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McDowells mark 60th wedding anniversary
SUSAN HAGGITT
Susan Haggitt of Blyth, passed
away at Clinton Public Hospital on
Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. She was 64.
Susan was the beloved wife of
Gordon Haggitt, cherished mother
of Chad and Candy Haggitt, Michael
and Christa Haggitt and Leanne and
Brett Martin and the loving grandma
of Dylyn, Kalyn, Mia, Aliya,
Kassidy, Koby and Addison.
She was the dear sister of John and
Joyce Thompson, Murray and
Doreen Thompson, Ellen and Ron
Huya and Julie Thompson and
sister-in-law of Evelyn and Jim
Blake and Carolyn and Paul
Somerville.
Susan will be lovingly
remembered by many nieces,
nephews and extended family.
She was predeceased by her
parents Sam and Anne (Chamney)
Thompson, sister Jane Bromley and
parents-in-law George and Eileen
Haggitt.
A memorial service will be held at
Blyth United Church on Wednesday,
Sept. 25 at 1 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Blyth
United Church, Clinton Public
Hospital or the Canadian Cancer
Society would be appreciated as
expressions of sympathy.
ROBERT PATRICK
CASCAGNETTE
Robert “Patrick” Cascagnette of
Listowel, passed away peacefully at
Listowel Hospital on Saturday, Sept.
21. He was in his 87th year.
Patrick was predeceased by his
loving wife Helen (2017).
He will be sadly missed by
Helen’s children Barry (Pat) Pletch,
Marlene (Murray) Fischer and Joan
(Bob) Moore. He was the
grandfather of nine grandchildren
and 23 great-grandchildren.
As per Patrick’s wishes, there will
be no visitation. A private, family
graveside service will be held at
Brussels Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the
North Perth Hospice would be
appreciated. Condolences may be
left at riversidefuneralhome.ca
Over the weekend, Carol and
Gerald McDowell celebrated their
60th wedding anniversary at the
Auburn Community Hall.
Carol, daughter of Jack and Elva
Armstrong of RR2, Auburn and
Gerald, son of Norm and Viola
McDowell of RR1, Belgrave, were
wed at Auburn United Church on
Sept. 12, 1959 by Rev. Sweeny.
The couple was attended by Maid
of Honour Marlene Easom (Baer);
Bridesmaids Gwen McDowell
(Laidlaw) and Phyllis Glenn
(Feagan); Best Man Lloyd
McDowell and Groomsmen John
Buchanan and Fred Armstrong.
The couple took their honeymoon
at the Thousand Islands and Ottawa
before coming home to Shadybrook
Farms located at RR1, Belgrave.
Gerald was a farmer while Carol
was a cashier at Zehrs. Both retired
in 2000 and 2006, respectively.
The couple has four children,
Wayne, Ron, Kim and Patti, as well
as nine grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren in their loved family.
Gerald was a member of East
Wawanosh Council for 10 years and
both he and Carol are members of
the Auburn United Church.
The celebration was held on Sept.
22 and brought well-wishers from
Toronto, Chatham, Kitchener,
Woodstock, Wyoming, Port Rowan
and surrounding communities. The
day started with an open house with
the wedding party, close friends and
family, followed by a family dinner.
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In a globe of almost 200 countries, Canada and China are two of only
seven countries with no restrictions on abortion.
https://dailycaller.com/2018/01/29/america-7-countries-abortion-20-weeks/
Abortion on demand: as many times as requested, at any time during
pregnancy, right up until when the umbilical cord is severed.
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Genetics & embryology confirm that at the moment of conception a new
and unrepeatable human being is created with his or her own unique
D.N.A. & gender.
www.acpeds.org/the-college-speaks/position-statements/life-issues/
A sonogram tells us by 45 days the baby’s heart is beating with the
preborn child’s own blood and the baby is now called a fetus - Latin
for little one. https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/fetal-
development/“
An ultrasound at 45 days shows the baby’s brain waves can be read, all
body organs are present and working, the child is now sensitive to
sound, pressure, heat, light and pain; and by 2½ months the baby
even has its own fingerprints.
https://www.lifenews.com/2013/08/27/scientists-brain-wave-patterns-show-
http://www.doctorsonfetalpain.com/
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada tells us almost one million
(989,386) Canadian children died by abortion between 2007 and
2017. http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/backrounders/statistics-abortion-in-
canada.pdf
Johnston‘s Archive tells us that in 2014 a total of 42,100 abortions
occurred in Ontario – at a cost to Ontario taxpayers of over
$33,680,000. http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/backrounders/statistics-abortion-in-
canada.pdf
Statistics Canada tells us that in 2015, a total of 100,104 abortions
occurred in Canada – at a cost to Canadian taxpayers of over
$80,000,000. See website at #7, above.
