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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2004. PAGE 7.
The first Davis family reunion
was held at the home of Paul and
Karen Cook on Saturday, July 10
with 57 family members present.
This reunion brought together the
family of the parents of Muriel
(Davis) CouItes.
Her family consisted of two older
brothers and two younger sis-
ters.
The oldest brother Bill, now
deceased, was represented by his
wife Shirley, and seven members of
their family from Stratford, London
and Kitchener. Jim and Donalda
Davis of Port Elgin were present
along with four members of their
family from Brampton and
Georgetown.
Don and Elizabeth (Davis) Stobo
of Teeswater attended with eight
members of their family from Owen
Sound and London. Alan and
Audrey (Davis) Babensee,
Waterloo, were also present with
five members of their family, all
from Waterloo as well.
Bill and Muriel's family were all
present — Janice and Mark and
family from Molesworth, Joanne
and Steven Robinson, and family,
Karen and Paul Cook and family, all
from Belgrave, Andrea and Scott
Stevenson and family and Alison
and Brian Wightman and family, all
from Auburn.
Also attending were friends of the
cousins.
The afternoon was spent playing
lacrosse, jumping on the trampoline,
playing badminton, swimming and
visiting with cousins. A potluck
supper was enjoyed and several
families enjoyed a campfire at night
and an overnight campout at the
Cooks.
Rev. Peter and Nancy Tucker
visited recently at the home of
Mabel Wheeler.
Congratulations to Mary Sanders
on winning a $75 gift certificate at
Grant's Valu-Mart in Hanover.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Jamie and Susan
Robinson and Hayden and Maya on
the death of Jamie's sister Sandra
Morrison.
On Sunday, July 11, Knox United
Church, Belgrave, celebrated the
baptism of Emily Bieman, daughter
of Blair and Shannon Bieman, while
Blair was also welcomed into the
Knox United Church family.
After the service, a gathering was
held at the Bieman home with
family and friends in attendance.
family included Don and Lynn
Ward, Jason, Erika and Brandon
Turnbull, Roger and Donna Bieman,
Susan Bieman and Chris Jamieson,
Irlma Edgar, Helen Stonehouse and
George Inglis.
Friends included Tim, Julie and
Ryan Cowan, and Earl, Lana, Cody
and Michaela Reading. FROM BELGRAVE
Knox United congregation celebrates baptism
Knox United Church, Belgrave
had several reasons to celebrate as
they gathered for worship on
Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m. The
service was conducted by Rev. Ethel
Miner Clare, with Elizabeth Procter
at the organ.
During the fist time of celebration
By Keith Roulston
Citizen publisher
The demise of one project at the
July meeting of county council led
to the rescue of a program to erect
signs to advertise the Road Watch
and Crime Stoppers programs in the
county.
Council had voted last year to
make $10,000 available over two
years to support a Goderich-area
community play based on the
British Commonwealth Air Training
Program but that project has since
been dropped.
The original request for money
Blair Bieman of Belgrave was
welcomed into the congregation by
George Procter, after transferring his
membership from the Donnybrook
congregation.
The next celebration took place as
Emily Jean, daughter of Blair and
Shannon Bieman was presented for
for the signs had not made it thfough
this spring's budget crunch but with
money now available, county
councillors voted Thursday to
support the sign program.
But Central Huron councillor
John Bezaire was against the
funding. "We didn't think it was a
good idea at the time." he recalled
of the budget process: "If it's out it's
out."
But South Huron councillor Rob
Morley pointed out the RoadWatch
and Crime Stoppers programs had
received a grant from the Trillium
foundation to help with the signs but
wouldn't get the money if the
'baptism. Mr. Procter presented the
family with a birthday candle and
gifts from the congregation.
The sacrament of holy
communion followed Rev. Clare's
message on the scripture of the good
Samaritan.
At the close of the service Rev.
county did not support the program.
"It's very, very important that the
county support this," said Goderich
councillor Ellen Connelly. "It's the
basis of approval for the Trillium
grant."
"Originally they asked (the
county)) for $20,000 and it was not
approved," said South Huron
councillor Dave Urlin. "It's a one-
shot deal, not every year."
Clare invited everyone to stay for a
special surprise presentation to Mrs.
Procter who has been the church
organist and choir director for 25
years.
Douglas Walker and Chris Cottrill
read several • messages of
congratulations from former
ministers who has served during her
time as organist. Rev. John Roberts
also spoke and congratulated her on
her years of service.
Doug then presented Elizabeth
with an engraved lamp, and a small
piano clock with a dozen yellow
roses on behalf of the choir
members.
Rev. Clare said grace and invited
everyone downstairs for potluck
lunch and a social time. This was
celebrated with the decorated cake
for Elizabeth which she cut and
served.
The over-80 birthday party will be
held in the church basement on
Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m
County approves funds
for Road Watch signs
Historic photos of Auburn
Sweet treats
Annie Sparling, right, of Blyth enjoys a friendly chat as she
makes a purchase of some home-baked cookies at one of
the vendors for the Farmers' Market in Blyth on Saturday
afternoon. (Vicky Bremner photo)
The Citizen will be commemorating
Auburn's 150th Anniversary with a
special edition July 29th.
If you have old photos of Auburn please bring
them to The Citizen.
We will copy them and return them to you in minutes.
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