HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-10, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009.
Here it is, almost the middle of
December and the harvest looks like
it is finally completed. The corn pile
has been cleaned up at P&H and
some of the straw bales removed.
There are still a few farmers
plowing but it looks like most have
the fall work finally done.
It was the second week of deer
hunting season this past week and to
tell you the truth, I didn’t see too
many hunters out and about. I did
see deer, two running across the
front of our place and three standing
at the side of the road.
I’m sure the hunters managed to
get some, but there are more out
there. Drive carefully everyone.
The Seaforth and area community
has been rocked with the sudden
death of Ross Ribey. Ross was the
owner of Whitney Ribey Funeral
Home in Seaforth, a husband to
Joyce and father of four children and
a grandfather of two. He was a pillar
of the Seaforth community and a
dedicated member of the Seaforth
Agricultural Society and Kinburn
Forresters. He was a pleasant and
thoughtful man and truly
compassionate and caring in his
chosen profession.
Our deepest sympathy is extended
to his family.
We have some get-well wishes to
go out to a few area folks.
Recovering from knee surgery are
Jeff McGavin and Gail Schroeder.
Recovering from heart surgery is
Clarence Bishop and recovering
from back surgery is Edna Pearson.
Some of these folks are at home and
some are still in hospital.
The Morris-Turnberry Christmas
party was held at the Wingham Golf
and Curling Club on the weekend.
There were over 40 people in
attendance to enjoy the turkey
dinner. The group was entertained
by Juanita and Roger a talented
singing duo.
Bill Kieffer received a watch for
20 years of service. Door prizes
were received by everyone
attending, then the entertainment
began.
Magician Johnny Tibbs,
performed magic card tricks and
rope tricks. Later he did smaller
shows at the tables of the guests.
Returning from a weekend away
was a bus load of folks who
travelled to Niagara Falls. They
were off to see the Festival of Lights
on Sunday and Monday. A few of
the locals enjoying the weekend
included Lily Fincham, Hope Lowe,
Alice Marks, Elaine Nichol, Liz
Sholdice and George and Shirley
Wheeler. They were to see Loretta
Lynn but she was ill, so her sister
Crystal Gayle filled in and did an
excellent show.
They also saw a magic show and
thoroughly enjoyed the Gatlin
Brothers show.
The Huronlea craft, lunch, auction
and sale were very well attended and
quite successful. There were nearly
100 people stopping for the lunch of
chili, soup, roll and dessert and to
have a visit with many of the
residents.
There were some lucky and happy
Brussels folks when they made the
draws at the end of the day. Yvonne
Knight won the $20 gift certificate
from Cinnamon Jim’s and Valerie
Nagels won the $15 certificate from
Oldfield’s. The beautiful quilt went
out of town to Goderich and S.
Piron. It was a great day for all to get
out and about.
The women of Duff’s United
Church gathered for their annual
Christmas meeting and dinner.
Members were to invite guests for
the special evening and there were
32 present.
The meeting opened with Karen
Hoegy welcoming everyone and
having those present introduce
themselves and their guests.
Karen then asked Rev. Peter to say
grace before the group enjoyed a
Christmas dinner prepared by Grace
Campbell Catering. Dianne
McCallum thanked Grace and her
crew, then presented Rev. Peter with
a Christmas gift from the UCW
members. Rev. Peter expressed his
gratitude.
Gloria Wilbee, along with Marie
McGavin at the piano, led the group
in a Christmas sing-song. Karen
then conducted a short devotion
time.
Bonnie Glanville read a recipe for
Christmas spirit and Phyllis
Mitchell read scripture. Pearl
McCallum read a verse called the
Signs of the Season.
A short business session followed
with Gloria reading the minutes of
the previous meeting. Karen
reminded everyone that the Food
Bank needs donations not only at
Christmas time but all year.
Katrin Godkin explained to the
group the Christmas wish of her
family, a desire to help those less
fortunate in the Dominican
Republic.
When on vacation in the
Dominican, the family noticed the
immense poverty of the people.
They learned about an organization
call Beyond the Beach Children’s
Foundation that distributes
donations to those in need in the
Dominican.
Katrin thought of how she could
combine her love of Christmas
decorating to raising awareness for
those in need. She invited all
members to a Christmas open house
at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 16
from 7 - 9 p.m. to enjoy tea and
Christmas sweets and enjoy their
home decorated for the season.
The admission for the evening is a
donation of school supplies or good
condition sports equipment. School
supplies include backpacks, pencils,
crayons, paper, felt, yarn, stickers,
glue sticks, wooden puzzles, solar
calculators, chalk, bath soap,
toothbrush, toothpaste and first-aid
supplies just to name some things
that would be appreciated.
The meeting continued with
Helen Craig thanking everyone for
their helping hands over the past
year. She looks forward to
everyone’s help again this coming
year.
Karen asked everyone to check
under their chairs and five lucky
ladies were the winners of door
prizes: Audrey Hackwell, Judy
Glauser, Patty Banks, Pat Nolan and
Donna McClure.
