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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-31, Page 15The news from elgrave Dows host United Church annual meeting, Jan 23 Alley oop A perfect volley by Curtis Knight of East Wawanosh Public School during the regional volleyball championships at F.E. Madil Secondary School as his team took on Grey Central Public School. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1996 PAGE 15. Knox parish elects officers Members of the Calvin-Brick United Church congregation gathered at the home of Donald and Gloria Dow on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23 for their annual meeting. Introduced and welcomed to the meeting was the Rev. Rea Grant, minister of the Wingham United Church, who has been appointed supervising minister of the Belgrave Pastoral charge while Rev. Mary Jane Hobden is on maternity leave. Rev. Rea Grant called the meeting to order with devotion and prayer, then briefly outlined what his role as supervising minister would involve and was appointed chairperson for the meeting. Financial statements were presented showing that all obligations had been fulfilled. Accepted was the proposed pastoral charge budget for the year 1996 as well as the Mission and Service Fund objective of $11,000 for 1996. Officers elected to session were: Yvonne Coultes, Donna Palmer; Board of Stewards, Chris Palmer, Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Those attending were Lila Procter and Ben; Sherry Sippel, Christie, Scott and Daniel; Claren Yuill; Sandra Dorsch and Melinda; Connie Shiell and Christopher; Donna Raynard, Trevor and Heidi; Waneta Leishman and Melissa; Andrea Stevenson, Mathew and Tyler; Kim Higgins and Laura; Linda Hess and Andrew; Shannon Weitendorf and Erin, Elaine Scott and Paton. Their topic was "Hospital Care". Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson spent last weekend visiting with Sheila and Doug Cousins and Brandon at Guelph. Les Shaw's brother Ross and his wife Pat Shaw of Stoney Creek were weekend guests at the home of Les and Donna Shaw. They braved the stormy weather to get here. Frank and Dorothy Procter, Wayne and Debbie Hopper, Sandra and Larry Mayberry are home from The seniors bowling scores for Wednesday, Jan. 24 were: Alice Nicholson, 71, 138; Ivy Cloakey, 95, 120; Muriel Taylor, 92, 125; Laura Johnston, 122, 125; Doris Remington, 180, 14.4; Mae Louttit, 144, 109; Louise Bosman, 130, 110; Doris Michie, 103, 102; Elea- nor Neil, 68, 98; Evelyn Galbraith, 113, 106; Kay McCormick, 126, 134. On Wednesday, Jan. 24 there were six tables of euchre in play. Prizes went to: high lady, Aileen Leddy; lone hands, Jean Thedorf; low lady, Lois Chamney; high man, George Carter; lone hands, Kay McCormick (playing as a man); low man, Jack Taylor. Ronald McBurney, Donald Dow; trustees, Roy Dawson, David Beecroft; UCW rep., Joan Peterson; Sunday School co-ordinator, Joan Vincent; church treasurer, Jessie McGee; lay delegate to Presbytery, Monica Bleeker. Elected to other committees were Ronald McBumey to ministry and personnel; Donna and Chris Palmer, manse; Gloria Dow, Margaret Jamieson, auditors; Agnes McBurney, Observer rep.; Jessie McGee, Gloria Dow, music committee; Vicky Black, Rene Bleeker, Steven McBurney, offering stewards; Ivan Dow, pulpit supply committee; Gloria Dow, visitation committee. United Church Women executive is president, Joan Pederson; secretary, Elsie Palmer; treasurer, Margaret Jamieson. Expressions of thanks were extended to Donald and Gloria Dow, to Rea Grant and to Rev. Mary Jane Hobden. Rev. Rea Grant closed the meeting with prayer. A social half hour followed. a vacation at St. San Andres Island (part of Columbia). The next seniors meeting is Friday, Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Centre. The Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 East Wawanosh students enjoyed a day of skiing at Talisman on Tuesday, Jan. 23. They were accompanied by some teachers and parents. They boarded the buses at 7 a.m. and returned back to the school at about 6:30 p.m. all having a fun day skiing with no injuries. The Brownies and Sparks met at their regular time on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the East Wawanosh Public School. The Brownies learned about Canada while the Sparks enjoyed singing songs and playing games. They are collecting lids from juice cans. These will be used to make party favours for St. Patrick's Day for the Wingham and District Hospital. Call Alice Yuill at 357- 4038 if you do have any juice lids. There will be euchre again on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The seniors enjoyed a Shoot party on Friday, Jan. 26 in the Belgrave Community Centre. There were 13 tables. Prizes went to: high lady, Audrey Edgar; second high lady, Lois Chamney; most shoots, Alice Nicholson; low lady, Lillian Appleby; high man, Harvey Edgar; second high man, Ed Stewart; most shoots, Gordon Bosman; low man, George Michie. The next shoot party will be on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. starting with dessert followed by shoot. Everyone is welcome. The annual meeting of Knox United Church, Belgrave was held on Sunday, Jan. 28 with 37 people present. On motion of Les Shaw and George Michie, Murray Scott was nominated