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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-02-15, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018. PAGE 7. Dauphin's Country Store closing this week PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 The time is flying by and now it is only five weeks until spring! You know spring is around the corner because hockey teams are in playoffs, some are even done. Many ice -related sports will come to a close at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre shortly after March 10, just four weeks away, when the ice comes out. Spring sports meetings are already being organized. Time will fly, so those with snowmobiles better get out and enjoy the snow we have. There were a lot of machines out on Sunday on the trail, and on many fields around houses, on the weekend, even though there was some rain, freezing rain and then some mild temperatures. Many have headed north to have a few good days of sledding and report good trail conditions. The Cranbrook Dart Club had 19 players out to play on Wednesday evening. A pair of ladies, Karen Bowles and Annette Lewington, had the lucky throws and captured five games for the night. A couple of men had the same luck with Murray Houston and Rob Vanderveen also winning five games. The high shots of the night were by Rita Bowers hitting 114 and Murray hitting 121. Returning from a wonderful week with her sister is Fannie Somers. She went to Salmon Arm, British Columbia to visit her sister Doris. She was accompanied by her grandson Zachary, who went skiing for a few days with friends out there. They spent time touring the area and just having a good visit. Welcome back to Fannie. Heading west to Cochrane, Alberta was Edith Pipe and granddaughter Marissa Pipe. The pair went out to visit with Justin Pipe and wife Kaitlin and new baby Lily. Edith reports it was wonderful to see them, but it was cold. They were glad to come back to Brussels. The days are winding down for the Dauphin's Country Store. The store will be closing for good at the end of the week. There are a couple of days yet, so if you haven't been in to pick up some bargains, head in before closing on Friday. It is sad to see the store close, but tough decisions have to be made. The store opened in August, 2007 and was a great addition to the village of Walton. Dauphin's Feed and Supply business will remain active in the village, so don't worry about having to go elsewhere for your feed needs. They will also still carry dog, cat, chicken feed and other agriculture -related products. Returning from a four-day winter camping trip is Neil McGavin and brother in law, Terry Johnson, and seven other friends from the London and Guelph areas. The group of nine went to Algonquin Park and had a ball. They stayed in cabins, but spent much of the day in the great outdoors. They went ice fishing and cross-country skiing. They went snow -shoeing and travelled between three and nine kilometres each day. They enjoyed all their own meals and had a wonderful time together. Welcome back Neil and Terry. We offer our condolences to the family of Bill Eckmier on his passing. Bill spent most of his life in Ethel and was generous of his time and talent for gardening. He worked at many things during his life including with hydro, carpentry, working in a gravel pit and as a handy man for many in the area. He didn't drive until into his 50s, but always managed to get where he needed to be on time. He loved his garden and provided his family and friends with fresh produce, especially potatoes, during the year. The community dinners often received donations as well. Bill had spent the last few months at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels and will be missed by his family, neighbours and friends. Our sympathies to all. How time flies. It is hard to believe that Jeff John Gordon McGavin is 50 years old. A belated (his birthday is Jan. 14) surprise party was arranged for him at Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company on Saturday evening with about 100 in attendance. Friends from his childhood, high school, the University of Guelph and family celebrated the milestone with Jeff. He was really surprised when his children Jacob, who is in Toronto, and MacKenzie, who is in FX University in Nova Scotia, both arrived for the party! The group Obituaries WILLIAM "BILL" CHARLES ECKMIER William "Bill" Charles Eckmier passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. He was in his 90th year. Bill was the loving brother of Isabel Sawchyn, brother-in-law of Jean Eckmier and proud uncle of Nancy and Brent Mills, Paul and Jan Eckmier, Larry Sawchyn, Bradley and Lorraine Eckmier, Gary and Darlene Buchanan, David Eckmier and Bob and Christine Sawchyn. He was the great-uncle of 17 great- nieces and great-nephews and great - great -uncle of two. Bill was predeceased by brothers Ross, Ronald and sister Marie Buchanan, brother-in-law Delmer Buchanan and Tom Sawchyn, sister- in-law Clara May Eckmier and nephew Calvin Buchanan. Bill was a proud gardener. His generosity with his produce was well known in the community and no one ever went hungry at a family dinner. He was passionate about the weather and predicting it. He was a walking Farmers' Almanac. Bill was a helpful, kind-hearted man who always put others' needs before his own. Friends and family were received at Riverside Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 10 for visitation followed by the funeral service. In lieu of flowers as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Brussels Branch #218 would be appreciated. