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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-03-01, Page 30PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012. Continued from page 1 that I once had.” With that in mind McDowell planned on bringing the issue to the transition committee during the meeting last night, Feb. 29. The group hopes to continue the fair for this year and plans to invite all five schools; Blyth, Turnberry Central, Brussels, East Wawanosh and Wingham Public Schools. “I hope to arrange for some previous Blyth and East Wawanosh students to explain it to students from Brussels, Wingham and Turnberry who haven’t been to the fair before,” McDowell said. Stainton said that this was a good move and that the fair could weather the closure of the schools. “The fair has gone through 90- some years, a world war and it keeps going,” she said. “It’s great to have these kids involved with a fair that focuses on rural practices and school works.” If the fair is to continue it will require volunteers, according to Walden. For more information, or to volunteer, contact information can be obtained through Blyth or East Wawanosh Public Schools. Fair committee hopes to continue with event Well spoken Emily Stennett, back row, joined, front row, left to right Grace Caldwell and Emily Bieman to represent East Wawanosh Public School at a public speaking competition at the Wingham Legion on Feb. 18. Bieman placed first in her division and will continue on to a regional competition. (Denny Scott photo) WI to attend OMAFRA meeting The Belgrave Women’s Institute met on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Knox Church with 38 members and guests enjoying a potluck lunch at noon. The president, Doreen Marks welcomed everyone, read “My Small Town” and said grace. Following the meal Doreen read from a paper listing some of the changes in children’s lives since the1940s and 1950s. The programconvenor introduced VictoriaCoultes who gave her prize-winning speech from East Wawanosh Public School. Nicole Coultes sang two songs – “Love changes everything” and “A prayer”. Clifford Coultes recited two verses, “The Cremation of Sam McGee” and “The man who stole my wife”. The Country Traditions played many old-time tunes and David Wall led in a sing- along. Doreen thanked everyone for an enjoyable program arranged by Ruth Olson. During the business meeting the minutes and treasurer’s report were given by Dianna Robinson and the roll call was answered by giving volunteer hours. Several members will go to the school to help preparehealthy snacks. There will be ameeting at the Ontario Ministry ofAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) office in Clinton on Monday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the future of the Branch and Huron West District. The Branch will cater to a meal for the Historical Society on May 16 and for the Probus Club on Aug. 14. The next meeting will be a potluck lunch on Tuesday, March 20 at noon. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. 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This 224 page, full-colour book tells the story of more than 100 Ontario mills including several in Grey, Bruce, Huron and Oxford. $29.95 ONTARIO’S HERITAGE QUILTS Hundreds of colour photos and plenty of text tell of Ontario’s long history of quilt making. Log cabin, star, crazy and appliqued quilts are all features. There are even some quilt patterns. $24.95 ORGANIC BODY CARE RECIPES Discover the joy and fun of crafting your own personalized body care products using herbs and other natural ingredients that nourish, pamper, cleanse and protect the skin. 175 homemade herbal formulas. $25.95 Chill out with a good Book! The community extends sincere sympathy to Warren and Evelyn Rich and all the families in the loss of a dear mother and grandmother, Kay Rich who passed away on Feb. 6 at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels. There were four tables of shoot in play at the Community Centre on Friday, Feb. 24. Winners were: high lady, Jane Grasby; second high lady, Judy Hahn; most shoots, Jessica Nethery; high man, Bill Logue; second high man, Ross Taylor and most shoots, Jim Hunter. The Junior Mixed Curling Team consisting of Matthew Cottrill - skip, Marissa Warner - Vice, Connor Brady - second and Ashley Forster - lead competed at the OCA Junior Mixed Zone 14 competition in Seaforth on Feb. 25. The team won the B Division championship to advance to the regional competition to be held in Burlington on March 10 and 11. Congratulations to the team members. Jr. Curling team wins ‘B’ division championship On Sunday, Feb. 26 at Knox United Church church elder Alan Walker, on behalf of the faith family, presented for initiation into the body of Christ through baptism, Emily Logan Bartman, daughter of Becky (Logan) Bartman and David Bartman and Rory William Jamieson, son of Susan (Bieman) Jamieson and Chris Jamieson, brother to Hayden. The World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 2 at 2 p.m. in the church basement. The women of Malaysia have prepared the service with the theme, “Let Justice Prevail.” Everyone is welcome. The UCW will meet at the home of Beryl MacGowan on Tuesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. On Tuesday, March 6 there is a Session meeting at 7 p.m. in the church basement. The deadline for contributions to the quarterly Knox United Church newsletter is March 6. Please place in the newsletter mail box in the church basement. Knox United Church is in urgent need of a newsletter co-ordinator with the first edition needed by the end of March. There are only four editions each year and no weekly bulletin responsibilities. All enquiries are to be made to board chair, Steve Coultes 519-887- 8321. Baptisms done at Knox A joint venture between the Huron County Health Unit and the Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH) will see child car seat inspections and installations performed at the Wingham fire hall on several occasions throughout the year. Hosted on April 10, Aug. 14 and Dec. 11 this year, the events will be run by appointment and administered by the Health Unit. For more information visit the Health Unit’s website at visit www.huroncounty.ca/health/ or call 519-357-4993. Child car seat inspection to be held in Wingham BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED