HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-08-21, Page 15High over head
Tens of thousands of people travelled to Walton this past
weekend to-participate and watch the high-flying antics of
the motocross racers. The largest outdoor motocross
event in' Canada, the Walton TransCan has continued to
grow over its 11-year history. (Janice Becker photo)
Last weekend, Bob invited
his friends over to help
lacquer his floors.
It was a blast.
Almega
The vapours
from
flammable 6
IACQLA solvents can
easily ignite -A-- - -
if they come ad irep
into contact • -
with sparks or open flame.
They should only.be used in
well ventilated areas that are
free from all ignition sources
- including pilot lights.
By Peter
Hagedoom
Call
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BUYING FOR A MINOR
IS A MAJOR OFFENCE
Supply alcohol to a minor and you're risking their
health and safety. You also risk up to one year in jail and up to $200,000
in fines. If you're old enough to buy alcohol legally, be responsible.
Be responsible. Don't buy for minors.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2002. PAGE 15.
Pooh
topic
at WLS
The Walton Little School has new
staff members including Michelle
Blake. teacher and Val Shortreed,
food assistant.
The -pre-school group is studying
Winnie The Pooh. They have been
reading several stories and have
started new art projects with the paint
centre.
Cleo the rabbit is now in her cage
and she loves it, •
Thanks to Jacquie and Derrick
Waechter for finishing the doors and
to the school age program for
creating the cabinet.
The toddlers have finished up,
water week by welcoming a goldfish
to the classroom. They are now on to
learning all about transportation.
The school age program has read
the novel Peter Pan. They finished
the week by watching the movie and
enjoying popcorn.
They worked hard on math
problems each day, then went outside
for a bowling tournament, croquet
and golfing. For their craft activity
they have made homemade puzzles
and back-pack buddies (to attach to
their packs). While outside, they
caught a lot of insects to inspect.
The Friday night, Aug. 16 euchre
party was hosted by Allan, Viola
Neil and Edna. Seven tables were at
play.
The lucky winners were:
travelling lone hand, Allan Edgar;
high lady, Margaret Peebles; low
lady, Helen Gallop; high man,
Stewart Musgrove; low man, Bob
Bremner; lone hands, Mary Huether,
Isabelle Bremner, Adrian Verstoep;
50/50, Bob Bremner; lucky tallies,
Mary - Davidson, Lloyd Weber,
Agnes Harrow, Mervyn Schneider,
Velma Sleightholm, Keith Turnbull,
Verna Crawford, Lloyd Smith,
Eleanor Stevenson, Allison
Sleightholui.. Shirley Verstoep and
Jeanne Ireland. -
The next card party will be held
Sept.. 6 at 8 p.m.
Julie Partington Hagedoorn- from
Richmond Hill and her. sister Jackie
Henderson from Aurora, went to St.
Jacobs for the day and afterwards
visited Peter Hagedoorn. Kathy Jo
O'Grady and Craig Lawrence read
tarot cards. Marg Saxon and Linda
Minielly dropped by to see Julie and
Jackie as well.
Some concerns have been
expressed to me by people in
Cranbrook, that very young children
who are now using bikes in the
village at time stray south of
Cranbrook on the paved McNabb
Line and congregate below the hills
on that road. Since the road was
paved the traffic has been barreling
along there. Car Drivers coming
over the hill could not see the kids
until they were right on top of them.
I would ask the parents to discuss
the road with the children and warn
them that if they want to stop riding
and congregate to talk or explore
that they do so only on the level
parts of the road, where the,cars can
see them and they can see cars
coming from a distance. It may
prevent accidents.
Don't Miss Out!
The Citizen will soon be
publishing its summer
sports section. Make sure
your team doesn't miss
being part of this special
collector's issue. Drop off
an identified team picture,
colour or black and white
to either of our offices.
Walton was all abuzz this week
with the roar of the motocross at the
Lee farm.
It was a constant flow of traffic on
Tuesday and Wednesday as all roads
led to Walton for the largest amateur
event for motocross racers in
Canada.
After three days of racing the
amateur division crowned its victors
in an awards presentation on
Saturday evening.
Local boys Chris Blake, Devon
Blake and Matt McLellan, Bruce
and Mitchell Godkin were all racing
in their respective classes and
enjoyed their week.
Sunday was the conclusion of the
Pro National Series. It started in
B.C. in early spring and travelled
east to Manitoba. Jumping to the
east coast the schedule then worked
back to the final race in Walton.
The crowds came from all over
Ontario to watch the action.
There were also lots of other
activities, a rock-climbing wall,
paint ball area by Camp Splatoon of
the Lucknow area, children's mini
bike tryout area, vendors area, food
booths, and even helicOpter rides.
Rick and Jo-Ann McDonald,
Carmen and Mary Bernard, and
Chris and Judy Lee were able to go
for a ride and it was great.
The aerial view of the camping
area, race track, and parking was
unbelievable.
The dips and dives by our pilot
was a little -unnerving but great.
Walton was abuzz on the ground
and in the air.
An event such as this takes a lot of
planning and many hands to make it
work. Local groups and clubs which
pull together and_make it their major
fundraiser of the year include the
Walton- Area Sports Club, Brussels
Minor Hockey, Blyth Minor
Hockey, the OFATV club of Atwood
and St. John Ambulance. It's a long
week for some and congratulations
to all who work so hard to benefit
their group.
The Walton Inn was a busy place
hut short a little staff. Patty Banks
was off sick. We hope she is feeling
better. The cook' Christine was off as
well. Condolences to her on the loss
of her mother.
Kelly McDonald, Brussels fair
ambassador, was off to Toronto and
the Miss CNE competition on the
weekend. There were 78 contestants,
74 girls and four boys.
Kelly had her personal interview
at 10 a.m. that morning then toured
the CNE grounds while others had
their interviews.
They enjoyed a pizza party Friday
night and stayed at the University of
Toronto residences.
It was an early rise at 6 a.m. to get
ready for their stage practice for
semi-finals and finals.
The semi-finals include a walk on
stage for the judges to judge poise
and grace. The . finals include
speeches and impromptu questions.
They toured more of the CNE
grounds then got ready for the
formal dinner at the Bandshell Cafe.
Following dinner they had a seminar
on speeches and impromptus with a
guest speaker.
They had to be ready by 8 a.m. for
the "big day".
The winner was the Harriston-
Minto Agricultural Society
Ambassador. Kelly reports having a
good time and meeting many new
friends.
The Sunday was busy for Joan
Tuchlinsky as she conducted a 7
a.m. service for the campers at the
motocross races.
Greeting at Walton was Doreen
Hackwell and Helen Williamson for
a small crowd of worshippers. Next
week the greeters will be Bill and
Marie Coutts.
A speedy recovery goes to Susan
(Carter) Alexander as she has
broken her ankle.
FROM WALTON