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The Citizen, 2008-07-10, Page 9Happy Canada Day to everyone. There are lots of ways to celebrate including families attending the fireworks in Goderich and Vanastra. We saw lots of folks at the Seaforth firefighters’ breakfast and it was excellent. The family of Marilyn McDonald celebrated a little early by having a family celebration at the home of Jim and Linda McDonald on Sunday. Marilyn’s children, including Bruce and Linda, Heather and Ron, Cathy and Paul, Pat and Mike and Jeanne and Rob attended, along with various members of their families. The day included dropping in on Mary Humphries’ 90th birthday party, golfing at Cranbrook, talking and eating of course. They always have a great time when together and this time was no exception. There sure was one happy little boy who reports that he had the most wonderful birthday last week. Young Caden Lee turned the ripe old age of seven and spent his birthday doing some very special things. The night before his birthday, he had a birthday party at the home of Grandpa Ken and Gramma Deb Janmaats with lots of his relatives celebrating with him. The morning of this birthday, started off with a birthday breakfast with mom Tracy and dad Brett. Then it was off to golf with just dad. After a quick bite of lunch, it was off to the next adventure. A surprised little boy arrived at Home On The Range, horseback riding farm of Hugo Bontrup. Along with Grandpa Chris and Grandma Judy Lee, mom and dad, and Judy Emmrich, they spent the next two hours riding horses. Caden reports his horse Lolly was a good horse. The day wasn’t over yet, as the next adventure was to travel to Goderich to watch the beautiful fireworks display. It was a full day and wonderful reports Caden. Home for a short visit with mom and dad, Sherry and Murray McCall and the rest of the relatives were Marcy McCall MacBain and the almost three-year-old Alivia. Marcy also attended the wedding of Rick Lobb and caught up with many old friends there. We say farewell to Harvey and Cindy Holland who have moved to Clinton. We hope they will both continue to drop in on their Walton friends from time to time. A sale was held on the farm on Saturday with a good crowd on hand. The Walton Women’s Institute held their June meeting in Wingham. They toured Royal Homes and then had their lunch at Jag’s. Margaret McMahon was in charge of the meeting and they held the business portion of the meeting following lunch. Vicki Carter was the guest speaker. She spoke about Institute. Some Brussels folks have returned from celebrating a family wedding in the States last weekend. Cecil Moore, Eric, Deb, Christopher and Jeremy Ross travelled to Rutland, Vermont to attend the wedding of grandson and nephew, Nicholas Wheeler. Nick is the son of Laurie and Scott Wheeler and a grandson of Delores Wheeler. They report a lovely wedding, a great time, beautiful scenery, some fun golf and a long drive. Scott andLaurie Wheeler arrived in Brusselson the holiday Tuesday to seeDelores before their return to theirhome in Victoria B.C. at week’send.There was an appreciation bustrip for customers of CKNX lastweek. They were off to Toronto andthe Blue Jays game. The Blue Jays were playing against Atlanta and unfortunately the Jays lost. Enjoying the outing from the area were Neil and Marie McGavin, Tim, Donna, Jim and Nathan Prior and Greg and Evan Ducharme. Having a Canada Day party were Neil and Marie McGavin. Celebrating were friends and neighbours of the McGavins. They had a potluck meal and enjoyed fireworks later in the evening. Heading off for a few days in North Bay were Brian McGavin with Abby and Tyson. Having to make a business delivery to the north, it only made sense to go a bit farther and drop in on sister Heather and Bryan Kelso and family. They spent a few days together, then it was time to come home. Graeme and Helen Craig were off to Bellwood to pick up Michael from camp on Friday. From there, it was off to Haliburton to attend the Elliott family reunion. The hosts were Helen’s sister Emily Larue and family. They were away until Sunday and with nearly 30 people attending, a couple of cottages were needed. Coming home for the reunion was the other Elliott sister, Mary, from B.C. She will b around to visit for a while. It was a wedding celebration for another grandchild of Clarence and Jane White on the weekend. A beautiful summer’s day for the nuptials of Michelle McNichol and new husband Jason. Parents Murray and Colleen McNichol hosted the rehearsal party on Friday evening and the wedding was held at Hessenland on Saturday. Returning from a few days up north were Don and Pat Dalton. They took the motorcycle and headed to Tobermory to cross the channel on the Chi-cheemaun. They crossed the island and carried on to Little Current, Parry Sound and eventually made it to Macteer stopping and staying along the way. They visited with their son Gerrid’s in-laws and while there made a call to look up an old Presbyterian minister who had served in Seaforth. They made the trip to Gravenhurst to visit Rev. Tom Duke, in a retirement home and his wife in the nursing home. While away, they also stopped in at the old hunt camp, but found no onearound.They report having a good trip. Mavis Dalton is a patient inSeaforth hospital and Mary Huetheris also in Seaforth. Joe Semple isnow in Listowel hospital and will bea while recovering. Pat Langlois ishome and hopefully feeling betterjust in time for her and George’s 50th wedding anniversary soon. Five years flies by so fast, it’s hard to believe. It was five years ago we had a wedding at our farm for our daughter LeeAnn and husband Jason. We celebrated their five-year anniversary with a surprise party for them at their home. It was a beautiful day on Saturday, so Rick took them out on the boat for some