HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-01-05, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012.Ten Pas family travels to Hope, B.C. for Christmas
We welcome everyone to 2012 and
hope the year ahead is good to all.
Families gathered over the
Christmas season and I hear some
were still celebrating on the New
Year’s weekend. It sometimes takes
a little planning to be able to have all
the family get together at one time.
We were lucky this year as we had
two days with all our family and it
was really nice. The McDonald
brother and sister, Neil and Karin,
along with Aunt Marg Rogerson,
celebrated with our family on
Christmas Day. Neil arrived from
Vancouver on Friday and then spent
the week in Ontario. Karin from
Bayfield spent Christmas Day with
us and then left on Boxing Day to
travel to Calgary to be with her
children. The weather was great for
getting around and we travelled to
my family on Boxing Day.
The Ten Pas family of Henk and
Agnes spent Christmas in Hope,
B.C. with daughter Linda and
husband Pete and boys, Nick and
Kirk. They were there a few days
before Christmas and went to
Lyndon, Washington for the day. It isa Dutch village with lots of Dutcharchitecture and shops to see. A veryinteresting decoration was the hydro
poles. They were wrapped with
green lights to look like stems and
then the tops had red lights the shape
of a tulip flower. They were very
nice. Henk also spent time helping
Pete with some kitchen renovations
with lots of free advice to give. They
had a lovely time and returned home
after a week.
Celebrating a special birthday just
before Christmas was Jean Bewley.
Jean and her daughter Mary, from
Bolton, had about 10 close friends of
Jean’s in for a lunch of Chinese food,
brought by Mary. They enjoyed the
lovely lunch and then enjoyed the
afternoon visiting. The friends able
to attend included Mary Bryans,
Isabel Wheeler, Nora Stephenson,
Dona Knight, Yvonne Knight, Rene
Richmond, Alice Marks, Marion
Smith, Margery Huether and
Elunid McNair. What special
number was it? You will have to ask
Jean.
It was nice to see Sherry and Dr.Eric Delay home for Christmas tovisit with mom and dad, Karen andBarry Hoegy. Barry was in hospital,
home for Christmas Day, back to the
hospital in London and is home
again now. We wish him the best as
he struggles with health issues.
We have a few people who were
recovering from surgery over this
Christmas season. We wish Janelle
Smith a full recovery from her
surgery and we wish Doreen
Hackwell all the best in her recovery
from a cracked hip. She is still apatient in Stratford and we hope tosee her back to Seaforth soon.The New Year’s Levee held at the
Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre in celebration of
the kick-off of Brussels 140th
birthday this year was a great
success. There were around 200
folks enjoying the entertainment and
the food. Congratulations to Joanne
Workman and her crew and the
community folks who participated in
the “Brussels Most Wanted”. Keep
July 27, 28 and 29 open for ComeHome to Your Country VillageCelebration.The 2012 birthdays start January
with Dave Linton, Brent Melady,
Claire Mitchell and Alexandria
Shahshahani as New Year babies.
They continue with Charlie
Calhoun, Michael Craig, Don Nolan,
Stephen Henderson, Ben Hoegy,
Jodi McIntosh, Sarah Stephenson,
Marie Blake, Julie McKercher,
Caleb Ringgenberg. Happy birthday
to all!
By Jo-Ann
McDonald
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Joan Jacobs, left, also known as The Joker, and Betty Graber-Watson, also known as
Florence St. Jean, were both brought before judges as part of the New Year’s Day Levee
celebration held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Jan. 1. The Joker was
brought in for selling used undergarments in a public place while St. Jean was on trial for
wasting whiskey in medical procedures. The event was the starting point for a year of
celebration to recognize the village turning 140. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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The Christmas Eve service at
Duff’s United Church had a
wonderful crowd of families,
friends and visitors enjoying the
night. Jim and Linda McDonald
welcomed all to the service.
Christmas music was provided by
Marion Godkin, Marie McGavin,
Margery Huether, Gloria Wilbee
and Phyllis Mitchell.
Rev. Peter welcomed everyone
and wished birthday greetings to
Pearl McCallum, Monique Baan
and himself, a Christmas Eve baby.
Happy birthday was sung to all.
The lighting of the Advent
Candles was performed by Rev.
Peter. Margery Huether read a poem
entitled, “One Solitary Life”. The
reading of the Christmas Story was
by many members of the
congregation. It began with Dianne
Godkin and followed by Caleb
Ringgenberg. The five strong voices
of the Duff’s choir sang “A Tiny
Child Will Come” . The story
continued with Ryan Baan reading
from Luke. Graeme Craig and
Gloria Wilbee sang “Mary’s Boy
Child”. The story continued with
readings by Jacob McGavin,
LeeAnn Konarski, Abby McGavin
and Kevin Wilbee. The
congregation enjoyed the beautiful
song “Ave Marie” sung by Gloria.
Rev. Peter presented a moment of
reflection of the Christmas season
and that we are thankful for what we
have and what the Lord has
provided for us. The beautiful
Christmas carol ”Silent Night, Holy
Night” was started by Graeme Craig
and the congregation joined in for
verses two and three. Jamie
Mitchell played the recessional
“Away in the Manger” on the
bagpipes for the enjoyment of all.
Coffee and cookies provided a
social time for everyone downstairs
following the service.
The Christmas morning service at
Duff’s had nearly 30 members of
the congregation enjoy the morning
celebration of the birth of Jesus. A
social time followed the service.
Duff’s hosts
Christmas Eve,
morn services