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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-02-26, Page 10PAGE 10. TRE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1986. ,// // moi..,,.. / � East Wawanosh Public School recently held its public speaking contest. Winners were: [front row, left to right] Micah Hussey, second in junior division, Lana Thompson, third in junior and Ian Morton, fust place; [back row] Jenny Chettleburgh, third in seniors, Ben Barnes, second and Melinda Hussey, first. BELGRAVE NEWS Mrs. Helen Stonehouse 887-9487 Farm Forum discusses farm problems A capacity crowd of over 100 gathered in the school room of Knox United Church, Belgrave on Wednesday evening, February 19 for the Farm Forum meeting. Rev. John G. Roberts, chair- man, welcomed the gathering and stated the purpose of the meeting was to listen, discuss and talk about the problems and difficulties that the farmers and their families are experiencing. Special guest Dr. Douglas Ross of London, executive secre- tary of London Conference of the United Church of Canada, spoke to the assembled, recalling the Farm Forum meetings that were held during the hard times of the 1930 - 40and 50's when every Monday evening during the winter months, neighbours would meet at one of the homes in the community for the Farm Forum meeting. At 8 o'clock they would listen toa 30 -minute program broadcast over the local radio station that would outline the topic for discussion, after which the people would express their ideas and opinions on the subject. He stated that these meetings seemed to draw the community together, and so two years ago the first Farm Forum meeting of the 1980's was held at Thamesview Pastoral Charge in Perth County. Dr. Ross has participated in nine such meetings within the London Conference. Rev. John Roberts introduced the members of the panel: Douglas Garniss, presidentofthe Huron County Federation of Agriculture; Richard Lobb, auctioneer from Clinton; Norman Alexander of Londesboro, soil conservationist; Grant Currie, manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce, Wingham and Roy Penn- ington, a Teeswater area farmer who spoke on Project "Hope". Each speaker presented his views after which the audience was invited to participate in the discussion. During the day, Dr. Ross, along with Rev. John Roberts and Ivan Dow of the Belgrave Pastoral Charge, visited four area farms. They were given a tour along with a detailed description of the farm operation, after which a frank discussion took place around the kitchen table over a cup of coffee. Dr. Ross stated that he came to be taught. At 6 p.m. the members of the Session of Knox United and Calvin -Brick Churches with their spouses, along with the owners of the farms visited, sat down to a pot luck supper in the school room of Knox United Church. Dr. Ross spoke to the group concerning "The Rural Church". Knox United Church Social Club provided coffee and donuts for the evening meeting hosted by Doris and Jim Taylor and Pat Lamb. People around Belgrave Mi s Elizabeth Procter visited over the weekend with her daught- er and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zettler, Sherry, twins Amanda and Alicia of RR 4, Walkerton. Also visiting at the same home over the weekend was Kimberley Mayberry of Londes- boro. Dinner guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zettler of RR 4, Walkerton were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayberry, Kimberley and Darryl of Londes- boro, Kevin Procter of RR 5, Brussels and Mrs. Elizabeth Proc- ter, Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby attended the funeral of Victor Gibson on Monday afternoon, February 17 at the Robert Trench Funeral Home, Listowel. Clarence Yuill was able to return to his home last Thursday after being a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Stokes of RR 1, Wroxeter and Mr. Clarence Stokes of Wingham were dinner guests on Thursday with their sister Mrs. Olive Bolt. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Darling of RR 1. Wroxeter visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill. paRnaparnon 7 tables at euchre party Seven tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall on Wednesday evening, February 19. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Agnes Bieman; novelty lady, Mrs. Jim Coultes; low lady, Mrs. Bert Johnston; high man, Clarence Hanna; novelty man, Stanley Black; low man, Jim Coultes. There will be euchre Wednes- day, February 26, starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 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The minister chose St. Matt: 8 "The Healing of the Centurion" and Galatians 3: 28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, bond nor free, male nor female, for ye are all one in Christ" as the basis of his remarks. He stated that it is easy to see service in limited terms. Things committed, seem small; but the whole work responsibility is greater than is surmised. Each is involved in a tremendous enter- prise. All are involved in spheres of people and race relations. What should we try to do to take enterprise or witness into races and classes? Canada's class differs from Britain's. Canada's is a Class Society: rich and poor, sane and insane, normal and abnormal. We must take the gospel into these classes. The gospel must break down the barriers of family, class and nation. We must participate. All are one in Christ. Words indicate partici- pation. There are no retired or apprenticing Christians; All are involved. A Centurion not an Israelite was healed. 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