HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-11-20, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008.
Brussels Majestic Women’s
Institute meeting of Nov. 12 was
held at the Brussels Library with 12
members, 12 guests from Walton
WI, and four community guests
including two speakers.
Kari Bell spoke on her experience
as the Fall Fair Ambassador and
updated everyone on what she is
doing this year.
She also thanked the Institute for
its ongoing support of the
ambassador competition.
The other speaker was Heather
Armstrong from the Heart and
Stroke Foundation. She spoke on
prevention of heart attack and
stroke. She said get plenty of sleep,
exercise, good food, and don’t
smoke. Get up and move 45 minutes
a day, reduce stress by reading,
walking, hobbies, only sweat the big
stuff, have a positive attitude and
only ask questions that give you
good answers.
In the past year there have been
2,800 automated external
defibrillators placed in Ontario at a
cost of approximately $4,000 each
including training. The chance of
survival is 25 per cent higher with
the AED.
She also reminded that the
Foundation is always looking for
volunteers. If interested give them a
call.
Regular business was also
conducted. A donation will be sent
to the Children’s Health Foundation
of London and also to the Huron
County Children’s Aid Christmas
drive.
A reminder about the Huronlea
craft sale for Dec. 6 was given.
Contact Kathy Bridge.
The next meeting is the Christmas
lunch in Walton Dec. 10 at 11:30
a.m.
Anyone wishing to attend a
meeting can contact Bev Craddock,
public relations officer, 519-887-
9879.
Fair ambassador speaks at WI
Snow much fun
Rachel Hastings, 10, her sister Heather, eight, and cousin Colton, 11, give the photographer
something to think about as they strike a pose, while playing in the season’s first real snowfall
this past weekend. (Vicky Bremner photo)
The Walton Women’s Institute
were the guests of the Brussels
Women’s Institute for their meeting
on Wednesday afternoon. As part of
their ROSE (Rural Ontario Sharing
Education) program of education in
the community, they invited Walton
as well as many of the local ladies to
attend.
The topic of the day and the
special guest speaker was Heather
Armstrong from the Heart and
Stroke Foundation. She had an
interesting talk for all to enjoy.
In hospital at this time is Doris
Foster in Wingham and Maxine
Marks in Seaforth. We wish them
both improved health.
Our condolences are expressed to
the family of the late Barb Stiles
Knight Rumball on her passing.
Deepest sympathy to her daughters
Patty and Judy and their families.
The funeral was held on Saturday in
Brussels.
Congratulations to June
Williamson and Ross Veitch on their
marriage on Saturday in Listowel.
Pam Hackwell spent a couple of
days home with Howard and Audrey
Hackwell. It’s nice to get out of the
big city for the quieter life of the
country.
Pat Dalton and Carol Rennick
spent the weekend in Niagara Falls.Don reports that if they spent time atthe casino, and had any bigwinnings, it will be a well-keptsecret.The Walton Hall was the place forOne Stop Shopping on Fridayevening. There were nearly 10 homeparty vendors set up to display theirwares to help get people’s Christmas
shopping started. There were quite a
few drop in and browse the displays
and enter their names for the door
prize. Lucky winner was Heidi
McClure. The event was organized
by Tracey McKee who reports it was
a nice success.
The Walton Hall was also the spot
for the celebration of Fred and Heidi
McClure’s 25th anniversary party.
There were nearly 60 family and
friends gathered for the evening.
Family albums and pictures and
even Heidi’s wedding dress were
displayed.
Most of the wedding party were
able to attend, but unfortunately the
nasty weather kept two of them from
making it to Walton. Heidi’s mom
and dad, John and Hannah Nater,
were able to attend from Mitchell
and her brother Bill had the honour
of introducing everyone and saying a
few words to all.
Fred and Heidi have three children
Darrell, Jennifer and Adam.
It was a lovely evening with lots of
snacks, lunch and dancing. Congrats
to the happy couple.
A shock to the community was the
sudden passing of Clarence Flood.
Our sympathies are extended to the
Flood family on their loss.
Clarence worked for the railroad
and lived in or near Walton all his
life.
By Jasmin Roth
On the wet day of Saturday, Nov.
15 the 4-H Christmas Crew met at
the Cranbrook Hall to eat treats,
decorate the hall for Christmas and
make chocolate turtles.
First they planned on what they
would do for their float being
entered into the Brussels Parade on
Nov. 29.
The theme for the parade is
Family and Fun so members had to
think of what they could include to
the float to make it fit that.
They are going to collect non-
perishable food items to donate to
the food bank along the route.
They decorated the Christmas tree
with lights and bulbs.
Next they made turtles with
pecans, caramel and lots of
chocolate. They melted the
chocolate, then the caramel onto the
pecans. They spooned the chocolate
onto the sticky globs of caramel,
then left them to harden.
At home all members made their
own favourite Christmas treat and
brought that to the meeting along
with the recipe.
After all the hard work they got to
gobble down tasty treats. Some of
these were confetti squares, reindeer
cookies, ginger crinkles, chocolate
chip cookies, nacho dip and trail
mix.
The last meeting will be held Nov.
29 when they will be decorating the
float.
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Thank You
Our Heartfelt Thanks to everyone in making our
7th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon a success.
We appreciate your support in raising $87,779 towards
our goal of $100,000 for New Ultra Sound Equipment.
If you missed the radiothon you may still support our project
by mailing your cheque to us.
We extend our Special Thank You to CKNX Radio am920,
FM 101.7 The One and The Bull 94.5 FM for Sponsoring the
Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon.
Also our Special Thanks to the Wingham Advance-Times for
their coverage and advertising for this event.
Again Many Thanks for Your Support
Board of Directors
Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
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