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The Citizen, 2003-07-02, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2003. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 On Tuesday morning many friends of Mary Humphries gathered at the Walton Inn to share cake and birth­ day wishes for her 85th birthday. She later travelled with her friends to Brucefield to enjoy a birthday luncheon. Joining Mary on this spe­ cial day were Anne Ryan, Audrey Hackwell, Marilyn McDonald, Viola Kirkby and Marie Coutts. Congratulations Mary. Celebrating his birthday this past week and on the same day was Herb Traviss. Herb and Mildred and Ron Obituaries JASON D. EDGAR Mr. Jason D. Edgar of Wroxeter passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre, in London, on Wednesday, June 25, 2003. He was 30. He was the beloved husband of Tracey and loving father of Zachary and Carson, both of whom live at home. He was the dear son of Davey and Sandra Edgar of Gorrie and loving grandson of Betty MacDonald of Wingham. He is also survived by Tracey’s parents, Vincent and Gwen Mclnnes of RR2 Wingham, her brother Kelly Mclnnes of Mississauga and by her grandpar­ ents Reverend Thomas and and Pauline Bennett joined the birth­ day club girls at Brucefield to enjoy lunch and visiting. On Tuesday evening the Walton Brewers took on the Exeter Braves ad won 6-4. Steve Leonhardt went the distance for the Brewers. Visiting at the home of Ken and Brenda Dalton is Brenda’s sister Janet from North Bay. She is here for awhile and will be visiting with other family members and friends. It was a dual celebration last Sunday as Kim Humphries Kruse was hostess for a family shower for bride-to-be Kim Brown, fiancee of Jim Humphries. After the shower festivities were over they moved on to a surprise birthday party for Mary Humphries. The men returned, the food appeared and so did the gifts. Mary was completely surprised and enjoyed the potluck supper. Attending the Blyth Festival pro­ duction of The Perilous Pirate’s Daughter were Leona McDonald, Margaret Smith of Brussels. Mr. Edgar is ever remembered by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by grandpar­ ents ken and Margaret Edgar and Alex McDonald. Visitation was at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, on Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 10 p.m. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated the funeral service, held at the Sacred heart Church in Wingham on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment was at the Wroxeter Cemetery, Wroxeter. Memorial donations to the Edgar Children Trust Fund at the C.I.B.C. in Wingham would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Margery Huether and Jeanne Kirkby. Well the relatives from the west are descending upon the McDonald’s. Beginning Thursday evening Karin McDonald Calhoun’s son Michael, with wife Chrissy and dog, Abby the Labby, touched down in London. On pick-up duty were Rick and Scott McDonald who delivered the trio to mom Karin’s in Bayfield. Grandma Leona will be kept busy with all the company for the next 10 days, as more will be arriving soon. Celebrating birthdays are Kendra With gratitude Brussels fire chief Murray McArter, left presents Jack Overholt with a plaque upon his retirement from the depart­ ment after 22 years of service. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Shortreed, Julie Ann Mitchell, Bill Hutchison, Nora Humphries, Ken McCallum, Jennifer Rea, Sandy Rijkoff Terpstra, Kaitlin Becker, Kayden Lee. Happy Birthday every­ one and Canada Day too! The hum of motocross bikes has been heard all week at Walton as Matt Lee has been conducting his Absolute Technique Motocross school. Around 10 students stayed at the farm and spent the days learning about all the aspects of riding nutri­ tion, discipline, physical readiness and mental preparation. FROM WALTON Stars learn D The Walton Little School Shining Stars class has learned all about D. They also learned how to find Canada on a map of the world and on a globe. They have finished their Under the Sea Unit with a trip to Walton’s Little Beach and identify­ ing some more ocean creatures. The butterfly class spent the past month learning about transportation. They built a car wash to ride their bikes through and made their own transportation book. The important part of this unit was learning all about traffic safety. The Acom class has been finished their project about clothes. They have been decorating their own spe­ cial t-shirts. They drew pictures on them using patterns to trace and had their friends sign their names on the back. Business Jacquie Cowing Accounting Services <ALLAN FRETZ WELDING &REPAlf\ Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business &, Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing k 887-9248 J ( INSTANT FAX A AS F.A.S.T AS PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly) eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, messages... 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