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Churches hold annual meetings
The annual meeting of Knox
United Church, Belgrave was held
following lunch on Sunday, Jan. 26
in the church basement. There were
28 members present.
Murray Scott chaired the meeting
with Joanne Robinson as secretary.
The minutes of the previous
annual meeting were read. Rev.
Mary Jane Hobden reviewed the
church records.
Lome Campbell discussed the
budget during the treasurer's report.
He mentioned how much had been
paid off on the mortgage.
The Mission and Service
objective was set.
The election of officers went as
follows: elected to session, Mary
Thomas; board of stewards, Tony
Chaffe and Alison Wightman;
trustees, George Procter; ministry
and personnel, Mike Cottrill; lay
delegate, Bill Coultes, who will
remain on manse committee.
Memorial Fund will stay the same.
Auditor is Ruth Haines and the
pulpit supply committee will also
remain the same.
Rev. Hobden reported that "The
Observer" is being sent to 94
families. It was agreed to continue
with the every family plan.
A new nominating committee to
fill vacancies was set up. It consists
of Murray Scott, Tony Chaffe and
Brian Potter.
It was agreed that the country
social be held on Saturday, June 21
at the arena. The name is to be
changed back to the Country Fayre.
The visitation committee, which
consists of Mabel Wheeler, Bill
Coultes for Knox, and Gloria Dow
for Calvin-Brick, will remain the
same.
Murray thanked Rev. Hobden for
all her work, guidance and support
during the previous year. He also
Guides entertain UCW
1st Belgrave Girl Guides had
special guests at a Valentine Party
on Thursday, Feb. 13. Seventeen
members of Belgrave UCW joined
the Guides for a crokinole
tournament ar.d Valentine treats.
High scoring crokinole players
expressed sympathy on behalf of
the congregation on the loss of her
father-in-law.
Everyone, who has served in any
capacity for the betterment of the
church, was thanked by Murray.
Rev. Hobden also thanked
everyone for all the love and
support shown to her and her
family during the previous year.
She handed out information on the
upcoming photo directory. Pictures
will be taken on March 13 - 15 in
the basement of Knox.
The next annual meeting will be
held on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Murray adjourned the meeting.
Knox United Church choir held
their annual meeting and social in
the Belgrave Church schoolroom
on Feb. 10. Twenty people enjoyed
an evening of games and food.
Prizes went to Ruth Gordon,
Freda Johnston, Bill Coultes and
George Procter.
Mr. Procter gave the treasurer's
report. New committee members
are Ruth Gordon and Dorothy
Coultes. Elizabeth Procter was
presented with a gift for her many
hours as choir organist.
Mabel’s
Moms meet
Mabel's Moms met <J. their
regular time on Wednesday, Feb.
12. Those who attended were: Kim
Higgins and Laura; Elaine Scott
and Peyton; Debbie Appleby and
Britanny; Connie Shiell,
Christopher, Andrea and Lindsay;
Alice Yuill and Brianna.
Their topic was "Fortune
Tellers".
were Barbara Anderson with 230,
and Nicole Meier with 320 points.
Low scores were Ashley Warwick
and Irene Lamont.
It was a great mixer and the girls
wish to it again.
UCW meets at Vincents
The Afternoon Unit of the UCW
met Feb. 11 at the home of Mrs.
Edith Vincent with an attendance
of 10.
Audrey Fenton opened the
meeting with a short poem entitled
"Help Wanted". The minutes of the
January meeting were read and
approved. A letter from RBC
Ministries was read thanking the
unit for the donation.
Janisa Coultes distributed "The
Mandate" and told of some articles
she found quite interesting. Ida
Procter conducted the worship
Family weekends in Grand Bend
Marjorie and Alexandria
Stopforth of Oakville visited last
Tuesday and Wednesday with her
mother Beth Procter.
There was no euchre on
Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to stormy
weather conditions. There will be
euchre again on Wednesday, Feb.
19 at 8 p.m. in the Women's
Institute Hall.
There were nine tables of shoot
in play on Friday, Feb. 15 in the
Belgrave Community Centre.
Winners were: high lady, Lillian
Appleby; second, high lady, Ruth
Johnston; most shoots, Agnes
Bieman; low lady, Ida Procter; high
man, Jack Taylor; second high
man, Helen Martin; most shoots,
Ross Taylor; low man, Ross
Anderson.
