The Citizen, 2007-09-06, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2007.HELEN JUNE GALLOPA good friend to many, Helen JuneGallop, a long-time resident ofBrussels, Ontario, passed away at
Wingham and District Hospital on
Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007.
Helen was born May 20, 1932 in
Elma Twp., daughter of Alex and
Lottie Cockwell and sister of James.
Helen is the last surviving member
of her family and was predeceased
by her husband Norman. She is
survived by nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Helen married Norman Gallop
Aug. 23, 1950 in a quiet ceremony in
Seaforth, Ontario. They resided on
Norman’s farm near Donegal until
coming to Brussels in the early1970s where they lived first at ahome on Turnberry Street North,then moved to Sports Drive. Both
Helen and Norman worked for many
years at the Malcolm Furniture
Factory in Listowel.
Helen was a true community
supporter. She was a welcome guest
at many homes, meetings and
gatherings where her healthy, happy
attitude made her good company.
Helen’s talents included tatting,
quilting and crocheting. Often her
kind and caring notes were done on
stationery she had crafted.
Helen was an avid reader and used
both the Huron County Library and
the 5R’s Thrift Shop as a resource.Helen exemplified a trueChristian. She was a member of theBrussels United Church and
supported the work with joy. The
Women’s Institute and the Legion
also enjoyed Helen’s support.
Interment in Brussels Cemetery
has taken place. A time of
remembrance and celebration of
Helen’s life will be held Sunday,
Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. in Brussels United
Church.
Donations to Brussels United
Church Memorial Fund will be
gratefully accepted in Helen’s
memory. Contact Ralph Watson at
519-887-6011.
The suggestion of creating an
inukshuk at the community trail
parking area in Wingham raised
some questions for one North
Huron councillor at the Aug. 27
meeting.
Councillor Greg McClinchey said
while he understood the significance
of an inukshuk, why place one in
Wingham.
Inukshuk meaning “likeness of a
person” are stone figures made by
the Inuit. They vary in shape and
size, and are symbols with deep
roots in the Inuit culture.
The Inuit make them for different
purposes: to show directions to
travellers, to warn of impending
danger, to mark a place of respect, or
to act as helpers in the hunting of
caribou.
Inuit tradition forbids their
destruction.
The reason for placing one in
Wingham, according to councillor
Archie MacGowan was to attract
people. “It would be a nice entrance
to the walkway.”
The proposed inukshuk would
consist of one set of ‘legs’ dug into
the ground. They would be 50 inches
high, 20 inches wide and eight
inches thick. The ‘waist’ will be
24x30x8, the ‘midsection’ 24x24,12
and the ‘arms’ 10x10x48.
The approximate cost will be
$500-$600.
McClinchey wondered if the
structure “completes a vision” for
the area. “I’m curious. Is this part of
a plan? Is there some continuity?”
Clerk-administrator Kriss Snell
said that there have been plans done
for the area, but the inukshuk “came
on recently”.
When McClinchey raised a
concern about money, MacGowan
said, “We have to make it clear we
have not money for this.”
Snell said that there would be no
perpetual care probably for the first
10 years, but this would have to
be considered further into the
future.
The recommendation was tabled
until McClinchey could see the
earlier plans.
Obituaries
Gift of life
Joan Warner was among the donors who came out to give
blood at the Canadian Blood Services donor clinic in
Brussels last Thursday. Recruitment co-ordinator Suzanne
Barron said that 67 units of blood were collected to save
and improve 200 lives. As well 15 new donors were gained,
increasing the Brussels donor base. The clinic was
sponsored by St. John Ambulance. “The need for blood is
increasing and we encourage donors to continue their
commitment by donating at the Wingham blood donor
clinic, Thursday, Nov. 1,” said Barron. “Donating blood
saves lives. That’s the ‘Beauty of Blood’.” (Bonnie Gropp photo)
Council considers inukshuk
Business Directory
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Air Conditioning • Car Oiling
• Snow Removal
348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario
CHRIS LEE:
Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151
Mon.- Fri.8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat.8 am - 12 noon
D & J
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MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION
DAN'S AUTO REPAIR
Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell
RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0
(on the Westfield Rd.)
DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician
519-523-4356
COVERING ALL YOUR
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CASEY BOVEN
Blyth 519-523-4757
• New Homes
• Replacement
Windows & Doors
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• Soffit & Fascia
• Decks
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• Trim
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ELLIOTT NIXON
INSURANCE BROKERS INC.
BLYTH, ON
N0M 1H0
519-523-4481
MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP
4 Generations
Since 1910
R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323
J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725
Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989
McKILLOP
MUTUAL
INSURANCE
COMPANY
91 Main St., South, Seaforth
Office 519-527-0400
1-800-463-9204
FARM, HOME,
COMMERCIAL
AUTO COVERAGES
AGENTS
Graeme Craig 519-887-9381
Shannon Craig 519-887-9381
Bob McNaughton 519-527-1571
Donald Taylor 519-482-9976
Banter & Mac Ewan &
Feagan Insurance Ltd.519-524-8376
Gaiser Kneale Insurance
Brokers Inc.519-482-3401
Thames Insurance
Brokers, Exeter 519-235-2211
Cockwell
Insurance Brokers 519-356-2216
G.L. Barclay Insurance 519-238-6790
DONALD IVES
General Contractor
Repairs
and
Maintenance
Brussels 519-887-9024
VANDRIEL
Excavating Inc.
Simon
VanDriel
519-482-3783
We Dig For You
Call us for... Excavators, Bobcats,
Dozers, Trucking, etc.
COMPLETE EXCAVATING
CONTRACTOR
Derrick
VanDriel
519-522-0609
• Gravel • Sand
• Stone
JAMES BROWN PHARMACY
198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont.
519-357-1629
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4
Rear Parking Available Free delivery
on everything
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519-233-3174 519-440-8880
FARM EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
(Specialized in John Deere)
On-Farm
Check Overs
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Call
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By Bonnie Gropp
The Citizen