The Citizen, 2017-09-07, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017. PAGE 7.
Elementary School Fair draws nearer to 100 years
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
By Linda
Campbell
Call
357-2188
The Elementary School Fair has
been part of our community for
almost 100 years. The fair began in
1920, and is the only remaining fair
open to exhibits and school work
created by our local students.
In 1920, the fair included students
from nine schools across Morris and
East Wawanosh Townships. Over the
next few years more schools from
East Wawanosh and Turnberry
joined the fair. At one point 21
schools were participating.
A number of buildings in
Belgrave, such as the Women's
Institute Hall, Orange Hall and local
churches were used to house the
students' entries, which included
everything from cross-stitch and
milk stool building to home churned
butter.
Some of the special competitions
New directors
The Brussels Lions Club recently installed its 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Back Row, From
left: Two-year Director Louise Poirier, Lion Tamer Frank Workman, Bulletin Editor Jim Prior,
One -Year Director Paul Mutter, One -Year Director Jean Davidson, Tail Twister Gord Mitchell
and Assistant -Tail Twister Neil Mitchell. Front Row: Third Vice -President Klaas Jorritsma,
Second Vice -President Bob Kellington, First Vice -President Kathy Nichol, President Brian
Keller, Past President Cora Alcock, Treasurer Janet Haertel and Secretary Greg Ducharme.
Absent is Two -Year Director Gary McCutcheon. (Photo submitted)
held were hitching a horse to a
buggy, public speaking, music and
class marching. Today, marching
into the fairgrounds is still a major
part of the day and the winning
grades are awarded with special
prizes.
In 1967, local one -room
schoolhouses were closed and
amalgamated into the Blyth,
Brussels and East Wawanosh Public
schools. It was feared that this
change might be the end of the fair,
but a small group of people rallied
together and ensured the fair
continued.
In 2012, with another
amalgamation and a transition to the
Maitland River Elementary School,
F.E. Madill and Hullett Central
Public Schools, a new group, which
included grandchildren of the 1967
group, came together and with the
continued support of the community
and our amazing students, the
Elementary School Fair will carry on
strong for many more years.
Last year saw further changes as
the students of Sacred Heart School
joined the fair. The eligibility to
participate has also been further
expanded to include all elementary
students from North Huron and
Morris-Turnberry.
The Elementary School Fair is on
Wednesday, Sept. 13. Food is
available for purchase on site.
Anyone wishing to donate a pie
please call Lorraine Mcllhargey at
519-357-2432.
On Sunday, Sept. 17 the
anniversary service at Knox United
Church will take place at 11:15 a.m.
with Elly Dow conducting the
service. Everyone is welcome.
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Obituaries
ANNIE MAY BEATRICE
CAMPBELL (nee Walters)
Annie May Beatrice Campbell
(nee Walters) of the McKillop ward
of the Municipality of Huron East,
passed away peacefully with her
loving family by her side at the
Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich, on
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Born in
Tuckersmith Township on Feb. 2,
1920, she was in her 98th year.
Beatrice was the beloved wife of
the late Allan Campbell (Oct. 1993)
and loving mother of Brian
and Carol Ann, Winthrop; Robert
and Ruth, Seaforth; Ronald and
Darlene, London and Sheila and
Vince Nicol, London. Beatrice was
the cherished grandma of 12,
great -grandma of 23, and great -
great -grandma of four. She was the
dear sister of Lloyd Walters, Exeter
and Eileen Culver, Brantford.
Beatrice will also be missed by
her many nieces, nephews and
friends.
Beatrice was predeceased by her
husband Allan, granddaughter
Kaitlyn Ann Nicol, parents Frank
and Ila (nee Townsend) Walters,
sisters Amy Horne (Don), Dorothy
Twyford (George), and her siblings -
in -law, Barbara Walters and Murray
Culver.
Visitation was held at McGlynn
Family Funeral Home, Seaforth, on
Tuesday, Sept. 5. A funeral service
to celebrate Beatrice's life was held
at the funeral home on Wednesday,
Sept. 6.
Interment took place in
Maitlandbank Cemetery followed by
a reception at Cavan United Church
in Winthrop.
