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Mitchell honoured
for facing adversity
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo -Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
It only takes a few nice days and
the change across the countryside is
remarkable. Field after field has lost
its sad look from winter and is now
worked and is smooth and "warm"
looking. A rich brown colour and the
fields are awaiting a warm rain to
encourage growth.
We send our congratulations to
Sarah Mitchell on the honour of
being chosen to receive the 2018
Celebration of Youth Personal
Achievement Award from the
Goderich Huron YMCA, sponsored
by the Huron Women's Shelter
Second Stage Housing and
Counselling Services. She has faced
adversity during her recovery from a
motor vehicle accident in 2015,
which affected her ability to attend
classes, to learn in the same
environment as fellow students and
to be able to participate in sports.
She has not let her battle hinder her
high school career as she used a tutor
and a speech language pathologist to
help her maintain her studies and
marks to graduate.
Sarah is also an avid volunteer
giving back to the community by
volunteering for the Brussels Lions
Club, Canadian Blood Services and
Canskate.
Sarah was also recognized as a
Model Inclusion Student on the
Leadership committee.
Congratulations to Sarah, who is the
daughter of Neil and Marie Mitchell.
Congratulations to grandma
Sharon Dalton. She is happy about
the arrival of Emiline, daughter of
Adam and Kelly Ann Keyes.
Congratulations to the first-time
parents!
Justin Shortreed has earned an
honour this past week. He was
representing Fanshawe College in the
Trades Ontario competition in
Toronto. He placed second for his
constructed dog house and received a
substantial prize for his efforts. Justin
is the son of Jim and Val Shortreed.
Our condolences are extended to
the Griffith and Blake families on
the passing of Veronica (nee Blake)
Griffith. She will be missed by her
husband Guy and family Peter, Paul,
David, Greg, Veronica and Edward
and their families. Veronica was
raised in the Brussels area and
moved to Montreal following her
marriage. Our sympathies to David
and Karen Griffith and family and
the extended Blake relatives.
Happy Mother's Day to all. I hope
many mothers out there had a chance
to enjoy time with family or do
something special with them. On the
farm, most men were busy working,
so it was business as usual. I spent
time with my mother at the nursing
home and it was a busy place. We
managed to have a quick supper with
two of our children and Rick, and
then back to planting for them.
The new backstop has been
installed at the Walton ball diamond.
Thanks to the work of Fortress
Fencing and Scott McDonald, things
are shaping up. A little more ground
work and everything will be good as
new.
Our sympathies are extended to
Bruce and Michelle Blake and
family on the passing of son, Mitch.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
them at this time of sadness. He will
be missed by brother Brandon and
sister Bridget and the extended
Blake and McCutcheon families
Mitch will be remembered as quite a
character, but was always polite and
friendly when met on the street. Our
condolences to all.
Celebrating birthdays this past
week are Brandon Dalton, Jim
Shortreed, Maddy Bernard, Jordan
Thompson, Carman Bernard, Calvin
Flood, Nathan Wharton, Gavin
Bowers, Jim Cook, Tracey Lee,
Shane Ryan, Andrea Shortreed, Jim
Coleman, Jeff Grobbink, Jennifer
McClure Van Driel, Cathy Melady,
Grace Linton, Brycen Warwick,
Joyce Williamson, Jason Pennington
and Ryan Butler. Happy birthday to
all!
FROM WALTON
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018. PAGE 7.
Recognized
Earlier this year the Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association recognized players as part of its
annual awards banquet. Above, the Dan Beuermann Memorial Award for most dedicated
PeeWee player is presented by Dan's brother Brad. Tyson Finch, left, of the PeeWee Rep
Crusaders received the award as did Kurtis Marks, right, of the PeeWee Local League team.
(Photo submitted)
Daycare issue closed for now
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
Barring any partnership or
purchase offers coming out the
woodwork, Huron East Council is
putting the issue of the Vanastra
Early Childhood Learning Centre to
rest at least for this term of council.
After weeks of discussion
surrounding rising costs at the centre
and councillors wanting further
review of its deficit, operations and
viability to the municipality, council
has decided that, with an election on
the horizon, it was time to end the
debate.
Councillor Nathan Marshall said
that all of council agreed that they
Each year a
committee chooses an outstanding citizen
weren't going to close or make
drastic changes to the daycare in the
next six months ahead of the
municipal election, so it only made
sense to pass a decision on to the
next council this winter.
With the budget passed, Marshall
said that the daycare would be
operating as is at least for the rest of
2018, meaning that it should be a
decision for the next sitting of
council after the municipal election
in October.
In addition to the municipal
election, in speaking with Social
Services Manager Michelle Gaynor,
Deputy -Mayor Joe Steffler was told
that it might be too early to discuss
the issue at a county level as well
with a provincial election looming.
Deputy -Clerk Caitlin Gillis was
also due to speak to Kim Murray, a
parent volunteer on the Seaforth Co-
operative Board of Directors about
the establishment's potential interest
in the facility, although she had
nothing to report yet.
Mayor Bernie MacLellan said that
council should definitely keep its
ears open about potential offers or
interest, especially with the local
YMCA, which had been mentioned
as a potential partner. However, for
the time being, he said it made sense
for things to be on hold with both
elections on the horizon.
Council received Knight's report
for information.
local heroes
33rd Annual
Citizen of the Year Award
Nominations Open
There are so many people out there who
do so much to improve their community.
This is your opportunity to show your
appreciation for all they do.
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 form 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 they didn't win, we encourage you to submit again.
I nominate
as Citizen of the year for
Blyth Brussels
& area & area
I feel she/he deserves this award because
Nomination Deadline July 31, 2018.
Name and phone number of nominator
info@northhuron.on.ca Fax: 519-523-9140 Box 429, Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 or Box 152 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0