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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-23, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2003. FROM WALTON WI meets the Delegates be held in upcoming The annual meeting of the Walton Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday. It began with a dinner at the Merry Piper Restaurant with 10 members present. They then adjourned to the Common Room of the Maple Villa at Betty McCall’s. Following the opening, business was discussed, for the district annual to May were appointed. Discussion about the Associated Country Women of the World Church Service to be held in Duff’s United Church, Walton on April 27 was held. The annual meeting then took place with Lucy Hesse from the Majestic Branch installing the officers for the coming year. They are: president, Ruth Axtmann, President, Leona McDonald; assistant and secretary-treasurer, Marjory Humphries; assistant, Helen Craig; district director, Ruth Axtmann; alternate, Marjory Humphries; PRO, Brenda Perrie; curator, Marion Godkin; assistant, Mary Humphries; education co­ ordinator, Margaret Mclnroy; lobbying, Brenda Perrie and Lois Schneider. On Thursday afternoon four members travelled to the Fordwich Branch to attend its 100th anniversary. The provincial president brought greetings along with handing out the 100-year pins to members. The Guelph-area president also brought greetings to all. Consumers seek alternatives into and Continued from page 16 doubt. Producers should also look fields such as nutraceuticals functional foods. These are foods which may not be purchased because they are liked, but rather for health reasons. Combe noted the ideas that broccoli may be eaten as cancer prevention or tomatoes for heart disease. Consumers are looking for these alternatives, she said because they want to be healthier, and aging brings higher health costs. “There is a greater recognition of nutrition and health through improved research. Canada has a $500 million herbal health market and 369 recombinant medicines in trials for biopharmaceuticals. There are lots ready to take off and (farmers) need to be ready. There is a huge market in the U.S.” Combe mentioned the use of agricultural products for fuels and ethanol and biodiesel as a means of meeting Kyoto targets. There are also industrial uses where companies such as Cargill- Dow are using corn to produce materials such as plastics. Busy week at Duffs United Church On Tuesday, Rev. Joan presided over the Lent service at Brussels United Church. Lunch was provided by the Walton ladies including Betty McCallum, Judy Lee, Jo-Ann and Leona McDonald. On Thursday Duff’s UCW served the noon dinner for the Slice of Huron at the Seaforth Agriplex. A turkey dinner was served up by Helen Craig, Vai Pethick, Kathleen Williamson, Dianne McCallum, Brenda Linton, Gloria Wilbee, Margery Huether and Karen Hoegy. Taking part in the Friday service were Laura Black, Heidi McClure, Dianne Evelyn Stroop-Gulutzen and Gloria Wilbee. Brian sang Now We Take 11 z.m. Good Brian Black, and Jennifer McCallum, The Easter weekend began with good news on Friday. Mike and Susan Alexander welcomed new addition Sarah Joyce into their lives. She arrived in Listowel in the early morning and big brother Brent is thrilled to have a new sister. Darryl and Glenda Morrison were the hosts for Good Friday Easter dinner for the Morrison family. There were 22 present including mom Elsie Carter and little Brent Alexander. Also celebrating on Friday were the Marilyn McDonald family. Her group of over 20 enjoyed potluck lunch and an afternoon of visiting. It was a time of reflection and remembering for Marie Coutts and family on Friday. The burial of Bill Coutts took place with all the family in attendance. Home from Edmonton was granddaughter Pam Cummings. They all went to Marie’s for a light lunch following the service. Allen and Karen Carter were the hosts for the Coutts family Easter before Pam returned to the west. Ken and Vai Pethick and boys were the Easter guests of Vai’s sister in Sebringville on Good Friday. Agri-tourism is another area to add value to the farm. However, Combe warned against jumping in. Not only is there a need to understand the intended consumer, but there is a considerable time commitment needed to make a new Hullett Central Public School invites you to a night of family fun! COMMUNITY FUN AND SILENT AUCTION NIGHT Activities include games, clown and face painting used book table, and silent auction Food and refreshments available. DATE: TIME: PLACE: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:00 p.m. ‘til 8:00 p.m. Hullett Central Public School All proceeds to Hullett classroom library fund All donations welcome COME OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN! own K MIKE "NUG" maHRGANG! M Committee McCallum, and Betty Morrison. Dianne Morrison This Feeble Body. Easter Sunday began with breakfast downstairs provided by the fundraising committee. The confirmands class helped. The first class