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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-10-01, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1986. PAGE 13. ✓ " 1 .... elgrave C.----------' Mrs. Helen Stonehouse 887-9487 Knox celebrates anniversary Etta Cook marks 97th birthday Mrs. Etta Cook of Maitland Manor Nursing Home, Goderich (formerly of Belgrave) celebrated her 97th birthday on Wednesday, September 24. A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crawford, Goderich. Also attend­ Belgrave 4-H club ing were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook, Belgrave; and Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson, Belgrave, Mrs. Grace Cook, God­ erich. Mrs. Cook enjoyed her many lovely cards and gifts. elects officers BY JENNIFER PROCTER The first meeting of the “Milk Makes It’’ club was held in the Women’s Institute Hall, Belgrave September 16openingwith the 4-H pledge. Ms. Connie Kuc talked to the members about calcium. She told them how much people need and what happens if you have too little or too much. The leaders, Mrs. Glen Mont­ gomery and Mrs. Pete Campbell, put the members into groups and they descended into the kitchen where they made Mexican Salad and Nachos. After they finished making and eating those they cleaned up and closed the meeting. The second meeting of the Belgrave Milk Makes It club was held at the Women’s Institute Hall on September 23. The meeting opened with the 4-H pledge. Election of officers was held. The elected were: President, Dianne Black; Vice President, Krista Bridge; Secre- ary, Sharon Keller; Treasurer, Carol Hopper; Press Reporter, Jennifer Procter and Heather Hopper. Members discussed the diffe­ rent milk products and goats milk. They alsodiscussed the vitamins in milk. The girls discussed concentrat­ ed milk, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. They experimented cooking with milk and made white sauce. Belgrave news briefs Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nicholson and Sherri of Barrie spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Several U.C.W. members of Knox United Church, Belgrave attended the Fall Thankoffering meeting of the Brussels United Church U.C.W. on Sunday even­ ing, September 28. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry of Cape Croker Indian Reserve were the guest speakers who showed slides and spoke of the Dialogue with Native People. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bieman, Kent, Blair and Susan, RR 2, Lucknow; Mr. George Inglis, RR 1, Belgrave and Mrs. Agnes Bieman of Belgrave visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Leppington, Aaron, Adam and Sara of Clinton. They were celebrating Aaron’s sixth birthday. Belgrave UCW studies value of community Arrangements of multi-coloured Autumn flowers and a bud vase on each window sill containing a single dahlia beautified the sanc­ tuary of Knox United Church, Belgrave for the Anniversary Service Sunday, September 28. Members from Calvin-Brick and other neighbouring churches join­ ed with the Belgrave congregation to celebrate the occasion. Mrs. George Proctor, organist and Mrs. Arnold Spivey, pianist, supplied inspiring prelude num­ bers as well as accompaniment for the hymns. Rev. John G. Roberts extended a warm, gracious welcome to visit­ ing church members and to the guest speaker. Rev. Dr. Douglas Ross, Executive Secretary of Lon­ don Conference. Local people visit Mrs. Robena McBurney has returned home after spending a week with her son and daughter-in- law Mr. and Mrs. Grant McBurney and their family Renee and baby Erica of Middletown, Nova Scotia. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. John Cossy, Andrew and Daniel all of Stratford visited on Saturday with the former’s mother Mrs. Robert Higgins and sister Miss Margaret Higgins. Mrs. Reta Washburn of Holly­ wood, Californiaspentthispast week with her cousins Mr. and , Mrs. Clarence Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Cook. Mrs. Olive Bolt and her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Robert Winter, visited recently with their cousins, Mrs. Maribel Desmond and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Desmond, RR 1, Ridgetown. Mrs. Howard Zettler, Sherry and twins Amanda and Alicia of RR 4, Walkerton and Mrs. Beth Procter of Belgrave enjoyed a colourful motor trip to Southamp­ ton and the Saugeen Indian Reserve where they saw a sunken flower garden by the Amthi Theatre. Darryl Mayberry of Londesboro and Kevin Procter of RR 5, Brussels visited with their grand­ mother Mrs. Beth Procter over the weekend. Dr. Ross chose the scripture readingfrom ICor. 12:5-22with the theme, “We Need Each Other.” The speaker stated ‘ ‘There is an existing Inter Relationship and Inter Dependency.’’ Each body organ needs the others. All are needed to function well in work. St. Paul was an expert on church functioning; an architect of the church to be. Each other's gifts are needed in the church. The minister develops the potential in lay people. We may train, guide and develop a lay person. The church is not to be too perfectly organized. It must be open to include everyone. Each, whetheryoung, middle-aged or old, must do what he can. Encouragement is needed by all. Prayer of intercession is impor­ tant. Noone can go alone. All are in church work as one body. The large choir sang, “Make a Joyful Noise” and “Jesus with Thy Church Abide” with organ accom­ paniment. The singing of the benediction by the choir concluded a very meaningful service. Say 7 Love You ” with a gift from the Saga. Choose from fashionx q items, jewellery, baby items wedding &• anniversary presents. Hallmark cards, candles. The Saga Blyth - 523-4331 The general meeting of the U.C.W was held Thursday, Sep­ tember 25 in the church school­ room. Mrs. Ross Higgins, vice-presi­ dent, welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with hymn, “All People That on Earth do Dwell.’’ “Community” was the theme of the worship service led by Mrs. Olive Bolt, assisted by Mrs. Sara Anderson and Mrs. Jansia Coul- tes. Community Spirit is fostered in the home and from there spreads to help meet the needs of friends everywhere. Jesus commanded, “Thou shalt love thy neighbours as thyself. ’ ’ Mrs. Bolt further em­ phasized the value of friendship. J ust as seeds are sown and must be nurtured so friendships are made and must be thoroughly and tenderly cultivated, “Nothing is too good for a friend.” Mrs. Ross Higgins conducted the business. An invitation to attend Brussels U.C.W. Thank- offering meeting Sunday, Septem­ ber 28 with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry of Cape Croker as guest speaker was read. Another invita­ tion was read to attend Blyth U.C.W. Thankoffering meeting October5 with Miss Kim Crawford of Waterloo as guest speaker sharing her faith and experience in a crusade to India this summer. It was decided to send a bale to Goodwill Industries in London with articles of clothing to be left at Mrs. Ross Anderson by October 31. Mrs Jim Hunter introduced Miss Pamela Shaw who favoured with a solo, “Evergreen” and also played a flute solo accompanied by her mother Mrs. Leslie Shaw. Mrs. Melville Mathers introduc­ ed the guest speaker Mrs. Janet Clark from Wingham who is a member of the Board of Directors for the Ronald MacDonald House in London, a “home away from home built in love.” The realization of a need for homes for parents of seriously ill children who were being treated or hospitalized came about in U.S.A, in 1973. Thefirst house was opened in 1974 in Philadelphia. In Canada, Toronto’s opened in 1981 and London’s in 1985. Canada now has 10 homes. On Monday, November 29, the 100th house in North America will be opened in Long Island, New York. The need is increasing and the people are responding. Lon­ don’s Ronald MacDonald House can accommodate 13 families at a time and volunteers work many hours. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler thanked Mrs. Clark and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Ross Higgins closed the meeting with prayer and a social half hour was enjoyed. Advertising helps you to know. CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION