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The Citizen, 2008-10-23, Page 9We will start with get-well wishes first. Feeling under the weather is Howard Hackwell and nursing a sore side is Jeff McGavin after an encounter with a horse. It’s been another sports injury for Abby McGavin who has a broken finger. Boyd Taylor is not feeling the best and Mary Jane Pearson is recovering from surgery. Leona McDonald is still recuperating from her shoulder injury. Mary Huether is home from hospital and Mildred Gillis is now making her home at the Seaforth Manor. We wish everyone improved health. The Walton Wonders ladies ball team had a team get away and went to the Carrie Underwood concert at the JLC last week. Twelve out of the 17 players were able to go and they all really enjoyed the concert. While there, they saw lots of other local people including Murray and Marlene Fisher, Michelle and Lauren McNichol, Tim and Donna Prior, Meagan Beuermann, Amanda Van Miltonburg and Don and Lenore Scrimgeour. The band Little Big Town opened the concert, then Carrie put on a great show for all. Team members attending were Susan Alexander, Glenda Morrison, Jolene McNichol, Sandra Josling, Erin Robinson, Kelly McDonald, LeeAnn Konarski, Tracey Lee, Joanna Wallace, Sharon Gredanus, Jo-Ann McDonald and friends, Mandy Hak, Georgina Reynolds and Judy Lee. Congratulations to John Wayne and Marilyn McDonald on the birth of a granddaughter. The newest addition is the daughter of Jennifer and Josh Inglis, a little sister to big brother Jackson. Congrats all. Brussels was the destination for a group of 13 United Church Women from Ashfield Twp. and Trinity United Church. A sister of Agnes Ten Pas, Allie, asked if she could bring her group to the homes of Agnes and their other sister Claire for a tour of their fall decorating. The group arrived and entered through the front doors of Henk and Agnes’ home on Turnberry Street and were shown through the lovely apartment. Beautiful decorations greeted all (I had seen them the day before) and the fall colours, pumpkins, candles, leaves and everything was gorgeous. The group went out the back door to Claire’s home (the former McTaggart house) and again were treated to a talented display of decorating. Even the garage was decorated. The group then proceeded to Oldfield’s store where they browsed the selections of both fall and Christmas giftware and decorations. The ladies enjoyed cheese and crackers and punch while there and report that it was a wonderful evening. Unfortunately, the night of the home tour was a rainy day and the work crews on King Street had spread fresh gravel so it was a bit messy then. Pleased to report that has improved immensely with the paving done (mostly) and the sidewalks poured as well. The planter boxes were also still lovely on the streets of Brussels but as of last Wednesday, they have been removed from the streets for thewinter.Lois Lee has returned from a tripand holiday in France. She was therewith friends for two weeks andreally enjoyed her time in the winecountry. You can catch up with her atCinnamon Jim’s to learn more abouther trip, and Jim will tell you he’sglad she’s home. Returning from a four-wheeling trip were Jeff McKee and Charles Gulutzen. They were up north and report a great time. Rumour has it that Chuck was only stuck once but he got out by himself. Hank and Agnes Ten Pas went to London for Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate with Reid and Diane Hackwell. They celebrated Thanksgiving and Reid’s belated birthday. They were joined by Paul and Drew Ten Pas from Toronto and Dan, Patricia, Krista and Kaitlyn McKay from Brussels as well as Teresa and Klaas DeVries. They enjoyed the outdoors as well as the beautiful fall leaves. Reid is a former Walton boy and is married to Hank’s youngest sister Diane. A fire at Walton’s P&H had the Grey fire department dispatched on Tuesday around 5 p.m. While repairs were being done, wheat and/or soybean dust caught fire and went up the elevator leg. There was damage to the legs and on Thursday a crane was brought in to aid in the repairs. No one was hurt and that is the main thing. P&H is back to business as usual. Returning from a great five-week vacation were Larry and Barb Rose. They were off in the motor home and were joined by Barb’s sister and husband from Meaford. They went south to Nevada and California. They stopped in at Reno and went down into Death Valley. Barb reports that it was hot, hot, hot and they couldn’t run the air conditioner because of fear of overheating. She says she was glad they had left Death Valley because only a short time later they suffered a flat tire, but were in a more reasonable temperature for repairs. They worked their way north heading to Canada and Vancouver to visit with another of Barb’s sisters. After visiting for a few days they were headed home through Canada and Northern Ontario. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Ron Smith and Larry and Janis Bray on the passing of Shelley (Bray) Smith. Our condolences are expressed to the extended Smith and Bray families. