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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-01, Page 13Boys, boys, boys. Proud first-time parents of baby boy, Kaden are Rob and Karen Mason of Walton Road. Grandparents are Harv and Pat Bernard and they’re very excited. The next new baby is Benjamin, the first child for Ben and Sandy Terpstra. First-time grandparents are Gerry and Thea Rijkhof of Walton Road who are also overjoyed with a grandson. The second child for Brent and Shirlee Groothius of Blyth Road is welcomed by big sister Esther. She says she can hold new brother Andrew all by herself even if she’s only just over two years old. Keith and Janet Bachert have another grandchild to add to their loving family. Wow, that’s the fourth baby boy for our small area in the last month. Celebrating Dianne McCallum’s birthday at the Walton Inn were Dianne and a few friends. Enjoying lunch together were friends Heidi McClure and Patti Banks, along with Dianne’s sister Donna McClure. We have a crop circle in Walton! It’s not in the usual place in the middle of a field, but in the centre of the P&H facilities yard. We also know it has not appeared out of nowhere or supernaturally. It’s a new way to store corn when space has become limited. The crop circle by Ag Stor is a circle created by steel sections bolted together, then a crane lifts a large cone-shaped tarp over it after it has been filled with dry corn and has reached its peak. An estimated 2,500 - 3,000 tonnes of dry corn are now under cover at the Walton facility. Another first for Walton. The building at McGavins is taking shape with three sides up already. The kids on the bus are always interested in the progress. Wildlife always gets the children’s attention as well. The wild turkey family we were used to seeing hasn’t been out for a week, but a fox has been spotted twice now in the same area. We’re hoping the fox hasn’t found our turkeys. Then there is the deer population. As the fields become bare, we see deer most every day. Ours have been from a distance but driver Doug Schroeder saw his up close and personal – on the front grill of the bus Monday morning. Doug wasn’t hurt and no students were on the bus. The bus suffered the damage. I heard that there were over 50 car- deer collisions last weekend, so everyone needs to be watchful. It’s the first week of hunting next week, so there is bound to be a lot of deer running around. Stay alert. The Walton Hall hosted its roast beef dinner on the weekend with over 90 enjoying the fare. Monies raised are going to the cost of the well that was drilled last week. The dinners are a shared venture by both the hall board and the Walton Area Sports Club. There are more dinners planned and a Christmas concert as well. Birthday celebrants at the end of October are Teresa Baan, Tanner Leslie, Dan Taylor, Murray Dennis, Shannon McGavin, John Steffler, Liam Sutcliffe, Brent Alexander and Mackenzie McGavin. The Halloween party at Duff’s United Church had a fantastic turnout. Children in costumes (a lot of witches I hear) had a great time carving pumpkins and learning how to roast pumpkin seeds. The secret is to boil the seeds first for a few minutes, then add some oil and roast. They also made marshmallow treats and played games and cards. Sue Hannon greeted those attending Duff’s on Sunday morning. Rev. Yule’s message was The Spoken Word. Muffins were provided by Patty Banks and Judy Lee. Turkey supper tickets are available from most United Church Women members, at the Walton Inn or call 519-887-9381. Duff’s white gift Sunday is set for Dec. 2 so think of others when shopping for Christmas. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007. PAGE 13. At its Oct. 23 meeting, Huron East council approved $614,991.47 in accounts and direct debits. *** Chief building official Paul Josling’s monthly building permit report showed that this year’s trend in Huron East continues. The municipality has approved more permits than last year at this time, with 164 as of the end of September. However, costs are down, so while permits are up 27 from the end of September in 2006, as opposed to this year, this year’s value, $9,723,400 is down just under $3 million from the same time last year, when the year-to-date value was $12,707,700. *** Council has taken steps to appoint an economic development committee that will be chaired by deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan. The committee will consist of the deputy-mayor at the top and will include one representative from each of these committees: doctor recruitment, Family Health Team, manufacturing, Brussels Business Group, Huron East Chamber of Commerce, Seaforth B.I.A. and two Huron East councillors. Huron East’s current economic development officer is in the process of retiring, and the administration committee felt that this committee should be formed before a replacement is chosen. *** After it was raised at the Oct. 2 meeting, clerk-administrator Jack McLachlan looked into possible savings if Seaforth were to change from weekly to bi-weekly recycling pick-up. McLachlan says that there would be a 16 per cent savings per year, totalling just under $10,000. No action was taken on this matter, as it was brought forward to council for its information. No motion was made to move Seaforth into bi- weekly recycling collection. Walton’s McGavin family washonoured with the Huron CountyFederation of Agriculture Award for outstanding contribution to agriculture, Thursday night. Federation president Stephen Thompson said it was the first time a family had been honoured in the 31- year history of the award, but he told the annual meeting of the Federation in Seaforth that it’s hard to imagine what the community would be without the family. Four generations, spanning the better part of a century have worked for the betterment of the community, Thompson said, both through their business and community activities. “Every generation seems to take the responsibility of contributing back to the community more seriously than the one before.” On hand to receive the award were Neil and Marie, Jeff and Shannon and Brian McGavin (his wife Shelley was unable to attend). Marie said she was the only one who knew about the award, being deputized to make sure the othersattended. Brian and Jeff werepresent because they thought theirparents were being honoured.In thanking the Federation for theaward, Neil said the family traditionreally goes back to his grandfather John James McGavin who was a drover. Neil’s father Gordon liked machinery and started McGavin Farm Equipment Ltd., first on his McKillop Twp. farm, then in Walton. That business has grown over the 71 years since and is now run by Brian and Jeff. HCFA honours McGavins for outstanding service HE council briefs Council pays bills Honoured The McGavin family of Walton were the recipients of this year’s Huron Federation of Agriculture’s award for outstanding contribution to agriculture. From left: Brian McGavin, Neil McGavin, Federation president, Stephen Thompson, Marie McGavin, Jeff and Shannon McGavin. (Keith Roulston photo) Can’t decide what to give for Christmas? FOR A BOOK A gift certificate lets the recipient choose the book they want. We have shelves of books to choose from. Everything from books on trains to gardening to cookbooks. The Citizen 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The council meetings for the month of November, 2007 for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 pm Emergency Planning Monday, November 5 at 5:00 pm Strategic Planning Tuesday, November 6 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Wednesday, November 7 at 2:00 pm Fire Services Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Estate & Succession Planning Solutions Seminar Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Lucknow United Church Soup & Sandwich Supper 6:30 p.m. $10 per person COMPLIMENTARY ESTATE BINDER Hosted by Nancy Ackert & Colleagues RSVP by Nov. 5 519-528-2222 1-866-396-8108 or nancy@nancyackert.ca By Keith RoulstonThe Citizen By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen