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The Citizen, 2006-06-01, Page 19Imagine you had a sales staff calling on 2000 homes a week That's what you get when you advertise in The Citizen. Every week your message, whether a tiny classified, or a full page ad, goes to more than 2000 homes in North Huron...and unlike many salespeople, we're welcomed inside. What's more, we're often asked to stick around for a whole week. If you're not taking advantage of this opportunity to tell people about your business call today. Put your sales staff to work for you. Call 523-4792 or 887-9114 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2006. PAGE 19. What a difference a week makes. Last weekend we were wearing winter coats and carrying umbrellas at a ball game and this weekend it was shorts and sunscreen on a beautiful sunny day. We will take the latter of course. On Sunday, we spent part of the afternoon visiting with my sister-in- law Karin McDonald Calhoun at her home in Bayfield. She's home from North Carolina after a visit in Calgary with her children and grandchild and we had a great time catching up. Joining us was Bruce McDonald. He along with Karin, myself and Judy Lee enjoyed dinner out. Celebrating a milestone last week was the Lee family. Ron and Joan Lee celebrated their arrival in Canada 50 years ago from England. Along with Christopher, nine and Christine, five, they settled in the St. Thomas area and spent time in Sparta and London before coming to the Walton area in 1964 to settle on the farm. The family gathered at their home near Whitechurch and enjoyed a potluck dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Attending were son Christopher and wife Judy and daughter Christine along with grandchildren Brett and Tracey Lee and Jake and Stephanie Lee and great- grandchildren Kaden, Ezra and Bryce Lee. Congratulations to Steve and Melissa Leonhardt who were married in the Dominican Republic on May 24. Steve is the son of Dave and Marie Leonhardt and Melissa is the daughter of Bill and Rowena Wallace. After the week's honeymoon is over, they will 'return to prepare for their move to Alberta. May 24 is a popular day for birthdays. Celebrating at Walton Inn were Sharon Dalton with husband Kelly and Donna McClure joining them. Birthday boys included Howard Hackwell, Scott McDonald and David Perrie. Celebrating a wedding anniversary were George and Barb Tervit. George is still a patient in Wingham hospital. Participating in the Healthy Heart walk in Goderich on the weekend was Neil McGavin along with Shelley, Abby and Mackenzie McGavin. They walked the five km. trail and had a great afternoon. Ron Lee was also a patient in Wingham hospital and has since been released after undergoing a pacemaker operation. He is now feeling great. Returning from a week's holiday in Florida are the Brian McGavin family. They visited the Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, MGM Epcot and Blizzard Beach at Disneyland. On Sunday, they enjoyed a special treat to celebrate Abby's birthday. They dined at Planet Hollywood in Downtown Disney and had a great time seeing the unique movie memorabilia, such as Dorothy's dress from the Wizard of Oz. The weather was hot, in the 90s most days. Brandon, Abby and Tyson report having a great time. Our condolences to the Mitchell family on the passing of Phyllis's mother, Kathleen Cuthill. She had been a resident of Huronlea and had been in Seaforth hospital as well. The bus has been really quiet the last couple of weeks with many of the students being away on school trips. The Grade 7 students from Seaforth Public School, including Joelle Glanville, Nicole McIntosh, and Dan Lubbers, went to Wilfred 'Laurier University and participated in the Jump program. While there, for the three days they took seven university courses — biology, chemistry, athletics, drama, fine arts, psychology and business. They swam in an olympic-sized pool and slept in residence. While Grade 7 was away learning something educational, the Grade 8 class was away celebrating graduation. Their class trip was to Camp Celtic near Lions Head. There were 31 attending including locals Chris Becker and Gavin Bowers. The bus ride was spent singing songs and playing sit-down games. They were away from Tuesday to Friday and slept in cabins. Hours were spent playing freeze tag, running games, baseball and team sports. They had the opportunity to try archery and other activities. The class had a full schedule that had them wore out as most slept on the bus ride home. Congratulations to Ross and Cora Alcock who celebrated 40 years of marriage on the weekend with a gathering of family and friends. They enjoyed a lovel) catered dinner and an afternoon and evening of visiting and celebrating. The Finlayson and McGavin families gathered at Brian and Shelley's to celebrate Abby's birthday on Sunday. It was a beautiful day to play outside, and barbecue. The Walton ball park's year began with four games on the schedule. Monday evening saw the slopitch team, Brew Crew, on the diamond. Walton's fastball team the Brewers faced the Zurich Rangers and lost 5-2. Scott McDonald was on the hill and was two for two at bat with two RBIs. Barry Young was also two for two with a strong triple hit. Zurich had two earned runs and scored three on errors. Wednesday night slopitch FROM WALTON featured the Walton Indians against the Rats. The Indians had a good game winning 15-7 with Barry Young hitting a homerun. Thursday was the start for the Walton Wonders ladies slopitch team against the Ethel Diehards. Walton was defeated 12-7 in a good game. This year the league decided to play with an 11" ball so the pitchers mound and bases are moved back. It's going to take a little getting used to the pitching, but all teams will be learning together. Ball season begins The news from Duff's Greeting at Duff's United Church was Dianne McCallum. With Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky" at conference in Mitchell, Brian Black led the service. The Sunday school certificates and seals were handed out by superintendent Shelley McGavin to Allison. Scott and Craig Baan, Ryan, Adam and Emma Baan, Melissa and Edward Glanville, Abby and Tyson McGavin and Meagan Campbell. They then went outside to have a fun time playing games and having ice-cream. Shelley thanked the teachers who helped this year — Monique Baan, Teresa Baan, Jackie Glanville, Cathy Huether, Marcia Campbell and Elise Ringennberg. Marcia Campbell is taking over as superintendent next year. The service continued with the singing of The Lord's Prayer and Monique Baan reading the responsive psalm. Phyllis and Sean Mitchell played the song Come to the Garden of Prayer on the violins. A musical meditation followed with a responsive affirmation of faith. Brian's reflection was entitled, Becoming Human. It focused on growing in faith and hope. Karen Hoegy led the congregation in the pastoral prayers. The collection was gathered by Murray Dennis and Dianne McCallum. Phyllis and Sean played For the Beauty of the Earth. A coffee and muffin fellowship followed the service. It was prepared by Helen Craig, Marion Godkin and Jo-Ann McDonald. Next Sunday is Rev. Joan's last service. It will be a joint service with Bluevale United at 11 a.m. There will be lots of music and communion. A barbecue and time of fellowship will follow. Prior to the service, the official board will meet at 10:30 a.m. Walton UCW will meet on Wednesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. with guest speaker Heidi McClure. Food Bank donations will be gladly accepted.