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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-29, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1995. The news tram elgrave Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 Couple returns from trip Thank you The Citizen publisher Keith Roulston presents Helen Stonehouse with a plaque in appreciation for her years of service and her contribution to the community of Belgrave. Mrs. Stonehouse was the hamlet's correspondent for over two decades. She retired earlier this year. Final Trinity service set Paul's Trinity and the Holy Eucharist celebrated. After worship the congregation will share in a pot luck supper. Did you know that one in eight Canadian seniors has a visual impairment? Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Jesus Is Lord Guests Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coultes have returned from a two-week trip at New Zealand and Australia. While in Melbourne they visited with their son, Steve who is an engineer with a construction company there. They enjoyed very good weather. Freda Johnston, Laura Johnston, Mabel Wheeler and Freda Scott enjoyed seeing the musical comedy Crazy For You at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto on Wednesday, March 22. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Belgrave, Brussels and Blyth School Fair. A variety concert with local talent is scheduled for May 26. Anybody who would have any anecdote or anything else they would like to share pertaining to the School Fair or the East Wawanosh Public School is asked to contact Mrs. Linda Campbell 357-2188. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCallum and Jamie and Mrs. Jean Cook visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Cook and family of Owen Sound on Tuesday, March 21. Euchre was played on Wednes- day, March 22 in the Women's Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Agnes Gaunt; second high lady, Jane Grasby; lone hands, Aileen Leddy; low lady, Iona MacLean; high man, Bob Grasby; second high man, Jim Coultes; lone hands, Oscar Kieffer, low man, Jean Paulson, playing as a man. The next euchre is Wednesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. Knox United Church Board of Stewards' Pancake Supper is on Wednesday, April 5. On March 22 the seniors bowling scores were as follows: men, Gordon Louttit, 102, 216 and 149; Bob Corbert, 136, 170 and 192; Hap Swatridge, 215, 206 and 213; George Michie, 194 and 171; Clarence McCallum, 103, 86 and 93; Ray Neill, 104, 97 and 83; Ken Saxton, 128, 156 and 216; ladies - Marj Coultes, 127 and 145; Alice Nicholson, 147 and 94; Betty Irwin, 69 and 97; Ivy Cloakey, 130 UCW enjoys The general meeting of the UCW of Knox United Church, Belgrave was held on March 23 at 8 p.m. in the church school room. President Wilma Higgins opened the meeting by reading a poem "Little Crocus". Donna Shaw introduced Shawn and Chris Cottrill, who each played a piano solo. Louise Bosman opened the worship with prayer, followed by hymn 102. Ida Procter read the poem "An Easter Promise" and Louise gave the devotion "Triumphs of the Tomb". The offering was received and dedicated. Hymn 107 was sung, and prayer closed the service. Lindsay Michie, Candace Irwin and Margie Gordon gave a very interesting report on their trip to Toc Alpha. Muriel Coultes introduced the video "Hatch, Match and Dispatch." The stories of Hannah and Rizpah were viewed and discussion followed. Wilma Higgins thanked Muriel for the presentation. and 134; Annie Cook, 82 and 140; Doris Michie, 118 and 120; Evelyn Galbraith, 79 and 78; Irene Lamont, 119 and 107; Kathleen Westerhout, 92 and 133; Louise Bosman, 86 and 122; Mae Louttit, 92 and 127; Eleanor Neill, 107. The men's breakfast is Saturday, April 1 at 8 a.m. in the Knox United Church basement. The guest speaker is Murray Hall, who will talk on antique cars. On Friday, March 24 there were 12 tables of shoot in play at the Community Centre. Winners were: ladies' high, Lois Chamney; second high lady, Audrey Edgar; most shoots, Doris Michie; lucky draws, Ora Bruce, Jean Pattison, Kay Rich; men's high, Harvey Edgar; second high man, Lloyd Appleby; most shoots, Dennis Leddy; lucky draws, Olive Bolt and Helen Dougherty, playing as a man and Lome Jamieson. The next shoot party is Friday, April 7 in the Community Centre starting with a pot luck meal at 12:30 p.m. Friends and neighbours of the community extend sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morton, Ian and Heather in the loss of Judy's mother Mrs. Doris Comba of Atmonte on March 15. May thoughts and prayers be with the Morton family at this time of sorrow. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield township spent a few days at her grandmother's Mrs. Betty Irwin in the March break. Sandra Mayberry of Londesboro visited on Thursday with Beth Procter. Maxine Zettler of RR 4, Walkerton, Sherri, Amanda and Alicia visited on Friday and enjoyed the Shamrock Lunch at the arena. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Procter were Paul Smithson and friend of Toronto. Beth Procter and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayberry of Londesboro were also guests on Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Procter. soloists The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Barbara Anderson gave the treasurer's report, and a motion was made by Mabel Wheeler to give $1,500 to the Manse Fund. Barbara also gave a report of the Annual Meeting in Stratford on Feb. 20. Wilma Higgins read a letter outlining the needs for this season at Camp Menesetung. A decision about donating was deferred until the May meeting. Wilma also mentioned the London Conference annual meeting. A motion was made by Laura Johnston, and seconded by Barbara Anderson, to purchase two Easter lilies for the church. A letter from Lewis Flowers was read by Wilma Higgins. The May general meeting will be held on May 25. Doris Michie is in charge and the topic is Ken Wood's trip to China. Reverend Mary Jane Hobden closed the meeting with prayer and lunch was enjoyed. WI hosts last meeting of season There were 50 members and friends present for the last Women's Institute pot luck luncheon of the season on Tuesday, March 21. Women's Institute president Mrs. Dorothy Coultes welcomed everyone and then she called upon the Reverend John Roberts to ask the blessing. Following the meal, Mrs. Coultes led in a sing-song of favourite tunes. She was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Gladys Van Camp, who also read two poems. Mrs. Van Camp then introduced Eileen Baker, the guest speaker, who gave an interesting account of the cashew nut business which she and her husband operate out of their farms in Guatemala and Bluevale. Mrs. Baker invited everyone to sample the cashews and related products which were greatly enjoyed. She was thanked and given a token of appreciation by Mrs. Van Camp. Nancy Jardin then favoured everyone with two poems. Mrs. Coultes added her thanks to Mrs. Baker for such an interesting presentation and also to Mrs. Van Camp and Mrs. Jardin for their poems which were greatly appreciated. A brief business meeting followed when members were reminded of a number of upcoming events. Belgrave Kinsmen Calendar Draw Mar. 19, Marie Silverthorn, Wingham; Mar. 20, Allen Walk- er, Wingham; Mar. 21, Don and Maria Green, Listowel; Mar. 22, Muriel Taylor, Belgrave; Mar. 23, Barb Fritz, Brussels; Mar. 24, Iona McLean, Brussels; Mar. 25, Dale Machan, Brussels. The date for the final service at Trinity Anglican Church in Belgrave will take place on May 7. Trinity is amalgamating with St. Paul's Anglican in Wingham. The Rt. Rev. C. Robert Townshend, Bishop of Georgian Bay will preside at a service of Thanksgiving which will begin at Trinity in Belgrave at 4 p.m. At about 4:45 the congregation will load its altar and furnishings on trucks and drive in procession to St. Paul's. 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