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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-01-26, Page 7Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 21st Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate as Citizen of the year for q Blyth Brussels 8. area LI & area I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline April 2006. Name and phone number of nominator THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006. PAGE 7. Jonah and the Whale, Duff's story fe,ft.t Kit( Pne The congregation of Duff's United Church welcomed Gloria Wilbee as guest speaker on Sunday. They were greeted by Jackie, Joelle, Melissa and Edward Glanville. The story for the young children was of Jonah and the Whale. It involved the children, choir and congregation. Marion Godkin was the scripture reader. Gloria presented a very interesting reflection entitled, Tell Me A Story. She followed with solo God of the Mountain. The offering was collected by Karen Hoegy and Brian Wilbee. Rev. Joan Richlinsky is back to work for your pastoral needs. You still have this week to order your book from Rev. Joan for the book study to begin the first week of February. The book is Why Christianity Must Change or Die — A Bishop Speaks to Believers in Exile by Bishop John Shelby Sprong. Call Joan immediately. Annual reports and tax receipts are available now. There will be a coffee morning •following this Sunday's service. The date for the silent auction is What a week for weather, sunny days, icy days, snowy days, slushy days and beautiful sunny days again. The joy of southwestern Ontario weather is never knowing what will be next. 4' The B-W'Trailblazers met at the Walton Hall on Wednesday evening for their monthly meeting. The Walton Hall was the place for a post-Christmas party on Saturday night. The Winthrop Bus Lines and Grass Roots Construction Co. joined together to enjoy a roast beef dinner catered by the hall members Judy Lee, Judy Emmrich and Audrey At the Branch By Jo-Ann McDonald The week started off with the Brussels _Legion executive meeting on Tuesday evening. There were seven members present to discuss the business to be brought to the general meeting. Foremost was discussion of the malfunctioning condenser in the main cooler. It cannot be fixed. A new one must be installed set for March 25, so think about your donation and watch for info. Do you know a family in need of a small financial gift. Funds from a memorial donation are available so call Rev. Joan for information. The social night is this Sunday at Molesworth Bowling Lanes. Contact Glenda Morrison for information. - Celebrating the week of Christian Unity Family is an event on Friday, Jan. 27 at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Church. Snippity and Bugsy the clowns are there at 4:30 p.m. and supper is at 5:30 p.m. Duff's potluck and annual meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Please plan to attend. Hackwell. There were words of wisdom, presentations and words of thanks following the meal, then a social evening of progressive euchre. Family and friends of Pauline (Thamer) Gulutzen gathered at her home to "surprise" her with a 60th birthday party. There was standing room only at the house for the fun while those wishing to attend the pre-gathering dinner at the Blyth Inn totalled around 50. Pauline was presented on Wednesday with a framed invitation to her own party by her children because she was also having houseguests. What children — but as usual Pauline takes everything in her bubbly stride. Many happy returns to Pauline. The employees of P&H (Cook's) were treated to an appreciation day at the Walton facility on Friday. They had a delicious meal of barbecue steaks and had a good time. immediately. On Wednesday, the Huron County Beef Producers were at the Branch for their annual meeting. The stormy weather kept a few away, but over 70 enjoyed the beef dinner served by the Branch caterers. There were only 10 darters taking aim at the boards on Thursday evening. The top team was Marlene Little and Adam Smith with five FROM WALTON 10 tables in play at Ethel euchre The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, Jan. 16 with 10 tables in play. Winners were: share-the-wealth, John Subject, Jim Smith; high, Lois McLean, Hazel McKenzie, Eileen Mann; low, Freda D'Arcy, Marg McIntosh, Rex Whaley; lone hands, Helen Dobson, Allan Martin, Margaret Peebles. There were numerous lucky tallys. The next euchre will be on Monday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. wins. Second place was Gord Jacklin and Jo-Ann McDonald with four wins followed by John Harrison and Harry Smith with three wins. Having a bad night at the boards were Norm Dobson and Kaye Smith. The men's high shot was by Harry Smith shooting 102 and the ladies' shot was by Marlene Little of 120. Continued on page 15 2 ( )( ) on,07,40,1zetzior Citizen of the Year Award vm-zed by th. Quite a kid Abby McGavin, 10-year-old daughter of Brian and Shelley of McKillop ward in Huron East, was among 130 children in Ontario nominated for an Ontario Community Newspapers Assocation Junior Citizen of the Year award. Nominees are recognized for outstanding commitment to their communities; for performing acts of heroism, for contributing to communities while overcoming limitations and for being 'good kids' and doing things that aren't expected of someone their age. The 12 selected this year will be announced in early February. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Walton-area girl nominated as Ontario Junior Citizen Executive talks business A young person from The Citizen readership area has been nominated as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. Abby. McGavin, 10-year-old daughter of Brian and Shelley McGavin of the Walton area, is one of 130 youths from across the province who have been nominated this year. They are recognized for their oustanding commitment to their communities, for performing acts of heroism, for contributing to their communities while overcoming limitations and for being 'good kids' and doing things that aren't expected of someone their age. For the past three years McGavin has been carrying on a personal campaign to bring coats to the homeless. It was following a trip to Toronto that the sight of poverty and depression sparked in this young child, a desire to try and improve life somewhat for the homeless. "I didn't think it was fair for us to have homes and stuff and all those people didn't even have coats," she told The Citizen in December 2004. The family contacted a minister in Toronto where there was an outreach program. Each year after several months of collecting articles the items are delivered to Toronto. "It makes me feel good inside knowing I've helped someone," said McGavin. Her nominators also spoke of McGavin's participation in the local community through sharing her talent for dancing to involvement in church and fundraisers. She is described as "a wonderful young lady, polite at all times, and values the importance of community. She is willing to help at any task asked of her." The awards are presented annually by the Ontario Community Newspapers Associations on behalf of its 285 member newspapers of which The Citizen is one. From the nominees 12 youths will be given the honour of being names an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. These will be announced in February. Should McGavin be among the 12, she will be invited to attend the awards presentation in Toronto during the OCNA spring convention, March 31.