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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-02-17, Page 16South Kinloss W.M.S. South Kinloss W.M.S. met February 2 at the home of Mrs. Rev. Allison Ramsay, with the theme being Love. Directors were Mrs. Ramsay, Mrs. Frank MacKenzie and Mrs. William Dickie. Mrs. Leonard Clarke, president, opened with prayer, a reading and a thought, 'You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving'. The WMS Purpose was recited in unison followed by Come Let Us Sing, accom- panied on the organ by Mrs. Vera Schmidt. The January minutes were read and ap- proved, correspondence and treasurer's report heard. Mrs. Bruce Hamilton read a poem `Ladies Aid'. Mrs, Frank MacKenzie introduced the Study Book 'What Works when Life Doesn't' by Dr. Stuart Briscoe. When hap- piness eludes you, turn to Psalm 1 for inspiration. The Voice of the Unborn Child was read by Mrs. Ramsay, before Prayer Circle led by Mrs. Leonard MacInnis, Mrs. Eva Burt and Mrs. Jane Hamilton. Mrs: Allan MacDougall and Mrs. Harry Lavis reported on the. January 18 Presbyterial. South Kinloss boasts many active members including Mrs. Evan Keith, President; Mrs. Allan MacDougall, Adult Secretary; Mrs. Bruce Hamilton, Youth and Children's Secretary. In addi- tion, South Kinloss is on the nominating committee. The World Day of Prayer is March 4 at the United Church and the Synodical will be in Windsor April 19, 20. Following various other business mat- ters, Mrs. William Dickie led in Mission Study, leaving all thinking what it would be like to be a Soviet Christian. Windows of Gold was read by Mrs. Lloyd MacDougall, the offering collected and of- fertory prayer by Mrs. Frank MacKenzie. •Rollcall was answered by 16 members on a deed of love. Mrs. Frank MacKenzie gave the coures- ty remarks, followed by grace and a hymn to conclude the meeting. Mrs. Joan Smith of the 6th con. RR 4 Ripley made an early call last Sat. Feb 13 to assure folks that the Ripley carnival scheduled for the day was cancelled due to the snowstorm. The day's program was ge- ing transferred ahead to this Saturday Feb. 20th. Here are the main points — 1. Pancake breakfast 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. 2. Minor hockey all day 3. Winter activities outside 4. Free public skating in the arena 5. Euchre tournament in the afternoon in the auditorium 6. Dance at night 9 to 1:00 Maple Lane Orch. from Chesley Attending the convention Delegates from the Ripley Agricultural Society are attending the present convention. Home from hospital Home from the hospitals are: Jim Tout after a week in Kincardine, Clara Shiells from Kincardine, Mrs. Verna Finlayson from Wingham. Redvers Johnson is in Kincardine District General Hospital after tumbling in George McLean's doorway. 'He has been in the hospital since the, middle of last week. �PLEY 18y Ab Wilds Two more ladies from Ripley in the hospital`'are Ethel Caley ( Tues.) and Mrs. Ellen MacAuley. Bonnie Boyle is leaving Friday evening for two weeks in St. Vincent to help assist with the building of a mission. . On Friday Ripley District School students managed to enjoy our Heritage Day before the storm sent us home. Many thanks to these community members who told us about the following countries: Mr. Floyd Stanley, Australia; Mrs. Jackie Coulbeck, Hawaii; Mrs. Freda Courtney, Italy; Mrs. Cathy Farrell, Greece; Mrs. Ursula Life, Switzerland; Mrs. Cathy O'Brien, France and Mrs. Sheila Turvill, Ireland and England. Our Bake Sale for our foster children rais- ed $95.75! Many thanks to everyone who baked and bought and to Ms. M. MacDonald and Mrs. A MacDonald for helping with it. LEARNING THROUGH A LIFETIME The 1'nivers(ty of 1t•estern ( )ntario offers credit courses in Your area for part-time students. The 'mature student' admission category provides an opportunity for people over 21. without Grade 13. to take credit courses towards a university degree. kVestern's 1987-88 Summer Calendar for credit studies will he available March i. Courses offered in your area include: CLINTON - ('ENTRAI. IIL'RON SECONDARY SCHOOL :Mondays & Wednesdays. May 2 - .luly 20. 