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The Citizen, 2018-05-03, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018. PAGE 9. Lowe returns from national conference PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 John Lowe has been a busy boy. He has just returned from the annual National Emergency Nurses Association conference held at the Delta Grand Okanogan Hotel in Kelowna, B.C. for three days. There is always lots to learn to keep his skills and knowledge -base up to date with the most current practices. He arrived a little early, so he rented a car and toured to the south of Kelowna. He went to Peachland, Summerland, Oliver ( which is the wine capital of Canada) and crossed the border into Washington State. He reports beautiful countryside with the orchards and vineyards galore out in bloom. John met up with a friend on Sunday following the close of the nurses conference, from Toronto who works for IKEA Corporate and was in the west already. They drove 607 kilometres or seven hours to Jasper, Alberta via Kamloops. Enroute, John managed to snap a picture of Mt. Robson, a mountain that is only 100 per cent visible a few times a year, as it is so tall, it creates its own weather system. Monday morning the pair went up the Jasper skytram and hung out at the top of Whistler Mountain at Jasper National Park. Then they headed for a tour of the Jasper skywalk and ice fields of the Athabasca glacier, which is located between Jasper and Lake Louise. The temperature was -5°C but it felt very mild and was super bright. They ended that night in Lake Louise and the next morning they stood behind the Fairmont Chateau and took pictures while standing on the frozen Lake Louise. They took the Banff gondola in the afternoon to have lunch at Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station. Before catching the red eye flight in Calgary back to London, John reports relaxing in the steamy hot mineral water at the Banff Upper Hot Springs. It is located at 5,200 feet and is the highest operating hot spring in Canada with temperatures of 39°C. John reports the Canadian rockies trip was spectacular and breathtaking and a true gem for our country and hopes to return again! Welcome back John from a busy and exciting trip. FROM WALTON Sympathies extended to Tipple, Burns families The Glanville family gathered one evening last week to celebrate Lorne and Bonnie's 50th wedding anniversary. The group gathered at the couple's home to enjoy a meal in celebration and had a chance to visit with Lorne and Bonnie's son Paul, who arrived from High River, Alberta for a visit. Many had not seen Paul for several years and were happy to see how well he is doing. Paul will be here for about 10 days to catch up with family before returning home. Our sympathies are extended to the Burns family on the passing of Larry Burns. He will be missed by his wife Betty and children Conrad, Art and James and their families. Larry was a successful farmer and businessman, with his latest venture in Walton, WER Manufacturing. Many times he would have lunch in Walton and visit with those gathered and we would have a chat about old times curling. Our condolences to the Burns family. Our sympathies are extended to Joyce Huether Tipple on the passing of her husband Roger Tipple. He will be missed by Joyce and their children Jonathon and Sarah and their families. He will also be missed by Brian Huether and family, Dave Huether and family and Joan Huether Ritchie and family and the McDonald families. Roger and Joyce raised their family and lived in Burlington. Our condolences to all. Celebrating birthdays this past week includes Derick Bachert, Spencer Hackwell, Cody Terpstra, Graeme Craig, Paul Humphries, Casey Bernard, Jessica Fraser, Kelly Marks, Jenna Regele, Kelsey Eckert, Marcy McCall MacBain, Pat Parr, Donald Dalton, Landon Gemmel, John Huether, Dave Lewington, Joe Steffler. May flowers bring birthday wishes to Chris Holmes, Hayden Kelso, Chad McCallum, Judy Valley, Bev Fraser, Mitchell Godkin, Lori Nolan, Perry Pearce, Anneleis Ringgenberg and Kendra Fischer. Happy birthday to all! Local returns from D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival Returning from a wanner climate are George and Harry Zwep. They headed south at the end of March for a week of motorbiking. They headed to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, a favourite area for them. They travelled through seven states. At the end of the first day the temperature was - 1°C and they travelled through snow. The road was closed on the second day, so a change of route was made and they continued further south. The temperature kept rising and eventually reached 29°C and it was great biking. Lots of new winding roads and great views to be enjoyed. Welcome home guys. Hopefully the weather is going to straighten around, because the farmers are getting anxious to get on the land. Some have been out spreading manure and some are spreading fertilizer on wheat fields with ATVs. Corn is traditionally planted around the first of May, but the ground is still very cold and wet and can't be worked just yet in most fields. Jane Zwep has returned from a bus trip with Hanover Tours to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The day they spent at the two-hour parade had temperatures reaching 83°F. The parade was fantastic with large balloon flowers, floats and marching bands all with the cherry blossom theme. They were seated in front of the announcer's box and had a chance to see many entries perform right in front of them. Other highlights of the trip were seeing the Washington Monument, Capital Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institute and of course, the White House. They also spent an afternoon at Arlington Cemetery where they saw the grave site of John F. Kennedy and the Eternal Flame. They also had the opportunity to Township of North Huron HORTH HURON BUDGET MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 2018 Township of North Huron Budget will be considered on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Huron Council Chambers, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON www.northhuron.ca visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and view the Changing of the Guard (done every hour). Jane reports it was a wonderful trip to see some American history. With the disappearing snow, changes around the countryside can be seen. There is a new addition to the bank barn on the Steve Fritz farm, a new house for Darryl and Jodi Houston, the new addition at Bachert's Meats looks complete, a new barn on the Klaver farm has been completed and a new barn on the Godkin farm is under construction. The Walton Ball Park is getting some upgrades and some landscaping done. The old backstop has been torn out and a new one will be going in. TCC has also placed a new piece of equipment for the upgrading of services. New trees have been planted at the back of the park to commemorate the Huron County IPM. These are all positive steps for the park. We send our get -well wishes to George Langlois who was in hospital for a short time, but is now home. We hope he is feeling better and is out and around soon. MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2018 Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32) NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of Huron East that Nominations for the following offices: Mayor (1 elected at large) 10 Councillors - 2 representing Brussels Ward 2 representing Grey Ward 2 representing McKillop Ward 2 representing Seaforth Ward 2 representing Tuckersmith Ward (Offices are for a four year term - commencing December 1, 2018) may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO nominations on the prescribed form. Nomination forms must be filed, with the prescribed declaration by at least 25 persons, either in person or by your agent. Such nomination papers must be accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for the position of Mayor and $100.00 for the position of Councillor. The filing is payable in cash, certified cheque, money order or debit machine. A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent, with the Returning Officer during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. between the first business day of May in 2018 to Thursday, July 26th, 2018, and between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27th, 2018 (Nomination Day). No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes; or incur expenses, until that person's nomination has been filed. A nomination must be certified by the Clerk, or designate, before such person becomes a certified candidate for the office for which they are nominated. Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices; an election will be held. Voting Day will be Monday, October 22nd, 2018. Dated this 1st day of May, 2018 Brad Knight, CAO/Clerk Municipal Office, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario. NOK 1 WO 519-527-0160