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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-06-06, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019. PAGE 19. Maitland Spring Rally held Vodden honoured through digitization donation Jesus is reliable Continued from page 17 characteristics rightly attributed to Jehovah. Serving someone this great is worth it. Hebrews closes with examples of heroes of faith who didn’t give up because they saw value in remaining faithful to him. If he truly is the “radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being”, then I want to be on his side too! Life is fragile. Our incomes are fragile. Our health is fragile. Even our minds are fragile. What is there to rely on when these things disappoint us? In my experience, nothing can surpass the peace that comes from faith in Jesus Christ. He both forgives my sin and promises to help me through anything I encounter. “Be involved in missions through service” was the theme of the spring rally of the Maitland Presbyterial of the WMS, hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine on Monday, May 27. Judy Watt of Kincardine welcomed all with prayer and song on the theme of service and South Kinloss WMS led the worship. Ruth Dorey of Kincardine introduced the guest speaker, Rev. Ken Craig of Kincardine Baptist Church, who spoke of his many mission trips to Haiti to build houses for needy families. There is a team of volunteers from Kincardine who try to go once a year to do this along with raising $16,000 a year for the supplies to build the house. He showed a Power Point presentation of several illustrations of these trips from Kincardine and said that $35 a month would send a child to school. The students are all taught by rote as they have no textbooks or supplies, but all students wear uniforms and are very disciplined and respectful of their teachers and elders. The children are all given one meal a day and look forward to the experience. An honorary life membership was presented to Barb Stuart of Kincardine and the annual “in memoriam” was led by Wingham. Brussels WMS has announced they are disbanding after 163 years. Following roll call and closing music and prayer, Belmore led in Grace before enjoying refreshments served by Kincardine and Molesworth. The Huron County Branch of Ontario Ancestors: Ontario Genealogical Society has made two donations to the Huron Digitized Newspaper Project. The first donation of $955 was presented by Brock Vodden in the memory of Ontario Ancestors member, and Mr. Vodden’s late wife, Janis Vodden. The second donation of $5,000 was presented by Huron County Branch of Ontario Ancestors’ president Deb McCauslan on behalf of the local branch. Both donations were presented to Huron County Cultural Services Director and librarian Beth Rumble, along with museum and library staff. The Huron County Branch of Ontario Ancestors is an organization that regularly utilizes digital newspapers to promote, encourage and foster the study of genealogy. The Huron County Branch of Ontario Ancestors Library collection of books and family histories is housed in the log cabin located at the Huron County Museum. The organization has produced many publications, including the recent, locally best selling book Out of the Woods by David Yates. The Digitized Newspaper Project was undertaken by the Huron County Library and Huron County Museum to digitize more than a century’s worth of historical Huron County newspapers from across the county and make them accessible to anyone, anywhere, online for free. Huron County Cultural Service Director and County Librarian, Beth Rumble says, “One of the goals of both the Huron Country Library and Museum is to gather, steward and share our collective history and knowledge for our communities. By making our community histories easily accessible, we are able to contribute to many creative works like the ones achieved by the Ontario Ancestors group. We thank the Huron County Branch of Ontario Ancestors for their generous donations and look forward to furthering this important and exciting project.” If you would like to support the Huron Digitized Newspaper Project, you can make a donation in person at the Huron County Museum located at 110 North Street in Goderich or by e-mailing museum@huroncounty.ca for more information. Tax receipts will be issued upon request. Donations over $250 will receive a thank-you gift. On May 25 in front of a Courtyard fountain in Blyth, surrounded by many friends, Jeff and Cindy Norgate became husband and wife. The bride was escorted by Mr. Don Scrimgeour. The groom wore a handsome, dark suit and tie with a fedora hat. The bride, adorned with pearls, wore a strapless, above the knee length ivory dress covered in lace with an elegant chiffon cape. Jeff and Cindy chose to write their own vows. The ceremony was officiated by Sherrie Oliver. After their first dance, a reception party was enjoyed by all. An English garden theme with an assortment of tea sandwiches, fruit, and squares was served along with a two-tier carrot cake. To add a little Southern charm to the evening, Tennessee Caramel whiskey was served along with lemonade and other cocktails. The couple honeymooned in Niagara Falls and Toronto. Wedding Announcement Rutling Holdings presents Luxurious 2 bedroom townhouses in Blyth for rent Contact: 519-955-2323 agrutledge@hurontel.on.ca The family of Pat Hunking would like to invite you to be part of the celebration of her 90th Birthday Saturday, June 15, 2019 Open House 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Londesboro Hall Best Wishes Only Entertainment Leisure& In memory of... The Huron Branch of Ontario Ancestors recently donated just under $1,000 to the Huron Digitized Newspaper Project in memory of the late Janis Vodden. That memorial donation was joined by one from the Huron County Branch of Ontario Ancestors in the amount of $5,000. Huron County Librarian and Director of Cultural Services Beth Rumble, second from right, received the donation. From left: Vodden, Reg Thompson, Colleen Maguire, Rumble and Sharon Cox. (Photo submitted)