HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-06-23, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005. PAGE 11.
Bridal attendants help celebrate couple’s 60th
Jessie (Richmond) and Harold
France were married at her parents’
home. Maple Ridge Farm. Blyth on
June 16. 1945.
Harold was born at Hepworth and
lived in the Southampton area and
in Blyth for a few years.
Their first home was in Walton
where they owned and operated a
poultry farm. Over the years they
have lived at Atwood, Pinkerton and
RR4. Wingham before moving to
their present home at 79 Patrick St.
in 1961
Jessie was mother and
housekeeper and worked in the
dietary department of Wingham and
District Hospital.
Harold was employed at various
places, working with dairy, poultry,
bees, tobacco and general farming,
a rural bread route, Lloyd Doors and
Clinton Piano. He was caretaker of
Wingham United Church and postal
clerk at the post office. They both
retired in 1976. They enjoyed some
travelling in Canada. United States.
England and Scotland.
Special acquaintances have been
made from all their experiences.
Their three daughters are Greta
and Ross Heinmiller (Kitchener),
Barbara McDonald (Goderich) and
Sheila and John Nixon (Belgrave).
They have five grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren, all of
whom are special.
They always emphasized the
importance of family, faith and
work ethics. Both feel fortunate to
be together in their home, and
continue to have fairly good health.
Jessie and Harold enjoyed a quiet
celebration at home with their
wedding party, family and special
friends.
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
By Linda
Campbell
Call
357-2188
June 9 marked the 60th wedding
anniversary of Robert and Jane
Grasby. They celebrated on June 11
with an open house at the Belgrave
Community Centre with over 200
family and friends attending. In the
evening a dinner was served to 70
guests
Guests attended from Bay City
Michigan. Ottawa. London, Ilderton.
Guelph. Fonthill. Thorndale and
surrounding area to help celebrate
the special day.
Weekend visitors with Bob and
Jane Grasby were Donna, Gary and
Jeff Leitch of London, Mary and
George Johnston of Ilderton, Mike.
Julie. Zach, Ethen, and Sara of Bay
City Michigan. Scott, Tara, and
Makayla Redmond of Woodbridge
and Kyle and Erin Redmond of New
Hamburg.
The Brandon Cemetery
Decoration Service is Sunday. July 3
at 2 p.m. Please bring chairs. If it is
raining the service will be held in the
Presbyterian Church.
Very special day
It’s not often that the bridal party can be present for a 60th wedding anniversary but such was
the case recently for Jessie and Harold France of Wingham, seated centre. With them are
best man Alvin France of Ripley, the groom’s brother, maid-of-honour Isabel Holland of
Kitchener, the bride’s cousin and nephew and ringbearer Bruce Richmond of Blyth (standing)
(Photo submitted
Women Today marks 25th
By Sarah Caldwell
Women Today of Huron will be
celebrating 25 years of working
with women in Huron County on
Country Fare
By Patricia Ham, Auburn School House
Celebrate
Canada
Day at
Doon
Join the farmers and villagers at
Doon Heritage Crossroads in
Kitchener as they celebrate
Canada’s birthday on Friday, July 1
from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
As a special gift to the
community, Doon Heritage
Crossroads extends free admission
to everyone on Friday, July 1.
In 1914, Canada was only 48
years old. and patriotism was aiive
and well. Doon Heritage Crossroads
recaptures that spirit on July 1 with
a birthday party that will have all the
traditional fun and entertainment
from the turn of the last century.
Musical entertainment, an afternoon
concert by the Grand River Brass
Band, turn-of-the-century games,
and a free draw for a picnic basket
are all part of the living history
museum’s Dominion Day Picnic.
Bring your own picnic basket or
purchase lunch from the barbecue
that will be offered that day.
Doon Heritage Crossroads opened
in 1957 and. is the oldest living
history village museum in Ontario.
Twenty-five historic buildings, two
farms, rare breed farm animals and
costumed interpreters recreate life in
a rural Waterloo County village in
1914.
Hoping you
will enjoy and
use some of the
recipes 1 will be
giving each
month. They
have all been
tested by me in
my home, and
will come from
many sources.
They are easy family food that
teenagers and parents will enjoy.
RASPBERRY VINEGAR
1 quart cider vinegar
6 quarts raspberries
sugar
Pour vinegar over three quarts
raspberries; let sit 24 hours, then
strain. Pour liquor over remaining
raspberries; let sit another 24 hours,
then measure juice and for each pint
add one pound of sugar.
