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Organized by its founders as the Walker Congregation in the mid- 1800's, the church held its first service in the pre- sent building in November, 1863, Prior to delivering his sermon, Rev. Victor Parsons commented on the new roof, and repairs which have been complet- It remained an active church until 1965. Since that time the church has held annual services. and opened its doors occasion- ally for special occasions, This old church: Shiloh landmark has weathered 130 years of service By Bob Owen Under brilliant skies, more than 50 friends of Shiloh United Memorial Church gathered to cele- brate its 130th annlver- sary Sunday. Shiloh inhabitants, along with neighboring community This summer, members of the Shiloh community have begun stripping and staining the outside of the church. had by the com- munity's senior resident, Lawrence Mutton, volun- teers have scraped and stained two sides of the church. This project will continv ue each summer until all the original paint has been replaced by stain, in keeping with the LACAC guidelines. Shiloh Church is a designated historic site. Funds for these projects have been provided by the Shiloh Ladies' Group, and from donations, Following the sermon and solos by Laurie Mutton, lunch was shared on the church lawn. ed on the foundation, members, celebrated church's 130m birthday, Sunday A helping hand - Celborne Fire captain Brian Rusaw (left) accepts a cheque for $1,500 from Castleton Colborne Optimist Club member Doug Chapman. The money is added to $3,000 already given by the Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs toward the purchase of Jaws of Life and other rescue equipment (laid out on the ground). The $4.500 donations will just about cover the cost of the equipment, said Mr, Rusaw. Photo by Eileen Argyris CHE yum/Le, d) 5/6 ' may