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The Citizen, 1997-04-09, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,1997 B elgraveTine news from Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 48 gather for euchre East Wawanosh Public School news Dairy educator to visit There were 12 tables of euchre in play at the Women's Institute Hall on Wednesday, April 2. Winners were: high lady, Winnie Boyd; second high lady, Jane Grasby; lone hands, Norma Moore; low lady, June Jacklin; high man, Richard Moore; second high man, Ross Taylor; lone hands, Harvey Edgar; low man, George Michie. There will be euchre again on Wednesday, April 9. The seniors' bowling scores for Pairi interviews St. Peter ’ The Evening Unit of the UCW met at the home of Louise Bosman with 19 members and one visitor present. Barbara Anderson opened the meeting with a poem, "Spring Cleaning", followed by an Easter worship service presented by Ida Procter. The scripture readings were from Genesis I and John I. Jesus Christ is Risen Today and Rejoice the Lord Is King were sung. A meditation was read and the worship service closed with prayer. Moms talk home schooling Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, April 2. Those who attended were: Kim Higgins, Laura and Ashley; Alice Yuill and Brianna; Connie Shiell, Christopher, Andrea and Lindsay; MVCA plans fundraiser The volunteer members of the Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) have begun counting the days until their annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction. This year's event is being held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on April 18. Proceeds are being used to support programs at the Wawanosh Nature Centre. Vince Judge, chairman of the event, reports that final preparations for the evening begin in earnest this week. "Our volunteers are very busy picking up donations from around the watershed, preparing the program for the event and finalizing the details of the silent and live auctions," said Judge. "We're looking forward to a terrific evening that will help to ensure that high quality education programs continue to be available at the Nature Centre." The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour that will feature live music provided by a string quartet. Dinner is planned for 7 p.m. followed by a raffle with over 90 items up for grabs. Don Rea, from Listowel, will conduct the live auction, and guests are also welcome to bid on a wide range of Do guide dogs possess any unusual powers? * No. They are highly intelligent animals specially trained to react to commands by the owner. Wednesday, April 2 were: Jean Walker, 97, 99; Ivy Cloakey, 134, 117; Largaet Mclnnes, 126, 123; Kay, 114, 131; Mabel Wheeler, 138, 141; Judy Gaunt, 140, 134; Annie Cook, 83, 120; Evelyn Galbraith, 128, 146; Doris Michie, 101, 127; Laura Johnston, 120, 171; Jim Coultes, 143, 120, 133; Ken Saxton, 92, 119, 104; Bob Carbert, 154, 179, 197; Al Myers, 100, 184, 108; George Michie, 109, 161, 149; Lome Campbell, 165, 113, 177. During the business, the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by bringing Campbell Soup labels. The program consisted of an Easter choral reading, "Were You There?" which involved most of the group. Barbara Anderson and Laura Johnston took part in a dialogue called "An Interview with St. Peter". The meeting closed with the benediction and lunch was served by Irene Lamont and Mabel Wheeler. Donna Raynard, Trevor and Heidi; Mary Jane Hobden and Stephen; Candace Chaffe, Brandon and Austin; Angie Emery. Their topic was "Home School, Separate School, or Public School. silent auction items. Judge reports that tickets for the dinner and auction will be available until Tuesday, April 15. The tickets are $20 per person or $40 per couple. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. "A limited number of deluxe table packages and table sponsorship opportunities remain available," said Judge. Ticket information is available by contacting the MCF at 335-3557. The MCF is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that supports conservation projects being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. l/l/ie welcome your letters Looking For a Family or Business Computer? Call Huron Video and Sound Quality Multimedia Systems with a 2 year warranty. Also upgrades, repairs and technical support. Free delivery and 2 hour tutorial with every new system. Steve Blake Phone/Fax 887-9434 blakey@wcl.on.ca The Grade 8 class at East Wawanosh Public School are grateful to the Belgrave Variety for donating a framed print; The Fireside Cafe, for donating a $10 gift certificate and Heather Maass (Justin Campbell's aunt) for a crocheted afghan. A draw was made in the classroom on Tuesday, April 1. The winners were: Isabel Logan, the afghan; Janice Robinson, framed print and Norm Lane, $ 10 gift certificate. The annual Science Fair was held at the East Wawanosh Public School last week. The judges were very impressed with the quality of the projects. Five projects have been selected to advance to the Huron County finals in Goderich next week. Grade 7, Biological, first, Heather Black; second, Amanda Palmer and Laura Meier; third, Bridget Cucksey; Physical, first, Kristyn Gerth; second, Paul Mabel Wheeler travels to Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill of Belgrave accompanied Mr. Clarence Stokes of Wingham to visit the Bruce Elliott family of Arkona on Easter Sunday.