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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-16, Page 47Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Page 47 4"'HoI1ZOflS Transition town training in Clinton Saturday Deadlines: Friday L@ 2 p.m. In Memoriams STEEP In loving memory of our dear brother, David, who passed away September 14, 1999 and our dad, Robert, who passed away September 25, 1991. We often think of days gone by, When we were all together, A shadow o'er our lives has cast, Our loved one's gone forever. . Lovingly remembered by Paul, Janet and families. —38nxe Cards of Thanks MUNRO Our family was completely overwhelmed by the response for the pig roast and auction for Mike! Thanks to all who donated auction items, came to the party, bought tickets or sent donations. We are so lucky to have such wonderful communities support us! The event sold out and wow what,a party it was!! We will be using the proceeds to make changes to our truck, house and farm. We will be forever grateful, Mike, Rhonda, Brett and Calvin Munro. —38x BOUCK The family of Anne Bouck would like to thank the friends and acquaintances of Mom who sent cards of condolence, donations, flowers, prayers or kind thoughts at the time of Mom's passing A heartfelt thank you to the Goderich Lioness who served a luncheon at the Salvation Army Citadel following the memorial service that was offered by Mary Jane Bisset of Knox Presbyterian Church. We would also like to thank Chris and the staff at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home for their courteous and professional service. 38x VANDERWAL We would like to thank our families and friends for coming out to celebrate our 60th Anniversary with us, for the well wishes and the beautiful cards. You made it an unforgettable day! Above all, we give thanks to our Heavenly Father for leading us through all these years together. Stan and Evelyn. —38x FARNSWORTH/KOLKMAN We would like to thank family and friends for joining us in celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We are very grateful for having such a supportive group of people that always be a part of our lives, sharing many old and new memories. Thank you for your time and wonderful cards and gifts. Much appreciated. Pete and Patty Farnsworth, Len and Dorie Kolkman and families. —38 DOHERTY I have to say, you guys really got me, but good. What a surprise (a little sooner than I expected) and what a party! It was great seeing our families, friends, relatives and neighbours all in my back yard. Thank you all for coming from near and far, for your good wishes, cards and gifts. Special thanks to Dot for all your hard work and planning. I really know how much effort it takes to pull off a party like this. Thanks also to all those tight lipped "Crazy Sons of Beaches" that were involved from the get go and helped with the planning, set-up, the meal (which was fantastic by the way) and the cleanup afterwards. What a great bunch! I had a great time and was truly overwhelmed. One lucky older guy: Paul (Dork). P.S. Remember what they say about payback! -38x The Centre for Applied Renewable Energy and Transition Guelph are host- ing a two day training session workshop September 19 and 20 at the Health and Library Complex in Clinton. Transition Towns (TT) was initiated over four years ago in Totnes, United Kingdom, so citizens could take action and adapt their lives to peak oil and climate change. The movement has spread very quickly around the globe. After four years of learning in Totnes, the founders and others formed Tran- sition UK as a network to support all the TT initiatives that were springing up. They also developed training work- shops to share their lessons and expe- riences more broadly. Peterborough, Guelph, and Dundas, Ontario are the first designated Transition Towns in Canada. The workshop is for anyone interest- ed in strengthening a community wide response to fossil fuel dependence and climate change. This includes the lead- ers of formalized Transition Towns in Canada and the Post Carbon movement as well as those interested in permacul- ture, environment and eco -village fields. Likewise, participants who are just starting to think about these issues - municipal staff, elected officials, and neighbourhood associations- will find The Transition Town philosophy is to begin where you are as a community, encourage a positive vision for the fu- ture, build on your assets and resourc- es, and let it go where it wants. This two day workshop will introduce and practice skills required to initiate the very successful "Transition Town" model of local response to global chal- lenges. Participants will learn how to initiate a transition group in their own community; how to build awareness of peak oil and climate change; and how to engage citizens from all walks of life in neighbourhood or community projects. This is a very full two days of learning. Dungannon Teen Team seeks more members Sympathy of the community is once again extended to Mary Bere and