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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-11-03, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016. Duff's trustees donate $7,325 to Foodgrains Bank Pulling ahead Karen Hoegy, left, representing the trustees of Duff's United Church, presented a cheque for more than $7,000 to Bob Kellington for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank during a performance of The Real Housewives of Cricket County - A Hillbilly Comedy on Oct. 28. (Photo submitted) The Fields of Faith Growing crowds both nights, the play was Project presented the play The Real directed by Garnet Colbourne and Housewives of Cricket County — A featured local volunteer actors. Hillbilly Comedy on Oct. 28 and 29. A highlight of the evening was the Playing to delighted sell-out presentation by Karen Hoegy, on behalf of Duff's United Church trustees including Jim McDonald, Graeme Craig and Neil McGavin. Since the closing of the church in September, 2016, the church and the manse were sold and the proceeds disbursed including the gratefully accepted cheque for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for $7,325.22. Canadian Foodgrains representa- tive Bob Kellington presented background information on Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which is a multi -denominational organization made up of many churches who work together in an ecumenical spirit. With the federal government's assistance, they work to achieve the goal to have a world without hunger. During 2015-2016, they helped over one million people in 40 countries. Foodgrains Bank programs are implemented by member agencies in the developing world. The work and international projects fall into three categories: • Food Assistance: Food assistance projects help people who are hungry because of crisis situations like war, drought or floods. • Agriculture and Livelihood: Agriculture and livelihood programs focus on helping people provide food for themselves and their families in the longer term. They work with farmers to increase their yields through sustainable agricultural practices and they help Cadets mark Wegg's retirement Continued from page 2 night at the Branch. The general meeting for the month of October was held downstairs while the Cadets met upstairs. The normal course of business was conducted by the First Vice -President Deb Cann. The plans for the upcoming Poppy drive and Remembrance Day service were discussed. Upstairs at the Branch was the wonderful evening organized by the Brussels Cadet Corp 2967 for the "Departing with Dignity" retirement party for Captain Louise Wegg. Captain Wegg has been involved with Air and Army Cadets for 20 years. She became involved when her daughters joined the Corps as young ladies and Louise joined as a parent volunteer. She gave her time and soon became a Civilian Instructor and became involved in administration. She soon became noticed as an extremely confident and capable person and was encouraged to train as an officer and the rest is history; a 20 -year journey. She not only became a captain and the commanding officer of the Brussels Cadet Corp for a number of years, she has been a training officer at Camp Borden for numerous years. She received word of congratulations from members of the current Cadet Corp in Brussels, from former Cadet trainees from Air and Army Corps, who are now officers in the programs and from many serving officers from Camp Borden, like Commanding Officer Kelly. President and former Branch Cadet Liason Jo -Ann McDonald also offered congratulations and presented a small gift to Louise on behalf of the Branch. Officers attended from far and wide and travelled from as far as Gananoque, Windsor, London and surrounding areas. Captain Wegg was an extraordinary leader and well loved by all the people whose lives she had touched in her many years of service to the Cadet program. Congratulations to Louise and we hope she enjoys her retirement and drops into the Corp for a visit sometime. Saturday morning was the door- to-door Poppy canvass conducted by the Branch. There were 22 Cadets and seven Legion members participating in the canvass. There was also a mail -out sent to all households in the Brussels area. This is a new venture for the Branch to ensure every household receives a Poppy. Each envelope contained a Poppy and an information card explaining what the monies raised from the Poppy canvass are used for. A donation envelope was included in the hopes that if your home was missed in the canvass, you could still make a donation to the Poppy Fund. These funds are held in trust and can only be used for specific uses explained in the information mailing. We have a new generation of Canadian service personnel returning from duty on foreign soil suffering from physical and mental challenges, and Poppy Funds make it possible to assist these veterans in their time of need. Please support the Poppy Fund at this time and take time to Remember them. The Saturday afternoon euchre was held with 12 -and -a -half tables of players hoping to be winners. The event was led by Glenn Bridge and Becky. Winners were: first, Louise and Mary, 75; second, Ed and Marie Stewart, 71; third, Anne Laidlaw and Joyce Hodgins, 69; lone hands, Murray and Hank, five; low and Earl and Jean Foster, 44 . Euchre is every two weeks. The Sunday night dance had a great crowd to enjoy the music of the John Heaman Band. A great crowd of 110 people enjoyed the night, the music and the food. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PROGRAM Ontario's 21 universities are coming to Central Huron Secondary School 165 Princes Street, Clinton Representatives from all Ontario universities will be in Clinton at CHSS on Tuesday, November 8th from 6:15-8:30 pm. This is an opportunity for students and parents to speak in person with representatives from the universities. For further information, please contact: Linda Doig, Head of Student Service Central Huron Secondary School 519-482-3471 ext. 166 the people to generate more income from what they grow. • Nutrition: The nutrition projects reduce malnutrition in families through nutritional education, provision of clean water and special feeding programs. Priority is given to pregnant and nursing moms and their children under the age of five. Players included Debbie Rathwell, Randy Banks, Brenda Wright, Gary Clark, Connie Townsend, Joe Laurie, Willi Laurie, Blaine Stephenson, Barb McIntosh, Trish MacGregor, Glenn McGregor, Anne Claussen, David Townsend, Stuart Wilson and Buddy the Scarecrow who played himself. The evening closed with social time and refreshments. Pulling ahead Brussels' Bob Kellington represented the Canadian Foodgrains Bank at The Fields of Faith Growing Project presentation of The Real Housewives of Cricket County - A Hillbilly Comedy on Oct. 28 and 29. The Foodgrains Bank was the recipient of funding through the event. (Photo submitted) See histories and historic photographs on the Huron History section of our website www. north h u ron.on.ca Wool Blankets Bainton's Old Mill Downtown Blyth 519-523-4740 • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL!