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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-07-27, Page 7Much thanks Brussels girls, Darby Alcorn, left, and Ami Shimanski, centre, competed at the Legion provincial track and field meet in Timmins recently. The Brussels Legion, represented by president Jo-Ann McDonald presented them with $100. (Bonnie Gropp submitted) Notice of Liquor Licence Application The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: Application for a Sales Licence JR'S GAS BAR & FAMILY RESTAURANT 390 TURNBERRY STREET, P.O. BOX 99 BRUSSELS (Indoor area) Any resident of the municipality may make a written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than August 18, 2006. Please include you: name, address and telephone number. If petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections are not considered. The personal information gathered is collected under the authority of the Liquor Licence Act. The principal purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections are given to the applicant. The information may also be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming COmmission of Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail address listed below. Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. E-mail: licensingangco.on.ca THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006. PAGE 7. News around Walton has not been of the good news variety this week. Two residents of Moncrieff Road suffered serious injuries in two accidents. Jim Blake is in London hospital after being struck by a falling square bale of hay. Family members were there and came to his aid immediately and the Blyth Fire Department and ambulance were on the scene very quickly. The air ambulance was brought in and Jim was whisked off to London. Information at this point on Jim's condition is that he suffered several broken bones, crushed vertebrae, lacerations and was waiting for surgery. As medical terms go, he is in stable condition and I'm sure the thoughts and prayers of the community are with Evelyn and family. A second accident this week has caused serious injury to Mitch Blake and friend Tara McDonald of Wingham. They were involved in a collision with another vehicle in the early morning hours. Mitch is in a Hamilton hospital with head and leg injuries and Miss McDonald is in a London hospital with serious injuries also. The thoughts and prayers of the community go out to Bruce and Michelle Blake and family and to the McDonald family in Wingham. It was a week for travelling last week. A short trip was taken by the Walton Women's Institute as they travelled to the Bruce Nuclear Visitors Centre. The focus of the meeting was on energy and arrangements were made by Marion Godkin. The ladies carpooled to the plant and along with the eight members, Bill Humphries, Lavern Godkin and Cathrine Campbell enjoyed the film and presentation. The group then travelled to the home of Rick and Margaret Mclnroy at Inverhuron to enjoy a cold plate supper. Brian McGavin spent the week in B.C. attending meetings. At the conclusion of his business, he was able to meet with Neil McDonald to enjoy dinner together before catching his flight home. Maxine Marks has returned from a trip to Calgary and a visit with her son Brian and Linda. They were at the stampede parade to see the Seaforth and District Marching Girls Band as well as attending at Spruce Meadows where the band also performed. Local girls in the band included Krista Shorteed, Nicole Lowe, Amy Douma, Kylie Deitner and Kayla Bishop. Maxine saw the horse jumping competition and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at Spruce Meadows. Maxine was at the Stampede three times. The first time there Brian and Maxine toured the grounds and different areas and venues. The second time, Maxine went with Linda's parents Dave and Jan for Seniors day and the many programs. Maxine attended on Sunday, the finalist day. In the afternoon, the rodeo finals of calf roping, bull riding, bronco riding and barrel racing finals were held with the first prize winners getting $100,000 in each division. The evening started out with the chuck wagon races and the final show was spectacular as were the fireworks. Fireworks went off every night and Maxine reports seeing them quite clearly from Brian and Linda's home. Blue jeans and cowboy hats were the popular mode • of dress for all. Maxine also went to Kimberly to attend the International Old Tyme Accordion championships. Kimberly is a version of a little German town with cuckoo clocks everywhere and German singing timepieces. A concert was held in the area with an Accordion band from Toronto consisting of 100 men and women in uniform. They travelled to Kimberly by the prairie through Okotoks, High River, Fort MacCloud, Pincher Creek, Crow's Nest Pass and through a lot of cattle ranching area. Coming home from Kimberly via the mountain route they visited the areas of Shookusmachurk, Fairmount Hot Springs, Windemere Radium Hot Springs, Canmore, Kananaskis, Cochrane and saw both deer and bear enroute. Maxine had a good visit with two Walton