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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-10, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000. PAGE 11. WI enjoys potluck meal FROM BELGRAVE Seniors bowl The seniors bowling scores for Wednesday, April 26 were: Helen Underwood, 95, 102; Jean Leitch, 84,«103; Louise Bosman, 137, 180; Doris Remington, 100, 150; Elizabeth Schuler, 156, 161; Jean Walker, 152, 95; Ivy Cloakey, 97, 135; Lome Campbell, 137, 123; Evelyn Caslick, 90, 133; Margaret Kai, 131, 104; Doris Walden, 106, 123. On Wednesday, April 26 there were seven tables of euchre in play at the Women’s Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Mary Taylor; second high lady, Jane Grasby; lone hands, Mary McIntosh; low lady, Iona McLean; high man, Richard Moore; second high man, Stuart Chamney; lone hands, Jim Coultes; low man, Bev Hayden. There were seven tables of euchre in play at the Women’s Institute on Wednesday, May 3. Winners were: high lady, Jane Grasby; second high lady, Vi.ola Adams; lone hands, Norma Moore; low lady, Ada-Taylor; high man, George Inglis; second high man, Alf Nichol; lone hands, John Newans; low man, Bob Grasby. The next euchre is Wednesday, May 10 at 8 p.m. WMS hears about Cuba The annual meeting of the One new member Doreen Taylor Belgrave Women’s Institute began with a potluck meal enjoyed by members and guests. Program con­ venor Kay Roberts introduced six students from East Wawanosh Public School who were the winners of the storytelling and public speak­ ing competitions: Kaytee Richmond, Dalton Delisle, Amber Delisle, Cameron Chaffe, Emily Elston and Christ Cottrill. During the business meeting, chaired by President Wilma Higgins, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of devoted member Alice Scott. Donations will be made to the Erland Lee Home, Wheels Away and the Children’s Miracle Telethon. The Huron West District annual meeting will be held in Belgrave on May 29. was welcomed. The next meeting will be a garden and greenhouse tour at Cory Sanders. The roll call was answered by a memory from school days. Dates were set for an executive meeting and a cleaning bee at the hall. The annual meeting began with the minutes and year-end financial statement given by Nancy Jardm. The president of Huron West District Lois Elliott brought greet­ ings from the district and told of some proposed changes. She pointed out the importance of information found in the upgraded handbook. Mrs. Elliott conducted the installa­ tion of officers: past president, Wilma Higgins; Campbell; first Campbell, Dianna PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By LindaIpCampbell Call 357-2188 president, Isabel vice president, Nancy Jardin; second vice president, Kay Roberts; secretary-treasurer, Nancy Jardin; assistant secretary­ treasurer, Ruth Olson; program, Kay Roberts; district director, Audrey Fenton; alternate, Jean Nethery; branch directors, Mary Hunter, Isabelle Robinson; PRO, Gladys Van Camp; assistant PRO, Ivy Cloakey; resolu­ tions, Dorothy Coultes; sick and shut-ins, Ivy Cloakey; curators, Norma Moore, Ada Taylor, Ivy Cloakey, Mary Hunter, Tineka Hetherington, and Agnes McBumey; Christmas, Isabel Campbell, Dianna Robinson. Wilma Higgins thanked everyone for their support during her term as president and presented Mrs. Elliott with a gift in appreciation for her help M. Whitmore, Knox speaker Melissa Whitmore, guest speaker greeted at Knox United Church on the third Sunday of Easter May 7. Joanne Robinson played the piano in the absence of Elizabeth Procter. The scripture readings were Psalm 133 and Romans 5: 1-11. The children gathered in the front pews for story time. Miss Whitmore showed them a circle of friends which best friend. She spoke of the benefits ■ of friends. Lila Procter handed out attendance awards to Ben Procter, Melinda Dorsch and Andrew Procter. Tracey Brohm and Amy Barnes looked after the nursery. The sermon was Friends Forever. “Friends”, she said, “are God’s way of looking after us. God is our constant friend - he loves us and reaches out to us.” The WMS held its meeting on Monday, May 1 at the home of Lottie Scott. Freda Scott opened with a Call to Worship and a