HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-06-08, Page 15PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1988
The delights of a dinner out are evident on the face of Heather Black [right] as she tries to see Just what is In
a bowl at the Calvin-Brick United Church’s supper In Belgrave Saturday. Older sister Vicki looks more
skeptical. The well-attended event raises money for church activities.
Belgrave UCW hears
about Friendship House
The general meeting of the
Belgrave U.C.W. met on May 26.
The president Mrs. Ross Higgins
opened the meeting and everyone
joined in singing the song, “The
Circle of Love’’.
Mrs. Norman Cook introduced
the guest speaker, June Taylor,
general manager of the Survival
Through Friendship House in
Goderich. She spoke on wife abuse
and said that at most times, there
are from 13 to 15 women taking
refuge at Friendship House. Many
of them have children with them.
This house is owned by the
Anglican Church and rented to the
organization for one dollar a year.
There is a staff of seven at the
house and the expenses are
subsidized up to 80 per cent by the
Government. They obtain the
other 20 per cent by fund-raising
drives. They depend a great deal
on volunteer help and donations
from church groups. The Belgrave
U.C.W. had gathered a good
supply of articles for her to take
back for use at the house. Mrs.
Leslie Shaw thanked the speaker.
Patrick Cull played a piano solo.
Mrs Ross Higgins conducted the
business meeting. An invitation to
meet with Calvin-Brick U.C.W. on
June 15 was accepted.
A campsite experience will be
held June 14 at Camp Bimini. The
Country Fayre will be held on June
25.
Mrs. Ross Anderson and Mrs.
Glenn Coultes conducted a wor
ship service with the theme “Life is
a Partnership’’.
A social time with tea and
cookies was enjoyed following the
meeting.
Belgrave
Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487
People
T-ball season begins
Anyone interested in playing
T-Ball this season is welcome to
come to the small ball park in
Belgrave, Thursday night7-8p.m.
It is under the leadership of John
and Linda Campbell.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman
attended the wedding of their
granddaughter Anne Montgomery
to Randy Prange at the Westmin
ster St. Paul’s Presbyterian
Church in Guelph. Reception at
Victoria Park West Golf Course
Saturday, May 28.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby
spenttheweekendwithMr. and
Mrs. Gary Leitch and family at
Waterdown and also attended the
50th wedding anniversary Open
House of their cousins Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Coulson of Milton.
People
Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Dowse of
Cambridge (Galt) visited on Fri
day, June 3 with their cousins Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moy, Craig
and Sara of Mississauga spent the
weekend with her mother Mrs.
Sarah Anderson.
On Saturday, June 4, Mr. and
Mrs. Ross Anderson and Mr. and
Mrs. George Michie attended the
Open House in honour of the 50th
wedding anniversary of their
cousins Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Coulson at Milton.
Mr. Bert Johnston is a patient in
the Alexandra and Marine Hospi
tal, Goderich.
Seniors housing explored
A meeting of 12 interested
citizens of the Belgrave community
took place at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. George Michie lastweek. The
discussion centred around the
need for Senior Citizen housing in
Belgrave. It was decided to hold a
public meeting in the near future.
BRUSSELS
OFFICE
HOURS
Monday -10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday -10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday -10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday -10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
CONSULTATION COMMITTEE ON
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Minister of Municipal Affairs, John Eakins, has appointed a
Consultation Committee on County Government Reform. Members
of the committee will visit counties across Ontario and make
recommendations based on their findings concerning:
— county council representation issues,
— county powers and services,
— small municipalities,
— separated municipalities.
Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by
attending public meetings and/or submitting their comments in
writing.
A public meeting will be held at:
Huron County Court House
Court House Square
Goderich, Ontario
on Wednesday, June 1 5, 1 988
at 11 a.m.
Written submissions must be sent by August 1 5, 1 988 to:
Helen McLean
Committee Secretary
Consultation Committee
on County Government Reform
13th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2E5
Ministry of
527-0936
Ontario John Eakins, Minister
Grade 8 student Brenda White of Wingham took to the air over the high
jump as she competed at the East Wawanosh Public School’s annual
track and field day on Friday. The school will take part in the
Inter-school North Huron Track and Field Meet at Howick Public.
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Municipal
Affairs
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