fishing. A tour from Bayfield to almost Grand Bend and back put in most of the early afternoon. By the time they arrived home, it was time for the guests to arrive. They were really surprised when many of their wedding party “dropped” by. A barbecue and meal complete with anniversary cake was enjoyed by the many there. Happy anniversary LeeAnn and Jason. Anne Elliott and many of the Elliott family members were off to Ohio for the wedding of Anne’s granddaughter, Laura. They travelled to near Youngstown, Ohio, where Anne’s oldest daughter Fern and husband Ward live and farm. They left on Thursday morning and after a seven-hour drive arrived. The wedding was held on Friday morning and a wonderful lunch and afternoon of socializing was held. Attending along with Anne were Rob, Cathy, Chris, Michelle, Molly and Jack Burkholder, Harry Smith, and Donna and Les Black. They report having a great time. Chris and Colleen Smith and boys Cam and Colin have moved into their new home on Sawmill Road. We wish them all the best in their new surroundings. The lucky bidders at the Walton’s Duff’s United Church auction for a dinner at Emerson and Phyllis Mitchell’s were Lorne and Bonnie Glanville. They enjoyed their delicious meal at the Mitchell home on Sunday evening with family members and guests. Turkey, roast beef and all the trimmings along with yummy desserts including apple pie with birthday candles for Lorne’s birthday. The group included Lorne and Bonnie, Robert and Jackie, Joelle, Melissa and Edward Glanville, Don and Pat Dalton, and Harold and Carolanne Menary. They enjoyed a tour of the house and after dinner enjoyed sitting outside and visiting. Returning from a trip toEdmonton is Matt Lee. He was on aworking holiday, as he was buildingthe track at Castrol Raceway, justsouth of Edmonton, for theupcoming national race to be heldthere on July 19 and 20. Matt hasbecome known for his expertise intrack design and building tracks thatare fast and flowing yet challenging for the expert riders of the National circuit. Birthdays in the past week include a special one of Rob Burkholder, more than 49 but less than 51. Other celebrants are Bob Humphries, Allison Stevenson, Ralph Bos, Dianne Blake, Lorne Glanville, Brad Knight, Allan Carter, Emily and Sean Mitchell, Jasmin Roth, Steve Fritz, Richard Gerber, Mitchell Ryan and Gerald Watson. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008. PAGE 9. The Walton Wonders played against the Belgrave Classics for their last game in June. Playing shorthanded made the game tougher, and the Wonders lost 17-11. The team batted well with Joanna Wallace almost going the cycle with a single, triple and a homerun. Jo- Ann McDonald went four for four with four singles and Sandra Josling and LeeAnn Konarski each had three singles. Lisa DeJong helped the cause by hitting a single and a double. Susan Alexander pitched extremely well for the full game. The Wonders travelled to Monkton to play the new team in the league, Laverne’s Ladies. The Wonders only had 10 players and both regular pitchers were out. Jo- Ann McDonald pitched for the first time this year and did all right. The bats for the Wonders came alive with a number of players going five for five including Erin Robinson, Jolene McNichol and Erin Hart. Joanna Wallace went four for five including hitting a triple and earning six RBIs. Walton had a total of 36 base runners scoring 18 runs in the win. The year’s first double play was earned by the combo of Joanna and Sandra Josling. The final score was 18-12 and earned the Wonders their third win of the year. The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, June 30 with nine tables in play. Winners were: share the wealth, Allan Martin, Viola Adams; high, Hilda Holmes, Jim Minielly; lone hands, Verna Crawford, Lloyd smith; low, Viola Adams, Adrian Versteop; tally, Rex Whaley, Helen Cullen, Joyce Beirnes, Mary Davidson, Grace Stewart, Helen Dobson, Allan Martin, Shirley Verstoep, Don Beirnes, Myrna Burnett, Murray Hoover, Linda Minielly. The next euchre will be held on Monday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Rescheduled game set for Aug. 10 The Friday night euchre party at the Cranbrook hall had 25 people in attendance. There were six tables at play. Share the wealth was won by Mary Davidson and Earl McNaughton. Travelling lone-hand winner was Eleanor Stevenson. Other winners were: ladies’ high, Sharon Freeman’ ladies’ low, Verna Crawford; ladies’ lone hands, Beryl Smith and Helen Dobson; men’s high, Neil Hatt; men’s low, Adrian Verstoep; men’s lone hands, Margaret Peebles, Bush Whittard and Allan Edgar. Lucky tally winners were Mary Davidson, Dorothy Martin, Viola Adams, Bob Alexander, Myrna Burnett, Murray Hoover, Joyce Alexander, Lloyd Smith, Leona McDonald and Allan Martin. The next euchre will be held on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. Continued from page 8 In the Oriole half of the fourth inning Cook allowed one hit but no runs and recorded two strikeouts. The Barons’fourth inning brought singles by Shawn Bromley, Cronin and Haggitt. The Orioles brought two runs across on one hit in their fifth and final inning by virtue of the mercy rule. Cook tossed a five hitter with four strikeouts to register the 11-3 win. The scheduled July 11 game in Blyth has been rescheduled for Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. Wonders play the Classics BBLLYYTTHH PPRRIINNTTIINNGG IINNCC.. BLYTH 523-9211 PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS • Colour • Business Printing Forms • Posters • Brochures • Letterheads • Flyers • Envelopes • Carbonless • Business Forms Cards • Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL! NEWS FROM WALTON By Jo-AnnMcDonaldCall 887-6570PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON 25 at Cranbrook euchre 9 tables in play at Ethel