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The Citizen, 2004-06-24, Page 13PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 ft o 7-A47inetna-ke Chip Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (Cremr here or ia liOnte0 Rio 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 Ad* Ito % ear* DUIZER Plumbing & Heating ...has moved! We are now located at: 272 Silver Street Londesboro, Ontario Please contact us at: 523-4359 482-5267 Tom Duizer Steve Duizer • ei INCLUDES • New filter, installed •Up to 5L 10W30 motor oil *Chassis tube (if applicable) •Comprehonsive 55 pt. check over with report card •Plus taxes *Plus oil disposal •Most makes &models THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004. PAGE 13. The Walton Women's Institute- had a busy week feeding attendees of the Blyth Festival. On Thursday evening. 61 hungry patrons enjoyed a delicious roast beef dinner served at the Walton Hall. On Saturday evening only 32 attended the dinner served by the Institute Women at the Walton United Church. Recently, Neil McGavin was honoured at an appreciation evening hosted by the Huron County Plowmen's Association for his 20 years of service as a director. It was held at the Seaforth Agriplex with approximately 170 people attending. There was a five-table potluck meal. A program was presented by friends of Neil. This included a play entitled A- Day in the Life of Neil McGavin. Star performers included Gord Pryce as Neil. George Townsend' as Marie, Irma Pryce, Ruth Townsend and Allan and Karen Carter. The emcee of the evening was Graeme Craig with help from John and Mary Becker. Steve Corbett and Paul Dodds assisting. A surprise visit by Red Green. a performer from Guelph was enjoyed_ by all. Attending were many members of the .plowmen's Association, the Queen of the Furrow and guests from Ottawa. Cornwall, Belleville, Peterborough, Chatham, Kitchener, Cambridge and all across Ontario: Joining Neil and Marie for the occasion' were their children Brian. Jeff. Cathy and Heather and their families. Congratulations to Neil for your outstanding service to the community and the Huron County Plowmen's Association. Faye Devereaux and Mavis Dalton joined the Mike Boven Only a small crowd attended the last service before summer holidays at Duff's United Church, Walton. This Sunday's service, June 27, will be a combined service with Cavan United Church. Winthrop held at the Winthrop ball park at 9:30 a.m. Bring lawn_ chairs and mark your envelopes with Duff's United Church. Attendees are invited to stay for the meal-that follows. Tickets are available at Walton Inn and Winthrop General Store. The congregation enjoyed the carpentry crew for lunch at the Blyth Inn. It was an enjoyable outing for Mavis to check out the countryside and hear the news of the crew. Congratulations to Ken .and Betty Glanville who were the grand prize winners at the Seaforth elimination draw and received $5,000. Congratulations to Orval and Ruth Bauer who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a party at the BMG Community Centre. Our sympathies are extended to the family of Bill Turnbull who passed away this past week. Condolences to .Barb and Jim Fritz. Tim. Steve. Kim, Greg and their families. • Visiting at the home of Howard and Audrey Hackwell were Pamela. Toronto; • Dean and - Kelly. Cambridge and Pat, Eddie and Sebastian. Whitby: They enjoyed visiting and a great dinner for Father's Day on Saturday. McGavin's was the victim of theft on the weekend. A baler was stolen. Anyone seeing anything suspicious should call the OPP. Enjoying a long weekend away at Gravenhurst were three local couples. Joe and Rhonda Ryan. Mike and Shirley Ann Boven and family and Dan and Lynn McNichol and family had a great time at the cottage. Only a week left to get your names on the Walton Community Calendar for a mere 25 cents per name. Call Marilyn McDonald or Marie McGavin before June 30 if you wish to be included. The Craigs held their annual family reunion at the Walton Hall on Saturday. Gathering in Seaforth were members of the .Buchanan family to celebrate Jean Buchanan's 99th birthday. They enjoyed a birthday lunch on Friday and attending from Walton was granddaughter Sherry Taylor with Emma and Owen. There was a fantastic turnout for the Relay for Life Walk for Cancer at the Goderich high school on Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday morning. There were 65 teams participating to raise over $120,000 plus donations yet to be reported. musical talents of the senior choir. Marie McGavin read the scriptures. Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky's reflection was a celebration of Father's Day. The collection was gathered by Don Baan and Neil McGavin. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer. Check out The Citizen's WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca NORTH HURON COMMUNITY FOODSHARE ANNUAL MEETING at St. Paul's Anglican Church Wingham on Monday, June 28, 2004 7:30 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME Walton participants were 20 members of the team, Tracy's Go Getters, which raised the largest amount in pledges. Participating in the Survivor lap were Chris and Tracy Lee. Other team members joined in and took turns walking the track all night. Enjoying the candlelit track walk were all the Janmaat family members, Judy Lee and Caden, Sherri and Emma Taylor, Youngsters create 'pets' The Ontario Early Years program participants in Walton at Duff's United Church created awesome pet rocks for Father's Day. They decorated the rock with the poem: "This pet rock reminds me of you. "Sturdy and strong, loyal and true". Happy Father's Day. Jim Campbell would not take his rock home as .he said he had enough. Caden Lee brought his Aunt Kim and demonstrated his colour knowledge. Emma Taylor taught sea animals knowledge to the others. Alaina' Poland enjoyed grandpa's barn song and Owen Taylor now roams the room by himself. Brian Melady, Dave Soontiens, Shannon Craig, Will Perrie, Jen Marion and Mike Nolan. Birthday babies this past week include Jamie Clark. Margaret Mclnroy, Adam McClure, Laura Black, Tyson McGavin, Dianne Godkin, Carolyn Sullivan, Wenda Stroop, Chantelle Love, Kevin Flaxbard, Herb Traviss and Mary Humphries. FROM WALTON Brewers keep on winning The Walton Brewers hosted the Zurich Rangers on Tuesday evening and defeated them 5-4 in an extra- inning game. The Leonhardt brothers, Scott and Steve, combined to pitch for the win. A homerun by Scott McDonald helped the cause and the winning run was scored by Darryl Houston. The Brewers travelled to play the Exeter Braves on Sunday evening and clinched a 9-3 win. Larry Lowes pitched five strong innings and Scott Leonhardt came in to close the game. Scott McDonald was two for three at the plate. The Brewers are at their top of the Huron County Fastball League with a seven win and one loss record. Small turnout for Duffs last service before holidays Gratefully accepted Brussels Lions Club past president Paul Mutter, left, presents a $1,000 cheque to Mervyn Bauer, president of the Brussels Agricultural Society. The contribution will be used to offset expenses associated with the Brussels Fall Fair. (Photo submitted)