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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-09-25, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,1991. Fair was as much fun as being a kid again A fond farewell Members of Duff’s United Church congregation in Walton presented Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal, and her family, husband Oz and daughters, from left, Liz, Barb and Sarah Lamble, with a print of the church as a farewell gift. Rev. Cole Amal is leaving Duff's at the end of the month to take over a pastoral charge at a church near Fergus. Duff's was her first charge following ordination in 1985. Duffs Church celebrates 126 th anniversary A large crowd of members, for­ mer members and friends attended the 126th anniversary service at Duffs United Church on Sunday morning. Greeters at the door were Neil and Marie McGavin. Ushers were Doug Fraser, Brian McGavin and Barry Hoegy. Organist was Glenda Carter. Rev. Bennie Cole Amal officiat­ ed at the service. Rev. Dr. Oz. Cole Amal was guest speaker, taking as his sermon "Remember the Stranger". Special music was supplied by the trio of Shelly McGavin, Sue Anne Van Mil ten burg and Sandra Wilson who sang "He Touched Me" and "One Bread, One Body" accompanied by Margery Huether at the piano. The Junior choir sang an anthem "Jesus, Teacher and Friend" with Bonnie directing and Marion God­ kin the Junior choir pianist. Don McDonald sang a solo "This One Thing" accompanied by pianist Margery Huether. Next Sunday, Sept. 29 Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed. There will be no Sunday School classes. Everyone was invited to remain for a luncheon following the ser­ vice, when a pot luck meal was enjoyed along with the lime of fel- Back education course offered at Wingham Hospital A "Back Education Course" will be offered al the Wingham and Dis­ trict Hospital. Individuals who have experienced, or are interested in preventing, low pack pain, are encouraged to attend. Topics to be discussed include: anatomy and functional changes, activities of daily living, the effects of stress and self help techniques. lowship. Before anyone got away home, Bonnie, Oz and girls Liz, Barb and Sarah were called to the front when gifts were presented to them as they have moved to Belwood, where Bonnie has taken a charge. Marilyn McDonald and Viola Kirkby read a very touching address and several members presented a church pic­ ture to Bonnie and Oz and gold bracelets to the three girls. Bonnie expressed thanks on behalf of them all. During the service after the chil­ dren's story time a special bouquet of flowers was presented to Bonnie along with a song by all the chil­ dren. Copies of Duffs Church history books were on display and avail­ able and may be purchased by call­ ing Marilyn McDonald. Marilyn was presented with a book by Bon­ nie following a word of thanks by Viola Kirkby for all her work of preparing the history of Duff's United Church. There were several people from Duffs Church and area who attend­ ed the B.B.Q. prior to the Melville Presbyterian Church anniversary service on Sunday evening, Sept. 22. Rev. Grant McDonald was guest minister from Kitchener. Spe­ cial music was supplied with sever­ al anthems by the Harmony Kings of Seaforth. This course will run 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for four Wednesday nights from October 30 to November 20, 1991. Participants require a family doctor's referral to attend the course and will be assessed prior to the course date. The registration fee of $30 includes the cost of handouts and refreshment breaks. For more information please call 357-3210, Ext. 273. Ethel W1 meets Mrs. Cecil Raynard hosted the Citizenship and Legislation meet­ ing of the Ethel Women's Institute Monday evening, Sept. 16. A lot of business left from the summer as well as the upcoming fall events were dealt with. Delegates to the County Rally in Seaforth were appointed as well as Guelph-area convention at Arthur. A newsletter was received from the Huron County Historical Society. Also upcoming course for the 4H and adults. An invitation was received from Grey Township to have a tour of the municipal building and/or the landfill site. Ethel WI will not be hosting the nursing home birthday parties in the future. No one was interested in taking the Huron East District bust trip to the Royal Win­ ter Fair in November. A donation is to be sent to the Brussels Legion Poppy Fund. The next meeting is to be a visit to the Doll House in Wroxeter with Mrs. Thelma Keffer in charge of details. Muffins, loaf and cheese were served by Mrs. Archie Jacklin and Mrs. Cecil Ray­ nard. Friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mrs. Carl Miners to honour Marlene Albers with a bridal shower. Marlene was assist­ ed in opening her gifts by her cousin Teresa Albers. Marlene thanked everyone for the gifts and hoped to put them all to use in her new home. Lunch was served by Mary Ann Miners and Jennifer Smith. Congratulations to Brenda and Gary Boyer on the recent arrival of Lynn Joan at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Happy 45th anniversary to Bill and Helen Dobson who celebrated the event on Sept. 21. Grace Smith attended the 136th anniversary service at Melville Presbyterian Church on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed hearing Rev. Grant McDonald speak. Rev. Roger McCombe of Ingersoll was the guest speaker at the 10th anniver­ sary of combined worship of the Ethel United and Presbyterian Churches. Mr. Donald Dunbar piped the choir and minister into the church playing Amazing Grace. Continued from page 4 silly until we reached Grade 8 and had to march past the high school with all our friends from last year watching us. The midway was always bigger and better each year and we saved our pennies for months so we could blow it all trying to win a stuffed animal. And that was alright, because it was fair day. For weeks before, everyone was busy preparing entries to be judged. Young and old took part in as many aspects of the fair as time would allow and talent would justify. It was a tradition and a way of life. This attitude has prevailed al Brussels Fair, but particularly this year. There was a carnival feeling at the midway — which after many years of disappointment was excel­ lent — and a social feeling throughout the fair grounds. The school parade was one of the most colourful and entertaining I've ever seen. In fact, the only thing that lacked enthusiasm this year, was the Queen of the Fair contest, which had to be cancelled, due to A national program to encourage giving and volunteering Dauphin’s Double Discount ave with your purchase of every 20 kg. bag of Crystal II Conditioner Salt-You'll receive 50$ from Windsor Salt & 500 from Dauphin YES $1.00 OFF PER BAG Plus be sure and ask about how your could WIN a year's supply of softener salt DAUPHIN FEED & SUPPLY LTD. DUNGANNON - 1-800-665-5675 OR 529-7951 WALTON - CALL 887-6023 lack of participants. In these days of equality, perhaps this was a sign that it's time to open the field and select a Fair Ambassador. Despite the commendable work done by the Agricultural Society, the Brussels Fair could never be a success without the community involvement. Therefore, this pat on the back goes not just to the Ag. Soc. but to the people who con­ tributed to the success of this year's fair by volunteering their time or by displaying their talents. With continued community sup­ port and involvement there's a potential in the Brussels Fall Fair to grow bigger and better, to establish the sense of community that was a hallmark of fall fairs in the past and to set an example to those commu­ nities where fairs no longer exist. A new spirit of giving on Water Softener Salt with your purchase of every 40 kg. bag of Crystal II Conditioner Salt-You'll receive $1.00 from Windsor Salt & $1.00 from Dauphin YES - $2.00 OFF PER BAG