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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-05-13, Page 8Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 lg The news from e rave WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital Corporation will be held at the Wingham Public School Auditorium, 131 John St. E., Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, June 18,1998 at the hour of eight o'clock p.m. for the election of Governors; for the appointment of Auditors; and for the transaction of such other things as may properly come before the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report and Hospital Financial Statements may be obtained at the front desk of the Wingham and District Hospital effective June 11, 1998 and at the Annual Meeting. Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front desk of the hospital for five dollars ($5.00) prior to five o'clock p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 1998. No membership sold, after that time will entitle the purchaser to a vote. Dated at Wingham, Ontario, this 29th day of April, 1998. By order of the Board of Governors. L. Koch, Secretary. PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998. Higginses greet at United People travel to Michigan Mabel Wheeler, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Vince Makas and Alicia motored to Carsonville, MI and visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Squires. Ray and Cindy Nicholson, Victoria and Alexandra of Elmira were visitors with Gamer and Alice Nicholson. Ruth Johnston of Belgrave, Douglas Thompson and friend Valerie Smith of Toronto were Mother's Day guests of Marilyn and Chester MacDonald in Goderich. Nancy and Alicia Ball of Hanover visited on Mother's Day with Ross and Barbara Anderson. Brandon and Jordyn Cousins of Guelph spent time with their grandparents, Ross and Barbara Anderson while Sheila and.Doug Cousins attended the funeral of The May meeting of the Belgrave Community Club was held on Friday, May 1 in the club room with 20 members present. President Lorne Campbell welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with 0 Canada accom- panied by Freda Johnston at the piano. Birthday greetings were extended to Harvey Edgar, Aileen Leddy, Mabel Wheeler, Doris Michie, Jack Taylor and Donna Shaw. Plans were discussed for the bus trip in July to Jackson Point to see Anne of Green Gables. The club hosted the May birthday The WMS held its meeting at the home of Mae Johnston on Monday, May 4. Ivy Cloakey read scripture from 1 Kings. A meditation was read by Margaret Siertsema. When Mothers of Salem was sung. Roll call was a poem or Bible verse on "Mother". Forty-one sick and shut-in visits were recorded. The Spring Rally is to be held in Belmore on May 11. The next chapter was read "Feeding Canada's Kids in Loaves The May meeting of the Evening Unit to Knox United Church, Belgrave was held May 5 at the home of Louise Bosman with 15 members and one guest present. Donna Shaw welcomed everyone and opened the meeting by reading a poem "My Mother's Hands". She thanked Louise for hosting the meeting. Thelma Pletch and Irene Lamont conducted the worship service with Jesus' mother Mary, as their theme. Doug's grandfather; Roy Cousins of Brussels. Barbara Anderson, captain of the Belgrave and district canvass for the Canadian Cancer Society reports that $3,159 was received during the April canvass. There was a splendid response and many thanks goes to the canvassers and all those who donated so generously. Mary Hatheway of Windsor spent a few days at the home of Janisa Coultes. On Saturday, May 9 Mrs. Larry Mayberry of Londesboro and Mrs. Howard Zettler, Amanda and Alicia of RR 4, Walkerton spent the day with Beth Procter. Mother's Day visitors at the home of Beth Procter were Mrs. Phil Stopforth and Alexandra of Oakville and Frank and Dorothy Procter of RR 5, Brussels. party for residents at Huronlea. The senior games are to be held in Mitchell June 15 and 16. The shoot party for May will be held May 22. A potluck is planned for May 22 at 12:30 p.m. Players are requested to bring their own dishes. The Fall Rally is to be held at Ontario Street United Church. It is to be hosted by Dungannon and Londesboro. Each club is responsible for one item entertaining. The club decided to purchase a club stone for the Kinsmen Park. The club name will be inscribed on the stone. and Fishes." Mrs. Cloakey told of Flora House in Winnipeg where women were taught to prepare nutritious meals. Lottie Scott read