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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-04-14, Page 11Cor; espondents Dublin Lions honour Don MacRae's exceptional work The Dublin Lions Club honoured one of their own in a surprise presentation on April 6. Don MacRae, the Lions Zone Chairman, was presented with the Helen Keller Fellowship award, which is given to individuals who have made longstanding contributions to their club and communities. Winners are distinguished as exceptionally hard workers. Lions secretary Ernie Fleming said MacRae has been an active member in the community for many years. "He has given light in the darkness, warm in the cold, compassion in the hurt and humanity in the suffering," Fleming said of MacRae. "He is living his creed to serve others." Fleming added that MacRae has also had perfect attendance since joining the Lions on April 10, 1975 and he has served in numerous capacities including president and treasurer. MacRae said he was shocked to receive the award. "I'm at a loss for words," he said. "This trophy truly is an honour and I hope that I did enough to earn this." MacRae said that he enjoys helping others, as well as promoting Lionism. He said one of his current goals is to encourage more women to join the community group. Keller lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months from meningitis. Despite her hardships, Keller dedicated her life to helping others and became an active member for the American Foundation for the Blind, which was founded in 1921, and she give speeches Don MacRae and raised funds for the blind and other related causes. She visited 35 countries between 1939 and 1957. Her dedication and hard work to improve life for the blind led Winston Churchill to call her "the greatest woman of our age." In 1925, Keller challenged the Lions to become "knights of the blind in this crusade against darkness," which they have done selfishly ever since. Collecting used eyewear is one example of the many programs that Lions clubs have to help those afflicted with vision problems. There are almost 1.4 million Lions members bettering communities in 192 countries. TME HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 14, 2004-11 Queensway residents enjoy students' sp Kindergarten to grade three students from • tine songs Queensway Nursing Home Hensall Public School made the trek over to Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home in Hensall on Wednesday to present a musical program for residents. Between the springtime songs, giggles of the children, and homemade Easter cards, residents had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the program. Queensway's volunteer auxiliary met Tuesday morning to discuss upcoming April events. We are hoping for a good turnout of family and friends for the Information Night scheduled for 7 p.tn. Wednesday, April 14. This will also be an opportunity to find out about the Ontario Long Term Care Association's campaign regarding funding direction. Anglican Lay Minister Pat Dobbs led worship for residents Tuesday afternoon with a beautiful Easter message. Belva Fuss was the volunteer pianist. The Christian Reform Singers sang Gospel music, Tuesday evening for residents. They've been with us the first Tuesday of each month throughout the winter and now will be back again in the fall. Thursday morning Father Francis of St. Boniface Church in Zurich led an Easter mass for the Roman Catholic residents. Teens of the Varna and Goshen, Brucefield and Kippen United Churches performed for residents Thursday night. They did a variety show triade. _up of singing, stories, dancing and piano music. Dublin observes Holy Week St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell celebrated Holy Week with the regular parishioners and many visitors. 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