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The Citizen, 1996-07-10, Page 12 The news from elgrave Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 C. Yuill marks 80th Preparing for an experience Peggy Procter, a Blyth Pathfinder is preparing for her 12- day trip to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to take part in the World Conference for Pathfinders. Procter leaves July 13 on her adventure. Municipalities discuss amalgamation concerns 1996 I Saturday, August 3rd, 1996 ORRIS Township it's our 140th Birthday 1856 Morris Kicks in '96 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 Volleyball - Call 357-2618 to enter 11:00 Parade - a tribute to Disney For parade information please call Gary & Jane McCutcheon 887-9885 or Margaret Jarvis at 357-4115 1:00 Opening Ceremonies * Beer Gardens * Memorabilia Show 1:30 Fiddle Jamboree 5 - 7 Beef BBQ Adults $10. Children $6. 9 - 1 Dance to Smokey Roads Age of Majority Required 9 p.m. Teen Dance Music by DJ All events will be held at the Belgrave Community Centre For tickets call- Ann Nesbit 357-1554/523-9595 or Shirley Garniss 357-1939 Winners of the Poster Contest Grade 3 - 1st Place Amanda Bearss, Blyth Public School Grade 4 - 1st Place Jessica Spink, Brussels Public School 2nd Place - Rachel Elliott, Brussels Public School Grade 5-6 - 1st Place Brooklyn Wheeler, Grade 5 - Brussels Public School 2nd Place: Ryan McWhinney, Grade 6, Brussels Public O 11'°iss tucatt day of ct th ratty fungi PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1996 Pastor's father sings at service There were close to 150 people who attended the 80th birthday open house for Clarence Yuill at the Women's Institute Hall on Sunday, July 7. Lunch was catered and served by the United Church Women evening unit group. Well wishers attended from North York, St. Catharines, Vancouver, Fergus, London, St. Marys, and surrounding areas. Following the open house the immediate family enjoyed a delicious supper at JJ's Fireside Cafe. Happy Birthday Clarence from the community. Susan Hobden and friend, Pat Davison of Kingston, Walter and Liz Hobden, Eganville were weekend guests at the home of Rev. Alan Rush, Rev. Mary Jane Hobden and Stephen. They attended Stephen's baptismal service at Knox as did Ann Rush, Cathy and Bill Nanson, Jeff, Katie and Laura of Windsor. Friends and relatives attended from Eganville, Kingston, Simcoe, Ingersoll, Continued from page 7 passed by the councils of Blyth, Brussels, East Wawanosh, HuTett and Morris, he felt the other coun- cils really agreed with the purpose of the resolution. Tom Cunningham, reeve of Hul- lett agreed there seemed to be some London, Windsor, Calgary and Belgrave. Following the baptismal service about 65 people celebrated the occasion at Stephen's. A delicious lunch was prepared by the UCW. Allan's father was unable to attend as he is a patient at Metropolitan Hospital in Windsor. The community wish him a speedy recovery, remembering him in their thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Dave McCormick of St. Catharines and Mrs. Nick Besely of North York were weekend guests at' the home of Laura Johnston. They attended the 80th birthday party of Clarence Yuill. George and Mary Johnston, Terra and Erin of Ilderton were Sunday visitors with Laura Johnston and also attended the birthday party. Mrs. Ron Hill of RR 1, Tavistock, visited Mrs. Beth Procter on Sunday. Betty Irwin, Belgrave and Helen Wilson of London spent last week holidaying at a cottage near Grand Bend. contusion. "'I he concern (of the five municipalities) was that some- thing might be done from the top down," he said. "We wanted to say let's look at all possibilities. We felt the structure we have today is the proper structure but there was never the feeling we wanted to oppose others' restructuring plans." The service of worship July 7, the sixth Sunday after Pentecost - Baptism Sunday was conducted by the lay minister Elly Van Bergen in Knox United Church, Belgrave. Mabel Wheeler and Jessie McGee welcomed the people. Song time, Love Lifted Me and Leaning on the Everlasting Arms were led by Decoration service moves indoors Due to inclement weather the Brandon Cemetery service was held indoors at the Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. Rev. Cathrine Campbell conducted the service. Hymns He Leadeth Me and Unto the Hills were sung, accompanied by Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple. Special music was presented by Arnold Bruce, violinist and Mrs. Dalrymple. A moment of silence in memorandum was observed. Rev. Campbell delivered an appropriate meditation after reading, Isaiah 40: 3-11 and John 14: 1-14. The benediction closed the service. Netherys, Leishmans reunite The 51st annual Nethery- Leishman reunion was held on Sunday, June 23 at the community hall, Londesboro, with 48 signing the register. Guests were present from Hamilton, Forest, Goderich, Holmesville, Exeter, Clinton, Wingham, Brussels, Bluevale, Blyth, Londesboro, Belgrave and surrounding district. Ella Ives of Blyth was in charge of the sports and contests, which were enjoyed by all. Following the supper hour, the president, John Nethery of Forest, conducted the meeting. He announced the deaths during the past year: Donna Johnston, Richard Snell, James McGill and Mrs. Glen McGill. A few moment's silence followed in remembrance. Special prizes were awarded by John Nethery to: youngest person present, Jessica Nethery of RR 1, Belgrave; oldest person present, Isabel Garniss of Wingham; person coming the farthest, Dorothy Kerr of Hamilton; most recently married couples, John and Stephanie McEwcn of Wingham; a birthday nearest June 23 went to Clare Van Camp of Brussels. Other prizes went to: guessing the number of candies in a jar, Dorothy Kerr; lucky plate, John McEwan and guessing the records from Guinness Book of Records 1994 was won by Larry Johnston. The 1997 Nethery-Leishman reunion will be held on June 25 at Blyth. President for next year is Brian Potter of RR 1, Belgrave and secretary:treasurer is Mary Isabel Nethery of Belgrave. The reunion closed by singing Auld Lang Syne. Walter Hobden on the guitar and his daughter, Susan Hobden, accompanied by Anne Spivey on the piano. Following the Call to Worship and the Prayer of Approach the hymn New Every Morning was sung and the Prayer of Confession said in unison. The ministry of music was provided by Susan and Walter Hobden, Rev. Mary Jane's father, accompanied by Anne Spivey on the piano, singing, Child of Blessing, Child of Promise. The children's hymn was Teach Me God to Wonder followed by Rev. Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer- Sampa telling the children's story. She showed objects relating to water and their uses, with reference to baptism. Michele Pletch and Peggy Procter looked after the nursery. Van Bergen read the Epistle lesson, Romans 7: 15-27, "Inner Conflict". She chose "Labour of Love" as her sermon topic. The baptismal hymn A Little Child the Saviour Came was followed by. the sacrament of baptism, which was presided by Rev. Cheryl Ann Stadelbauer- Sampa. John McIntosh, clerk of session presented Stephen Andrew Rush for initiation into the body of Christ through baptism. Following the baptism, a candle was lit and given along with the baptismal certificate. The offering was received by Candace Irwin, Lindsay Michie, John Nixon and Ken Procter. This was followed by the singing of All That I Am. Walter Hobden and Susan sang another duet My God and I accompanied by Anne Spivey. The closing hymn was Great Is Thy Faithfulness followed by commissioning and the benediction. Calvin-Brick, Bervie, Kinloss and Egmondville United Churches and Belgrave Presbyterian church attended for this special day. Bouquets of peonies and roses had been arranged by Ruth Gordon and Lillian Campbell.