of Evangel Hall in Toronto which helps women on welfare, homeless people and others needing a meal. Dayspring community garden in London was discussed. Those who have no place to grow food can have a plot costing anywhere from $5 to $30 depending on their income. It has grown from 14 to 40 plots in 6 years. Blest Be the Tie That Binds was sang. Members answered the roll call by telling their mother's maiden name and birthplace. The secretary's and card report were given. Members were reminded to make cookies for the London Conference Annual meeting at Centralia May 22-24. Camp Experience is June 8. Camp Menesetung is asking for craft supplies. The June roll call Continued on page 9 Greeting worshippers and handing out the service of worship at Knox United Church on Sunday, May 10 were Ross and Wilma Higgins. Elizabeth Procter played inspiring prelude organ music. Rev. Mary Jane welcomed the congregation. The sanctuary was tastefully decorated by Florence McArter and Barbara Anderson with spring flowers. Joanne Robinson accompanied on the piano and Lila Procter directed as the children's choir sang Jesus Has Time and Creature Praise. Kim Higgins was in charge of nursery. For children's time all the children helped to make a cake by adding the ingredients and stirring. Welcomed into faith community through the sacrament of baptism were Agnes Megan Isabel Carter, Gabriel Michelle and Cassandra Amber, all daughters of Ron Carter and Michelle Buurs. Welcomed through the transfer of member- ships were Ron Carter from Blyth United and Michelle Buurs from Londesboro United. The sermon was based on, rules — those who make them, those who obey them and those who do not obey them. The Reverend referred to Peter's rules. Peter has a life changing dream, he discovers that the Easter message was not just for a select group but for all. God's Rules sermon topic Mother's Day was observed Sunday, May 10 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Belgrave. Rev. Cathrine Campbell led in worship. The sermon was based on• "Whose Rules". Special music was supplied by Dianne McWhirter, daughter Bryanne and son Cody. They accompanied themselves on guitar and Cody with the maracas sang Give Me Love and He has the Whole World in His Hands. Arnold Bruce accompanied by the organist, Hazel Dalrymple played the violin for Mother's Prayers Have Followed Me and Precious Memories. Each mother was presented with a carnation by the Clerk of Session. 12 tables at euchre On Wednesday, May 6 there were 12 tables of euchre in play. Winners were: high lady, Kay McCormick; second high lady, Viola Adams; lone hands, Betty Morrin; low lady, Freda Johnston; high man, Jack Taylor; second high man, Doris Walden; lone hands, Mabel Wheeler; low man, George Inglis. There will be euchre again on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 p.m. There were nine tables of shoot in play at the Belgrave Community Centre on Friday, May 8. Winners were: high lady, Nell Johnston; second high lady, Lillian Appleby; most shoots, Norma Moore; low lady, Ora Bruce; high man, Jack Taylor; second high man, Harvey Edgar; most shoots, Ross Taylor; low man, Richard Moore. The next shoot will be on Friday, May 22 beginning with a potluck at 12:30 p.m. inclusive love reaches beyond the boundaries of human exclusion or prejudice. "On this Christian Family Sunday we celebrate that God is at work in our midst, in our own family and community, continuing to create a new heaven and a new earth where all experience God's ;love and God's justices," said Rev. Hobden. Ken Procter and Don Procter took up the offering. Rev. Hobden will be attending a conference on Death and Bereavement in London May 11 - 17. Mr. Dave Williams will be providing pulpit supply for Sunday, May 17 with lunch following the service. Knox UCW general meeting is on Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School room. The guest speaker is Nancy Daer, who will be showing slides on her trip to Europe. Club plans July bus trip WMS study loaves and fishes L. Bosman hosts UCW On top of the job Blyth Lions constructed a stairway at the arch on the Greenway project to take hikers up the old CN railine, to continue north to Conc. 8, Morris Twp. From left: John Stewart, Steve Howson, Charlie Shaw, Brian Garnett, Devin Jenkins, Barney Stewart. Also present were Tyler Stewart, Alex Blair, Mike McDonald and Gord Jenkins. The next part of this project is a walkway to the Blyth Brook arch and the bridge, to replace the arch, which was destroyed when the railline was closed.