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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-03-29, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007. Classified Advertisements HURON COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION REFERENCE #: S.F.T.(HC)2007-06 Bids are invited to supply all labour, materials, and equipment necessary for Janitorial Services, Snow Removal, Landscape & Site Maintenance at 299 Queen Street, Blyth (24 unit apartment building). Bids will be received for the above until 11:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, April 4, 2007, by the Huron County Housing Corporation, 77722D London Road, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0, 519-482-8505, from whom specifications and details may be obtained. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED TendersTenders NEWS FROM WALTON Our condolences to the family of Harry Gillis who passed away this past week. A private family funeral was held at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home. Following the committal, a family lunch was held at the Brubacher Restaurant in Ethel. Along with wife Mildred and family Lydia, John, Louise and Kevin and their families, they were joined by extended family from the Blyth area, Dan Campbell and wife of Aurora, Harold Campbell (Soup) and wife of Sarnia and special friend Marie Perrie. Harry will be remembered by many from the Brussels and Grey Twp. areas. He lived in Brussels and played on the Brussels Flyers Intermediate men’s hockey team that won the cup in 1946. Harry was the last surviving member of this team and the team picture can be found in the book, Our Story from Ainleyville to Brussels. Harry worked for the Twp. of Grey for 30 years as a road machinery operator. Harry and Mildred raised their family on the 16th of Grey where they have farmed since 1959. Clyde and Cathy McClure spent a day at Cathy’s uncle’s maple sugar bush near Paisley. They were there to help with the sap harvest but it wasn’t a great day for the sap to run. There’s no automation in this enterprise, so everything is done by hard work. Sent to collect pails of sap, Clyde and Cathy didn’t find a lot of sap, but they did find a mouse in a pail. It was up to Cathy to dispose of the creature as Clyde was busy breaking through the ice and getting his feet wet. The Saturday morning breakfast club was totally impressed by the great bravery shown by Leona McDonald. With no McDonald men around at the time, Leona ad her trusty shovel did in a possum that was hanging around the house. Good show Leona. Congratulations to the F.E. Madill high school girls hockey team that won a bronze medal last week in competition. Area girls on the team include Michelle Cousins, Chelsey McLellan, Kristen and Lacey McArter, Brianne Wheeler and Colleen Aitchison. Travelling to Belleville to watch the girls play in the tournament were Bill and Peggy Aitchison and Brenda Wheeler. Attending the Abbamania concert on Friday evening at the Blyth Festival were lots of Walton and area folks. Four ladies out for an enjoyable evening were Pat Dalton, Irma Visser, Betty Glanville and Bonnie Glanville. They report an absolutely fantastic evening, especially when the cute young blonde singer from the Abba tribute group ventured into the audience and chose our own Jack Ryan’s lap to sit on. It appeared to them all, that Jack was enjoying every bit of the attention and wife Marianna didn’t seem disturbed by all the attention to Jack. There were nine gentlemen off to Louisville to the annual truck show: Lorne Glanville, Nelson Ryan, Don Dalton, Ken Glanville, Brad Campbell, Gary McNichol, Tony Visser, Wayne Dolmage and Ken McClure. They reported having a good time on their return Saturday evening. Also at the truck show in Louisville were Harvey and Cindy Holland. They took a few extra days and will visit Florida as well. We’re pleased to hear that Clarence Flood is home from the hospital and had the family home to help on the weekend. Reports of more opposums coming close to homes have been reported. Some interesting facts on opposums are that they are the only marsupials in North America. That means they carry their babies in a pouch like a kangaroo. Their long hard rat-like tail is used like a fifth finger to climb and suspend from trees. They are the oldest living mammal and are actually good for the environment – eating rats, mice, bugs, berries and seeds. They are the least likely to contract rabies. Not usually aggressive they have the ability to “play dead” for up to four hours to avoid confrontation with a natural enemy, the coyote. Information on the opposum was compliments of friend Patty Banks. Attending the Legion public speaking event in Kincardine were Neil and Marie McGavin. They were there to hear Jacob McGavin compete. He won his division. Following the event, they went to Inverhuron to visit with old neighbours in Walton, Lyle and Lois Osborne. They dropped in to wish Lyle well with some health problems he is having and to catch up as old friends will do. Congratulations to Ken and Anne Williamson on celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Family and friends gathered at the BMG Community Centre for dancing and a social time, on Saturday evening. Jean Kirkby reports watching an amazing sight at the Goderich Harbour on the weekend. The tugboats were called upon to turn around the huge Algoma ship in the harbour. A co-ordinated effort by the tugs to gently manoeuvre the ship in the confined space, which the ship filled with one side to another at one point, before gradually getting the ship facing out of the harbour. It’s not something that’s done quickly and Jean reports enjoying putting in the time. Returning on a winning note from the national broomball championships held in Oddessa and Balgonie, Saskatchewan are some local boys. Playing on the Seaforth Hitmen are Adam DeBoer, Adam McClure, Steven McNichol and Drew Taylor. The team captured the gold medal in the B Division. Play started Wednesday, with the team losing a tough game in overtime. Suffering a 2-1 loss Thursday morning dropped them into the B Division. It was a different story from then on with four more games played successfully and the Hitmen capturing the gold. Teams participated from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario. Attending to cheer the team on were Fred and Heidi McClure and Fred DeBoer as a coach. They returned home Sunday evening tired, and proud. Celebrating birthdays last week were John Gillis, Elliott Hackwell, Kennedy Ann Huether, Angelo Marcuccio, Cathy Regele, Brandi Williamson, Randal Linton, Dave Watson, Kerrisa Eckert, John Van Vliet, Christopher Gulutzen, Ashley Hoegy, Ken Dalton, Jada Storey, Andrea Gingerich and Becky Laverty. Happy anniversary to Ken and Anne Williamson and Lorne and Bonnie Glanville. By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Fun and games There was plenty to smile about on Saturday night as Duff’s United Church in Walton hosted a family fun night. From left: Justin Morrison, Brent Alexander, Claire Mitchell, Sarah Alexander, Amanda Morrison and Alaina Poland. (Vicky Bremner photo) The Walton Women’s Institute met at the home of Marjory Humphries with seven members and two guests in attendance. The Huron Perth District president Darlene Harding paid her annual visitation. The other guest was Janis Vodden of Blyth, who explained and demonstrated the art and exercise of tai chi. The members also discussed the regular business, the change of ownership of the hall and the upcoming craft show in April for the district. Every member must donate an item to the latter. The meeting ended with the group enjoying angel food cake and fresh fruit provided by Marjory. Walton women learn tai chi Duff’s meets on Lent’s fifth Sunday Members and friends of Duff’s United Church were greeted by Judy Emmrich on the fifth Sunday of Lent. Gail Clarkson has returned and led the service. Adding her talents in ministry of music was Marie McGavin who sang He Touched Me. The scripture readings were given by Patty Banks and the offering was collected by Neil and Brian McGavin. The flowers at the front of the sanctuary were placed in memory of Harry Gillis. Palm Sunday will be celebrated next Sunday, April 1. A breakfast brunch will be held following the service. A Good Friday service will be held at Duff’s United at 3 p.m. Grocery tapes from Brussels and Seaforth Foodland and any Zehrs need to be turned in. Last year the church received over $500. The family games night held Saturday evening saw over 20 adults and lots of children enjoy a variety of games and fun.