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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-14, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2005. PAGE 15. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 The week around Walton started off on a sad note with the funeral of Herb Traviss. Many Walton area friends attended the service at Northside United Church, and the Brussels Cemetery for the burial. Our sympathies are extended to the Traviss families. The Walton Hall Board members were busy on Saturday catering to a party in Blyth for John and Sheron Stadelmann. Judy Lee, Judy Emmrich, Barb Durell and Jo-Ann McDonald worked at the function and members of the Walton Women's Institute provided the desserts. Funds raised go to the upcoming hall renovations. Many Walton-area young men were off for a summer camping outing for four days. They travelled to Port Loring and spent time fishing, boating, swimming, and relaxing. Taking the time for fun were Darryl Houston, Robbie McClure, Devin and Chris Blake, Scott McDonald. Jason Denys, Steve Henderson. Steve Carnochan and Barry Young. it was party time on Saturday tor Gerald Watson who celebrated being 80 years young. There were family and friends present at Huron Haven from all over. Family members Mary Bernard, Anne Curreri and Sandra Butler and families provided the barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs. Over 120 guests provided the potluck meal. Guests were able to swim at the pool, enjoy the recreation centre and visit. Gerald’s sister, Leona and husband Ray Nelson from Vancouver B.C. planned their vacation to be here and enjoy a visit with all. Relatives attended from Toronto. Windsor, Hamilton. Montreal and the local area. Walton folks attending included Leona McDonald, Marie Coutts, Margery Huether. Fred and Heidi McClure. Clyde and Cathy McClure and Vai Shortreed, Brad and Krista. Allan and Alice Searle, Emma and Janet Shortreed, former Waltoners, also attended. Chris and Lisa Stevenson had son Kyle baptized at Wingham Sacred Heart Church on Sunday. Grandparents Jim and Evelyn Blake and Bev Stevenson, along with great-grandparents George and Marie Blake and Eleanor Stevenson were able to attend. Godparents Ron Stevenson and Lorraine Blake were proud to stand up with Kyle. A barbecue for family and friends was held at Chris and Lisa s home following the service. The home of Brian and Shelley McGavin was the gathering place lor the Stewart reunion on Saturday. The Stewarts are Neil McGavin's mother's family connection. Over 70 attended from as far as Delta, British Columbia in the west, to Peterborough in the east. Bracebridge in the north and Chicago in the south and Toronto, London, Kitchener. Stratford and the local area. They enjoyed a buffet meal, fire truck and wagon rides to the pond and swimming al Brian's. A farewell party for Marjorie Fraser was held at the cabin of Bob and Clara Blake on Sunday afternoon. Neighbours of Marjorie gathered to visit. A presentation was made to her. Marjorie has moved to Huronlea apartments and there will soon be a new family in her former home on the Sth of Morris. Neighbours gathering included Bob and Rita Elliott, George and Marie Blake. Rick McDonald, Leona McDonald, Dave and Brenda Linton. Phyllis and Emerson Mitchell and members of Marjorie’s family. Cheryl. Dianne and Carolyn. Neil and Marie McGavin attended the birthday party for Bill McGavin near Stratford on Sunday. Many will remember Bill, a brother to Frances (McGavin-Storey) Fischer as a comical guy. It was a great time to catch up with other cousins on the McGavin side of the family. Karin McDonald Calhoun has returned to her home in Bayfield. Lee Ann Konarski and Kelly McDonald picked her up in London and enjoyed hearing about her time in Florida Celebrating birthdays this past week were Allan Carter, Sean and Emily Mitchell. Gerald Watson, Mitchell Ryan. Steve Fritz. Neil Mitchell, Julie MacDonald. Lorna Fraser, Brenda Finlayson. Alicia Dalton.FROM WALTON Campbells greet Jim, Marcia and Matthew Campbell greeted those attending Duff’s United Church, Walton. The flowers adorning the sanctuary were placed in memory of Herb Traviss by the family. During the time for the Young at Heart Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky showed the children a stuffed dog and cat toy. She had Tyler and Brooke Leslie Ribey as her helpers to hold up the dog or cat when the word was said. It was a love story about a loving old dog that helped a stray scraggly kitten learn to love by continually licking the kitten to clean it even though the kitten would scratch the dog. Over time the kitten accepted the dog’s love and loved the dog back by curling up with him. This can relate to human love and kindness which some may reject but over time will also learn to love in return. Brian, Laura and Bethany Black sang I Feel the Winds of God. Rev. Joan’s reflection was entitled, the Church: called to to Waste Itself. She told the parable of the sower and the seeds. The parable had two sides of the story - the offensive waste of the seeds along the wayside and the good news of the harvest of the properly planted and maintained fields. "We don’t know where or how the seeds or people will fall or where or when the seeds of' hope and faith will take root. Someday we could be called to spread the word and seeds of faith,” she said. The offering was collected by John Gillis and Jeff McGavin. While Rev. Joan is on holidays. Rev. Karen MacRae is on call for pastoral care. The service on July 24 will be held outdoors at the regular time. Bring lawn chairs. Announcements for the bulletin are to be to Monique Baan by Wednesday at 5 p.m. Wonders win There was only one game at the diamond in Walton. It was Thursday evening. Walton Wonders ladies slo-pitch played against the Brussels Misfits and earned the victory. 't he Walton Brewers played away in Atwood Thursday evening and defeated Atwood 10-8. There was lots of hitting with just enough players. Waiting ENSALL /STRICT (^OPERATIVE Shelley Holmes of llderton waits with her dog, Barbie, a great Dane for the show class to begin during the annual dog show held in Blyth last week. (Jim Brown photo) Locals among CHSS scholars Melissa Black Lindsay McNichol Londesboro Feed Mill is currently seeking FULL & PART-TIME TRUCK DRIVER(S) The truck driver is responsible for providing timely delivery to customers as per order specifications. Melissa, the dau­ ghter of Murray Black and Mer- rilyn McBurney, is an Ontario scholar from Central Hu­ ron Secondary School in Clinton, She will be studying kine­ siology at Brock University in St. Catharines. The daughter of Larry and Cathy McNichol of RR 4, Walton, Lind­ say obtained her Ontario scholar status at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. Lindsay is planning to return to CHSS in September Elise Ringgenberg An Ontario scholar from Central Huron Secondary School, Ciinion. Elise will be attending the University of Guelph to study microbiology. She is the daughter of Albrecht and Annelies Ringgen­ berg of RR 1, Walton. Brianne Schultz Brianne, the daughter of Gary and Mary Schultz of RR 1, Blyth, is entering the ^general BA pro­ gram at the Barrie campus of Lauren- tian University. She is an Ontario scholar from Cen­ tral Huron Secon­ dary School in Clinton. John Weiler The son of Larry and Jacqui Weiler of Blyth, John is an Ontario scho’ar from Centn I Huron Secondary School in Clinton. He will be returning to CHSS in September to earn credits in7 physics and accounting. The skills necessary include the following: two to three years driving skills with a minimum DZ licence and a clean driver’s abstract, motor skills to operate feed truck, plus operational skills necessary to operate some feed mill equipment as required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also required. The full time position will be available for all shifts and on a rotating schedule for weekends. The full time position offers competitive remuneration and benefits as per HDC corporate policy. The part-time position has shifts scheduled as per HDC requirements.. This position would be suitable for someone looking for evening or weekend work. Please forward your resume and current driver’s abstract to the address below before July 20/05. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Hensail District Co-operative Inc. Human Resources Manager 1 Davidson Drive Hensail, Ontario N0M 1X0 Fax: 519-262-2317 Email: job@hdc.on.ca We sincerely thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.