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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-06-30, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011. PAGE 15. I always welcome items from community folk about happenings in their families and Delores Howatt, a proud grandparent, sent this one my way last week. It is also interesting to hear what the folk who’ve grown up in our area are up to these days. Jim and Delores Howatt spent June 1-5 in Winnipeg. They accompanied Bert and Joan Vandendool to the graduation ceremonies of Laurie Vandendool from the University of Manitoba’s Law School. Also attending the graduation were Laurie’s sister Andrea from Barrie and her fiancé and Laurie’s twin sister Kelly Ann from Colorado. Following the ceremonies, the graduating lawyers and their guests attended a formal dinner at the Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg. The family toured the city of Winnipeg and Dauphin, Manitoba where Laurie has an articling position with the Manitoba Justice Prosecutions Services. It was a fine holiday for, Delores remarked, when families get spread out pursuing their careers and spreading their wings, it’s not often that they can all spend time together. Everyone is invited to the Ball’s Cemetery memorial service on Sunday, July 3 at 3 p.m. Rev. Gary Clark will conduct the service and the Harbouraires Male Choir will offer spent music. The Ontario Heritage Trust Foundation is honouring Ball’s Bridge with historical blue and gold plaque. The unveiling of the sign takes place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 14. All are welcome to attend this event and refreshments will follow at the Ball Chapel. Don Atkinson will be the worship leader at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, July 3. Terry Fletcher is back at school now until Sunday, Aug. 7. Congregants are encouraged to attend worship services in other churches in the area during the month of July. If pastoral care is needed please contact Sandy Morris at 519-393-6210. Call either Bev Riley or Lynda Horbanuik for details about the community golf day at Bill Lobb’s and the supper to follow at the Horbanuik’s on July 16. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Ball’s Cemetery Memorial service features Harbouraires on July 3 Fire! North Huron Firefighters converged on a barn fire just north of Londesborough on Monday, June 27. (Denny Scott photo) The ladies who attended the Junemeeting of the LondesboroughUCW on Monday, June 20, enjoyed delicious strawberry shortcake dessert to begin their evening. To set the idea for the time of devotion/program the women puzzled over a brain teaser game, first solo, then in pairs and then in small groups. Crystal Whyte gave a power point presentation of church activities entitled, “Celebrate Londesborough United Church”. It was remarked that everyone has something to contribute to activities, whatever the circumstances; that many hands, minds, etc. accomplished great results. Talents, given by God, come in many forms – music, leadership, loving, caring, cooking and are meant to be shared then they can grow. A children’s book, with a universal message, by Max Lucado, titled, “Just the Way You Are” was shared by Brenda Radford. The little girl in the book was happy to share her only gift, the gift of her heart, something all of us should strive to do. Celebrating one’s talents was further suggested in the poem, “Heart Gifts” and the camp song, “This Little Light of Mine”. Early Christians were reminded of God’s gifts of talent in the scripture verses, 1 Tim. 4:14, Acts 20:35 and James 1:7. During the business part of the meeting, items needing to be settled before the summer break were dealt with. A small change has been made, effective Sept. 1 in the prices charged by the UCW for caterings. Need for sharing giftsdiscussed by UCW NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Just over 50 years ago Lois Mae Fitch and Melvin Keith McCutcheon walked down the aisle at Belmore United Church. Wed on June 17, 1961 by Reverend Howard Pace, Lois, daughter of Carl and Audrene Fitch of Belmore and Melvin, son of Harry and Hannah McCutcheon of Brussels, said their vows while attendants Muriel Haskins (King), Sharon Fitch (McClory), Lori McCutcheon (Malhiot), Bob McCutcheon, Fred McCutcheon, Elwood Fitch and Blaine McCutcheon looked on. The couple then went to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon before returning to Brussels where Melvin was a mechanic until 1995 and Lois was a housewife. The couple has three children; Karen (wed to Bruce), Steven (wed to Holly) and Wayne, and five grandchildren, Kirkland, Carson, Nolan, Ava and Patrick, who passed away in 1993. Melvin and Lois are involved in the Brussels United Church, the Lions Club, the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodge and enjoy camping, travelling and clog dancing. They celebrated their anniversary on June 24 at the Brussels Legion with guests from Burks Falls, Ont.; Kelowna, B.C.; Denver, Colorado; Windsor; Orillia; Stratford, ; Listowel and Orangeville. McCutcheons celebrate 50 years of marriage Congratulations Lois and Melvin McCutcheon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday night at the Brussels Legion with guests who came from as far away as British Columbia, Colorado and Burks Falls. (Vicky Bremner photo) A milestone Mabel and Lloyd Glanville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday evening at the Brussels Legion with dozens of guests who travelled from as far away as Manitoulin Island and Sarnia. (Vicky Bremner photo) Glanvilles mark 50th anniversary Mabel and Lloyd Glanville of Brussels recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Brussels Legion. The couple was wed by Reverend S. Lewis on June 24, 1961 at the United Church Manse in Exeter. Mabel’s parents were William and Eileen Watson and Lloyd was the son of John and Winifred Glanville. The ceremony was attended by Josephine Westlake and Alex Glanville following which the couple went to Hespler to stay with Lloyd’s grandparents before making their way to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon. After returning the couple lived in Seaforth before moving to Winthrop and finally settling in Brussels. Lloyd held many jobs but eventually settled into a career as a field supervisor at the Maitland Conservation Area for 34 years. Mabel was a parent and a labourer for 35 years at Spinrite Yarns. The Glanvilles have four children; Sharon, Terry, Teresa and Lisa, and five grandchildren, Amy, Denis, Jonathan, Kevin and Jamie. They also have two great- grandchildren, Rebecca and Matthew. The couple is still involved in the Brussels Legion, Brussels United Church, the Horticultural Society and the Huronlea Auxiliary. Guests for the event came from as far away as Manitoulin Island, Sarnia, London and Exeter.