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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-06-23, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011. Start your engines Motocross season has officially begun and last weekend’s weather was perfect for the fourth round of the CMRC Ontario Provincial Championship, which was held in Walton over the weekend. (Vicky Bremner photo) Adage tested in one week This last week of weather has been good and in the farming community most of the planting has been completed. Corn and soybeans are mostly done and farmers with white beans are working hard at getting them completed. Some farmers are incorporating manure into the planted ground and others are cleaning up equipment to put away. The old saying among farmers to have a good corn crop, is that the corn “should be knee high by July”. Well, there is only a week to go before the first of July, so hot, hot, hot and sprinkles of rain at night, would sure help the corn get there. Let’s have a little hope and prayer and maybe it will happen. Our condolences to the Collins family on the passing of Dave Collins. Formerly of Walton, Dave had lived in the Hensall area for nearly 20 years. He was an avid hunter and a devoted family man to his wife Debbie, his five children and four grandsons. Dave will be missed by his many family members including daughters Colleen and Val, who many will remember, were raised in Walton. Our sympathies are extended to sister Sheron and John Stadelmann of Blyth and the many other extended family members. Edna Pearson (Ralph) of Huronlea has returned home from a week’s visit with her daughter and son-in- law, Nancy and Murray Procter of Irvine, California. She was accompanied by her daughter Janet and partner Ben Durose of Owen Sound and her other daughter, Joyce McLean of London. Nancy and Murray did everything in their power to make the trip memorable. The weather was warm and sunny but cool in the evening. The main event of the trip was to attend the wedding of Edna’s granddaughter Andrea to Nicholas Lyle on May 29. The wedding took place on the deck of the Shoreline Yacht Club at Long Beach, California overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The couple was joined in marriage by Captain Bill Caplitt. A dinner and reception followed. The couple is residing in Orange County, California. The only hitch in the trip was a delay in the flight home. The plane developed engine problems and had to be replaced. Edna arrived home at 3 a.m. on June 4 – needless to say a very tired traveller. Ian and Brian Wilbee travelled to Stratford to attend the baptism of Ian’s great-grandson, Mason Henderson, on Sunday. Mason is the son of Scott and Erin Henderson who reside in Seaforth. The baptism was held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and the guests were invited to a luncheon following at the home of Erin’s parents, Brad and Sue Murray. Grandparents are Murray and Carol Henderson of Seaforth. Congratulations to Jack and Maryanna Ryan who have moved into their new home on North Line. The couple was surprised to have the family arrive and have them all moved in without them knowing much about what was happening. We hope they enjoy their new home and find a place for everything. There were many area folksattending the wedding of Joe Fraserand Heather Little on the weekend.Joe is the son of Lorna and Randy Fraser and Heather the daughter of Marlene and Ted Little. The couple was married in Blyth and will reside in Blyth. The reception was held at the Blyth Community Centre and was decorated in teal and green. The couple had a wagon ride around town following the nuptials and then were delivered to the reception hall. Congratulations to Joe and Heather! Ted and Marlene will be happy the month is over. They had two daughters marry within three weeks. Congratulations to Wes Wilson and Mandy Workman on their marriage the previous weekend. The wedding was held at the farm of Tim and Maria Walden in a beautiful sheltered setting. The bride arrived on horseback for the ceremony in a gorgeous dress and cowboy boots. The bridesmaids wore lovely dresses of turquoise and the groomsmen had vests of turquoise and/or black. The tent was decorated beautifully in a western theme and the food shed had a white draped ceiling to accent the event. It was a lovely day and congratulations to Wes and Mandy. The couple resides in Blyth. It was a beautiful weekend for motocross at the Walton Raceway and Lee farm. There were 911 entries, the biggest this year, for the provincial and qualifying race for the Grand National race in August. Riders came from North Carolina, New York, Michigan, Quebec and all over Ontario to participate. There were no serious injuries during the two-day race and a fantastic job was done by the Brussels St. John’s Ambulance brigade. This brigade is the premier brigade in Ontario for motocross and we are very proud of our local members. Walton’s local rider, Mitchell Godkin had a great race and finished third in the MX 2 Jr. race against 120 competitors. Well done! Other locals riding the same race were Cody Richmond, Matt Shannon and Trevor Keyes. They all had good rides with Cody finishing 16th and the others finishing the race well off the pace. Brian Keyes placed 12th in the over-50 group. Congratulations to all The Walton Park had a bit of sprucing up done last week. New tile was put around the fence for safety and other minor repairs done. Thanks to the Walton area men who volunteered their time for the project. The Walton Ladies Slo-pitch game was cancelled due to the rain storm on Thursday evening. The Walton Brewers played on Saturday evening at Fullarton Ball Daze. Every Fullarton ball team played during the day and a fundraising barbecue and other activities were held. The Brewers defeated the Fullarton team 6-4 and report a good game. The annual Craig picnic was held at the farm of Graeme and Helen Craig on the weekend. There were over 45 in attendance including the oldest Craig, the youngest, Olive Craig Faitze of Stoney Creek. The families enjoyed swimming, games and eating. They also spent time going over old photographs and reminiscing. It was beautiful day and everyone had a great time. The members of the supper committee met at the church on Tuesday evening to discuss upcoming events at the church. Group Three will be in charge of the upcoming Blyth supper on Saturday, June 25 and Group Two will be in charge of anniversary luncheon Sunday, June 26. All groups will be asked to help for the McGavin 75th anniversary late lunch on July 15. The supper committee is still looking for a co-ordinator for the group. The job would include keeping track of the functions and calling the group to be in charge, purchasing the necessary groceries for events and paper supplies and keeping the kitchen stocked. She would be the contact person for church events and would work alongside everyone for the turkey supper. If anyone is interested in taking on these responsibilities, please contact Karen Hoegy for more information. A reminder that church anniversary is this Sunday and the service time is at 11 a.m. There will be a luncheon and social time following the service. Guest speaker for the service is a former minister of Duff’s United, Rev. Randy Banks. Call your families, former members and invite your neighbours to attend and celebrate with the Duff’s Church family in its 99th year. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Mary Baker, Paul Linton, Jamie Clark, Margaret McInroy, Sue Hannon, Adam McClure, Tyson McGavin, Dianne Godkin, Wenda Humphries, Carolyn Sullivan, Kevin Flaxbard, Kelly Godkin and Chase Hackwell. Happy birthday to all. HURON OPTOMETRIC CENTRES: PROVIDING EYE CARE TO HURON COUNTY FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS. HOC WINGHAM BOX 278, 238D JOSEPHINE ST, WINGHAM, ON, N0G 2W0 WE ARE A PROUD PARTICIPANT IN THE DIG OUR DOWNTOWN CAMPAIGN! we have a back entrance and parking (of t worry about the Josephine Street construction; Don’ f NoNo w O entrance and parking (offf bout the Josephine Street f of John Street)! 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