Everyone enjoyed delicious
desserts. The next shoot party will
be on Friday, Feb. 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Ashley Irwin of Ashfield
Township spent last weekend at her
grandmother's, Betty Irwin, and
celebrated her 11th birthday on
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taking as her theme, "Love and
Caring".
Mrs. Vincent was in charge of
Bible Study continuing with the
book of Matthew, chapter 12 verses
22 - 29.
Olive Bolt presented a very
interesting article entitled "The
Swallows of Capistrano." It was
written by Lydia Bruton, a cousin
of Olive's.
Mary Hunter, Mrs. Fenton and
Mary Taylor thanked the unit for
cards they had received. Mrs.
Vincent served a delicious dessert
and tea. A time of fellowship was
John, Linda, Jeremy and Justin
Campbell and a friend, Marc
Alexander spent last weekend at
Grand Bend.
The School Advisory Council
meeting is' being held on
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the
East Wawanosh Public School. All
interested parents are invited to
attend.
IBank gou
The Joint Board of Stewards (Knox United and Calvin-Brick
United) would like to thank everyone who participated in our
skate-athon. A special thank you to all the businesses who
donated to our cause.
Green's, Meat Market
MacIntyre's Bakery
Shaw K-Foods
N.D. Cameron Ltd.
We would also like to thank all the members who helped to
cover the expenses. Most of all, we would like to thank every
one who sponsored all the skaters. Your continued support
made for another successful fund-raising event and is sincere
ly appreciated.
enjoyed.
The general meeting of Knox
UCW was held in the church
basement. A delicious pot luck
supper was enjoyed by members
and guests.
Following supper, everyone was
entertained by a musical selection
from "Sister Act", led by Rev.
Mary Jane Hobden. The audience
was invited to join in a sing-a-long.
The guest speaker, Jim Papple of
Seaforth, spoke about his
involvement with the Canadian
Food Grains Bank. He showed
slides of his trip to Africa with the
CFGB.
Sheila Nixon and Maureen Hopf
conducted the worship service.
Hymns Guide Me O Thou Great
Jehovah and Abide With Me were
sung. Scripture reading was from
Ephesians 3: 14-21.
Sheila Nixon read a selection
about "Living in Harmony with
One Another".
President, Ruth Gordon, con
ducted a short business meeting
and closed the meeting with prayer.
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Riverboat Restaurant
Wingham Golf & Curling Club
Belgrave Variety
Madill skiers advance to finals
Eight members of the Madill
Cross-Country ski team have
qualified for the all Ontario high
school championships scheduled
for North Bay. The senior boys' and
girls' teams won gold medals and
also took the combined champion
ship held last Tuesday in London.
The junior boys finished second to
qualify for the OFSAA and the
junior girls finished in third place.
Three Madill skiers won
individual medals. Janice Good
was silver medalist in the junior
boys 6.2 km. race, and Sjaan Gerth
took the bronze medal in the same
event. Janet Lisle took the bronze
medal in the junior girls 3.1 km.
race.
The individual Madill results of
the WOSSA meet were as follows:
Junior Girls, 3.1 km., Janet Lisle,
third, 9.44 minutes; Melina Hussey,
13th, 11:23; Deborah Pike, 15th,
12:43; Heather Ballagh, 20th,
14.50; Kim Schedler, 25th, 16:19.
Junior Boys 6.2 km., Jamie
Good, second, 11:09 minutes;
Sjaan Gerth, third, 11:31; Glen
Blackwell, 14th, 16:16; Justin
Ruttan, 15th, 16:19; Clancy
O’Malley, 18th, 16:38; Peter Dixon,
19th, 16:43; Rodney Hiemstra,
20th, 17:07.
Senior Girls 6.2 km., Tasker
Mayer, fifth, 13:34 minutes; Jen
Fenton, seventh, 14:37; Sue
Bieman, ninth, 15:23; Karen Buck,
10th, 15:45; Denise Millen, 11th,
16:07; Victoria Waechter, 12th,
16:37; Michelle Freiburger, 13th,
17:13; Lori Ann Black, 15th,
18:00; Celina Stewart, 21st, 31:23.
Senior Boys, 9.3 km., Aaron
Barrie, eighth, 24.29 minutes;
Dennis Lubbers, 11th, 25.16; Jeff
Osinga, 14th, 27:15; Jonathan
Christie, 18th, 29.11; Rodney
Ireland, 20th, 29.30.
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