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The Citizen, 2019-10-03, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019. PAGE 11. Christian Syrians’ struggle a parable for all During the children’s time at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Sept.29, Minister Susan McIlveen spoke to the boys and girls first about learning the alphabet. Once a child learns the letters they begin to be able to recognize words, names, etc. Then they can easily match the words in a word search. Similarly when children come to Sunday school and learn the stories of the Bible, they learn to live well. They are also able to match the actions of others to the ways Jesus has taught about living according to God’s word. In her message to the adults, Susan drew parallels between the circumstances of Christians in Syria during Jeremiah’s time and the unrest and dissension happening there in modern times. Syria is one of the oldest centres of Christianity. Paul and the disciples travelled and preached through this country following Christ’s time. Today only five to 10 per cent of Syrians are Christian. Today’s church/Christianity is under siege from a variety of outside sources. Survival depends on recognizing that God never leaves or forsakes His people. Christians must do their best to live according to what the Bible tells us and to hold on to a vision of a greater, better time. Next Sunday is Londesborough United’s Harvest Walk at Whytes’ cabin following the morning service. Chili will be provided for participants. Londesborough United’s food drive continues through Oct. 13. Bible study for Londesborough United and Knox Auburn begins Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Did you notice I forgot to inform you about the months of August and September? My mind got involved in other affairs during those months and had trouble thinking of this column at all. My apologies if that was something you had been looking for. Today I am back on track with facts about October. This month’s name comes from the Latin word “octo” meaning eight. The confusion arises from the change in calendars centuries ago when January and February were added at the beginning of the year – Gregorian and Julian calendars differed. The birthstones for this month are opal and tourmaline and the flowers to gift would be marigolds and its cousin, the calendula. Interestingly enough these two flowers are still blooming in our gardens as we begin October. An interesting fact I found goes out to all those sports fans who are reading and will give you all pause. All big four major North American professional sports leagues have games scheduled in the month of October. That’s the NBA, the NHL, the NFL and MLB. This is the month wives probably just find something else to do besides watching what they might want on TV. The CFL and the MLS also play some games this month. On Oct. 28, 2018, all four of those major leagues played a game dubbed ‘a sports equinox’. This coincidence has happened 19 times during October. KATHE ERNA SEEGER Kathe “Kay’ Erna Seeger passed away surrounded by family at Huronview, Clinton on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. She was 91 years young. Kay was the daughter of Hilda Glaser and Karl Baur. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Seeger (1998). She is survived by her children Klaus (Rhea), and Margrit Vegter; grandchildren Peter (Marilou) Seeger, Sarah (Chris) Clarke, Jocelyn (Joe) Ruzicka, and Eric Vegter and great-grandchildren Julien Charlebois, Elizabeth Seeger, and Andrew and James Clarke. Kay and Carl packed up their family in 1957 and moved from Germany to Canada. Both hard- working, they found jobs and in a few years were able to buy a house and settle in Scarborough. Carl was a trained bearings mechanic who had two successful businesses and Kay was a trained seamstress and worked in a high-end ladies’ fashion shop. When faced with an empty nest and two children turned professionals, they thought it might be time for a change, a quieter pace and a different challenge. The Seegers purchased the Medd farm, south of St. Augustine. The rolling land to the river caught their eyes. The old house had been empty for a year, but the Seegers were undaunted. Their goal was to renovate the house themselves and seek out revenue-generating crops they could handle on their two acres. They grew apples, pears and plums. The old barn was renovated and they raised rabbits to sell. Kay was raised in a city and while she enjoyed visits to her grandparents’ farm, it was a whole different matter when the farm was yours! Kay and Carl planted a huge vegetable garden and Kay learned to raise roosters and, later, geese for sale. Her geese would let her pluck down from them and she made feather pillows and comforters for her grandchildren. It was a busy time for them and they worked hard. They enjoyed jazz, rock and roll and blues. Kay loved clothes and made some wonderful dresses when she was younger. She was talented with her knitting needles and crochet hook. Her grandchildren were kept warm and stylish with her handiwork. Food was a constant source of pleasure and her recipes are still used by her family and will continue to be passed down. Kay and Carl managed to get away every winter for a few weeks in Florida and if they could have moved their farm there, they would have. They loved the water and the lull of the waves. There will be a celebration of life on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. in Goderich at the Bluewater Chapel of Falconer Funeral Homes. Kay will join Carl’s ashes in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the Alzheimer’s Society or the Huron Women’s Shelter would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes. Condolences may be placed for the Seeger family at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com ELAINE ELIZABETH VALSAMOS Elaine Elizabeth Valsamos of Seaforth passed away at Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. She was 63. