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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 887-6935 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