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The Citizen, 2003-06-18, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2003. Up and over Cresting hills makes for some of the highest-flying daredevil stunts of motocross riders. Racers competed at the Walton track this past Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo Melville congregation says bon voyage There was a lot of activity at Melville Presbyterian Church last weekend. First there was the party on Saturday night. And what a party. Rev. Cathrine Campbell is taking holidays soon and embarking on a fabulous trip to see the world and to celebrate a significant birthday. So the word was out, plans and rehearsals have been underway, all shrouded in great secrecy and this event was the culmination. First guests were greeted at the church door by Rev. Campbell where we signed the communal birthday card that illustrated scenes from her life. Then we joined the crowd upstairs to enjoy Crystal McLellan’s piano music while waiting for the program to begin. Emcee Margaret Mclnroy, kept the show moving throughout by creating the scenario that guests were passengers accompanying Rev. Cathrine on her trip. Members of the Belgrave congregation were on stage first with a humourous skit that ended with them presenting several songs of farewell. Arnold Bruce played his violin and Dianne McWhirter and her children, Bryana and Cody, played several numbers with violin and guitars. Pretending to be at the Globe Theatre in England, it was time for some Shakespeare. Clifford Coultes and his entourage did the final scene from Romeo and Juliet in a memorable fashion with sword duels to the death. This was followed by the junior choir performing a song with actions. The Brussels Highland dancers, Marissa Pipe, Elli Schimanski and Kasey King then performed a sword dance. Alice Nicholson did a comic reading about aging gracefully, then the finale of the show was presented by Rick Mclnroy, Elaine Armstrong, Peggy Aitchison, Leona Armstrong, Tara Pipe, Mary Douma and Jim Lee in full costume who acted out a song about what they could be if they wanted to be. The whole show was quite exciting, leaving Rev. Campbell almost speechless, but she rose to the occasion and thanked everyone before all retired to the church parlour for ice cream and birthday cake. It was a most successful evening at Melville to honour a most appreciated minister. Greeters at the church on Sunday morning were Dave and Janet McCutcheon with their granddaughter. After the communal welcome, Mary Douma accompanied the junior choir for the action song, Shine Jesus Shine, at the front of the church with choreography they had planned themselves. For the children’s talk, Rev. Campbell started with the topic of Father’s Day and Julia Mitchell led the children handing out special certificates for fathers. The collection of the ties for the 150th Anniversary banner was done by the Sunday School children, with a good selection of ties provided for the project. Scripture reading was Isaiah 6: 1 - 8; Romans 5: 1 - 8; John 3:1-17 with Rev. Campbell being assisted by reader Margaret Mclnroy. In the sermon, Living Active Love, Rev. Campbell talked of the amazing moments of realization in life, such as when the birth of a child means the beginning of parenthood. She quoted Red Green’s reading on the joy of fatherhood. Then she spoke of being born again, and the idea that there was physical birth and spiritual birth, and finally that God’s love for mankind is the ultimate act of love. Collection was taken by Leanne Armstrong, Bill King and Maurice Douma. On Tuesday, there will be a fundraising meeting in the church parlour at 7:30 p.m., and all are welcome to participate. At 8 p.m. the Women’s Guild and WMS are invited to the Armstrong’s barn cottage for their regular monthly meeting including a presentation by Brooklyn Wheeler about her Red Cross Mission experience. All are welcome. Next Sunday is Promotion Sunday, and the swimming pool is reserved for Melville people from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. directly after the service. Harvey Shaw and Bill Aitchison removed the tree that fell across the parking lot last week. Luckily it did no damage. With the announcements Rev. Campbell gave a special thanks to all who contributed to Saturday night’s party, mentioning especially Margaret Mclnroy and Mary Douma. