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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2002-05-22, Page 11FROM WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 INSURANCE n, PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? Omni AI Insurance Brokers Save 20-40% on your auto insurance and more on other insurance services * Free No Obligation Quote Paul Hallahan R.R. #3 Blyth Offering Insurance & (519) 523-9110 Fax: (519) 523-9278 Financial Services Farm/Commercial/ Residential/Auto Accideat/Sickness Clinton Office: (519) 482-3434 email:phallahan @ odyssey.on.ca D.S.I Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would like to thank Keith Toye for the significant donation to Campaign 2001 in memory of his late wife Jeannie Toye. CAMPAIGN 2001 IMPROVING OUR TECHNOLOGY — HELP US HELP YOU — Contribute today by sending your donation to: THE WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 270 Carling Terrace, Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 *TM Ctied 2002. Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) is pleased to be your provincial host of Summer Active 2002 in Ontario. You can become more active in 2002 by participating in community events hosted by the Municipality of Huron-East Recreation Department and PRO. VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE June 3 - June 14 Open House New individuals can receive 4 free passes (max) to attend any of the following aquatic classes: Aqua Aerobics Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Aquafit For Seniors Mon. & Fri. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Arthritic Water Exercises Mon. & Fri. 11:30 - 12 p.m. When you attend more than 3 classes you will receive a $5 off coupon to use toward your purchase of a session of lessons. This is an active and interesting experience everyone needs to try. Come out and meet some new people and be active. Please pick up your free passes from the staff at the Vanastra Rec Centre. For more Information please call 519-482-3544. BRUSSELS MORRIS GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE June 1 - Open House for the Brussels Morris Grey Swimming Pool Come join us for a free swim at the newly heated pool from 11-12:30 p.m., free hotdog fot all swimmers. Late Pool Registration and Day Camp Registration from 12 - 2 p.m. BBQ from 12 - 2 p.m. Hotdog and Pop $2. For more information call 519-887-6621 SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE June 4 & June 11 - Open House for Aerobics Class with Drusilla Leitch. Join Drusilla for a free aerobics class from 9 -10 a.m. at the Seaforth & District Community Centre on June 4 and Jute 11. This is a great way to become active and meet some new people. Hope to see you there!! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 527-1272 4,c, PICK OF THE WEEK 1999 WINDSTAR 4 DR. - Dual air - cruise - tilt - AM/FM - cassette - CD - Green with matching interior $15,995. Drop out to see Denis or Allan for all the details! WINGHAM 357-3460 C(FriTed Sales Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-12 Service Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2002. PAGE 11 greet at Duff'sUnitedservice Home for a few days visiting folks Barry and Karen Hoegy was daughter Sherry. While home she had the opportunity to attend the Taylor- Henry wedding and visit lots of Walton friends. She flew back to Greenville, North Carolina but hopes to return soon. Neil and Marie McGavin were attending a 40th wedding anniversary of friends in Ottawa and had the opportunity' to spend time with Bill and Donna Hamilton. Bill was raised on what is now the Keith Bachert farm. Bill is a John Deere man and fell victim to a few practical jokes by his New Holland friend, Neil. It seems Mary Humphries enjoyed a special treat with her daughters, according to daughter Wenda. Mary was taken by Wenda, who is from Elmwood and Kim and boys, Bryce and Andrew from Bayfield for supper to celebrate Mother's Day and Nursing Week. They enjoyed a lovely day together shopping, eating and visiting together. Some members of the Walton Women's Institute attended the 100th anniversary of Huron East District Institute. Approximately 61 ladies from seven institutes gathered at Ethel Community Hall and enjoyed a lovely lunch catered by Beth Earl. From Walton were- Ruth Axtmann, Marion Godkin, Marjorie Humphries, Brenda Perrie, Leona Campbells Jim and Marie Campbell and daughter Meagan greeted at Duff's, Sunday. The celebration of camping service was an integrated service with minister, choir, Sunday school children and congregation taking part. Brandon McGavin read the call and sister Abby presented the corresponding - objects that represented "Where we can find God." Joan Tuchlinsky began by singing Happy Birthday to Justin Beisinger and Abby McGavin. Flowers were placed in memory of Margaret Craig by the family. Brian McGavin read the scripture. As Joan read Psalm 148 — Nadine and Elise Riggenberg shared their artistic talents by drawing the psalm's meaning. The congregation broke into small McDonald and Betty McCall. Ruth Axtmann accepted the position of education co-ordinator for Huron East. Congratulations to her. Off on a mystery tour were Mary McCall and Mary Humphries. They travelled by bus to Aylmer, Tillsonburg and St. Thomas. They saw an art gallery, a purebred pacer horse farm and the dairy museum. They also stopped at the largest pheasant hatchery in Ontario. This hatchery collects approximately 1,400 pheasant eggs a day from March to August. The birds are sold when they are a year old. They stayed at the Elmhurst Inn at Ingersoll and were away Tuesday and Wednesday. Off to the theatre in Drayton last week were Anne Ryan and Marilyn McDonald. they saw Anything Goes, a musical/comedy. Marilyn has a special house guest right now as her sister Janie is here from Ottawa. She arrived to join in the celebrations of George and sister Barb Tervitt's 50th wedding anniversary party held on Saturday at the Wingham Legion. The Walton Women's Institute held a successful bake and plant sale at the Walton Inn on Friday. Thys DeJong had a wonderful weekend. He has been chatting on- line for about seven years and has met many interesting folks. Around 40 have kept in touch with each other and have taken the opportunity to try and meet somewhere. This year the chance arose to meet in Stratford and 12 were able to attend. They came from North Dakota, Vancouver, northern B.C., and Long Island, New York. They arrived in Stratford on Friday and stayed the weekend at the motel. They travelled to St. Jacobs and toured the area on Saturday and on groups groups and discussed where God is found in everyday life. Many people recalled times at camp, good times and friends, and how they experienced or found God at camp. Jim Cook and Patty Banks led a sing-song of old familiar camp songs. What better way to complete the time around the campfire, then to be served a delicious snack of s'mores made by Shelley McGavin? The offering was taken by Doug Fraser and Lavern Godkin and a special collection was done for Camp Menesetung. Canadian Tire money, cash and craft supplies will also be accepted at this Sunday's service. The Litany was read by Karen Hoegy, Barry Hoegy, fteona McDonald, Olene Dennis, Murray Dennis, Heidi McClure, Helen Williamson, Judy Lee and Jo-Ann Sunday came to Brussels Mennonite Church for service. Thys sang a solo during the service for his friends. They toured the Goderich area Sunday afternoon before returning to Stratford. Some of the visitors have family in Ontario that they will also visit while here. The people from Long Island were neighbours of former NHL player Rod Selling and were having lunch with him in Toronto on Monday. B.J. was able to join the fun Saturday night at the hotel and the tour on Sunday. Thys reports it was wonderful being able to put fates to the names and personalities of his on-line friends. Celebrating birthdays this past week were Cathy Melady, Jennifer McClure, Jeff Grobbink, Joyce Williamson, Jason Pennington, June Boneschansker, Dwayne Price, Wendy Glauser, Justin Beisinger, Valerie Shortreed, Gerry Ryan and Gail Moffatt. McDonald. The anniversary Sunday will be June 9 at the farm of Neil and Mane McGavin. Guest speaker is Jeff Hawkins and there is no Bluevale service. A barbecue lunch will be supplied. Sunday school promotions will be held on June 9 as well. This Sunday there will he a board meeting immediately after church.