Statistics Canada tells us that less than 33% of Canadians agree that the
cost of abortion on demand – an elective procedure – should be paid
out of public health-care funds. http://abortionincanada.ca/funding/
Canada committed $650 million in March 2017 to reproductive
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THIS WEEK:
Seaforth’s Fisher elected Huron East Deputy-Mayor
4-H Clubs
awarded
Seaforth Councillor Bob Fisher isHuron East’s new deputy-mayor,besting two others who put theirnames forward at the inauguralmeeting of Huron East Council on
Dec. 4.
Fisher, Tuckersmith Councillor
Ray Chartrand and Grey Councillor
Alvin McLellan all let their names
stand for the municipality’s second-
in-command position. This came
after Huron East eliminated the at-large deputy-mayor position,reducing the size of council from 12members to 11 just ahead ofOctober’s election.It was Fisher who nominatedChartrand for the position.Chartrand then paid the favour backby nominating Fisher. FormerDeputy-Mayor Joe Steffler
nominated McLellan for the
position.
Fisher told his fellow councillors
that he has lived in the community
for over 40 years. In addition, he hasbeen a councillor for 12 years andspent nearly 40 years in business, allexperience he felt would aid in beingthe deputy-mayor.Fisher also listed a number ofprojects he’d like to see undertakenor continued both in Huron East andin Huron County.In Huron East, Fisher said he
wanted to see the municipality’s
community centres better utilized
and to promote a harmonious
relationship between residents
of all of Huron East’s five wards.At the county level, Fisher said hewanted to see a greater focus ontourism, saying that Huron Countycould easily be the Prince EdwardCounty of southwestern Ontario. Healso said that while the county’saccessibility advisory committee hasdone a lot of great work, there is stillmore to be done.
Fisher also said that, as someone
who is legally blind, he also hoped
that being named deputy-mayor
would inspire others with disabilities
saying that if they “get [their] ass offthe couch and do something” like hehas they can accomplish anything.McLellan said that his decades ofexperience as a councillor and onnumerous boards and committeeswould make him an ideal choice forthe deputy-mayor position.He said that being self-employedwould ensure that he wouldn’t miss
any meetings, adding that he hates to
miss any council meetings.
He said he had been asked if he
The Huron County 4-H Leaders’
Association Awards Program was
recently held at the Seaforth
Agriplex, recognizing 4-H members
for their efforts throughout the year.
COUNTY AWARDSLoretta Higgins won the MurrayCardiff Award for Top All-RoundMember.The Don Pullen Award for highestoverall score in the county went toEvy Verschaeve. She also won theDedication Award for dedication tothe club. The Warden’s NoviceAward for first year competitivemember with the highest score wentto Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for the
junior member with the top essay
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Emily Franken won the Ontario
Plowmen’s Association Award for
outstanding agricultural 4-H
member as well as the Longstanding
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also received her graduation seal.The Citizen-Rural Voice Awardsfor press reporter book competitionawards went to Dugald McIntosh(first) and Mercedes Prout (second).The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Award for clubsecretary book competition wereawarded to Emily Bieman (first) andKayla Drennan (second).The winning team for the countyGo for the Gold Competition wasthe South Huron Sheep Club Team
which consisted of Amanda Bos,
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The Top Gate Sign Award for the
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bringing residents and visitors out to the town to help
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parade every year is the Clinton Pipe Band, seen here appealing
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60 years strong
Gerald and Carol McDowell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday at the
Auburn Community Centre, welcoming family members, friends and neighbours to help them
mark the rare occasion. Their public event was followed by a special family dinner and get-
together later that night. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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