As expressions of sympathy,
memorial donations to the Seaforth
Community Hospital Foundation or
the Huron East/Winthrop Ball Park
would be appreciated.
Online condolences can be made
by visiting Beatrice's memorial at
www.mcglynnfamilyfuneral
home.com
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ANDREW JOHN CULLEN
Mr. Andrew John Cullen,
Listowel, passed away peacefully at
home, surrounded by his family on
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. He was in
his 60th year.
Andy was the loved and loving
husband of Sharon (Stewart) Cullen
and proud father of David and
Crystal Cullen and Dennis and Tara
Cullen, all of Listowel, and Jason
Cullen and Melissa Talbot,
Molesworth and prouder grandfather
of Avery, Cassidy, Quinn and
Conor. Andy was the beloved son of
Helen Cullen, Listowel and the late
Alex Cullen, and son-in-law of
Grace Stewart, Molesworth, and the
late Gibson Stewart. He was the
brother of Elliott and Pat Cullen, and
Jim "Jay" and Karen Cullen, all of
Listowel, and Bill Cullen and Alyson
Nyiri, Wroxeter, and brother-in-law
of Bob and Terry Stewart, Milton;
Jim and Joy Stewart, Molesworth;
Kate and Joe Schnurr, Hanover and
Ron and Colleen Stewart,
Molesworth. Andy will be missed
by many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Visitation was held at the Eaton
Funeral Home, Listowel on Tuesday.
The funeral service was held at
Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel
on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Interment
was in Molesworth Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to Listowel Memorial
Hospital Foundation, London Health
Sciences Foundation, or Canadian
Cancer Society would be
appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at
www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
LILLIAN NICHOLSON
Lillian Louise Nicholson passed
away peacefully at Seaforth Long
Term Care Home, on Sunday,
Aug. 27, 2017. Throughout her
89 years among us, Lillian was a
loving, nurturing presence within the
circle of her family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Ross
(2011), Lillian will be lovingly
remembered by her son Paul
(Cathy), Harpurhey and her daughter
Louise (Dave Machan), Seaforth.
She was the cherished grandma of
Shelly Harloff, Seaforth; Tracy
Nicholson, Egmondville; Cathy
Hillier (Stephen), Houston, Texas;
Carla De Corte (Mike), Seaforth and
Cody Machan, Egmondville; a
loving great -grandma to Ethan,
Amanda, Brandon, Alexander,
Zachary, Daniel, Carter, Martin,
Cassidy, Trevor, Emily, and great -
great -grandma of Alyza Lillian will
be missed by her many nieces and
nephews and will be fondly
remembered by her brother-in-law
Howard Tait and sisters-in-law
Barbara Alexander and Elizabeth
Nicholson.
Along with her husband Ross,
Lillian is predeceased by her sisters
Margaret Tait and Violet Cowan, and
siblings -in-law, Allan and Helen
Nicholson, Murray Nicholson,
Harold and Beryl Nicholson, Jack
Nicholson and Gord Thorton.
Family and friends were received
at McGlynn Family Funeral Home,
Seaforth, Thursday, Aug. 31 and on
Friday, Sept. 1, followed by a funeral
service to celebrate Lillian's life.
Interment took place in Egmondville
Cemetery and a reception followed
at the Seaforth Legion, Branch 156.
Memorial donations to the
Seaforth Hospital Foundation or the
Alzheimer's Society of Huron
County would be appreciated.
Memorial donations and online
condolences can be made by visiting
Lillian's memorial at
www.mcg1ynnfami1yfunera1
home.com
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Registration can be done online anytime at www.scouts.ca
(Member Login) - while spots for kids are available
For anyone needing assistance navigating the online registration, we will assist:
September 12 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Blyth Library
(Girls and Boys):
Beaver Ages 5 yrs. - 7 yrs.
Cubs -Ages 8 yrs. - 10 yrs.
Scouts - Ages 11 yrs. -14 yrs.
1st Blyth
Meetings on Wednesdays - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Meetings on Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Meetings on Wednesdays - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Registration Cost (for youth): $215
"No One Left Behind" is a Scout program to help with registration fees if needed.
The application information can be found at:
http://www.scouts.ca/ca/no-one-left-behind-how-apply
Please contact Lavern Clark 519-523-9659 with any questions you may have