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, family and friends, Richelle Jorritsma married Ryan Smith. The lovely home and garden wedding sparkled after the morning rain, when sunshine broke through to shine for the ceremony. The dinner and reception were held at the Listowel Golf and Country Club for the happy couple who are now residing in Fordwich. Richelle is the daughter of Klaas and Shelley Jorritsma. Proud grandparents are Roy and Donna Fischer. The morning coffee girls enjoyed the special treat of touring Hank and Agnes Ten Pases’ and Claire’s home to view the lovely fall decorating of the ladies on Friday morning. Arranged by Betty Campbell with Agnes and Claire, the ladies arrived around 11 a.m. on Friday morning and saw the creative talents of the two sisters. All were very surprised at how much room the Ten Pas family has and appreciated the tour. Aggie and Claire are both very talented and it’s wonderful to have them in our community to share their talents. The Walton Women’s Institute members travelled to Fergus to attend the Area convention onThursday. There were eight out ofnine members able to go, HelenCraig, Margaret McInroy, LeonaMcDonald, Margaret McMahan,Marjory Humphries, Ruth Axtman,Marion Godkin, and Brenda Perrie.Missing the day away was MaryHumphries.The ladies report having good day and a wonderful convention. Christmas is around the corner, yes only nine weeks away. Parties are underway. Winthrop Bus Lines’ party was on Thursday evening. The group of 12 travelled to Clinton to see the Legends of Rock and Roll and Country Music show. It was a sensational light-and-sound stage spectacular presented by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County. Consisting of five performers, one man and four women, they sang and danced as many of the great artists from country music. They impersonated such greats as Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, Elvis, Willie Nelson, and Roy Orbison performing great songs like Folsum Prison Blues, Don’t Be Cruel, On The Road Again and Pretty Woman. The ladies of the group did excellent jobs of impersonating Faith Hill – Just Breathe, Tina Turner – Simply the Best, Michael Jackson – Billie Jean, Madonna – Express Yourself and Shania Twain – Any Man of Mine, plus many more. The group then returned to the home of Brian and Sharon Pryce to enjoy a social time with plenty of food. Enjoying the evening were Brian and Sharon, Dwayne and Karen Pryce, Doug and Gail Schroeder, John and Pat Gillis, Barry and Karen Hoegy and Rick and Jo- Ann McDonald. The congregation of Duff’s United Church, Walton and Bluevale United Church learned on Sunday that Rev. Sandra Yule will be leaving the dual charge at the end of December. It came as a surprise to many, and Sandra was well liked by both congregations. Personal circumstances are behind the decision and she will be missed by all. The Walton fowl supper is only a couple of weeks away. Get your tickets early and members can contact Helen Craig to get tickets to sell. Celebrating birthdays last week are Randy Fraser, Sarah Grobbink, Jessica Kelso, Bryan Kelso, Ron McCallum, Brett Lee, Lois McCall, Janice MacGillvary, Doug Bauer and Andrew Goothuis. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008. PAGE 9. KP Frank and Cathy Workman were on dish detail at the Brussels United Church’s roast beef supper on Sunday night. About 145 people were served. (Vicky Bremner photo) GET YOUR FREE FLU SHOT! CLINTON Royal Canadian Legion, 95 Kirk Street, Clinton Thursday October 30 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm Thursday November 27 3:30 to 7:00 pm CREDITON Stephen Central Public School, 70042 Goshen Line, RR #2, Crediton Saturday November 8 from 9:00 to 11:00 am ETHEL Grey Central Public School, 84925 Ethel Line, Ethel Thursday November 6 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm EXETER Royal Canadian Legion Wednesday November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm GODERICH Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109, 56 Kingston Street, Goderich Wednesday October 29 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm Thursday December 4 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm The Knox Presbyterian Church, 9 Victoria St. North, Goderich Thursday November 20 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm GORRIE Howick Central Public School, 45010 Harriston Rd., Hwy 87, Gorrie Tuesday November 25 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm HENSALL Hensall Health Centre, 122 King Street Thursday November 13 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm Thursday November 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm LUCKNOW Brookside Public School, 36937 Belgrave Rd. Lucknow Tuesday November 4 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm SEAFORTH Seaforth and District Community Centre, 122 Duke Street, Seaforth Saturday November 1 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Wednesday December 10 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm WINGHAM Royal Canadian Legion, 183 Victoria St., Wingham Saturday November 8 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday December 8 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm FE Madill Secondary School, 231 Victoria St., Wingham Thursday November 13 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm By Jo-AnnMcDonaldCall 887-6570PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON (NC)–Do any of the following behaviours seem familiar? • Forgetting things more and more • Asking the same question over and over • Having increasing trouble with language • Difficulty performing familiar tasks • Disorientation of time and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Mood or behaviour change • Changes in personality • Loss of initiative If you or someone close to you is experiencing some of the signs and symptoms above, it could be Alzheimer’s disease. You should speak to your physician soon. Further information can be obtained by calling 1-888-370- 6444 to speak to a registered nurse. - News Canada Alzheimer’s disease: Signs to look out for