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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-28, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28,1997 B elgrave [Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 The news from Afternoon UCW talks of North Korean famine The Afternoon Unit of the UCW met on May 12 at the home of Mary Hunter. . Kay Roberts welcomed everyone and thanked the hostess for her hospitality. Mrs. Roberts recited the poem "Daffodils" and read a poem about Mother's Day. Lois Chamney led the worship service assisted by Olive Bolt and Audrey Fenton. Following the reading of the minutes of the April meeting, thank yous were read from Margaret Fear and Edith Vincent. Mrs. Roberts invited the unit to her home for the June meeting. Ada Taylor was in charge of Bible Study, continuing with Mathew's Gospel. Mrs. Roberts presented the mission study based on the famine in North Korea. She said Canadians are not as aware of the problem because the media has not presented it like they do the famine in Ethiopia. There is a very urgent need for tons of food for 1997. Mrs. Roberts closed the meeting with prayer and asked the blessing for the delicious lunch which Mary served following the meeting. 16 gather for WI meeting Sixteen women gathered at the WI Hall, Belgrave at 8:15 on Tuesday, May 20 for a regular WI meeting. With Mary Coultes as pianist, the evening began with the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the singing of O Canada. President Audrey Fenton welcomed everyone and presided over the business meeting. Secretary-Treasurer Dianna Robinson gave her reports and announced the district annual meeting to be held in Londesboro on Monday, May 26. It was decided to change the regular meeting time for the Belgrave branch from 8:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., beginning in the fall. Isabel Campbell was the program Sparling’s Propane is a growing, value-added propane marketer providing reliable energy service to customers in Ontario. SERVICE TECHNICIANS Now hiring 2 additional full time, licensed propane service technicians at the Blyth Branch. Each qualified applicant must be dedicated to maintain schedules, possess knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems and a clean driving record. Sparling’s offers excellent equipment and an attractive salary and benefits package. Applications will be accepted in person, until 5:00 p.m., June 6, 1997. For more information, please call 519-523-4256, or 1-800-561-7727. Sparling’s Propane Co. Ltd. Highway £ South Blyth, OnJ. NOM 1H0 The Evening Unit of the UCW met at the home of Laura Johnston with 17 members present. Barbara Anderson opened the meeting with a poem "Sunshine and Music". The theme of the worship service was "House­ cleaning Time" presented by Laura Johnston and Ruth Johnston with hymns, The Glory of the Spring How Sweet and Blest Be The Tie that Binds being sung. The scripture was taken from Psalm 96 and a meditation was read. The worship service closed with prayer. During the business the roll call was answered by a memory of mother. Next month's roll call will be an article for the children's comer for the "Country Fayre and Canadian Tire money for Camp Menesetung. Norma Moore presented the program on "Jogging Your Memory" and a questionnaire on "Fact and Fiction about Memory" was answered. The meeting closed with the benediction and lunch was served by Lillian Campbell and Lorna Cook. convenor. She gave two readings, "A Farmer" and "Lean Work". Her guest speaker was Jean Young, the director of "Town and Country Support Services", formerly known as Town and Country Home­ makers. She gave a presentation outlining the types of services available through the agency. Two short videos helped to illustrate the topic as well. Pamphlets were distributed to all present. She was thanked by Isabel Campbell. Two appropriate readings ended the program, "A Homemaker's Prayer" and "Hugs". After the singing of God Save The Queen and the WI Grace the lunch committee of Norman Moore and Dianna Robinson served refreshments to end the evening. Sparlings ---S *^|pROPAblE WP Holiday opportunity to visit Rev. Peter and Nancy Tucker spent a few days with Mabel Wheeler before going on to the United Church Conference in Woodstock. Congratulations to Mike and Heather Logan on the birth of their son. Congratulations is also extended to Corey and Cindy McKee on the birth of their son. Marjorie Stopforth and Alexandria of Oakville visited last Sunday with her mother Beth Procter. Sandra Mayberry of Londesboro and Kimberly Mayberry also visited at the same home. Kimberly returned home after spending two years in California where she graduated from Moore Park College having taken the exotic animal training course. On Saturday, Marilyn Mayberry and her friend of Kitchener visited Residents play games of euchre There were nine tables of euchre in play on Wednesday, May 14 in the Women's Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Iona MacLean; second high lady, Audrey Edgar; lone hands, Kay McCormick; low lady, Jean Henderson; high man, Richard Moore; second high man, Harvey Edgar, lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; low man, George Michie. There were eight tables of euchre in play