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The Citizen, 2017-01-12, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017. Villagers' health improves in first weeks of 2017 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Last week we enjoyed warm weather for a day, then stormy weather for a couple of days, and then the deep freeze temperatures and the return of stormy weather again. What a roller coaster ride we are on! We are pleased to report that those who started 2017 with health issues are doing better. Jim Lee was in hospital, out of hospital, back in hospital and is now home and doing much better. Joan Jacobs has had a hip replacement and got on very well and is dealing with recovery with her usual sense of humour. Edna Pletch had a knee replacement and she is doing well and is back to her place at Huronlea. Nora Stephenson has had her second hip replacement and we hope she comes along as well with this one as she did her first. Lloyd Glanville is out of hospital and doing better. Unfortunately, MaryAnn Bone suffered a fall and has severely broken her wrist and is waiting to see a surgeon and his prognosis. We hope surgery will not be needed. There are certainly a lot of colds and flu going around. I have had many of my customers reporting they have had it or family members have. We have had the cold at our place. Many of the homes for the aged are closed down because of respiratory illness and we hope everyone will get feeling better. Our condolences to the Burkholder family on the passing of George Burkholder. He was formerly of Blyth, but had resided in Cochrane for several years. He was here and went into Wingham Hospital. He will be missed by his family, Bill, Kathy and Rob and their families. Our sympathies to all. A correction to the report on the wedding of Trisha McClure. Trisha married Scott McLellan (not McLean) and Amanda McClure accompanied little Aubrey McClure down the aisle. Amy McClure was the bridesmaid. I will blame my hearing or my notes! Winner Myah Vingerhoeds won the Don Pullen Award through Huron County 4-H when she achieved the highest overall score in the county. Vingerhoeds achieved 963 out of a possible 1,000 points. Pullen was on hand to present Vingerhoeds with her award. (Photo submitted) Alzheimer Society launches campaign Continued from page 7 diagnosed with dementia. "This is a cause that's close to my heart and I'm proud to lend my support to the campaign. We need to get over our uneasiness about dementia and start to recognize and talk about it more openly. Research is a top priority if we're to find a cure for people like my stepdad. And, we need to turn research into better resources for caregivers like my mom," says Dreger, who lives in Toronto. You, too, can be #InItForAlz and make a difference right from your computer. Visit alzheimer.ca /initforalz to watch a video about Darren and his family, read the personal stories of other Canadians impacted by dementia, and donate to support research. You can also use the hashtag #InItForAlz to spread the word that "it's not just their disease. It's ours too." Book Your Ad Now for the 2017 IPM Issue Distributed to all homes in Huron County and western Perth County (through Canada Post) plus all campers staying at the Match RV site, with copies available for match goers to pick up — 35,000 copies in total Call The Citizen 519-523-4792 or contact sales representatives Brenda Nyveld e-mail ads@northhuron.on.ca or Shelley Kroes e-mail rvads@northhuron.on.ca Henk and Aggie Ten Pas have returned from an enjoyable trip to B.C. to enjoy Christmas with daughter Linda and Kirk. They flew from Hamilton this time with landing destination in Abbottsford. They had two weeks to spend with Linda in Chilliwack. They enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner with them including Linda's friend Brent. Brent took Henk for a tour of the maximum security prison, Kent at Agassiz, where he works, and Henk found it very interesting. The prison holds 450 but has only 255 inmates at this time. He learned about going through the security checks, how small the cells really are and how their days are spent. Brent also took him through a multi -million -dollar home being built in the area and Henk was very impressed. Linda is a warden's assistant at the prison. They spent New Year's Eve at a family cottage and Linda made the traditional Dutch Oliebollen for everyone. They returned home to less than great weather but are glad to be home. Peanut, their little dog, stayed at sister Clara's, and was really happy to see Aggie home again! Welcome back. The Winthrop Walton ladies gathered for a small get-together for January. Just Karen Braecker, Yolanda Gubelman and Jennifer Vellinga were able to attend on Monday morning. They had a very nice visit with one another to catch up Christmas and New Year's news. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Marie Blake, Caleb Ringgenberg, Logan Terpstra, Laura Dawson, Evelyn Blake, Stewart Steiss, Marjory Fraser, Luke Fritz, Judith Glauser, Susan McLachlan, Rob Mitchell, Lucas Jacklin, Sal Curreri, David Huether, Ryan Marks, Jaxon Bromley, Jarrett Humphries, Brian Marks, Rick Pethick, Canon Beuerman, BJ DeJong, Sherri Hackwell, Hugh Nichol and Danica Zwep. Happy birthday to all. FROM WALTON gaue ,' ea r4ddalapt? Let everyone know about your new bundle of joy! Call for prices details N The Citizen 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Have We Got Your Number? The Citizen is now planning its 2017-2018 Telephone Book. Is your number correct in the recently delivered Bell Canada phone book? Do you have a new listing since that book was compiled? If so, please let us know so we can make our phone book as complete and useful as possible. Call 519-523-4792. WANT TO ADD YOUR CELL PHONE LISTING? 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