chairperson for the meeting. John Nixon and Donna Shaw moved that Dorothy Coultes be secretary for the meeting. The minutes of the previous annual meeting were accepted. There was no business arising from the minutes. A brief report of the Board of Cottrills entertain UCW The general meeting of the UCW was held Jan. 25 in the church schoolroom at 6:30 p.m. A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed by members and their husbands. Following the supper Wilma Higgins called on Shawn and Christopher Cottrill, who entertained by each playing a piano solo. Kay Roberts and Loma Cook led the worship service on the theme "A New You" based on Genesis 1, verse 1. Hymns, For Thy Mercy and Thy Grace, Standing at the Portal and 0 God Our Help In Ages Past were sung. The offering was received and dedicated. Kay Roberts gave the meditation ''God's work for the New Year" and Loma Cook closed the worship service with prayer. Wilma Higgins conducted the business. Thank you notes were read and the treasurer's report given. She announced the next general meeting is March 28. Tanya Verburg of Auburn is guest speaker at the annual meeting of the UCW Feb. 12 at Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. The World Day of Prayer is March 1 in the Presbyterian Church, Belgrave. Mabel Wheeler introduced the guest speaker, Ross Procter, who gave an interesting presentation of his and Mary's trip to Africa. Barbara Anderson thanked Ross and Rev. Roberts closed the meeting with prayer. Fish selling out Under an amendment to the Game and Fish Act, anglers, who fish anywhere in Ontario, are prohibited from selling their catches of fish. It is also illegal for anyone to purchase fish caught by anglers. The amendment to Section 72, which took effect Jan. 1, states: "Except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations, no person shall sell, offer for sale, purchase, barter, culture or be concerned in the sale, purchase, barter or culture of fish other than species designated in the regulation." Yellow perch angled from the waters of Lake St. Francis in eastern Ontario may continue to be sold, but only within the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The sale of angler-caught fish has long been an issue within Ontario's angling community. With this new regulation, angling will focus on the recreational values of fishing and no longer involve commercial- ization of the fish caught. Stewards was given by Les Shaw. John Nixon spoke on behalf of the trustees. The treasurer's report was given by Lorne Campbell. The budget as reported in the annual report was approved. Anyone wishing alterations in the list of members as printed in the annual report is asked to notify Anne Spivey. A motion was made and seconded by Muriel Coultes and Barbara Anderson that the objective be set at $12,000 for the Mission and Service fund. Election of officers session to retire in 1998: Melanie Pletch nominated by Donna Shaw, Elizabeth Procter nominated by John McIntosh, John Nixon nominated by Mabel Wheeler. Nominations closed on motion of George Procter and John Campbell. Stewards to retire in 1998: Joyce Vincent, nominated by Doreen Marks, Mabel Wheeler nominated by John Nixon, George Inglis nominated by Les Shaw. Nominations closed by John Nixon and John Campbell. Heater McIntosh has resigned from the board of stewards. It was suggested by George Procter that the stewards look after filling the vacancy. John Nixon was elected to the board of trustees to retire in year 2,000. Jack Taylor and Arnold Spivey have asked to have their names removed from list of ushers. All stewards and youth group members were added to the usher list. Maureen Hopf was added to the Christian Education Committee. It was noted at the meeting that Ivan Dow was retiring from the ministry and personnel committee. He is to be replaced by someone from Calvin Brick. Bill Coultes agreed to continue as lay person to presbytery. The Christian Education Committee is to replace Heather McIntosh (Church School co- ordinator). The Session rep. on the Christian Education Committee is respon- sible for calling a Christian Education Committee meeting. Dorothy Coultes gave a short report on the Memorial Fund Committee noting that a brass Bible stand and photocopier had been added to the church. The committee of Laura Johnston and Dorothy Coultes will remain the same. Auditors Elizabeth Procter and Mike Cottrill will continue for another year. Reported by Lorne Campbell that 98 families were receiving The Observer. The Country Social will be held on June 22. This is to be organized by the UCW. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to the minister by the meeting secretary. Murray Scott thanked all those who contributed so willingly and faithfully to the daily and weekly activities of the church with special mention to those who contributed extra because of the manse purchase and financing. A note of thanks from Rev. Mary Jane for the support shown her over the year was read by Murray. The next annual meeting will be held on Jan. 26, 1997 following lunch after the morning service. The meeting was adjourned. Murray Scott closed the meeting with prayer asking for guidance for the church and members in the coming year. Sparks collect juice lids 24 gather for euchre