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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-06-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013. CREATE POTTERY Blyth 519-523-4355 Huron West WI holds 113th annual meetingThe Women’s Institute of HuronWest District met on Monday, May27 at Knox United Church, Belgravefor their annual meeting. This marked the 113th annual and the theme chosen was “Making Change”. Huron West District is currently comprised of branches from Acorn, Auburn, Belgrave and Dungannon. Thirty ladies were present for the evening meeting which began at 6 p.m. with dessert and beverages. In keeping with the theme of “making change” this marked the first time an evening meeting was selected instead of daytime. After members enjoyed their refreshments and renewed acquaintances the meeting was called to order by District President Dianna Robinson. The opening ode, Mary Stewart Collect and singing of “O’ Canada” began the business portion. Belgravebranch president Nancy Jardinwelcomed all on behalf of the hostbranch. Rie Van Steeg, area voting delegate ratified the district directors: Acorn – Sally McMullen; Auburn, Marita Oudshoorn; Belgrave, Nancy Jardin and Dungannon, Donna Young. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were given by Dorothy Coultes and financial report by Mary Hunter. A short service of remembrance was conducted by Debbie Bauer and Jeanette Ujiye of Dungannon branch. Beautiful yellow roses were placed to honour two members who passed away since the last annual meeting – Gladys Van Camp, Belgrave and Elmira Finnigan, Dungannon. Attendance was recorded as a roll call and brief reports given from co- ordinators of advocacy, publicrelations, Tweedsmuir and ROSE.Guests from other districts sharedsome information telling of a highlight in their own district during the past year. These guests were: Huron-Perth, Margaret McMahon; Perth South, Marion Urquhart and Huron South, Anne Cottel. Reports were given and information shared with the membership by London Area voting delegate, Rie Van Steeg, Provincial Board Director, Eleanor Williams and London Area President, Sheila Greason. A leadership workshop is planned for Oct. 26 in Thorndale. The London Area convention will be on Oct. 10 at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre and the Tweedsmuir workshop on antiques is Aug. 6 at Thorndale. More information will be sent out for this. An interesting production titled “IWas Born” will be held at TrivittMemorial Anglican Church, Exeteron June 19 at 2 p.m. Stratford artists Peggy Caffey uses masks and storytelling to explore the lives of women of the Women’s Institute. President Dianna gave her report and thanked those who supported her during her two-year term and expressed hope for the future, if we “make some changes”. A round table discussion about “Making Change” within the WI was held. Five groups each had one topic to discuss. A time was set aside to come together and review the findings and opinions. New officers for the coming year were installed by London Area President Sheila Greason. These officers include: president, Sally McMullen; first vice-president, Debbie Bauer; second vice-president, Verna Norgate; secretary-treasurer, Dorothy Coultes; assistantsecretary-treasurer, Doreen Marks; public relations, Nancy Jardin; assistant public relations, Mabel Jacklin; Tweedsmuir, Wilma Higgins; advocacy, Doreen Marks and ROSE, Jeanette Ujiye. Sally McMullen of Acorn branch presented a notice of intent from that branch. They have made a decision to disband and will follow procedure for this to happen. Dungannon branch will be having 100th anniversary celebrations in the future and Debbie Bauer also extended an invitation to all to attend 2014 District Annual with Dungannon as host. Lucky draw winners were Jean Fraser and Wilma Higgins. New District President Sally McMullen, now of Dungannon branch, introduced herself and gave a brief talk on how she sees us making some changes and moving forward in the future. Adjournment of the meeting was called and singing of “The Hymn of All Nations” closed out the evening. NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Muriel, Bill Coultes celebrate 55 years Muriel and William ‘Bill’ Coultes celebrated their 55th anniversary Saturday at the Belgrave Community Centre. Muriel Jean Davis of Stratford, daughter of Ken and Gladys Davis and William ‘Bill’ Coultes of the third of Morris Township, son of Robert and Ellen Coultes, were wed at St. John’s United Church in Stratford on May 31, 1958 by the Rev. Stuart McLeod. In attendance were Carmen Weber, Elizabeth Davis (Stobo), Shirley Davis, flower girl Lea DeJong, Alex Nethery, Bill Davis, Glenn Coultes and ring bearer Jim