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The Citizen, 2005-04-07, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005. PAGE 19. Just desserts The basement of Melville Presbyterian Church was full of the wonderful aroma of home-baking on Saturday during a pie cooking bee. Working together were mom and daughter Leona and Leanne Armstrong. (Vicky Bremner photo) Guild meets The Melville Women's Guild long-standing tradition of the Springtime Supper will be continued this year when it is offered on April 24 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. The proceeds from this go to the work of the Melville Presbyterian Church. The supper offers a meal of turkey, ham, salads, vegetables and, of course, homemade pies and cakes. The meal is the result of a collaboration of many in the congregation and provides not only food but a time of enjoyable fellowship. There is a conscious effort to keep the cost of the meal affordable. The ticket prices are: adults, $10; children, six - 12, $5; five years and under, free. For further information contact Leona Armstrong, 519-887-6753 or jlarm @ wightman.ca Goderich plans VE celebration Goderich is getting ready to thank Canada’s veterans for the liberation of Europe almost 60 years ago. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 is hosting two major events in May in honour of the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) and the liberation of Holland and the Year of the Veteran in Canada. The Legion is first hosting an event for Goderich and area veterans on May 8, the 60th anniversary of the allied forces’ liberation of Europe on VE Day. The Legion, in co-operation with The Dutch Liberation Diamond Celebration Committee in Goderich, are then joining to host celebrations this May 14-15 to honour all Canadian veterans for their role in the liberation of Holland and the rest of Europe at the end of the Second World War. Invitations to the May 14-15 events have been sent out to Legion branches across the country. Former soldiers who have confirmed their intentions to attend represent veterans of Bomber Command, Dieppe, HMCS Haida, the Far East, the Italian and Normandy campaigns, Canada’s Merchant Navy, #422 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Canadian Army, Canadian Navy and more. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109, Goderich, is hoping to track down all Goderich and area veterans prior to the May events. If you are a veteran, but not a member of the local Legion, you are asked to contact Jim Rutledge at (519) 524-2605 or Barry Hastings at 440-7626. Veterans are asked to pre-register by telephone, letter, or e-mail and pick up information packages at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109. A new website has been created to provide information about celebrations this May in Goderich to honour the 60th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe) at the end of the Second World War. For information on this year’s celebrations visit www.victory.typepad.com The following are brief lists of some of the events planned for this year’s celebrations of Victory in Europe Day, the Year of the Veteran and the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Holland and the rest of Europe, at the end of the Second World War: The Windsor Military Band is coming to Goderich for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109’s 60th anniversary of V. E. Day event on Sunday, May 8 to honour Goderich and area veterans. There will be a parade with colours from the Royal Canadian Legion to the cenotaph at Courthouse Park, where a short service will be held. There will then be a reception for local veterans at the Huron County Museum on North Street. There will be a concert on The Square featuring different bands (tentatively the Goderich Laketown Band, the Celtic Blue Highlanders and the Windsor Military Band) and a sit-down roast beef dinner at the Legion at 5 p.m. That local day coincides exactly with the 60th anniversary of VE Day. The May 14-15 events in Goderich, to remember the contribution of Canadian veterans to the liberation of Holland and the rest of Europe during the Second World War, will include a parade featuring any veterans who are able to take part. There will be military bands including the London and Welland Regimental Band, the Seventh Toronto Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) band, the Queen’s York Rangers Corps of Drums and more. There will also be military vehicles on display. Knox Presbyterian Church will be hosting the veterans for dinners of turkey, roast beef and pork, prepared by members of Maple Leaf Chapter IODE and volunteers from Knox. Also contributing to the cooking will be the Goderich Lions Club and their large barbecue. • The VE Day celebration in Goderich will include a Saturday- aftemoon parade that promises to be one of the biggest this area has ever seen. It will feature those veterans who can participate as well as many displays of Dutch culture. • Unveiling of a permanent memorial and dedication of a plaque by the Dutch Liberation Diamond Celebration committee of the Dutch- Canadian community in Goderich and area. • There will be a concert in Courthouse Park on The Square, tentatively featuring the 7th Toronto Regiment RCA, Lincoln and Welland, The Queen’s York Rangers and the Celtic Blue Highlanders. • Exhibitions of Second World War memorabilia at Huron County Museum and Sky Harbour Airport Museum. • Entertainment including Audrey Kerr on piano, Goldy Old Bag Ladies, bands and choirs at Courthouse Park on The Square, at the Huron County Museum and at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 Goderich. • Activities on Sunday include a parade to Knox Presbyterian Church, followed by entertainment and sing- a-longs. Pastor: Ernest Dow ~ 523-4848 www.getlivingwater.org Christ-centred, Bible believing, Fellowship-friendly. Growth-geared 10:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship & Sunday School at Blyth Public School, corner of King & Mill & 'Pteaac foot cd fan ca&d/tifr Sunday, April 10 Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Sunday, April 10 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Belgrave Service Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA JV TVetecMced cpcc to cune SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Guest Musician: Juanita Wilkins at Trinity “TH Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. St. John’s, Brussels 11:15a.m. The Rev. Tom Wilson, B.A., MDiv. 887-9273 HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH SINGASONQOF Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Auburn - 526-1131 PASTOR DAVE WOOD 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Family Bible Hour Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Youth Bible Study Crusaders for grades JK-6 Adult Bible Study Blyth United Church Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Sunday, April 10 Worship Service & Sunday School 11:00 a.m. "A look at The Da Vinci Code" Minister: Rev. Dr. Eugen Bannerman Office: 523-4224 Blyth United Church is a welcoming community of faith. We celebrate God's presence through worship and study, and through responding to the needs and gifts of each other. Sanctuary Churc/i "The Church is not a Building, It is People Touching People" - Prayer Meeting - Sunday School - Worship Service Phone 523-4875 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 523-4590 Sunday 9:15 9:45 11:00 a.m. a.m. a.m. BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Joan Golden - Diaconal Minister Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wcl.on.ca Music 'n More will be sharing their musical reflection "Don't Rock the Ark!" Sunday, April 10 Ethel United Church 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Brussels United Church 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Continuing our journey into the Season of Easter