HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-07-09, Page 27After 76 years as a service group,
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge
(whose motto is Friendship, Love
and Truth), gathered together for a
final time on Tuesday, June 30 in the
basement of Melville Presbyterian
Church.
A potluck dinner was enjoyed by
21 members, two guests and one
former member.
Marie McTaggart, who joined the
Rebekahs in 1943 and has been a
member for 66 years, was a special
guest, accompanied by her daughter,
Ruth Lowe.
Mary Davidson, Edna Pearson and
Sarah Stephenson all have over 50
years as a member.
Barbara Watts, joined Morning
Star in 1969 and transferred to
Collingwood Lodge when they
moved.
Linda Jacklin of Goderich was
initiated in 1970 and attended with a
friend.
Several unable to attend were
Leona Connelly, Delores Wheeler,
Helen Bray, Leola Hood, Barb andRoss Nichol all of Brussels, GeorgeInglis of Belgrave, and LeolaHarrison and Lillian Moses fromListowel and the last member to joinin 2003 and Carrol Fowler ofWindsor.Many photo albums, history of
celebrations and other memorabilia
were set out for all to browse
through.
Several members remembered and
shared some of the humorous
happenings over the years. Members
said the occasion was bittersweet,
but inevitable. They will miss getting
together as it’s the only time many
see each other, they noted.
Those present were Marie
McTaggart, who joined in 1943;
Mary Davidson, 1950; Edna
Pearson, 1953; Sarah Stephenson,
1957; Joan Bernard, 1961; Rene
Richmond, 1961; Lois McCall,
1963; Hope Lowe, 1963; Jane Hall,
1968; Barbara Watts, 1969; Linda
Jacklin, 1970; Lois McCutcheon,
1971; Sharon Freeman, 1973; Nelva
Scott, 1985; Betty Cardiff, 1987;
Gertie Kellington, 1989; Laura
Barbour, 1990; Joyce Jacklin, BillKellington, 1992; John Brown,Marion Young, Bill Young, 1994.The charter of the Morning StarLodge and other specified items willbe surrendered to a Grand Lodgemember. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009. PAGE 27.
Closing time
The members of Rebekah Lodge No. 315 met for the last time ever last week. While the event
may have been a solemn one, there were smiles all around as life-long friends met, socialized
and distributed some of the Lodge’s history amongst some of the members. Back row, from
left: Barb Watts, Nelva Scott, Bill Kellington, Jane Hall, Bill Young, Edna Pearson, John Brown,
Laura Barber, Joan Bernard, Joyce Kellington, Lois McCall, Sharon Freeman, Betty Cardiff,
Rene Richmond, Hope Lowe and Lois McCutcheon. Front row, from left: Marie McTaggert,
Mary Davidson, Marion Young, Sarah Stephenson, Gerti Kellington and Linda Jacklin. (Shawn
Loughlin photo)
Era ends as Morning Star closes after 76 years
Memorial
Dozens of residents gathered in Belgrave over the
weekend for the Brandon Cemetery memorial service. The
service, which was conducted by deacon Sanda Clark, who
is based at St. John’s Anglican Church in Brussels as part
of the Parish of New Beginnings, took place in the middle
of the cemetery, under the shade of the surrounding trees.
(Shawn Loughlin photo)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19/09 – 7PM
CENTENNIAL HALL - LONDON
Tickets at The Centennial Hall Box Office.Charge by
Phone 519-672-1967 www.centennialhall.london.ca
Buck ’n Doe
for
Eric Miltenburg and
Jaclyn Stafford
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Saltford Community Hall, Saltford
Age of majority
9 pm - 1 am
Music by DJ and lunch provided
$5.00 in advance $7.00 at the door
Bus stops at:
Les and Joanne Stafford’s (41161
Jamestown Rd.) 8:00 pm
Valumart in Wingham 8:10 pm
Lucknow arena 8:35 pm
Kingsbridge Catholic Church
(Hwy. 21) - 9:10 pm
For tickets or more
information call:
Laura Armstrong 519-887-6820
Sebastian Kraft 519-529-3174
Stag & Doe
for
Sabrina Buffinga
&
Nick Knoop
Saltford Valley Hall
Saturday,
July 18
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tickets $5.00
Music by DJ
Late lunch provided
Age of majority
For tickets call Susan
519-523-9216
Hi: My name is Ella Smith
and I am turning four on
July 15th. I’m excited
about my birthday party,
especially my “Strawberry
Shortcake” birthday cake. I
am looking forward to
spending time at the
cottage with Mommy and
Daddy (Karen & Kurtis)
and my little sister
Sheridan. I am also very
excited to start “big
school” in September. See
you next year! xoxo Ella
“Come and Go”
40th Wedding Anniversary
Celebration
Barb & Allan Bosman
Saturday, July 18, 2009
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Londesborough Community Hall
In lieu of gifts, donations to
Salvation Army Food Bank or
Canadian Cancer Society.
Happy 25th
Anniversary
July 20th
Bruce & Michelle
Love family & friends
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