The Citizen, 1997-11-12, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1997.
Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188
Melinda Hussey returns
Sermon focuses on giving
Dale and Marion Hussey and
family have been reunited with
their daughter Melinda. She has
been teaching in Pusan, South
Korea for the last 14 months. She is
not sure of her plans right now, but
they hope she will be home for a
while.
"Home Sweet Home" Craft and
Bake Sale is being held on
Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Belgrave
Community Centre. It is sponsored
by the Belgrave Sparks, Brownies,
Guides and Pathfinders. Everyone
is welcome.
The Knox United Church Board
of Steward "Roast Beef Supper" is
on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Everyone
is welcome.
Sympathy is extended to Jim and
Irene Lamont in the recent loss of a
dear brother, Joe Lamont from
Duncan, Vancouver Island, British
Club enjoys potluck dinner
The November meeting of the
Belgrave Community Club was
held in the club room. Thirty-four
enjoyed a delicious pot luck dinner.
President, Lome Campbell
welcomed everyone. The meeting
opened with O Canada
accompanied by Freda Johnston at
the piano. The minutes of the last
meeting and treasurer's report were
received.
Audrey Edgar reported on the
bus trip to Paris. She would like the
money by Friday, Nov. 14. The
cost is $69 each. The bus leaves the
arena at 9 a.m.
Tickets are available for the
Christmas dinner Dec. 5 at the cost
of $10 each.
Upcoming shoot parties are Nov.
14, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12 at 1:30
p.m. at the community centre.
Mabel Wheeler conducted
44 play games of euchre
There were 11 tables of euchre in
play on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the
Women's Institute Hall.
Winners were: high lady, Louise
Bosman; second high lady, June
Jacklin; lone hands, Viola Adams;
low lady, Iona McLean; high man,
Lloyd Appleby; second high man,
George Michie; lone hands, George
Inglis; low man, Stuart Chamney.
The next euchre will be on
Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
The seniors bowling scores for
Wednesday, Nov. 5 were Alice
A . Nicholson hosts WMS
The WMS held its meeting
Monday, Nov. 3 at the home of
Alice Nicholson who opened with a
poem. The purpose was repeated.
God of Our Fathers was the hymn.
Ivy Cloakey read from Psalm 90.
Rev. Cathrine Campbell led in
prayer.
Margaret Siertsema gave the
secretary's report. Ivy gave the
treasurer’s report. Forty-four sick
and shut-in visits were recorded.
Columbia who passed away
Thursday, Nov. 6 after a lengthy
illness. Jim visited with him when
he was out west this past summer.
May thoughts and prayers be
with the Lamont family in this their
time of sorrow.
John, Linda, Jeremy and Justin
Campbell spent last weekend at
Grand Bend.
Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp.
spent a few days last week with her
grandmother, Betty Irwin.
Calvin Nixon has returned home
after being a patient for a few days
at Wingham and District Hospital.
The community of friends and
neighbours are pleased that Calvin
is improving and wish him a
speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bolt of
Hanover visited with their aunt
Olive Bolt last Sunday.
several interesting contests
throughout the program.
The president introduced the
Zone 8 Field Reps from Zurich,
Louise Hayter and Gwen McKellar.
They expressed pleasure for being
invited and for the delicious dinner.
They presented the new USCO
banner which is available from
head office in Toronto. They
explained the roll played by USCO
to improve the life and care of
Ontario Seniors.
Doris Michie thanked the ladies
and presented them with a card and
gift. Olive Bolt gave a
Remembrance Day reading.
Ross Anderson and Lome
Campbell favoured the group with
mouth organ music.
The meeting concluded with the
singing of God Save The Queen.
Nicholson, 84, 94; Doris Michie,
123, 172; Marj Coultes, 105, 83;
Doris Remington, 145, 194; Kay
McCormick, 94, 92; Evelyn
Caslick, 84, 126; Mabel Wheeler,
115, 130; Ivy Cloakey, 111, 133;
Evelyn Galbraith, 103, 133;
Eleanor Neil, 91, 102; Louise
Bosman, 98, 120; Ann Hawkins,
144, 134; Laura Johnston, 140,
118; George Michie, 124, 132, 132;
Ray Neill, 140, 106, 168; Al
Meyers, 123, 139, 150; Lome
Campbell, 130, 163, 208; Ross
Anderson, 138, 126, 168.
The WMS will help with Mission
Sunday, Nov. 23. The next meeting
is Dec. 8.
Roll call was a verse on
"Remembrance". Alice read two
stories, "My Sister", "The Stranger"
and "The Great Evangelist".
The hymn Lord While For All
Mankind We Pray.
Rev. Campbell closed with
prayer and the hostess served
lunch.
The McCracken family greeted
worshippers on Remembrance
Sunday, Nov. 9 at Knox United
Church, Belgrave.