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Guests recently with Neil and Marie McGavin were the late Glenn Oliver’s sisters, Mavis from Minneapolis, Minnesota and Joyce from Seaforth. They caught up with many Walton people while having lunch at the Walton Inn, then spent the rest of their time visiting with their families. Blaine Marks reports that he ran into other Waltoners at the Port dover Friday the Thirteenth Biker Bash last week. He saw Mike and Faye Devereaux and Paul and Cheryl Ryan. He reports that they closed the roads into town from car traffic, bus visitors and spectators. The streets are lined solid with motorcycles and it’s amazing you would run into anybody you knew in the crowd. Walton was a busy place with the Lee farm hosting the Parts Canada Provincial motocross race. Also sponsored by Two Wheel Motosport and ProAction Suspensions. There were over 900 registered riders over M. McDonald greets at Duffs Greeting at Duff’s United Church was Marilyn McDonald. The flowers at the front of the sanctuary were placed in memory of Allan McCall and in celebration of the baptism of Allison Stevenson, the daughter of Ron and Nicole Stevenson. The choir sang This Child of Ours. The receiving of new members followed the baptism. Being received by transfer to Duff’s United were Robert and Jackie Glanville, Joelle, Melissa and Edward. Keith Wilbee played a special saxophone solo He in celebration of the special Stars explore colours, shapes The Walton Little School Shining Star class has been exploring the colours and shapes that are found in the lakes and oceans. They also had an opportunity to explore all the equipment that is needed to go snorkeling. They have created many sea creatures in their classroom and have learned about many far away places where the water is either very cold or always very warm. The Acorn class or senior preschool has been having fun rehearsing for their school concert coming up this week. Each child has made their own letter (prop) for their production of An Old Lady who Swallowed the Acorns. They are enjoying their new sheltered sandbox in the playground and are keeping busy reading about clothes. They have even made their own books and taken them home to read to their parents. the two-day event. The weather was perfect and they say the track was awesome. Local boys participating included Rob Mitchell, Matt McLellan, Josh Jorritsma, Cody Rapson and Chris Blake. Fairing the best was Chris who took home a second-place trophy in one division. Our condolences to Howard and Audrey Hackwell and Maxine Marks and their families on the passing of Ken Hulley, Audrey and Maxine’s brother. Home visiting for the weekend at Ross and Marg Bennett’s was son, Peter with Louann and Emily, Greg and Nanci, Danielle and Evan. They participated at the Legion auction and enjoyed the weekend visiting. Celebrating birthdays last week were Joan McNaughton, Pat Holmes, Larry Bolger, Sharon Crich, Hiliary Bachert, Colleen Collins, Tanner Boven, Mary Baker, Tracy Lillycrop and Paul Linton. Visiting at the home of Jim Cook and Patty Banks for the weekend were Jim’s parents from Parry Sound. They had a chance to visit the area and especially Blyth where Jim’s stepmother’s grandparents had lived. She was impressed and remembered the house that is still there today. Congratulations to the Kinbum Forresters for hosting another successful chicken barbecue. The weather wasn’t so great, but from all local reports the meal was fantastic. day. The scripture reading was read by Darryl Morrison and Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky’s reflection followed. It is the anniversary service at Duff’s on Sunday. It is hoped that many of the former congregation friends are in attendance. Later they will have a chance to socialize and visit* Rev. Charles Swan is the guest speaker and special music will be by Gospel for Youth a quartet from the Bruce Grey singers. The Brubachers of Ethel 51 ffte&tau’cant and fBahety, j J? REAL Home-cooked meals! ® [ I L? Come and try our cinnamon buns. 1 | Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am 'til 7:30 pm; | I Sat. 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sun. Closed I ! 887-8659 in Ethel Lawrie & Pieta Cousins June 24, 1953 - 2003 FROM WALTON e 50th 3 Wedding Oniuueuaxy Harry and Mabel Nesbitt Friends of Harry and Mabel Nesbitt are invited to an OPEN HOUSE in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary to be held at the Festival Inn, 1144 Ontario Street, Stratford on Saturday, June 28, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Your presence is a treasured gift.