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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-01-28, Page 5Ontario THE BRUSSELS POST, JANUARY 28, 1981 5 Belgrave WI raises hall rent p.m. in the Women's Insti- Anyone interested please or Mrs. Gary Van Camp. tute Hall, Belgrave. contact Mrs. James Hunter Classified Ads pay dividends , Correspondent MRS. L. STONEHOUSE 887-9847 The Resolution meeting of the Belgrave Women's Insti- tute was held recently with Mrs. Earl Anderson as con- venor. Mrs. Ross Higgins, president opened the meet- ing reading "An Ordinary Special Man," a poem about Lewis Cook of Belgrave, written by Ross Procter. There was a discussion about getting the hall base- ment winterized. Hall rent was raised to $20.00. The group decided to cater to the Blyth Festival for one or two meals this summer. The School Fair committee will be Mrs. Clare Van Camp and Mrs. Ross Taylor. They witl make any necessary changes to the Institute classes in the School Fair Prize list. The Institute also decided to donate $50. to the School Fair. Mrs. Cliff Logan spoke on "Do you remember when". She reminisced about inter- esting residents in Bel- grave's past. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read an article Ten Ways to make this the best year ever. The February meeting is to be a pot luck dinner. All members are asked to invite a friend. Lunch served by Mrs. Leonard James and Mrs. Bert Johnston. PRESENTATION TO MRS. WHEELER A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed recently at the home of Mrs. Ethel Wheeler of Belgrave when several members of Huron Chapter #89 Order of the Eastern Star of Wingham met to present Mrs. Wheeler with a Life Membership in the Order. Mrs. Hugh Armstrong of Teeswater, Worthy Matron of the Chapter, made the presentation. Mrs. Wheeler who is 92 years of age and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star, made a very fitting reply. Lunch was served and a social time followed. ANNUAL MEETING Calvin-Brick United Church held their annual meeting Wednesday evening January 21 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robert- son with 19 present. Rev. John Roberts chaired and Ivan Dow was appointed secretary. The treasurer's reports showed that the congrega- tion had a successful finan- cial year as did the United Church Women and the Sunday School. Officers elected: Stewards, Wilfred Walker, Jack Shiell, Ronald McBurney; U.C.W. representative, Mrs. Donald Dow; Trustee, Gilbert Bee- craft; Auditors, Mrs. George McGee and Mrs. Donald Dow, Ushers; Ronald Mc- Burney, Jim McGee, Ste- phen Dow, Jim Beecroft, Alan Walker, Barry Mason and Doug Shiell; Music Committee, Mrs. Gordon McBurney with organists Mrs. Norman Coultes and Mrs. George McGee. Pre- sent members on the Session who will retire in 1982 are; Norman Coultes, Alex Ro- bertson,' Roy Cattison and and Jim Taylor. Gordon McBurney, the Observer representative, stated that 42 households are receiving the magazine under the Every Family Plan. A vote of thanks was extended to Rev. Roberts for his work during the year. A social half hour followed and a vote of thanks was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson for the use of their home. The 4-1i Club will be starting their new project in sewing on February 2 at 7:00 GUIDE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN ONTARIO NEW EXECUTIVE—The new executive of the Huron-Perth United Church Presbytery were elected at a meeting Monday at, Brucefield United Church. Back row, from left: Muriel Coultes, 2nd vice, Belgrave; Anne Walters, president, Brucefield; Grace Pym, 1st vice, Elimville. Front row: Markin Anderson, London conference UCW 1st vice and speaker at the meeting, Betty Northery, Monkton. (Expositor Photo) J.E. LONGSTAFF YOUNG'S VARIETY. -OPTOMETRIST- SEAFORTH 527,1240 Monday to Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 9-12:00 FREE PARKING ON PREMISES dosed Wednesdays . By Appolntnient 'Party Needs Baked Goods ,Tabacco Groceries Stationery Weekda0 Holidays & Sundays 11:30-6 Brussels 887,6224, tario Senior Citizens now have their own guide to services and pmgrams. Ontario's Senior. Citizens have contributed a great deal to our province, and to help ensure that they can enjoy healthier and more active lives, the Ontario Government has published a new booklet called "Guide for Senior Citizens". This handy reference guide describes the wide range of services and programs available for seniors in Ontario. The Guide includes information on health care programs, housing assistance, tax grants, community clubs and centres, and many other subjects of interest to_seniors in Ontario. By the end of February, all Ontario Senloi Citizens who receive the Old Age pension will receive a copy of the Guide in the mail. Others who would like a copy can write to: Ontario Government Publications Centre, 5tliFloor, 880 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1N8 Margaret Birch, Provincial Sedretary for Social Development William Davis, Prenlier