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 340, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 Condolences may be left at www.riversidefuneralhome. c a n f +� •�} ., PRI 1; . ?1,0/ r11 LEROY GRAEME RINTOUL Lee Rintoul of Blyth and formerly of RR 2, Lucknow, passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. He was in his 77th year. Lee was the beloved husband of Lila (Black) Rintoul, Blyth; cherished father of Carol and Stephen MacPherson, Lucknow; Kim Higgins, Belgrave and Deb and John Smuck, Wingham and loving grandfather of Travis, Tyler and Cole MacPherson, Laura, Ashley and Shelby Higgins and Garet and Ryan Smuck. Lee was the brother of Gayle and Brad Speiran, Brussels and Brian Rintoul and Trudy Thomson, Wingham. He was the brother-in-law of Harvey and Barb Black, Belgrave; Bryan Black and Emma Shortreed, Bayfield; Barb Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow and Lorna Black, Brandon, Manitoba. Lee was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Doreen (Purdon) Rintoul, brother Gary Rintoul, nephew Kevin Rintoul and brother-in-law Ken Black. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Feb. 13. The funeral service was held at Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre on Feb. 14. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated. Interment will take place in the spring in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Memorial donations to the Belgrave-Brussels Beef Club or the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com JODY LEE (MILLER) BURBI.DGE Jody Lee Burbidge (Miller), of Halifax, formerly of Cranbrook, passed away at Halifax hospital on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, surrounded by those who loved her. She was 51. Jody is survived by her husband Chris, daughters Veronica and Mikaela, father Ken and sister Stacey and her husband Yves. Jody's final act of kindness is to participate in the Human Body Donation Program at Dalhousie University. Donations can be made in her honour to a charity of one's choice. enjoyed a night of fun, dancing and socializing! Happy 50th Jeff! Our home was full on Sunday following the baptism of our granddaughter Elaina. Elaina is the daughter of Kelly and Adam Jarosz and was baptized at Brussels United Church. Following the service, members of both the McDonald and Jarosz families gathered at our home for dinner. There were 20 gathered around the tables for lunch. Our sympathies are extended to Gayle and Brad Speiran on the passing of her brother Lee Rintoul. He will be missed by his wife Lila and children Carol, Kim and Deb and their families. I only met Lee a few times over the course of getting the RV welcome bags ready for the IPM. Lee and his wife Lila were a great help and he was always soft spoken and pleasant in all our meetings. Our condolences to all. Neil and Marie McGavin were hosts for a small intimate dinner for the groom and bride. It was a grandma and grandpa's night to visit with the engaged couple, Brent Melady and Shauna Regier. They also had grandmother Catharine Melady and Pat and Cathy Melady attend. It was a lovely evening for the couple to just catch everyone up on their wedding plans! Time really flies and a couple of weeks can pass in a hurry. John and Karen Braecker had a good two weeks in Florida at Cape Coral. It wasn't too hot but there was no snow and the sun shone everyday. They had each of their daughters, Holly and Allison, join them for a different week, so a chance to hang alone with each of the girls was nice. They just spent the time lazing around with no special places to go. Welcome back! Celebrating birthdays this past week included Annette Lewington, Mathew Coleman, Ken Shortreed, Sydney Warwick, Mike Alexander, NORTH HURON Sheila Bauer, Kendra Warwick, Weldon Black, Maleah Taylor, Brady Dalton, Joyce Tipple, Christine Lee, Michael Beuerman, Marg Rogerson, Mary Baan, Jon McCall MacBain and Barry Skinner. Valentine's babies include Betty Glanville, Krista Fraser, Val Pethick, Gary McNichol and Betty Graber Watson. Happy birthday to all! FROM WALTON c REPRINTS* OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Special Meeting of Council Monday, February 26, 2018 7:00 p.m. Wingham Town Hall Theatre 274 Josephine St., Wingham, ON Representatives from the Wingham Police Association and the Wingham Police Chief will be present to discuss Police Services and Police Service Costing. Members of the public are encouraged to attend this Special Meeting of Council concerning this important topic. www.northhuron.ca i:ondesboro (Eountrg $raIfast Sunday, February 18 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Londesborough Hall Voluntary donations at this event will be for the Huron Residential Hospice project. The Londesboro Lions club are happy to support this community project and encourage all to enjoy a wonderful breakfast.