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The Citizen, 2016-09-29, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016. Year-long IPM celebration kicks off in Brussels WELLattrie. ':'n w44TON Inn, i, INTI PI WING Nolo s I1l11 . ww.plowingmatt t. It's almost time It's been a long road to here, but the International Plowing Match (IPM) in Walton is just under a year away and those 12 months kicked off with a special event on Sunday that began at this year's match and made its way to the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Avid runner and IPM Secretary Lynne Godkin led the way, followed by a number of floats and antique tractors and cars. Here the Ryan family, led by patriarch Jack, on whose land the tented city will be hosted, makes its way to the community centre. (Vicky Bremner photo) PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 What a wonderful week we enjoyed for the International Plowing Match (IPM), Brussels Fall Fair and the soybean harvest and wheat planting! From all reports, attendance at the IPM in Harriston was record-breaking and the Brussels Fall Fair had a big crowd on the Tuesday evening. The yield reports for soybeans indicate a really good crop so it seems September was a great month. The farmers can have a few days off now because of the rain! Congratulations to Kyle and Shelley Stephenson on the birth of a son. Nash is a big hit with grandpa Dave and grandma Annette and great -grandma Nora is thrilled. Congrats to all. Returning from a great trip across the pond, as they say, are lots of Walton and Brussels folks. They attended the World Plowing Match held in Leeds, England. Brandon McGavin, son of Brian and Shelley McGavin, participated in the plowing representing Canada. Brandon was cheered on by Brian and grandpa Neil, and lots of other well-wishers from the area. He did very well in the competition but did not return the world champion but learned a lot from the experience. Congrats to Brandon for having the opportunity to represent Walton on the World stage of plowing. There were four area folks including Bob and Rene Richmond cheering on Brian. They attended the plowing match several days, including the first day when they had the raising of the flags ceremony. Rene reports that the biggest cheers were when the Canadian flag was raised and all felt immense Canadian pride to be there to cheer on "one of our own". They also toured the York area around Leeds and saw the Beamish Museum and a lavender farm. The plowers were staying at the University of York and they enjoyed a tour of the University as well as going to a potato farm. They left England and went to France where they enjoyed a River Cruise of the Seine River. They were off the boat every day to enjoy the sights of Paris, tour the museums of famous artists such as Vincent van Gogh and visited the Beaches of Normandy. It was a cold, wet day when they were at Normandy and Bob reflects, that it brought home the struggles the Canadian soldiers faced landing on the beaches. They report it was a wonderful two weeks away and are always glad to come home. A familiar face or two could be seen around the area for the last month in Gerald and Joan Miller. They were here for their annual month-long visit with family and friends from Clairesholm, Saskatchewan. They spent time at their annual campout at the farm, the Blyth Thresher Reunion, going to the Plowing Match and visiting with many old friends like George and Fannie Somers. Joan reports having a great visit with Emerson Mitchell and others at the Brussels Fall Fair. Nice to see you home again! Home for a few weeks is Neil McDonald from Vancouver. He and brother Rick each drove a John Deere tractor in the cross -county convoy on Sunday afternoon. They travelled from Harriston to Brussels for a kick-off celebration of the International Plowing Match to be held in Walton in 2017. There were around 40 tractors following Lynne Godkin who ran the 45 -kilometre route to Brussels. Arriving at the arena they were all introduced while passing the podium area. A combining of the Harriston match soil with soil from the host match farm of Jack Ryan to unite and bring good fortune to the 2017 match was conducted by Jack's grandchildren. They then planted a tree in the soil, which will be planted at the site. A delicious meal provided by the Brussels Agricultural Society and Jeff and Cathy Cardiff followed the opening ceremony. A wonderful array of local talent put on a fantastic variety concert for all to enjoy. The nearly 400 people in attendance raved about the parade, meal and show and the outstanding job done by all involved with organizing the great day. Congrats to all for a job well done! Congratulations to Tina McClure on her marriage to Glen Lamont on the weekend. The couple was wed in Cargill before a wonderful gathering of family and friends. Fall decor was the theme for the beautifully decorated hall in Cargill. Making the day extra special was the attendance of two uncles from Alberta. The guests enjoyed the hospitality of the Best Western Hotel in Walkerton and were bussed to and from the festivities. The newlyweds will reside in Cargill following a short honeymoon. Congratulations to Tina and Glenn! Home for a flying visit was Wayne Willis, uncle of bride Tina McClure. He was only home for four days but was able to catch a visit with all the family due to the celebrating of the nuptials of Tina and Glenn. Wayne has returned to Calgary after the whirlwind trip! Ray McClure is also home due the wedding of niece Tina McClure. He will be around for awhile so folks may get a chance to have a visit with Ray over the next week or so. Ray is from Forrestburg, Alberta, just north east of Red Deer. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Mike Boven, Darrell Hastings, Lucas Godkin, Sean Kirkby, Tim Nolan, Peggy Sloan, Raymond Willits, Sebastian Andrades, Karen Hoegy, Ashley Stevenson, Brandon Williamson, Aliya Haggitt, Bill Gulutzen, Crystal McCallum, Nancy Schmeltzer, Peg Cameron, Ron Tervit, Michael Bernard, Elaine D. Brown, Ron Clarke, Kassidy Echert, MacKenzie Hackwell, Brittney Pryce, Tom Williamson, Bryn deVos, Lorren Poland, Barb Durrell, Roger Tipple and Gary Williamson. Happy birthday to all. FROM WALTON Explore the Great Outdoors! NIGHTWATCH •. Fr.0 l,r.il 11.'411.'1 1'g 1111. 1 licene 1 IT l N1 1.i Illi. k I \rl 1\ NIGHTWATCH Nowhere but in the countryside can you really explore the wonders of the night sky and this popular book provides a practical guide for exploring the universe. 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