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Rev. Cook noted that Thanksgiving
should be a time of outreach, a time
to extend a warm welcome to others.
In celebrations with family, give
thanks for the blessings in life, not
take them for granted.
It is a time, also, to thank God for
the gift of Jesus. To show gratitude
to God believers should have a
special relationship with Him. Be
still and He will come was the
message for finding this relationship
in life.
Londesborough United will hold
its anniversary service on Sunday,
Oct. 21. Bob Heywood will bring his
particular style of ministry
to the congregation that day. Along
with Bob’s music, there will be
selections by both the junior and
senior choirs.
Attendees are encouraged to bring
along finger foods for fellowship
following the service.
At 1:30 p.m. that afternoon, the
Capital City Chorus will present An
Afternoon of Song. There will be a
free-will offering. Refreshments will
follow.
The Shakespeare to the Shorelinetravel program was nominated forthe Best Tourism MarketingPartnership category at the OntarioTourism Summit hosted by theMinistry of Tourism and Recreationin Ottawa, Oct. 3 - 5. This award category applies to any
partnership combining tourism
suppliers including media, sponsors,
cities, regions and Destination
Marketing Organizations, that
feature Ontario tourism experiences
with partners such as
accommodations, restaurants,
retailers, regional specialties such as
foods and travel experiences. It
consists of one Gold level award.
The Shakespeare to the Shoreline
regional partnership’s program was
one of the top three nominated
marketing programs reviewed by the
conference judging panel. The other
two nominees were Taste the County
from Prince Edward County and the
VIA Rail, Fallsview Casino Resort
and Peller Estates Winery, with the
VIA Rail program winning the Gold
Award.
The awards celebrate marketing
excellence and innovation in the
tourism industry, and recognize
organizations who have successfully
promoted Ontario as a must-see
destination.
The Shakespeare to the Shoreline
travel program was developed and is
supported by tourism representativesfrom Perth and Huron Counties,Stratford, Goderich, St. Marys andHuron East and was acknowledgedas a winning marketing partnershipby the Ontario Tourism MarketingPartnership Corporation, a branch ofthe Ontario Ministry of Tourism and
Recreation.
“This is an honour for our regional
partnership’s travel program,
Shakespeare to the Shoreline, to be
acknowledged by our industry
associates as a good strategic
regional marketing program. Our
mutual goal is to bring visitors to our
area and intrigue them to stay longer,
travelling the historic Hwy. 8 and
exploring the areas of Perth and
Huron Counties and the charming
communities. The economic impact
of appealing to a specific
demographic with time and money
and the interest in travelling close to
home is significant. This program is
also a great opportunity for our
residents to explore their own back
yard with their guests, taking time to
‘tour, taste and linger’ in our area”
said Laurel Armstrong, the travel
program co-ordinator.
The strategic partnership is also
supported by the Municipalities of
Central Huron, Bluewater and the
Huron Tourism Association, along
with Perth Community Futures
Corporation and the Huron Business
Development Corporation.Promotional activities for thisregional marketing partnershipinclude brochure distribution intarget markets in nearby urbancentres, media support for travelwriters to generate articles inregional lifestyle publications,
attendance at special consumer
shows including the Stratford
Garden Festival, Women’s Shows
and the Chrysler Arts, Beats
and Eats Festival in Pontiac
Michigan.
The Shakespeare to the Shoreline
program offers self-guided tours
with themes that appeal to visitors
and residents and includes special
shopping information called Taste
Trek as well as dining and
accommodation selections. The
webpages offer complete maps and
route information. During 2007, five
additional routes were included in
the program, directing travellers to
more communities and sites north
and south of Hwy. 8. Special
accommodation packages are
highlighted provincially in the
Shakespeare to the Shoreline Great
Fall Drives program at
Ontariotravel.net web pages.
The Shakespeare to the Shoreline
website is a key marketing and
communications component and
webmaster Mark Hussey of Thyme
Square Media in Goderich has
developed a content-rich website fortravel planners to explore with directlinks to suppliers' webpages as wellas providing selections for travellersseeking accommodations details:www.thymesquare.ca Juli Waller,graphic designer, has developed allthe graphics for the travel program
including “Good Will” the mascot
who leads the way, travelling in his
sports car throughout the region:
www.grrraphics.ca
The travel themes of this self-
guided driving experience include
more than 110 stops along the way
showcasing retailers, museums,
galleries and more. Travellers can
explore these themes which include:
Antiques and Collectibles, Artisans
and Art Galleries, Farm Markets,
Gardes and Gardeners’ Dreams,
Historic Stops and Attractions, Live
theatre and Performances, Nature
Walks, Dining and Taste Trek (29
specialty food retailers) and
Accommodations (historic inns,
hotels and bed and breakfast homes).
The themes offer a regional
sampling for visitors to explore,
enticing them to pursure their
passions and special interests and
come back throughout the year,
since many experiences have a
seasonal focus.
There is an old expression that
means very proud and happy,
popping the buttons on your vest.
Two sets of grandparents in the
village are doing just that these days.
Tom and Marjorie Duizer
welcomed a new granddaughter to
their family Oct. 6, Sydney Adeline
Duizer. Jim and Rosemary Johnston
were pleased to hear the news that a
new grandson had entered their lives
on Oct. 5, Kalob Charlie Johnston.
Congratulations to both sets of
grandparents and to the respective
parents, Steven and Christina and
Jeffrey and Lauren! Welcome to the
wee ones.
Wedding Anniversary
You are invited to an
OPEN
HOUSE
Saturday, October 20th
2 to 4pm
Cavan United Church,
Winthrop
Your Presence is Your Gift
50th
Elgin and Ruth Schade
Forthcoming
Wedding
Elly Van Bergen
and
Ivan Dow
are pleased to announce
their forthcoming wedding
on October 26th
at 7 pm
at Egmondville
United Church
Reception to follow ~
Seaforth Community Centre
Family, friends and
neighbours ALL welcome
Happy 50th
Dianne
Love ~ Sharon,
Wayne, Donna
and Mom
Come join us in celebrating
the
25th Wedding Anniversary
for
Sue and Vern Hewitt
on
Saturday, October 20, 2007
at the Royal Canadian Legion
Wingham, Ontario
8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Lunch provided
Best wishes only
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Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00;
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:30 - 9:00;
Sunday 9:00 - 7:00
Saturday,
October 20
Wings & Fries
5 pm - 9 pm
Friday Smorg. ~ 5 pm - 8 pm
Sunday Smorg. ~ 4 - 7 pm
Halloween
Stag and Doe
for
JOSHUA GROPP &
TERRI-LYNN SCHELL
Games, door prizes and prizes
for best costumes.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 8 pm
Wingham Legion ~ Tickets $5.
Call 519-887-6353
Light lunch ~ age of majority
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