HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-09-27, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.UCW celebrate 50 years
Annual fowl supper
returning Oct. 3
Off for a run
Last week students at North Woods Elementary School,
Ethel participated in the annual tradition of the Terry Fox
Run. Pitching in to raise money for cancer research in the
name of a Canadian hero were Joe Teichroeb, left, and
Jayse Wylie. (Denny Scott photo)
The United Church Women of
Knox Belgrave, and former Calvin-
Brick members celebrated the 50th
anniversary of UCW on Sunday,
Sept. 23. The congregation gathered
for tea and sweets at 10:30 a.m.
served with a silver tea service.
Other items on display were a copy
of the 1962 inaugural worship
service that was held in Seaforth in
January 1962, decorated sugar cubes
and gloves.
Muriel Coultes conducted the
service and welcomed everyone
who had come to honour all the
women who have supported the
work of the UCW in Belgrave and
Calvin-Brick in the past, the present
and into the future. The theme of the
service was the national theme,
“Our Tapestry of Love.” Everyone
stood and repeated the UCW
purpose. After the call to worship,
the choir sang the anthem, “God
Says” and Ruth Gordon had sharing
time with the children.
Pat Hunking gave reflections of
the UCW, speaking about the
afternoon unit, and what they did at
their meetings, as well as her
experiences at Westminster and
Summer Event, and how she
became more interested in being a
UCW member. Mrs. Coultes offered
prayer.
After the reading of the scriptures
by Joyce Vincent and the hymn,
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” a candle
lighting service took place.
Mrs. Coultes spoke about the
early years of the UCW, that after 10
years of discussion with the WMS
and WA of the time, the decision
was made to form the United
Church Women in 1962. She spoke
of how times were different then,
women were home more, and the
world seemed simpler and safe, but
there are many concerns the UCW
worked and prayed about. The past
was remembered by threads of gold
and a gold scarf was placed on the
easel at the front of the church. As
Pat Hunking read how the lighting
of the gold candle began the
weaving of the tapestry of love,
Barbara Anderson, lit the candle.
Mrs. Coultes offered a prayer of
Thanksgiving.
The second reader was Nancy
Folkard who spoke about the UCW
as it is today, which includes all
Christian women of faith. Change is
never easy, but we cherish what
others have taught us, and we need
to find new ways of doing God’s
work in our modern world. Bluethreads speak of our present. Bluereminds us of the sky and the waters
of God’s creation and our fabric is
filled with meaning and with story.
The Mission and Service Fund has
been generously supported by the
UCW as well as the nurture of the
young, support for the elderly and
the offer of our gifts of time and
talents. Donna Shaw lit the blue
candle which represents the women
who today juggle many roles and
tasks. A blue runner was hung on the
easel and Mrs. Coultes offered the
prayer of thanksgiving.
Connie Shiell represented the
future. We do not know what lies
before us, or what the world will be
like, but we are challenged by the
women of previous generations, by
their faith and their commitment to
the tasks they undertook. She spoke
The first community potluck
dinner will be held in the Belgrave
Community Centre on Friday, Oct. 5
at 12 noon. This will be the dinner
where they support the Alzheimer
Coffee Break program. A box will be
provided for donations. Everyone is
welcome, please bring plates, cups
and silverware, and potluck dish for
the table. Entertainment will
follow.
The first fall meeting of the UCW
will be held at the home of Pat
Hunking in Blyth on Tuesday,
Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is
welcome.
Thanks to everyone who came to
support the UCW Bazaar. Special
thanks to all who donated, to those
who looked after the booths and to
anyone who helped in any way. It
was obvious many hours had been
given to make the items donated and
to plan the event. All was
appreciated.
Time shared with others is
important. It was good to have the
congregation work together for
theproject. The total profit was
$1,604.29.
On Sunday, Sept. 30 gathering is
at 10:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
for the 148th anniversary of ministry
at Knox United Church, Belgrave.
There will be a ministry exchange
with Rev. Hall and team from
Wingham United Church. Rev.
Murray will be at Blyth United
Church on exchange.
Fall is here again and with it
comes the 64th annual fowl supper.
For all newcomers to the community
and also to remind those who have
helped for years, here is a brief
history of this annual event. It started
in 1949 and each year over 1,000
people sit down together at one time
over a traditional hot turkey supper
with the whole community
contributing time and food to make
this supper a huge success. Last year
was another great year realizing a
profit of approximately $7,800. The
proceeds go towards the operating
costs of the Belgrave Community
Centre, arena and park and sponsor
minor sports programs throughout
the year. Without the fowl supper,
these areas might cease. Tickets are
available at local stores.
The Belgrave Community Centre
Board is again hosting the 64th
annual turkey supper on Wednesday,
Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Marilyn Layton,
daughter Jennifer and son Jeff and
families on the loss of their husband,
father and grandfather, Doug
Layton.
The Belgrave Women’s Institute
meeting began with the Ode and the
Mary Stewart Collect. The president,
Audrey Fenton welcomed 11
members and one guest and read
“September”. The minutes of the
previous meeting and the financial
report were given by Dianna
Robinson.
A donation was received from the
former Maitland Branch in
Wingham, which has disbanded,
given by Verna Norgate. A marble
bench will be placed in the Kinsmen
park to mark the 100th anniversary
of Belgrave WI.
The Huron County Fall Rally will
be held on Monday, Oct. 1 at the
Crediton Community Centre and the
London Area Convention will be
held on Thursday, Oct. 11 in
Thorndale.
Nancy Jardin spoke about the
Alzheimer’s Society and a Coffee
Break collection was taken for the
Huron County Branch, amounting to
$81.50. The program was a farmers’
market swap consisting of
contributions of garden produce,
preserves, baking and plants. Lunch
was served by Gladys Van Camp and
Nancy Jardin and a social time
enjoyed.
The next meeting will be on
Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in
Knox United Church with a program
of family memoirs and photos.
All women of the area are
welcome to attend the Women’s
Institute meetings.
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the move is the fear some people
have that all the councillors might
come from what is currently the
other ward.
“The biggest problem is that you
only get to vote for half the
councillors at the council table,”
argued Gowing of the system that
only allows people to vote for
councillors from their own
ward.
Heffer said he entered the last
election campaign thinking
everyone would be in favour of
abolishing the ward system.
“The more people I talked to, I
was surprised that the ward system
was held in high regard,” he said.
“I’m not totally convinced
dissolving the wards is the best
decision.”
The vote to abolish the ward
system carried by a close 4-3 margin
with Warwick, Smuck, Breckenridge
and Gowing supporting it while
Baker, McCallum and Heffer
opposed.
Councillors vote
against ward system