acquaintances. She had time with Kendra Warwick, who is Leona McDonald's granddaughter and with Carl Coutts, who has Walton roots. Congratulations to Brent and Susan Robinson on the birth of son Noah. Get-well wishes go out to Cassandra Banks. She underwent a serious six-hour back .surgery last week. Reports are that they have her up and walking some and we hope she will return home real soon. It was a busy weekend for many Walton residents as there were three buck and does for area young people. In Listowel at the Kin Station there were many neighbours and friends in attendance fora get-together for Bob Steiss and Ang Sills. Their upcoming nuptials are in August. Bob is the son of Stewart and Madeline Steiss. In Blyth a large crowd gathered for the buck and doe for Colleen' McCallum and Scott Bromley. Their wedding will be held in August as well. Colleen is the daughter of Paul and Dianne McCallum. The third party was for Stacy Linton and Joe Courtney held in Ripley. There was a great crowd at its and their upcoming wedding is planned for September. Stacy is the daughter of Dave and Brenda Linton. Congratulations to all of the couples on their upcoming weddings. The farmers who have wheat and hay are hard at it this past week. Crop advisor Ken reports that the wheat is running really well and that second cut hay is good quality. Returning from a vacation near Parry Sound are Carman and Mary Bernard, Val and Bradley Shortreed and Wendy Boyd. They enjoyed their stay at the Johnson cottage that they bid for at the Walton Little School Auction. It was a great time and great weather. The family of Catharine Baan and the late Martin Baan gathered at the home of Don and Monique Baan for a family reunion on Sunday. There were 43 family members out of just over 50 who were able to attend. Family travelled from Toronto, New Hamburg, Sprague and many places in between to enjoy a beautiful day and potluck meal in Monique's beautiful yard. The Baan family includes Jerry and Doreen, John and Mary, Dave and Dianne and Nellie and Howard Booker. Many of their families attended. Taking part in a most -amazing event this weekend was a former Walton girl — Pat McDonald Parr and her daughter Andrea. They were among 1,070 bicyclists who biked from Grand Bend to London and back in the second largest bikeathon to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. There were participants from all over Ontario ranging from the youngest rider of 12 to the oldest rider of 74. The group raised over $600,000 for MS. It was something to see the riders arriving in Grand Bend through the spectator-lined streets, cheering and clapping for the athletes. The fastest rider did the journey in one-and-a-half hours and Pat and Andrea accomplished the ride in five- . and-a-half hours. Congratulations to these ladies for a job well done. Pat is the daughter of Marilyn McDonald. Women win high at Ethel euchre The July 17 euchre at Ethel had eight tables in play despite the hot, stormy weather. Winners were: share the wealth, Leota Thompson, Edna McLellan; high, Kay Whaley, Helen Cullen; lone hands, Eleanor Stevenson, Verna Crawford, Isabelle Bremner, Marion Harrison; low, Marguerite Beirnes, Judy Hahn, Eileen Mann, Ross Stephenson. There were many lucky tally winners. The next euchre will be held on Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Hackwell is young master Sebastian. Of course he's keeping grandpa young and enjoys visiting Uncle Elliott at the farm. I was approached by a young lady on the weekend who told me how much she enjoys my column. Words of encouragement are always appreciated as are the calls from people with stories of what's going on in their lives and our community's life. Thanks to everyone for letting me know what's going on around Walton. The women of the UCW 7 tables in play at Cranbrook euchre The Friday night euchre at the Cranbrook Hall wa hosted by Viola Adams, Allan .Edgar, Neil Hatt and Edna McLellan. There were seven tables at play. The following were the winners: travelling lone hand, Myrna Burnett; share-the- wealth, Edna McLellan, John Subject; ladies' high, Beryl Smith; ladies' low, Eleanor Stevenson; men's high, Gail Smith; men's low, Keith Turnbull; ladies' most lone hands, Margaret Peebles, Donna McCutcheon; men's most lone hands, Ross Stephenson. The following were the lucky tally winners: Marion Harrison, Lois McLean, Judy Hahn, Mary Davidson, Lloyd Smith, Iola Subject, Adrian Verstoep, Helen Dobson, Allan Edgar, Leota Thompson, John Subject and Shirley Verstoep. The next euchre will be held 14yriday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. Women are asked to bring lunch. served a roast beef dinner to patrons of the Blyth Festival on Saturday evening. There were 63 on hand to enjoy the meal. Church will be closed for the month of August with services resuming on Sept. 3. Sunday school will begin on Sept. 10. This Sunday, July 30 the Sunday school will host a social time following the service with Gail Clarkson being able to stay and meet and visit members of the congregation. The community shower for Stacy Linton will be Aug. 11. FROM WALTON