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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-05-29, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008.A good number of men andwomen of Belgrave Knox Unitedcongregation gathered Thursday evening in the church basement for the spring general meeting of the United Church Women. Pat Hunking, president, welcomed all and the UCW purpose was recit- ed. She read a poem, Climb ’Til Your Dreams Come True. During the business, the price of meals was approved – $12 for smor- gasbord and $1 extra for a catered dinner. It was also approved that the UCW pay $500 towards the cost of the Observer. A donation of $500 will also be given to the Mozambique Garden Project that Bruce Whitmore and his wife will be going to. The UCW will also support the church Food Grains Project by serv- ing coffee and cookies, and having a bake sale at their fundraising event in September. The musical entertainment for the evening was three music students. Kaitlyn Michie, Kathleen and Emily Stennet who each played a piano solo, then a duet. Elizabeth Stennet then played the flute, accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. Dorothy Coultes opened the wor- ship service with a call to worship which was followed by a hymn. Following a prayer, Wilma Higgins read scripture from Samuel and Matthew. Wilma also read the medi- tation. The offering was receivedand dedicated, which was followedby a hymn and the closing prayer. Muriel Coultes introduced the special speaker for the evening, Richard Anderson of Goderich, who, with his son Dan, had made the trek to the base camp of Mount Everest. He showed pictures of his arrival at Kathmandu, the prepara- tions made for the trip and their sometimes stressful trip to the camp. He spoke of what they carried on their backs, compared to the loads the porters had to carry for them, and how they were always prepared for their arrival at each stop. They were six days making the trip up the mountain and four days going down. The scenery was spec- tacular and everyone enjoyed their experience through his presentation. Ivan Dow thanked Richard for his presentation. Mrs. Hunking announced some upcoming events, especially the 100th birthday party for Janisa Coultes on June 7. Campsite experi- ence for UCW will be at Bimini on June 9 and the Grade 8 graduation banquet will be June 25. A moment of silence for thought and memories was held in honour of deceased member, Mabel Wheeler. Mrs. Hunking closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served and a social time was enjoyed. Tiny diners Abigail Wynja, two (left) and Ava Sutcliffe, three, were enjoying their meal during the beef barbecue served up by members of Huron Evangelical Missionary Chapel at Riverside Park in Auburn. The event was held to raise money for a group going to El Salvador in November to build houses. A total of $3,222.08 was realized, which is more than enough to cover one home. (Shawn Loughlin photo) SOUP & SALAD Lunch Benefit for Hugh and Monica (formerly Williams) Ives, house fire victims WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 11:30AM-1PM St. Thomas Anglican Church, Seaforth BY DONATION ALL YOU CAN EAT Buck & Doe for JOHN STOREY and JENN BERE Saturday, June 7 Seaforth Community Centre Doors open at 8 pm Tickets: $5.00 advance $7.00 at the door Music provided by DJ Late luncheon provided Tickets call Al 519-527-1057 or 519-527-1049 The family of Murray and Betty Cardiff invites you to a Come and Go Social to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary Brussels Legion Sunday June 1 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm A donation to the Food Bank or charity of your choice would be appreciated in lieu of gifts. Friends and Family are invited to a Buck & Doe for Richard (Dick) Watson and Danielle Thompson Friday, June 6 ~ 9 pm - 1 am Age of majority • Tickets $5 For tickets and bus information call Michelle 519-440-0991 or Dave/Becky 519-335-4158 Bus Pickup - 9:00 Valu Mart, Wingham 8:45 Watson’s Home Hardware, Gorrie NEWS FROM BELGRAVE There were 10 tables of shoot in play on Friday, May 23 at the Belgrave Community Centre. The winners were: high pink card, Joann McDonald; second high pink card, Jane Grasby; most shoots, Helen Warwick; high white card, Stuart Chamney; second high white card, Jack Taylor; most shoots, Jim Coultes. The next shoot is Friday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. Shoot results The community extends sincere sympathy to James Coultes and Vincent, Patricia and Alicia Makas and relatives of Mabel Wheeler who passed away at Braemar Retirement Centre on Sunday, May 18. On Sunday, May 25 two beautiful flower arrangements were placed by the family at the front of the sanctu- ary in Knox United Church in lov- ing memory of Mabel Wheeler. On Sunday, June 1 there will be communion at Knox United Church with Rev. John G. Roberts officiat- ing. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE Good turnout forspring meeting The Belgrave Women’s Institute met on May 20 with 13 members and two visitors in attendance. After the opening exercises, Gladys Van Camp read three short stories, then Isabelle Craig intro- duced the speaker, Shelley McPhee- Haist from Town and Country Support Services. This year they are celebrating the 30th anniversary. They began with 26 clients,, which increased to 4,000 last year. Presently 70 per cent of their finances comes from local fundrais- ing and support from many volun- teer works. Information sheets were distrib- uted, outlining the services provid- ed. The business meeting began with the minutes, treasurer’s report and roll call read by Dorothy Coultes. The president, Nancy Jardin, out- lined the plans for the District meet- ing to be held in Belgrave on May 26, with the Maitland Branch as hosts. A planning committee was named for the three caterings to be held in July. It was agreed to give a donation to the Belgrave-Blyth School Fair. The June meeting will take the form of a road trip to the Millbank area where the noon meal will be provided in an Amish home. Members will visit a blacksmith shop, a quilt shop and a harness shop and see a video of Amish history. Lunch was served by Wilma Higgins and Dorothy Coultes. A social time enjoyed during which Isabelle Craig presented everyone with a potted geranium. 15 on hand for Institute meeting The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation presented a cheque in the amount of $99,280.56 to the Wingham and District Hospital board for the purchase of new equipment. Foundation chairperson, Mary Lou Cameron, made the presenta- tion at the board meeting on May 22. The monies have been raised from the CKNX Radiothon, memorial and general donations to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation throughout the past year. The monies purchased new cardiol- ogy equipment for the Emergency Department, a bariatric bed for patients, new ECG equipment for the ECG Department and new equipment for the Oncology Unit. The foundation contributes to the enhancement of quality care for the patients who visit the hospital said Cameron. She added that it is made possible by the generosity and support of the entire community. Since the inception of the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation, it has donated $2,173,868 to the hospital. The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation is a registered charitable organization incorporated in 1978 as a non-profit organization set up to receive and administer donations from the public for the sole benefit of the Wingham and District Hospital. A volunteer board of directors, independent of the hos- pital, operates the Foundation. ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen WDH Foundation donates $99,280 For a penny Well, perhaps a bit more, but there were still bargains to be had, as buyers had their pick from a large inventory at the annual Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary penny sale last week. The event began Wednesday and ran through until Saturday afternoon. (Shawn Loughlin photo)