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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2005-04-28, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005. PAGE 7. Canvassers still on job in Cranbrook Cancer month is ending this week with a few more special events. Some canvassers in the area have finished knocking on doors in the community and others are still on the job. On Thursday evening the Majestic Women’s Institute is holding its annual casserole supper and euchre in the Brussels Library at 6:30 p.m. with the proceeds going to the Cancer Society. On Friday evening at the Elma- Logan arena a former Cranbrook girl, Gayle (Engel) Dewer is doing a unique thing along with Tom Goodyer as part of a Second Chance cancer’ fundraising dance and auction. As their grandson, Corbyn has battled a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma since he was a few weeks old, Gayle and Tom are having their heads shaved to raise money for cancer. We wish them much success in their fundraising. Many Cranbrook and area residents enjoyed the chicken supper prepared at JR’s and served at the BMG auditorium on Wednesday evening. The Oddfellows Lodge hosted the- dinner, draws and entertainment. Before and after the meal many toes were tapping to the music of singer, songwriter and recording artist, Kiley Joe Masson from Ingersoll. Many people enjoyed eating out again on Sunday evening at the springtime supper at Melville Presbyterian Church. With the bright daffodils "on the tables it was spring-like inside but not outside. Ross and Betty Knight are scheduled back from Florida this week as the snow continues. On Sunday morning Sean Mitchell played his violin in Cranbrook Presbyterian Church accompanied by Madelene Steiss on the piano. Ed Tollenaar was the guest speaker, showing slides from his trip to Africa in connection with the Food Grains Bank. The need in Africa for water and help with AIDS is very important for us to remember in our givings. Leslie and Yvonne Knight spent a couple of days in Richmond Hill this week as their grandson, Will was celebrating his sixth birthday. There was much bicycling on the roads in the area this week as the young people spent time visiting each other for recreation as they were trying to go without watching TV for the week. On Saturday there were two auto accidents, about a mile apart on the Newry Road as people had problems in the snow. Happy . birthday to Peter Workman and Emily Baker, April 27; Betty McCutcheon and Harry Smith, April 30; Warren Knight, May 1; Dean Bentley, May 2; Samantha Terpstra, Jim Minielly and Alex Cameron, May 3 and Duncan Workman, May 4. Anniversary wishes to Janis and Larry Bray, May 2 and Karen and Bruce Cox, May 5. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Welcome home to many of our college and university students. The stress of exams and now the waiting for either graduation or to receive acceptance to continue their education keeps them on the edge. Some are starting new summer jobs, some returning to the same summer employment and some are beginning their chosen careers. Congratulations to all arid good luck. It was coffee and birthday cake time for Walton Inn’s favourite waitress Patti Banks. An angel food birthday cake, supplied by Kathleen Williamson, was enjoyed by the morning coffee group which included Marie Coutts, Audrey Hackwell, Helen Williamson, Mary Humphries, Leona McDonald, Jeanne Kirkby, Marjorie Fraser and Kathleen. The cake was also shared with Chris and Judy Lee, Heidi McClure and Jo-Ann McDonald. It was off to Hanover and the Grey Bruce Singers 25th anniversary concert entitled Remember When for some iocal people. Joining Leona McDonald for the Friday evening First place Two dancers from Centralia’s Jo Read School of Dance show were Doris Fisher, Isabel Wheeler and Donna Knight. Going to the Sunday performance were Marilyn McDonald, whose son Bruce sings in the group and other family members. There were many local women attending the Seaforth United Church Buttons and Bows fashions of yesteryear program on Saturday. Marie Coutts, Mary Humphries, Marilyn McDonald and Patti Banks report it was fantastic. Patti’s granddaughters Brooke and Tyler were models for the show. Grey Twp. fire department were called out to Darryl Houston's on Saturday night. Stopping in for a quick change at the house, he emerged to find his car engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished, but the car lost. Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton presented a three-day performance of a play entitled What’s Wrong With You earlier this month. The drama class is comprised of 18 students included Walton’s Cassandra Banks, while Laura Black wrote and presented the play. It was dealt with how parents have difficulty talking to teens about relationships, behaviours and abuse. Marie Coutts attended a shower for granddaughter Vicki Carter at the home of Doug and Chris Fry. It was a Jack and Jill family shower that was also attended by Marg Bennett and Nancy and Danielle Ducharme. Next Wednesday. May 4 is Duff’s United Church women's meeting. Guest speaker is Neil McGavin who will show slides of his and Marie's trip to Africa. Shannon Craig’s bridal shower has been set for Friday. May 13 at 8 p.m. The rotten weather on the weekend caused many problems. Our own daughter Kelly was a victim of the slushy snow and ended up in the ditch. As is characteristic of our small town community, almost every car that came by stopped to see if they could assist. Thankfully, there were no injuries Watch out forf The Citizen's f•Murder^ f•nwjVRy;; • •v? X $ •May 12th to June 30th **V•Where you the reader, will ** •be asked to solve the case! * •Generously sponsored by local \ businesses. Call 523-4792 to •become a contest sponsor! Open Monday to Saturday 8 am - 6 pm or damage, but there is a great appreciation for this caring community. Celebrating birthdays last week include Dena Kale, Dennis Rijkhoff, Gail Searle, Stan McClure, Mack Webster, Jerry Nelemans, Darrell McClure, Amanda Morrison, Doreen McCall, Avery Boven, Shirley Hertlein. Margery Huether, Derrick Bachert, Cody Terpstra, Danielle Williamson, Nathan Tervit, Tammy Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday ~ 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday ~ 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday ~ 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday ~ Closed NOTICE CHANGE OF HOURS effective May 1 Stickers Family Restaurant Auburn 526*7759 Martene, Robert McLachan. Mary Jane Storey. Isobel Burke, Hayden Love, Spencer Hackwell, Andrea Newman, Tanner Steffler, Michael Axtmann, Graeme Craig, Paul Humphries, Amy Alcock, Brad Finlayson, Jessica Fraser, Kelly Marks, and Jenna Regele. Happy birthday to all. Anniversaries celebrated were by Steve and Julie Wharton and Kelly and Sharon Dalton. came up big recently at Flashdance, a competition in Barrie. Mackenzie Fulton, nine, of Mount Carmel, left, and Mackenzie Chalmers, seven, of Blyth, won first place honours in the duet/trio recreational jazz and tap category. Both girls have been dancing for about five years. Instructor Sheree Read said the dance school had 86 dancers at Flashdance and they put in an abundance of time and energy practising for competitions. The Jo Read team starts competing in March and holds their finals in May, travelling all over southwestern Ontario. The team’s next major competition is this weekend in London. (Scott Nixon/Exeter Times GORE'S HOME HARDWARE 432 Queen St., Blyth 523-9273 Advocate photo)