HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-11-19, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1986.
BY ANN MORTON & SANDY EARL
Members make decorations
Mother Nature isn’t the only one
busy this week. There are many
new activities going on within the
school.
Mrs. Richmond has some new
help assisting in the teaching of her
Grade 4 class. Mrs. Karen Uhler is
the new parent volunteer and the
grade 5 pupils will be peer-tutoring
the class.
The grade 2’s have been very
busy doing a wide variety of
assignments. Mrs. Martin has
recently started her class on an
individualized spelling program.
They are also writing stories about
[ ranbrook
I Mrs. Mac Engel
I — 887-6645
WMS elects officers
The annual meeting of the
W.M.S. of Knox Church was held
at the home of Mrs. Harvey Smith
with 10 members present.
Mrs. Stewart Steiss opened the
meeting with a reading pertaining
to Remembrance Day. Psalm 96 in
part was read in unison. Mrs.
Steiss read “Memorial Day” and
led in prayer. The roll call was a
remembrance verse or reading.
Mrs. Stuart Stevenson gave
reports on the executive meeting at
Seaforth and the Fall Rally at
Avonton. The Synodical will be
held in Listowel on Apr. 21 - 22.
i Mrs. Donald Perrie introduced
the new study and told of the
“Struggle in Southern Asia.” In
Nepal only nine out of 100 can read.
They have the caste system and
people remain in the one they are
born into. Their rainy season is
70th year for Bro. Close
The Foresters held their annual
banquet on Nov. 11 at the
Cranbrook Community Centre.
Sixty-two people atended and
dinners were taken out. A delicious
roast beef dinner was served by
Beth Earl and Joan Smith’s
catering group. After the dinner
Wong Yee Fun gave her speech on
“Her trip to Canada.”
Brother Ed Short from head
office spoke about sponsoring the
Olympics for the disabled. Brother
Norm Hill spoke on his seminar for
District Deputies and the Olympics
forthe disabled. Special guests
were Bro. Stan McDonald from
Corunna and Bro. Bill Close,
Brussels who was presented with
his 70th year pin. Jennifer and
Jolanda Vanass step danced.
Pens were handed out to those
whohadbirthdaysin November
and one each to the President,
Treasurer and Secretary. Every
one had an enjoyable time. Door
Cranbrook people
Marilyn Engel was guest of
honour at a coffee party on Friday
morning, Nov. 7 at the home of
Nancy Vanass. She was presented
with a painting of her old home
done by Peter Hagedoorn, a going
away gift from the Cranbrook
neighbours.
Mr. and Mrs. Grisdale Sr., from
North Bay, visited with their son,
Earl and Mrs. Grisdale and family
recently.
Garnet Starr, Chatham, visited
Don and Mrs. Cotton.
Congratulations to Kathy Hart
who graduated with nonours from
the bank teller’s business course.
animals and making pictures with
their own hands and feet.
In association with Remem
brance Day, four grade 4 students
went to Brussels for a special Cubs
program. These boys were Curtis
Krauter, Jake Zettel, Phailop
Larprom and Ryan Newman.
On November 11, the students
and teachers of all grades gathered
in the gymnasium to participate in
our annual Remembrance Day
service. The grades 5, 6 and 7
addressed us in song and prayer as
we paid tribute to those men and
women who fought for the future
from June to October and snow
remains on the mountains all year.
The women eat after the men have
eaten. Peopleeatalot of rice. Their
homes have thatched roofs. The
Hindu religion takes in 89 per cent
and there are few Christians.
The election of officers took
place with the following elected:
President, Mrs. Clare Veitch;
vice-president, Mrs. Jack Knight;
secretary, Mrs. Wilfred Strickler;
treasurer, Mrs. Jim Hart; assistant
treasurer, Mrs. Stevenson; Glad
Tidings secretary, Mrs. Harvey
Smith; press secretary, Mrs. Mac
Engel; literature, Mrs. Joe Smith;
Friendship and service, Mrs.
Engel; supply, Mrs. Leslie Knight;
pianist, Mrs. Stewart Steiss.
All joined in the Lord’s Prayer
and lunch was served by Marion
and Bev Smith.
prizes were won by Molly Morton,
Howard Brown, Thelma Cotton
and Art Brown.
Children’s Services asking for
donations will be taken care of by
Humanitarian Services. There will
be a meeting of this committee at
the arena on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. and
a meeting of Oddfellows and
Rebekahs at 8 o’clock at the arena.