prayer. Margaret Siertsema read scripture. Freda Scott read a story on the ser­ mon on the mount. Mrs. Siertsema gave the minutes of the last meeting. Ivy Cloakey gave the financial report. Roll call was to name a mother of the Bible. Thirty-two sick and shut-in visits were recorded. • Lottie Scott showed a video on Cuba and told of her trip there a few years ago. Cuba is the country stud­ ied this year. UCWs meet The Afternoon Unit of the UCW met May 2 in the Sunday School room. Kay Roberts welcomed everyone and read the poem Dogwood Tree. Edith Vincent conducted the wor­ ship with the meditation being Mother’s Day. She then read Love You Forever. Ada Taylor presented the Bible Study continuing with Matthew 16: 20 - 23. Mrs. Roberts was in charge of the Mission Study and presented a skit entitled Mission Flight 2000. Those taking part were Lois Chamney, Mary Hunter, Audrey Fenton, Olive Continued on page 12 had been given to her by her Spring cleaning Belgrave Guides were busy on the hamlet streets Thursday night picking up garbage. Amber Delisle, left and Shauna Dawson did their part to clean up around the arena. pC ( Reunion 2000 WHITECHURCH 2000 REUNION AUCTION Friday, May 19th Whitechurch Community Hall 7:00 PM Miscellaneous Items Donations gratefully received. For information contact 357-3480 or 357-2349 The hydrangea were in loving memory of Pearl (Herb) Wheeler who passed away May 3, 1978, placed by her daughter Velma. Marg Cunningham, the chair of the Joint Search Committee said the new min­ ister Ethel Miner Claire is arriving on July 1. She will be ordained at London Conference. On Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day the junior choir will be singing. Club meets The Belgrave Community Club met on Friday, May 5 with 19 pres­ ent. President Mabel Wheeler read from an old school reader about Mothers. The Ontario Convention of Seniors Citizens will be held Aug. 14 - 16 in North Bay. The Belgrave Club hosted the birthday party at Huronlea on Tuesday, May 9. May shoot parties will be held on May 12 and 26. Senior games are being held June 12 and 13 in Stratford. A bus trip is being planned for June 13 to see Brigadoon. Contact Donna Shaw, if interested in attend­ ing. Mabel’s Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, April 26. Those who attended were Kim Higgins, Ashley and Shelby; Linda Hess and Judith; Karen Rundle, Holly and Emily; Crystal Agombar, Zachary, Nicholas, Dustin Pennington and Curtis Weber; Donna Raynard, Curtis and Craig. Their topic was spring cleaning. In attendance at the May 3 gather­ ing were: Karen Rundle, Holly and Emily; Crystal Agombar, Zachary, Nicholas, Curtis Weber and Dustin Pennington; Kim Higgins, Ashley, Shelby and Jarrod Logan; Donna Raynard, Curtis and Craig. The topic was Multiple Births. Their topic was Spring Cleaning. The family of Bill and Muriel Coultes visited on Easter Sunday at the home of Mark and Janice Matheson and family of Molesworth. Eight family birthdays were celebrated, those of three daughters, Janice, Joanne and Alison; four granddaughters, Lisa, Laura, Amy and Sydney and grand­ son Tyler. Sincere sympathy is extended to Marian and Dale Hussey and family in the sudden loss of Marian’s father Melvin Lane of Port Lampton who would have celebrated his 85th birthday on May 10. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchild: Mark, Marla, Melinda, Matthew and his wife Natalie and son Ocean, Micah, Manuel, Melina, Myron and Montina. Remember the Hussey family in your prayers as God comforts them giving them strength for tomorrow. Bernice Davies, Owen Sound vis­ ited Mabel Wheeler for the week­ end. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Creighton, Lucknow joined them on Sunday at the same home. ) Show her how much you appreciate her! Take her out for a FREE breakfast Saturday, May 13, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Sunday, May 14, 8 a.m. ~ 2 p.m.1■ Buy your breakfast and mother eats FREE ~ 2 days only J o,TODAY’S General Store & Restaurant 523-9790in the heart of Londesboro ", COOKING GENERAL STORE & GENERAL STORE & Join us May 20 for our Village Yard Sale 8:00 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.________ _____