cooks included Paul McCallum and Graeme Craig, Stan and Donna McClure,, Marie McGavin and Darryl overseers Glenda McCallum picked up the etra jobs. Helping with toast, coffee and clearing were confirmands Justin Beisinger, Andrew McDonald, Adam McClure, Laura Black, Elysse and Nadine Ringgenberg. The Easter morning service began with the youth choir, Laura and Bethany Black and Cassandra They went to Grace Pethick’s, Ken’s mom, at Winthrop for Easter celebrations on Sunday. A scare for the Black family this past week as Jeff was involved in a car/deer collision. Jeff and passenger and deer were unharmed as Jeff missed the deer, but the car was not so lucky. Let’s all be wary at night and the presence of the increasing deer population. Doug and Marjorie Fraser celebrated Easter with all their family at Doug’s niece Lou Ellen’s at Maple. They met with Phil and Dianne Blake in Kitchener and on they went. Carolyn and family and Cheryl and family and Doug’s sister Iva were all there and enjoyed their day together. Visiting with Howard and Audrey Hackwell from Thursday to Sunday were Eddie and Patricia and popular young grandson Sebastian. Also present were son Dean and wife Kelly for Easter dinner on Sunday. The Mary Humphries family gathered at granddaughter Kathy and Mike Ryan’s home in Goderich on Saturday. There were about 16 attending, including Anne and Gerry Ryan, for dinner. Chris and Judy Lee didn’t gather for Easter on Saturday but a celebration of the twins’ first birthday. Jake and Steph’s young men, Bryce and Ezra, are a year old and doing just great. Grandma Christine and great-grandpa and -grandma Ron and Joan Lee as well as grandparents Bill and Linda Adams were all there to celebrate. The Godkin family gathered for a dual celebration of Easter and Ron’s venture work while still trying to operate a fully-functioning farm. “It takes time to do it properly. There are tremendous opportunities for success. With value-added, you have to look for any opportunity.” Banks, singing Colour the World with Song. The senior choir sang This Glorious Easter Day with Marion Godkin as pianist. The scripture reading was by Graeme Craig. Rev. Joan’s reflection was This is the Song That Never Ends. The offering was taken by Ken McCallum, Lavern Godkin and Ross Bennett. Rev. Joan is attending the national gathering of diaconal ministers in Cambridge this week. She will be available for any urgent pastoral care needed. Next Sunday is the ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World) service. Loose collection will go to the International Year of daughter Heather’s birthday at Ron and Lynn’s home on Saturday. Attending church with Lavern and Marion on Sunday were Gary and Geri Lee and girls Kara and Kelly as well as Dianne Godkin. Fred and Heidi McClure family travelled to Mitchell Saturday evening to celebrate Nater Easter with family. Mert and Doreen Hackwell Craig and Sherri and family Mackenzie, Aidan and Spencer home from St. Catharines for Easter. Neil and Marie McGavin were joined by Brian and family, Jeff and family, Cathy and family and Heather and family at church as well as for Easter dinner on Sunday. Graeme and Helen Craig, Mike and Shannon travelled to Kitchener to Helen’s brother Robert and Sharon Elliott’s on Sunday for the Elliott Easter. Another dual celebration held on the weekend was Easter and Mandy Mitchell’s 17th birthday. The Mitchell families gathered at the home of Emerson and Phyllis on Sunday evening for dinner. Mandy missed dinner, because of work, but Continued on page 18 The Brubachers of Ethel ffie&taaiant and fBakevp REAL Home-cooked meals! Come and try our cinnamon buns. Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am ‘til 7:30 pm; Sat. 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sun. Closed 887-8659 in Ethel Another rib-tickling, knee-slapping, side-splitting, gut-busting comedy show from •'T’jAN ?! •! 3 b ra • Vi FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2003 LIVE AT CLINTON TOWN HALL 8:00 PM • TICKETS $18 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT CLINTON TOWN HALL, OR CALL 519-482-3997 Fresh Water. There will be lunch following the service. Greeting will be Leona McDonald and Marie Coutts. The Sunday School will hold a meeting on Monday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the curriculum. Remember empty printer cartridges are being collected by the fundraising group. Baptism will be on May II. Anyone wanting a child baptized call as soon as possible and leave a message. Wedding •* Anniversary Bob and Anita Black have been married for twenty-five years on April 8th and we think that calls for a gathering. Please help us celebrate their Special Anniversary on Sunday, April 27 between 2-4 in the afternoon at Jan and Brad's house 18 Queen Street, Belgrave, Ontario (Just south of Wingham on Hwy. #4, beside the ball diamond) Please bring kind words, old/new friends and a smile. L(Please extend your invitation to all and any who you think would like to i au ana , come) A