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The Citizen, 2007-02-22, Page 11For the past several weeks my focus has been elsewhere. I have spent most of my spare time over the past five weeks at the Stratford hospital intensive care unit. Mother had become ill with pneumonia shortly after Christmas and after a 40-day struggle and with herchildren at her bedside, MyrtleMcArthur passed away peacefullyFeb. 7, 2007.I have been touched by all thosewho have shown me and my familygreat kindness during this time. Yourcards and visits have beencomforting in our grief.I apologize to all who may havesent time sensitive information intended for the column and I will do my best to include what details I can, that I have received by e-mail over the past month. Since last I wrote, Wayne and I enjoyed a lunch out with sister Adele, and Mike Drennan (of Goderich) along with Nancy and Greg Park of Auburn. There was no particular reason for the mid-winterintermission, but it was an enjoyabletime out and sure hope we can do itagain.Emily Mae Andrews was bornThursday, Feb.1. Parents are Ian andBev Andrews. The birth wasannounced to the community viapink balloons outside the home ofgrandparents Sandy and ShirleyAndrews, of Auburn. I am scheduled to speak at the Belgrave Women’s Institute luncheon meeting on Tuesday and I look forward to reporting on that event next week. Klaus and Rhea Seeger from near Auburn, went skiing in Parry Sound on the weekend with Bill and Lynn Martin. The Martins lived in the Port Albert area when Bill was with theHuron County Health Unit a numberof years ago. The weather waspicture perfect and they managed toski eight km.If the bluebirds are any sign ofspring then it’s a good job theSeegers got their skiing in this week.Rhea spotted the pair of predictorson Feb. 9. Daughter Sarah gotpictures and since then the family has put out chopped suet and other enticements with no return performance as yet. Rhea says she is hoping the early visit means we are in for a major meltdown. As our deep freeze continues I suspect it was two snowbirds turned blue from cold. Either way, you are right Rhea, a bluebird trumps a robin! THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007. PAGE 11. Skaters from the Blyth figure skating club competed in a figure skating competition in Windsor in January. Nine skaters attended the competition with great results. Competing were: Laura Youngblut, third; Bridgette Blake, fourth; Kelly Cooke, third; Becca Chalmers, sixth; Kyle Middegaal, sixth; MacKenzie Chalmers, third; Sadie Chalmers, first; Katherine Chalmers, third and Logan Chalmers, eighth. Skaters compete The first meeting of the Walkerburn club since November was held at Ila Cunningham’s on Feb. 12 with five members present. The afternoon was spent making St. Patrick’s Day tray favours for Clinton hospital and working on their 10th quilt to be donated to the breast cancer sale in Stratford. The roll call was answered by what they did on the stormy days. Three members quilted on their own quilts at home, one knit socks and the fifth crocheted an afghan. The next meeting will be held March 12 with the place to be announced later. Ethel Ball will be on lunch and Betty Archambault will provide the program. Cake and ice cream was served by Mrs. Archambault and the hostess. Everyone quilted again before going home. The members who quilt will be spending a few more afternoons before finished. I. Cunningham hosts Club investing in RRSPs? We make it easy...so YOU can take it easy! heartlandcommunitycu.on.ca Call us today! (15 month term) Min. $25,000 deposit Check out our special rates (limited time only*) 4.15%3.66%3.05% *Rates subject to change without notice (21 month term) Min. $500 deposit** (7 month term) Min. $3,000 deposit*** ***Youth minimum is $500**Youth minimum is $100 Clinton Exeter Listowel 482-3466 235-0640 291-6189 Brussels Curling Club ended its second draw. The winners are: first place with 43 points, Mervin Bauer, Dona Knight, Brian Warwick; second place with 42 points, Tom Warwick, Ruth Bauer, George Zwep, Diana Dolmage; third place with 41 points, Doug Dale, Mike Boven, Brenda McIntosh, Mathew Cardiff; fourth place with 40 points, Murray Hoover, Jean Bewley, John Dorsch, Madeline Steiss. The Brussels Atom Local League travelled to Bayfield on Saturday to face off against BCH. Brussels won the game with a score of 4-0. Scoring were Ben Hruska with two, Lexi Smith and Tim Waechter. Earning a shutout was Austin Johnston. This team will be very busy this week as they had games booked for Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Bauer rink wins draw Brussels takes on BCH NEWS FROM AUBURN By DebbieBauerCall 529-7820PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN The Sky’s the Limit! The Citizen CLASSIFIEDS The “employment” section of the Classifieds can help you reach new heights. Whether you’re looking to recruit qualified personnel, land the right job, or train for anew career, youropportunity is waiting in the Classifieds. 523-4792 887-9114