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The Citizen, 2005-09-29, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2005. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Patty Banks had a great time and visit with a childhood friend from Smithers. B.C. last week. Patty and Gwen Tee went to Bayfield and St. Jacobs Farmers’ Markets, Western Fair and Niagara Falls. They also attended Dini Petty’s performance in Blyth. Gwen had never been to Ontario before and was amazed at the straight roads, Hat land and the beautiful country homes and yards. They really enjoyed their week together. Attending a wedding in the scenic- ruins of an old woolen mill at Rockwood were Ross and Marg Bennett. Peter. LouAnn and Emilee Bennett. Greg, Nancy, Evan and Danielle Ducharme. It was the wedding of David Rodgers, grandson of Lois and the late Harris Bell. It was very lovely but very hot. They travelled to Elora to enjoy the dinner and reception. There were lucky Walton winners at the Brussels Legion elimination draw. Valerie Shortreed was an early bird winner and Mane Coutts. and Howard Hackwell also won. A very surprised Murray and Maxine Houston walked into John VanVIiet’s shed to find family, friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Lots of family and members of the Dumpers broomball and Brewers ball teams were there. Jillian and Darryl pulled the event together. On Saturday. Neil and Marie McGavin, Terry and Teresa Johnson and Keith and Bonnie Johnson attended the McQuillin cousins reunion in Bracebridge. They also spent the night and next day at Terry’s cottage in Parry Sound. Special guests from South Africa for a night at Neil and Marie McGavin's were Marius and Elsie Botha. They had been the group’s guide while they travelled in South Africa this spring. The Bothas have been travelling in Canada for two weeks and arranged to meet Neil and Mane at the plowing match. They really enjoyed their day and spent the night at Neil and Marie’s home. They were very impressed with Canada, with the Canadian farms and homes and with the fact that secu 'ity fences are not needed. They were impressed with crops and reminded Neil and Marie that Canada was definitely a land of milk and honey. There was no service at Duff's United this past Sunday but regular service time will resume this week. The UCW meeting will be Oct. 12. A guest speaker has been booked. It’s only five weeks until the Walton turkey supper. Any extra volunteer help would be appreciated. Great for students needing community services hours. Call Jo-Ann at 887-6570. Returning from a trip overseas was a group of 26 including Fred and Teuni Smith. Bob and Rene Richmond. Neil and Marie McGavin. Jeanne Kirkby and Marilyn McDonald. The group began their trip by flying from Toronto to Milan. Italy and onto Vienna, Austria. They toured many historical sites, saw the Acker Clock, took a three- hour Danube River and Canal Cruise. Vienna was a beautiful and clear city with flowers everywhere. They travelled by bus to Budapest in Hungary, then to Graz, Austria, through the beautiful countryside. At Linz. Austria, they toured the famous Lippizzan stud farm. Although the mature horses are white, colts are born dark brown or tplack. They enjoyed wine tasting during a tour at a winery where apples and grapes are grown on the hilly countryside. * Then it was oft' to Prague in the Czech Republic where the world plowing match was being held. They attended the dedication of the plow service at the St. Vitus Cathedral (built in 1344). There were amazing works of art. The stained glass windows were stunning. A guide took them for a walking tour of the historical city of Prague. They attended the flag raising ceremony at the university campus and the unveiling of the Cairn of Peace Statue. They toured the plowing match site to cheer on the two Canadian plowers and attended, along with 900 others, the banquet in the congress centre in Prague, where the plowing match awards were presented. The Prague Castle with its size and imposing dominance of the city was a spectacular sight. Beginning as a log cabin in 807 AD the building has grown to include a palace, church gardens and mansion. It was an unforgettable and busy 13-day tour with many amazing memories for all. Celebrating birthdays last week were Michael Boven, Wilma Travis, Darrell Hastings, Peggy Ryan, Karen Hoegy, Lucas Godkin, Sean Kirkby, Tim Nolan, Raymond Wilts. Ashley Stevenson, Sebastian Andrades. Brandon Williamson, Crystal