Boil 20 minutes. Cool and bottle.
To serve allow four parts ice water to
one part raspberry vinegar. This is a
delightful refreshing drink.
RASPBERRY COFFEE CAKE
1 - 3 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
2 cups biscuit mix
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup raspberry jam
confectioner’s icing*
In a bow cut cream cheese, butter
and biscuit mix until crumbly. Add
milk and mix. Turn dough onto
countertop and knead 8 - 10 strokes.
Place on waxed paper and roll into
an 12"x8" rectangle. Carefully turn
onto a greased baking sheet; remove
wax paper.
Spread raspberry jam down centre
of dough. Make 2 1/2" slits down
both sides at 1" intervals. Fold
alternate strips over filling.
Bake at 425°F for 12 - 15 minutes.
Drizzle with confectioner’s icing
while warm if desired.
*Confectioner's icing:
Mix 1 cup icing sugar sifted with
1/4 tsp. vanilla an about 1 1/2 tbsp,
milk.
YOGURT CREAM MOLD
WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
2 pouches unflavoured gelatin,
softened in 1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla
In a saucepan combine cream and
sugar. Cook over moderate heat,
stirring constantly for five minutes
or until sugar is dissolved. Remove
from heat. Add gelatin mixture and
stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool 5-
10 minutes. Whisk in yogurt; add
vanilla, mix well.
Pour into a mold rinsed with cold
water, but not dried. Chill 2 - 3
hours.
To remove yogurt cream from
mold - dip a knife in warm water and
run the blade around the edge of the
mold. Invert onto plate and shake to
loosen.
RASPBERRY SAUCE
2-3 cups raspberries
2 tbsp, sugar
1 tbsp, lemon juice
Combine and let sit until ready to
spoon over the mold.
June 25.
Former staff, board, volunteers,
clients and interested community
partners are invited to attend the
event from 2-10 p.m. at the Lazy
Days Retreat outside of Auburn.
The day’ s festivities will have
something for everyone. Children’s
activities take place from 2 - 5 p.m.
with face painting, bubble blowing
and crafts. A barbecue dinner will be
held from 5-7 p.m. and women will
drum down the sun at 9:04 p.m.
The day will also be an
opportunity to share memories
about the history of Women Today
of Huron, which will be compiled in
a scrapbook. Historical displays
fiorri Women Today’s past including
an ongoing viewing of Doing it
Ourselves, a video made about
Women Today in the early 1980s,
will take place throughout the day.
In addition to the festivities.
Women Today of Huron has
collaborated with Goderich artist
Linda Wiebe to create 50 limited
edition signed prints. These prints
will be available for sale at the 25th
anniversary. Wiebe is well known
throughout the area for her work
designing the annual Celtic roots
Festival logos.
For detailed instructions on how
to get to the 25th anniversary or to
RSVP for the barbecue please
contact Women Today of Huron at
524-6767.
Lucknow
Strawberry
Summerfest
Kick-Off Events
Friday, June 17 - Presbyterian Strawberry Social Supper, Lucknow Community Centre
Saturday, June 18 - Dungannon Super Pull
BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED
Friday, June 24
• Pinacraat BBQ & Entertainment
• Bridge Tournament (504) Town Hall
• Dance to AC/DC Tribute Band "Thunderatrueb" Tleketi $10 aaeb
June 22 to 26
/ Men’s & Ladies' Slo-Pitch Tournament
/ Midway ✓ Youth Soccer Tournament
✓ Camping Available
Muat be 16 yeara of age or older to attend dance
Saturday, June 25
• Strawberry Pancake Breakfiat • Donald Dlnnle Ferm •Meet Strawberry Shortcake
• Vendor & Crafters Market • Strawberry Shortcake Dreai up • Mammoth Cer Show
• Strawberry Eating Conteit • Toni of Children's Activities and Entertainers
• OMHA Shooter Board • The Trulee Odd Show- Buikeri
• Canada ! Own TROOPERl Tickets $20 each. Age of majority only.
Sunday, June 26
• Community Picnic • Community Church Service • Lucknow Legion Pipe Band Performance
• Free Swimming • Battle of the Bandt Competition
For complete event and ticket information see www.strawberrysummorfest.com
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