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The Citizen, 2005-02-17, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005. L. Godkin greets Duffs worshippers Those attending Duff’s United Church, Sunday, were FROM WALTON Woman marks 90th 90th birthday Family and friends gathered at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church on Saturday afternoon to help Antje Verburg celebrate her 90th birthday. (Jim Brown photo) Letters UW expresses gratitude THE EDITOR, On behalf of the Huron United Way board of directors and staff, we would like to acknowledge the hundreds of donors as well as the many volunteers who worked diligently to help raise $209,000 for our community. The United Way presently funds 13 agencies throughout our county. These agencies are doing incredible work on WDCL plans event THE EDITOR, Wingham and District Community Living Association has partnered with Charity Plus Promotions to bring Wingham and District a fun, interactive and entertaining afternoon. The Junkyard Symphony will be coming to the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wingham on April 2. The band will be performing on greeted by Lavern Godkin. During the children’s time Rev. Joan showed them a lovely teddy bear with red hearts on him. She introduced him as Stubear and he was there to teach about stewardship. She began reading a story about how Stubear is going on a trip to Florahouse in Winnipeg. He has a knapsack with his toothbrush, notepad, hairbrush and red scarf. She read part of the story then asked if Stubear could stay at someone’s house this week. Tyson McGavin is looking after Stubear and can write in the journal about what he and Stubear will do together. The story will continue next week. The anthem, Come, My Way, My Truth, was sung by behalf of our citizens. Your generosity and personal commitment to the United Way has made a significant difference and has helped us as an organization to turn a corner. We believe that this campaign is the first of many future successful campaigns. At this time volunteers are reviewing our member agencies’ funding requests, and will recommend how instruments created out of common household items (or trash). Members of Charity Plus Promotions will be phoning members of the community to sell tickets or to enlist ticket sponsorship. Tickets purchased through Charity Plus are received through the mail, or representatives will be picking up donations in Brian Black and Marion Godkin. The scripture was read by Rev. Joan. The reflection was on following Jesus. The journey can be full of twists and turns, meaningful joy and difficulty or uncertainty. Life is full of choices and temptations. People can follow Jesus closely or from a distance, she said. They can be loud about their faith or keep it quietly to themselves. Jesus calls them to move out of the shadows and love as Jesus loved to share their love and faith with others. The congregation gathered in a small group for discussions on their own experiences of following Jesus. Antje Verburg was born in Moordrecht, Netherlands on Feb. 10, 1915, the daughter of Anthonie and Janigje DeJoode. She married Johannes (Joe) Verburg on May 4, 1938. Mr. Verburg passed away in 1989. The Verburgs emigrated to Canada in 1949 from the Netherlands, with five children. They moved to the farm in 1954, where Mrs. Verburg still lives today, in her own home on one of the family farms. She lives surrounded by her children and she values her weekly Saturday coffee time with her children. She has six children: Peta Branderhorst, Janie Wilts, Koos Verburg, Tony Verburg, Wilma Hessels and John Verburg; 21 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. A homemaker by occupation, Mrs. Verburg is a member of the Blyth Christian Reformed Church and enjoys flowers and gardening. Special guests for the birthday were sisters Freda Uyl and Adriana Uyl. best to invest the campaign dollars for maximum impact. These donations will change the lives of many families and individuals in the communities that we serve. Thank you for a very successful 2004 campaign. Without you, there truly would have been no way. Larry Langan, Kimberley Payne Bd. Chair, Exec. Director Huron United Way person. WDCLA will be receiving a portion of the proceeds from this event. Tickets will also be available at the Jack Reavie Resource Centre. Connie Goodall Co-ordinator for Public Education and Community Strategies Wingham & District Community Living Association. The offering was collected by Howard Hackwell and Keith Wilbee. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Happy Valentine’s to everyone. Just to clear up a mixup in last week’s column, Brandon Blake is at school for mechanic apprentice program for eight weeks, Scott McDonald is soon finishing his eight weeks for carpentry apprentice and Devon Blake is in his second- year of the construction program. The boys stay together along with other local boys in London. Lavern and Marion Godkin have returned home from a three-week trip to Florida. They stayed with daughter Nancy and husband Rick Schmeltzer and helped to celebrate grandson Jacob’s third birthday. They toured the Blue Spring State Park and saw the manatees and alligators while enjoying the walking path around the park. They visited the MGM Studio as well. A slow-paced agenda allowed plenty of time out and about. The weather was a mixture of cool and warm days, and comfortable Important Notice to Employers Need summer help? Hire a student! The Summer Career Placements initiative, a key element of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy, provides wage subsidies to help employers hire students for 6 to 16 weeks during the summer. Private, public and not-for-profit employers are invited to submit their application by: Friday, April 1, 2005 This initiative aims to provide students with work experience related to their field of study. Applications will be assessed based on the eligibility criteria, regional and local priorities, the quality of the work experience offered, as well as budget availability. To apply or to find out more about this initiative, please contact the nearest Human Resource Centre of Canada or call 1 800 935-5555. Or visit www.youth.gc.ca and The spring Regal catalogue order must be placed by Feb. 27 with Monique Baan. evenings. They report having a wonderful visit. Congratulations to Paul and Erin Dolmage on the birth of son, Kyle last Sunday. Brian Black, Joan Tuchlinsky and family travelled to Kitchener on Sunday to celebrate Brian’s mother, Jean Black’s 80th birthday. An open house was hosted at a lovely heritage house called Green Gables for about 60 friends and family. A family dinner with Jean’s four children and their spouses was enjoyed after the open house. Congrats to Brian’s mother and family. Brett and Tracy Lee, along with Caden, spent a few days away. Brett attended meetings with the CMRC and Tracy and Caden spent some time in Willow Beach visiting with old friends they knew from when they lived there. They also went to Lindsay to visit with Mandy Hadenko and friend. They had an incredible time at the Toronto Science Centre with Caden. where the section for younger children was very impressive and interesting. Always nice to get away. Walton men, Cliff Huffman and Don Kitchener have both been in hospital and released. We hope they are both feeling better. The Rankin Sisters Next Sunday, Feb. 20, will be the covenanting service for all board/session members. presented a wonderful show last week according to Marie Coutts, who attended with Karen and Allan Carter. They ran into Margery Huether who also was enjoying the show. The snowmobiles headed north to find snow and go on the Arctic Cat run. Heading to Sundridge were Paul, Cheryl, Curtis and Matt Ryan, Ray and Wilma Rammeloo and Mike and Faye Devereaux. Conditions were not perfect but they had a good time. Ken and Brenda Dalton also spent time away snowmobiling up north around that area and report it was a good time. We welcome Marilyn McDonald home from her trip to Ottawa. She stayed with her sister Janie and was a great help to her while she recovered from surgery. Celebrating birthdays last week were Lavern Godkin, Kendra Warwick, Graeme MacDonald, Brian Black, Mike Alexander, Kim Alcock, Sheila Bauer, Weldon Black, Maleah Taylor, Marg Rogerson, Keith Cameron, Tyson Holliday, Kalen Martene, Joyce Tipple, Mary Baan, John McCall MacBain, Barry Skinner, Daniel Kupjetz, Vai Pethick, Krista Fraser, Betty Glanville, Gary McNichol, Jack Knight, Peter MacDonald, Allan Searle, Keith Clark.