McCallum, Nancy Smeltzer. Ron Bennett. Mike Bernard, Mackenzie Hackwell, Tom Williamson. Barb Durrell. FROM WALTON Locals do well at IPM There were lots of area people attending and working at the International Plowing Match in Listowel last week. Graeme and Helen Craig were there for the week as Graeme is an OPA director. Rosie Grobbink competed for Queen of the Furrow and did very well. She was chosen as Miss Friendship by her peers and presented an excellent speech and did well plowing. Congratulations to her. Neil and Marie McGavin had three grandsons competing in the plowperson competition. Brandon McGavin was awarded the Reserved Champion in the 10-16 class. He also received a watch for the Jack Taylor Past President Memorial Award for the highest points in the class. Brent Melady received the Robert Taylor Memorial Trophy for the first-time competitor with the highest aggregate score. Also plowing was Alex Melady. Bill Feeney, formerly of the Dublin area, was the winner of Junior Championship, ages 16-19 and won the Sydney Sisler Memorial award. He will compete in the Canadian Championship in British Columbia in 2006. He also received a $2,500 scholarship as did Darrell O'Rourke of Dublin. Paul Dodds also compete ar the match. WI meets at M. Humphries Outdoor cooking Members ot the Walton Women’s Institute gathered at the home of Mary Humphries on Thursday evening with six members and two guests Guest speaker Dorothy Cummings spoke on her business. Barmy Tech. Her company makes heavy material items such as aprons and bags, which are shipped all over Canada and overseas. They talked about plans for the county rally to be held in Belgrave on Oct. 3. Four members will attend. Guelph Area Convention will be held in Atwood on Oct. 25. Lunch was served by Marjory and Mary Humphries. From left: Mike Dauphin, Andy Overholt and Lisa Glanville were on the cooking crew for the Brussels Legion fish fry on Saturday night. (Vicky Bremner photo) PROTECT YOUR PET AND YOUR FAMILY Doherty replaces Wagner By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen Former Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) principal Ted Doherty has joined the lop administrative leadership of the Avon Maitland District School Board, as a supervisory officer in charge of several departments, as well as 19 schools in Huron County. Doherty, who had been working out of the board’s Seaforth offices as the system principal for a provincial government initiative called “Student Success,” will retain those duties. But he also takes over from outgoing superintendent Barry Wagner, who recently left after two years with the board to return to the Thames Valley District School Board in London “There's hall a million dollars lor the hoard from (Student Success).” the newly appointed supervisory officer said alter the board’s first regular meeting ol the school calendar, Tuesday, Sept. 13. Student Success uses specific Education Ministry funding to target secondary students at risk of dropping out of school. Prior to the introduction of Student Success, Doherty was GDCI principal for five years. In his new position, he’ll act as superintendent over 19 schools, including GDCI, the secondary schools in Wingham and Exeter, and the elementary schools which feed into those three facilities. NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON Final Tax Bills first installment is due September 30th, 2005. If you wish to use the monthly pre-authorized payment plan, please contact the Municipal Office prior to December 31st, 2005 for the 2006 taxation year. Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics Animal vaccination includes GST. certificate and tags Blyth Veterinary Clinic Queen Street South, Blyth Oct 1"1 9 am - 12 pm Clinton Veterinary Services 275 Huron Street. Clinton Oct. 8th 9 am -1 pm Exeter Animal Hospital 660 Main Street, Exeter Oct. 1st 9 am - 12 pm Seaforth Veterinary Clinic Main Street North, Seaforth Oct. 8th 9 am -1 pm Thames Road Veterinary Clinic 67 Thames Rd . Exeter October 1“‘ 9am - 1 pm Wingham Veterinary Clinic 11 Alfred Street. Wingham Oct. 5th 2 pm - 5 pm Oct. 8th 9 am - 1 pm Zurich Veterinary Clinic 20 Main Street, Zurich Oct. 8th 9 am -1 pm • Dogs and cats must be over 3 months of age, and on leashes or in carrying cages. • These low cost clinics provide Rabies Vaccination only. • No other treatment will be available. Sponsored by Huron County Health Unit and Huron County Veterinary Clinics Help control the spread of rabies virus.