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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-12, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1992. The news from elgrave [Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 I. Cloakey hosts WMS The W.M.S. held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Ivy Cloakey Thursday, February 6. Mrs. Alice Nicholson opened with a prayer and Mrs. Margaret Siertsema read scripture from 2 John. Mrs. Cloakey read a meditation on Love. Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple led in prayer. Roll call was answered with the verse of a hymn. Mrs. Nichol son gave a report on the annual meeting she attended. Mrs. Nicholson then read a story on Rev. Shirley Jeffrey who was Crokinole party deemed success Crokinole buttons were flying in every direction when Knox United Junior Church, Belgrave sponsored a crokinole party, February 7, 1992. The young people and a few adults had a fun-filled evening. After playing five games, Donel- da and Mike Cottrill handed out the prizes. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Ruth Gordon; high man, Trevor Beck; low lady, Mrs. Linda Campbell; low man, Matthew Beck; most 20's, Michael Marks; the first woman minister ordained to the Presbyterian Church and next year celebrates 25 years in the min istry. She feels she was called by God to feed his sheep. Mrs. Lottie Scott read a poem “Thankfulness”. Mrs. Dalrymple read “Homemade Valentines”. Mrs. Irene Schultz read a story “Martha's Secret Ingredient”. The collection was received and dedicated. Mrs. Nicholson closed with prayer. The hostess served lunch and a social time was enjoyed. most 0's, Jolene Black and lucky draw, Nicole Walker, Peter Irwin, Mrs. Donelda Cottrill and Margie Gordon. Mrs. Kathy Walker served a deli cious lunch which she had pre pared. It didn't take long for the sandwiches, chips, cupcakes and juice to disappear. Everyone enjoyed the evening so much that it was a unanimous deci sion to hold another crokinole party in two weeks. Board of Education briefs Committee studies boundary change The Education Committee of the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) brought forward a motion at the February meeting regarding community college co-op place ments. The committee had reviewed an application from a student presently attending Lambton College, who had asked for placement in elec tronics repair at the Learning Resource Centre from May to August. Community College stu dents are paid during their work term. 11 tables in play at euchre party Eleven tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave, Wednes day, February 5. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Wilford Caslick; second high lady, Mrs. Mervin Ritchie; low lady, Mrs. Robert Grasby; lone hands, lady, Mrs. George Michie; marked card, lady, Color Your World A second application had been, received for a Futures placement at LRC for up to 16 weeks. An indica tion that a job may be avialable at the end of placement is required as part of the Futures program. The board passed a motion accepting the placements but nei ther salary nor the possibility of a future job would be a condition. Pauline Siemon or RR4, Walton and Yvonne Slaght of Crediton were named as the board's non trustee representatives to the Super Mrs. Helen Martin; high man, Jack Taylor, second high man, Wilford Caslick; low man, Robert Grasby; lone hands, man, Ross Taylor and marked card, man, Mrs. Mabel Wheeler (playing as a man). There will be euchre again Wednesday, February 12 starting at 8 p.m. vised alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee for the present term. The Management Committee told the trustees they had reviewed the impact of the secondary school boundary change in Hullett Town ship. Special requests and a January 6, 1992 bus route change were noted.*«» The Managment Committee said that alternatives to accommodate space needs in Wingham, East Wawanosh and Tumberry school areas had been looked at. It was noted that no changes were immi nent and the most appropriate solu tions will evovle over a period of time. Questions regarding this matter could be directed to school princi pals and administrative staff. 7 CHANCES TOWIN! BRUSSELS OPTIMISTS VALENTINE'S DRAW People attend 80th birthday party Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Procter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Procter and Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Procter, Krista, Tim and Michael, all of Belgrave and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Procter of Egmondville, recently attended the 80th birthday party of Mrs. Ida Procter's sister Mrs. Charles Tilden of St. Thomas. Miss Faye Procter of London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Procter. A dinner in honour of Mrs. Alice Procter's 91st birthday of Pinecrest Nursing Home was held at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary Thomas of Brussels Sunday, Febru ary 9. Those attending were Charles and Grace Procter, Ross and Mary Louise, George and Eliz abeth Procter and Ross Smith. Mrs. Elizabeth Procter of Bel grave is a patient in Victoria Hospi tal South, London. UCW studies women's role in the church The February meeting of the Evening Unit was held at the home of Mrs. Louise Bosman. Mrs. Donna Shaw opened the meeting with “A Thought for the Day”, and thanked Louise for offer ing her home. Mrs. Jane Grasby conducted the worship service on the theme “Happiness”. Hymns, “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” and “Blest are the Pure in Heart”. Scriptures from Isaiah and Luke were read. Mrs. Thelma Pletch read the meditation. Twenty-two members answered Nurses prepare for Nurses Week Connie Kuc, President of the Huron Chapter of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, attended the Assembly of Presi dents in Toronto, February 8. Nurses from all over Ontario dis cussed how they will meet the chal lenges and opportunities that the shift of health care focus from insti tution to Community will bring. Connie heard RNAO President, Sheila David say that nurses are the solution to health care, not the problem. Nurses are preparing for Nurses Week in May where one activity will be the attendance of nurses and their family and friends at the Blue the roll call with a verse about love. Mrs. Doris Michie provided the program continuing the study of the Decade and Women's work in the church. Mrs. Louise Bosman conducted a contest. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Taylor and the roll call will be answered with an Irish limerick or song. The meeting closed with the benediction and lunch was served by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse and Mrs. Ruth Johnston. Jays game on May 12, RNAO President-Elect Emily Philips will throw the first pitch. Pot luck Approximately 57 people attend ed the Belgrave W.I. pot luck din ner which was held at 12:15 p.m. in the W.I. Hall, Tuesday, February 4. Following the dinner six tables of progressive euchre were enjoyed with prizes going to: high lady, Mrs. Jane Grasby; lone hands, Mrs. Jean Pattison; low lady, Mrs. Ada Taylor; high man, Mrs. Leona Black (playing as a man); lone hands, George Johnston and low man, Wilfred Walker. ALF1 IN-STORE WALLCOVERING ‘Reg book price Patterns may W vary from those shown. FRQM- 1 SINGLE ROLLSINGLE ROLL 40OFF SELECTED WALLCOVERING BOOKS ‘Reg. book price. Matching fabric not included. Store books only. 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