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her spouse Rick Ball, her mother Edith Pushelberg, and her children Mary, Chris and Anna. Memories of a special grandma remain with seven grandchildren. Left to reminisce days gone by are siblings Donna, June, Jean, Bonnie, Anne, Larry, Ken and Dwight and a large circle of siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, co- workers and friends. Elaine’s three feline friends will also miss Elaine’s care and kindness. Elaine was predeceased by her father Lloyd Pushelberg and her brother Ralph. A come-and-go reception to honour and remember Elaine will be held at a future date. Arrangements are entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be shared with the family by visiting Elaine’s memorial at haskettfh.com. ELMER BRUCE Elmer Bruce of Wingham, passed away at Braemar Nursing Home on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. He was 86. Elmer was the cherished brother of Norma and Des Gurnett, Ottawa; Arnold Bruce, Belgrave and Reta Ross, Bluevale and the loving uncle of Doug and Nancy Gurnett, Windsor; Brenda and Don Waterfield, Ottawa; Sandra and George Sorrenti, Ottawa; Eric and Deborah Ross, Brussels and Cameron Ross and Darcy Cooke, Listowel. Elmer will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents Athol and Grace (Scott) Bruce, brother Douglas Bruce, sister Lillian Campbell (Lorne), infant sisters Myrna and Muriel, sister-in-law Ora Bruce and brother-in-law Rae Breckenridge. Visitation and the funeral service was held at McBurney Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, Sept. 30. Rev. Charmila Ireland officiated. Interment took place in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Memorial donations to the Wingham Curling Club would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com 401 Albert Street, Box 340, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-6336 ~ Fax: 519-887-6438 email: riversidefuneralhome@hotmail.com www.riversidefuneralhome.ca Nominate someone you know who doesn’t have a subscription to The Citizen but should! Promoting our Community CitizenTh e $1.25 GST included Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Thursday, December 13, 2018 Volume 34 No. 49 RESPONSE- Pg. 3 Morris-Turnberry Mayor calls for autonomy CONCERT - Pg. 6 Brussels Ministerial comes together for show FUNDING - Pg. 2 Education Minister in Blyth to hand out grants Publications Mail Agreement No. 40050141 Return Undeliverable Items to North Huron Publishing Company Inc., P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 INSIDE 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 their names forward at the inauguralmeeting of Huron East Council onDec. 4. Fisher, Tuckersmith Councillor Ray Chartrand and Grey CouncillorAlvin 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 of October’s election. It was Fisher who nominatedChartrand for the position.Chartrand then paid the favour back by nominating Fisher. Former Deputy-Mayor Joe Stefflernominated McLellan for theposition. Fisher told his fellow councillors that he has lived in the community for over 40 years. In addition, he has been a councillor for 12 years and spent nearly 40 years in business, allexperience he felt would aid in being the deputy-mayor. Fisher also listed a number ofprojects he’d like to see undertakenor continued both in Huron East and in Huron County. In Huron East, Fisher said hewanted to see the municipality’scommunity 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 he wanted to see a greater focus ontourism, saying that Huron County could easily be the Prince Edward County of southwestern Ontario. Healso said that while the county’saccessibility advisory committee has done a lot of great work, there is still more to be done.Fisher also said that, as someonewho is legally blind, he also hoped that being named deputy-mayor would inspire others with disabilities saying that if they “get [their] ass off the couch and do something” like he has they can accomplish anything.McLellan said that his decades of experience as a councillor and on numerous boards and committeeswould make him an ideal choice forthe deputy-mayor position. He said that being self-employed would ensure that he wouldn’t missany meetings, adding that he hates tomiss 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 AWARDS Loretta Higgins won the Murray Cardiff Award for Top All-RoundMember.The Don Pullen Award for highest overall score in the county went to Evy Verschaeve. She also won theDedication Award for dedication tothe club. The Warden’s Novice Award for first year competitive member with the highest score wentto Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for the junior member with the top essay went to Kayla Drennan.Emily Franken won the OntarioPlowmen’s Association Award for outstanding agricultural 4-H member as well as the LongstandingGraduating Member Award. She also received her graduation seal. The Citizen-Rural Voice Awards for 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 were awarded to Emily Bieman (first) and Kayla Drennan (second).The winning team for the countyGo for the Gold Competition was the South Huron Sheep Club Team which consisted of Amanda Bos,Rachel Gras, Grace Hallahan andEvy Verschaeve. The Top Gate Sign Award for the White Christmas The snow was falling on Friday night as Clinton held the final Santa Claus parade of the Huron County season, bringing residents and visitors out to the town to help celebrate the holiday season. One of the main attractions of theparade every year is the Clinton Pipe Band, seen here appealingto the ears of all in attendance. (Nick Vinnicombe photo)Continued on page 12 REALIZE YOUR DREAM IN IT TO WIN IT: brought to you by the Libro Prosperity Fund, Wingham BIA, North Huron Economic Development Committee, Huron County Economic Development and Community Futures Huron. Enter the In It to Win It contest to Win! $10,000 Prize Package. Receive invaluable (mandatory) business training to give you a good foundation in your dream to expand an existing business or establish a new business on Main Street in Wingham. Full details at www.northhuron.ca Contest opens December 12 Applications will be accepted until January 25th, 2019 at 4:30 pm Forms are available online or at the Township of North Huron office at 275 Josephine Street in Wingham Email: inittowinit@northhuron.caor call the Project Co-ordinator at 519-441-7629. Continued on page 15 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Recipient will be announced in the last paper of the month. Riverside Funeral Home will sponsor one new subscription per month. Call, email or fax your submission to Riverside Funeral Home - include person’s name, complete mailing address and your name and number. 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