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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coultes of
Belgrave have just returned from a
week's visit to Bermuda. Mrs.
Coultes attended a meeting of the
National Consultation of United
Church Women which was hosted
by the Bermuda Presbyterial. This
Presbyterial is a part of the
maritime conference of the United
Church of Canada.
Twelve conference presidents
from across Canada accompanied
by seven of their husbands were
shown around the island by various
members of the Methodist Church
of Bermuda.
On Monday evening, over 100
women attended a rally where the
conference presidents entertained
and told of the work of United
Church Women in Canada.
This was a history making event,
as it was the first time any group
from the United Church of Canada
had visited the island to give
encouragement to the people of
Bermuda.
The guests were hosted in homes
of various members and were
shown an extremely warm
welcome by all.
Mrs. Coultes is the president
elect of the National Consultation.
Euchre
Six tables were in play at the
weekly euchre which was held in
the Belgrave WI Hall, Wednesday,
Feb. 2.
Winners were: high lady, Mrs.
Lois Chamney; second high, Mrs.
Ruth Johnston; most twos, Mrs.
Edythe Coultes; low lady, Mrs.
Dorothy Logan; high man, John
King; second high, Jack Taylor;
most twos, George Michie; low
man, Bob Grasby.
There will be euchre Wednesday,
Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.
Breakfast Club to meet March 5
The Belgrave Men's Breakfast
Club met Saturday morning, Feb. 5
in Knox United Church
schoolroom with 19 men present. A
pancake breakfast was served and
the guest speaker was Dr. Stewart
Anderson of Wingham.
Their next meeting will be
Auburn Horticultural Society
determines upcoming programs
The Horticultural Society's
annual meeting was held Monday,
Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Dessert and
beverage was served by the
executive. Anne Vincent opened
the meeting and read the slate of
officers as follows: president,
Sherri Cartwright; second vice,
Mary Stoll; acting secretary, Anne
Vincent; assistant secretary, Marion
Haggitt; treasurer, Ell Lapp;
pianist, Marjorie McDougall;
telephone committee, Maureen
Bean, Kay Lapp and Frances Clark.
Directors to retire in 1995 are
Maxine Seers, Teresa Roetcisoen-
der, Mary Stroll, Jane Giousher and
Eunice Arthur. Directors to retire in
1996 are Dorothy Schneider, Betsy
Verwey, Maureen Bean, Tena
Empey and Erma Cartwright.
Programs are set for March 14,
May 9, June 13, Oct. 10 and Nov.
14.
The society will again be caring
for flower beds and flower boxes
throughout the village as well as
placing park benches for everyone
to use to enjoy the village. Work
will also continue on the hillside
ground cover at the west end of
Auburn.
Parish selects officers
Belgrave Knox United annual
meeting was held Jan. 30 after
lunch, following the morning
service.
Rev. Paul Boughton opened the
meeting with scriptures and Murray
Scott chairman, conducted the
meeting. Sheila Nixon was elected
secretary.
The minutes of 1993 were read
followed by reports from the
treasurer, Lome Campbell, and the
auditor, Elizabeth Procter. Brian
Potter, chairman of the board of
stewards presented the 1994
budget. The members moved to
accept the budget and the Mission
and Service Fund allotment.
Election for Officers was held.
Elected to the Session were John
Campbell, Ken Procter and Mary
Hunter. The Stewards elected were
Brian Potter, Donald R. Procter and
Donald G. Procter. George Michie
and Ross Procter were elected
trustees. Ushers and Offering
Stewards and Ministry and
Personnel Committee remained the
same.
Elected to the Christian
Education Committee were
Melanie Pletch and Anne Spivey.
Elizabeth Procter was elected for
the Manse Committee and the
16 attend UCW meeting
The Evening Unit of the UCW
met on Tuesday evening, Feb. 1 in
the church schoolroom with Wilma
Higgins and Irene Lamont as
hostess. Sixteen members answered
the roll call.
Barbara Anderson welcomed
everyone and opened the meeting
with the poem, "Laugh a Little,
Sing a Little".
Mildred Yuill had charge of the
worship on the theme
"Adventurous Religion". She
opened with prayer and the
scripture reading from Proverbs 22,
verses one, two, eight and nine and
Mark 8, verses 27 - 38 was read by
Laura Johnston.
Saturday, March 5.
