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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-29, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1994. Brussels Lawrence and Mildred Jacklin returned on Monday night, June 20, after an enjoyable 17 day motor vacation to the Atlantic provinces. After leaving Brussels on June 4 and crossing into the States at Lewiston, N.Y. and travelling east through the states of New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine they entered New Brunswick at St. Stephens on the evening of June 6, spending their third night near St. John. Proceeding north easterly, then taking the Glooscap Trail down through Nova Scotia and the usual attractions, they spent their fourth night at a very foggy Peggy's Cove. Following the picturesque Lighthouse Trail bordering the Atlantic Ocean and picking up the Evangeline Trail north easterly around The Bay of Fundy and back to Truro, they attended the horse races. Crossing over the Canso Causeway on Friday and following the beautiful Cabot Trail clockwise around Cape Breton Island to North Sydney, they spent the night at Big Bras D'or, then took the early morning ferry for a smooth six hour crossing to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland where the weather was cold and windy. There was still lots of snow remaining on the mountains from a 30 cm. (12 inch) snow fall that had blasted in the previous week. After spending the first night at Robinson and some time around Cornerbrook, they crossed the Trans Canada to St. John's, 792 km. (495 miles). It was so windy up on Signal Hill they couldn't stand still long enough to take a picture without bracing their back against something solid. Visiting Gander on the way back, just in time to see a plane land, it was clearly evident that Gander is WZ takes mystery tour For the June meeting of the Majestic Women's Institute, 47 people left Brussels on a bus trip Wednesday morning. The mystery tour took them to St. Marys, Thorndale, Sparta, Port Stanley, then finally to St. Thomas to the Good Time Music Hall. There everyone had a sumptuous dinner followed by a musical show put on by the Dave Hoy family and crew. Later a visit was made to the Guy Lombardo Museum and to the B. Graber attends Presbyterial The Huron-Perth Presbyterial UCW held its annual Campsite Experience at the United Church Camp Menesetung, (near Goderich). Approximately 60 women registered for the event. Coffee and muffins were served by the UCW of North St. United Church, Goderich. President Betty Graber welcomed everyone. The theme "We are a part of the family" was carried out in music and worship. The guest speaker, Mrs. Barbara Hicks, Goderich chose as her topic "Porcupines have soft tummies". She challenged all to name the porcupines in the home, and the church. "Everyone has porcupines in their lives" she stated. These are the problems that surround us in our homes and churches. "We tend to be unforgiving people - anger self-righteousness, resentment, are negative responses to a hurting no longer the bustling airport you heard so much about in the 40s. Staying that night in Pasadena, they caught the early morning ferry back to North Sydney. They shortened their intended stay in Newfound land due to the cold, windy, weather. After a short time spent at Glace Bay, they returned to Bras D'or for the night following the remainder of the Cabot Trail to the Causeway the next day, then proceeding north westerly to Pictou, N.S. where they crossed on the ferry to Wood Islands, P.E.I. After staying two nights and touring around this beautiful lush green island where the lupins grow wild all along the roadside, they returned on the ferry from Borden, P.E.I. to Cape Tormentine N.B., then travelled northwesterly through N.B. to Edmunston and back into Quebec province, following the scenic St. Lawrence River south to Three Rivers, where they crossed over to the north shore and on to the Gatineau Hills. After spending some time around the famous Chateau Montebello Castle and resort, crossing over from Hull into Ottawa, they spent their last night in Amprior, then enjoyed their last pleasant day driving to Bancroft on through the Haliburton Highlands, arriving home in the early evening. They covered 8,224 kms., (5,040 miles). A nicely arranged come and go celebration organized by David and Janice Jacklin in honour of their parents' 25th wedding anniversary was held at the home of Don and Joyce Jacklin on Sunday afternoon. One hundred relatives and friends attended, including all of the wedding party except the flowergirl. Marlene Rutledge was matron of honour, Bonnie Kellington and Bonnie (Workman) Pennington, brides-maids, Brian Rutledge groomsman, Murray Kellington and Wayne Jacklin, ushers and Kevin Kellington and Dean Rutledge, ringbearers. Twenty-three relatives and friends enjoyed an evening dinner with them at the Brussels Country Inn. Rayner Memorial Rose Gardens. Luckily the roses were in full bloom and were beautiful. In 1981 Mrs. John Rayner left $200,000 to the city of London for this rose garden in memory of her son who was an organ and piano teacher, as well as organist at St. Andrew Memorial Anglican Church for years. It was a splendid trip enjoyed by all. world, she said. She read several scriptures on forgiveness. A discussion followed, with each PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES AVAILABLE NOW NORTH HURON GARDENS CALL 887-6870 48 Ontario Street, 118 Main Street North CLINTON, 482-3467 EXETER, 235-0640 OPEN: Mon. to Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FRI. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952 887-9035 Grand prize winner \ Dorothy McDonald of Brussels was presented with a cheque for $2,500 from Brussels Lions club president Merle Hoegy on June 18. Mrs. McDonald was the winner of the elimination draw held by the Lions at BM&G Arena. Other top winners were Ross and Fran McCall, $500; Jean McNeil, $250; Laura and Charles Fischer, $200 and Francis Hicknell, $150. Pastor’s sermon from Genesis Pastor Tom Warner preached from Genesis 3: 1-8 on Sunday, June 26. The theme was sin. Failure to give God control of life will lead to many sins, he said. The Worship Band, made up of some of the Youth, was in charge of the music for the service. On Sunday afternoon some of the congregation participated in a "True Colors" workshop under the leadership of Vai Millsen-Jansen. The children went swimming at the Brussels pool while this workshop was in session. To conclude the busy day, adults and children gathered at the home of Howard and Alice Martin for a BBQ, fellowship and fun. On Saturday evening, the youth had an end-of year party at the church and later at Warners' home. The Ladies' Fellowship will have a dinner meeting at Anna Mae's in Millbank on Tuesday evening for the final gathering before the summer break. Later in the week, the Grade 5/6 will have a campout at Martins' for their school-end celebration. Next Sunday, a Baby Dedication Service will be held, at which two babies, Joshua Horst, son of Rhoda and Jim Horst and Thomas Wiedler, son of Andres and Doris (Gunthart) Wiedler will be dedicated. 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