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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-5-24, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018. PAGE 9. Raceway relaunches, focuses on local connections saying that, with recent environmentally -friendly ventures at the site, he was becoming more aware of what Huron has to offer. Lee noted that 3,000 to 4,000 people camp during the TransCan every year and tens of thousands of "visitor days" are accumulated. He said tapping into that audience would be a great way for other Huron County businesses and groups to uniquely benefit. Accessibility was also a key point in Lee's presentation, saying that, aside from endeavouring to have a fully -accessible fleet of maintenance vehicles for the grounds, parts of the challenge course are also being reworked with accessibility in mind. For more information on the Walton Raceway, visit its website at waltonraceway.ca. New look, new vision With Brett Lee, right, at the helm of Walton Raceway, he hopes to broadcast what the site is capable of, saying it's more than the annual TransCan. Lee invited media and local community leaders to tour the site, participate in activities and encouraged them to go out and tell the story of the Raceway and how it can connect to other businesses. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen The theme of last week's rebranding of the Walton Raceway was local synergy, owner Brett Lee explained at the special re -launch event held on May 15. Lee, who previously had run the raceway with a partner, relaunched the raceway on May 15, saying he wants to reintroduce the raceway to the community. He said that part of the initiative was to have the raceway known for more than the Walton TransCan, admittedly one of the biggest events at the site. "We are a lot more than the TransCan," Lee said. "Motocross is only 20 per cent of what we do." Lee said he wanted the group of community leaders and media at the announcement to understand what the raceway offered, with additions like the Walton Challenge Course and events outside of the TransCan. He hoped that those present took that message, as well as one of NEED SOME EXTRA SPACE? Placing a classified ad is an easy and affordable way to clean out your clutter by presenting your unwanted items to hundreds of potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don't want into something you do want: CASH! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS! The Citizen 523-4792 or 887-9114 collaboration out to the community. the great opportunities throughout Citing last year's International the county. Plowing Match (IPM) in Walton as Huron East Economic an example, Lee said he knows Development Officer Jan Hawley Huron County can make great things spoke to what a great success story happen when community members the Walton Raceway is and how and local groups work together. much she loves telling people about Huron County Warden Jim Ginn it. Brian McGavin, representing the also spoke, saying it was exciting to IPM, also spoke. see such development in Huron, Lee said he wants Huron County citing the raceway as well as residents, events and businesses to locations like Blyth Cowbell be involved with the raceway and Brewing Company and Windmill hopes that tourists will become Lake Eco -Park, as examples of the exposed to the opportunities in early exciting development ongoing Huron. in Huron County. He also said that he hopes Huron He agreed with Lee, saying that if County residents come to be aware Huron falls short, it's in promoting of what they have in their backyards, Glowing recommendation Huron County Warden Jim Ginn, right, lent his voice to the rebranding announcement at the Walton Raceway on May 15. Ginn said he was excited about the opportunities that could be found in Huron County by organizations like the Walton Raceway and its owner Brett Lee, left, when working with other groups in the area. (Denny Scott photo) Libro Celebrates the Community! Libro Credit Union Clinton branch had a furry visitor recently from Giddy Up N' Go Ponies. Candy Cane, a Barbados blackbelly sheep turned heads as she trotted through the lobby to attend an appointment with branch manager Sandy Dearling to discuss preparations for Libro's upcoming Cele-preciation. What IS a Cele-preciation you ask? It is a celebration of our community and appreciation of all who work, live and play in it! Clinton Community Credit Union was established in 1952 and is one of many roots, which has a shared commitment to helping families, farms, and enterprises in southwestern Ontario. While Clinton branch has been known as Libro Credit Union for the last four years now, the company itself has a complex history, the result of forty-three Credit Unions that have come together over time to form the organization we know today. Libro just recently reached their 75th year in business on May 13 2018 and what better way is there to celebrate such a milestone, than to have a party! On Wednesday May 30th, Libro Clinton Branch will be hosting activities in their parking lot from 11:30 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. for all ages, from the young to young at heart. Grab a BBQ hotdog, and visit with Candy Cane and her furry friends from Giddy Up N' Go Ponies. The outdoor petting farm event will feature Kooska the llama, Ruben the miniature zebu cow, Rita the miniature Mediterranean donkey, Jazz the Shetland miniature pony and much more! Enjoy live music in the afternoon by Jazz Cubed from St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School, and cool instrumental guitar selections by Libro's own Braden Perrett and Guests in the evening. Try your hand at some games and activities and visit with Libro's mascot Bill the Duck when he drops in for the festivities. And, be sure to enter the free draw for a basket of products all from local businesses! Stop in to say hello, and to celebrate and appreciate our community with Libro. Everyone is welcome!