Gillatly. The couple honeymooned in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and then returned to their farm on the third of Morris where Bill worked as a farmer and Muriel worked as circulation manager for The Wingham Advance Times. The pair retired in 1993. The couple has five children: Janice (Mark) Matheson, Joanne (Steven) Robinson, Karen (Paul) Cook, Andrea (Scott) Stevenson and Alison (Brian) Wightman. They are also the proud grandparents of 19 grandchildren and great- grandparents of one great-grandson. The couple is involved in the community through the Knox United Church in Belgrave and coaching baseball teams. Muriel was also named the national president of the United Church Women. The celebration of their anniversary took place at the Belgrave Community Centre with their friends and family members. During the afternoon come and go party, Joyce Osborne, Ripley, Vice- President of Hamilton Conference, UCW, brought greetings on behalf of the National United Church Women to Muriel and Bill for their anniversary. Following the afternoon party the Belgrave UCW provided a turkey dinner for the family. Janice Matheson welcomed everyone, and said that the “Five Coultes Sisters” had a surprise for them. They decided at noon that they should sing for everyone, so they sang three numbers to the delight of the family. Mackenzie and Olivia Wightman then played two piano solos for the group and later Autumn accompanied Rachel Cook as she sang a number. Lisa Neves, the oldest granddaughter gave the grace that her grandfather had said at their wedding four years ago. Muriel and Bill both thanked everyone for their entertainment, their work of planning and decorating for the event. They thanked everyone for their best wishes on their 55 year anniversary. Fifty-five years together Muriel and Bill Coultes celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at the Belgrave Community Centre on Saturday, June 1. (Jim Brown photo) TWINE SEASON IS HERE! ROUND & SQUARE BALERS To meet your baling needs, we have: • Quality Sisal & Plastic Twine • Net Wrap • Silage Wrap 1-800-665-5675 DUNGANNON 519-529-7951 FAX 519-529-3341 WALTON 519-887-6023 Complete line of Shur•Gain products BEFORE YOU BUY GIVE US A TRY Belgrave pot luck set for June 7 The community congratulates Wayne and Michelle Fenton (Mitchler) along with big sisters Amelia and Brianna on the birth of Caleb Wayne William and Cody Ross Douglas born April 2 at Stratford General Hospital. Congratulations and best wishes are extended from the community to Niel Edgar on his 65th birthday. The community potluck lunch is on Friday, June 7 at noon at the Belgrave Community Centre. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery. Musical entertainment is by Jim and Elaine Scott. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday afternoon visitors with Ross and Wilma Higgins were Brian Farrier of Toronto, Colleen Farrier, Calgary and daughter Leena Marie of Markham. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE 4-H Club visits local trout farm By Laura Higgins The Belgrave Brussels Beef Club held its second meeting on May 22 at Hedley’s Trout farm. Dave Hedley introduced himself and explained to the group that this is a farm in ways very similar to the beef ones we are familiar with. He has been running the farm for over 30 years now. Provided that people are respectful fishermen, they are allowed to fish in the pond and purchase whatever they catch to take home. Hedleys also raise fish for people to stock their own ponds. Currently some of their fish have even been sold at local markets. There are several young fishermen in the club who were captivated by the tour Dave gave the group of us. First we began at the pond. There were several large fish swimming close enough to the edge for us to catch a glimpse. Dave had feed for us to give the fish, which had them jumping and splashing the surface of the once-calm water. The water was very blue and Dave asked why we think this is. Many of the boys had ideas, but it is blue because they add the colouring to protect the fish from UV rays. It’s like the fish have sunglasses on. We continued around to the shed where they raise the fish to stock ponds. We all travelled across the boards to look down at the hundreds of fish swimming beneath our feet. After everyone had a chance to look, Dave had Tyler use the fishing net to catch a fish. The trout still held a lot of fight, as it flipped out of the pail we had it in three times. Next we took our fish up to Gloria to see it get filleted, but not without stopping to feed fish fins to the hungry catfish first. Once we witnessed the filleting of our fish, we thanked Dave and Gloria for the tour and closed the meeting as the rain began.