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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-11-29, Page 16DID YOU KNOW? — One third of all stroke victims are under the age of 65 MAO fr•OKI years? fOUNDMIOM thel The news, from Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1995. Golden days Family and friends of Tom and Betty Finch gathered at Brussels Legion, Nov. 25, to help the couple mark their 50th v.'edding anniversary. Couple marks golden anniversary Tom and. Betty Finch of Brussels were the honoured guests at a 50th anniversary celebration at the Brus- sels Legion Hall, Saturday after- noon. Tom and Betty were married Nov. 24, 1945 at Christ Church Cathedral in Hamilton where they lived briefly following their mar- riage. While there Tom was employed in the steel mills. They then moved to Belmont to farm, then in 1959 purchased a farm in Grey Twp. Several years ago they moved to Brussels, though they The hosts for the nine tables of euchre at the Ethel Hall Monday evening were Jan Morris and Dorothy Dilworth. Winners were: 50/50, Scott McLean; high lady, Shirley Ver- stoep; high man, Mac Smith; low lady, Dorothy Hamilton; low man, Bob Bateman; most lone hands, Hazel McKenzie and Ross The fourth annual meeting 01 the 5R's Community Thrift Shop was held Nov. 20 at the Presbyterian Church. Twenty-five people enjoyed a pot luck supper and the program. Reports were received: from the board, given by chair Betty Graber; the financial report by Nancy Exel; the auditor's report by Gertie Kellington and the staff report by Wendy Martin, Joan Jacobs, Brenda Gilkes and Marie Bernard. The store continues to support itself despite decreased sales. An adjustment of expenses brought the still own a 100-acre property in Grey and Tom helps out on the farm they sold last year to their son Gord. The Finches also have three daughters, Margaret, Linda and Beverly. They are the proud grand- parents of 10 and grew-grandpar- ents of three. While farming continues to be Tom's 'hobby', Betty is active in the community volunteering at the Thrift Shop and as a member of the Alter Guild and the ACW of St. John's Anglican Church in Brus- sels. Stephenson; table prize, Adrian Verstoep, Marg McDonald and Harold and Jean McNaughton; tally prize, Marion Behrns, Velma Sleightholme, Isabelle Gray, Aileen Mann, Hilda Holmes, Jim Smith, Becky Rupple, Allan Kennedy, Caroline Cunningham, John Sub- ject, Eva Harrison and Bill Dobson. The next euchre will be Dec. 4. store to year-end in a balance position. Sales were down $4,000 and expenses up $2,000 'so the churches for the first time in the store's history did not receive a donation. 5R's continues to be a buzz of activity as committed volunteers make it the success it is. The 95/96 board voted in by the membership at this annual meeting includes Nancy Exel, Sharon Freeman, Linda Garland, Betty Grab v, Caroline Kemaghan, Trixie Pfeiffefiand Mary Lou Ruttan. Ideas and new volunteers arc always welcome at the 5R's. bituaries ROBERT M. (MAC) SCOTT Robert M. (Mac) Scott of Scaforth, died at Scaforth Com- munity Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995. He was 80. Born in Brussels on Sept. 9, 1915, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Knight) Scott. He was married to the late Helen Beattie. He was a farmer and a member of Northside United Church. • Mr. Scott is survived by his children, Jean and Arnold Taylor of Bayfield, Robert Scott of Scaforth and Marguerite (Mrs. Ron Gross) of Londesboro. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ron, Don and Nancy Taylor, and Larry and Denise Gross. One great-grand- daughter, Sarah Taylor, also survives him. Mr. Scott was predeceased by three sisters, Jean Scott, Helen Smith and -Florence McCutcheon, and by one son-in-law Ron Gross. • The funeral service was held on A public meeting, held Nov. 27 in Wingham led to the formation of the "North Huron Community Share," a community-based organization to serve this region. The group's first project will be to establish a community-based food bank to provide emergency assistance to all people in the region wile are .in need. Planning Anne Hemingway was worship leader at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 26. The scripture lesson for the service was 1 Peter 1: 3-5. Carl Siemon gave the message. He pointed out that we are doing people no favour if we don't tell them the truth about