1988 English 281E (Canadian Literature) 5:I5-7: 15 p.m. Psychology 111 (The Exceptional Child) 8:00-10 :30 p.m. KINCARDINE - KINCARDINE DISTRICT SECONDARY SC11001, :Mondays & «'edrie days, May 2 - July 20, 1988 Sochi! Work 021) ( Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work)3:15-7:4 i p.m. Business 257 ( Accounting and Business Analysis) 7:00-9:30 p.m. Course selection and general academic counselling is available at: Central Huron Secondary School, Room 130. Clinton, Wednesday, February 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Srlow Date: Tuesday. March 8 )(_. Crich District Collegiate Institute. Room 30 •.ednesday. February 24, 5:00-6:30 p.in. Snow Date: Tuesday. March 8 Phone -In Counselling is available on Wednesday, March 9 and Wednesday. March 30.. 5-8 p.m. by calling (519) 661-3631 collect. For further information call Jill Chalmers ( L'WO Owen Sound Representative) at (519) 376-1759, or TIIE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO Faculty of Part -Time and Continuing Education 23 Stevenson -Lawson Building London, Ontario `61 5B% ( 519) 661-3631 Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 17, 1988—Page 15 Nile United Church The annual meeting of Nile United Church was held on January 31 with a potluck dinner served prior to'the meeting. Rev. R. Roberts acted as chairman and Rev. Armstrong opened with prayer. Cliff McNeil acted as reporting secretary. The breakdown on the four point charge is: Nile 20 percent, Dungannon 45 percent, Trinity 26 percent and Donnybrook 9 percent: The officers of the church are as follows: Session- Joan. Dougherty, Joyce Stothers, Jamieson Ribey, Cliff McNeil and minister. Stewards- Wayne Caldwell, Jean Black, Dianne Drennan, Millie Johnston, Bob Shepherd and Beth Rutledge from the UCW. Trustee Board- Cliff McNeil, Ron Pentland, Glen Ribey, Arnold Stothers. Manse Committee- Cora Sherwood, Shirley Dustow. Auditors- Steve and Debbie Park. Treasurer- Beth Rutledge. Organist- Shirley Dustow. ' Press Reporter- Evelyn McNeil. Caretaker- congregation. , Anniversary Committee- organist, Cora Sherwood, Reta McPhee, Vanda McNeil, Jean Black, minister. S.S. Superintendant- Steve Park. Assistant- Vicki Culbert. Explorers- Debbie Park, Vicky Henry, Laurie Pentland. UCW President- Beth Rutledge Secretary- Joan Dougherty. Treasurer- Yvonne Pentland. Official Board Rep- Bessie McNee. Nominating Committee- Clerk of Session, Chairman of the Stewards, UCW Presi- dent, S.S. Superintendant and the ministers. Ministerial and Personal- Millie Johnston and Ron Pentland. St. Joseph's School, Kingsbridge, held their Public Speaking Competition last week. The winners of the event were, back row left to right: Senior - Amy Olson, third; Sheila Stright, first; Dawn Wilson, second; Junior - Heidi Martin, second; front row, Junior - Becky Martin, first; and Joe Dalton, third. Best of luck to the first and second place winners who will compete at the Legion on Friday, February 26. (Pat Liv- ingston photo) McDONAGH Insurance Brokers Ltd. Why Deal Out Of Town? With 15 Companies To Choose From, We Can Provide You With The " Best Rate" For Auto, Home, Commercial, Farm and Life Insurance. GIVE US A CALL TODAY FOR A RATE! Barry - Rod - Wayne 573 Campbell Street 528-3423 11.UCKNOW• 528-2031