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The Citizen, 2004-09-23, Page 16By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs 4: Available ACCREDITED WeclIvcah®, 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - INCLUDES • New filter. installed •Up to 5L 10W30 motor oil •Chassis lube (if applicable) *Comprehensive 55 pt. check over with report card •Plus taxes *Plus oil disposal •Most makes &models etateenenqapianot 524-9381 or 1-800-338-1134 'Nkie • Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling John Mckercher Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-8734 Construction Ltd Cell Phone 357-6547 I R.R. 2 Bluevale PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. Slowpitch league holds playoffs Ii was a weekend of baseball finals as the Men's Slowpitch League of Belgrave and Londesborough area held its playoff weekend. The tournament was played in Holrnesville and on Saturday night the 8th Liners defeated the Blyth Inn team for the championship. On the team are Dave Linton, Bob Elliott. Ray and Murray McNichol, Bruce Bromley. Irwin Pease. Fred Meier, John and Paul Gibbings. Gary Caesar. Ralph DeWeerd, Ed Salverda and Gord Machan. The Huron County Fastball League had its year-end tournament in Exeter on the weekend. The Walton Brewers ended the season on top of the league and optimistic to have a good tournament. The first game against the Brussels Tigers earned their first win 7-0. They then played the Goderich Orioles to a 6-4 win. Meeting the Belmore Juniors in game three, they lost 5-2. Game four pitted them against the Wroxeter Rippers and earned them a 9-2 win. They then played the Belmore Juniors again and this time were victorious with a 5-4 win. Being a true double knockout tournament, Walton Brewers and Belmore Juniors with one loss each played each other again for the third time on Sunday. Unfortunately the Brewers were defeated 6-0. Pitching 'duties were shared by Scott and Steve Leonardt and Larry Lowes for the weekend of six games. Homeruns were hit by Steve Knight anct Steve Leonardt. Returning from a fabulous trip to Ireland were Neil and Marie McGavin. They were away two weeks with a tour group of 20 that attended in support of the Canadian Plowmen. They attended the World Plowing Match that was held in the North of Ireland on flat level land below sea level that was dyked in the 1870s. There were 28 countries taking part and Canada had two competitors, one from B.C. and one from Ontario. The latter was Bert Beyes, who used to live in Walton. He finished 15th in the world. A unique and interesting fact about Bert is that he also has plowed twice before at world competition — hut for Holland. The McGavins were six days in the North Giants Causway area. The World Plowing Match is run very similar to the International Plowing Match here. It ran for three days. The other days, they visited dairy and cash crop farms and found that they all encounter very similar problems as local farmers. They also visited and saw ruins of castles and the lovely green lands, hedges and many narrow roads. They attended the inter- denominational church service at the end of the Match and while touring the cemetery, Marie found her mother's maiden name amongst the many gravestones. They toured a whiskey factory, where Neil became an official whiskey taster of Irish whiskey by taking the official half- hour course. They had the opportunity to visit many historical sites as well as factories of. linen. Waterford crystal and Belleek china. • They spent the next five days in the south, known as the Republic of Ireland. They saw the Ring of Cerry and the Blarney CaStle — and no they didn't kiss the blarney stone. They stayed at Limerick and .visited a dairy farm that milked about 80 cows. The people were very friendly and invited the group of 15 in for a cup of tea and traditional scones with jam, whipped cream and apple pie. The unique thing was that the barn was very close to the house with the doors wide open and there were no flies. The hosts were very friendly and very accommodating. The McGavins enjoyed great food, great people and were impressed by the cleanliness of the country and many shades of green. Also on the trip were Ross and Bunny Peacock from the Wroxeter area. We welcome Keith and Pauline Siemon to the Maple Line area as they have moved into their new home. Sheds are popping up all over the place. A shed has gone up on the Zwep farm (formerly Alvin McDonald's farm). The new shed at Neil Mitchell's is coming along great and the Fritz barn at Tim's is also coming along. There were two weddings for area young people-on Saturday. Married were Darrell Dalton and Jodi Hargreaves. They held a reception at the Seaforth Community Centre and will be residing on Sawmill Road. • Darrell is the son of Ken and Brenda Dalton. The wedding of Matt Lee and Cheryl Thompson was held at the home of the bride's parents, Jim and Sheila Thompson.. A reception was held at the Seaforth Agriplex. A unique way to get the couple to kiss was the person had to balance a motocross bike mounted on a balancing spring or blow a six-foot wooden horn. Matt is the son of Chris and Judy Lee. The young couple will reside at their home in the Maitland Block. • Blyth Veterinary Clinic Queen Street South, Blyth Sept. 25, 2004 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Goderich Veterinary Clinic RR#2 Hwy. #8 Goderich Sept. 29, 2004 - 2:00 pm-5:00 prei Oct. 2, 2004 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Wingham Veterinary Clinic II Alfred Street, Wingham Sept. 29, 2004 - 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Oct. 2, 2004 - 9:00 am-1100 pm Clinton Veterinary Services -- 275 Huron Street, Clinton Sept. 29, 2004 - 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Oct. 2, 2004 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm FROM WALTON meets -The Walton Women's Institute held its monthly meeting at the home of Mary Humphries. There were nine members present and two guests. Special guest speaker was Delores Souch who talked about soaps and creams. Lunch was served by Mary and Marjorie Humphries. Seaforth Veterinary Clinic Main Street North, Seaforth Sept. 29, 2004 - 2:00 pm-5:00 pal Oct. 2, 2004 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Zurich Veterinary Clinic 20 Main Street, Zurich Sept. 29, 2003 - 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Oct. 2, 2004 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Exeter Animal Hospital 660 Main Street, Exeter Oct. 2, 2004 - 9:00 am-I2:00 pm Thames Road Veterinary Clinic 67 Thames Rd., Exeter Sept. 29, 2004 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Now open From left: Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell, Don Keillor and Alf Ross cut the ribbon to open the new office of the Community Care Access Centre for Huron in Seaforth. (Photo submitted) The Huron County Health Unit and the Huron County VETERINARY CLINICS are offering LOW COST RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS For dogs and cats over 3 months of age. Please have your pets on leashes or in carrying cages while in the clinic. I Per animal vaccinated. Includes GST. Certificate and tags 'provided.,- Visit one of these Huron County-Veterinary Clinics: These low cost Clinics provide Rabies Vaccination only. No other treatment will be available. PROTECT YOUR PET AND YOUR FAMILY- HELP CONTROL THE SPREAD OF RABIES VIRUS.