The Citizen, 2007-09-06, Page 6It’s the tale of two ball parks
this week. One a good-time
happy story and the other, not
so happy. Let’s begin with the
fun story.
A long time ago,
approximately 20 years, a
group of men played the fun
game of slopitch. They were
called the Oilers and played at
the Winthrop Park.
As they were young men
and in their prime, they were
awesome on the field so I’m
told. They had young families
then.
Now some of them have
taken on the tradition of being
the new generation of Oilers.
A challenge game of old
against new was set and the
dust was blown off many of
the old gloves. It was a really
good game with lots of fun
and laughs. Special fan Mavis
Dalton had the place of
honour directly behind home
plate. She had to cheer for
both sides as she had sons on
one side and grandsons on the
other.
The young Oilers did
prevail with the hard-fought
win of 12-5 and the game was
celebrated with a corn roast
for all to enjoy after the game.
“Old” Oilers included Don
and Ken Dalton, Jim Bosman,
Paul McCallum, Al Koehler,
Ken Campbell, Neil and
Glenn Beuermann, Gerry
O’Reilly, Neil McNichol,
and Brian Pryce noted as the
MVP for his batting and
catching expertise.“Young” Oilers includedGeoff, Darrell, Scott, Gerridand Joel Dalton, RandyMcClure, Pat Devereaux,Brent Robinson, JeffMcGavin and KevinWilliamson.What a great get-together tohave some fun and exercise.Way to be Oilers.
The not-so-happy part of the
tale of two ball parks was the
unnecessary vandalism that
occurred at Walton’s ball park
during the week. Unknown
culprits decided to break into
the booth just to find out that
there is nothing of any value
in the building – no
confections, no money, no
alcohol.
Unfortunately a window
was completely destroyed in
the break-in and another
window pane broken as well
as some brickwork removed.
The culprits also gained
access to the Walton Hall,
again to find nothing to steal.
We can be thankful that
there was no damage done
inside and the police assume
that money and alcohol were
the items of interest.
The police are still
investigating the event and
waiting for fingerprint test
results. If anyone recalls
anything suspicious around
Walton during the night of
Tuesday evening, Aug. 28,
contact the OPP or Crime
Stoppers.
We are glad to hear Gloria
Wilbee is all right after being
involved in a motor vehicle
collision. Another vehicle
clipped the rear driver’s corner
of her car and did not remain
at the scene. Thankfully she
was uninjured.
Fantastic, the grand opening
of the wonderful Dauphin’s
Country Store is thisweekend. I’ve had to drop inmany times already forsomething or another. Anotheremployee for the store isDavid Pethick – a great after-school job.Friends of ours report thatneighbours on St. Michael’sRoad have been victims ofbreak-ins. Be watchful for
your neighbour’s places, take
note of unusual vehicles on
the line and of course lock
your doors.
White bean harvest has
begun, so there is more farm
equipment on the road. I hear
the yield is not the highest it’s
ever been, but every field is
different. Good weather helps
with the harvest.
What a great selection on
sport teams in the area last
week in The Citizen. It’s great
to see so many young people
taking part in team sports
building self-confidence, teamspirit and co-operation and thebenefits of exercise and freshair.Congratulations to all thosewho volunteer their time tocoach to help out the youth oftoday who hopefully will becoaches of tomorrow.Services at Duff’s UnitedChurch have resumed and our
new minister Sandra Yule is
anxious to meet the members
of the congregation.
There will be no service on
Sept. 23 as it is Bluevale’sanniversary service. All areinvited to attend at 11 a.m.Walton’s United ChurchWomen’s meeting will be nextweek, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. withguest speaker Kathy Butson(Pryce) from the ChristianResource Centre for theHuron Perth Presbytery. It isalso Toonies for Friendship
and items for the food bank
are appreciated.
Get-well wishes go out to
Gary McNichol who has
suffered an injury to his foot.Birthdays to startSeptember include Mary LouDriscoll, Maxine Houston,Jason Shortreed, Brent Pryce,Jaedon O’Neill, ShirleySkinner, Barb Finlayson,Joelle Glanville, KimHumphries, Daniel Forbes,James Emmrich, JamieMitchell, Terry Thompson,
Bryan Finlayson, Dianne
Machan, David Grobbink,
Julie Glauser and Haden
Flood.
PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2007.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
It was a quiet week at the
Brussels Legion Branch.
Congratulations to Branch
treasurer Nicole Lowe on her
marriage to Mike Noble on
Saturday.
The elimination draw is
only a few weeks away and
Comrades have tickets to sell.
Drop in to the Branch or see a
member. The early bird draw
is this weekend so you only
have a few days to get your
ticket.
Early bird dues can be paid
now. Get in on the early bird
draw for September to win
your dues for 2009.
New members are always
welcome to join the Legion. A
military relative is not
required, just a desire to help
out in any of the many ways
the Legion serves its
community and veterans.
Cadets will resume Sept. 11
and youth 12 and up are
welcome to come out at 7 p.m.
to see what Cadets are all
about.
What about those musically
inclined? The Brussels Pipe
Band will always welcome
new members. Learn the pipes
or drums.
Contact Don Martin if
you’re interested.
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