Rev. Mary Jane Hobden
welcomed everyone prior to the
singing of Stand Up, Stand Up for
Jesus and Take My Life for song
time.
Silent meditation was followed
by "Call to Worship" read
responsively and Prayer of
Approach in unison as printed in
the bulletin. The Hymn of Praise,
For All the Saints was sung by the
congregation followed by
"Remembrance Day Ritual", a
Minute's Silence, O Canada and
the Prayer of Confession in unison.
The senior choir of mixed voices
sang God of Our Fathers,
accompanied by Elizabeth Procter
at the piano.
The Old Testament reading was
taken from Ruth 3: 1-5, 4: 13-17,
followed by the singing of Onward
Christian Soldiers.
The children gathered in the front
pews for story time which was
based on Remembrance Day.
Sherri Sippel and Kendra Hopper
were in charge of nursery.
Psalm 127 was read responsively
from the bulletin, followed by the
reading from Mark 12: 38-44 and
the singing of the hymn The Strife
is O'er.
The sermon was based on
"Giving" and the widow who gave
all and also on "Remembrance".
A white cross adorned with
scarlet poppies flanked by
Guides, Pathfinders see play
Eleven Guides, seven
Pathfinders, several Moms and
three guiders took a trip to Stratford
on Saturday, Nov. 1 for a back-
stage tour of Shakespearean
Festival and then enjoyed the
theatrical play Little Women. They
also had an opportunity of meeting
the Clinton Girl Guides who had
organized the outing.
Moms talk of quality time
Mabel's Moms met at their
regular time on Wednesday, Nov.
5. Those who attended were: Rev.
Mary Jane Hobden and Stephen;
Kim Higgins, Laura, Ashley and
Jarrod; Elaine Scott and Pay ton;
Cindy McKee and Drew; Lila
West Wawanosh council
seeks lawsuit options
West Wawanosh council once
again dealt with the Greison law
suit at the Nov. 4 meeting.
Township solicitor Darrell
Hawreliak was authorized to
explore various options as dis
cussed in a closed session of coun
cil.
Clerk-Treasurer Liliane Nolan
was authorized to send a letter to
the Blyth and District and Lucknow
District Fire Departments regarding
a conflict in boundaries. They
requested the agreements be
amended.
Canadian and British flags, collage
of clippings and pictures, memoirs
of World War I, letters, cutlery,
medals, formed the centrepiece on
the communion table. This served
as a solemn reminder of lives
sacrificed for freedom and the debt
of gratitude owed.
Cathy and Ken McCracken took
up the offering. Offertory song All
That I am, Prayers of the People,
The Lord's Prayer, closing hymn
Lift High the Cross, Sending Forth,
Commissioning and Three Fold
Amen "Go Now In Peace" brought
the service to a close.
The Sacrament of Baptism will
be on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Knox
United Church. On Friday, Nov. 28
the session members have planned
"Songs of Our Faith" concert at
Knox United Church featuring John
McIntosh, "Silence" (The Hussey
family), Lila, Andrew and Ben
Procter and others from the church
and area. Plan to attend and enjoy
an evening of faith filled music.
Watch for more information.
Sunday, Nov. 30 is the first
Sunday in Advent and also White
Gift services at Calvin-Brick and
Knox United Churches with lunch
following at Knox.
Rev. Hobden will be in the office
Thursday morning from 9:30 - 12
p.m. this week. This is not the only
time you can reach her but it is the
time people can be assured she will
be in the office. Joanne will be in
the office Friday from 1 p.m. - 3:30
p.m. Please have all
announcements to either of them by
2 p.m. Friday for inclusion in the
bulletin. Feel free to use the
photocopier or call to visit them
during their time in the office this
week.
Department
Manager
Specials
till closing
On Thursday, Noy» 6 the Girl
Guides had a special guest - Sharon
- Agla, who shared her talent of folk
art with the girls. They each made a
- craft which will be sold at their
annual "Home Sweet Home" craft
and bake sale on Saturday, Nov.
15. Sharon was presented with a
box of mint chocolate Girl Guide
cookies in thanks.
Procter and Jessica; Michelle
Young and Sara; Linda Hess,
Andrew and Judith; Alison
Wightman and Autumn.
Their topic was "Time with Our
Children".
After passing a bylaw regulating
the sale of township property, a
second bylaw was passed for the
sale of part Lot 25, Cone. 6.
Council supported a recommen
dation from Morris Twp. council
regarding an amendment to the
Huron County draft official plan
which would allow more flexibility
in policies pertaining to usage of
Class 1-6 land.
Road and general accounts, in the
amounts of $7,608.45 and
$17,023.73, were approved for pay
ment
Sunday, Nov. 16
While quantities last
Sorry no rain checks
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