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Pitter patter
It was a landmark day for those working to bring the
International Plowing Match to Huron County this year, as
the crew marked 100 days to the match with a special event
in Wingham. The organizers welcomed Nathan Dales, who
plays Daryl on the hit show Letterkenny, and Dylan Playfair,
also known as Reilly on the show. Plenty of people made
the trip to North Huron for the show and no doubt few left
disappointed. (Quinn Talbot photo)
Ball park buzzing
with three teams
Our condolences are extended to
the Steffler family on the passing of
Tanner Steffler. He will be missed
by his parents John and Heather and
siblings Davis and Charlee and
grandparents Joe and Lin Steffler.
Our sympathies to the Alce family
and all extended family and friends.
Our sympathies are extended to
Mike and Teresa deJong on the
passing of brother Frank deJong. He
will be missed by his many brothers
and sisters. Our condolences to all.
The Walton Ball Park has started
its season with three teams playing
regularly. Monday nights has a co-
ed team playing at 9 p.m. and
Tuesday evening is the Walton
Brewers Fastball team playing at 8
p.m. Thursday nights is ladies
slopitch at 7 p.m. It is great to see
the park being used regularly! There
will be some painting done to
freshen the park up before the IPM.
Everyone has to do their part to
beautify the village of Walton!
Congratulations to Chris and Erin
Blake on the birth of a new son.
Lucas George has arrived to the
delight of his parents and big
brothers Foster and Mason. Happy
grandparents are Clara Blake and
Dennis and Marilyn Beuerman.
Neil and Marie McGavin had an
enjoyable weekend in Guelph where
Neil celebrated his 60th anniversary
of graduating from the University of
Guelph. The graduates enjoyed a
dinner and delightful time catching
up.
The Walton Hall was the venue for
a brush -up on safe food handling for
those involved with the preparing of
lunches for the match. Convenor
Anne Bosman arranged for a
member of the Health Unit to come
and speak with a good crowd of
nearly 40. Those involved will be
making sandwiches and lunch for
the plowmen during the
International Plowing Match this
September.
The Knight Open was held on the
weekend at the home of Steve and
Marni Knight. The men's day has
the men golfing, playing outside
games and enjoying a barbecued
meal. A great time for the 29 or so
men to catch up with one another.
Congratulations to Ryan Jacklin
on winning three gold medals at the
Legion District C Track and Field
competition on the weekend. Way to
go!
Celebrating birthdays this past
week includes Bonnie Glanville,
Chris Humphries, Rob McClure,
Trisha McClure, Rick Mclnroy,
Roger Humphries, Shawna McCall
O'Neill, Nicole Bernard, Sandra
Lewington, Laura Bowers, Joan
McNaughton, Matthew McKee,
Emily Wilts, Kaden Huether, Kolton
O'Neill and Sullivan Smith.
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PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo -Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
Shhh! Listen carefully and you
can almost hear the corn growing.
The hot weather on the weekend has
made a remarkable difference in the
corn growing at least double or
triple what it was. When I heard the
men talking and they said about
hearing the corn grow, I thought
how silly, but I heard it again from
some others and thought ok, maybe
they can. No matter, it is good news
and with a drink of water, they are
sure it
will catch up and be knee high by
July!
Everything could use some
moisture as the ground, fields,
flowerbeds are very dry. Even the
grass is turning a little brown in
places. All the crops need a little
rain, the optimum word there is a
little, but we shall enjoy the sun and
heat while we have it.
The hay season has begun with
lots of farmers getting the first cut of
hay off and then spreading manure.
Just finished planting, then some
spraying, then hay, manure, then
more spraying of crops. It seems the
work goes on and on.
John and Karen Braecker travelled
to Thunder Bay to attend the
graduation ceremony of their
daughter Holly earlier this month.
Holly has finished her schooling
from Lakehead University and
graduated with her nursing degree as
a registered nurse. She has returned
to this area to look for a job.
Congratulations and good luck to
Holly!
Take note, that the IPM
beautification contest, must have
the registration form, cheque and
before -and -after pictures in by
June 30. There are seven categories
to chose from and brochures can
be found around at area businesses.
You can go online at
www.plowingmatch.org/ipm2017
for more information. The
barn quilts many have seen
popping up on barns are also part of
the beautification committee's
mandate. Look for information
about the barn quilts on the
website. June 30 is also the time
frame to register these. No
computer? Contact Deb Falconer at
519-233-5393.
The IPM headquarters at Walton
Hall is now staffed and opened for
business. Drop in during the day for
information on the many happenings
of the 2017 Match just 100 days
away!
The Walton Raceway held a
practice day on Saturday and a
Amateur Motocross Ontario race on
Sunday. They had a great turnout of
just under 500 entries and racers. A
hot and dusty day for all. They had
riders from eastern Ontario,
northern Ontario and several U.S.
states to hopefully qualify for the
Walton Transcan.
Congratulations to Adam
Braecker and Roxanne Murray who
were married at the farm of Bruno
and Joyce Braecker on Saturday.
Adam is the son of John and Karen
Braecker.
The dinner and reception were
held at the farm of John and Karen,
and it was a beautifully hot and
windy day for the nuptials. The
rehearsal party was also held at
John and Karen's. The newlyweds
reside at the Braecker farm on
Hullett-McKillop Road. Congrats to
all!
FROM WALTON
Notice of Annual General Meetings
Clinton Public Hospital
St. Marys Memorial Hospital
Seaforth Community Hospital
Stratford General Hospital
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meetings of the
Members of the Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital,
Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital will be held:
Thursday June 22, 2017
at 7:00 p.m.
Mitchell Golf & Country Club
81 Frances Street W., Mitchell, Ontario
to:
1. Receive Annual Reports of the Board of Directors, including Financial
Statements, together with the Auditor's Report thereon. The Financial
Statements will be available after June 15, 2017 on the Huron Perth
Healthcare Alliance website - www.hpha.ca.
2. Appoint Auditors.
3. Amend each of the Hospitals' Corporate By-laws.
4. Receive the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee Report.
HURON PERTH
HEALTHCARE
ALLIANCE
Only members of the hospital
corporations shall be entitled to vote at the
Annual General Meeting
Members of the public are
welcome to attend
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