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The Citizen, 2006-02-02, Page 11FROM WALTON Graduation PAMELA LYNN ELLIOTT Doug and Joy Elliott are pleased to congratulate their daughter on her graduation from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, following her two years at Niagara College where she graduated with a General Arts and Sciences Diploma, concentrating In Social Services Work. Pamela is currently employed at Bruce County Children's Air Society as a Children's Services Worker. She has also accepted a volunteer position to embark on a Journey to Africa, In September 2006. Congratulations Pam! Love your family. For a cause The annual Walk for Memories to raise funds for Alzheimer's disease was held in various communities throughout the county this past Saturday. Walking at St. Anne's school in Clinton were, from left: Rose Hummel, Helen Dykstra, Andrew Hummel and Walk co-ordinator Helen Steenstra. (Vicky Bremner photo) If the newspaper you are reading was purchased at a newsstand... we have a deal for you! SAVE up to $2O?? Off the newsstand price Having a subscription to The Citizen saves you money Newsstand price - $1.00/week Subscription price - 600/week 1 Yes - I want to save money. Enclosed is $30.00 for a 1-year subscription Name: Address. Town. Postal Code: L Mall cheque & coupon to: P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152 Blyth, ON or Brussels, ON NOM I HO NOG I HO Famous people get notice during Duff's service THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006. PAGE 11. Welcome back to Ed McClure who spent a week in the sun on San Andres Island off the coast of Nicaragua. Ed explored the island which is only 28 miles around. It was a hot week with just a little rain and the San Louis Resort had nice rooms and lots of good food. Returning from a week at Collingwood and skiing are Neil and Marie McGavin. Grandpa Neil was joined on the slopes by different children and grandchildren on various days. Jeff McGavin, along with Jacob, Mackenzie and Teagan, who took a few short lessons, caught on to skiing amazingly fast. The Melady family of Pat, Cathy, Brent, Alex, and Shayna had their day with Neil and enjoyed it greatly. The Kelso faniily of Bryan, Heather, Hayden, Jessica, Jared and Emma were able to spent two days with Neil and Marie. Neil reports a great time skiing with the little ones and picking them up out of the snow. The Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario held their On the fourth Sunday after Epiphany, those attending Duff's United Church were greeted by Neil McGavin and Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky. In the time for the young at heart Rev. Joan showed pictures of famous people such as Tiger Woods, Cheryl Pounder and Ghandi. The pictures represented people the children may be in awe of for their accomplishments in respect for their gifts. People often talk about holding Jesus and God in awe but they also must live their lives in awe and respect the world. The choir sang The Lord is My' Shepherd. annual convention in London last week, at the Lamplighter Inn. There were a dozen attending from Walton: Ron and Betty McCallum, Paul and Dianne McCallum, Chad and Crystal McCallum, Ken McCallum and Meagan and Bill and Sharon McClure. Paul McCallum is past president for another year. The ladies enjoyed a presentation on organic products and natural ingredients while the men attended the business and improvements in technology sessions. They had a great few days. Our best wishes go out to Lloyd Appleby who suffered a fall at home. No serious injuries, but he was kept in Clinton hospital for a few days. We hope he's out and about real soon in the community. Huronlea has seen another Walton resident join the group. Catharine Baan is now there and joins former residents of the 17th of Grey, Irma Williamson and Malinda Johnston. Congratulations to Abby McGavin, who was nominated as an Ontario Community Newspaper Association Junior Citizen of the Year. Abby is an extremely lovely young lady who is well deserving of this nomination and her special cause of collecting coats for the homeless and her participation and involvement in community. There will be 12 youths, out of 130 nominated, chosen for the award, and I'm sure all Abby's Walton friends are rooting for her. Jo-Ann McDonald read the scripture from Romans. Rev. Joan started her reflection asking why bad things happen to good people. "Why does God allow this to happen, who do we blame?" God's love she said, does not mean protection from all the bad in the world. God's presence and love are here through the tragedy in church, family and others. People are not alone. The offering was collected by Karen Hoegy and Brian Wilbee. Coffee and conversation was enjoyed by the congregation Congrats again Abby. Celebrations abounded for birthday girl, Marie Coutts, this past week. She enjoyed a birthday dinner with Ross and Marg Bennett on Friday evening, a birthday lunch at Anna Mae's in Millbank with Allan and Karen Carter and Ross and Marg Bennett and others on Saturday, a birthday luncheon at Walton Inn with Marilyn McDonald, Mary Humphries, Anne Ryan, Audrey Hackwell, Kathleen Williamson, Ross and Marg Bennett, Leona McDonald and Jeanne Kirkby, on the next Friday and on Saturday had tickets to the Tommy Hunter show in Blyth. The Walton Inn birthday bunch also celebrated Audrey Hackwell's belated birthday and an early birthday for Marilyn McDonald at the same party as Marie's. A speedy recovery to Marylou Driscoll, who was hurt while out helping with the cattle. A beast took exception to her presence and tossed her out of its way. She suffered some broken ribs and will be quite sore for awhile. Returning from an ice fishing trip to North Bay were Mike and Kelly Boven, cousin Jeremy, Joe Ryan, brothers-in-law (current and to be),. Terry Sloan and Kevin Meyers, and Harold Bridge. They had a great weekend catching perch, pickerel and pike. The best angler was Mike Boven catching an eight-lb. pike, which they devoured in one meal. following service. There were around 40 congregants participating in the bowling at Molesworth Bowling Lanes on Saturday evening. Glenda Morrison did an excellent job planning the event. A couple of men reported being winners, Brian Black and Jim Cook. Any new ideas for social events are appreciated. Just let Glenda know your ideas. There will be a silent auction committee meeting on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. If anyone can help in any way or has helpful ideas please attend. The auction is at the end of March. Sunday, Feb. 5 is Food Share Sunday so bring a food bank donation. Grocery tapes from Zehrs, Brussels Foodland, Scrimgeours - Blyth, and Seaforth Foodland can be brought and left in the kitchen to be tallied in the kitchen. There are camp opportunities at both Camp Bimini and Camp Menesetung for counsellors, directors or kitchen helpers, as well as for children to attend. Brochures are at the church. Book study will begin Feb. 10 and 12 respectively at Walton and Bluevale.