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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-25, Page 12First place winners at the school level of the public speaking competition at East Wawanosh Public School last Friday were [from left]: Rowan Kerr, Grade 4; Ian Morton, Grade 7; Sheila Schwartzentruber, Grade 8; Tim Coultes, Grade 6; and Micah Hussey, Grade 5. Ian and Tim were the overall winners in then- respective divisions within the school, while Ian went on to win the junior division championship at the area finals in Wingham on Saturday, competing against Grade 7 and 8 students from six other schools. 10 tables at euchreBelgrave Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 Norm Alexander speaks to Wl Van Camp well to be deeded to Morris twp. The Agriculture meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute was held in the Belgrave W.I. Hall on Tuesday, February 17. A good crowd enjoyed the many varied “pot luck” casseroles, salads and desserts. Mrs. Nor man Coultes was the convenor and the motto was “Wilful Waste makes Woeful Want.” The roll call was answered by the members stating several ways to prevent pollution. There was a short sing-song conducted by Mrs. Glenn Coultes. The guest speaker was Norman Alexander of Londes- borough who is drainage superin­ tendent for the township of Hullett. It is in connection with this job that Local people return from Saskatchewan wedding Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna returned home last Monday after attending the wedding of their granddaughter Joanne Hanna, daughter of Mr. andMrs. David Hanna of North Battleford, Sask, to Lyle Knowlton of Turtleford, Sask, on Saturday, January 31 in the North Battleford United Church. Randy Nixon of Sir Sandford Fleming College, Lindsay, is spending a weeks vacation at his home, RR 5, Brussels. Trinity Anglican Church, Bel­ Belgrave 4-H club elects Karen Montgomery The Belgrave 4-H Club “Surviv­ ing with Style’ ’ held its third and fourth meetings. The club meets on Tuesday evenings in the W.I. Hall. The third meeting was about “Choices” and there was discus­ sion on money management. During the fourth meeting the group learned laundry tips and also Mr. Alexanderhasbecomevery concerned about soil erosion, wind erosion and pollution in our area. He gave a slide presentation to illustrate his very informative talk and handed out information sheets to all who were interested. He urged everyone present to do something to help correct the situation. Mrs. GlennCoultes thanked Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Jim Hunter, vice-president was in charge of the business meeting. The Morris Township Federation of Agriculture banquet and the East Wawanosh Federa­ tion of Agriculture banquet are both to be held in the W.I. Hall this spring. grave will host the annual World Day of Prayer, March 6 at 2 p.m. This year marks the 100th anniver­ sary of World Day of Prayer. The theme is “Come and Rejoice’’. Everyone is welcome to attend. Little Amanda Zettler of RR 4, Walkerton visited with her grand­ mother Mrs. Elizabeth Procter on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Paff of London and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Paff and baby Jason of Dutton visited with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent on Saturday. how iu uu sunpie repairs on your own clothes. The officers are: president, Karen Montgomery; vice-presi­ dent, Dianne Black; secretary, Carol Hopper; treasurer, Krista Bridge; press reporter, Mike Jardin; assistant leader, Heather McIntosh; leaders, Mrs. Peter Campbell and Mrs. Glenn Mont­ gomery. Ten tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Wednesday, Febru­ ary 18. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Lome Jamieson; second high lady, Mrs. Jean Pattison; low lady, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; lucky draw lady, Mrs. FlorenceBlack; high man, Mrs. Jim (Marj) Coultes (playingas a man); second high man, Jim Coultes; low man, Bert Johnston; lucky draw man, John Currie. NOW J.L. McCutcheon Motors Ltd. 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Ross Anderson and the scripture, Matthew: 20, 1-15, relating the story of the workers in the .vineyard, was read by Murray Scott. Ivan Dow introduced the guest speaker, John King, Rural Life Resource Person for London Con­ ference who spoke on “Corporate Responsibility and its Fall Out.” An organ and piano prelude of sacred selections was presented by Mrs. George Procter and Mrs. Leslie Shaw. The large choir sang “Thy Word Is Dear to Me” with organ accompaniment. Rev. John G. Roberts extended a warm welcome to the large congre­ gation consisting of 20 visitors from Northlea United Church, (Leaside) Toronto; members of Calvin-Brick United Church, East Wawanosh and Knox United, Belgrave. Pat Cull, Steven Coultes, Ross 6 year 100,000 km. Powertrain Warranty 6 year 160,000 km. Corrosion Protection Warranty on all new 1987 Pickups and Vans and North American built GM cars. Retroactive to beginning of 1987 Model year the shareholders. At the regular Morris council meeting on February 17, he said that he had already engaged a Wingham engineering firm to prepare preliminary plans for the easement and survey. The formal transfer of the property will take place upon acceptance of the survey. At present, the well is servicing 25 homes, under a private agree­ ment with Mr. VanCamp; but he told council it has the capacity to serve up to 40 properties. Higgins and John R. Taylor passed the offertory plates. Mr. King, a farmer and Layman, used Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken as prisoners from Jerusalem to Babylonia saying, “Mark for the good of the cities where I have made you go. Pray to me on their behalf because in their welfare you will find your welfare. ’ ’ Conditions were on a parallel with those of our present time. Our youth feel hopelessness in fear of a nuclear disaster. Don’t give up. Pray for those who have power over you. Mr. King read a preliminary drafted letter stating farm statis­ tics. Farmers’ ways must be re-directed. Introduce new crop rotation; return lands to forest including marginal lands and fence rows. Following the singing of the benediction by the choir a hot meal was served in the school room. A discussion of the speaker’s theme concluded the special service.