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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-06-28, Page 13elgrave The news from Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 Nethery-Leishmans host 50th annual reunion Careful shopper Rodney McIntosh of Belgrave takes a close look at the offerings at the Belgrave Country Social held this past Saturday. Following a sale of crafts and a penny auction, people were able to enjoy a delicious barbecue supper. Brownies go camping Get Your Message AROUND THE WORLD IMMEDIATELY If you have important papers that need to go somewhere FAST...use the CITIZEN'S FAX MACHINE! Our Fax machine can contact any other Fax machine, in the world, instantly. We offer this service for a cost of $4.00 per printed sheet for the first one and $1.00 per additional sheet. (and the long' distance charges are free in Ontario) Our Fax Number, is also your number, so use it to receive your messages at $1.00 per sheet. HERE ARE OUR FAX NUMBERS.... BOTH 523-9140 BRUSSELS 887-9021 WE CAN RECEIVE 24 HRS. PER DAY! THE CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1995. PAGE 13. The 50th annual Nethery- Leishman reunion was held on Sunday, June 25 at HuIlett Central School, Londesboro, with 75 signing the register. Guests were present from California, Forest, Orillia, Parry Sound, Sarnia, Toronto, Blenheim, Kitchener, Hanover, Kincardine, London, Mitchell, Goderich, Wingham, Bluevale, Clinton, Blyth, Londesboro, Belgrave and surrounding district. Ella Ives of Blyth was in charge of the sports, which were enjoyed by all. Following the supper hour, the president, John Nethcry of Forest, conducted the meeting. He announced the deaths during the past year: Alvin Gallagher and Mark Mathers. A few moment's silence followed in remembrance. The program continued with Robin McCallum of Toronto, playing the bagpipes and the Snell family singing several songs. Glen McGill told somelrish jokes which were enjoyed by all. The minutes of the first Nethery- Leishman reunion in 1945 were read by Isabel Garniss of Wingham. Special prizes were awarded by Congratulations to Shawn Galbraith, son of Scott and Linda Galbraith for receiving his first green stripe in Tae Kwon Do at Kitchener last month. Mabel's Moms met at the home of Mabel Wheeler on Wednesday, June 21. It being a nice warm sunny day they had their meeting on the deck and also enjoyed a pot luck lunch. Attending were Andrea Stevenson, Mathew and Tyler; Lila Procter and Ben; Kim McArter, Kristen and Lacey; Linda Hess and Andrew; Donna Raynard, Trevor and Heidi; Candice Chaffe and Brandon; Sherri Sippel, Christie, Scott and Neil; Melanie Pletch, Meagan and Ben; Sandra Dorsch and Melinda; Michelle Young and Sara; Kim Higgins and Laura and Rev. Mary Jane Hobden. Last week Betty Irwin went to Port Carling and visited with daughters, Colleen Vanderjagt and Lorna Glover and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson of Burr and Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Wide, Trevor and friend Phil of Hamilton, Continued from page 12 the visitors over the next two innings, scoring six to Brussels two. Runners were Franken and Oldfield. Brussels tried to close the gap in the sixth when Harrison, Robbie McKercher and Franken all made it home, while Kerr shut down oppo- sition in the bottom half of the inning. However, it was too little, too late and the visitors were defeated by two. The following night Brussels hosted Seaforth losing once again John Nethcry to: youngest person present, Katelyn McCallum of Hanover; oldest person present, Violet Cooper of Clinton; person coming the farthest, Helen Kelly of California; the couple who is married 50 years this year, Mr. and Mrs. Glen McGill of Orillia. A gift of appreciation was given to the secretary-treasurer Mary Isabel Nethery for her continuing service for the past 40 years. Celebrating a birthday that day was Violet Cooper. The youngest person, who was at the first Nethery-Leishman reunion in 1945 is Ella Ives. Other prizes went to: guess the answer contests, Kim Nethery and Donna Johnston; guessing old photo contest, Isabel Garniss; number of candies in a jar, Barbara Bosman; lucky plates, Bill Nethery and Barbara Bosman. A treat of watermelon was given to everyone by John Nethery of Forest and the reunion closed by singing Auld Lang Syne. The 1996 Nethery-Leishman reunion will be held on June 23 at Londesboro. President for next year is John Nethery of Forest and secretary-treasurer is Mary Isabel Nethery of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. John Sumner from Las Crucs, New Mexico visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Happy Birthday to Norma Rintoul of Whitechurch whose birthday was June 21. Family members celebrating this special occasion were Thelma Cardiff of Brussels; Anne, Dave and Jeff Oberholtzen of Waterloo; Donna and Harry, Michael and Michele Gutoskee and friend, Darren of Kitchener; Doris, Leonard, Mark, Tracey and Tim Robinson, Belgrave; Neil, Helen and Stuart Rintoul, RR 2, Lucknow; and Gordon, Sharon, and Heather Campbell of Belgrave. They dined out for a lovely smorgasbord supper at the Country Inn in Brussels and then later went back to Gordon, Sharon and Heather's home for cake. John, Linda, Jeremy and Justin Campbell visited on the weekend at Grand Bend with Bob and Heather Maass of London and Nelson, Susan and Laura Desjardin of Grand Bend. by a score of 9-5. Oldfield pitched the full four innings, accumulating 11 walks and nine strikeouts. Seaforth got off to a strong start with three runs, while Brussels managed just one when Oldfield crossed the plate. Brussels narrowed the lead to one with a run scored by Philip Leger in the second, but a six run third for Seaforth gave them a big edge. Oldfield's run in the third cut the lead, then two runs scored by Chris Coulter and Leger brought them to within four to end the game. Club meets The last meeting for the summer of the Belgrave Community Club was held on June 2 at the Commun- ity Centre with president Jack Taylor in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of 0 Canada accompanied by Freda Johnston at the piano. The committee in charge of purchasing shrubs for the front of the Community Centre reported that they had been planted and that the Belgrave Co-op had donated half the cost. Some geraniums were to be planted as well. Those having wedding anniver- saries in June were recognized. They are Lois and Stuart Chamney, Jane and Bob Grasby, Ada and Ross Taylor. Ross was also celebrating his birthday. Information from Robin Hood Tours was given regarding trips to Seniors Jubilee Concerts. A nominating committee of Lois Chamney, Lloyd Appleby and Garner Nicholson was appointed to have a slate of officers ready for the annual meeting to be held Sept. 8. Correspondence was read from USCO outlining activities and events that they are currently involved in. The meeting adjourned with a motion made by Gamer Nicholson. B. Irwin visits Pt. Carling Oldfield strikes out 9 Last weekend 10 Brownies along with some mothers went camping for the weekend at Keewaydin north of Kintail. Enjoying the warm weather as they camped in tents were Lindsay Malhiot, Amanda Dorsch, Kristen Palmer, Emily Elston, Felichia Price, Ellen Procter, Janisa Cloakey, Nicole Meier, Camara Yuill, Nicole Procter, Lori Malhiot, Sandra Dorsch and Alice Yuill. Helping out were Lorene Walker, and Karen Marks. The girls were working on their Space badge which they all received.