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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-06-09, Page 10Long time participants I . o _ 41,1'..10111! 1011".' • 0011111rrhp .4, GREY TWP. DAY CAMP Commences July 13 • games • stories • songs • sports • crafts • and more Ages 3 - 12 Tues - Ethel Park or Thurs. - Cranbrook Hall Registration $25.00 includes T-Shirt For information contact Grey Twp. 887-6268 or Sandy Earl 887-6401 rkeiNt N. 13 l 4 1UP 's 1110P • !It • Anticipation is building Time you were too... Once again The Citizen is sponsoring soap box derby races at local events. Rutabuggy races, Sat., June 26 in Blyth Funcar races, Brussels Funfest, Sat. July 10 Plans for cars are available from The Citizen offices or build your own design, but start planning now! PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993. Blyth and Hensall Legion installs new executive On Friday, May 28 the Blyth and Hensall Legion held a joint installation of new executive members for the branch and auxiliary. The new executive for Branch 420 are as follows: Sgt.-at-Arms, Ralph McCrea; secretary, Bob McInnes; treasurer, Donna Govier; service officer, John Stewart; chaplain, Rev. James Came; executive committee Bob Hillis, Susan Haggitt, Colleen Bell, Keith Lapp, J. Clare Vincent, Brad Montgomery, Alan Caldwell and William Vincent; second vice, Bob Hillis; first vice, Gordon Haggitt and president, Donna Dougherty. Mr. and Mrs. George Lamont of Fleming, Sask. and Mrs. Dorothy Lamont of Moosomin, Sask. are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Lamont. Mr. and Mrs. Gamer Nicholson of RR 5, Brussels, and Mr. and Mrs. Rob Nicholson of Listowel visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson and Sherri of Barrie. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Heather and Karen of Paisley attended the morning service at Knox United Church, Belgrave. Following the service they were dinner guests of Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Elston Speiran of RR 2, Brussels visited on Sunday afternoon with their cousin Mrs. Ruth Johnston. Mrs. Ruby Hanna spent the month of May visiting with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna and their family of North Battleford, Sask. She also spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Alma Reddick at Biggar, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Cook and family of Owen Sound. The annual Armstrong Reunion was held at the Belgrave Women's Institute Hall, June 6 with 48 The . new executive for the auxiliary is Sgt.-at-Arms, Val Pethicic; secretary, Erlene Caldwell; treasurer, Janice Henry; sports officer, Kay Hesselwood; executive committee, Edith Glousher, Betty Bowes, Connie Shiell, Debbie Stryker and Donna Glousher; second vice, Kathy Hesselwood; first vice, Mildred Ament and president, Brenda Finlayson. At the general meeting held on June 3, Cpl. Bradley Montgomery Jr. was presented with a cheque of $500 to help cover his expenses for his trip to Bermuda this summer with the cadets. The report from the Branch present. Mary and Larry Martin, Sheila and Terry Armstrong, Diane and Mark Taylor were in charge this year. During the afternoon games and contests were enjoyed, followed by a delicious pot luck supper. Those attending were from Bluevale, Cranbrook, Bamberg, Walton, Teeswater, Auburn, Lucknow, Ripley, New Hamburg, Dublin, London and Belgrave. The June meeting of the Evening Unit of the UCW met at the home of Mrs. George Michie with 22 members answering the roll call by sharing a memory of their father. Mrs. Les Shaw opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and thanked Mrs. Michie for the use of her home. She read a poem "Growing Friendship." Mrs. George Johnston had charge of the worship on "Faith". "Just as I am Without One Plea" and "My Faith Looks Up To Thee", were sung. Scripture reading from Hebrews II, 1-10 was read by Mrs. Laura Johnston. Mrs. George Johnston read a meditation on "Faith" and closed the worship with prayer. Mrs. Gordon Bosman introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Betty Graber of Brussels, president of the Sports Officer Bob Hillis included such activities as five BPS students representing the branch at the Track and Field competition, and recognition of John Verway's achievement at the Dominion Competition at darts in Sault Ste. Marie. A report from PRO included an update on the military in Huron display at the Goderich Museum which is to run from Oct. 14 to March 1994. In this report a request was to go to the members and local groups for three-dimensional objects pertaining to WWI, WWII and the Korean War. The display would also include sport shirts of teams the Legion has sponsored in the past and present. Auxiliary members are asked if they could contribute pictures and artifacts that would recognize women's contribution to the war. If anyone has any of the above John thanked the branch for their support and gave a short speech Huron-Perth U.C.W. Her thoughts followed the teaching of Paul's letter to the Philippines. She urged members to "listen, learn and leap" in these changing times. Mrs. Ross Anderson thanked Mrs. Graber and presented her with a gift. The September meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Gordon Bosman with the roll call "A highlight of your summer holiday." Mrs. Ross Anderson told the highlights of her stay at Westminster weekend. The theme was "A Time-for Everything". Mrs. George Michie on behalf of the Evening Unit presented Mrs. Peter Tucker with a farewell gift prior to her departure to Elliott Lake. Mrs. Tucker thanked everyone. Mrs. George Johnston conducted a contest and the meeting closed with everyone repeating the Mizpah Benediction. about the competition and fellow competitors. mentioned contact the branch president at 523-9481 for further details. Past President and officers awards were presented to Keith Lapp, Donna Dougherty, John Verway, Bev Martin and Robert McInnes by Membership Chairman William Vincent. A motion was made and seconded for the ladies auxiliary to proceed with their plans to renovate the back room of the Legion Hall according to their plans. Renovations to the washrooms downstairs and front steps are being made by the branch as soon as possible. Upcoming events include: Decoration Day, June 13 at 2 p.m.; Canoe Draw, June 26; Legion Zone Slo-pitch Tournament, July 10 at Lucknow and Craft Table at the Thresher Reunion weekend. Township of West Wawanosh 1st InsatIlment of 1993 Taxes is Due JUNE 15, 1993 Payments payable at the Municipal Office, Lot 18 Con. 8, in person or by mail to R.R. 2, Lucknow, NOG 2H0. Penalty of 1 1/4% per month is imposed on late payments. The Municipal Office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21, 22 and 23. The news from elgrave Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 The Bluevale and Wingham area 4-H clubs held their achievement night on Monday, May 31. Four members were honoured for involvement in several clubs. Cheryl Danlow (left), of Kitchener completed 24 while Cheryl Allen, of Wingham finished 12 clubs. Other members reaching high levels of acheivement were Kari-Anne Nicholson, Bluevale, 12 and Ann Garniss, of Wingham completeing 18. Family has Saskatchewan visitors