HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-01-22, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003. PAGE 7.
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo-Ann
McDonald
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Away enjoying a weekend of ice
fishing were Mike Boven. Joe Ryan,
Harold Bridge and Doug Vincent.
They were at Lake Nippising where
they spent their weekend in the ice
hut enjoying fishing and a good
time. They caught pike, pickerel and
white fish.
On Thursday Walton Hall board
hosted its euchre tournament. There
were eight tables of players vying
for first prize.
The successful couple was Wayne
and Joan Robinson with 88 points
including nine lone hands. The
second place pair of fafher/son
winners were Jim and Ron Smith
with 85 points. That included eight
lone hands. The third place team was
partners Doug Riley 'and Bill
Millson with 77 points including six
lone hands.
Free passes for upcoming Walton
euchres were won by Vera Ahrens
and Clarence Hoy.
Euchre is being held downstairs at
Walton for the winter months.
The Grand Walton Pigeon Show
was held at the Walton Hall on the
weekend. The show was sponsored
by the Lucan Homing Pigeon Club
and was well attended by many
breeders who came from as far as
Oshawa, Windsor Newmarket and
Kitchener.
Local organizers Paul and Laurie
Finch were well pleased with the
attendance and the local community
who donated many door prizes for
the event.
This is the first time an event like
this has been held in this area with
many shows being held in the
Toronto/Sarnia area. Shows are held
in the winter as it is the break time in
the flying season.
Donations raised from the event
were given to the Kidney
Foundation.
On Saturday evening, over 100
friends and relatives gathered al the
Cranbrook Hall to celebrate the half-
century birthdays of Gordon and
Julia Mitchell. There were guests
from around the area as well as
Julia’s sister Linda and friends from
Guelph.
There was a fun-time, exercise
program put on by the customed
members of the exercise group from
Brussels. Music was provided by
Jack Storey and visiting and dancing
was enjoyed by all. A lovely lunch
was provided. Happy birthday to
Gord and Julia.
Returning home on the blustery
Monday morning from vacation
were Jim and Patty, and Cassandra
Banks. They had been enjoying a
week’s vacation at Playa del
Carmen, south of Cancun, Mex
ico..
They stayed at the Carico Village.
They enjoyed playing tennis,
swimming in the ocean and taking
on their lair share ot salt water.
They enjoyed a tour of the May-an
Temple Ruins and sites around the
area. They had good weather and
good luck as Patty was the lucky
winner of a bottle of tequila al one of
the night’s entertainment.
Canadians were the popular crowd
at the resort and
Patty reports it was a wonderful
holiday.
Celebrating birthdays this past
week were Holly Mitchell, Brenda
Dalton, Alisson Traviss, Murray
McCall, Valerie Collins, Brett
Stevenson, Tammy Hamilton,
Pauline Gulutzen, Jacob Schmeltzcr,
Heather Clarke, Catharine Baan,
Clint Emmrich, Marni Dingman,
Janice Carnochan, Connie Alcock
and Valerie Bachert.
Congratulations to all.
McClures
Members and friends of Duff’s
United Church, Walton were greeted
by Fred and Heidi McClure on
Sunday.
Anyone wishing to join an adult
confirmation class should call Joan
Tuchlinksy this week.
Greeting this Sunday are Helen
Brenie and Rod Fritz.
During children’s time Joan
questioned them on what they can do
to help others in their church
community. They responded that
they can help by donating clothes,
food and money.
The scripture reader was Karen
Hoegy.
Joan’s reflection was on how the
church needs to become more action-
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Darryl Morrison presented the
Minute for Missions and
congratulated the Mission and
Service Fund on its 75th anniversary.
It began in 1928 and has been the
longest serving charitable fund
giving over $973 million to support
the varying needs of others.
The offering was collected by
Howard Hackwell and Brian
McGavin .
Following the service, members
adjourned to the basement to enjoy a
potluck lunch.
The annual meeting was held
following lunch with about 20
people in attendance.
The new chairman for the board is
Karen Hoegy.
Personal achievement
Yvonne DeWit, a Grey Central Public School student, had the awards wrapped up when she
took home all three honours at the Brussels Agricultural Society’s annual meeting last Friday,
including the David and Joan Perrie Award. The award goes to the student with the highest
points in the junior section. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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