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Huron Expositor, 2005-08-31, Page 73w Rd' Are h N. Om* se r/eaMb: .wae..w..M,.s earn airainenereadimus L 524-1520 ( ourt• tii)l,llilt lits More than 300 family members gather at Cemetery Sunday Over 300 family members, relatives, neighbours and friends gathered at the St. Columban cemetery to remember and celebrate (tilt i1 all those who have died and are buried there. In celebrating the Eucharist, Father Joseph Hardy reminded those present of the strong faith held by their Irish ancestors buried here, who came toSether in community to worship even before there were building to do so. He reminded them of the Dutch people and other immigrants who left the security of their homeland to start a new life and practice their faith here in spite of many hardships. All were encouraged to carry their cross as Jesus did. Altar servers were Kim Murray, Ian and Randy Murray, and Bridget O'Reilly. Joanne Melady served as commentator.Gerry and Nancy O'Reilly were greeters and gift bearers. The reader was Frank Crowley. The ushers were Dan Nolan, Gerry Ryan, Don Cronin and Ken Coyne. Gilbert Vansteelandt. Marie Feeney, Karen Ryan and Kevin Kale served as extraordinary ministers of Communion. The choir was accompanied by Mary Jane Willemse on keyboard and Amanda Ryan on the violin. Terry Kelly managed the sound system. The St. Columban Cemetery Board is to be commended for the great effort put forth to ensure the smooth running of this annual event. Described as a great family reunion, a social time of visiting and reminiscing was enjoyed by all. While summer is nearly over, and the young people are preparing for a return to classes, there has been much activity this summer for many local people. Kevin and Nancy Kale enjoyed a trip to Newfoundland. Flying into St. John's, they toured the Avalon Peninsula on the east side. Describing the scenery as rugged, they enjoyed the very friendly and hospitable people as they toured, enjoying the local bed and breakfast places. They participated in some whale watching, attended a Folk Festival in St. John's, which included a wide variety of music, and participated in a "walk around" pageant in Trinity which took in different areas of the town, and told the story of the hard life endured by the islanders and their main occupation as fishermen. Setting out on his blue Honda Valkrie, Neil Murray, accompanied by Miles Little, took a tour to Sturges, South Dakota, to attend the world's largest bike rally. the four-day trip was great, especially because there was no rain. This bike rally attracts as many as a half million motorcycles and is an exhibition where one can enjoy such huge entertainment as Tim McGraw, see demonstrations, meet with the manufacturers, look at the other bikes, and meet many people from all over the place. A biker from Cape Breton travelled with them for part of the way. The men also got to see the famous Mount Rushmore, which is within a few miles of the bike rally. Campbells host games at ball park Winthrop Cavan United Church held its regular Sunday service with the sermon titled God's Rock. Greeters and collectors were Diane and Jim Rapson. Diane also read the scripture. All are welcome to our Sunday services at 9:30.a.m. Nancy Kelly and her husband visited recently with her sister Susan MacDonald, Nancy and family are moving from Alberta to Woodstock. Beatrice Campbell hosted a family get together on Sunday at the Winthrop ball park. There were 36 members present. Games for the children were enjoyed and a family ball game involved all age groups. FOOD FOR THOUGHT There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a Guitarist to play at drop-in I II`I1R:II1 The Hensall shuffleboard scores for Aug. 23 are as follows: (four games) Catherine DeCorte, Lorne Archer, Bert Bachert, Helen McKay; (three games) George Racey, Dave Woodward, Joyce Pepper. Rev Alun Thomas was the guest minister at Hensall United Church. The guest pianist was Rachel Wood. Jane Fragiskatos was the greeter. Lillian Beer read the scripture lesson. Come out and enjoy our September meal at the Hensall Drop -In on Sept. 15 at the Hensall United Church. Lunch will be served at noon and then musician Doug Wolfe will perform. An important town meeting will be held on Sept. 19 at the Hensall Arena to discuss the future of Hensall. For more information phone 262-2050. By Liz Sangster smile speaks all of them. Pat and Al Koehler hosted the Flanagan family reunion with a weekend campout enjoyed by all. The Cronin family reunion was held at the home of Frank Cronin in St. Columban. Family members, relatives, neighbours and friends gathered to enjoy a barbecue and social time together, but also to celebrate with Frank on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Cake and candles were enjoyed by all. Devan Burke spent a few months this summer hiking and backpacking through England and Ireland. He also visited Holland and France, enjoyed the sounds and sights in Rome and Italy, took in a bullfight in Spain, but especially enjoyed the Cliffs of Moir in Ireland. Kailyn Burke has spent the summer as a nanny with a family in the south of England, near Brighton, and has loved every minute of it. Marie and Bill Feeney have returned from a motor tour around Lake Michigan. They started out by travelling to Wheaton, Hlinois, to attend the wedding of Tom Wheatley, son of Larry and Susan Wheatley. While there, they attended the 75th Anniversary mass of St. Irene's Church in Wheaton. It was called a "Polka Mass" because all the music was sang in a polka style. They then travelled to Milwaukee, to visit the gravesite of Marie's relative, Father Stephen Eckert, who.is buried there after spending his whole life working among the black people in that area. They toured St. Benedict of the Moor Church at the gravesite of Father Stephen Eckert. Before coming home, they travelled to Frankenmuth, Michigan, and visited the famous Christmas Store. Tom and Joanne Melady and other members of the Melady family have returned from an enjoyable vacation at a cottage on Lake Nippising near North Bay. Joe and Paula Ryan, Brent, Megan and Erin, travelled from Winnipeg earlier this summer to visit with his parents and family, Ron and Mary Ryan. The St. Columban "Family Day" at Canada's Wonderland is set for Wednesday, Aug. 31 (today). For more information, contact Rhonda Nolan. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10! Be Sure To Attend The BRUCEFIELD FIREMEN'S OLD FASHIONE BREAKFAST Place: Brucefield Fire Hall Date: SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Time: 7am to noon Come and Enjoy All You Can Eat ,, Pancakes & Syrup, Sausages, Bacon Homefries, Eggs, Toast, Coffee and Milk Adults $6.00 Children 5-12 $4.00 Preschool Free Take Out Available THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 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