God. Jesus said we must be "Born Again", yet many good living people don't really know what that means. Siemon asked a few soul- searching questions such as: "Are we really listening?" "Are our children afraid to talk to us?" "Are we taking responsibility for our children?" We must deal with a child with meekness .and gentleness. He stated that once someone has truly accepted Christ, he will want to study the scriptures, and they will have a new meaning for us. Jesus does not want to condemn us; He wants us to come. Some of the youth group, Lyle Hemingway, Dave Becker, Joel Greenwood and Terry Pardys introduced the message with a drama presentation. Lloyd and Erla Koch provided special music by way of a duct, entitled "Without Him".-Tim Procter played for the offertory. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the women gathered at the church for the monthly fellowship. Rhonda Horst Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Box and Smith Funeral Chapel in Scaforth with Rev. Bruce Cook of Northside United Church in Scaforth officiating. Interment is in Brussels Cemetery.-- JACOB MICHAEL AND CALEB JOHN EVANS HICKEY Jacob and Caleb Hickey beloved infant twin sons of Laurie Hickey of Brussels passed away at Wingharn and District Hospital on Monday, Nev. 27, 1995. Dear grandsons of Judy and Emerson Hickey and great-grandsons of Robert Hickey and Arthur Stone both of Wingham. Jacob and Caleb- will be lovingly remembered -forever by their aunts, uncles and cousins. Private family services were held at the McBurncy Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Reverend John P. Vaudry officiated. Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery. ROSE MOSES Rose Hanna Moses, formerly of Brussels, now of Blyth passed away on Thursday, Nov. 23 in has already begun. The founding group includes people representing many area churches, business and industry, local government, unions, and interested citizens. The group represents a broad cross-section of the people of North Huron. Although they come from many backgrounds, they share a common concern for those in the community who do not have enough to adequately feed and Suzanne Wideman were in charge of the meeting. Madeline Kcupfer, reflexologist from Newry, shared some of her experiences with the group and spoke about reflexology. Next Sunday, Victor Dorsch, from New Hamburg will be the guest speaker. Wingham and District Hospital in her 78th year. She is survived by her husband, Archie of Blyth, rid two daughters, Margaret of London and Joan of Blyth. She was predeceased by an infant son, James. She was born in Wiwa Hill, Sask. and was the daughter of the late George Armson and Charlc to Jackson, Armson. She is survived by four .sisters, Leone Young, Kathleen Myers, Joyce-Hoffman and Ruth Masson, and one brother Harold Armson, all of Western Canada. Rose was predeceased by two brothers, Edgar Armson and Clarence Armson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Rose rested at Betts Funeral Home, Brussels from 1 p.m. Saturday until the funeral service at 2 p.m. the service was; officiated by Rev. Campbell. Pallbearers were: John Perrie Jr., Leslie Perrie, Cleon Brubacher, Glen Haney, Murray Hoover, and George Szarek. In remembrance donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Diabetic Association would be appreciated by the family. themselves and their families. A steering committee will be meeting next week to get the project underway. The chairperson is Ms. Joan van der Meer, who brings to this task considerable experience in community support programs. She is presently a member, of the board of the Wingham and Area Senior Day Centre. She has served on the board of the Wingham and Area Palliative Care Service and on the steering committee for the Huron- Perth District Health Council. Van der Meer has also worked as a community support co-ordinator with Town and Country Homcmakers. She said: "An urgent need exists, to provide adequate nutrition to many in our area." The group plans a public information meeting on Friday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Trinity Anglican Church, Wingham. Everyone is-welcome and encour- aged to conic and share their concerns and ideas. 9 tables of euchre at hall 5Rs ends year with balance A. Hemingway, worship leader Group organizes to share akShOP FEATURING MEN'S WORKWEAR 180 Josephine St., Wingham 357-4503