at the Women's Institute Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Winners were: high lady, Agnes Gaunt; second high lady, Lois Chamney; lone hands, Jane Grasby; low lady, Agnes Bieman; high man, Milt Boyd; second high man, Kay Rich; lone hands, Mary Robinson; low man, Janet Mathers. There will be euchre again on - Wednesday, May 28. There were nine tables of shoot in play on Friday, May 23 in the community centre. Mabel’s Moms congregate Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, May 14. Those who attended were Kim Higgins, Laura and Ashley; Connie Shiell, Christopher, Andrea and Lindsay; Heather Tones, Shea- Lynn, B.J. Nethery and Bonnie. Mabel's Moms met at their Continued on page 13 with her grandmother Beth Procter. Marc Alexander and Curtis Knight were guests of Jeremy and Justin Campbell, spending Victoria holiday weekend at Grand Bend with the Campbell's. Margaret Wide and Jennifer of Hamilton visited on Victoria weekend at the home of Gamer and Alice Nicholson. On Victoria weekend Lorna Irwin, Thomas and Sean Glover of Churchill were guests at Loma's mother's Betty Irwin. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. also stayed at her grandmother's on Victoria weekend as well as last weekend. The Rev. and Mrs. John Roberts visited with their daughter, Alison and her family in Binbrook on the weekend. While there Rev. Roberts was the guest minister for the Binbrook United Church anniversary service. He is also the guest minister for the anniversary service at Ashfield United Church Winners were: high lady, Jean Deyell, second high lady, Olive Bolt; most shoots, Laura Johnston; low lady, Agnes Bieman; high man, Mary Coultes; second high DAN MALONEY CFP Investment Specialist 887-6521 or 523-4247 ~ Investment Planning ~ ~ Retirement Planning ~ ~ Estate Planning ~ LHEALTH ON THE HILLJ A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ATTENTION REGISTERED & REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES College of Nurses Quality Assurance Program Phase 2 out­ lining assistance to actually complete Reflective Practice, is being held Monday, JUNE 2, 1997 in Conf. Rm. 2. Presenter: Linda Balvert, RN. Pre-registration required for either 13:30-15:00 Hr. OR, 15:30-17:00 Session by contacting Grace Dolmage at 527-1650 Ext. 219. N.B. PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOKLET, “SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL” which was mailed to you from the College of Nurses. “LIVING THROUGH CANCER” SUPPORT GROUP a self help program offered at no cost providing support and practical information by trained facilitators for patients, families and friends through informal discussion groups. You are invited to join us to talk or just listen. No registration is needed and you are welcome to come as often as you wish. Next Session will be held Wednesday, MAY 28th at 7:30 p.m, at the Seaforth Manor, James Street. For information contact Joan Chesney 527-1650 (eve. 527-1947) or Shirley Dinsmore at 527-0655 (eve. 527-1005). “We Listen, We Share, We Support.” BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP which may be highly beneficial to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Confidentiality will be upheld in order to ensure a safe place where peo­ ple may share their fears, loneliness and problems. It is sponsored by Huron Hospice Volunteer Service and will be held JUNE 4th & JUNE 18th (bi-monthly meetings will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month) at 8:00 p.m. @ Maplewood Manor, Church Street, Seaforth (enter through rear door off parking lot). Anyone interested is most welcome to attend. For further information, contact Joan Stewart 522-0897 or Shirley Dinsmore Office: 527-0655 Res. 527-U&O5. OB PRE-ADMIT CLINIC if you are an expectant Mom 34-38 weeks pregnant and planning to deliver at Seaforth Community Hospital, you are encouraged to attend for sharing of admission information on Thursday, JUNE 19th at 7:00 p.m. in Conf. Rm. 2. Information will be also be available as to how Karen Searle, Breastfeeding Facilitator can provide breastfeeding support and prob­ lem solving if required. For further or immediate information, please contact 527-1650 Ext. 219 or 522-0409. PERINATAL INFORMATION SESSION Thurs., JUNE 19th at 7:30 p.m. Conf. Rm. 2. TOPIC: PAIN CONTROL IN LABOUR AND DELIVERY Presenters: Dr. Heather Percival & Betty Duwyn, Physiotherapist. Pre-registration requested and appreciated. 527-1650 Ext. 219. on Sunday, June 1. Belgrave and area had a very successful Cancer Society canvass in April resulting in a total of $3,018.25 collected. Thanks goes to the many generous donors and the work of the canvassers, Marilyn Brydges, Waneta Leishman, Jane Van Camp, Donna Palmers, Janice Robinson, Bill Nethery, Elaine Snell, Nancy Jardin, Marg Cook, Muriel Taylor, Dianne Black, Ivy Cloakey, Lorna Cook, Freda Johnston, Marjorie McBumey, Lois Chamney, Lome Campbell and Florence McArter. The team captain for 1997 was Barbara Anderson and the area captain Eleanore Grainger of Gorrie. Jim McCallum is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Friends and neighbours of the community wish Jim a speedy recovery. man, Gordon Bosman; most shoots, Stuart Chamney; low man, Marie Merkley. The next shoot is May 30 at 1:30 p.m. I