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Brussels moving up
It was a big day for the Brussels area as the school's two speakers in the
Legion's District public speaking contest held in Brussels on Saturday moved
on to the next level. Mercedes TenPas, left, took first place in the intermediate
(Grade 7-9) level. From left: District C youth education chairman Crystal
Taylor; Chad Richards, Chesley, second; William McLeish, Waterloo, third;
District C Commander Brian Smith and Nicholas Leno, Hanover, fourth. (Vicky
Bremner photo)
Well done
Two Brussels Public School students competed in the Legion's District public
speaking contest in Brussels on Saturday. Jacob McGavin of Walton, second
from right, took first place in the junior (Grades 4-6) division to advance to the
area contest in Toronto. April 23. From left: District C youth education
chairman Crystal Taylor; Ashley Hornberg, St. Marys, fourth; Rachel McLay,
Stokes Bay, third; John Nixon, Durham, second and District C Commander
Brian Smith. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Over a week ago, Rick
asked me if I had heard of a
cougar being seen at the
McIntosh residence. Well, I'm
a little behind in my Walton
news I guess. I caught up with
Brenda at curling and checked
out this story and yes, it is
true:
Rob and Jodi heard the dog,
Lily, barking wildly and went
to investigate. As they
emerged from the house, Jodi
saw a small cat-like animal
take off near the barn. They
went towards the barn and saw
something running off.
Jodi went through the
encyclopedia and found a
picture of what she is sure she
saw and that would be a
cougar. Brenda had heard that
someone else had seen what
they thought was a small
cougar and if that's the case,
everybody keep your eyes
open.
Last year we had the famous
Walton fox; maybe this year
the Walton cougar.
Brenda, Jodi and Nicole
have been away on a fantastic
winter holiday in the
Dominican Republic with
some friends of theirs. They
were at the Grand Flamico in
the Punta Canta resort area.
They had a great week and
enjoyed wind surfing, para-
sailing and other water sports.
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Canadian agriculture seek.
All farmers need to become
active locally, provincially
and federally to convince our
politicians that we are serious
about achieving success for
agriculture. As farmers, we
have the technology and the
will to build a stronger
industry, but we're missing
the resources that
governments need to
contribute to ensure a
isuccessful future.
The OFA and its network of
county federations is working
to intensify the lobby of both
provincial and federal levels
They also enjoyed taking part
in the water aerobics and
taking the different dance
lessons and social activities
arranged by the resort.
Brenda's sister Carol was to
holiday in Punta Canta and
was to arrive near the end of
Brenda's stay. They hoped
their resorts would be close
and as it turned out they were
very close. Carol arrived and
was checking out the beach
basically just after arriving,
and who would she find but
Brenda and girls. They
enjoyed a few days together
and a really great holiday for
all.
Keep your eyes open for the
upcoming production of This
Side Up. It is the play written
and produced by the students
of Central Huron Secondary
School and presented at the
Sears Drama Festival on
Wednesday, March 1 at St.
Marys High School. They
received excellent reviews and
a standing ovation for their
efforts. They also received
three awards, an award for
ensemble cast, best student-
directed and best musical
piano.
It will be in the area in
April. Look for Walton's
Laura Black who appears in
the play.
As I write this morning, it is
the first day of spring.
Looking out is bright and
sunny with a little covering of
snow in a few places. and the
roadside ditches still have
snow in them. Venturing out
though brought reality back
and the -5° and cold wind tells
me it is not quite a beautiful
spring morning.
of government. We need our
politicians to recognize the
economic potential that exists
with agriculture. We need our
politicians to demonstrate the
necessary leadership to
realize that potential.
With the support of other
businesses throughout rural
Ontario, we're confident the
politicians can be convinced
to step forward and deliver
the funding needed to cover
losses from the 2005
production. We. also need
them to implement the long-
term risk management and
income protection programs
that have been developed.
The Walton Women's
Institute met at the home of
Ruth Axtmann last week. The
members discussed the
upcoming plans for their 50th
anniversary, to be held in May.
Special guests, former
members and other Institutes
will be sent invitations.
The party is planned for
May 17 at the Walton Hall.
Howard and Audrey
Hackwell have sent Sebastian
home to his parents and back
to school in Whitby.
Having the little fellow
around kept the household
busy for them. Howard reports
playing many games of
crokinole, bingo, checkers and
dominoes to fill in the time.
The cold temperatures and
strong winds kept them from
being outside as much as they
wanted.
One day, they went to
Brussels and out to visit Louis
Cardiff at the orchard. He took
Howard and Sebastian
through the cider mill and
showed them how cider is
made. That was a great
learning experience for
Sebastian.
An afternoon was spent
with Marie Coutts.
Christmas came again this
week for myself and Sandra
Josling, as we went to London
to the JLC Centre to the Brad
Paisley, Terri Clark and
Johnny Reed concert. I had
received tickets for Christmas,
and off we went. They all put
on a great show playing their
hits of course and a few new
songs.
Terri Clark was quite
entertaining and funny talking
with the audience and telling
about her time living in
London.
Brad Paisley was great as
well playing a few more
instrumentals as he is a great
guitarist. He was also
considerably louder.
The first people we ran into
on our level were Murray and
Marlene Fischer then Bruce
and Rhonda Fischer arrived at
their seats.
We didn't run into Nicole
Lowe, but we knew she was
there.
It was a great night and we
really enjoyed the evening.
Another' enjoyable concert
was right here in Brussels
where Terry Sumsion played
at the Brussels United Church.
It was a full house and great
comments were heard from
everyone. Enjoying the
afternoon out were Marilyn
McDonald, Anne Ryan, Mary
Humphries and Marie Coutts.
The birthday ladies met in
Brussels, enjoyed the
wonderful concert, then
travelled to Seaforth to savour
a delicious Chinese dinner.
Don't forget the Duff's
United Church auction this
Saturday.
At last count there were 157
items listed and more coming
in every day.
There's bound to be
something for everyone,
children included, so bring the
whole family.
Farmers must become active