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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-02-24, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2005. Grey speakers advance to Legion Congratulations to all the Grey Central Public School students who look part in the school speeches last week. Many were quite good, but unfortunately only a few students go to speak at the Brussels Legion. Chelsey Terpstra was first. Matthew Swart, second, and Jonathan Blake, third for the HE approves grants By Mark Nonkes Special to The Citizen Huron East approved $20,000 in grants to organizations plus a two time $50,000 donation for the Seaforth Medical Clinic in the 2005 budget. Among those organizations receiving grants of more than $1,000 are the Seaforth Lions Club Pool with a $6,500 donation, the Seaforth Community Hospital with $2,000. Seaforth Santa Claus Parade with $2,000, Hensall Arena with $1,100. Brussels Fall Fair with $1,000 and Tsunami victims with $1,000. Other organizations receiving municipal grants are the Van Egmond Foundation with $700, Brussels Horticulture with $500 and Seaforth Horticulture with $500. The Brussels Santa Claus parade will receive $500. Ethel Minor Ball $500, Huron Plowmen’s Association $500. Seaforth Girls Marching Band $500, St. Columban Soccer $500, Walton Area Sports Club $500 and Winthrop Community Centre $500. The Maitland Bank Cemetery will receive $400, Huron Perth Medical Recruitment $300. the Geography Award $200, Huron County Farm and Home Safety $200. Seaforth Fall Fair $200, Belgrave. Blyth. Brussels School Fair $100, Legion Branch 468 $40, and Legion Remembrance Day $100. THE HEART-HEALTHY TOP TEN LIST (NC)-While .’here’s no such thing as a “miracle food,” there are certain foods that everyone should try to eat more of - fruit, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Terrific for heart health, they provide nutrients such as vitamins, beta carotene, lycopene, plant.sterols, folic acid, and fibre. 1. Broccoli. For vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid. 2. Cantaloupe. For vitamins A and C and beta carotene. 3. Beans or legumes. For protein, iron, plant sterols, folic acid, and fibre. 4. Sweet Potatoes. For vitamins A and C, beta carotene, potassium, and fibre. 5. Salmon, tuna, rainbow trout. For omega-3 fatty acids. 6. Spinach, kale, swiss chard. For vitamins A and C, beta carotene, calcium, folic acid, and fibre. 7. Oranges. For vitamin C, folic acid, and fibre. 8. Tomatoes. For lycopene. 9. Wholegrain breads and cereals. For vitamin B and fibre. 10. Soybeans and soy products. For B vitamins, isoflavones, and plant sterols. - News Canada storytellers from Grades I - 3. Morgan Deitner was First. Hailey Bachert. second and Emily Branje third for the juniors from Grades 4 - 6: Derick Bachert was first. Kalem Hammermeuller second, and Adrian Menzi third for the intermediates from Grades 7 and 8. In spite of the stormy weather on Sunday evening the Cranbrook Presbyterian Church’s annual meeting was held at the church. It began with a potluck supper enjoyed by all. Rev. Theresa McDonald-Lee opened the meeting with prayer. Eleanor Stevenson was appointed secretary for the meeting and Rev. Theresa McDonald-Lee was appointed chairman. T LEMING EDGAR JOHNSTON Mr. Fleming Johnston of RR 2. Bluevale, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Thursday. Feb. 17, 2005. He was 81. He was the beloved husband of the former Dorothy Mason. He was the dear father of Wayne and Mary Johnston of Edmonton, Bonnie Cronyn of Milverton, Larry Johnston of RR2, Bluevale. Linda and Jim Stinson of Thornbury, Kathy Johnston and friend Wayne Hartung of Kitchener and Laurie and Doug Chapman of RR2, Bluevale. He was the brother-in-law of Freda Johnston of Belgrave and Lauretta Johnston of Woodstock. \Mr. Johnston was also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Looking 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 20th 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 I feel she/he deserves this award because----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nomination Deadline April 30, 2005. Name and phone number of nominator------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The offices were unchanged for the coming year. Eleanor Stevenson and Yvonne Knight attended the Huron-Perth Presbyterial annual meeting in the Avonton Presbyterian Church on Monday. The results from the darts in Cranbrook last week were: Karen Bowles, high lady. 94 points and Ernie Lewington, high man. 147 points. Outdoor activities were apparent in the Cranbrook area this past week. The snowmobiles were on the go again and we saw a family skating in their field which had flooded after the last rain. As there was little wind the ponds formed Obituaries David and Laura (Thom) Johnston an^l by his brothers George and Charles Johnston. Visitation was at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Saturday from 2-4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Joan Tuchlinsky officiated. Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham. Memorial donations to Bluevale United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. EMMA GRACE (ASHTON) EASOM Emma Grace (Ashton) Easom formerly of Blyth and RR1. Auburn passed away peacefully at Huronview Home. Clinton, on Saturday. Feb. 19. 2005. □ Blyth I | Brussels & area LJ & area were quite smooth. Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Bruce Speiran. Although he lived in Atwood and Listowel for the last number of years, he still had many friends and relatives in the area. Some people from the area attended the 90th birthday come- and-go celebration for Leona Black at the Belgrave Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. Happy birthday to Fred Smith and Chad Terpstra, Feb. 25; Andrew Black, Feb. 27 and Elisa Knight. March 2. Anniversary wishes go to Bonnie (Evans) and Steve Conners on Feb. 25. She was in her 95th year. Mrs. Easom was bom April 25. 1910 in Tuckersmith Twp. and was the daughter of the and Lillian (Fisher) Mrs. Easom was a of the Blyth Church. late John Ashton, member United She was the beloved wife of the late Roy Easom. who predeceased her in 1995. She was the loving mother of Joanne and Bert Lyon of Londesborough and Marlene and Ron Baer of Colborne Twp. She was loved and will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Wayne and Jane Lyon. Kathy and Ron Moes. Cheryl and Calvin Bakelaar, Connie Baer and Ron Swan. Larry and Julie Baer and Scott and Debbie Baer. She was also loved by 15 great­ grandchildren. 7 NEWS FROM CRANBROOK She was the dear sister of Isabel Ashton of Sarnia, Myrtle Smith of Kitchener, Hazel Admans of Stratford, Velma Smith of Vanastra and Mildred and Don Hanley of Clinton. Mrs. Easom was predeceased by one sister Edna Fremlin and by three brothers Harvey, Cecil and Clifford Ashton. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 407 Queen St., Blyth on Sunday from 7 - 9 p.m. and on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Clinton Cemetery. Donations to the Blyth United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.