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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-04-19, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000. B elgraveThe news from Games of shoot draw 36 players There were nine tables of euchre in play on Wednesday, April 12 in the Women’s Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Doris Michie; second high lady, Lois Chamney; lone hands, Viola Adams; low lady, Louise Bosman; high man, Alf Nichol; second high man, Harvey Edgar; lone hands, John Pollard; low man, Richard Moore. The next euchre is Wednesday, April 19 at 8 p.m. The seniors bowling scores for Wednesday, April 12 were: Doris Michie, 152, 133; Jean Leitch, 127, 126; Evelyn Caslick, 130, 144; Helen Underwood, 191, 118; Margaret Kai, 121, 100; Jean Walker, 95, 136; Elizabeth Schuler, 199, 133; George Michie, 97, 119; Raymond Neill, 139, 111; Elinor Neill, 120, 135; Al Myer, 125, 110. There were nine tables of shoot in play at the Belgrave Community Centre on Friday, April 14. Prizes were awarded to: high lady, Jean Deyell; second high lady, Joanne MacDonald; most shoots, Jane Grasby; low lady, Mabel Wheeler; high man, Gordon Bosman; second high man, Richard Moore; most shoots, Lloyd Appleby; low man, Stuart Chamney. Families visit Milestone Helen and Lewis Stonehouse marked 60 years of marriage, as family and friends visited with them during a celebration at Braemar in Wingham, Sunday. (Vicky Bremner photo) Stonehouses mark 60th It was a very special occasion on Sunday, as family and friends were on hand to honour Belgrave’s Lewis and Helen (Edgar) Stone­ house on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple wed April 15, 1940 at the Wingham United Church with Rev. Sydney Davidson officiating. They were attended by Frances (Edgar) Holland, a cousin and the bride’s brother Harvey Edgar. After a honeymoon trip to Toron­ to they resumed their married life on their farm in East Wawanosh. They moved to Belgrave in 1955 where Lewis worked as a carpenter. He was treasurer of Knox United Church for 28 years, retiring in 1991. Besides being a housewife, Mrs. Stonehouse was a community cor­ respondent for several years, keep­ ing local residents up to date on the news of Belgrave with her columns in local newspapers. She is a mem­ ber of the UCW and spends spare time following her love of quilting. She delights in sharing her home­ baking with others and enjoys showing at local fall fairs. The Stonehouses are members of Knox United Church, Belgrave. On April 16, an anniversary cele­ bration was held at Braemar Nurs­ ing Home, Wingham. Special guests were Harvey Edgar, Irlma Edgar, Mait and Mary Edgar, Gar­ net and Florence Dowse, Donald and Blanch Stonehouse, their many nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends. People attending were from Bel­ grave, Wingham, Petrolia, Cam­ bridge-Galt, Clinton, Guelph, Blyth, Tavistock, Brussels, Luc­ know, Waterloo, Goderich, Bay- field and Whitevale. Council to stop boarders By Janice Becker Citizen staff Blyth council may soon have the ' power to put the brakes on skate­ boarders and rollerbladers who are damaging public property and interfering with use of Memorial Hall. After receiving a written com­ plaint for the April 17 meeting, about youths using the planters, steps and sidewalks in front of Memorial Hall as a recreation area, council had the impetus to move forward with action to stop the activity. Council had received several ver­ bal complaints last year as well as already this season, including one from a woman who had been knocked down by the skaters and bladers. Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart said he had asked the offenders in the past to stop the activity, but they would leave for 15 minutes, then return. When Councillor Doug Scrim- geour asked about the parents’ response, Stewart said one had said they could not see what the prob­ lem was. Aside from using the sidewalks while people are trying to enter the hall, Stewart said the use of the planters and steps for (trick) moves are causing damage. He added that two other proper­ ties, one private and one public, had been offered to the youths to use for skateboarding and rollerblading However, in both cases, owners of the land insisted the participants use appropriate protective gear when on the proper­ ty. Those offered the alternate sites refuse to don the helmets, elbow and knee guards requested. In an effort to solve the problem, council authorized Stewart to pre­ pare a bylaw which will prohibit skateboarding and rollerblading on the sidewalks of Queen Street. A village resident will be asked to assume the role of bylaw enforcement officer for the remain­ der of the year until such time as the new municipality of North Huron can appoint someone to the position. Guest speaker talks of palms, people, politics Brian and Rita Potter greeted worshippers at Knox United Church on Palm Sunday, April 16. Bruce Whitmore, the guest speaker welcomed the congregation. The junior choir sang He Came Riding on a Donkey and This is My Prayer directed by Lila Procter and accompanied by Joanne Robinson. The scripture reading was from Matthew 21: 1-13 and Zachariah 9: 9-12. For children’s time each child was given a palm branch. Mr. Whitmore asked the children where palm trees grow and what the branches are used for. The children said pa,1ms are grown in warm places and the branches are used to decorate a roof as well as make a dress. Connie Shiell was in charge of the nursery. John Dorsch and Ken Procter took up the offering. The sermon was entitled Palms, People and Politics. A Good Friday Service will be held at Knox United Church on Friday, April 21 at 11 a.m. with Whitmore and Melissa Whitmore as guest speakers. Calvin Brick auction sale will be held at Calvin Brick Church on Saturday, April 29 beginning at 10 a.m. PITCH-IN PARTNER! Mabel’s Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, April 12. Those who attended were: Lila Procter and Jessica; Tracy Brohm and Liam; Karen Rundle, Holly and Emily; Kim Higgins, Laura, Ashley and Shelby; Garet Smuck; Donna Raynard, Curtis and Craig. Their topic was “children's movies”. Colleen Irwin of Port Carling visited with her mother Betty Irwin. Brenda McCann of Brampton visited recently with her mother Freda Johnston. Doing Business I Without ! Advertising is ■ Like Flexing Your J Muscles in the J Dark... ! ■ i i ] You Know What You’re Doing But No One Else Does! Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 14th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate------------------------------------------------------------------------- □ Blyth I | Brussels & area U & area I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline May 31, 2000 Name and phone number of nominator--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------