The Citizen, 2011-08-18, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011. PAGE 7.Twelve new members welcomedto the Over-80 birthday event
Once again the annual Over-80
birthday celebration party was held
at the Belgrave United Church with
12 new celebrants, others over 80,
family and friends gathered to enjoy
an afternoon of entertainment and
visiting. Mary McIntosh played old-
time musical numbers as guests
arrived. Muriel Coultes welcomed
everyone and read a poem
“Friendship”. Mackenzie Wightman
played two piano solos, after which
Mrs. Coultes gave all those present
at “SAT” test, which had been given
to 16 year olds. Their answer
created a lot of amusement and
made all wonder how the teens
passed their tests.
Nancy Jardin gave two readings
and Judith Hess played a piano solo.
The next reading was on how to do
the “Warshing Clothes Recipe” as
given by a grandmother to a new
bride many years ago. This was
followed by solos by Bill Coultes.
Mrs. McIntosh played several
numbers and the group sang along.
Elly Dow entertained with some
anecdotes on growing older and said
the grace before cake and ice cream
was served. Beryl McGowan was
the lucky new celebrant to blow out
the candles on the cake. Louise
Bosman, now of Goderich, thanked
the program committee for the guest
afternoon.
The community congratulates
Chris, Susan and Hayden Jamieson
on the birth of Rory William
arriving on Aug. 7 in Stratford
General Hospital weighing 8 lbs. 14
oz. and 21 1/4 inches long.
On Monday, Aug. 8, Belgrave was
a popular place as 114 vintage cards
with over 300 people arrived at the
home of John Looser to view his
many birdhouses and bird feeders
and taking many pictures. They
were fascinated by the unusual
structures and designs and with one
particular birdhouse seven feet high
and seven feet wide with five floors.
Many of the homes have been
occupied as soon as he has finished
building them. Over the past two
years he has had over 3,000 people
stopping by. In addition to selling
birdhouses in the fall he would like
to approach the schools to inspire
the students and given them an
insight into the building of a
birdhouse.
The community wishes to
congratulate Karrin Marks and
Shane Davenport who were married
on Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Belgrave
United Church.
At Knox United Church on
Sunday, Aug. 14 Pentecost (8) -
Summer Series - Songs for the
Journey - “Courage versus
Compliance”. The summer series
continues as it addresses the truth
that at the heart of every decision we
make is a choice between courage
and compliance. Will we boldly take
the difficult road and challenge
people to go beyond their comfort
zones?
Vacation Bible School takes place
at Knox United Church Aug. 22-26
for all children ages 4-12, 9 am. to
noon daily. It will include stories,
games, crafts, songs and snacks.
Teen volunteers are important and
essential for a good VBS with kids.
Call Jim Barnes 519-887-6163 or
sign up Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m. This
year’s theme is “The Kingdom of
the Son Safari”. There will be no
church on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4.
The community congratulates
Gavin and Laura Van Camp on the
arrival of Madelyn Grace born at
London Health Sciences Centre on
July 29 at 9:30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs.
6 oz.
Congratulations from the
community to Lindsay Malhiot,
daughter of Lori and Mike who
graduated with distinction from the
University of Windsor with an
Honours Bachelor of Science and a
Bachelor of Education. Lindsay is
currently employed with the
engineering department at the
Municipality of Leamington, and is
planning to pursue a career in
teaching.
Harvey and Barb Black will be
celebrating their 40th wedding
anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 20 at
the Wingham Legion 8 p.m. to 1
a.m. Everyone is invited to help
celebrate. The community extends
best wishes and congratulations.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to the families of Cathrine
Campbell who passed away Aug. 1.
About 80 family and friends
attended a surprise birthday party
for Nancy Folkard at the Folkard
home on Saturday, Aug. 13. The
community extends birthday
greetings to Nancy on her special
birthday.
By Linda
Campbell
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Wedding Announcement
Brandi Williamson and Matthew Wilson were married on the
beach at Grand Tracadie, Prince Edward Island on June 20, 2011.
Brandi is the daughter of Wayne and Linda Williamson of Walton,
granddaughter of Helen Williamson of Walton and Frank Jordan of
Stratford. Matthew is the son of Pearl Harris of Acton and Jim
Wilson of Fergus.
The couple now resides in London where Brandi is the
Accounting Administrator of Sofina Foods Inc. and Matthew is the
Support Manager at iCONECT Development, LLC.
Marine misfortune
Many banks throughout Huron County, like this one
between Belgrave and Brussels, played host to a scene like
that above. Dead fish were being washed ashore and
Mathew Shetler of the Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority, working on behalf of the Ministry of Natural
Resources, stated that, upon inspection, the deaths were
likely a result of low rainfall and high temperatures. Shetler
believes there was nothing unnatural about the presence of
the dead fish. (Denny Scott photo)
4-H Sheep Club
meets in Belgrave
By Johanna Blake
The fourth meeting of the North
Huron 4-H Sheep Club began at 1
p.m. on July 26 at Marg
Cunningham’s farm near Belgrave.
To start the meeting off, Marg told
members all about her pasture-based
sheep farm. The sheep on a pasture-
based farm stay outside all the time
eating grass, even in the winter.
Then members toured the farm on
a hay ride. Marg explained the finer
points about having sheep out all
year as members toured the
farm.
Once the tour was finished,
members were introduced to Dr.
Claire, a veterinarian. She
conducted a post-mortem on a pig
and a lamb. A post-mortem is when
a veterinarian looks at an animal’s
insides to diagnose the cause of
death.
After the post-mortem, the
meeting ended with the 4-H motto,
“Learn To Do By Doing”.
Axtmanns celebrate 50 years
Ruth and Jim Axtmann of the
McKillop area recently celebrated
their 50th anniversary at their home
on Sawmill Road.
Ruth, daughter of Carl and
Eleanor Hemingway of Arthur and
Jim, son of Hermann and Lillian
Axtmann of Tavistock were married
at the Brussels United Church on
August 19, 1961 by Rev. Griffith.
The wedding, attended by Marion
Godkin, Betty Axtmann, Laurel and
Karen Hemingway, Earl
McSpaddan, Robert Campbell, Don
Hemingway and Ray Hemingway
was followed up by a honeymoon in
the Maritime provinces.
The couple then lived in Tavistock
before moving to their current
Sawmill Road home.
Jim was an elementary school
teacher and principal while Ruth
was an economist for the Ministry
of Agriculture.
The couple retired in 1991 and
have five children; Linda (Bogle),
Bob, Carol (McGregor), Kenneth
and Michael as well as 12
grandchildren.
Jim and Ruth are members of
Winthrop United Church and
Genealogical Society. Jim is
interested in antique tools and flea
markets while Ruth is a member of
the Walton Women’s Institute as
well as 4-H.
The couple has travelled since
retirement and plan to continue.
A milestone
Jim and Ruth Axtmann celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary recently with a large family dinner followed by
a party at their McKillop home with plenty of family
members and friends in attendance. (Aislinn Bremner photo)