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4"'HoI1ZOflS Transition town training in Clinton Saturday
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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.
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