"Mabel's Moms", met at the
home of Mabel Wheeler on
Wednesday, Feb. 2. Present were
Andrea Stevenson, Mathew and
Tyler, Waneta Leishman, Melissa
and Alice Yuill with her son
Claren.
Tickets were drawn and Jean
Plaetzer and Jane Giousher won
pots of tulips. The meeting then
adjourned.
Abu can lose a lot
more than your licence
drinking and driving.
Belgrave Kinsmen
Calendar Draw
Sun., Jan. 30, Garry Bowen,
Lambeth, $40; Mon., Jan. 31,
Dan Nichol, Southampton, $220;
Tues., Feb. 1, Jim Shaw,
Bluevale, $40; Wed., Feb. 2,
Bruce & Cindy Casemore,
Wingham, $40; Thurs., Feb. 3,
Cathy McMillan, Wroxeter, $40;
Fri., Feb. 4, John Moran,
Teeswater, $40; Sat., Feb. 5,
Raymond Haugh, Wingham,
$40.
auditors were re-elected. The
resignation of Olive Bolt, as
members of the Memorial Fund
Committee was accepted with
thanks. Loma Johnston was elected
for that position.
George Michie gave the
Observer report. Mike Cottrill was
elected to the position of Observer
representative.
The Country Fayre date was set
for June 25. The motion was made
to review and update the church
role. Outside groups wishing to use
the church are to contact Linda
Campbell.
John McIntosh, on behalf of the
congregation, thanked Rev. Paul
Boughton and his wife for the
leadership during the year of
transition. Rev. Boughton
responded, encouraging the group
to use the Steering Committee
recommendations. He expressed
thanks to those present and to Rev.
John Roberts.
Members extended appreciation
to other members who offered their
services to the church during 1993.
The next annual meeting will be
Sunday, Jan. 29, 1995.
Meeting was adjourned and Rev.
Boughton closed with prayer.
Hymns "Onward Christian
Soldiers" and "Through all the
Changing Scenes of Life" were
sung. Mildred read the meditation
and the offering was received and
dedicated. Mildred closed the
worship service with prayer.
Barbara Anderson conducted the
business. She announced the
general meeting of UCW, Feb. 10
at the church with a pot luck supper
at 6:30 p.m., with Ruth Alton
speaking on her trip to Japan. There
will be lunch after church, Feb. 20
with Mabel Wheeler's group in
charge.
Meet the Moderator Rev. Stanley
McKay at North Street United
Church, Goderich, Feb. 10.
The March meeting will be held
at the home of Muriel Coultes with
Barbara Anderson’s group in
charge of lunch, Mabel Wheeler's
group in charge of worship and
Loma Cook's group, the program.
Roll call for March will be visits
to sick and shut-ins. It was decided
to give a donation to the Son-Shine
singers.
Louise Bosman was in charge of
the program. She opened by asking
everyone to think on the statement,
"Why am I Here". She told the life
of Esther and showed a video on
the "Story of Esther". Louise closed
the program by reading from
Philippians, saying God was
always at Esther's side to guide her,
as he does us.
A social time followed with
lunch served by Doris Michie and
Sheila Nixon.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1994. PAGE 13
New councillor
Keith Johnston of Cone. 1, Morris Twp. became the new
councillor after the seat was vacated by Wayne Riley. Mr.
Johnston has lived in Morris Twp. all his life and along with
wife Bonnie and son David they own 720 acres. He says
he has the time and energy to devote to the position and
believes the north half of the township should be
represented on council. Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie
helps with the paper signing.
Ora Bruce CUPID’S
hosts WMS
The Women's Missionary Society
met at the home of Mrs. Ora Bruce
on Monday, Jan. 31. Mrs. Alice
Nicholson opened with the call to
worship. The hymn "Come Let Us
Sing of a Wonderful Love", was
read in unison.
Mrs. Margaret Siertsema read the
scripture and Mrs. Nicholson led in
prayer. Roll call was answered by a
Bible verse on "Love". A report n
the annual meeting was given. The
synodical meeting will be held in
Wingham on April 19, 20. Mrs.
Siertsema gave the secretary's
report and Mrs. Ivy Cloakey gave
the financial report.
Mrs. Siertsema read a poem,
"Small Boy's Dilemma". Mrs.
Nicholson read a story from the
Glad Tidings written by June
Stevens entitled "Written in Love".
"All Things Bright and Beauti
ful", was read and Mrs. Nicholson
closed the meeting with a poem,
"Reach Out".
The hostess served lunch and
asocial time was enjoyed.
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