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United Church congregations are being invited to ring their church bells 90 times at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015, to mark the 90th anniversary of the United Church of Canada.

“Whether you are the only United Church in town with a lone church bell ringing, or in a community where it is possible for many church bells to ring in unison, may we all make a joyful noise to the Lord on June 10th,” says Moderator, the Right Rev. Gary Paterson.

The United Church of Canada came into being Wednesday, June 10, 1925. The inaugural service began at 10:30 a.m. That is why 10:30 a.m. was chosen as the time, in every time zone, for United Churches to celebrate their presence in the community.

“We will be ringing our bell on this special day,” says local Rev. Janet Evans. “Come to Lakeshore Drive United Church on June 10th and join us as we celebrate our heritage, our present, our future. We will worship our Lord and honour our God and all of His Creation.

The church bell at Lakeshore Drive United Church was purchased and installed in 1910. The inscription reads: Let him that heareth come.

Says Evans, “Come and profess faith in the God who always walks with us. Men, women and children of every denomination can rejoice and remember that God is our guide, our support, our strength, our song. Hallelujah!” 

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It’s fair time!

The 121st edition of the South Mountain Fair runs August 15-18, and this year features a new, enhanced children’s program as one of the most exciting additions to the festivities.

“The Kids Mountain of Fun”, made possible through a Celebrate Ontario grant, will take place on the fair grounds in a brand new entertainment tent.

Lil John and  Stretch the Clown, with car and scooter will have two shows Saturday and Sunday and Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door will have two stage shows on Sunday.

Little Ray’s Reptiles, Vanderlaand’s Barnyard Zoo and Tribek Inflatables will provide fun activities for kids of all ages.

Sunday will feature a parade of International/Farmall tractors and equipment at noon.

Sam Simm’s was the first IH dealer in this area and the South Mountain Fair is dedicating this parade to the Simm’s Family.

Top notch entertainment featured this year includes Georgette Jones, the only daughter of the late George Jones and Tammy Wynette, performing with Fred Ducharme and Ninth Line on Friday night. 

Saturday’s entertainment includes Country Roots in the afternoon and High Valley taking the stage at 8 p.m. Landmark will keep the music going until closing at 1 a.m. 

Fred Ducharme and Ninth Line will return Sunday along with some special guests to entertain until Texas native Mark Chesnutt takes the stage at 4 p.m.

The Western Horse Show is back with their NBHA show on Saturday and Western Games fair show on Sunday.

Other events such as the poultry, heavy horse, miniature horse and saddle, plus Farmers Olympics, Jr. Farmers Olympics, Greasy Pig, Wife Carrying Competition, as well as Simmental and Angus cattle show will be sure the entertain spectators of all ages.

Don’t miss the renowned demolition derby Friday evening, as well as all the other agricultural exhibits that continue to make South Mountain Fair “The Best Fair Deal Around.”

Tickets are $20 each day with Thursday half price day.

The $20 admission is an all-inclusive price including midway rides and entertainment in the big tent.

New this year, is a $10 admission ticket which does not give you access to the rides or the entertainment tent. Weekend passes are available for $50.

Free rough camping is available.

Check out the website at www.southmountainfair.ca

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With spring well underway and summer just around the corner, it is finally time for farmers’ markets.

According to South Dundas clerk, Brenda Brunt, there is a by-law permitting two markets in the township: “one in Morrisburg across from the Pinkus Plaza and one in Iroquois by the Information Booth.”

She reported that “we sell six permits for each site. We have filled Iroquois but a couple of spots are left in Morrisburg.”

Brunt explained that the booths are filled when permit-holders have something to sell and, due to its unpredictable nature, the township does not advertise the farmers’ markets.

Predictability aside, according to Farmers’ Markets Ontario’s website, “shoppers love them because they can buy top-quality farm-fresh products directly from the person who produced them – and can often find products they won’t find anywhere else.”

“Communities love them because they bring people together and can turn once-deserted areas into hives of activity, attracting extra business for stores and restaurants nearby.”

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