Karen thanked the December
committee members for organizing
a wonderful meeting, and all who
helped including Pearl McCallum,
Dianne McCallum, Bonnie
Glanville and Phyllis Mitchell.
Bonnie Glanville had craft time
with the group and everyone made
an angel to take home with them.
The evening closed with a
Christmas song.
Donna and Mervyn and Sheila andDoug Bauer sailed from Barcelona,Spain for seven days aboard theVoyager of the Seas from RoyalCaribbean Cruise Lines on anAloette awards trip.
The first stop was Naples, Italy
where they spent the day touring in
three vans with 12 Aloette
consultants and their husbands. They
drove along the coastline, seeing the
homes of Jackie Onnasis, Sophia
Loren and others. They stopped at a
farmers’ market on the side of the
road and got lots of fresh pasta,
spices and extra virgin olive oil.
They saw where the locals farmed
up in the mountains and used pulleys
to raise and lower their produce.
No wonder everyone is fit.
They then had an organic lunch in
a small ancient village, with pizza,
fresh pasta and vegetables and of
course the olive oil and several
different wines and liquors.
They had to make their way downthe stairs to the waiting vans tocontinue the tour through thewinding roads that sometimes werenot wide enough for two vans tomeet.
To finish this day’s excursion they
went to Pompeii. In 79 AD Mount
Vesuvius erupted burying the town
under 60 feet of ash, preserving the
town for 1,700 years when it was
discovered and excavation began.
Today they are still uncovering
artifacts.
They walked approximately 1.5
miles along cobblestone and rocky
streets.
In Rome, Mervyn and Donna went
on a tour to see the farmland through
the Tuscan Valley. They saw large
bales of straw from the wheat fields,
lots of tractors and even bulldozers
actually doing the plowing. They are
a month behind this year as well, due
to the weather. They are just starting
to plant their winter wheat.There were lots of sheep in themeadows.The Bauers went to a farm andsaw how they pick the olives. Theycan not touch the ground or they will
be bitter so they have nets under the
trees. They shake the trees so they
will fall. There are approximately
1,500 olive trees in this valley.
Donna and Mervyn then went to
the leaning tower of Pisa, Italy. This
bell tower leans 16 feet out. Efforts
to stabilize the building are made
constantly.
Next to the tower is the Cathedral
Church. The architecture of the
circular Baptistery is fascinating.
In France, Donna and Mervyn
drive through Nice, Eze and Monaco
and then spent time in Monte Carlo.
Sheila and Doug joined an Aloette
winners tour and toured Rome –
visiting the Coliseum and the
Vatican. In Florence, they toured an
old winery that has been operatingfor 817 years. Lunch was served inthe castle where lots of wine tastingwas enjoyed.The final stop was Marseilleswhere 18 from the group toured
Providence. Lunch was enjoyed in
an ancient village called Rousele
and they had a panoramic view of
Gordes – a village built atop of a
mountain.
This truly was a trip of a lifetime
for the Bauers but especially for
Merv and Donna as they celebrated
their 45th wedding anniversary a
couple of weeks early.
Doug and several others also
celebrated birthdays on board this
beautiful ship.
Local couples take European tour
NEWS
FROM WALTON
By Jo-Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
Members of the congregation of
Duff’s United Church were
welcomed by Murray and Olene
Dennis on the second Sunday of
Advent.
It was Glenda Morrison’s birthday
this week and the congregation sang
Happy Birthday to her. The lighting
of the Advent candles and reading
were conducted by Jacob and
MacKenzie McGavin.
The time with the children had
Rev. Peter explaining how
wonderful it is that people have
what is adequate for them and that
they are able to give to those less
fortunate.
Scott and Craig Baan then
gathered the white gifts from the
congregation and placed them under
the Christmas tree. They will be
taken to the Huron County
Christmas Bureau this week.
The scriptures were read by Jacob
McGavin. The reflection was
entitled, Preparing the Way.
The offering was collected by
Lorne Glanville and Murray Dennis.
Communion was given by Dianne
McCallum, Donna McClure,
Annaleis and William Ringgenberg.
Gloria Wilbee is the new bulletin
secretary. Contact her by
Wednesday if you have information
for the bulletin.
The new UCW treasurer is
Glenda Morrison.
The community choir service is at
St. Ambrose Catholic Church on
Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
Annual reports are to be given to
Monique by Dec. 20.
A special young people’s play
called Help Jesus Shine is being
planned for Dec. 20 and practice is
Dec. 13 after church.
Confirmation classes will begin in
February so call Rev. Peter if you
know of a young person interested
in joining the Church.
The Christmas Eve service will
begin at 7 p.m. at Duff’s.
Happy 65th
Birthday
Murray “Muzzy”
Lowe
December 13
Drop by the barber shop
on Friday, December 11/09
to have cake.
Love from
your family & friends
McGavin children
read scriptures
at Duff’s serviceUCW holds Christmas meeting
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