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The Citizen, 1996-06-12, Page 13Wlt The news from a on Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 Pupils visit Doon ...to get this! They're back on Sunday, June 16 at 1:30 pm. CLINTON RACEWAY Beech Street; Clinton 482-5270 OPENING DAY DRAW A Trip for two to THE CANADIAN PACING DERBY AT WOODBINE RACEWAYINT. SATURDAY, AUGUST, Includes: Three night's atcamodadoro. Bristol Place, An evening in the lid CIO* ner for 2 on. Canadian Pacing Deity,. money to cover some expenses ant m. Fill out your ballot Clinton Race* Harness Racing Lpve It! THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1996 PAGE 13. Duff's marks 131st anniversary The highlight of the week at Walton P.S. was the school trip to Doon Heritage Crossroads in Kitchener. There were two school buses of students, teachers and parent volunteers making the trip on Thursday. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time. The children enjoyed seeing the way things were long ago. In the kitchen of the Seibert House, one could smell real lemon 4-Hers end art club BY BRANDI WILLIAMSON The sixth and final meeting o the Walton 4-H Wearable Art Club was held on May 13. We opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. Our leader asked, "What border design would you put on the collar and cuffs of a dress shirt that you wanted to wear to a line dancing competition?" Most members said, flowers, geometric shapes, guitars, etc. Members finished projects from previous meetings. Everyone did an excellent job on their t-shirts from the last meeting. We ended the meeting with the 4-H motto Learn to Do by Doing'. 4-H members receive awards as the woman dressed in costume was making lemon tarts, the old fashioned way. The old cook stove was putting out a lot of heat and one could only imagine what it must have been like for those women who had to make meals in very hot, humid days. The children also took note that there were no TVs, Nintendo or flush toilets. What a drag! Another attraction for the group was a ride in a wagon pulled by two horses. It is a place well worth visiting if you are looking for something to do with the kids this summer. UCW meets The UCW meeting was held June 4. Judy Emmrich, Marion Godkin, Val Pethik and Barb Durrell were in charge of the devotions and had the program. They did scripture readings and Marjory Humphries played the piano for the singing of the hymns. They did a reading about 'Packing your bags.' The reading was about re-examining life, looking at the baggage thatt people needlessly carry around with them. They then welcomed Murray and Olene Dennis who showed slides of their trip to the Holy Land. Barb Durrell led the business part of the meeting, opening with the roll call which was to bring cookies for camp Menesetung. It was noted that the Blyth Festival luncheon for June 20 is cancelled. Greeters at Duff's United Church 131st anniversary service on June 9 were Dorothy Sholdice and Viola Travis. The church was well decorated with all kinds of flowers and there were birds displayed at the front as well. The musical trio made up of Phyllis Mitchell, Margery Huether and Glenda Carter played all the old-time favourites as people gathered for worship. After Rev. Randy Banks led the congregation in the call to Worship, the Dedication of Ministers Photo Gallery, in memory of Ray Huether was presented. The Huether family along with Rev. Banks and Clerk of Session, Leona McDonald, removed the covers of the photo gallery, revealing framed pictures of all the ministers who have served Duff's church. By request from the family Graeme Craig and Don McDonald sang a duet, For Those Tears 1 Died. Rev. Banks then introduced guest speaker Muriel Duncan, editor of the United Church Observer. She read the scripture lessons. Rev. Banks called the young worshippers forward then inquired if they had ever been asked to do something that they had never done before. He asked them if any of them would like to give a sermon (the only one game for that was Andrew van Vliet) or do a prayer. What he was getting at was how scary things can be when it is ones first time at it. He reminded them about the story of Abraham and Sarah, who were asked to leave their home and friends and head west to a place that they had never been before. Rev. Banks recalled a time, when working in the tobacco fields, he was asked to run the cultivator, something that he had never done before. He said that he was sure a whole colony of Monarch butterflies had taken up residence in his stomach the