fam- ily on the sudden death of Kate Orland Bere's husband, Dr. Andrew Miller, who was just in his 50th year. Dr. Miller suf- fered an aneurysm on Friday Sept. 4th . He was a Professor teaching English at the University of Montreal and was ten- ured a couple of years ago. He leaves his wife Kate, stepson Jason and wife Amy, Madeleine 18 and Spenser 16, both at home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. during these very difficult days. Laura Bere, who has spent the past year at Leeds University in England, and this summer in Turkey, is back in the prov- ince and back to York University for her 4th year in Visual Arts. Welcome `home' Laura. The Nile Church has plenty to look for- ward to this fall. Their Friday Fun nights continue each week at 7:00 and the sec- ond Wed. of each month offers a pot luck lunch and quilting. Sept. 24th and Dec. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. is Bingo with a Beef Sup- per planned for October 18 5 - 7. The Dungannon Teen Team is looking for more members. While their first meet- ing was scheduled for Sept. 8th, don't let that stop you. Give Susanne Cutting a call at 519-529-7170 and get the scoop on when they next meet. The group is made up of local youth from ages 12 - 17 and works out of the Ag. Hall. The Teen Team has in the past done marvelous things for our community including, Dances, Movie Night and games at the Dungannon Fair. This is a great way to keep our youth "off the streets", build community spirit among our kids and all those involved are to be commended for their ongoing efforts. I wish them a productive and successful year ahead. Keep up the good work - and Cards of Thanks ELPHICK • We would like to thank everyone who came out to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Thanks for the gifts, cards, flowers and good wishes. Thanks to all who travelled distances to make our day special. Last but not least, thanks to our wonderful family for planning our surprise party, one we will never forget. Family and friends are our most important treasures in life and they all showed what treasures they are by putting the day together for us. Love you all. Ken and Joyce. —381 Debbie Bauer give Susanne a call. The Dungannon Women's Institute held their meeting this past Tue. at the home of Joanne Upthegrove. Plans are being formed for the upcoming 95th anniversa- ry of the Branch. The London Area Con- ference is coming up and members will have to get their tickets very soon for that event. It was decided that items for Lon- don hospital would wait until next meet- ing. Joanne and President Donna Young were on lunch duty. A great afternoon was had by everyone. A quick reminder of John Hardy's book launch at the Sallows Gallery in Goderich on Thursday Oct. 22 at 6:30 and again on Saturday October 24th at 2:00. The Hardy family lived on Con. 5 in Colborne Town- ship for many years beginning with John's Grandparents, Edward and Eliza and then to John's parents, Wilmer and Evelyn. The book is a collection of 25 personal stories about life on the Hardy farm during those early days. John's grandfather was a fa- vorite subject of Reuben Sallows and it is my understanding that the Gallery will be highlighting those photographs during the launch. A reminder that the C.G.I.T. girls have started a new year. The group is for girls from 11 - 17 years old. Their first meeting is being held on Sept. 14. at the home of group leader, Debbie Patterson -Smith. If you have any questions about this group and their goals and activities please give Debbie a call at 519-529-7118. Recently in euchre: High white John Hagedorn with 71, 2nd place was Art Young with 66. High pink card was Grace Finnigan with 78, 2nd place was Jean Err- ington with 63. Lone hands was Lillian Walter with 4. High white card, George Errington with 79, Clarence Allin and Tom Young tied for 2nd with 69. Pink card was Adeline Allin with 73 and Irene Markham with 70. Lone hands was Lil- lian Waters with 5. High white card was Art Young and Dave Sproul tied with 65. Jay McColl and Tom Young tied for 2nd with 64. High pink card was Jane Gloush- er and Grace Finnigan tied with 70 and Irene Markham had 66. John Andrew won for lone hands with 4. That's it for another couple of weeks. Give me a call at 519-529-7820 or email me at wdbauer@hurontel.on.ca I'll keep the kettle on and you keep smiling. Country Afternoon. The tree -lined lane is. dappled In the sunny afternoon; Overhead, branches farm a Canopy of green. Fields are nearly ready For harvest; The corn is high,; The heavenly blue; of the. sky Is dotted with Patches of w fleece. From the heavily -laden Branches of the olc tree Some ap . les have pro stun Ori the ground. Contentedly, rn tt e. pasture, The horses graze; There is a blaze Of wildflowers that Bloom in abundance Gentians, glowing goldenrod, Yellow daisies, And the delicate blue asters. ° .. On the .road, .A cloud of dust rises ;r Behind a pick-up tru 'he old farmhouse drowses In the, sunshine Of- the perfect, peaceful Country afternoon. ,