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The Citizen, 1989-11-22, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1989. Belgrave Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 Belgrave euchre winners UCW hears story of prejudice Twelve tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall Wednesday, Novem­ ber 15. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Agnes Gaunt; low lady, Mrs. John R. Taylor; second high lady, Mrs. Irene Smythe; most 5’s on card. Cranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 70 attend annual dinner The annual family night of Court Woodbine M100 was held on Tuesday night, Nov. 14 in the Community Centre. Seventy people enjoyed a lovely meal served by the Ethel Women’s Institute. Bro. Hundson Milburn attended and made the following presenta­ tion: 40 yr. pins were given to Bro. Stanley McDonald, Bro. Jack Con­ ley and Bro. Martin Buuck. A 25 year pin was given to Bro. Harry Jacklin. Bro. Donald Clark introduced Lavone Ballagh, Wingham, who entertained with song and poems which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A draw then took place and the winners were: Nancy Conley, Kath­ erine Voll, Donald Clark, Martin Buuck and Iona McLean. Bro. Stanley McDonald then spoke on the games for the disabled and asked us to continue our support. The Foresters euchre is Friday, Nov. 24. Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotton included Garnet Starr and Joyce Brown, Wallaceburg, Lori Starr and friend, Kitchener, and Steven and Mrs. Starr and daughter Natalie, Owen Sound. Monkton loses post office Two small Elma township com­ munities are faced with the fear of losing their post offices following announcements from representa­ tives of Canada Post. A crown corporation letter in­ formed residents of Monkton that the 16-year-old building containing their post office will be sold and the service privatized. The move is expected to take place in January. Likewise, residents of the neigh­ bouring village of Atwood were informed that a closure of their post office is being considered once its lease is up, which is in two years. A community affairs officer for Canada Post, Jim Craig, came to a meeting of Elma Council recently to speak on the postal service and in particular how it relates to the closing of the Monkton post office. While Monkton residents are concerned about the closure, Mr. Craig assured Atwood that the only change would be an improvement as the private stores would have longer hours. Mr. Craig confirmed that Canada Post has a policy to individually review every post office’s situation when and if the postmaster retires or the lease on the building is up. If either happens they will look at the possibility of a retail postal outlet. lady, Mrs. Stuart Chamney; high man, Jim Smith; low man, Lewis Stonehouse; second high, Mrs. Mabel Wheeler (playing as a man); most 5’s on card, Mrs. Leslie Vincent (playing as a man). 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Assorted colours 587-622 or clear 587-692 18"■ Each A S P. 23.99 The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. met on November 13 with an attendance of 15 in the church schoolroom with Mrs. Sarah An­ derson in charge. She opened the meeting with the quotation “The Lord Thy God is with Thee wher­ ever Thou goest’’. The secretary’s and treasurer’s report were given and visits to sick and shut-ins recorded. The Christ­ mas meeting is to be at Mrs. James Hunter’s home. Two letters of information were read about the Toe Alpha Confer­ ence and its program. One being from Jennifer Procter, and the other from Rev. Tucker’s recom­ mendation cf Jennifer. Twenty-five dollars was given to Jennifer towards her expenses. Mrs. Mary Hunter and Mrs. Janisa Coultes are to look after the making of a banner for London Conference, Huron-Perth Presby­ tery at Centralia College May 3 - 6, 1990. The list of those getting the “Upper Room’’ was updated. A letter from CUSO’s special Wo­ men’s Appeal was read and anyone wishing to give to it may do so at the Christmas meeting and all can be sent together. A letter from Amnisty was left over. Mrs. Audrey Fenton was in charge of the worship and after the singing of the hymn “All the way my Saviour leads me” and prayer, read the poem “In Flanders Fields” as in remembrance. The group recited in unison the 23rd Psalm. For the meditation, Mrs. Fenton used this psalm verse by verse and its meaning. Mrs. Alice Scott had the Bible study from Matthew 1 and the geneology and birth of Jesus Christ and the naming of Jesus’ ances­ tors. Mrs. Mary Hunter had the study and used the article of Rev. Dr. Vasant Saklikar. He was born in India and at the age of 22 came to Canada at the reqest of the Department of History at Memorial University, Newfoundland. He ex­ perienced racial prejudice in many ways. At an interview in his last year at McGill University, he was asked when he was going back to India to serve in a heathen environ­ ment. In his resume he had told them he was a Canadian citizen and wanted to stay in Canada. At his first wedding he conduct­ ed they wanted to know if he would, as an East Indian, know how to conduct a Christian wedd­ ing. As a United Church minister, the best way to contort the racism is to confess it exists and do something about it. To close the meeting, the U.C.W. benediction was read in unison. 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