night befeie. "God is calling us to go places we have never gone before and to do things that we don't want to do. But we just need to have faith that God is with us every step of the way. And to remember that it gets easier to do those things that seem so scary in the beginning," he said. After the Psalm reading the choir sang a Ron Klusmeier song, Dust and Ashes. Muriel began her address by reading a prayer from the New Zealand Prayer book, then telling about being at a family gathering, noting the family ties, how they are all connected by a shared history and how the United Church is like that too. There are disagreements, troubles but like a family congregations gather to celebrate baptisms, communion, weddings and anniversaries. They all meet on a common ground. She said how important it was for her to be able to meet the families that make up the church and the people that the Observer serves. She said that it was a fact that the United Church had declined a bit in numbers but so had all mainline churches. "But we are still a church that is concerned about the voiceless not being heard as well by those in power," she said. There aren't as many hands to do all the work but she sees new energies and new commitments happening. It seems that when hard times hit people are more anxious to help. She says it is an exciting time now as the church is being pushed to go through changes as it takes a journey like Abraham and Sarah. It means courage and faith to do what God has called everyone to do. She told the story of a father and son who were in a burning house. The father jumped out and then called to his son to jump too. But the little boy said he couldn't because he couldn't see his dad. The father said it was okay because he could see him. The little boy jumped. Muriel closed her sermon by assuring everyone that they are seen and are loved by a loving God and will never be alone. Kent and Mark Moffett sang Child of the Universe, accompanied by Margery Huether on the piano, then Brett Moffett sang What a Wonderful World acconipanied by Dana Dalton. Rev. Banks thanked the brothers for singing and said that he learned just recently that singing at the Walton church was part of a family tradition. Their mother, Gail has sung, and their grandmother, Mildred Travis, their great- grandmother Hilda Sellers and their great-great-grandmother, Flora Harris all sang at this church. Rev. Banks said it would be great if the boys would carry on with the tradition when they have their own families. He gave a brief reading about the life of Rev. Alexander Lundi, a minister that is part of the photo gallery and then asked Rev. Charles Swan (who also has his picture in the gallery) to stand up and make himself known. After the service everyone was welcomed to head downstairs to partake in a meal and fellowship. Wi turns 40 All women are invited to join the Walton Institute in celebrating their 40th anniversary on June 19 at 8 p.m. at the hall. Gloria and Keith Wilbee had visitors last week. Her aunt Agnes Lucarz from Winnipeg and aunt and uncle, Maurice and Eileen Hart from Kilman, Alta., stopped in for a visit while on their way to Walkerton where they helped Gloria's aunt and uncle Mel and Helen Hart celebrate their 50th WeACET10 ?TIT; al.c.,nn•-a • The Walton 4-H Wearable Art Club held its Achievement Night on Monday, June 4 at the Walton Hall, from7:30 to 9 p.m. The members divided into groups and invited their guests to see a table display of members finished Wearable Art. Six tables were also set up where members demon- strated hair accessories making; fabric painting and stenciling; molding clay into jewellery; friendly plastic melting and molding; homemade paint made and demonstrated and iron-on applique. After a well-informed presenta- tion by the members, leaders Dianne Baan and Dartene Vanderveen called for the presentation of awards. First time members received plaques and bars - Stephanie Giller, Stacie Giller, Rosie Grobbink, Sarah Williamson and Hope Williamson. Bars were received by Jenny Grobbink, Jody Vanderveen, Brandi Williamson, Cindy McClure, Veronica Grobbink, Amy Shortreed, Alicia Dalton, Janet Brown and Charlene Thompson. Receivers of six club pins and bars were Wendy Glauser, Melissa Campbell and Arnie Scott. Charmaine Baan was presented with her 12th club attended 4-H pen holder and bar. Veronica Grobbink and Charmaine Baan were also given special mention as being Junior Leaders. A delicious variety of refreshments provided ended this well attended, interesting and informative Achievement Night.