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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-03-31, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005. PAGE 11. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Happy Easter to everyone. We welcome Marjory Fraser home from Windsor and spending the winter with son Clayton and family. She’s busy with spring cleaning already. Our condolences to Rene and Jenny Vercruyssen and family on the passing of Tina Vercruyssen. She lived on the Eighth of Morris for many years before going to live with her daughter in Windsor. John and Andrew vanVliet hosted the Huron Lakers Bantam hockey team at the farm on Saturday night for a team party. Lots of fun for everyone. Our condolences to the family of Gordon Blake who passed away on the weekend. Gordon had been a resident in Huronview, Clinton. Our sympathies to children Rosemary. Cathy and Paul and their families. The Beuermanns celebrated Easter at the Kinburn Hall on Saturday. From the Walton area were Betty and Ron McCallum, Glenn and Marilyn Beuermann and Neil and Joan Beuermann and families. Home for Easter was Sandy McClure and son Tyler from Minnesota to the home of Bill and Sharon McClure. Returning from a trip to Florida to the New Holland sales training convention were Brian and Jeff McGavin. They were away for only a few days but enjoyed the experience. Marilyn McDonald’s family gathered at her home on Good Friday. Children Bruce, Heather, Pat, Jeanne and Jim and families were able to attend. Unfortunately the Hu hit Cathy’s family and home was the best place to be. Murray and Olene Dennis hosted their family on Easter Sunday. Most attended the Easter service at Duff's. Children Steve, Elaine, Laura and Peggy and family members enjoyed Easter dinner and a great day together. Neil and Marie McGavin had Easter lunch for their family on Sunday. Brian, Jeff, Cathy and Heather and their families all gathered for a wonderful family time. There was a great crowd at the buck and doe for Geoff Dalton and Michele Forsyth at the Seaforth Community Centre. Pfenty of fun and dancing was enjoyed by all. Anniversary greetings to Murray and Sherry McCall. Birthday wishes go to Michael Bachert, Christopher Gulutzen, Ashley Hoegy, Bob Axtmann, Murray Crich, Ken Dalton, Dalton Hamilton, Jada Storey, Andrea Gingerich, Janet Bachert, Robin McCall, Becky Laverty, Judy Shortreed, Heidi Wey, Nicole Williamson, Lucas Beisinger, Linda Bruneau, Connor den Dekker, Bob Ryan, Linda Axtmann, Brandi Leslie, John Baan, Jack McLachlan and Jordan Tervit. Family and friends were on hand to help Frank and Isabel Burke celebrate their 80th birthdays at the Wingham Adult Day Centre. A family dinner for the Burkes and McCalls was held in the evening to celebrate both birthdays and Easter. Our sympathies are extended to the Bauer family on the passing of Mabel Bauer. To sons Orval, Mervin and daughter Cheryl Ryan of Waterloo and their siblings and families our condolences. FROM WALTON Duffs United Church Women serve lunch at Lenten service service on Monday, at Brussels United Tuchlinsky the special was the musical The ladies of the Duff’s United Church Women served lunch at the first Lenten March 21 Church. Rev. Joan leader and talents of Brian Black were enjoyed by those attending. Serving lunch were Betty McCallum, Jackie Glanville, Mary Mann and Jo-Ann McDonald. On Maundy Thursday, members gathered at Duff’s to watch The Passion of the Christ film, a graphic portrayal of the last days of Jesus. There was a small gathering at the service at 11 a.m. on Good Friday. The Christ candle was lit during the introit. The choir sang Am I The One? The passages of scripture from Judas’s betrayal, Jesus’ arrest, Peter’s denial, Pilate’s washing his hands of responsibility, the crucifixion, the death of Jesus, and Joseph’s preparation of the body accompanied by the women were read and woven together by song. Phyllis and Sean Mitchell played The Old Rugged Cross on the violins. Brian Black sang Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart and Behold and See if There Be Any Sorrow. Graeme Craig also sang a solo entitled Where You There? Patty Banks sang They Crucified My Lord, and the choir Wondrous Love. During the final hymn, the church was stripped of decorations and the Christ candle snuffed out. A silent departure by all followed the blessing. The fundraising committee and confirmands hosted a successful Easter breakfast from 8-9 a.m. with many families attending. Heading upstairs for Easter service, members were greeted by Robert, Jackie, Joelle, Melissa and Edward Glanville. The strains of violin music by Phyllis Mitchell also greeted the congregation. The opening scripture of Jesus’ resurrection was read by Elise Ringgenberg and the junior choir sang Oh Happy Day. There were lots of children for th Time for the Young at Heart when Rev. Joan asked the children Why Christians celebrate Easter. They knew it was because Jesus had risen from the dead. Rev. Joan also explained that Easter is in springtime, a time of new life, birds returning, grass growing and plants budding. It is a celebration of life and new creation. “We can count on spring coming every year, just as we can God’s love,” she said. She gave the children Easter egg that held a magnet to remind them of new life and God’s love. The choir sang Once Upon a Tree. Rev. Joan’s reflection dealt with to not be afraid. She talked about The Rowanda massacre and the true story of Paul, a man of extreme courage who saved the lives of thousands of refugees. The.offering was collected by Graeme Craig and Ian Wilbee. The congregation was blessed by the musical presentation of How Great Thou Art by Glenda Morrison, piano and Keith Wilbee on the saxophone. The choir sang Alleluia followed by the choral Amen. Sunday, April 3 is the confirmation service for four young people at Duff’s United Church. The sacrament of communion will be observed. April ushers are Ross Bennett, Dianne McCallum and Barry Hoegy. Drop off used printer cartridges and grocery tapes from Zehrs or the grocery stores of Brussels, Seaforth and Blyth. i count on a plastic butterfly ,1 \ Ji Vi TJ Huron East man gets big surprise with phone bill On March 22 at 5:30 p.m. a citizen living on St. Michael’s Road in Huron East reported a major problem with his phone bill. The man told police that he had just received his phone bill and noticed it was well over $2,000. Between Feb. 19 - 24, 99 phone calls were made to Niev, New Zealand costing him $2,400. The 47-year-old man has learned that computer hackers had infiltrated his computer gaining access to his phone lines thus making the calls. Police warn people to protect themselves and when not using the computer turn the unit off so no roaming hackers can access your internet phone lines. If you know something about this incident or can help solve this case call the Huron OPP or Crime Stoppers. DID YOU KNOW? 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