The Citizen, 1992-04-08, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8,1992. PAGE 11.
Local trustee gets award of excellence
DON MCDONALD
BY LISA BOONSTOPPEL-POT
Don McDonald, Grey Township
and Brussels Board of Education
trustee, will be honored with an
Excellence in Education award.
The Brussels area native was
unanimously chosen by Huron
County Board of Education
(HCBE) executive committee
members who announced it at
Monday's regular board meeting.
"I feel very honoured to be rec
ognized,” said Mr. McDonald after
the meeting.
Vice-chair of the board, Graeme
Craig said Mr. McDonald was cho
sen for his "commitment to always
trying to act in the best interests of
the education system."
He explained every year, the
board honours a current or former
trustee for long-standing service
and commitment to the education
system.
Mr. McDonald is the longest-
serving trustee on the Board with
over 26 years of service.
He first became a school trustee
in 1963 with the Walton school
board before the provincial govern
ment mandated township boards.
Walton then became part of the
Grey Township school board of
which he is past-chair. In 1969, this
Board became part of the HCBE
when the government mandated
county boards in 1969. He became
chair of this board in 1979-80.
During his stint as trustee, he's
been chair of all the Board's stand
ing committees.
Mr. McDonald will be presented
with the Award of Excellence at a
special banquet to be held April 28
at Goderich Township Hall in
Holmesville.
Glenn Lamb, the Supervisor of
Financial Services for the Board,
will be honoured as senior adminis
trator on the same occasion.
Easter, theme
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| Compiled by Betty McCall Phone 887*6677
Don Vair, guest
speaker at Duffs
Don Vair of Belgrave was the
guest speaker at the Walton-Blue-
vale Pastoral charge. His message
was “Thankfulness” at the Sunday
morning services.
During the morning service Don
Vair and his wife Mary contributed
a solo “Under His Wings” with
Don at the piano.
Margaret Craig read the Minute
for Missions. The offering was
received by Ross Bennett, Laverne
McClure and Susan Carter. Jo Ann
McDonald had the children's time
with story and prayer before going
to their classes.
In the announcements junior
choir practice is Thursday, April 9
at 4:15 p.m. The senior choir is
called for 7:30 p.m. Easter Services
at Bluevale are 10 a.m. An Easter
breakfast will be served at Blue vale
by the Sunday School from 9 to 10
a.m. Easter Service at Walton will
be 11:30 a.m.
Next Sunday's guest speaker will
be Bruce Whitmore.
Everyone was invited to remain
after the morning service at Walton
to enjoy soup and sandwiches
along with dessert served by the
Sunday School.
M. Godkin,
a bread
winner
Congratulations to Marion God
kin, RR 1, Walton, who won first
prize with her home made 60 per
cent wholewheat bread at the
Seaforth Fall Fair and first prize at
the District Eight Championships.
It also received a third place fin
ish at the all-Ontario Agriculture
Convention held recently in Toron
to.
The United Church Women April
meeting was held in the church
basement on Wednesday evening
with a good attendance.
The worship and devotions were
led by Marjory Humphries opening
with the Easter Theme and the
singing of the hymn “The Day of
Resurrection” with Marjory as
pianist.
Judy Emmrich read the scripture.
Marjory chose the Crucifixion of
Christ for the meditation. Helen
Craig led in prayer. The offering
was received and dedicated. The
hymn “Jesus Christ is Risen
Today” closed the devotions.
The topic on Easter was given by
Marion Godkin who conducted a
play on “A Special Easter”. Taking
part were Marilyn McDonald, Mar
ion Godkin, Heidi McClure, Helen
Craig, Marie Coutts, Doreen Hack
well, Margaret Craig and Dorothy
Sholdice. It was a two act play with
acting and singing.
Marie McGavin chaired the busi
ness, opening with a poem,
“Unknown”. Several different East
er traditions were given by the
members for the roll call.
Minutes were read by Doreen
Hackwell. The report of the treasur
er was given by Leona McDonald.
The Garage and Bake Sale to be
held May 16 was discussed with
committees set up for the different
tables. It will be held in the Walton
Hall from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Arti
cles are to be brought in the day
before.
An invitation from the U.C.W.
Northside United Church, Seaforth
to attend their spring offering on
Monday, April 27 and to their quilt
sale on May 29.
Anyone wishing to order from
Regal is to have it into Kathleen
Williamson by the end of May.
Viola Kirkby gave a report from
a board meeting she had attended
recently.
The country supper is planned for
June 14.
There will be a bale packed after
May 17.
It was moved to have a booth at a
local sale on April 18. A committee
was chosen.
The 30th Anniversary of Bly th
United Church is April 26. Walton
U.C.W. is invited.
For the roll call for the May
meeting, members are asked to
bring craft supplies for Camp
Menesetung.
Marie closed the meeting with a
reading on the Magic Mustard
Seed. The Lord's Prayer was
repeated in unison.
Lunch hostesses were Audrey
Hackwell, Karen Hoegy, Edith
Wey and Margaret Craig.
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