July 9, 2015
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Three young Ripley residents are in the contest to become the ambassador of the 2015 Ripley Reunion.
Marley Martyn, Gregory Reid and Kirsten Walden will compete at the Ambassador Competition and Citizenship Awards, Thursday, July 30, starting at 8 p.m. at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. The night will also feature entertainment by Danceology, and a fun game of 'Reunion Feud,' which will pit four teams of recognizable faces against each other to see who knows the village the best, Family Feud style.
Over the past few months, many fantastic residents have been nominated by their peers for Citizenship Awards, and these will be presented to the deserving winners this evening as well.
MEET THE COMPETITORS
Contestants in the 2015 Ripley Reunion Ambassador Competition, are Marley Martyn (L), Gregory Reid and Kirsten Walden; photo courtesy of the Ripley Reunion committee
Marley Martyn - daughter of Don and Laurie Martyn, Marley will be returning to Kincardine District Secondary School in the fall for a fifth year. After high school, she plans to attend post-secondary education for social work. Marley enjoys sports, such as basketball, volleyball, soccer and figure skating, and, in her spare time, enjoys camping, paddle-boarding and hanging out with her family and friends. She is active in the community with the figure skating program, coaching/refereeing sports and helping with church dinners and the Fireman’s Breakfast. Marley is proudly sponsored by the Ripley Firefighters.
Gregory Reid - son of Brian and Jo Reid, Gregory has just completed Grade 12 at Kincardine District Secondary School. After high school, he would like to attend university for a Bachelor in Math. He participates in a number of clubs and activities, such as the Kinetic Knights Robotics Team, student council, Math Club and the 4-H Sheep and Conservation Clubs. He can be found volunteering around the community at the Ripley Fall Fair and various events throughout the year that the agricultural society hosts. Gregory also enjoys curling and is proudly sponsored by the Ripley Curling Club.
Kirsten Walden - daughter of Brock and Mary Rose Walden, Kirsten will be entering Grade 12 in the fall at Kincardine District Secondary School. She hopes to become a pastry chef and one day open a bakery to fulfill her passion for baking. Kirsten also enjoys hockey and rugby, and she often volunteers with the Ripley Fall Fair, Bruce Botanical Food Gardens events, Ripley-Huron Community School and various sports teams. Kirsten is proudly sponsored by Current Electric.
Ripley Reunion Central is now open Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This is the place to purchase your merchandise, dance, meal and show tickets, bunting, pre-order your commemorative DVD, and buy or pick up your pre-ordered history book.
Historical displays will also be added to the village storefronts over the coming weeks.
If you're not going to be in Ripley until Reunion weekend and want to look the part upon your arrival, you can have merchandise mailed directly to your door through our online shop. If you can wait until you get home, the store will be open the entire reunion weekend.
For more information about the reunion, check the website at: www.ripleyreunion.ca.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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