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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-09-18, Page 14Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 The news from elgrave 10 attend UCW meeting Relocations and newcomers Though some of the faces may be familiar to Blyth residents, East Wawanosh Public School students greeted Karen Webster, librarian and Grade 6/7 teacher, left and pfincipal and Grade 6/7 teacher Al Harrison to their school. Also joining the staff are Educational AssistanNEA) Jan Vanderhaar, who will work with the computers as well and, in front, Shannon Kirk an educational assistant who will help children with their classroom work. Kindergarten EA Jennie Heinmiller was absent. ATTENTION STUDENTS: News from home - every week c itizen FOR ONLY $16.00 + G.S.T. SPECIAL 8 MONTHS SUBSCRIPTION r You can receive your own copy of the paper and keep up with happenings in your home town. This offer is good for students only THE CITIZEN Box 152, Box 429, Brussels, ON Blyth, ON NOG 1HO NOM 1HO Find enclosed $17.12 ($16.00 + 1.12 G.S.T.) for an 8-month subscription for: Name Address Postal Code We will send The Citizen to students who are away from home for the school year. Guides, Brownies, register The Afternoon Unit of the UCW met on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Knox Sunday Schoolroom with 10 members present. Audrey Fenton opened the meeting by reading a short poem entitled "I've Never Seen God." The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Fenton led the worship service. The meditation was entitled "I Will Build My Church." Mary Taylor conducted the Bible Study which dealt with the bobk of Matthew. Mrs. Edith Vincent was in charge of mission study. She chose a booklet, Why the Healing Fund? with a good discussion following. The meeting closed with The Lord's Prayer said in_unison. The general meeting of Knox • The WMS held its meeting on Monday, Sept. 9 at the home of Ora Bruce. The meeting opened with the WMS purpose, followed by a call to worship. The Spirit Breathes Upon the Word was read in unison. Ora Bruce read the scripture from Psalm 100. Alice Nicholson read "Who Is My Neighbour?" Roll call was something a neighbour has done for me. The secretary's report was given by Margaret Siertsema and the treasurer's report by Ivy Cloakey. A Prize winners at the first shoot party of the season, sponsored by the Belgrave Community Club, Friday, Sept. 13 were: high lady, Louise Bosman; second high lady, Vera Falconer; low lady, Ida Procter; most shoot for ladies, Jean Deyell; high man, Lois Chamney Continued from page 4 social traditions that create dependencies, disempower women and encourage both women and men to live in relationships based on power and control. As women we each need to demand our rights. We need to say to ourselves: — I have a right to be treated with respect — I have the right to talk to someone about my experience — I have the right to share my feelings and to be isolated from others — I have the right to personal safety on the streets, at work and at home — I have the right to legally prosecute the perpetrator, whether he is a family member, close friend, professional or a complete United UCW will be held on Thursday evening, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. in the church schoolroom. The guest speaker is Barbara McMillan of Palmerston. She will be speaking about her work with developmen- tally handicapped persons and in particular about a family setting for the developmentally handicapped. Everyone is invited to attend. Muriel Coultes will be one of the features on the Life and Faith TV program on Sunday morning, Sept. 22 (check TV listing for time) on London's B135. She will be talking about her work on the National Consultation of Women. She has also written the front page article in the September United Church Observer. questionnaire was read concerning name change for the Women's Missionary Society. Thirty-seven sick and shut-in visits were recorded. Alice Nicholson led in prayer. Ivy read two poems "Loyalty, Peace and Integrity" and "Old Things". Lottie Scott read "Little Tours", and "God Said No" was read by Hazel Dalrymple. What a Friend We Have in Jesus was sung. Rev. Campbell closed with prayer. The hostesses served lunch and a social time followed. (playing as a man); second high man, Harvey Edgar; low man, George Michie; most shoots for men, Dennis Leddy. The next shoot party will be Sept. 27 in the Women's Institute Hall. Please note change of location. stranger — I have the right to set my own sexual limits and to have those limits respected — I have the right to live my life free from the fear of abuse — I have the right to leave an abusive environment — I have the right to choose whatever profession I want, without having to fear or deal with sexual harassment and sexual assault. — I have the right to publicly express my anger and rage at the reality of the violence women are subjected to ' We all deserve a society that will no longer tolerate daily acts of violence against women. Cathy Armour Co-ordinator for Women Today in Huron. Registration for Belgrave Brownies, Guides and Sparks will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the East Wawanosh Public School. Patricia Beckett of Queensville visited last week for a few days at the home of Tony and Candace Chaffe and family. While there she attended the Belgrave School Fair at which her grandson, Cameron showed his calf and won first prize in showmanship. Cameron was the only one whd had entered a beef calf in the fair. Cameron's grandparents, Bob and Connie Chaffe of Mitchell also visited and attended the school fair to see Rev. Geddes speaks at Knox Church anniversary Anniversary Service was heW. on Sunday evening, Sept. 15 at Knox Presbyterian Church with a good attendance of Melville Brussels and Belgrave Church. Rev,. Cathrine Campbell was in charge of the service. Rev. Robert Geddes of Hamilton was the guest minister. His sermon was "Preparing the Harvest." Aubrey Toll and daughter Cheryl Cronin sang a duet Cleanse Me. Cheryl sang a solo No One Walks Alone accompanied by Hazel Dalrymple at the piano. A time of fellowship followed at the Women's Institute Hall. Cameron show his prize calf. Congratulations Cameron. Marie Fraser, Thelma Pletch and Audrey MacKay of Wingham attended the Anglican Church in Wingham for the baptism of Brendan James Pletch, son of Darrell and Amy Pletch of Paris. Following the baptismal service all were dinner guests at the home of Keith and Bonnie Pletch in Teeswater. Lois Hill of Toronto and Ruth Cantelon of Tweed were guests for a few days with Thelma Pletch and Audrey MacKay of Wingham. Winnifred Johnston, Harvey Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sionehouse .visited last Thursday afternoon with their cousin, Frances Holland at Kincardine. Iris Freeman, Edmonton, Alta. visited with Lorna Cook. Justin Campbell recently won a coin set in a draw that was held at the Grand Bend post office. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. spent last week at her grandmothers' Betty Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson of Barrie spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gamer Nicholson. WMS members visit 37 sick, shut-in people L. Bosman wins at shoot Writer details rights