Plans were completed for the
euchre party Nov. 17 and trip by
bus to Goderich on Nov. 18. It was
also announced the Rebekahs
could continue to hold their
meetings at the arena until new
rooms are available.
The Santa Claus parade is to be
held Dec. 6. Travelling prize was
won by Lois McCutcheon, jelly
bean contest by Susie Nichol, draw
for a doll donated by Lillian Moses
was won by Marguerite Crawford.
Lunch was served by the commit
tee in charge.
The graduation was on Nov. 7 from
the Ontario Business College,
Kitchener. Her mother, Mrs. Jim
Hart, sister Bev and friend Dan
Thompson attended.
People locally are reminded of
the annual meeting of the Cran
brook Community Centre at 8:30
p.m. Tuesday, November 25.
Residents of Cranbrook are asked
to suggest new rules pertaining to
procedures and operation of the
Centre.
Mr. Steven Webb, Rockwood,
was in charge of the regular
morning service in Knox Presby
terian church on Sunday, Nov. 9.
generations.
The school sports for the season
are just beginning as the Soccer
schedulesarecomingtoan end.
The final games will be played this
week, despite the snow, and we
will report on the champions later.
The Newcomball teams were
chosen this week and the games Alice and a short business period
will be played by grades 4 and 5 and followed.
grades 6, 7 and 8. Secretary’s and treasurer’s re
ports were read. Two auditors were
Reeve tells of early days
Blyth Women’s Institute met
November 6 in Blyth Hall.
Brenda Brooks and Enid Mac
Donald had the Resolutions Pro
gram. Enid opened with a poem,
“Home” and introduced Harry
Lear, clerk of Hullett Township. He
spoke on early government in
Canada consisting of Upper and
Lower Canada. Later the provinces
were formed, then municipalities.
Council is made up of Reeve
Deputy Reeve (if over 2,500 voters
in area) and four or five councillors.
The appointed officers are clerk
treasurers, road superintendent,
recreation boards, line fence view
ers and animal control officers.
Brenda Brooks read a poem,
“Laughter is my medicine”. Enid
MacDonald read some resolutions
from Home and Country. Brenda
closed with a poem, “Don’t quit.”
Donations were given to Home
bound Clinton and Wingham and
the Poppy Fund. The4-Hbills were
paid.
A car load will attend the Jack
HOLIDAY
DRESSES
WOOL&LINED
SLACKS&
SKIRTS
SELECTEDGROUP
OF FALL&WINTER
SPORTSWEAR
Twenty-three members of the
Brussels and District Horticultural
Society and their guests sat down
on the evening of November 10 to a
bountiful pot luck supper in the
library.
Following the meal members
were entertained with two vocal
selectionsby Margaret McLeod
accompanied at the piano by Alice
Brothers, “Lo, HowaRose E’er
Blooming” and “O Holy Night.”
The group enjoyed the singing of
familiar carols led by Margaret and
Rea vie Workshop Craft, Tea and
Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 22
from 10 - 2 p.m. The W.I. will cater
to Howson and Howson’s Christ
mas Party on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Vera Badley and Lenora Davidson
reported on the W.I. Rally held at
Walton.
Evaline Webster reported on the
butter project (new prints of
animals in schools). Jean Nethery
reported on London Area Conven
tion.
MAPLEWOOD MANOR
13 Church St.
Seaforth, Ont.
Gracious retirement living
featuring both private and
semi-private accommodation
[Couples welcome]
FORMORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL
[519]527-1440
yVilson's
Ladies’ Wear
185 Wallace Ave. N
Listowel,
291-3511
HOURS:f Monday-Saturday 1’ 9-5:30 1
\l. "V, j 9-9on Fridays f
appointed namely Sandra Machan
and Evelyn Mair and a nominating
committee of Iona Moore, Luella
Mitchell and Florence McArter
were named by the president.
Shirley Wheeler and Pat Math
ers demonstrated the making of
Christmas decorations using lace,
pipe cleaners, ribbons, bows,
baskets, wickerfans, foil, ever
greens, poinsettias, bells, holly,
candles, etc. Interested members
purchased some of these materials
and constructed their own decora
tions which were then judged. All
received commendation for the
beauty and originality of their
efforts with the prize going to
Jeanne Ireland.
NEW
Limited supply
of Mohair
blend yarn
Beautiful
Selection of
Colours
Special 40°/o
discount
Barbara M. Brown ||
YARNS E. CRAFTS
----------------- ----------------------
Brussels
887-6927