head decorators LeeAnn Konarski and Alicia Dick created a world of black and orange, ghouls, spiders, pumpkins, lighted trees and more. The Halloween theme required costumes for those attending and there were many wonderful ideas for costumes. The engaged couple came dressed as a bride and groom from the 70s and there were hippies, a Roaring 20s girl, gogo dancer, lock and key, minister, pirate, Fred and Wilma Flintstone and more. The 22 party guests did a great job in the costume department. The evening kicked off with a late supper that included skeleton ribs, bat wings, devilled eyeballs, spider eggs in sauce and ghoul slaw with dried flies. When everyone’s supper settled, Adam and Kelly spoke and presented gifts to their surprised wedding party attendants. The games then began and great fun was had by everyone. A Halloween party was held in the shed of Chris and Judy Lee on Saturday evening. Party organizers were Chris, Judy and Patty Banks and they invited a few friends in for the evening for a night of games and fun. Ghosts, ghouls and strange stuffed guests hung from the rafters, sat in chairs and welcomed all who attended. But it was not just a Halloween party, it was surprise, a birthday party for Judy Lee. Judy arrived home after trick or treating with grandson Caden in Seaforth, to find nearly 30 family and friends hiding in the shed to surprise her. Chris reports that the last thing Judy said to him before leaving for Seaforth, was to promise not to tell anyone it was her birthday on Sunday. Chris can say honestly that he didn’t tell anyone that night it was her birthday, because he had done that weeks before. Judy celebrated a special birthday, some where between 55 and 65, probably about half way I’d say. Judy was very surprised and the night was filled with party games, ghoulish stories, surprises, dancing and of course food. It was a fun night with many great costumes including Braveheart, Bow Lady, She Devil, Dracula, pirate, hunter and a fairy princess and more. Happy birthday Judy! Celebrating birthdays to finish up October were Brent Alexander, Mackenzie McGavin, Janine Knight and Davis Steffler. Kicking off November are Marvin Bachert, Stephen Burke, John Gaunt, Peggy Humphries, Garret Mader, Bruce Blake, Connie Cook, Darryl Hoegy, Jim Ryan, Chris Stevenson and Kathleen Williamson all celebrating in the first week of the month. Auburn Co-op ~ 519-526-7262 Keep Warm this Winter! We’re the country store with more! Great selection of work boots, socks, coveralls, pants, jackets, gloves, gel flex rubber boots and more. Our great selection of safety clothing and footwear has now arrived. So don’t be caught in the cold this winter. Get in while selection is at its best! We have a great selection of quality winter workwear with the brand names you’ve been known to trust at the best prices around! MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming Council and Committee meetings for the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry will be held: Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 pm Emergency Planning Meeting Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 pm DWQMS Belgrave Water Meeting Friday, November 13 at 8:30 pm Emergency Exercise Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Graduation David Kelly, son of Gisèle Kelly and the late Peter Kelly graduated from Fanshawe College, June 18, 2009. David received his diploma in Motive Power Technician (Diesel). He is currently employed at Sparling’s Propane. Congratulations Dave. We are proud of your accomplishments. Love Mom, Gisèle, Lisa, Sarah and Laura. By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Thanks The Men’s Town League presented the recreation board for the BMG Community Centre with a cheque in the amount of $5,000 for the new washroom and assessibility upgrades. Accepting the money from Mike Thomas, left, and Jeff Heibein, is board chair Kathy Sebastian. (Bonnie Gropp photo)