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The Citizen, 2010-11-11, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010. Ladies Night Out Duff’s United Duff’s United Church in Walton held its annual turkey supper at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Arena in Brussels on Nov. 3. Shown here is Walton-area resident Chris Lee doing his part to feed the hungry public. (Denny Scott photo) The first week of November has passed and it was a successful week of hunting for many of the gangs. The gang my men folk are in managed to get 21 deer, so it will be venison on the menu a lot this winter. I heard news of many of the other local gangs also getting large numbers with one group getting over 30. The hunt should have thinned out the numbers somewhat, but there are still plenty running around. Remember my warning of keeping a wary eye out for the deer running, especially at dawn and dusk. Well, two of my family have had the misfortune of having an accident with a deer. The first accident involved the deer actually not being hit by the car, but the car slowing and missing the deer, the deer stopping at the edge of the road and then the deer bucking out his hind legs and kicking the car. The kick smashed out the lower corner bumper section into little pieces and away scampered the deer. It did lose a little fur in the kick to prove it was a deer. The second accident for the family involved the car hitting the deer when it jumped out of the ditch in front of the car. The damage includes the bumper, the fender, the hood and the complete headlight section gone. Lots of damage. The officer attending told us that it was the third one he had attended on Saturday night by 10 p.m. The news reports state that deer collisions are up from last year already with 87 being reported at the end of last week. Another news report about body shops reported that this is the time of year that makes the body repair business its “profit” for the year. I guess there is a silver lining in all circumstances. Goodbye to Harv and MarionSmith who have moved fromCranbrook to their new home inListowel. You will see them backaround Brussels and Cranbrookfrom time to time and welcome folks to drop in and visit with them at their new place. Welcome to Josh and Jess Jorritsma who have purchased the property of Harv and Marion Smith at Cranbrook. They moved in a week or so ago and will be keeping themselves busy with a few changes. Celebrating a special birthday was Leslie Knight. Leslie has reached the halfway mark between 70 and 80. Leslie and Yvonne had their family at their home on Saturday for a birthday celebration. They have three boys – Rick and wife Naomi, Jeff and wife Nancy and Gerald and wife Twyla. They have six grandchildren and help out with them whenever they can. Yvonne and Leslie had a few of their family and friends in for a birthday luncheon on Sunday. Helping Leslie to celebrate were Jim and Dona Knight, Jack and Donna Knight (brothers), Geraldine Siemon, Yvonne’s sister, Mary Huether, Isabel Wheeler, Betty McCutcheon, Jean Bewley, Betty Knight, Fran Bremner, Nora Stephenson, Harvey and Marion Smith and Mary Morrow. They enjoyed a lovely lunch, birthday cake and ice cream and a lovely afternoon together. Congratulations to Bob and Joyce Alexander who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on the weekend. They enjoyed a dinner at Vekey’s in Listowel with their family and some friends. Bob and Joyce have four children, Mike and wife Susan, Brian and wife Nancy, Barb and husband Steve and Wayne and wife Angie. They have nine grandchildren to keep them busy when they gather. Joining them for dinner were Bob’s sister Dona and Jim Knight and Joyce’s brother and sister, Ralph and Velma Locking. Friends Stu and Madelyn Steiss, Leslie and Yvonne Knight and Rod and Gail Godden also joined them for dinner. All the Alexanders gathered on Sunday and had family pictures taken for the occasion. Congratulations to Bob and Joyce. Catching up with those in hospital, those who have been there, those who have been released and some of all of the above. We wish the best for Margaret Exel who is now a patient in the Listowel Hospital. Jean Evans is still in Listowel and appreciates visits from her friends. Home from hospital is Anna Cunningham after a short stay and Murray Lowe is home from London Hospital following surgery. Muzzy will be out of the hair cutting business for awhile, but remains his jovial old self. Marie McTaggert is in Seaforth Hospital and Anne Bosman was in Seaforth and Don Schade as well. Edna Pearson and Shirley Leake remain in Wingham Hospital. Things change daily, but we wish everyone speedy recoveries and that all will soon be home. Enjoying a special outing was Neil Schade last week. When Neil started school in 1934, in the heart of the depression, there were seven students starting. They went to the Little College Corner School, one block east of Molesworth. The group of seven have kept in touch all these years and gather spring and fall for a meal and time of reminiscing. They have lost just one member, Eric Coates a few years ago. This past week they gathered at Diana Sweets in Listowel. The group includes Neil By Margaret E. McMahon Those attending the Ladies Night Out on Thursday night at the Listowel Agriculture Hall were “Looking Into the Future” in keeping with the theme. President Marg Greig welcomed everyone to the Rural Ontario Sharing Education program. Sharon Chapman had the pleasure of introducing the first speaker, Susan Young from Eye Talk. Susan is an Iridologist, the study of the iris, the part of the eye that carries colour. Iridology’s greatest asset is that it can forewarn of approaching health problems. The main advantage of Iridology over other health screening is that changes appear in the iris before physical symptoms develop and therefore preventative action can be taken. Susan had taken a photograph of the eyes of five ladies in attendance and she pointed out a few things which were evident to her concerning their health. Susan, when she sees a problem in the Iridology session, refers the client to their doctor outlining her concerns. Jean Ann Kerr thanked Susan for her presentation. Elroy Bartman from the floral department in Listowel’s Zehrs store demonstrated the making of different sizes of bows depending on the size of vase that is being used for the arrangement. Elroy also showed how to place the greenery and mentioned some kinds of green boughs are better than others and easier to work with. The Gerbera daisy was very popular this past summer in weddings. He used the Gerbera to make a colourful Christmas centrepiece. He showed how they could be used in a large and small vase. Never make the centrepiece so high that your guests are unable to see one another across the table. Balance, shape and form are important when making an arrangement and never use an old oasis. They contain germs which will ruin your new creation. Barb Grube introduced and thanked Elroy as they are fellow employees. Margaret McMahon introduced Anne Broadbent from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo. Although quantum computers are a heavy topic, Anne was able to give the audience some insight to just what they are. In the future, these computers will be able to encrypt information with unbreakable security. They will also discover a wide range of devices that will transform the economy, as well as society. Those in the audience asking Anne questions, and there were lots, were the recipients of a USB that she said was capable of storing 1000 pictures and other information. Quantum computers are definitely a “look into the future” and governments and educators will be watching their progress. As it is, quantum computers are able to solve mathematical problems in seconds. Ria Stewart thanked Anne for the very informative presentation and for giving those present a look at what is yet to come. The door prize donated by Susan Young, was a free Iridology session was won by Sandra Zehr. The centrepiece, made by Elroy, was won by Barb Grube and the three door prizes donated by Anne and the University were won by Joanne Ohm, Margaret Fahr and Marion Bartman. President Marg thanked everyone for supporting the Ladies Night Out. By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON NEWS FROM WALTON Continued on page 19 McGavin Farm Supply Ltd. 1-877-887-6365 Walton 519-887-6365 To serve you better, our mobile inspection and repair service available Take advantage of these offers today! REPAIR AND PREPARE WITH McGAVIN FARM SUPPLY LTD. 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