*The Gordon Elliott family also visited at the same home. Olive Bolt spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown and family in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore have returned home from their winter stay in Florida. Easter Sunday guests at the home of Richard and Norma Moore were Nancy, Cody and Miranda Jacobs of Kitchener, Barb and Keith Black and family, Liz, Alvin and family, Community club plans mystery tour bus trip The regular meeting of the Belgrave Community Club was held on April 4. The meeting opened with the singing of O Canada. The secretary's and treasurer's report were given and adopted. Birthdays in April were Helen Martin, Ruth King and Gordon Bosman. Jim and Irene Lamont celebrated an anniversary in April. The USCO spring rally is to be held in Zurich on April 17. A thank you letter from the Community Centre Board was read for its generous donation and for the work done for the kitchen cupboards. Information was received regarding nominations for Senior Walker; third, Garrett Knight. Grade 8, Biological, first, Tim Jerva; second, Peggy Procter and Jodi Snowden; third, Jason Fear and Justin Campbell; Physical, first, Myron Hussey and Curtis Knight; second, Julie Hopper and Holly Pfeiffer; third, Steve McBumey. Advancing to the county-wide Science Fair are Kristyn Gerth, Tim Jerva, Paul Walker, Heather Black and Garrett Knight. Registration for junior/senior kindergarten took place on Thursday, April 3. Any families with children eligible to attend contact the school if you have not already done so. The School Advisory council continues to raise money for a new creative playground. Hopefully it will be installed for next Septem­ ber. The Belgrave Kinsmen have pledged $5,000 and the Optimist Club an initial pledge of $2,000. Wingham, Mike and Sheila and family. Jenessa Elizabeth Swanson was baptized at an Easter Vigil Service on Saturday, March 29 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Wingham. Present at the service were her parents Ken and Leanne, brothers Corey and Ryan, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Everyone enjoyed snacks and refreshments in the church basement, and cake at her grandparent's, John and Heather Shaw. Mabel Wheeler, accompanied by Vince, Pat and Alicia Makas motored to Akron, Ohio and visited Achievement Awards 1997. No action was taken. It was reported that the Seniors Games would be held in June. Two bus trips are available for for club members, a mystery tour on April 29 and Geritol Follies June 27. Interested persons can contact Gordon Bosman or Bob Grasby. The guest for the .meeting was John Gaunt who gave an interesting presentation on some of his experiences while serving on the Ontario Bean Board. The meeting adjourned to meet again May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments were served following the meeting. Possibility Day Friday, April 25 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Duffs United Church, Walton All children in grades JK to 6 are invited to Join with us for a fun-filled day of Christian-based activities. Our emphasis is on positive confidence building, so our precious children will be encouraged to realize their own possibilities. , Cost is $5 per child Including lunch and snacks Enrolment is limited to 65 children To register phone 887-6540 Deadline tQ register is April 18 Sponsored by the United Churches of Brussels, Ethel, Walton and Bluevale They are currently selling almonds. They are also word processing a cookbook and it will be offered for sale to be available for Mother's Day. The Huron County Dairy Educator will visit EWPS Grades 3-6 classrooms on Wednesday, April 16. Students from Grades 7 and 8 will attend a special presentation on the "Titanic" at F. E. Madill Secondary School on Friday, April 11. A Professional Development Day will be held on Friday, April 25 in Seaforth. There will be no school for children. The Grade 8 grad photos will be taken on Tuesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. All students will be photographed in gowns and ribbons in the school colours. Girls will be photographed with a bouquet of roses. the Tibor Orabec family. Rev. Peter and Nancy Tucker visited for a few days with Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. Sympathy is extended from friends and neighbours to Joan and Neil Vincent on the sudden passing of their daughter, Shannon. May thoughts and prayers be with the Vincent family in this their time of sorrow. John, Linda, Jeremy and Justin Campbell spent last weekend at Grand Bend. Linda's sister and husband, Heather and Bob Maass of London were weekend guests at their home. WI meets Belgrave Women's Institute will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 15 in the WI Hall, Belgrave. The evening begins with a potluck meal at 6:30 p.m. The guest speakers will be students of East Wawanosh Public School, who won in their science fair projects and public speaking. The public is invited to this special meeting.